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[Final Summer]

Very confusing...

First hand impression:
You FINALY have a reasonable kick:D And the synth itself is pretty nifty as well, although I dont like how you made the melody with it.

Overall this is VERY confusing, and even though you've figured out how to improve your kick and synth, this track still needs ALOT of work.
It seems like the melody is just a compilation of random notes, and I honestly cant hear where the melody starts, and where it ends. It ruins the track completely for me, which is sad, since you have some good elements in this song:(
I'm sorry, but I cant give you more then 5 for this one:(

Michael425 responds:

Hey man, I'm glad you noticed that i've upgraded my sounds.

I have to disagree with you completely on how you think "the melody is just a compilation of random notes". The only reason I made this song was for the tune/melody. I focused my effort on the melody.

Yes, you may think that the melody is just random notes from 0:28-0:46 but that is because the tune has to fit with the drum variation I added.

Some people like my songs, and some people don't.

Thanks for your Review though.

[.HLS. Russia Privjet (Live)]

Hi-oh:)

Firsthand impression:
The crowd effect is WAAAAAAAY to loud, and it's hard to hear the rest of the song:S

When that's said, lets get on with the review!
Your synth is nice, and you definately did a nice job at recreating the melody, but the song as a whole needs wariation. Especialy the kick. Try making small twists and turns in the kick once in a while. It truly does help alot! Your percuation, and the rest of the beat for that matter, is rather boring as well... It's nearly the same thing all the way through the song. Some breakbeat of some sort would definately help:)
The bass is nearly none-excistant, and it kinda sound around the middle of the song, after the first break, it sounds like the song starts over, and you played the first part again.
You need to make a climax of some sort. Something that'll make people on the dance floor go CRAZY:D
I'd also recomand that you put some more sound effects in there, to spice it up a notch:P

I liked the blade-ish synt that starts around 1 min into the song, but it would've been cooler if it had some sort of specific melody, instead of just being plane monitome:)

You did an ok job overall, but I won't give you more then 6 stars for this one. I'll take a look at your other songs:)

(Btw, I'm trying to help. Please dont look at me as a stupid and negative idiot:)

heartless1298 responds:

Thanks for the review! I really do need the help, as I am just a beginner. The crowd effect, by the way, was supposed to be really loud... giving you the effect of a live performance. And I won't look at you as a stupid and negative idiot. Thanks for the help!

[Crossing the Threshold]

Definately not bad:)

Fist off I can hear your song has a lot of focus on the piano, just as in your previous song:) You're pretty good at making nice piano melodies, but I dont think the piano alone will do it as the base of the track, if you know what I mean:S
Try n' make some breaks or something where you use the piano, instead of letting the piano play practicly all the way through the track.

ANYWAY! As for the synth:
It gets a little boring in the long run, and I almost get tired of it before the song even ends:S

Your kick and your bass is nearly non-excistant. Try n' turn those up a notch. Perhaps you should put som diskant on your kick as well:)
Your hi-hat thingy needs work as well.

When thats said, I can hear you're doing a little progress, even though I gotta admit the theme was better in your previous track.
You deserve 7/10 nonetheless:)

Michael425 responds:

thanks.

[He's going to be the...]

Gotta agree with Nubbinowns

Well... First of all, I'd like to agree with Nubbinowns... There is no climax... At all:S
You should've thrown in a 4/4 kick (I think that is what it's called:P) and a fat bass after the vocal part, that would've been cool^^

When that's said:
I really like the melodies. Doesn't matter if it's the rather clasic one with the piano in the beginning, or the one you made with your synth. They all seem good to me:)
It's a nice detail that you changed your synth melo alot. It keeps the song interesting!
Last but not least... The genre says it's techno, but the only thing in this song that has anything to do with techno is the synth:S

Oh well, can't think of anything else to say without writing too much-.-
Keep on mixin':)

Michael425 responds:

Yeah, it does sound like it is definitely missing something after the audio clip. I might redo this song after I make some more. Thanks though.

