Love the reversed samples.  Excellent vibe on this one.  Guitar is pretty too

Love the reversed samples. Excellent vibe on this one. Guitar is pretty too

This is awesome, dude. Such a vibe

This is awesome, dude. Such a vibe

Beautiful, man.  Love the chord composition and pushing that motion from 7/8 to 9/8 in there and still having it sit nicely.  Ultra feels on the synth tones and guitar, as well. 

Beautiful, man. Love the chord composition and pushing that motion from 7/8 to 9/8 in there and still having it sit nicely. Ultra feels on the synth tones and guitar, as well.

Very nice melancholic track that also has a kind of "let's do this" vibe.

I don't know about the mix, seems fine, the only thing that I could see could improve the mix is more dynamics in the composition, so when it goes between pads, and drums, and drums with sustain on cymbals, it could hit harder simply because it's a contrast. otherwise even tho the mix is good and sound is powerful, the monotony makes it feel less impactful.... ?!?!? maybe, idk. I mean you do have sections that do a bit of this stuff already, so idk.

man that is a great dream and one that can only leave you happy over and over, because it is both self-fulfilling (low stakes) and also pushes you to higher places as you become ready for pushing yourself there. it's nice you found weeklybeats because it's exactly what gives you this chance to push yourself, and in a very cozy atmosphere with nice people. idk how you can find an audience, it's the bane of all musicians these days - we just wanna be heard. but at least you know your fellow WBers will lend an ear every week hehe. the rest will come!!! we gotchu!

Very nice melancholic track that also has a kind of "let's do this" vibe. I don't know about the mix, seems fine, the only thing that I could see could improve the mix is more dynamics in the composition, so when it goes between pads, and drums, and drums with sustain on cymbals, it could hit harder simply because it's a contrast. otherwise even tho the mix is good and sound is powerful, the monotony makes it feel less impactful.... ?!?!? maybe, idk. I mean you do have sections that do a bit of this stuff already, so idk. [quote=GregVK]My dreams are relatively small. I just want to make whatever it is that only I can make, and share it. [/quote] man that is a great dream and one that can only leave you happy over and over, because it is both self-fulfilling (low stakes) and also pushes you to higher places as you become ready for pushing yourself there. it's nice you found weeklybeats because it's exactly what gives you this chance to push yourself, and in a very cozy atmosphere with nice people. idk how you can find an audience, it's the bane of all musicians these days - we just wanna be heard. but at least you know your fellow WBers will lend an ear every week hehe. the rest will come!!! we gotchu!

Autotile high five! Love the progression. This sounds like a million bucks. Gotta make sure I don't miss any of your releases

Autotile high five! Love the progression. This sounds like a million bucks. Gotta make sure I don't miss any of your releases :)

Lovely work! Slightly melancholic rainy day vibes, especially with that noise in the halfway break. Warm comfy sounds, chill beat and nice programming all around. Guitar is cool too, gives it a bit of life. That voice-like lead at the end is SOO good, is that an M8 synth? How the heck did you do that?

I think the mix is really clean and super neatly done, it's a very nice listening experience. So take the following mix comments with a huge grain of salt! Maybe turn down the hats slightly, it could also work to give them slight pitch and volume randomisation, just so a bit they're less static. Also the wide chord synth (the one that start at 0:12) is a bit loud, so when it drops out for the main groove there is a slight dip in energy where I'd expect it to go harder. Some more aggressive sidechaining from the kick on bass and pads can add some more punch without pushing the volume. But overall very nice work, really nice journey, beautiful sounds and already a super clean mix. Nice one!

Lovely work! Slightly melancholic rainy day vibes, especially with that noise in the halfway break. Warm comfy sounds, chill beat and nice programming all around. Guitar is cool too, gives it a bit of life. That voice-like lead at the end is SOO good, is that an M8 synth? How the heck did you do that? I think the mix is really clean and super neatly done, it's a very nice listening experience. So take the following mix comments with a huge grain of salt! Maybe turn down the hats slightly, it could also work to give them slight pitch and volume randomisation, just so a bit they're less static. Also the wide chord synth (the one that start at 0:12) is a bit loud, so when it drops out for the main groove there is a slight dip in energy where I'd expect it to go harder. Some more aggressive sidechaining from the kick on bass and pads can add some more punch without pushing the volume. But overall very nice work, really nice journey, beautiful sounds and already a super clean mix. Nice one!

This feels comfortable.
Don't worry about making art, being human is qualification enough.
- Valx

This feels comfortable. Don't worry about making art, being human is qualification enough. - Valx

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

Much appreciated! Looking forward to hearing yours from this week!

Thanks! Haha that 7/8 to 9/8 motion started as a regular 4/4, but placing a chord on the 4th beat gave me the idea.
Glad you liked it!

[quote=Disposable Planet]Love the reversed samples. Excellent vibe on this one. Guitar is pretty too[/quote] Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! [quote=dadboy]This is awesome, dude. Such a vibe[/quote] Much appreciated! Looking forward to hearing yours from this week! [quote=HoolieBrown]Beautiful, man. Love the chord composition and pushing that motion from 7/8 to 9/8 in there and still having it sit nicely. Ultra feels on the synth tones and guitar, as well. [/quote] Thanks! Haha that 7/8 to 9/8 motion started as a regular 4/4, but placing a chord on the 4th beat gave me the idea. Glad you liked it!

Yeah, you're absolutely right. For a long time I dreamed of success, fame, etc. Now I just want to be able to support my family and make art! Love what you had to say about it being a self-fulfilling goal, and that it can also prepare you for bigger goals!
And yeah, Weeklybeats is wonderful. The cozy atmosphere and nice people you mentioned make a huge positive impact on how much time I spend working on my own music!

