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[Unjustified]

The intro compelled me to review.

First off, I love the vocals. They feel appropriate to the genre and the rest of the song (something I seldom find with independent producers) and the lyrics themselves are quite good also.

I wasn't a huge fan of the first crescendo, it didn't quite fulfill the anticipation created by the preceding buildup, so it feels a little flat - but it still sounds good. I also like percussion a lot, you're using a very nice genre-appropriate snare. The hats could be a little quieter, but they're fine as they are.

You do a relatively good job at keeping the piece interesting as it progresses, and I found myself enjoying it. The vocals really complete what might otherwise feel like an incomplete song.

I like it a lot, and I heartily recommend you keep producing as quickly as possible :P

10/10

Symmetrik responds:

Thanks for that, always good to see people that post helpful comments :)

[Unscented Flower]

Oddly appropriate name.

I don't know if you'd call this a full song, since it's extremely short (and you have it listed as a loop :P) but it does have some level of progression and structure = so it is more of a song than a loop.

It sounded pretty decent, I liked the happy/bouncy feel of it and it looped fairly soundly.

Overall the sounds you're using clash a little too much, though, try filling the spectrum a little more smoothly (EQing and whatnot) and you should achieve a nicer sound.
The kick sounds fairly good; it sticks out a bit, but it's fairly noticeable and that's a good thing. The percussion does sound a little quiet during crescendos however, and your clap/snare also seems a little high in the spectrum (could be a punchier, also.)

I thought the ending sounded a little lazy, but then I realized it was supposed to loop and it worked. I'd really suggest putting some delay (echo) on that piano though, or at least some reverb, as it sounds pretty flat on its own.

Good for a first full song, and I certainly recommend you continue producing.

7/10

dangoval95 responds:

Thanks so much for the review man!
I definitely agree with your suggestion of the echo effect and i'll look into that.
As for EQ'ing I have no idea how to do that, but I will look it up on youtube and definitely become better!

[SF - The edge of time]

You've only been producing for 4 months?

Damn, dude - this is pretty good, especially for the experience you've had. Far better than I was at 4 months, certainly :P

The song is very well paced, and I like the intro and use of piano. I think the crescendos aren't as interesting as they could be, but they still work very well (and apart from the hats and snare being a little bit on the high side of the spectrum, it was the only flaw I could complain about :P)

The slide on the choir also feels a tad artificial, but it's not necessarily a bad thing and I think it works well.

Overall the piece flows nicely, and I like it a lot. Keep producing, you've got talent.

10/10

Skyflair responds:

Thanks man ! yeah, i started producing sometime around april, people seemed to like like what i did so i continued to make music.
This song was a sidetrack for an EP and it was not really my strongest type :p
Im going to upload my more loved work today :) you should check it out !

[[Gloony] - Illusion]

Lengthy!

This song really isn't anything I expected, especially considering the genre (it doesn't quite fit Dance imo, though I could be wrong.)
The effects are nice (even if some of them are default Nexus-related) and overall the song progresses fairly nicely.
It feels a little flat at parts, but a lot of Dance and Trance songs sound that way to me if they're long, and the huge size of this song pretty much excuses most of my repetition related complaints.

Oh, the vocals are really cool too.

10/10

gloony responds:

First, thank you ^^

For the genre, is just cause the gender "psytrance" doesn't exist on this site, and all of the song I ear is write "Dance" (Astral Project, Brain Damage, ...), I just follow the flow :)

For the vocal, I'm really sorry, I've a french accent '^^

I try to make better the next time ;) (for avoid repetition and flat parts)

[Caliber]

Mkay.

The first section of the song really takes its time to go anywhere, with the same beat and melody going for what feels like a minute or so. I'm noticing some slight variation, but I don't get the impression that anything interesting is going to happen.
It needs something to back it up, some pads, a sub-bass, and some stronger percussion - some FX wouldn't hurt either.
I understand that this is your first submission, so don't take this the wrong way - it's just a bit boring/repetitive as it is.
I also see that it's your first attempt at any genre like this, so I can understand that.
Keep producing, improvement comes quickly.

5/10

Void responds:

Thanks for the review! :D

[Chill]

Alright, well...

This appears to be very similar to "U.F.O," with the same beat and arpeggio in the background. I like the fading pad, it works quite well, and the piece has a bit more variety than I expected; but it still feels lacking. The beat works well and the title is appropriate, but it seems that it needs to be fleshed out a bit more.
Also try to work on keep repetition down, it's a hard hurdle to get over when you're new to producing.

7/10

Void responds:

Thanks for the positive review! I find this submission better than the U.F.O one haha

[U.F.O]

Hm.

I'll start with the good: The arpeggio worked well with the beep melody, the chords seemed to flow relatively well, and the beat was stable.
Unfortunately it's a bit boring and doesn't go anywhere, this could be a 20 second loop and I'd still have heard most of it. The beep is also a little piercing and not hugely interesting. It's also a bit on the repetitive side.
The piece is certainly not awful, however, and I definitely recommend that you continue producing.

6/10

Void responds:

Thanks, I don't really like this submission that much myself, but thanks any way!

[Run Away]

Decent.

Melodies sound quite good, the introductory low-pass on the percussion sounded good also. It could be a little more interesting and needs a stronger bassline, or at least some deeper pads as it feels a little empty on the lower end of the spectrum.
As Jumbub said, the ending could also be stronger.
Nice for a first go at the genre though :P
8/10

kopacetic responds:

Thanks for your feedback!

[Design]

Hey, I like it!

I love the slow melody, it's really enhanced by the percussion; making the whole piece feel fast-paced, and yet relaxing.
I'm not a huge fan of the snare/hat samples you're using there, they're a bit piercing in comparison to the rest of the mix, but aren't hugely detrimental to the song.

I really like it.

10/10

Alloud responds:

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the feedback :3

[Bright Sky (House Mix)]

Decent.

The start is somewhat bland and takes a while to go anywhere, but sounds good when you hit those chords. At around 1:15 you seem to change keys without any smoothness of transition, and it makes the piece feel somewhat disjointed. Many sections sound good on their own, but the song lacks structure in its current incarnation, imo.
Overall, I like it - but it could be better. Try to make it more diverse and have a clearer structure - don't change keys without warning, either.
7/10

eyramusic responds:

The bit at 1:15 i'm taking out and making a better beat throughout the song thanks for the review! :)