Disagree on Critique of Industrial Cue
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2016 4:43 pm
Hi Everyone,
I am not usually one to disagree with a critique, as I like to learn from them, but in this case I feel my song was critiqued by someone who isn't familiar with the Industrial Music Genre. The song I submitted was for an industrial music cue listing. Those do not come up very often so I thought I would try it out. I grew up with Ministry, Skinny Puppy, NIN, Nitzerebb, Front 242, The Revolting Cocks, etc. I feel I know what Industrial Music sounds like. Here is the link to the song:
https://soundcloud.com/mr_kaplan/death-chase
The critique I received on this song was as follows:
Name Jason McClary Listing # S161127IC
Title: Death Chase
Track has kind of 80's type electronic feel to it, that dynamically, stays in a similar sounding range throughout the cue.
Status: Forward Return
Style
Style not consistent enough from song to song for an artist pitch
Track has a decidedly 80's feel to it, in a repetitive, dynamically static type mode.
Overall Comments
Jason,
Style wise, I could hear this track with vocals on it in more of an 80's mode, than something that could be used in a contemporary setting. Further, dynamically and rhythmically, it stayed virtually the same throughout the piece, which also gave it more of a repetitive type feel. For this kind of genre, cues can never be dark or gritty enough, as well has having some sort of dynamic and sectional contrast within the cue to gain and keep listener's interest.
Drums/percussion sound stiff and/or mechanical
Instrumentation sounds too synthetic (see below)
Electronic synth elements could stand to be updated to reflect a more contemporary compositional format.
The main reason(s) you were or were not forwarded for this listing is:
Track was not close enough style wise for this particular listing.
Industrial music is supposed to be repetitive, and synthetic sounding. I made this recording purposely lo-fi as most industrial music is. I would appreciate any feedback on this track if possible. If I am wrong and it's not Industrial sounding then I apologize, however, I think I am right on target with this one.
Thanks,
Jason
I am not usually one to disagree with a critique, as I like to learn from them, but in this case I feel my song was critiqued by someone who isn't familiar with the Industrial Music Genre. The song I submitted was for an industrial music cue listing. Those do not come up very often so I thought I would try it out. I grew up with Ministry, Skinny Puppy, NIN, Nitzerebb, Front 242, The Revolting Cocks, etc. I feel I know what Industrial Music sounds like. Here is the link to the song:
https://soundcloud.com/mr_kaplan/death-chase
The critique I received on this song was as follows:
Name Jason McClary Listing # S161127IC
Title: Death Chase
Track has kind of 80's type electronic feel to it, that dynamically, stays in a similar sounding range throughout the cue.
Status: Forward Return
Style
Style not consistent enough from song to song for an artist pitch
Track has a decidedly 80's feel to it, in a repetitive, dynamically static type mode.
Overall Comments
Jason,
Style wise, I could hear this track with vocals on it in more of an 80's mode, than something that could be used in a contemporary setting. Further, dynamically and rhythmically, it stayed virtually the same throughout the piece, which also gave it more of a repetitive type feel. For this kind of genre, cues can never be dark or gritty enough, as well has having some sort of dynamic and sectional contrast within the cue to gain and keep listener's interest.
Drums/percussion sound stiff and/or mechanical
Instrumentation sounds too synthetic (see below)
Electronic synth elements could stand to be updated to reflect a more contemporary compositional format.
The main reason(s) you were or were not forwarded for this listing is:
Track was not close enough style wise for this particular listing.
Industrial music is supposed to be repetitive, and synthetic sounding. I made this recording purposely lo-fi as most industrial music is. I would appreciate any feedback on this track if possible. If I am wrong and it's not Industrial sounding then I apologize, however, I think I am right on target with this one.
Thanks,
Jason