What's Overly Produced?

[k o star]

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[hummingbird]

I translate that as being 'too busy'. I think there are good elements in this piece but they need to be worked so everything isn't coming at the listener at once. Particularly the synth sound, it seems to cover the other elements. I'd work on panning all the tracks out well, backing some things off and flowing in and out with different elements.HTH

[k o star]

Thanks so much Vikki... What U said makes perfect sense... I've got a lot to think about in terms of my approach to producing & mixing these Hybridizing Orchestra parts... am striving to improve upon this side of the craft so deeply appreciate the feedback! Working on the panning & space-alizing things out...-Kel

[ibanez468]

Hey Kel!Yeah, that's what I translate it to mean too (what Vikki said), although I like your piece, and I didn't necessarily think it was "overly produced". I thought it was COOL. But I guess COOL doesn't cut it in this game.But I have tried to take the (as quoted by Mazz) "less is more" approach lately. When it comes to these orchestrations & things, I'll try not to have too much goin' on all at once. Then you hafta' change your thinking just a little. I think they just want you/us ta' "keep it simple" to some degree. The simpler, the better. Least that's my take on it.But the tune itself was "SLAMMIN'". So you get an "A" for effort, as far as I'm concerned. ibanez468

[markjsmith]

I wish my stuff sounded that "overly produced"!

[k o star]

Thank U Ibanez468... That is such an amazing reminder!!! I always had that idea/approach but perhaps forgot abt it on the way... these are exactly the feedback I needed to hear... I mean read =) Got some re-thinking to do yea...Thank U Mark... U are too damn modest M8! I wish I could shred like U & write those awesome melodies on Ur page list... man...... I truly appreciate Ur encouragement too!!-Kel