2024-MAR-01 Info: Check out Songwriting Competition 079 if you're into "Synthwave" music making.

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by GMoneh
Sun Jan 29, 2023 01:34 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC065 January 2023 - Winners announced
Replies: 68
Views: 19874

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC065 January 2023 - Voting until 01-FEB-2023 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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 ...
by GMoneh
Tue Jan 24, 2023 23:54 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC065 January 2023 - Winners announced
Replies: 68
Views: 19874

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC065 January 2023 - Submissions until 24-01-2023 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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...
by GMoneh
Mon Feb 28, 2022 20:37 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC054 February 2022 - Winners announced
Replies: 27
Views: 17383

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC054 February 2022 - Voting until 01-MAR-2022 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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...
by GMoneh
Fri Feb 18, 2022 06:22 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC054 February 2022 - Winners announced
Replies: 27
Views: 17383

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC054 February 2022 - Submissions until 24-02-2022 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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...
by GMoneh
Wed Dec 01, 2021 02:29 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC051 November 2021 - Winners announced
Replies: 55
Views: 23318

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC051 November 2021 - Voting until 01-DEC-2021 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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 ...
by GMoneh
Thu Nov 25, 2021 00:52 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC051 November 2021 - Winners announced
Replies: 55
Views: 23318

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC051 November 2021 - Submissions until 24-11-2021 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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
by GMoneh
Fri Nov 19, 2021 23:37 CET
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC051 November 2021 - Winners announced
Replies: 55
Views: 23318

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC051 November 2021 - Submissions until 24-11-2021 23:59 UTC+1/CET

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...
by GMoneh
Fri Oct 01, 2021 02:51 CEST
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC049 September 2021 - Winners announced
Replies: 76
Views: 30446

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC049 September 2021 - Voting until 01-OCT-2021 23:59 UTC+2/CEST

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...
by GMoneh
Mon Sep 27, 2021 05:16 CEST
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC049 September 2021 - Winners announced
Replies: 76
Views: 30446

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC049 September 2021 - Voting until 01-OCT-2021 23:59 UTC+2/CEST

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. ...
by GMoneh
Fri Sep 10, 2021 06:33 CEST
Forum: Songwriting Competition
Topic: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC049 September 2021 - Winners announced
Replies: 76
Views: 30446

Re: SONGWRITING COMPETITION - SWC049 September 2021 - Submissions until 24-09-2021 23:59 UTC+2/CEST

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...