[_=Hooligan=_]

Interesting!

Aight... where to start... First off I disagree with Dj Infitiny on the intro part... I fucking LOVE that breakbeat! Although it kinda remind me of 3 the hard way, by showtek:S
The beat kicks in a little to suden at 0:25 though. It's a shame, as it seems out of place:( The bass isn't quite my taste eather, but the "scratch-alike" sounds is rocking my fucking socks man!

It's pretty neat when the bells start at 1:42, and it's getting even better as the melody starts shortly after:) Seriously... That melody sounds kinda pro to me, but the bass at 3:09 does NOT fit it at all.

You add a nice twist with the 8-but break at 3:47, and it's quite a positive surprice, as I fucking LOVE 8-but:D

In general I think a few more twists and turns would be nice, but overall it's a fucking nice track! Keep on practicing, and you'll become even better!:D

Hotplurplegnome responds:

THIS IS HOW REVIEWS SHOULD BE PEOPLE!
makes me want to make another one right NOW!
no kidding
thanks alot!

[(DJI) Popcorn 2008 (DJI)]

...

Dude... This is way below your standarts...
Your tracks are usualy quite interesting, but this one was a pain in the ass to listen to, and I'm only giving it 4 stars because the soundquality was pretty nifty (which is a good thing:P).
Your bass line and your melody does NOT go along good. All I can hear is one long disharmony. It is my impression that you are normaly pretty good at finding suitible basslines for your melodies, but you royaly screwed this track with that bassline...

BUT! I gotta admit the kicks and beats was pretty nice! Although you still neat to put a break beat in there somewhere;) Besides that, you should try n make a break with a different melody from the main theme, to spice up your tracks once in a while:)

Btw, check out my new track "Drop It (2008 Remake) if you want to:) You liked my last track, so you might like this one as well:)

Oh, and remember. I'm doing this to help you, not demotivate you;)

DJ-Infinity responds:

Yeah, I know it sucks a bit and I appriciate your honest approach. Guess you could say this is my musical equivalent to the Virtual Boy, which FAILED... although I don't this is QUITE that bad =)

This is just one of those songs that just does work well... especially with Dance 7 eJay -.- Anyway, my next song will be a million times better! =P

And yes, Ill check out your new tune! You should get a review from me very soon. Thanks!

[Hard 'N' Happy (DJI Mix)]

WAY to repeative:(

Its happy indeed. And hardcore as well:P
I must admit that the melody is nice, and the melody is quite catchy!
Although you should put some more variation into the track. There isn't one point in the song where the kick is is replaced by some breakbeat or anything new. Its just one song with a kick going all the way through the track.
What you with the kick at 2:42, though, was pretty damn neat, and I love what you did with the melody at 2:47.
Also, you should try and make a break, and put a secondary melody in it. In that way you'll keap your song interesting:)
I'll definately give the rest of your songs a listen though, as this was quite neat. It's definately better then alot of the other tracks people put up on new grounds.
i voted 4 and 8:)
Try n' put some variation in there, and i might give you a perfect score:P

(thanks for the reviw btw! it's greatly apriciated!)

DJ-Infinity responds:

Right, now that you have said that, I think I know why it is too repetitive. I wont change anything on this tune because this is meant to be based on Breeze & Styles hardcore and they dont really use breaks as far as I know.

I will however, use breaks in my next mix and bring in a new melody =) I've been wanting to use the amen break which I have got off the internet recently, so I'll be slicing that up for ya soon =P

Variation is a tricky thing, but one day I will get it. Thanks for your review! People like you make people like me better musicians!

[Want Some Of This?]

Hell ya!

Hmmm, this is quite catchy, actualy:P You got the vocal mixed in there really well! Good job on that part!
My only real critique, is that it need variation. But other then that, it's cool as hell!

DJ-Infinity responds:

I know, I have a problem with variation because of my way of progression. If I keep getting bugged about it though, I'm sure I'll lower the repetitiveness of my tunes =P
Thanks for your review, dude!