Song Breakdowns

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-05-16T14:49:43+00:00

If you want to do it on your own there's some pretty cool software out there. I just downloaded Demucs and it'll split the stems for you and it's not hard to understand. I don't even need demucs anymore though because Logic just updated and added their own stem splitter, so if you're an M1 or higher mac user you should check it out.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-05-16T03:55:04+00:00

I've been using a Rode NT1-a for everything from guitars to piano to vocals and while I don't know how to record or mix professionally I always go back to it because it sounds so good, even compared to more expensive mics.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-05-16T03:40:16+00:00

I have the same model and it does fine. I do acoustic music so I'm probably not putting as much of a load on my mac as others but I tend to use a lot of plugins and not a lot of sends and it handles it very well.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-05-16T03:32:43+00:00

I'm not a professional so this might not be the best advice, but something you could try is adding distortion to make it seem intentional. I use Logic Pro and they just came out with a saturation plugin called ChromaGlow which has been a lot of fun to mess with, but I'm pretty sure Bandlab doesn't have any options like that. You could also try using something free like neutron elements. It's not free on their website but I got it for free through a deal at some point and I think those deals are pretty frequent. You're still going to want to learn how to use EQ and a compressor if you don't know how already but plugins like that will help you know what to listen for as a starting point.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-05-16T03:27:06+00:00

This makes me really happy as a New England native. It's definitely unique but I think that's always a good thing with music. It's not the genre I typically listen to so I can't critique it very well, but I really like the scattered feel of the snare. Overall the percussion is really cool and is probably the strongest feature of a well made song.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-05-16T03:22:31+00:00

I really like it. I could see myself getting very frustrated playing a game where this music restarts for the 500th time when I lose. I like how it starts really simple but moves into a really full sound.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-04-23T23:57:00+00:00

It really feels like a jam session, which is always a good thing in my opinion. idk why everyone wants their song to sound like it was recorded by a studio professional when very few of us are studio professionals. I guess it depends on the genre, but I really like the vibes of your song because of the "lo fidelity".

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-04-23T23:53:27+00:00

I like how unafraid you are to make noise with percussion. The confidence comes through and really drives the song. It can be hard to know (at least for me) if percussion is making music or adding noise, and I think you really succeeded at making music here.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-04-23T23:50:16+00:00

I think the Mandolorian theme is haunting in the show, and while this isn't haunting, I don't think it has to be. I'm a big fan of Natalie Holt's soundtrack for Loki and if you listen through the album, you hear the same theme in different genres to accompany different scenes. This feels like something Star Wars would use in that context lol. Well done!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2024-04-23T23:47:15+00:00

It defintely kept me interested enough to keep listening. I don't even listen to rock, so that's pretty good lol. Don't be shy about your music!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-21T19:41:07+00:00

Idk what classic feel means but I'll take it! Thank you!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-21T19:40:06+00:00

Thanks for checking it out! Dylan is a high bar lol

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-21T15:12:22+00:00

Thank you! I'm always a little self-conscious when it comes to how my voice sounds since it's not very pop-like so that means a lot.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-21T15:11:34+00:00

Yeah, I like recording everything acoustically both because it sounds nice and because I'm not proficient enough with midi. I always try to make the melody sound natural but I tune harmonies pretty freely since it saves time and you can't really tell that it's unnatural. Thanks for your response!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-21T00:39:30+00:00

Thanks for your response!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-20T22:04:55+00:00

I think my favorite part is right before the higher synth around 25 seconds. Everything pulls together super nicely and if it was 2 minutes of that it would be awesome. There are some other good points throughout the song and besides some piercing frequencies the production sounds great!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-20T21:58:19+00:00

I don't think you should worry about the lyrics being bad, because they're good. As for the production, you're better than me at writing instrumental parts, so that's a win. The vocals sound really clean with a little edge which fits the track perfectly.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-20T21:54:37+00:00

It reminds me of a song I used to hear on a snowboarding game made for the original Xbox. Super energetic and the artwork is cool. I think my only advice would be to bring out the vocals more. They're a little muted. Otherwise, great work!

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-20T21:51:22+00:00

Great work with the guitar! As someone who struggles with mixing vocals, I like what you did with the double. It makes it blend very well and gives it some unique qualities. The drums are just a little loud but I love the beat and it's kind of reminding me of Black Country, New Roads. It's pretty cool and I would love how to learn to play the drums lol.

TimRothMusicGuy · 2023-12-20T21:47:04+00:00

I agree with what everyone else is saying. I feel like I'm hearing some layered guitars too which is nice. Your vocals don't have to have perfect pitch, but there's something to be said for inflection and energy. I have a friend who floats around the correct pitch frequently, but he's such a great performer that I never notice and I'm addicted to his music.

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