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Re: Any interest in this? Not hip hop but ?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 11:53 am
by emusic
I would call it pop with a modern rythm if I had to call it something. The fine thing with music that you can enjoy it without placing it in a category.The song needs a better verse. Seems a little "forced" in the verse where it goes down and down and.... you get the picture.There is something good going on in the chorus. Better verse melody.And what is that scraping sound that reveals itself when the song fades out? Get rid of it Keep it up.
Re: Any interest in this? Not hip hop but ?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 3:50 pm
by aubreyz
Dude,You continue to impress me. I don't know your story, background etc... but there is some very cool potential in every track of yours I've heard.This one has some real potential IMHO. It's not there yet, but I think you may have stumbled on to a style that you can own.Combine Justin Timberlake with R. Kelly--- something not quite pop, not quite urban --- this track with some work could really work there.I just gave it a quick listen, so I can't comment in detail, but first impression--- moments of magic interspersed with some filler. The instrumentation is close, but is somewhat static, not dynamic enough. Just my two cents, but I think you could move from really good to great with some focused effort... you knock stuff out pretty quickly. That's not a bad thing, but imagine what might happen if you took a song and really objectively analyzed it... what melody is magic... what is just ok... what lyrics really connect... what is throwaway.I think this tune has some major potential. Worth perfecting.I meant to mention this earlier, but your vocal sound is sometimes a little hollow, too processed--- maybe stacks are too hot, or too much of a "harmonizer" type effect. Let your voice be your voice. You've got the goods.I'll try to listen in more detail later and offer some more specific suggestions if you are interested. Could you post up the lyrics too.Aubbtw-- I think the phrase iron sharpening iron might mean something to you. Just a hunch... could seem out of left field to you... if so.. nevermind
Re: Any interest in this? Not hip hop but ?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 4:25 pm
by sgs4u
I love this, you're so awesome. Roxy Music's, Avalon sounded like this to me. I like the 2 octaves in vs2, easier to hear your lyrics. Vs1 sounds pitched a little too low for your voice, to me. I'd like to hear something else like guitars kick into the chorus.There is one thing in every chorus(@43 sec), where you sing "Why'd, ya have to go." There isn't anything very big going on to attach that different note to. It's a right on the downbeat of the most important line, I find it distracting. It's not a mistake, just a choice i might change. You might be able to re-enforce what you have with some BG's hitting that title at the same time, to make it sound a little bigger, like you meant to hit that note, with more authority. Some of the BG vox towards the end of the song are more out of tune than I like. @ 2:24...the backwards vocal stuff at the end is cool, but i think it might be a little too experimental for a SONG. But a vocorder or other melodyney FX could be wonderful too. I know you'll have something wicked when you're done with it.I love the line,why'd you come here late at nite, just to start a fight. Songwriter, you rock, and this is a great and interesting tune. I sure hope you're making a CD, cause I'll buy it.
Re: Any interest in this? Not hip hop but ?
Posted: Tue Jul 03, 2007 7:15 pm
by tuite
Hey man! I really think this has potential. The way it is, it get a little repetitive. Going into the chorus I would add things like reversed cymbals or kick to add some punch. There are some problems with the mix and the levels too. I might also add a pad and It doesnt have a defining riff. It needs a bass or synth riff or something that would make the song instantly recognizable. The octaved vocal is good but keep it for the "why d`ya have to...." bit and only that!Repeat the last chorus and leave out the beat at some point and let that lead into the piano part at the end. Some of the octave vox are out of time with the lead and it will sound odd to an untrained ear.The flattened note in the "why" of "why d`ya have to go" is the best part of the song! I love to hear people playing around with modes and stuff. It adds a memorable touch to the song!This is a very good song and I agree with Aub.... Justin could do a great job with this song. I dont know if you write your music as an artist and perform it for yourself but I reckon if you fixed this song up a little, some producer would latch onto its potential and pitch it to a recording artist!Good luck with the mix man! Good job!
Re: Any interest in this? Not hip hop but ?
Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 12:57 pm
by prez
Well..again I'll be the odd man out.It sounds a little like eighties pop mixed in with that lounge flave. Definitely not urban and no where near anything Justin would do. But it reminds me of Dirty Vegas a bit. Leaning heavily on the lounge tip. Not bad bruh.God bless.