Tis Madness! (Straight From H.I.P. HQ)

[atomic_(no)afro]

Alrighty people here are some tracks that I've been working on if anyone want to take a listen and give some feedback it would be appreciated.

5 K-Bit Theater

http://www.atomic-afro.com/music/hip/k-bit.mp3

Victory Lap (2nd time posted)

http://www.atomic-afro.com/music/hip/vlap.mp3

The Mad Monster (Beta Version)

http://www.atomic-afro.com/music/hip/madmonster.mp3

[atomic_(no)afro]

bump

[atomic_(no)afro]

Sorry for the 2nd bump, but some kind of response would be nice.

ATA

[altaran]

experimental electro breakbeat?
I find it very original

[atomic_(no)afro]

Thanks altaran, I try my best to be different than the rest.

ATA

[hesnotthemessiah]

Hi atomic_afro. Liked The Mad Monster - good thumping beat - kind of reminds me of The Chemical Brothers. This should definately be on the top of your list of downloads. The other two tracks really didn't leave any impression on me - some good ideas but no real substance.

I think some of the sounds used didn't suit the music - the main lead in The Mad Monster for instance - a sort of organy sound, to me, just didn't seem to work and there was no real hook to go along with the great rhythm and ambience you created. I think you need more structure and "light and shade" aswell - quieter moments (usually the verse) followed by more intense louder moments (usually the chorus) - this would give the songs more structure and increase the impact of the chorus. Some of the instrument levels seemed a bit out aswell - some sounds were too loud or just didn't sound right where they were placed in the mix. I think you also need to introduce more sounds to keep the track interesting and give it that "professional" edge - if you listen to something like Orbital you can hear tiny sounds that don't really standout in the mix but, when used, add that something that lifts the track. I did notice, especially in The Mad Monster, that you did add additional drum sounds as the track progressed to "build" the track to its crescendo but I think you probably need to add even more drums and instruments/effects as the track progresses to keep the listener interested.

Try introducing some gated VST effects - especially on The Mad Monster - perhaps introduce this half way through the track, triggered by your drums on the main lead to lift the track.

These are only my opinions and I expect a lot of people would disagree, but that's what it's all about!

Keep up the good work!

All the best.

Nev.