Hello everyone,

I recently finished an epic orchestral track and I'd love to hear some feedback on it.

Last time you guys recommended that I tone down the amount of reverb so I went easy on the reverb this time



Thanks !

 

sounds deadly dude ! love it at 1:40 the power. too much subbass for my liking in the intro though. fucking epic good job !

 

Thanks for letting me hear this. The melody and musical progression work for me, but there's no sense of 'epic-ness' for me, and what's that distortion that starts around 1.41 - it's banging the meters to screeming and doesn't sound good. Fix that and it'll sound great.

 

Thank you for the feedback mate, really appreciate honest feedback !

At the risk of sounding like an idiot I don't hear what you're referring to :P. I keep listening to the 1:41 part but I don't hear any distortion...
Could you provide me some more details as to which sound you're talking about?
The only distorted sound I have is the plucky synth but it starts off before 1:41 so I assume it's something else.

Or are you referring to the fact that I'm blowing the limiter in the red quite heavily and that's causing overall distortion on the track?

It'd be great if you could clarify when you get the chance, thanks man !

 

Since the progression is static, I'd expect a bit more melodic movement to counter that. Overall, I think what bothers me most is lack of movement - small variations that would make the track breathe. In this state, it seems too mechanical to me. Piano part seems a bit dead and a bit too loud compared to the rest of the sounds. Drums that fade in (epic ones) are a bit uninteresting, they also lack some movement. And I don't like the synth we're left with at 2:08 - it doesn't fit the rest of the sounds in my book. Also, like the guys above me said, it's way too overwhelming from one point on, there's quite a bit of distortion.
Of course, that's just my taste, and that's what I'd change listening to it. I like the vibe it's hitting, and I think it would sound great with some improvements. Obviously you've got talent
And I hope I don't sound too critical, I think that's what can help more than just saying 'It's great!'.

 

I love it but they're right, sounds like clipping going on with the loud string swells at the climax of the track. Loving the sub and the way you're blending / morphing some of the parts. Fix the clipping and reload I say.

 

Thanks for all the constructive feedback, guys ! The feedback in this community is always constructive and helpful. I'll reopen the project this weekend and put all these suggestions to use
Cheers !

 

Sounds Epic Good work!

 

Very nice job!!!

The only thing I would add is that the "swells" are too loud or "over-powering" when they come in. And that is not a criticism - when I listen to your piece I just found them to overtake everything else going on. I would suggest pulling them back in the mix so the "flow" is not "slammed" with the loud swells (don't pull back too much, just so they don't take away from the rest of your piece). Unless of course that's what you intended then I will shut-up and repeat "nice job".

With reference to the drums. I would try to add more interest with them. Perhaps add some more intense drumming when you bring it up around where the swells are. Think like a drummer. They're not static all the way through a song. Their playing is more dynamic. Again, unless this is what you are intending.

Again, very nice job.

Please post whatever you do - I'd love to hear it once you finish it or your next go around.