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~~MicShazam~~ · 08-19-2017, 11:40 AM

Dr. Riot Shield (Demo 2)
I like how it sometimes sound kind of nice, sometimes quite grimy and heavy.
The volume levels seem to swing quite a bit - like there's some heavy compression going on, but I like the way it sounds like it's almost falling apart at the seams. The mix somehow reminds me of the original album mix of Megadeth's 'Into the Lungs of Hell'. Not sure that comparison will make sense to anyone but me, but there you go.

Trapped On Frozen Star Nine (Demo 2)
I feel like those bright synths that play during much of the track are almost ear piercingly loud and clear compared to the backing sounds. I can't compare it with the original demo, so I'm not sure of exactly everything that has been changed, but I do feel that this track is messing about with the same melody for a bit too long. I could imagine this as a backing track used in some action game, but listening to it intently for 8 minutes gets a bit tiring. It is a pretty strange track - you can't say it doesn't have personality.

Love At First Light (Demo 2)
I'm turning my volume up for this one. It's quieter than the previous track, but it also sounds a lot nicer. It isn't as shrill, which is a plus in my book.
There's a fair amound of things going on here when I listen to the different layers, which is nice. Again, I can't quite remember the first demo enough that I can tell exactly what is new, but it does strike me as a bit more fleshed out from what I remember. The subtle bass I notice in some sections might be new.
In terms of what vibe I get from it; this is pure cyberpunk. I'm seeing System Shock and Blade Runner inside my head when this is playing.
Overall, I think it works quite well.

The Identity War (Demo)
Down with the volume again several steps! After 'Love At First Light', this plays very loud. I like how it suddenly gets kind of weird. Those off kilter harmonies around 1:30-2:00 (ish) are very cool.
I will point out that some sounds are a lot nicer and more sophisticated than other sounds/instruments used in this track. It feels like it lacks some sort of musical climax. It has a sort of A-B-A-B structure and then simply ends.

~~MicShazam~~ · 08-19-2017, 07:02 PM

I made this today: https://soundcloud.com/micshazam/sea6

I didn't plan to write any music but it just sort of happened anyway.

Don't know what to think of the results. Feedback very welcome, of course.

EDIT: Re-did the entire mid section and I like it way better now! Still not quite done, but it's getting close.

(The Youtube link is the new version, the SoundCloud link has the old middle section.)

Tristan_Geoff · 08-29-2017, 10:19 AM

Starting an industrial side project with my guitarist, looking to play live shows eventually

JESUS NAILS

Lassitude

The Batlord · 08-29-2017, 10:32 AM

Maybe it's cause I've been listening to the Aladdin soundtrack (almost certainly actually) but this kinda sounds like a depraved version of Middle Eastern music.

**Frownland** · 08-29-2017, 10:44 AM

**** I'm gonna have to think of a new name for when Nails and I collab.

Tristan_Geoff · 08-29-2017, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Batlord

Maybe it's cause I've been listening to the Aladdin soundtrack (almost certainly actually) but this kinda sounds like a depraved version of Middle Eastern music.

I can see it

The Batlord · 08-29-2017, 10:56 AM

Is the name inspired by a stoned brainstorming session for a Biblical porn parody?

~~MicShazam~~ · 08-29-2017, 01:27 PM

This is uncanny as I just finished watching the Passion of the Christ.
Hopefully this music is better.

Tristan_Geoff · 08-29-2017, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MicShazam

This is uncanny as I just finished watching the Passion of the Christ.
Hopefully this music is better.

Listen to the demo and be sadly mistaken

Or not

Depends on if you dig Swans worship or not

~~MicShazam~~ · 08-29-2017, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. Tristan Rosenstock

Listen to the demo and be sadly mistaken

Or not

Depends on if you dig Swans worship or not

That's probably a "not", but I'll gladly give it a listen later. Right now I'm listening to Curtis Mayfield for the album club thread.

Did you have a Bandcamp link? I could also just quit being lazy and look for it above.

EDIT: Found it.

08-19-2017, 07:02 PM	#3352 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	I made this today: https://soundcloud.com/micshazam/sea6 I didn't plan to write any music but it just sort of happened anyway. Don't know what to think of the results. Feedback very welcome, of course. EDIT: Re-did the entire mid section and I like it way better now! Still not quite done, but it's getting close. (The Youtube link is the new version, the SoundCloud link has the old middle section.) Last edited by MicShazam; 08-20-2017 at 08:02 AM.

08-29-2017, 10:44 AM	#3355 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	**** I'm gonna have to think of a new name for when Nails and I collab. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

08-19-2017, 11:40 AM	#3351 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	Dr. Riot Shield (Demo 2) I like how it sometimes sound kind of nice, sometimes quite grimy and heavy. The volume levels seem to swing quite a bit - like there's some heavy compression going on, but I like the way it sounds like it's almost falling apart at the seams. The mix somehow reminds me of the original album mix of Megadeth's 'Into the Lungs of Hell'. Not sure that comparison will make sense to anyone but me, but there you go. Trapped On Frozen Star Nine (Demo 2) I feel like those bright synths that play during much of the track are almost ear piercingly loud and clear compared to the backing sounds. I can't compare it with the original demo, so I'm not sure of exactly everything that has been changed, but I do feel that this track is messing about with the same melody for a bit too long. I could imagine this as a backing track used in some action game, but listening to it intently for 8 minutes gets a bit tiring. It is a pretty strange track - you can't say it doesn't have personality. Love At First Light (Demo 2) I'm turning my volume up for this one. It's quieter than the previous track, but it also sounds a lot nicer. It isn't as shrill, which is a plus in my book. There's a fair amound of things going on here when I listen to the different layers, which is nice. Again, I can't quite remember the first demo enough that I can tell exactly what is new, but it does strike me as a bit more fleshed out from what I remember. The subtle bass I notice in some sections might be new. In terms of what vibe I get from it; this is pure cyberpunk. I'm seeing System Shock and Blade Runner inside my head when this is playing. Overall, I think it works quite well. The Identity War (Demo) Down with the volume again several steps! After 'Love At First Light', this plays very loud. I like how it suddenly gets kind of weird. Those off kilter harmonies around 1:30-2:00 (ish) are very cool. I will point out that some sounds are a lot nicer and more sophisticated than other sounds/instruments used in this track. It feels like it lacks some sort of musical climax. It has a sort of A-B-A-B structure and then simply ends.

08-29-2017, 01:27 PM	#3358 (permalink)
~~MicShazam~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Aalborg Posts: 7,634	This is uncanny as I just finished watching the Passion of the Christ. Hopefully this music is better.