Oriental Alien
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 616 posts since 8 May, 2012 from Sydney, Australia
Some Asian sounding instruments mixed with some big percussion and synth pads. The name came naturally as did the music. The main melody line and all the short/percussive sounds apart from the big drums (Damage) were made using Zapzorn Elements. The synth pads are from Hollowsun Altaerion and 130p. Feedback appreciated.
https://soundcloud.com/shangsean/oriental-alien
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/26l01i0es ... _alien.mp3
https://soundcloud.com/shangsean/oriental-alien
http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/26l01i0es ... _alien.mp3
- KVRAF
- 11506 posts since 13 Mar, 2009 from UK
Creepy, dramatic atmosphere. Would definitely be good in a soundtrack setting. I like the percussion and bell sound, but my favourite parts are the various synth pads.
Good work
Good work
- KVRAF
- 6325 posts since 18 Jul, 2008 from New York
Good soundtracky stuff which could easily be used in a film.
The pattern with both of your pieces is they start slowly, get interesting, and then end too soon. So you may want to think about form.
Note the word "oriental" is considered offensive in American English unless you are referring to objects like rugs.
The pattern with both of your pieces is they start slowly, get interesting, and then end too soon. So you may want to think about form.
Note the word "oriental" is considered offensive in American English unless you are referring to objects like rugs.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 616 posts since 8 May, 2012 from Sydney, Australia
I'm not American, but I was referring to a rug.
"That rug's alive!" they cried.
"That's no rug, that's an alien!" came the reply.
Hence the title...
Good call on the form. I agree that it's something to look at, although I think this track has said all that's needed to be said in this case. I just tend to create things in little scenes and when the scene is over in my head, so is the track. I can see why you would have a problem with the form of BELOW ZERO though and it is something I want to go back to.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks also to seismic1.
"That rug's alive!" they cried.
"That's no rug, that's an alien!" came the reply.
Hence the title...
Good call on the form. I agree that it's something to look at, although I think this track has said all that's needed to be said in this case. I just tend to create things in little scenes and when the scene is over in my head, so is the track. I can see why you would have a problem with the form of BELOW ZERO though and it is something I want to go back to.
Thanks for the feedback.
Thanks also to seismic1.
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- KVRAF
- 8072 posts since 12 Dec, 2003 from Canada
Nice piece! I quite enjoyed the listen and especially +1 with Tim on the more pad like sounds. One element I found to be a bit of a disconnect with the mood the track was putting me in - the trailer toms. I found them a bit overbearing for the other parts. Could just be the vibe I was getting that clashed with them...
- KVRAF
- 2645 posts since 21 Jul, 2004
interesting track. i agree that the toms could be dealt with differently - just making them sound a bit more lo-fi would probably do the trick. i really like the off-kilter atmosphere, it creates an excellent feeling of suspense.
neil.
neil.
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- KVRAF
- 3059 posts since 13 Jul, 2003 from outer rim
I quite like the dramatic percussion parts
Everything sounds clear, with the alien kind of discordant edge, interesting stuff.
Everything sounds clear, with the alien kind of discordant edge, interesting stuff.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 616 posts since 8 May, 2012 from Sydney, Australia
Thanks for the constructive feedback. I too was unsure about the epic drums. They originally weren't so epic, but I had some issues with the original sound I had. They've grown on me though.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.