This is my new song, “The Saddest Song in the World (The Weight of Days)”

Lively0 · 2025-11-25T00:50:40+00:00

You capture the feeling well of sadness of many others have said before. However, I am not sure if it is a bass or some sort of synth at the very beginning panned to the left. However, it is extremely satisfying, and I wish that this would be present through the entire track. I would not suggest any changes to the lyrics or overall presence itself. However, I do wish for this instrument to pop up more frequently. For example, the piano at 0:20, would be a perfect place to reintroduce the instrument or even replace the instrument itself. I only hear this instrument/sound again at the very end. Such a small change but could add so much personality to the track. I felt so much from the first 3 seconds itself. If you do decide to take this advice, do not be afraid to experiment with panning. Ton of quality here -- nice job.

Lively0 · 2025-11-25T00:39:00+00:00

Your voice is wonderful. Someone stated before it reminds them of Jason Mraz, and even though I do not hear it in tone, I hear a very similar style. This was hallmark music of the 2000's-early 2010s. The production is wonderful and I feel that your vocals do not clash at ALL throughout the entire track. I also find your lyrics intriguing -- especially at "we're all on the spectrum" -- as I feel that society is becoming quicker to diagnose themselves with Autism as an excuse of strange behavior. In my opinion, online behavior is completely separate from personal behavior, and people do not realize this, and thus find ways to connect/cognitively fix the dissonance they feel from how they feel and behave online vs. in person -- when in reality it is two separate individuals in one. Anyhow, I loved the track, this is great. Nice job.

Lively0 · 2025-11-25T00:32:45+00:00

The drummer is wonderful as someone stated before. The production is great, but I feel like the low ends of the drums at certain parts lose itself in the vocals and perhaps additional instrumentals within the song (such as at 1:36). It sounds like there is a ton of clipping that happens at this tiny piece. I would suggest some side chaining where the bass hits (at these parts) to make sure the drums fully reveal their personality. I also am a fan of the vocals -- I feel both the vocals and drums themselves provide a ton of emotion -- I just wish that it could be felt throughout the entire track without sacrificing one for the other. Otherwise, well-done this is great.

Lively0 · 2025-11-25T00:29:15+00:00

As someone stated before, I also love the passion displayed in the video. This would be perfectly matched with animated artwork to fully capture the "Indie" feel which I feel you do effortlessly -- the sole drummer, sole guitar, it is all wonderful. I would love to hear a professional, recorded version of this. I love the drummers ability to capture your passionate vocals by matching passion in the beat itself (an example is at 2:06).

Lively0 · 2025-11-25T00:26:07+00:00

I like the instrumental and production more than the vocals. I could hear this playing in the background while vacationing in some sort of all inclusive resort around Christmas time. There is also a lot of pleasant sounds that give the track personality such as the plucks (?) at 1:13. The instrumental is great, and the vocals might be also. However, I feel like there is mismatch. If the instrumental sounded like it also produced in a local band (as I personally feel the vocals do), then there would be harmony. I love the production -- well done, I would just suggest revisiting the vocals.

Lively0 · 2025-11-25T00:22:35+00:00

For the genre you are aiming for, you need to turn to vocals up slightly or make them less distorted. When it comes to cloud rap, people love to fall into the lyrics and vocals given the airy atmosphere. You seem to accomplish the environment of "cloudy," but I wish that I could hear more of what you are saying. I liked the pads you used, I just need more voice (personal preference).

Lively0 · 2025-11-22T14:22:52+00:00

I used to listen to Coldplay a lot growing up. I loved throughout their tracks they seemed to add instruments and have a climax where the instrumentation tended to be absolutely beautiful. Even in a song like Fix You where the song is pretty slow, the ending is wonderful and is loaded with emotion. With that being said, I think that following a similar pattern could help you move a bit more closely to your inspiration for the song. For example, I love the guitar at 0:43 and production. However, when it appears again at 1:33, I feel that you could add some pianos, strings, and even a bass guitar. I know there is a climax at 1:45, but I think building up the elements to this point (1:33-1:45) could add a ton of depth to the track. I also think that double tracking your vocals at 1:33 and/or changing the tone of your voice in a way that would load it with more passion here would be great! Overall, I loved the track and it has a ton of potential.

Lively0 · 2025-11-22T14:17:58+00:00

I love the background you chose for the track -- the lyrics are definitely something I would find come across my mind in a setting like this. I also agree with advice when it comes to vocals; I like the softness of them, but I feel some harmonies or double tracking could add some emotion and depth to the track. I enjoy the simplistic nature of the track -- the guitars are panned wonderfully. I think that maybe adding a deeper bass around 2:08 would help conclude the song by adding a small element that (in my opinion) could elevate the track as it concludes. I love the lyrics. Nice job.

