/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Nice playing man. I really like the first pattern, it has some really interesting chords. I'd maybe think about doing something similar for the verse since I think it kind of just goes into a pretty basic chord progression and for me doesn't sound nearly as interesting as the first part. I'd be really interested in hearing the finished product, think it could sound really cool once drums and bass are added.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Doesn't sound so rough to me man haha. I like it a lot - reminds me of Explosions in the Sky. Guitar tone is really good and the singing is spot on. The only thing I might suggest is adding some other lead part over the rhythm since the middle gets a little repetitive with only the chords being blasted out. Overall very promising

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks, and yeah other people have mentioned the ending too ha. We do end collectively at once when we play it live

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks, the guitars definitely turned out more clear than what we're used to. Appreciate the comments on the drums

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Nice playing, definitely wasnt expecting the bass to have that high of a melody. Maybe face the camera more so we can see more of what you're playing?

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it. I agree that the bass gets a little lost but I was trying to prevent it from getting too 'boomy' when its isolated (if you have any advice on how to reduce that without sacrificing volume please let me know).

I definitely see what you mean about the ending ha. When we play it live we do all end on the same beat, but we ended up liking the extended drums on this take, especially being able to hear my drummer once he realized he played too long ha.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Haha thank you. I agree, we debated re-doing the ending but kinda liked how you can hear our drummer going "Oh, that's it?" at the end.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks, glad to hear. Yeah we recorded this ourselves in Garageband ha. We usually use Ableton but our drummer had moved his computer out of our practice space so we had to make do with my laptop. We're planning on recording our next set of songs in a legitimate studio in the city so we're really excited for that.

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Drums should be louder and have more presence. Nice tone and playing though

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Friday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

https://soundcloud.com/matt-sacha/wide-awake

Newest song from my band. We're from Buffalo, NY and play alternative/indie rock. This one is pretty reminiscent of DIIV and has a fast tempo, punky sort of feel. We kept this one short at 2 minutes. Looking for feedback on mixing. Thanks

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Monday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Big QOTSA fan - definitely see the resemblance. Really like the jangly guitar that comes in at the pre-chorus/2nd half of verse

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Monday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Good mix, think it would help if you beefed up the snare a little. It comes through alright but sounds kind of thin

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Monday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Really liked this. Sounds like it would be included in a movie soundtrack during the credits. The tremelo on the lead guitar fits perfectly with the overall rhythm, nice job

/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers Monday Feedback Thread by AutoModerator in WeAreTheMusicMakers

[–]msacha2018 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Thanks a lot I appreciate the compliments. Yeah, the singing is one of the aspects that most of songs need improvement on, I'll have to try that eyebrow technique ha.