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Music & Sound FX / Dragon's Tear [New Song]

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da power pwnerer
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Posted: 29th Jun 2008 17:50 Edited at: 30th Jun 2008 04:43
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I took Rudolpho's advice on making a better song, and this was the product This piece is called 'Dragon's Tear'. It can be used as either a dungeon theme or a battle theme (I was thinking more dungeon than battle ) It took somewhere around 7-9 hours to finish. My goal for this song was to, I guess, make a better song lol A good enough song to almost match up with a song from the Chrono Cross OST. I doubt it can though lol.

I wasn't sure about the drum beat in this song, so I need your opinions if they should stay in the song or not. There is also a very subtle bassline in there.

It isn't very long, but I think I am getting better, so Give it a listen and comment

The next song is gonna be an overworld theme for an RPG

UPDATE: New download



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Well, unfortunately I will have to say that I don't find it very melodical
Maybe the drum beat should sound better if you replaced the... is it a cymbal or a tambourin? (I'm meaning the one that isn't the ride cymbal).

Also, it seems that the reverb is a tad overdriven, and the bass a bit too loud.

It isn't very repetative, however, but I strongly suggest you to lower the reverb a bit and write a melody for it - then it could probably sound pretty good

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Well, I couldn't properly edit it, for both my speakers are blown and I am listening with the most quiet headphones that you can possibly imagine I'll edit it later today, when I get to my good pc. Thanks for the comment, though



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Quote: "Also, it seems that the reverb is a tad overdriven, and the bass a bit too loud."


Yes, pull off some of the reverb and tune the bass down a bit. That would be a good place to start. Than when you add a nice melody for it as Rudolpho suggests it will be a nice song for sure. The theme for the song is there just need to tweak some things up and it will be just fine.

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Wow, didn't realize how much reverb I had there lol I just listened to it on my good pc.



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All good Dan, just pull some off and lighten the bass about 15-20% and it should sound a ton better. Can't wait to hear the final product.

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Posted: 30th Jun 2008 04:40 Edited at: 30th Jun 2008 05:36
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Alright, reverb pulled and bass volume reduced. Sounds pretty good

One question though, how can I make it more melodic? It has a pretty good melody now, I think

Uploaded Reverb is on the lowest possible setting.



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Posted: 1st Jul 2008 01:19 Edited at: 1st Jul 2008 01:21
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Yeah, it sounds better.
What I meant with the melody part is that you could add a lead instrument that would play some sort of "main melody".

If you're looking for inspiration, I suggest that you play around with a french horn or a trombone to this track in order to make up some melody. If you do decide to add such a melody, you should probably lower the piano level a bit, so that the two instruments won't conflict.

Edit: Or just use the additional instrument to strenghten the piano's melody, if you wish

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Oh, I see I will try out those instruments I'm surprised Grandma hasn't commented yet



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Quote: "I'm surprised Grandma hasn't commented yet"


oops, sorry.

Yup, definitely improvement. This time around, I didn't find anything annoying.

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Thanks lol



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Quote: "Or just use the additional instrument to strenghten the piano's melody, if you wish"


Correct, of a few sound effects... A ton better. Sounds good. Keep it up!

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Thanks Maybe I'll add a proper ending to the song



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That I would recommend

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