[BM] Shadows Overlooked

[Kaoii]

Here's a little something I threw together during my free time. It's not near what I'd like to call perfect, but it's usable if anyone wants it. The real point here is to get feedback.

http://rzgames.ragezone.com/ShadowsOverlooked_NoPrcsn.mp3 (No Percussion; Higher Quality)

This was recorded in Sonar 6 as sort of a demo. Please only post constructive criticism =p

Here is the percussive version, but please note that the percussion detracts from the recording.

http://rzgames.ragezone.com/ShadowsOverlooked.mp3

 

[SoULWaKe]

hey great song, i dont know too much about the structure of songs or anything but I wouldnt change anything except for that first drumroll section in the middle of the song, it kinda threw me off a little for some reason but thats a really good song

 

[TofuMatt]

The drums sound like they are off-beat a lot, though they have their moments. Otherwise, it's a pretty cool song. Structurally, there aren't any big problems in my opinion, but in general, and especially with the drums, the timing is off a lot. Some fairly nice tones though

 

[Lene]

You should just nix the drums as a whole. They really messed up what was a really nice sounding song.

 

[Kaoii]

Alright, I've edited the top post to add a non-percussive version. Here's a link to it as well:

http://rzgames.ragezone.com/ShadowsOverlooked_NoPrcsn.mp3

 

[illustrationism]

Sounds much better without percussion (without that percussion at least). Very pretty piece.

This sounds very similar to the opening Chrono Cross song... Did you have any inspiration by chance? lol

 

[Showkaizer]

I agree with illustrationism. It does sound strangely similar to CC. But Its still a really nice sounding piece I think. And It does sound allot better without the drum roll.

 

[Kaoii]

I've never played CC (I do have a copy of the game, but I bought it used and the 1st disc is scratched up to the point it wont even start), but I do have lots of inspiration from Chrono Trigger and LOTZ:TWW. The 1st and 3rd sections are inspired by Chrono Trigger (the 3rd more than the 1st which is obvious due to the orchestral bits) and the 2nd (violin) section is inspired by TWW.

My biggest RPG musical inspiration is Final Fantasy IX, and that influenced the first segment a bit as well.

I have no plan to use this is any of my projects, it was more a demo of Sonar 6 since I recently upgraded to it.