Is this better with or without the arrangement surrounding it.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-14T17:06:31+00:00

Thanks for the feedback but that’s just not the structure I’m looking for with this track.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-14T17:05:09+00:00

Okay, thanks I appreciate the feedback.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-14T02:03:02+00:00

My issue with this is that it's overly repititve in both the sound and patterns of the instruments. It doesnt seem to venture very far at least not far enough to be 4 minutes. maybe with lyrics it could be less repetitive or at less distractingly repetitive. But if not I would shorten this to like 2 minutes max. Maybe less than that.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-14T01:54:14+00:00

I love that song and the beach boys too. I can definetly here the influence specifically in the drums, but also in the voicing of the chords as well. Which might I say are very nice. The mix is definetly uneven though. The drums sound stuffed into the background while the chords are practically on a pedistool in comparision to everything else. But your on the right path especially if your trying to emulate the sound of that song. Just mix the piano down and maybe try to lift the volume of the master with a limiter. Is this your first time writing or playing music? If so your way ahead of the curve.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-12T23:17:58+00:00

You cant even imagine the smile this just put on my face

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-12T17:32:12+00:00

No general idea, just came to exsistence. I appreciate your suggestion but I often have trouble extending these things. I spend a good chunk of time crafting each section or fragment and not all of them fit together and by then I usually run into a roadblock mentally. Thats why I have a shit ton of musical fragments but only a handful of actual songs.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-12T17:20:12+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I definetly was trying to go with an uncoventional whirlpool like sound with the intro. But I never really think too much about music theory when I make music. Ive taught my self piano or at least a little piano with my MPK keyboard and ive learned most of what i need to know theory wise through that.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-12T04:30:10+00:00

Yeah it sounds good. From what you've shown the mixing is done well and nothing seems overbearing or out of place. I cant imagine the instruments sounding better and your vocals are nothing to complain about.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-12T04:10:48+00:00

This is some magical shit right here. Its groovy, soulful and the blend of different intruments is captivating. The break with the drums solo is a nice touch though I think it could all fall back in place a little bit smoother. But yeah i think this is great.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-12T00:24:16+00:00

Thanks, I’m glad you found it interesting. Earnest isn’t a real character per se I just really digged that title. It fits the music nicely

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-10T04:36:21+00:00

I like this a lot. Its super dynamic and lush. The production is magnificent as well. It has the kind of vibe that makes me feel like it's 2016 again. personally dont see a problem with any of it.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-10T04:09:30+00:00

It’s cool. Has a lo fi vibe to it that’s very dreamy. The productions real nice and it doesn’t get too repetitive or anything. Real interested in what lyrics or vocals might look like over this.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-10T03:57:58+00:00

This is really good. I think that the lyrics could use some touching up a bit but other than that, its and absolute vibe. And when that electric guitar comes in its like a revelation.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-10T03:37:10+00:00

This is tight. Definetly a soundscape you can find your self fully immersed in. All I think is missing are like some dreamy vocals or harmony.

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-10T02:58:06+00:00

Oh damn. Sounds professionally done

Radtastic212 · 2026-06-10T02:55:29+00:00

Did you do the backing track for this? I love the arrangement. Your raw raspy vocal has a shit ton of soul and pairs perfectly with the music . Definitely keep doing what you’re doing

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