The vinyl noise might not be strictly necessary, but it doesn't detract to me.  The beat is awesome on this.  The track is loud, but sounds good to me.  The end sounded fine, although I didn't particularly notice the strings actually.  Overall I like the track a lot though.

The vinyl noise might not be strictly necessary, but it doesn't detract to me. The beat is awesome on this. The track is loud, but sounds good to me. The end sounded fine, although I didn't particularly notice the strings actually. Overall I like the track a lot though.

Hey, I like it a lot.
The vinyl crackle is not necessary indeed, and I think you could get rid of it, since it's not really adding anything to the track.
At first I thought the effect on the drums was a bit too harsh, but then throughout the song it didn't bother me at all and I started to really dig it.
I do like the strings, it adds a nice drama. Wouldn't hesitate about that!

Great track

Hey, I like it a lot. The vinyl crackle is not necessary indeed, and I think you could get rid of it, since it's not really adding anything to the track. At first I thought the effect on the drums was a bit too harsh, but then throughout the song it didn't bother me at all and I started to really dig it. I do like the strings, it adds a nice drama. Wouldn't hesitate about that! Great track

Vinyl scratches are an effective time-tripping element. I know that the powerful bass & beat would have flipped the needle off my turntable in real life, which adds an extra element of unreality.

Vinyl scratches are an effective time-tripping element. I know that the powerful bass & beat would have flipped the needle off my turntable in real life, which adds an extra element of unreality.

vinylcrackles not nessesary for me in this kind of crunchy track. it sounds very professional mixed and mastered. I can regulate the level myself, but it wasn`t too loud. guitar is very OK there. The strings? couldn`t find them.

vinylcrackles not nessesary for me in this kind of crunchy track. it sounds very professional mixed and mastered. I can regulate the level myself, but it wasn`t too loud. guitar is very OK there. The strings? couldn`t find them.

I think the vinyl crackles in the intro works well and add to the overall vibe.
Hard hitting, but not too loud. I really like the end with the guitar and (subtle) strings. Everything works for me here! Well done.

I think the vinyl crackles in the intro works well and add to the overall vibe. Hard hitting, but not too loud. I really like the end with the guitar and (subtle) strings. Everything works for me here! Well done.

oooh i really like this - great vibe!

[img]https://media.giphy.com/media/pXEeGvcGzGRBm/giphy.gif[/img] oooh i really like this - great vibe!

It's fine the way it is, though movie soundbites never hurt.

It's fine the way it is, though movie soundbites never hurt.

id never listen to something and say its sorely missing a sample from a movie or something. the drums are a bit too bitcrushed for my taste but other than that id say its a very nice track and mixed/mastered just fine

id never listen to something and say its sorely missing a sample from a movie or something. the drums are a bit too bitcrushed for my taste but other than that id say its a very nice track and mixed/mastered just fine

I'm grooving on these drums. The tone and beat fit this song perfectly.

I'm grooving on these drums. The tone and beat fit this song perfectly.

Love how the bass counters with the synth ticks, especially when it does that stutter.  It has a Reznor vibe to it with those wailing guitar/synths in the back.  Well done!

Love how the bass counters with the synth ticks, especially when it does that stutter. It has a Reznor vibe to it with those wailing guitar/synths in the back. Well done!

Crunchy moody goodness. Love that beat and the atmospherics. Really got me half way in when beat drops and comes back in. Yeah.
Thanks for dedicating to WB significant others, they are saints.

Crunchy moody goodness. Love that beat and the atmospherics. Really got me half way in when beat drops and comes back in. Yeah. Thanks for dedicating to WB significant others, they are saints.

Pretty groovy! The track got me as it is. I feel like I need nothing more in the track to enjoy it.
Also, the mastering is okay, not loud.

Pretty groovy! The track got me as it is. I feel like I need nothing more in the track to enjoy it. Also, the mastering is okay, not loud.

I dig the vinyl intro/outro, matches those gritty sounds which really fatten this track up. Nice work.

I dig the vinyl intro/outro, matches those gritty sounds which really fatten this track up. Nice work.