Thanks for the mix critiques! You're right, there could definitely be more dynamic variation. Both in the mix and the arrangement.
I think I also need to work on my mastering skills (not crushing too much life out of the mix with the mastering limiter) It's easy to do in the DAW, but harder on the M8 where it's more about listening.

Anyway. Thanks again for the feedback!

[quote=horatiuromantic]Very nice melancholic track that also has a kind of "let's do this" vibe. I don't know about the mix, seems fine, the only thing that I could see could improve the mix is more dynamics in the composition, so when it goes between pads, and drums, and drums with sustain on cymbals, it could hit harder simply because it's a contrast. otherwise even tho the mix is good and sound is powerful, the monotony makes it feel less impactful.... ?!?!? maybe, idk. I mean you do have sections that do a bit of this stuff already, so idk. [quote=GregVK]My dreams are relatively small. I just want to make whatever it is that only I can make, and share it. [/quote] man that is a great dream and one that can only leave you happy over and over, because it is both self-fulfilling (low stakes) and also pushes you to higher places as you become ready for pushing yourself there. it's nice you found weeklybeats because it's exactly what gives you this chance to push yourself, and in a very cozy atmosphere with nice people. idk how you can find an audience, it's the bane of all musicians these days - we just wanna be heard. but at least you know your fellow WBers will lend an ear every week hehe. the rest will come!!! we gotchu![/quote] Yeah, you're absolutely right. For a long time I dreamed of success, fame, etc. Now I just want to be able to support my family and make art! Love what you had to say about it being a self-fulfilling goal, and that it can also prepare you for bigger goals! And yeah, Weeklybeats is wonderful. The cozy atmosphere and nice people you mentioned make a huge positive impact on how much time I spend working on my own music! Thanks for the mix critiques! You're right, there could definitely be more dynamic variation. Both in the mix and the arrangement. I think I also need to work on my mastering skills (not crushing too much life out of the mix with the mastering limiter) It's easy to do in the DAW, but harder on the M8 where it's more about listening. Anyway. Thanks again for the feedback!

Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words, guys!

[quote=jimmac]Autotile high five! Love the progression. This sounds like a million bucks. Gotta make sure I don't miss any of your releases :)[/quote] [quote=DESLRV]This feels comfortable. Don't worry about making art, being human is qualification enough. - Valx[/quote] Thank you! Really appreciate the kind words, guys!

Thank you!
I appreciate the detailed feedback! The voce lead at the end is a piece of the vocal sample. But I added some notes from an FM synth patch on the same track. So it cuts in and out of the sample. In case we're talking about different parts, do you mean the voice thing at 03:54?

You have a lot of great points re: the mix.
Going to note these down and use some of the techniques next time. You're right about the wide chord synth thing. Definitely a bit too loud.

Anyway. Thanks again!

[quote=Dustsucker]Lovely work! Slightly melancholic rainy day vibes, especially with that noise in the halfway break. Warm comfy sounds, chill beat and nice programming all around. Guitar is cool too, gives it a bit of life. That voice-like lead at the end is SOO good, is that an M8 synth? How the heck did you do that? I think the mix is really clean and super neatly done, it's a very nice listening experience. So take the following mix comments with a huge grain of salt! Maybe turn down the hats slightly, it could also work to give them slight pitch and volume randomisation, just so a bit they're less static. Also the wide chord synth (the one that start at 0:12) is a bit loud, so when it drops out for the main groove there is a slight dip in energy where I'd expect it to go harder. Some more aggressive sidechaining from the kick on bass and pads can add some more punch without pushing the volume. But overall very nice work, really nice journey, beautiful sounds and already a super clean mix. Nice one![/quote] Thank you! I appreciate the detailed feedback! The voce lead at the end is a piece of the vocal sample. But I added some notes from an FM synth patch on the same track. So it cuts in and out of the sample. In case we're talking about different parts, do you mean the voice thing at 03:54? You have a lot of great points re: the mix. Going to note these down and use some of the techniques next time. You're right about the wide chord synth thing. Definitely a bit too loud. Anyway. Thanks again!

Yeah that one! I guess it's the same sound as the one that comes in around 2:50. Cool sample, blends real natural with your synth work.

[quote=GregVK]In case we're talking about different parts, do you mean the voice thing at 03:54?[/quote] Yeah that one! I guess it's the same sound as the one that comes in around 2:50. Cool sample, blends real natural with your synth work.

Awesome! Thanks, man!

Very cool how sampling can make almost anything sound like a synth.

[quote=Dustsucker][quote=GregVK]In case we're talking about different parts, do you mean the voice thing at 03:54?[/quote] Yeah that one! I guess it's the same sound as the one that comes in around 2:50. Cool sample, blends real natural with your synth work.[/quote] Awesome! Thanks, man! Very cool how sampling can make almost anything sound like a synth.

Man, great atmosphere. For some reason a lot of m8 songs have this very specific vibe to it which i just cant get enough of. this one is one of them.

Man, great atmosphere. For some reason a lot of m8 songs have this very specific vibe to it which i just cant get enough of. this one is one of them.

Appreciate it, man!
Yeah, I love how the tools influence what you make.
It's like a collaboration between what's in your head, and the possibilities and limitations of your skills/tools.

Glad you like it!

Appreciate it, man! Yeah, I love how the tools influence what you make. It's like a collaboration between what's in your head, and the possibilities and limitations of your skills/tools. Glad you like it!