My first Feedback request here! Driving tension WIP

[FredrikPark]

Yes yes, I am even later for asking for feedback, and it's Weekend.
But if you're out there and willing, I'd be honored. (the lead is pasted below)

For my WIP track, I haven't focused enough on orchestral mixing, so I wonder how you hear the mixing aspects at this stage?
And what about the bass notes for instance? Too repetitive and non-fitting right now?
Anything you could remark on would be highly appreciated!

[Edit: the track is finished now, but I still highly appreciate any feedback even after the deadline.]



I might use more bus routing and mixing plugins, like the usual hardware emulation plugs that I didn't yet add everywhere.
So far, I've been busy with composing and adjusting volumes etc. since I started this Tuesday or so.
It's a bit quicker orchestral work than I usually have done. Some orchestral full sections patches and some individual instrument patches.


[edit: I finished the track now, added a button, changed & adjusted a bunch of things, added more bus routing and mixing plugins, like hardware emulation plugs that I didn't add for the first upload.]


Hey Ed for instance, time's running out!!! aaaahhhh!!!! How fitting for the cue hahahaghhh cough cough... eww....
But why not exchanging feedback on both our tracks anyways?
[edit: Thank you Ed for the feedback back!]


The track is now uploaded and public on my TAXI profile page, linked in my signature.
http://www.taximusic.com/hosting/home.p ... edrik-park
Name of the track is "Assassin Hunted" WIP

Thanks a ton in advance any and all !!


NEW LISTING -- DRIVING TENSION CUES are needed by a NON-Exclusive Film/TV Music Library supplying music directly to a very popular HBO TV Show. They're looking for rhythmically and melodically driving, Mid-to-Up-Tempo Tension Cues that you'd expect to hear in fast-paced chase scenes. Please listen to the following clips to get an idea of what could work for this pitch:
Casino Royale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZxNbAwY_rk
Terminator 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIYd2aUEXfI
Takers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5EQRIoHjQg
Please submit rhythmic, tension-fueled Cues that deliver a high-impact vibe, similar to the references above. Your instrumentation can be solely orchestral, or any other hybridized genre with orchestral elements, as long as your submissions have a distinct action-based, tension style and sound.
All submissions should be at least 2 minutes in length. Do NOT copy or rip off the referenced music in any way, shape, or form. Use it only as a general guide for tempo, tone, and vibe. Broadcast quality is needed (great sounding home recordings are fine).
This company offers a NON-EXCLUSIVE, 50/50 split. You'll get 100% of the Writer's share. The Publisher will get 100% of the Publisher's share. You must own or control your Master and Copyright to submit for this pitch. Please submit one to three Instrumentals online or per CD. All submissions will be screened and critiqued by TAXI and must be received no later than 11:59PM (PDT), on Sunday, August 28th, 2016. TAXI #S160828DT

[LarryWhitler]

Wow! That is amazing. I wish I knew how to do stuff like that. I love it. If I was a screener that would definitely get forwarded. Maybe I'm not qualified to give feedback because I am mostly a singer/songwriter but, to me, your work is outstanding. Very cool. Thank you for the opportunity to listen to your music. - Larry

[SteveC]

Hi Fredrik,

Cues aren't my thing, but good music comes in many different packages. Fits right in with the listing examples. Thoroughly enjoyed the orchestration and the production. For a WIP, its coming along very well. Surely forwards in this genre are in your future.


Took a listen to your other pieces on your taxi page. Your classical piano chops are outstanding.

Much success to you,

st

[FredrikPark]

Thanks a bunch for the feedback, and encouraging nods, Larry & Steve!
I did submit it now.
Will do some further tweaks of a few phrases and replace a few percussion hits, and then hope for the best. (I already put some hardware emulation plugins and updated the track before your comments btw.)

And thank you for the kind acknowledgement for my piano composing skills, Steve!
Lots of post-edited MIDI notes in it, though. That Nocturne no.1 piece is too tough to play with that kind of accuracy live. Way back in the classical piano studying years, I probably could play like that, and the understanding for what's possible and natural or not translates well to post-editing considerations to this day.

But I'm very happy it seems to come through as realistic.

[cassmcentee]

Listening on my monitors now Fredrik...
Great stuff!
On the opening Frame Drum hit the "snares" sound like a hiss/glitch, might use something else to get the intro started.
Overall volume is low, would bring the entire track up

I get more of a "Movie Trailer" feeling than a "Tension Piece" but I see how this would work for both!
Get the volume up and go for it!
Cass

[lesmac]

Hi Fredrik, I have no skill set in this area but wanted to say it sounds impressive. I am sure you will find success with this and many more.
Lester

[FredrikPark]

hey all!! Thank you so much for the encouraging words! Means a lot
I just replaced the file with the final version, so check it out too if you wish... Not too loud if you have sensitive ears, since some hits are designed to make you jumpy.

And thanks a lot of for the thoughts and advice, Rob!

I agree about the first percussion part in the version that you commented on. I now replaced that at the beginning, and kept the latter percussion parts more intact.

It's a bit louder mastered now. Not extremely loud though. I hope I maintained the transparency and the dynamics.
But what do you think? Still not loud enough for the genre and usage?

For the context of the composition, I specifically had a full chase scene in mind, with some twists and turns for different shots in it...
I previously added an editing point in the middle of the track, but it i Hopefully it's supposed to be a good editing point there nevertheless, even if it's not an entire full measure pause like I had for a while.

I look forward to write feedback on more p2p tracks from you all !
Thank you so much again. New comments still highly welcome, even after the deadline!

Have a great Week, and talk to you soon! Really must go to bed now...
Cheers / Fredrik

[Joseph]

Sounds great! Quality samples and good composition. The short strings could probably use some more presence to add to the tension, I feel like they are getting overshadowed by the stick percussion. But I agree that this is most likely a forward.

-Joseph

[mrkevin50]

Great stuff +1 from me, hopefully this will get Forwarded, good job Fredrik !!!

[FredrikPark]

Thanks a lot for the mentions, friends!
I did make a few tweaks after the Sunday deadline, including slightly louder end high strings.

Even more importantly, I decreased the synth bass volume, and a few other mixing tweaks.
I truly kick myself for keeping the synth bass louder in the previous versions.
That probably wouldn't happen if I had done more A/B-ing.

I... I blame my cold and worn out head at the time ! (still a bad excuse, I know I know...)

Anyways, very happy for all your listenings and comments! Let's keep it up! Love it here so far.