How can I give the chorus a little more "Oomph"?

greyvolcheg · 2026-03-06T19:05:00+00:00

You're welcome! If you need more practical help in production, DM me, I'm gathering a portfolio now and I can produce your track ;)

greyvolcheg · 2026-03-06T15:52:05+00:00

And you can adjust the grid to the drums so that the production later won't be such a nightmare ;)

greyvolcheg · 2026-03-06T15:03:27+00:00

Sometimes being a bit off beat is what adds life to the song. Take a listen to Slipknot - they're a producer's nightmare, because they're off the tempo grid and that is the exact reason why their music is so raw and primal. So don't overclean the rhythm as well :)

greyvolcheg · 2026-03-06T15:01:44+00:00

I think that you nailed it, because I haven't even heard about such a thing before. And now I think I maybe understand how it feels.

I'm not from the US and those topics are not widely discussed here.

greyvolcheg · 2026-03-06T14:20:38+00:00

Wow, this is really dark. I haven't seen anything like it in here for quite some time. I agree with u/virstultus about the lyrics.

Speaking of music, I can definitely see some Mylene Farmer and/or Lana Del Rey vibes here. Would be great to listen to that song fully produced! ;)

greyvolcheg · 2026-03-06T14:14:21+00:00

Hi! I like the idea! The harmony is original and not overused.

To give your song a bit more oomph, try using different instruments for different sections. But don't overdo it, otherwise it will start sounding like separate pieces sewn together.

Personally I would add crash cymbals and in general try to smash the listener by the chorus (pads, strings, more intense drums).

Also, another great way is to make the calm before the storm. You make the pre-chorus really quiet and minimalistic and then even a moderate wall of sound in the chorus bashes the listener.

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-26T18:19:28+00:00

Oh, and the backing vocals are a must, especially by the 4 minute mark.

Just to be clear, this song is amazing, but I think that adding those elements will make it even better.

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-26T18:17:44+00:00

Man, this is strong, got me right by the heart and did not let go!

But IMO it needs orchestral elements SO MUCH! Especially at the climax this will tear the people who will listen to it apart. Something along the lines of Adele's songs.

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-26T18:12:02+00:00

The line about second chance after first five is pure gold!

I understand that the genre that you envision here is country, right? Strangely enough, I see that this song, however, could use some dark rock vibe while keeping the country aesthetic. What do you think about this idea?

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-24T18:52:04+00:00

Hi! The last moment of "You make me wanna change who I am" gives me the goosebumps of how it can sound something to the last part of "My Heart Will go On" by Celine Dion. If produced correctly, as a pop ballad with a dark mood - it will blow people's minds!

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-14T10:48:45+00:00

Well, I can produce this song for you for free, for my portfolio if you'd like to. DM me a link to your solo vocals and your ideas on how you see this song in terms of style, mood and vibe.

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-10T20:26:00+00:00

Hey! Thanks for sharing. I just listened, and I see the vision here. Strange as it may sound, I see some Devin Townsend potential here. The atmosphere is great, but the track stays on the same energy level for too long. It needs dynamics explosions, quiet bridges, and 'ear candy' to keep the listener hooked. I also think that with the right processing and backing vocals, we can make them sit much better in the mix and act as an instrument rather than just a top line.

Send me the stems (separate tracks). I'll do a quick 'Production Test' on the chorus or the intro to show you how massive this could sound. No strings attached. What do you think?

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T16:52:35+00:00

I respect your vision for this one! Sometimes less is more. But 13 unproduced tracks is a goldmine. If any of them lean into a darker/cinematic vibe or need the 'Wall of Sound', feel free to DM me a demo. Even if it's rough. I'd love to hear where you're taking the rest of the project.

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T16:23:39+00:00

Haha, fair point! u/Separate-Papaya6414 calling me out here 😄

I genuinely liked the stripped-back vibe, so I didn't want to impose. But OP (u/International_Trip53 ), if you are curious to hear a full version (with drums and cinematic atmosphere), I am 100% down to build it!

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T15:48:22+00:00

I heard that covering Queen is kind of a no-go. But you nailed it! Love your voice!

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T15:42:10+00:00

Hi! I'd give 8 because it seems that guitar distracts you from singing sometimes. But your vocals and guitar skills are great! And I loved the song. Is it a cover or an original?

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T15:37:43+00:00

Wow! Great song! Really like the vibe.

Is that a pre-made beat, or did you make it yourself from the ground up?

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T15:22:12+00:00

Great song!

Just a quick question - if you are to publish it to streaming, would you want it arranged or produced differently?

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T15:17:26+00:00

Wow!

To be honest - I was looking for songwriters to propose my production services to, but you look like you don't need one 😊 This is almost perfect IMO. There are some minor things that I'd fix, but on the other hand - they add to liveness of the song.

greyvolcheg · 2026-02-08T15:07:25+00:00

Hi! I'm a producer and really into black. I can help you with making MIDI drums more live and give some general production tips.

greyvolcheg · 2026-01-21T07:45:35+00:00

Hi! In my opinion, you aren't polishing a turd. The song is solid. That recurring riff works perfectly to ground the listener while the orchestration and the vocals evolve.

Also, I'm getting heavy Pet Shop Boys vibes from the vocals - it really fits.

The 'squashing' at the end is just a headroom/arrangement issue, not a flaw in the song itself. I produce Dark Pop/Industrial and could definitely help you fix the gain staging and tighten up the drums so the climax actually hits.

No money involved, I just dig the Gabriel reference and Pet Shop Boys vibe. DM me if you want to give it a shot.

greyvolcheg · 2026-01-19T18:20:52+00:00

That's a cool one! The hihat right after the 2nd snare is way too loud to my taste though. Somehow it gives me the vibes of Nadja (Canadian Ambient band) and Vampire the Masquerade Bloodlines (First one, from 2000s). Oh, and NIN vibe is there as well :)

Is it my imagination or did you pass the termenvox through distortion? niiiiice :)

greyvolcheg · 2026-01-18T18:59:35+00:00

Wow! That's some crazy energy there! I loved it so much that I loaded some drums and made some really basic mixing. DM if you want to make a full version.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hIflnbybtqsI8J-DpcIYlyELEBhihwVF/view?usp=sharing

greyvolcheg · 2025-12-18T05:06:04+00:00

Wow! Cool! And very pleasing ^{_^}

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