Maybe it's just me--I didn't hear anything very repetitive going on in this piece. I think I understand why you selected pop as the genre, regarding the beats. Mostly, this is still cinematic, though it is good to know you're branching out some, genre wise.
The piano melodies and chords, as well as the strings, are arranged really nice.
Dang, even though you've rushed it, it's still very good, and I'm glad it does! Just be sure to get the rest you need, for future projects. :)
(I don't think I'd be able to rush any on my music--or anything else really. I LIKE taking my time haha. I heavily dislike having to rush on things.)
Yeah I don't think this is strictly pop, but I feel like it's the closest genre, as a lot of the instrumentation is pretty typical of a pop song.
As I said to Bosa, rushing really isn't my thing... I hate cutting corners and it killed me inside to have to do it, but it was either that or them using the iffy and unfitting stock music they had used as a placeholder. I say unfitting mainly because it wasn't even long enough to fit the whole film, so literally halfway through, it stopped and starting again! I thought that was very jarring.
It's actually a pretty long story how I had to score this in just one day, but I may as well tell it now, if you're down for putting up with my wall of text haha.
Basically, towards the end of August, a friend of mine who dabbles in film production contacted me asking me if I could score a film he's doing for Malta's independence day. I declined, as I didn't want to get involved in something while being so busy with other projects, but, not to leave him without a composer, I suggested someone here on Newgrounds, who eventually agreed to score the film.
Of course, to score something, you first need some kind of timed storyboard or ideally the completed film, but the film was still in production when I suggested the Newgrounds composer, so nothing was able to be sent at the time. The producers of the short film ran into some complications getting permissions to film at the airport, causing them to have to wait MULTIPLE WEEKS for the permission. When they finally got the go-ahead, they rushed to film and edit the video.
By mid-September, the film was finally ready, with only a FEW DAYS to spare before the final deadline, when the film would have to be complete, music and all. Meanwhile, the composer I recommended wasn't responding to messages and just flat-out disappeared (I learnt later on that he had no internet for a while and couldn't respond), so once again they were left without a composer. I felt kinda bad, because I was the one who recommended this guy and I'd feel like it'd be partially my fault if he didn't deliver, so I ultimately agreed to score it myself in the four-odd days that were left, which I thought was manageable.
Then, as if it couldn't get any worse, my friend came up to me, announcing that the director changed the deadline to THE FOLLOWING DAY, and told me that they'll probably stick with the stock music they were using as a placeholder, seeing as he thought there wouldn't be enough time to score a 6-minute video. That was when, me being the crazy dumbass I am, I said I'd do it in a night. One sleepless (but certainly not coffee-less) night later, I somehow finished the score.
In a way the only person who got me in that situation was myself. I could've just told them to stick with the stock music, which would've been more feasible, but I kinda threw logic and reason out of the window and made something anyway. They were really appreciative and in the end it was a great experience for me, but damn, I'll never forget the near-dead state I was upon finishing the score haha.
Apologies for the ramble! Thanks again for the review. c:
You're quite good at jazz! This is so catchy. The way the brass sounds I seem to like the most about this piece.
I do hear the similar style of Jungle Swing. In fact, this going together with Jungle Swing would sound really good... The soft beat going on is pretty cool, by the way. Very nice track, Step!
I already gave Chompy a try and it is an adorable and challenging game with simple gameplay.
I'm quite fond of that brass too! It's supposed to be orchestral brass, sure, but I found that it was just about versatile enough for me to fit it into a jazz setting, and of course it helped the authenticity to overlay the real instruments camoshark sent me on top of what I already had too.
Making it similar to Jungle Swing was something I definitely intended - since Jungle Swing is originally what was included in the game, and since it fit quite well, I preferred to play it safe and stick with the style that I KNOW works with the game if you get what I mean. I did try and make this track a bit more bouncy and upbeat though, since Jungle Swing had a lot more low-key/slower sections.
The right guy was picked to read the poem. I honestly would have liked to read along while listening, but that's all right. He pronounced the words very clearly. You're right on his voice sounding sexy, lol.
The drum rhythm added quite an amount of tension into this piece! I didn't notice anything off while listening to the Bodhran. I think it would have sounded even better if there was a little reverb to it though.
From someone who's skill is still developing, I'd say this is really good. You've definitely put together an atmosphere that matches perfectly with the description. All instruments are well played.
Everything blends nice, and as I mentioned to you earlier, you have a pretty voice! The harmonies and softness from your voice is a really nice touch to make this track have a very atmospheric and haunting feel.
This is really interesting to hear, and I like this quite a bit! Good job here, my friend. :)
Pretty and mellow! Nice track! I like those harpy synths (as well as the whistle-like one), and the soft vocals were a really nice touch. Everything's well in place, and I can't think of anything to suggest in consideration of improving this.
Freakin' awesome! I love this combination of House, Electro, and Dubstep. The synths are great, those varied beats are catchy. Everything flows together great.
I can't think of anything to suggest on improving, for it's just so good the way it is.
I like this much, much better than the other one, in which I hope you've improved on by now. :)
This is something funky, for sure. Nice job with the guitars! That hard hitting beat's pretty good too. Sounds like something from a retro video game. I really like the beats you've arranged.
This doesn't sound very metal to me. This is more like a hard funk track to me. If you seek to do metal, you should search for a gritty sounding electric guitar, or something similar to that.
Groooovy! I believe this sounds like a mix of disco house and funk! The blends of melodies and various instruments is awesome. Nice static-like effects. It's all so funky!
The composition is great, but I think you need to turn the volume down a little here. It will sound a little better if you do.
Thanks a lot, Fox! Yeah, I wasn't really sure about the genre, Thanks for the suggestion.
Also you have a good point there, I should turn the volume down a little, I think I exaggerated a little on this one haha.
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