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frank1985 · Post by **frank1985** » Mon May 17, 2021 4:16 pm

This track has ambient elements interspersed by a more rock / post rock oriented style. I called it Arctic Summer as that's the image the opening whammy-bar riff conjured up for me.

I’d really love some feedback!

https://soundcloud.com/fc1985/arctic-su ... RASGdavjLK

https://youtu.be/7geNvx2KuGI

The Noodlist · Post by **The Noodlist** » Mon May 17, 2021 10:58 pm

Cool, I like it.

Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Tue May 18, 2021 2:16 am

It started off in a contemplative mood and then made a surprise turn into heavier rock without losing the atmosphere and vibe of the opening. Cool guitars and drums throughout. Great mix.

Excellent overall!

layzer · Post by **layzer** » Tue May 18, 2021 4:04 am

the twang at the beginning gave me a chuckle, then it busted into a more classic rock vibe im more
familiar with. its a good solid piece of music for the most part, only quib being that it kinda ended a little abruptly. imho. good production too.

candybag · Post by **candybag** » Tue May 18, 2021 10:20 am

Great atmosphere and production!

frank1985 · Post by **frank1985** » Wed May 19, 2021 1:58 pm

Thanks for the listen fellas - glad the production's up to scratch.

I added a visual https://youtu.be/7geNvx2KuGI

Jesse Gorter · Post by **Jesse Gorter** » Wed May 19, 2021 4:53 pm

arctic summer, is that even a thing? like a winter in the tropic?

I like the atmosphere, phasing guitars, always great. the middle was a nice suprise!

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Wed May 19, 2021 9:07 pm

Jesse Gorter wrote: ↑Wed May 19, 2021 4:53 pm arctic summer, is that even a thing?

its the bit with actual daylight

nice post rock feel, once it kicks in!

Bansaw · Post by **Bansaw** » Wed May 19, 2021 9:54 pm

Like it. The arrangement etc., very good.
Enjoyed the vibe.
Seems you were aiming at a wide track, I got a lot of independent sounds in L or R, if I'm not mistaken.
I'm still trying to work out if I liked those hard L or R panned sounds.

frank1985 · Post by **frank1985** » Fri May 21, 2021 5:08 pm

Yeah i'm second guessing myself on those wide sounds... They maybe just need more processing as I left them almost dry.

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Sat May 22, 2021 11:58 pm

I wouldn't have minded if this was a couple of minutes longer. I was just getting into it when it stopped

I think you did a good job with the multiple guitar parts, and I didn't mind the panning. I thought it added interest and excitement, like some early Sabbath I was listening to today. The drums sounded great too.

Good work

frank1985 · Post by **frank1985** » Mon May 24, 2021 5:55 pm

seismic1 wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 11:58 pm I wouldn't have minded if this was a couple of minutes longer. I was just getting into it when it stopped

I think you did a good job with the multiple guitar parts, and I didn't mind the panning. I thought it added interest and excitement, like some early Sabbath I was listening to today. The drums sounded great too.

Good work

Thank you Seismic for lending me your ears - funny you should mention Sabbath. Actually that riff that comes in at 1 min is lifted from 'into the void' (just slowed down a bunch) haha. I only realised after of course. But then I think everyone's ripped off sabbath at some point

aaron aardvark · Post by **aaron aardvark** » Thu May 27, 2021 12:16 am

frank1985,
Thank you for reviewing my music! Now your song: I can tell the penguins liked your song, and so did I! In certain ways, it reminded me of The Doors (without vocals), believe it or not. The intro reminded me of Chris Isacc's "Wicked Game" though also. Cool song; I liked it all!

frank1985 · Post by **frank1985** » Thu May 27, 2021 6:08 pm

Thanks aaron for the listen - if the penguins are happy so am i

The doors comparison flatters me a little, haha - can't say that style hasn't rubbed off on me over the years though

VCA-089 · Post by **VCA-089** » Sun May 30, 2021 6:17 pm

Feels to me like an almost finished song, you could add a guitar solo part to the last section and make it longer. Great guitar tones and sound design in general. It has a very inspiring vibe to it.

Arctic Summer (Ambient/Rock/Post Rock)