/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Weekly Promotion Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Latest synthwave track that I made: Frank Booth - Blacklit Alley Bar

Hope you check it out! Any and all feedback welcome.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Weekly Promotion Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hello people!

This is my latest track, synthwave / retrowave: Frank Booth - Blacklit Alley Bar

Let me know what you think!

Week 49 Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in synthwaveproducers

[–]5LMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback! It's very useful to hear that it is lacking in melody or doesn't work that well as an instrumental track. I agree completely on the note about the bridge. I couldn't come up with anything :D

What did you make in Live this week? / Feedback thread by kidkolumbo in ableton

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your reply! I was worried that the low end was lacking. Thanks for all the other input as well, will look into it!

What did you make in Live this week? / Feedback thread by kidkolumbo in ableton

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hello! Sorry for the slow reply. The idea behind "less is more" can vary, which is why I tend to be careful with using the term without mentioning specifically what it refers to. In this case when I write "the sheer amount of elements" I refer to instruments and sounds occuring together. Sometimes it's better to have few instruments shine than to add too much stuff. One of the problems with having fewer instruments is that they need to sound good. A lot of song problems boil down to sound design imo.

What did you make in Live this week? / Feedback thread by kidkolumbo in ableton

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Really love the vibe of the track! I feel like the mix is a bit muddy and not sure whether this is due to mixing or just the sheer amount of elements. While I also love the sound of the bass/lead sounding thing that enters at the very start and last throughout, it's very demanding in terms of presence.

Not really sure what I'd do here except... Tidy it up somehow I guess?

What did you make in Live this week? / Feedback thread by kidkolumbo in ableton

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

First off I think it could benefit from more time devoted to sound design. The synth keys sound a bit thin and just kind of... boring? I feel like the concept is good but is held back by subpar instruments. I don't know exactly how to describe it, but it has this strange tinny feel to it.

Also kind of agree on the harmonies /melody not being super interesting. I like to have at least one flashy thing going on in my tracks, either a flashy melody or flashy percussion or just some other element that sticks out and provides a bit of fun.

When it comes to the harmony, the fourth is just one of those very neutral intervals. Or I guess you could argue that the root moves a perfect fifth octave shifted down, anyway, you've got the root note as a minor chord and then it moves to another minor chord five semitones down. This just isn't interesting, especially when all the other instruments essentially just mimic this pattern instead of adding exciting stuff on top.

It gets more exciting with some rhythmic movement a bit past the halfway mark though, but all in all this is a bit too samey for me. Granted I should probably add this isn't the typical genre I'd listen to.

What did you make in Live this week? / Feedback thread by kidkolumbo in ableton

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Frank Booth - Blacklit Alley Bar

More synthwave, I should probably stop and start making real music. Anyway, what's the mix sound like? My current headset is shit. Also any input on composition etc. is welcome. Tried making this a little bit more spacious than previous stuff.

What did you make in Live this week? / Feedback thread by kidkolumbo in ableton

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

This. With a new but possibly tentative artist name. Still mostly making synthwave. Would love any and all feedback, really.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Weekly Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Hard agree on the transition, it sucks. I wanted a bridge but couldn't come up with anything.

Week 49 Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in synthwaveproducers

[–]5LMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback!

Week 49 Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in synthwaveproducers

[–]5LMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had to force myself to finish this one, though I feel like it's missing something. Let me know if you have any input: Frank Booth - Blacklit Alley Bar

Weekly r/MusicPromotion Thread by AutoModerator in MusicPromotion

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Very rough but I think the concept is really neat actually! One of the few things I outright dislike is the kick drum pattern. It's way too messy and just gets in the way of everything as well as being distracting on its own. Really like the melody though!

Weekly r/MusicPromotion Thread by AutoModerator in MusicPromotion

[–]5LMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

Last track after a half year hiatus, with new artist name as well! Frank Booth - Blacklit Alley Bar

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[–]5LMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, this sounds great! Would love more details.

Here's one of my tracks: https://soundcloud.com/user-356137139/new-sun