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[[Invasion] 2.0]

3/5

Vast improvement over your first version, but there are still two things bothering me. There seems to be excess samples or at least measures that don't need to be in the song (i.e. claps). Also, the sounds might be cool, but sometimes it is really hard to tell where the tune is headed. It sounds somewhat dissonant, which could be the sound you are going for, but I still like the way they sound. It especially gets better after the 2-minute mark when you bring in the flanged guitar sound. However, around 2:38 when the next beat comes in, it just kind of erupts with no build-up. Original trance is ALL about the build-up and the emotion or the passion behind the music. Without those, it isn't really trance anymore. It could simply become techno which was the direction this song almost headed. But, for now... come to think of it, it's Dark Trance. I don't see it often, but it certainly is on the verge of becoming what is techno. Anyways, with all the mumbo-jumbo aside, the song is certainly superior to its predecessor (version 1). So, I enjoyed it a bit, but improvements would be great! Still, good job! Keep up the good work!

fosterCHILD16 responds:

well i kinda was changing it to a more up beat feel, my friend asked me to, i get what your saying though, i think ill try a rework that holds more true to trance, thanks for reviewing

peace
-fosterchild

[Freedom is a step away]

5/5

I died after the 1-minute mark. I felt so free. The harmony and tune in this song is exquisite! I love the progression! You composed it very well with what you had, and I applaud that. Keep up the excellent work!

[Fast Piano]

4/5

Again, like everyone else says, this song could do without the intro. The rest of the song, however, is really well done. Great job, and keep up the good work!

[Last Encore]

Inventive!

You did a fine job at this song! I actually really enjoy listening to it, because it is very easy-going on the ears. Once in a while, it is nice to have those timpanis come in too. The light synth was pleasant, and so were the mid-synth portamento changes. Everything just kind of flowed smoothly in this song. You did a lovely job, good sir. Keep up the damn good work.

LastEncore responds:

Wait till you hear my next hit...just wait..

[++NewSaw++(preview)]

4/5

This is immensely better than your pre-productions. You're starting to get better at making rich-sounding and full music, and you've even incorporated a tag for yourself. You did a great job! However, I would suggest to you that you work on a slower tempo... something that lyricists could rap to without having a hard-attack. You know? He he. Anyways, good job! Keep it up!

djltd responds:

fanks man i like ur honesty

[++Teeth++ (preview)]

3/5

It sounds pretty cool. Much like something I would have done in the past. It isn't necessarily my taste or style, but keep at it. You don't need to please me, anyway. Ha ha. Take care.

djltd responds:

koool man

[++Mash up++]

3/5

I hope you don't cringe at the score I gave you, but this is what I truly think this song deserves. There isn't much variation or change in this song besides the drums. If you listen to professional music including DnB, ironically they rarely ever just use drums and bass. The sawtooth bass was very repetitive and got old after the first few measures, especially without any back-up mid-instruments or high-instruments to help keep the tune going. The drums didn't change much either, which is a real let down because the song sounds promising in the beginning.

Overall, you did some good work on the drums. I did like what I heard at first. However, once you just plainly used the bass with some pitch changes, and you didn't put in any other instrument or sound effect besides the "HEY!" to improve the song, I became disappointed. Don't fret! You've made a good start, now make something better! Keep it up!

[|-| Loh Kal Eyes]

3/5

The melody was very pleasing! I enjoyed the little synth guitar motif that came in at about 0:19, which somewhat reminds me of that guitar sample that Daft Punk used in their Aerodynamic song.

Still yet, the song is highly repetitive, and could have used some changes along the way. Most of it was just chorus after chorus with no interrupting verse or bridge. Vary the tune a little bit. I'm just starting to get the hang of doing that.

Anyways, you did a good job. Keep up the good work. Oh, and by the way, the ending was pretty cool with the little arpeggios.

Take care,
Ka'eo

Hadriani responds:

Yeah, I realize by now that the tune should have been 20 seconds shorter. The first "chorus" in my eyes (which will be probably 2 choruses in your eyes) was the thing that started at 0:49 and ended at 1:50 O.o now that I think of it it's a bloody long chorus. I'm gonna change it and put it here again in 10 minutes =X

But I do like to be compared to Daft Punk ^_^
Thanks for the review!

Peace

[Synthesized Birth]

5/5

This is one of the best things I have ever heard. You are one point off from a 10, because I don't know exactly if you made this song or if someone else did and that you're just posting it here. I will however rate as I listen, and this sounds exceedingly good. It's very hypnotizing, the melody. Anyways, if this is your work, keep it up!

Grillpie responds:

Haha what? I did indeed make it yes. In like, 4-5 hours :P My first serious try at making trance, 'tis good for being a first try ain't it? It's pretty sad how the main thing took 1-2 hours to make, then making the levels right takes twice the time- that's one reason why I hardly ever try trance.

Thanks for them kind words etc!

[=[O]= Demolish]

4/5

Presets or not, the song sounds great. I don't really care if you used presets in this case, because you used them well, and gave them some flavor that they didn't already have. I enjoy the sound, but perhaps you should turn the sawtooth bass up to the same level as your drums. Adding a melody would make this song sound a lot better!

0con responds:

Tbh I don't think adding a melody would do too good with this one. The style I was going for, which is how it sounds, would have sounded odd with a melody in my opinion.

Anyway, thanks ;)

OCON