Rising_Suns said:
Ok so far I've listened to the two first tracks, and the first thing I noticed is how crisp and clear that guitar sounds; I'm assuming (based on the slide sound in "Winning Ways") that it's from a keyboard?
May I ask, what keyboard and sequencer do you use for this?
No keyboards involved. Every track was written on guitar, then written on a sheet music-to-MIDI program I found followed by assigning each track to various sound-font that I've spent weeks collecting on the internet, then converted to mp3 format. It is a very time-consuming process, but doesn't cost me a dime. When I get some money, I want to get some profesional recording equipment.
I really like the patterns you use for the guitar chords/progressions. They have a real nice sound to them; very real sounding too; very pleasent and easy to listen to. I think you have alot of potential, truly.
I would highly recommend you try lawering symphonic/orchestral patterns over your beautiful guitar lines. The combination of the two would help produce a magnificent and powerful duo.
I've played around with adding some synth, but couldn't find anything I liked. Maybe I'll try it again.
Ok, now I'm listening to Immaculate. The piano again sounds very real and clear; it's actually *very* beautiful. I'm quite impressed, but that harpsichord doesn't sound like it fits quite right (I blame the poor keyboard replication) The strings also don't sound as real, but I am biased. I tried every keyboard out there before I found the one who's strings/orchestral pathces actually sounded like a real symphony (Roland). But this song sounds beautiful. I absolutely love the progression you do with the strings/piano/guitar.
Which harpsichord are you refering to? Can you tell me the time that it starts playing?
Ok now I'm listening to Acceptence. It too has nice progressions. You must be a guitar player because it's clear that you can do very good progressions/key changes. The little guitar solo in there is cool too; almost sounds like a real guitar but not quite. The keybaords of today lack realistic temolo/slide sounds, but that's the keyboards fault not yours.
I was relectant to add this song because it didn't really translate nearly as well as I wanted it to. I couldn't get a good rhythm guitar sound, which really ruined the whole thing.
Also, peraly gates didn't load up for some reason, so i couldn't listen to it.
The site seems to have problems every now and then. Give it another try if you've got a moment. It's really nothing that musically advance; just a couple neat melodic samples I threw together.
Overall I like Immaculate the best, mainly because of the piano and strings duo.
Once I converted this song to mp3 format, it didn't sound right, so I had to change some of the instruments around, thus the violin was added. The unfortunate result was I had to delete another synth voice that accompanied the guitar, so there are some parts that don't sound complete. But I'm glad you liked this one. I was wondering if anybody would notice them, or maybe it's just me because I know what to expect.
I also think Temptation has *alot* of potential to be a hit with a good vocal track and live instruments; it's got a real nice progression, but i think may need a little more there besides just the guitar alone.
I know what you mean. But I can't write lyrics or sing at all. I guess I'll have to find somebody else to do this.
Yes, it was a ton of help. Thank you very much for your input. I greatly apprieciate you taking the time to write all this.
