(23-11-2017, 07:15 PM)Mixinthecloud Wrote: OK. Interesting. I think the ascent from the crystal cavern could be have been better stated.
It would have been helpful if you'd elaborated on "better stated" so I can have an idea of your ideas. There might be something to build on, for example, things to try.
I took a quick listen to yours, will give feedback shortly. I see you panned the flute alternately. Would this be your idea of better, perhaps? I don't get on well with alternate panning, I end up feeling nauseous from the motion. I'm one of the unlucky ones, unfortunately.
My vision was to actually retain, or rather enhance, the introduction. I loved their concept, it's rich ambiance and floaty surrealism which yours kind of broke from my perspective. The risks of panning tends to evoke in my soul, the unnatural, and unnatural makes for nervous tension which panning a key instrument can do. This might have been your idea though. Mine was to follow the concept while making it stereo at the same time. If something is already working for me, I won't deviate.
Quote:I like the editing choices. Nice keyboard substitution and move out of it.
I was still mixing it when I posted the first version. Hoping I've enhanced the experience rather than detracting!
Quote:Cool transition to the conga break but not out of it.
The transition out is fantastic. I love the abruptness and the drive in energy it brings from the dynamic. Taste vs taste.
In the advanced mix, I've actually muted the congas till half way and just had the pad solo with some gentle, very subtle phase modulation for enhancement. Creates a sense of serenity and tranquillity, a move that harps back to the introduction in a way and an opportunity to relax the listener. The congas were just a little too drawn out otherwise.
Quote:Some very cool ideas and pretty good execution throughout. Very enjoyable listen.
Shot man, thanks.
Quote:I did some of these moves myself, but not as creative as yours. Well done.
All this creative stuff adds about 3,000 percent to the time overhead. But 10,000 percent to the fun!
Thank your. I'll be over soon.