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Normally I wouldn't approve non-musical submissions, but this was a good story, well-read with a nice streak of toilet humour. I doubt anyone will use it in a Flash, but I guess you never know. Either way, it deserves a spot on the AP. I particularly like the Jamie Theakston impression.
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I would think that anyone would notice.
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about the hat? I thought it was a secret. At least you didn't mention the gigantic moustache. Funny little song. Needs banjo =D.
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I'm afraid you're going to have to settle for ukalalae... I've neglected to actually get a banjo yet.
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Makes a nice change from the usual electronic bum-ching. I'll definitely be using a section or two of this in a future game. Good job.
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thanks mate, much appreiciated, ive got loads more stuff im just getting em uploaded, but thanks for the review it'll keep me spurred on to do more.
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I have quite a strong temptation to take this and add a harmony track and some picking stuff on the 12-string.
The only negative thing I have to say about it is the start - I know the low quality sound is intentional, but it gives the wrong impression of the song. Apart from that, it's pretty professional. Nice submission.
deck_head_tottie - approved =)
Author's Response:
Denvish, I'll start out by calling you a legend.
I personally didn't want to give it a "poor quality" effect, but Mark [the vocalist] insisted that I added the mask over the track to add "To the texture". In my opinion I thought the song had enough going on without some radio noise over the top of it.
This I my proudest achievement so far, because generally I play the piano, so to diverse into other instruments was a big step and I enjoyed it, maybe too much.
Hopefully I will upload some more of my music because I want it to be listened to and get some decent feedback; but I'm not the most coherent of singers, so I have to wait for a vocalist to come along.
I thank you once again for your review and I appreciate your support.
[You can play a 12 string? Fuck man...]
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I really like both of these tracks. I had them looping for about 5 times each while I was on the BBS. I like the girl's voice, and the guitar parts are pretty polished. Drummer could definitely hold it together, too. The only thing I thought was harmonies, I think a couple of extra vocal tracks would have added some more depth to the sound.
Cool beans, anyway. Wonder how long it'll take for these to hit platinum =)
Author's Response:
Steph was pretty ill when we did those recordings and her voice was starting to give after just getting the lead lines down.
It's a shame, because she had an amazing soprano part just before the outro on this track that would otherwise have been included; as it stands, she kept coughing and spluttering whenever she attempted that, so we had to leave that and any other backing we might have put in.
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Been a while since I reviewed an audio submission. I love the drums on this, to the extent of using a short clip from it in my new game (OverrunII, should be out in a week or so). I agree with Rucklo, don't like the synthesised vocals at the start, but apart from that, I think this track is pretty damn good. It's frantic.
I'm surprised that not a single person has used your audio in a Flash yet. I'm happy to help you out on that front. I'll get back to being more regular on the Audio Forum once I've finished this project, too.
Thanks for the reviews on my audio, they are appreciated.
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holy shit dude thanks!!! thats awesome man! thanks i really appreciate it
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Nice not to have to download 3+Mb for a change. Good enough loop for Flash, although if you can, I'd recommend uploading a .wav version, since that loops smoothly in Flash, whereas .mp3 doesn't.
Congrats on getting audio approval =)
Can't believe you'd actually want to listen to that looping for more than 5 minutes though...
Author's Response:
Thanks, I was trying to upload a .WAV version earlier on, but it wouldn't happen. I'll have to try again.
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I find it hard to judge a song properly within about 4-5 hearings, but this one stood out on the 1st/2nd sitting. I'm going to be harsh and say that there ARE other bands out there doing the same style... but: the band sounds really together, the solo is cool, and the vocals are really good. As I'd say to any band, if possible, add harmonies (for future reference), they can add so much depth to a song.
I will try and review the other two songs when I've had a chance to let them sink in properly.
Author's Response:
Thanks Bob. I'm glad you got a chance to listen to these. I always like when another musician gives their input to me. Adding harmonies is the "next step" but it's just taking time, and I think a little bit better equipment is necessary for that to happen.
Anyway, I appreciate you taking yout time to listen and review. It means a lot. =)
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