sidedraft - shrunken head riddim (bassy spacey deepy 155bpm)

[sidedraft]

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Feedback is always appreciated.

[alpz]

Has a lot of potential, like how the sounds go well with each other, interesting track. I think it lacks emotion a bit though, could benefit greatly from some sparse pads or melodic parts. Also I think the percussion that sounds like a metal garbage can being hit is a bit too prominent. I'd also lengthen the tail on the 808 to give it some more sub presence, I like the idea but it doesn't fill the sub area enough in my opinion.

[blip]

I like it a lot, Wee Bey, and I don't feel melody/pads are missing, I think the eeriness is the whole point. Love the way the bubbles interact with the rhythm, and the garbage can sound is ace. The little rimshot rolls are subtle and on point, and the little voice at the end is a lovely detail, just wonder if it should come earlier in the tune.

Only criticism I could muster is that the beat that returns at 3:09 seems a bit pointless, I would maybe go straight into the "shaker" pattern.

[overture]

I really enjoyed this, you got the atmosphere spot on with the rainforest-y ambience in the background and the droning sound. Good choice of samples for the drums too, they sound very industrial but with a tribal rhythm. The mix sounds pretty clean and full too so overall i'd say you've got a really solid track here, good job!

[sidedraft]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Alpz, I hear you on the melody. Its never really been my forte as i've always focused a lot on percussion for whatever reason. The random sample towards the end wasn't originally intended to stay in the tune lol. It's the "no chorus" part from this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3VJVs_CsyQ&ob=av3e I just put it in at the end of a clip I sent to a buddy. Ended up moving it out of the way and forgetting about it.

[alpz]

Yeah I feel you on that man, I have the same problem. What I meant by minimal melodic stuff is just some subtle swells or stabs. This track is a great example for what I mean, mostly just percussion with a few synth stabs here and there, really adds a layer of emotion to the track.

[Klesherdubs]

Im feeling it.. shall I say 808 kicks claves and hats ?? I hear them well but you blend them so well together ..(: this track is for a certain group of deepheads that see further than the norm cuz it definitely is something different .. but nice all the same