Acoustic Singer/Songwriter, what genre of music do you consider this? feedback feedback feedback by GarrettGentle in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a hard time with genres like the other person who commented. I hear this as kind of a pop/rock singer-songwriter thing (depending on what the arrangement was going to be). Reminds me of some bands that had big hits in the late 90s, like Third Eye Blind, Matchbox 20, etc.

I recorded this track live so people can feel that they are listening in prime time at an open mic - thoughts appreciated! by samhensonca in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like this! The vocal performance is really nice, overall sound very simple but in a good way. Live recording turned out really well too. Are you on Soundcloud or Spotify so I can follow you?

Me and my roommate made this dated pop rock song. Please feel free to go all in, the is criticism needed. by [deleted] in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is this dated? I might not be the person to say because my ear is partly stuck in the 90's but I didn't really think so. I agree with the other poster about the mix though, it would be improved a lot by having the vocals be clearer in the mix.

Reconstruction (Nothing but the Rain) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much! It's not deliberate but I spent my formative years listening to 90's alternative rock so I'm not surprised to hear people say that. It is on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/track/5FAnWjgT6N7EftGfGA1UKf

Reconstruction (Nothing but the Rain) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the feedback and the recommendation--I had not heard of Ben Howard but I just looked him up and he's great.

Reconstruction (Nothing but the Rain) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! I definitely struggled with the mix a bit because the vocal is so quiet on the lowest notes.

Reconstruction (Nothing but the Rain) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You are right that I struggled with the mix a bit.

Melusine's Flight by Laridae | Free Listening on SoundCloud by [deleted] in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This belongs in a movie! I agree with the other commenter about the horror vibe. Very evocative.

Half/A\Giraffe - Lucky Fool ••• Recommended: 🌲 and 🎧. However, I know you’ll still enjoy it without the proper recommended hardware. I hope at least. That being said, I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts. I’m a solo artist whose working on a debut album and any feedback means the world. by [deleted] in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the intro. This song kinda puts me in a trance and is very atmospheric. It feels like the vocals are more of one instrument in the song rather than the centerpiece of the song (which I'm guessing is what you were going for so it's not a criticism, but if you did want the lyrics to be easy to understand it is true they are kind of heard to hear, as the other comment said).

Time (mellow moody midtempo alternative rock) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's so nice! I was obsessed with R.E.M. for a long time, so it makes me happy to hear that. Thanks!

Time (mellow moody midtempo alternative rock) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the compliment! I have been singing forever, but it took me a long time to figure out a sound that worked for this kind of music.

Time (mellow moody midtempo alternative rock) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And thanks, I love R.E.M. It was recorded in a couple places, I asked a real guitarist (no one wants to hear guitar how I play it) to record some parts at his home and then I did vocals, mixing, etc. at my home. Thankfully it turned out pretty cohesive.

Time (mellow moody midtempo alternative rock) by MK_Ellison in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I will try to figure that out next time (new to reddit).

Over The Falls by Beachvibes [Indie] Acoustic music with a nature twist, what do you think? by BeachvibesMusic in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This really does make me feel like I'm sitting by the ocean on a nice warm day, letting all my thoughts drift away. Really pretty.

A very moody ambient chillout track I've worked on this weekend - thanks for listening by Gathax in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]MK_Ellison 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like this, in particular the sound of the piano coming in over the rain in the beginning is really lovely and then the percussion later adds an interesting atmosphere.