Italo Disco 80s style
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 18 Jul, 2013
Current final Version:
https://soundcloud.com/rends-1/remember-italo-disco
Enjoy
Former Version V2:
https://soundcloud.com/rends-1/italo-80 ... -rough-mix
Edit: First Version
https://soundcloud.com/rends-1/italo-disco-rough-mix
Made my first step into the Italo Disco Genre
https://soundcloud.com/rends-1/remember-italo-disco
Enjoy
Former Version V2:
https://soundcloud.com/rends-1/italo-80 ... -rough-mix
Edit: First Version
https://soundcloud.com/rends-1/italo-disco-rough-mix
Made my first step into the Italo Disco Genre
Last edited by Rends on Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:30 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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ChameleonMusic ChameleonMusic https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=430348
- KVRAF
- 1611 posts since 23 Nov, 2018 from Birmingham, UK
Some nice ideas in there....definitely got potential.
Maybe needs a contrasting section so that groove drops out for a few bars before dropping back in with even more layers for a big finish maybe?
A bit of variety in the sounds might add to the track as well?
Maybe needs a contrasting section so that groove drops out for a few bars before dropping back in with even more layers for a big finish maybe?
A bit of variety in the sounds might add to the track as well?
Mark Taylor, Chameleon Music - Professional composition and sound design for all media since 1994.
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https://www.chameleonmusic.co.uk/
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 18 Jul, 2013
Thx for your feedback. And you made some good comments. I worked on the track since a week. I played already with another synth sequence layer for the final part but found the result to washed out (lack of a better term). Might looking for a different sound and try again. I think the song could need some vocals too (not sure if my voice will fit in here).
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- KVRAF
- 2367 posts since 17 Apr, 2004
What Chameleon said, and that beat needs to change too. The claps are a nice touch, and you could do more of that kind of stuff too (toms come to mind).
At the moment, you've got the vibe and the basics, but it really needs something to differentiate the different sections.
At the moment, you've got the vibe and the basics, but it really needs something to differentiate the different sections.
Voted KVR's resident drunk Robert Smith impersonator (thanks Frantz!)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2myYesRBRgQB3LkZzEYdt5 | https://soundcloud.com/steevm/
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- KVRAF
- 1988 posts since 19 Aug, 2008
Got a nice drive and beat to it. Maybe some reverb on some elements in keeping with the retro style; just to give more dimension int he mix.
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- KVRian
- 1359 posts since 3 Dec, 2002
Nice track my only comment: seems like it needs a little more low end (Disco)thump.
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 18 Jul, 2013
- KVRAF
- 7691 posts since 11 Jun, 2006
add some hats, shakers, or tamborines
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 18 Jul, 2013
- KVRAF
- 9577 posts since 16 Dec, 2002
Bring in some more toms earlier than just at the end and as mentioned before introduce some hit hat/percs for more energy, movement and variation. And make the bass line more prominent. Its a nice start for this style but still sounds like a backing track. Just my crappy opinion.
Or avoid all the above and add vocals
Or avoid all the above and add vocals
Amazon: why not use an alternative
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- KVRAF
- 2367 posts since 17 Apr, 2004
It's a definite improvement, but still missing some of that excitement factor. Which ties in with the above comment.
On top of the points mentioned there, I'm missing some short melodic ditties. The current instrumental parts are quite dense - if the part is playing in a section, it is playing throughout. That's fine; they are part of that backing track mentioned above. What is missing are short little phrases that do the complete opposite; for example as an answer to that main melody at the end of every second bar, you can add a little 3-6 note reply on another instrument once the other phrase is finishing. Something sparse to complement the dense. Apply that thinking elsewhere, adding little flurries and supporting melodies. That way, the backing track can be the backdrop, and the little details make the scene more vibrant and engaging.
It's these subtle changes with things coming in and out that help create that the excitement and movement that is still missing. You've got the meat and potatoes, now add the spices and condiments. You don't want to add too much of any one, but without them, the whole dish is missing that certain something. These are the bits that bring out the best in the track and make it tasty.
On top of the points mentioned there, I'm missing some short melodic ditties. The current instrumental parts are quite dense - if the part is playing in a section, it is playing throughout. That's fine; they are part of that backing track mentioned above. What is missing are short little phrases that do the complete opposite; for example as an answer to that main melody at the end of every second bar, you can add a little 3-6 note reply on another instrument once the other phrase is finishing. Something sparse to complement the dense. Apply that thinking elsewhere, adding little flurries and supporting melodies. That way, the backing track can be the backdrop, and the little details make the scene more vibrant and engaging.
It's these subtle changes with things coming in and out that help create that the excitement and movement that is still missing. You've got the meat and potatoes, now add the spices and condiments. You don't want to add too much of any one, but without them, the whole dish is missing that certain something. These are the bits that bring out the best in the track and make it tasty.
Voted KVR's resident drunk Robert Smith impersonator (thanks Frantz!)
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2myYesRBRgQB3LkZzEYdt5 | https://soundcloud.com/steevm/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2myYesRBRgQB3LkZzEYdt5 | https://soundcloud.com/steevm/
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- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 59 posts since 18 Jul, 2013
Many thx for all your Tips and suggestions. I already tried a few things that didn‘t work for me. Need to put this project asside for a few days to get some new inspirations. I also didn‘t found an answer sound that i like yet. Will come back when i have something new.
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Paladin on a Horse Paladin on a Horse https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=478325
- Banned
- 83 posts since 7 Nov, 2020
It's OK so far, but doesn't sound very finished yet.
Could flow a lot better.
Could flow a lot better.
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