prototype 1984

Hi guys any feedback appreciated, im going to take the time to check int your masterpieces too

only sample is the drum loop!!! no vsts used all analog synths tr808 and Yamaha fm synths enjoy

https://soundcloud.com/thevco/theprototype1984

Beginning sounds much like Vangelis' Blade Runner soundtrack. I like all the vintage drum sounds here. Like someone already said there, it has an 80's action movie feel to it. Maybe a bit monotous at times but mostly it evolves nicely.

The mix sounds a bit strange. Those toms that come in are panned a bit too hard left and right to my ears, and they're a bit too loud compared to the rest of the audio.

thanks this helps heaps really appreciate this :) all the best and thanks for taking the time to do this for me :)

this one is badass. the beginning reminded me a little of D-scape by aphex twin and the synth riff was really energizing

wow thanks for your kind words :)

This is so cool, really has that 80's action movie feel to it, like another person said.

thanks for all the feedback it really helps i will take the time to check your works too :) all the best be happy that's the name of the game :)

Pretty good, mang. Really good base, but here are my crits: I felt that the "pssh" chh on the drums interrupted the flow of the funk, especially in the beginning. Eventually the pssh melds, but overall, I think if it were only used at the end of 8,16 bars or something, it would add to less-repetitive structure and also allow for those 80's bassline tingos to flow more funky. PHUNK! My main crit, is that this could really really use a main theme melody the peak the mysterious vibes. It's good background music for like a walking down the street vigilante, but at the same time, it's almost a really strong main theme type track. If you can come up with a good lead melody to go over what you have to flesh out the theme, this track will be solid.

For maybe some inspiration:

[youtubehd]uB1NiNKwueE[/youtubehd]

As for "my masterpieces" to check out- haha- here is a snippet of an old track of mine in a similar vein (sorta), but bit more post post retro phuture with less mystery:

wow!! thanks so much for this just what i needed massive respect :)

do u do the drums?? they sound cool the line you used in parts reminded me of hey boy hey girl by the chem, bros not sure if thats good or not??

who are u signed with?? all the best :)

Yah, I did ze drums. I know whattchya mean by Chem Broz. Thanks for listening! I am signed to Planet Mu, but Mike P does not know yet because I have not sent him my current masterpiece ultra phuture album. Ha!

That bass line is real sick. The track definitely has a fully formed sound/aesthetic, but I agree with the poster above who mentioned that it can get a little monotonous. That's something I've been personally struggling with as well: how to develop tracks in a way that they continue to be interesting. Keep up the good work!

ok what i will do is post extended version with the soundscape at the end would love the feedback on that too. might sound a bit different then?? really appreciate all your guys help, thats whats its all about in the end just helping each other be the best we can be!!!! :)

the extended cut..........skip to near the 7min mark for those who have already listen to he first cut

https://soundcloud.com/thevco/prototype-1984-long-version

play more with the the drums

It's not a complete track, that bassline doesn't vary throughout. So whilst when it comes in you go, "oh, nice play on the knight rider idea", then it just goes on and on in tedious monotony. Also, unless they are particularly noteworthy, intros will suck all the life out of a piece before it even has a chance to live, try to cut them right down if you have to have them, you still have the middle of the song to play around with if you want to drift off for a little bit but not too long.

So in short, drop the intro and get straight to the funk. Build more of the song before you put it out there, don't just live off the one idea. And what 4d0lf (drums) and peace (chorus) said.

sweet thanks for this :)

I like this, bass grooves nicely, felt the snares could punch harder, but that is a taste thing. Good job.

wow thanks for the kind words it wasn't easy to do :)