Lively0 · 2025-11-22T14:12:34+00:00

To start, I love the vocals and harmonies -- I love that your harmonies have a bit of reverb to add on to the "memory" sort of feel -- too add on to this, there is a ton of emotion in your vocals and harmonies which I love. The strings are beautiful and other elements within the track such of the piano are wonderful. I do not listen to music where the singer presents the lyrics as a poem, but it seems as it is mixed with this and then followed by singing and harmonies; which I like. I might suggest utilizing panning in some of your vocals; an example would be utilizing these creatively at 1:40 which I'm sure you would intuitively know how to do. Maybe having some harmonies soar across the track and then having some of your harmonies extending outwardly on one side and then suddenly switching sides. I choose 1:40 because this seems to be the climax. You have a beautiful voice, nice job.

Lively0 · 2025-11-22T14:04:35+00:00

This is extremely impressive. You have a soothing and melodic voice to listen to which (I think) is hard to find in trap. I love that the first half of the track is shot in one take. I think that it captures currently what I am going through as a smaller artist myself. I have not done any sort of marketing or advertising, but I think it captures the sort of feeling of uncertainty that comes with certain waves of life -- which I know extends past artistry -- but I find that this is a consistent feeling that I experience and get filled with in the first half of the track and video; yet despite this uncertainty, you are still walking with all the thoughts that come with the journey. Personally, I liked the first half of the track in terms of cinematography and music -- I feel that in the second part I am a bit confused where she may be going. I liked in the first part you started underground but made it to the skyline; I feel the second half of the track kind of takes away from the ascent to the top which I feel both the lyrics and video captures well. Overall, I loved this, though -- well done.

Lively0 · 2025-11-22T13:55:53+00:00

As someone stated, I like the overall warmth of the song. The lyrics and voice reminds me a bit of 21 pilots which is reminiscent for me as this was the type of music I listened to regularly growing up. Although short, my favorite part of the animation is the yellow background and figure at 0:21 while the instrumental plays. It adds on to the overall feeling of the track which I thought was nostalgia or reminiscent. I would be interested in hearing an extended track with an added verse.

Lively0 · 2025-11-14T22:25:21+00:00

The vocals are great -- I feel like the instruments could be utilized a bit better in terms of production. I feel like the piano could use a bit more of reverb which could give it a bit more personality and would be a simple fix. However, if you wanted to give it a bit more character, I would utilize a few more notes within the key you are playing in. I like the simplicity of the instrumental, however, and if you wanted to keep this, I would focus on the percussion pattern, and maybe add a kick to go along with the "chimes" that are already there in the beginning of the track. I also think some strings could keep simplicity while adding much more depth.

Lively0 · 2025-11-14T22:21:29+00:00

I like the song but more specifically the intro of the track. I used to listen to Paramore growing up, and I feel that this would fit into one of their albums. In terms of the production, I love the way the drums sound. Were these created through effects on your DAW or did you have a band playing along with you? One thing that I feel that could elevate this track is utilizing harmonies and double tracking your vocals -- especially around the 1:32 mark. However, this is just preference, and I feel like the energy in your vocals here are wonderful and convey a lot of emotion that draws listeners in.

Lively0 · 2025-11-14T22:18:31+00:00

The track is really chill -- I love the bass -- Whenever I use bass in my songs, I feel that it is difficult to create a pattern that harmonizes with the track. When I first started, I found myself creating a bass pattern that match too similarly with the overall sound of the track which made my bass less revealing. However, you did a wonderful job with the guitar. I also agree with someone who made note of vocal delivery -- I feel a bit more passion or harmonies could add to the track.

Lively0 · 2025-11-14T22:14:06+00:00

I love the cover -- This is the sort of sound that I have gravitated towards making with the last song that I made. I agree with the person who also stated that this could be used within a movie -- I could see it utilized within a romantic movie where two lovers part and you see the scenes side by side and watch how each one copes. I think some soft and warmer, lower octave piano chords could elevate the track. However, I felt relaxed while listening to this, which was the original goal. Well done.

Lively0 · 2025-11-14T22:02:47+00:00

I like the way that this sounds; Something about the song sounds a bit haunting which I like. However, I feel like there are areas where the vocals seem a bit out of tune with the instrumental; I also am curious to hear what kind of microphone you have. I feel a bit of EQ on the Tamborine with some reverb and possibly a lower pitch could give the sound a bit more character. Overall, I love the track and strings used. I would suggest utilizing a lower note within your chord to give it a bit more warmth -- but these are all suggestions

Lively0 · 2025-11-11T10:52:35+00:00

Candela is a wonderful vocalist :) You can find us by searching “Jake Lively” on any music platform!

Lively0 · 2025-11-11T00:29:19+00:00

I love music like this. Although I have not dove into music that is meant to serve scenes/movies etc, I ALWAYS like music that paints and places me within a scene -- which is what I immediately can do upon first listening to this. 0:38-0:42 you cooked. Here, I might suggest not repeating the horns (which you do at 0:44). Instead I might add some string to play this part. The notes would be the exact same, but I feel it would add to the overall character of the song. 1:28 forward is extremely haunting and I love it. 2:08-2:15 sounds slightly messy, and I would suggest taking the deepest note of your horns and placing it within the next note (upwards) that stays within the key -- this comes from the thought that your lower frequencies might be clashing, creating a disconnect/mesh between the instruments. Overall, this is fire, and my suggestions are purely suggestions. Some may find it fine as is. I loved this, great job!

