Mix Challenge

As I mentioned in my previous post, this month competition was for me a great opportunity to make use of a few awesome synths that I either got over the holidays or have had for a while but never had a chance to really delve into. In particular, for this kind of sample-based sound design, I want to ...

Here's my entry for this month: Grains of Sand https://soundcloud.com/xilarya/grains-of-sand?si=dac6e0e2feda4a4ab8ceb8f11a6d39f1&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing . This was a very interesting exercise. Turns out that over the holidays I went a little crazy...

Here's my feedback on this month's submissions: Arelem - Hügelland The mix sounds great, the drums are very epic. However, there is not much variation in the melody, it seems to be the same6 note riff the entire length of the track. That reduces interest on the piece as a standalone. As for adherenc...

A voyage, huh? That brings to mind nights around the camp fire, some buddies with their guitars, perhaps someone brought some bongos or maracas, the rest can join singing... I present The Cabaña Song https://soundcloud.com/xilarya/the-cabana-song?si=2fbec77afbaf4e6d835e6d4061a54596&utm_source=cl...

EsteveCorbera - Diversio Guitarrera I like the parts with the guitar powerchords, even though there is not much variation in the rhythmic part. When the synth parts come in with a melody, it feels very square, very simplistic. Alavault-M1 A very enjoyable instrumental rock piece. I like the various ...

I have reuploaded my track incorporating some of the feedback provided:
- Tried to give more body and presence to the kick drum
- EQ vocals to give more low-end
- More crunch to rhythm guitars

Ok, it seems I'm on time to enter this month. Seemed like a good idea to get some use of my guitar collection :wink: So my entry is: Back In Time https://soundcloud.com/xilarya/back-in-time?si=2c034ef1841d40cdad0f3753d2d0f874 Production details: Recorded, mix and mastered in Presonus Studio One 5 In...

Here are my brief comments for this month's entries: TrojakEW - The Road Not Taken I like the mood this piece sets from the beginning with the deep percussion. When the vocals come in around the 1:38 mark is when the track gets more interesting for me. EsteveCorbera - Cami de Retorn Overly long, and...

Thanks MrFox, TrojakEW and Canese for the feedback. Very much appreciated. Xil Arya Bon Voyage Mon Amie Cool feeling, very emotional, sometimes too much it gets corky and uncomfortable. We can tell it's a midi song(maybe automating parameter cc64(pedal) on the piano), it lacks life and human touch. ...

So the theme of the month, "Loss", comes surprisingly appropriate for me... You see, a couple of months ago, I lost my dog in a tragic accident. As part of my grievance process, I wrote a song for her that I've been playing to myself over this time. This month contest has pushed me to fina...