"3rd variation" First track in years. Genre cinematic/beat/whoknows...

[Programentalist]

I'm back on the wagon after a long draught and this is the first thing to come out of it. Pleased with the result (and that my first venture into FL Studio after well over a year ended up with an actual song and not just an unfinished and unnamed project).

Direct link: http://k004.kiwi6.com/hotlink/f26l869hh ... iation.mp3
Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/programentalist/3rd-variation

All comments (as well as criticism) welcome!

EDIT: Well, it looks like the Kiwi account is suddenly back, I'll leave it for now and hope it was something temporary...

[folderol]

Strange track. I like the changes. Has a sort of 'going to war' film theme flavour.

[seismic1]

Strange track. I like the changes.

I rather felt that this would have made a good opening credits soundtrack to a Stephen King movie. Nice track.

[Programentalist]

Thanks for listening guys! Did the mix sound ok on your systems?

Oh, and if anyone has alternatives for Kiwi6 (see my edited OP) please share.

[macmurphy]

very unusual track - i really like it. it has a great cinematic feel without being ott or bombastic.

as for the mix, well it sounded great here, although i would have pushed the bass a bit (i'm a bit of a bass whore ) and maybe added a bit more 'warmth'...whatever the hell that is!

overall an intriguing piece of music. i look forward to hearing more.

neil.

p.s. don't look now, but you're being followed

[Esgalachoir]

Weird! I like it! I agree with macmurphy, needs maybe a little more bass and it'll be perfect.

- Corin

[seismic1]

Hmm. I've been using kiwi6 for over 7 months now. Barring a couple of server outages (that I noticed), I have found them to be pretty reliable. Their support people have always got back to me pretty quickly as well.

[Programentalist]

No reply from them as of yet, maybe I'll try registering again.

You'll be pleased to hear I'm working on something new which so far is BAAAASS in large amounts. I need to set up my monitoring so I can hear deeper bass when mixing though, it's a bit of a hassle otherwise.

[seismic1]

I usually get a reply from them within 4-5 hours.

[Programentalist]

Hmm, no reply, but my account is suddenly back and my MP3 is still there. I guess I'll let it go for now and hope this was just a glitch in the system.

EDIT: Oh, and thanks for listening McM and E!

[trimph1]

Interesting bit of work here. I'm kind of partial to this piece actually, seems to fit the cinematic scenario very well. One quibble I have is that it could use a bit more bass in it..but not that much...good variety of tone here.

[Programentalist]

Totally missed your reply trimph, but thanks for listening and commenting!

It's nothing like this piece, but for BASS you should listen to my other track, "Piano in the bassment"

[polyslax]

How interesting. Sort of a structured style with a rather menacing vibe. The sound palette is great... reminds me of The Beatles. The mix sounds a little odd to me... almost like low mids are crowding out the bass. Anyhow, very cool track!

[tatsama]

The mix sounds a little odd to me... almost like low mids are crowding out the bass. Anyhow, very cool track!

+1

interesting and engaging vibe throughout.. the mix muddied the listen for me a lil bit.. i dont like how you ended the track though.. maybe the last few notes or drum rolls could be extended/delayed out a lil more with a fade atleast.. purely personal choice though.

[core]

Really nice, original stuff. Can't comment on the mix really (listening on earbuds) but I like the musical ideas