Got a great beat. I like the somber element of the that bell tone (FM synthy sound) progression that repeats throughout most of the track.  I don't think the vinyl scratches are necessary. Or they may be too hot in the mix. Otherwise mix sounds solid. It's very clean and I think, If I may presume, that you are trying to dirty it up or warm it up a bit with either considering the movie samples or using the vinyl sounds. I'm totally guessing at this based on the warm, beautiful overdriven and lo fi sounds used in some of your other tracks. Strings worked out well!

Got a great beat. I like the somber element of the that bell tone (FM synthy sound) progression that repeats throughout most of the track. I don't think the vinyl scratches are necessary. Or they may be too hot in the mix. Otherwise mix sounds solid. It's very clean and I think, If I may presume, that you are trying to dirty it up or warm it up a bit with either considering the movie samples or using the vinyl sounds. I'm totally guessing at this based on the warm, beautiful overdriven and lo fi sounds used in some of your other tracks. Strings worked out well!

Love the crunchy beats, the droney bass, the crackles, the simplicity... you did good kid, you did real good

Love the crunchy beats, the droney bass, the crackles, the simplicity... you did good kid, you did real good

Dig the bit crushed beats and that overbearing 2 note bass line with the solid backbeat that comes in.  The vinyl crackle didn't sound warm enough to me.  It's an overused thing so has to be executed very well to make it worthwhile.  I really like the driven guitar tone at the end but the clean one not as much.  Still works fine tho!

Dig the bit crushed beats and that overbearing 2 note bass line with the solid backbeat that comes in. The vinyl crackle didn't sound warm enough to me. It's an overused thing so has to be executed very well to make it worthwhile. I really like the driven guitar tone at the end but the clean one not as much. Still works fine tho!

I agree wto.
This Song reminds me of an earthview from the ISS

I agree wto. This Song reminds me of an earthview from the ISS

UPDATE:  Thanks for everyone's feedback.  I have decided that I will remove the vinyl crackle and instead (on the album) have the song fade in from the preceding track, to give the feel that it is emanating from somewhere else.  I will also increase the volume of the strings and maybe pan them so they can come out a bit more.  The comments helped me feel confident about those changes; I love WB!

Thanks, CC!

Thanks, and agreed.  Glad to hear that the drums actually sounded too harsh and then felt okay, I did want a bit of a "shock" experience.

Excellent point!

Yeah, going to remix the strings to give them a better placement.  Thank you!

Thanks so much!  Glad you liked the piece!

Thanks!

Thanks for listening, Devieus!

Yeah, in retrospect, it was almost like an excuse or something to add a sample.  I feel better after the comments and encouragement

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone's feedback. I have decided that I will remove the vinyl crackle and instead (on the album) have the song fade in from the preceding track, to give the feel that it is emanating from somewhere else. I will also increase the volume of the strings and maybe pan them so they can come out a bit more. The comments helped me feel confident about those changes; I love WB! [quote=CosmicCairns]The vinyl noise might not be strictly necessary, but it doesn't detract to me. The beat is awesome on this. The track is loud, but sounds good to me. The end sounded fine, although I didn't particularly notice the strings actually. Overall I like the track a lot though.[/quote] Thanks, CC! [quote=dj someguy]Hey, I like it a lot. The vinyl crackle is not necessary indeed, and I think you could get rid of it, since it's not really adding anything to the track. At first I thought the effect on the drums was a bit too harsh, but then throughout the song it didn't bother me at all and I started to really dig it. I do like the strings, it adds a nice drama. Wouldn't hesitate about that! Great track [/quote] Thanks, and agreed. Glad to hear that the drums actually sounded too harsh and then felt okay, I did want a bit of a "shock" experience. [quote=Jim Wood]Vinyl scratches are an effective time-tripping element. I know that the powerful bass & beat would have flipped the needle off my turntable in real life, which adds an extra element of unreality.[/quote] Excellent point! [quote=Q-Rosh]vinylcrackles not nessesary for me in this kind of crunchy track. it sounds very professional mixed and mastered. I can regulate the level myself, but it wasn`t too loud. guitar is very OK there. The strings? couldn`t find them.[/quote] Yeah, going to remix the strings to give them a better placement. Thank you! [quote=Plantrain]I think the vinyl crackles in the intro works well and add to the overall vibe. Hard hitting, but not too loud. I really like the end with the guitar and (subtle) strings. Everything works for me here! Well done.[/quote] Thanks so much! Glad you liked the piece! [quote=kaedo sevaada][img]https://media.giphy.com/media/pXEeGvcGzGRBm/giphy.gif[/img] oooh i really like this - great vibe![/quote] Thanks! [quote=Devieus]It's fine the way it is, though movie soundbites never hurt.[/quote] Thanks for listening, Devieus! [quote=underground Luau]id never listen to something and say its sorely missing a sample from a movie or something. the drums are a bit too bitcrushed for my taste but other than that id say its a very nice track and mixed/mastered just fine[/quote] Yeah, in retrospect, it was almost like an excuse or something to add a sample. I feel better after the comments and encouragement :)

