New song to review (will return the favor) as of Feb. 1st!

[aaron aardvark]

I put 2 songs in my music website, though I think you would be most interested in the song on top: "Want to Now Share" because it has various synths, and some electric guitar. Please tell me how you like the song, and how it can be improved, and I will return the favor if you wish. Here is the link:

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default ... dID=224436

[tranel]

Hi,

Listened to Want to Now Share. Some seriously groovy ideas in that song that gel surprisingly well, but the balance of the mix overall is off. The drums are too quiet in the background, one of the synth leads is way too loud. Also, I'm not sure about distorted guitar solo - sounds a bit hair metal to me.

Some immediate suggestions:

- Listen to your mix in mono. Things that are too loud will jump out at you.
- When the first synth lead comes in, it is not only way too loud (mix balance issues), but also out of tune. Tune it better against the bass.
- A bit too much delay feedback on the synth arpeggio? It gets a bit muddy.
- I think I heard at least three melodic hooks in there. Too many?
- That hair metal guitar...
- Drums feel a bit over-compressed - they could breathe more

[Hezekiel]

I agree with the too quiet drums part and the others too although I am hardly a good mixer. The song was very good. Strong vocals and melodies. Well done! You could review my Come on Baby tune unless you hate it:D

[aaron aardvark]

tranel and Hezekiel,
Thank you for the reviews, I appreciate it! I reviewed your tunes.

[Shangsean]

At first I thought this was going to be a chip tune track, but then the arp bass comes in and it all changes. The bass has punch and the vocals sound really good. I thought the song didn’t really conclude, almost like it was unfinished, but what is there sounds great. Not really my style, but very well done. Thought the mix was alright. The beginning was a little off, but I don’t think this type of thing needs a pristine production to shine.

I also listened to Bad Force 2. I didn’t think this one worked as well, but you certainly know your way around a melodic hook. I thought this one was a little repetitive and stiff. I don’t think the snare sound really suited the track – possibly too much verb. The vocals here reminded me of the B52s which are also not my thing, but solid for what they are. I think overall that this one just needs a slightly looser feel. It’s a bit too robotic.

Overall though, I think you’ve got a good thing going. I'll have a listen to some of your other tracks when I get the time.

[aaron aardvark]

Shangsean,
Thank you for the reviews! I reviewed some of your music in your recent thread. If you see a platypus named George, say hi to him for me.

[Allomerus]

Hi Aaaron,
I listened to 'Want to Share' and I enjoyed it a lot. It has an great otherworld weirdness to it. The singing and guitar are very cool! The synth at 2:40 is awesome...
I wouldn't do anything to it, leave it as it is...
Well done!

[aaron aardvark]

Allomerus,
Thank you for the kind review. I reviewed your most recent song, I believe.