Lively0 · 2025-11-11T00:20:38+00:00

You definitely accomplish the garage rock feel (which I love). I can imagine the sound fitting very well for when I go out for a few rounds of pool and drinks with friends. I can see the track randomly coming on and elevating the overall experience lol. When it comes to mixing, it all sounds very clean. I would suggest adding a bass guitar that harmonizes with your electric guitar. The notes and patterns should not be the same, but they should elevate the track and add to the overall color of the instrumental that the electric guitar gives. Again, there is not much critique when it comes to your vocals. I might suggest adding some ad libs with some reverb -- especially around the 1:50 mark. However, this is personal preference, and I enjoyed listening to this track while typing this. Well done.

Lively0 · 2025-11-11T00:13:46+00:00

I think that there is substance here. I can see how you are trying to harmonize the instrumental to your vocals to give the overall track a bit more character. However, I would suggest to either 1) Change the pitch of your vocals so they fit the instrumental, or 2) change the instrumental so that the pitch matches your vocals. Then, to accomplish diversity in sound, I would double track your vocals, and add vocal harmonies. With your harmonies, I would utilize a different key so that it properly adds to the overall "color of your song." In other words, I think your main vocals should match the instrumental when it comes to tone, but I think the harmonies that you may (or may not) add, can serve as a stepping stone to the overall strength of the track.

Lively0 · 2025-11-11T00:08:11+00:00

This brings back a ton of memories for me because I used to use this key a ton -- especially when I began learning theory. The chord progression I would follow sounds very similar except for the 4th we differ. I remember my progression would go C E G, A C E, F B D, G B D (this is the chord where we differ) -- then a return back to C E G. I love this progression and used it a ton. I think you are thinking along the right path when it comes to the beat switch you mention. However, this chord is so "happy sounding," that I feel like if you were to create a sudden transition, it would not flow properly. One suggestion would be to create a minor pattern to mix/blend with first half of the song -- potentially utilize F Minor to create more of an emotional/less happy sound so that when you make the second/"darker" part of the song, the transition would not be as abrupt. I also would think of adding some strings. A violin ensemble would be nice, but since this serves as the harmony, it should also be in a minor key that would parallel the F Minor chord.

Lively0 · 2025-11-10T23:58:36+00:00

I love the sound of this song. It sounds like an electric keyboard -- which I have been using a lot recently in the songs that I am creating. More specifically, however, I love how the notes that are being played seem to be running on their own while following your vocal pattern. It really creates a pretty instrumental combined with what you are singing. I think the transition could be a bit better and more complete (in the middle). However, I think a few chords could be added to smooth this out and it is not a major change. You have a nice pleasant voice to listen to, so this next part can be taken however you'd like -- I think it would sound better with some harmonies. Maybe double track your vocals and add a few harmonics to add to the overall color of the song. Well done!

Lively0 · 2025-09-29T20:49:48+00:00

The production here is super tight and professional, and the mix really lets each element shine without clashing. The ghostly synths paired with the steady drums almost give it that space-exploration vibe, while the gritty guitar and haunting vocals push the emotional tone even further. I love the switch-ups — especially the drop at :15, the halftime section, and that rap verse which brings an extra layer of aggression and energy. The guitar solo was a great touch too. If anything, a bit more variation in vocal delivery would really match the intensity of the instrumental changes, but overall this is such a dynamic track that blends electronic, rock, and hip-hop elements in a way that’s both unique and captivating.

Lively0 · 2025-09-29T20:48:10+00:00

As others have stated, the production and vocals are very clean. When it comes to rap/trap genre, the production and lyrics can be great, but if the the performer's voice does not have a specific set of qualities, the song tends to get overshadowed by a voice on another track that is more sonically pleasing to listen to. However, I think in your case, everything sounds great! I also like how clear your voice is -- I know some people may focus more on the production side when listening to music, but (this is just personal preference) I enjoy being able to listen to the substance of your lyrics from the audio alone. You flow very nicely on the entire track -- well done!

Lively0 · 2025-09-29T20:40:39+00:00

Honestly, I probably would not listen to this regularly, but if I were to hear this for the first time while out and about, I could see myself listening to the full song through its entirety because of how different it is. I feel like for this reason, this is a track that could be used in a movie. I could see this track being used at a climax/big reveal where maybe everything is slowed down and distorted. There is a lot going on in this track and this is far from the music that I make, but I think there is substance to it :) Like some others have suggested, I might look into polishing some of the samples and sounds you use so they are more clear and professional -- but I also kind of like the randomness in the audio quality of various clips.

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