TY!!!  Glad you were into the electro-hip-hop I was going for.

Love me some Reznor!

Thanks!  That middle section is supposed to be like the sun rising after a dark night.  Glad you felt it.

Thank you!  Your validation really sets me at ease.  This is why I love WB!

Thanks!

Thanks for this excellent detailed review!  Sounds like we are on the same page of what worked and what didn't.  Going to make a few changes before this gets an album release.

LOL - that really made me smile

I agree with your remarks and am going to make some changes.  Going to remove the vinyl and do some remixing of the guitars.  Thanks for your great critique!

Nice!

[quote=onlyjokinen]I'm grooving on these drums. The tone and beat fit this song perfectly. [/quote] TY!!! Glad you were into the electro-hip-hop I was going for. [quote=Tone Matrix]Love how the bass counters with the synth ticks, especially when it does that stutter. It has a Reznor vibe to it with those wailing guitar/synths in the back. Well done![/quote] Love me some Reznor! [quote=miraclemiles]Crunchy moody goodness. Love that beat and the atmospherics. Really got me half way in when beat drops and comes back in. Yeah. Thanks for dedicating to WB significant others, they are saints. [/quote] Thanks! That middle section is supposed to be like the sun rising after a dark night. Glad you felt it. [quote=Coauctor]Pretty groovy! The track got me as it is. I feel like I need nothing more in the track to enjoy it. Also, the mastering is okay, not loud.[/quote] Thank you! Your validation really sets me at ease. This is why I love WB! [quote=Ryan]I dig the vinyl intro/outro, matches those gritty sounds which really fatten this track up. Nice work.[/quote] Thanks! [quote=NWSPR]Got a great beat. I like the somber element of the that bell tone (FM synthy sound) progression that repeats throughout most of the track. I don't think the vinyl scratches are necessary. Or they may be too hot in the mix. Otherwise mix sounds solid. It's very clean and I think, If I may presume, that you are trying to dirty it up or warm it up a bit with either considering the movie samples or using the vinyl sounds. I'm totally guessing at this based on the warm, beautiful overdriven and lo fi sounds used in some of your other tracks. Strings worked out well! [/quote] Thanks for this excellent detailed review! Sounds like we are on the same page of what worked and what didn't. Going to make a few changes before this gets an album release. [quote=Podling]Love the crunchy beats, the droney bass, the crackles, the simplicity... you did good kid, you did real good[/quote] LOL - that really made me smile :) [quote=rdomain]Dig the bit crushed beats and that overbearing 2 note bass line with the solid backbeat that comes in. The vinyl crackle didn't sound warm enough to me. It's an overused thing so has to be executed very well to make it worthwhile. I really like the driven guitar tone at the end but the clean one not as much. Still works fine tho![/quote] I agree with your remarks and am going to make some changes. Going to remove the vinyl and do some remixing of the guitars. Thanks for your great critique! [quote=m2K7]I agree wto. This Song reminds me of an earthview from the ISS[/quote] Nice!