Film Music Critique Anyone?

[shwnklly]

Thanks again everyone for your wonderful advice. I'm making some last minute changes based off your reviews and have to say I'm much happier with the results. You guys are the best. Best wishes,Shawn

[mazz]

Hi Shawn,Good stuff, good composition and texturing. I think a bit of reverb would help but not too big of a sound because it would wash out the rhythmic/percussive nature on the first piece. Also, the brightness of the piano doesn't jibe with the darkness of the piece, IMO. I think it's too "pingy" on some of the high notes which doesn't fit the vibe, IMO.Also on the first piece (Flood), there's a section where the basses do an ascending line while the other strings are doing rhythmic figures. I wanted to hear bassoons doing the long notes and the bass playing the same notes pizz. I think it would drive that section better.Good comments on "War" by the other posters, the bass line at the beginning should be legato. Otherwise do a fade out on the notes so when they release it doesn't give away that it's a sample. The piano is darker on "War" and it works better, IMO. Pop sounding pianos as an orchestral texture don't seem to work very well to my ears.Nice work overall!!Mazz