My compositions ( composer for hire)

[megatronx]

Hi,

I've made few sample tunes. Some of them are not fully finished yet, but I would like to see what you guys and girls think about them anyway. Mastering might be not to good, but that becasue i'm in the process of learning it.

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New tune. I wanted to make it sound more like film soundtrack.

Looking into sphere of truth
Forgive me the size ( 10mb) i did not know it will be that huge.

ps. Mastering might not be perfect thought ><' but i'll fix it next verrsion. This one was being rendered for 2h ><'

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Hinata - Place of sunlight ( electro fantasy; recent)
The not so sad story (new; fantasy)
The Appearance v2(old; semi symphonic; not finished)
Ultra X Zero ( inspired by megaman games ) ( techno; old )
Magic Temple ( fantasy; old )
Orc Stories ( fantasy/fable; old )
Past (fantasy; old)
Memories (melo; old)
Transport to... (techno; old)
SF
http://www.box.net/shared/fmhzxze69n

http://www.box.net/shared/2g25biv01z

Fantasy
http://www.box.net/shared/co1miiyiru

http://www.box.net/shared/njr0x6v0yc

http://www.box.net/shared/gd7jf80ptr
(all songs loop)

So, what do you think?
Thanks

Please do not use this song w/out my permission. thank you

 

[megatronx]

cool

 

[Gulch666]

well written, good melodies, the only constructive comment i have is that a lot of your instruments tend to cut off when they should carry, like the first song in the fantasy section, the drums start to resonate and cut off abruptly, i would try extending the notes so that it resonates and fades out rather than cuts off, same with some of your string section in some songs, mostly fne tuning is needed to really polish them off

 

[UltimaEpica]

well written, good melodies, the only constructive comment i have is that a lot of your instruments tend to cut off when they should carry, like the first song in the fantasy section, the drums start to resonate and cut off abruptly, i would try extending the notes so that it resonates and fades out rather than cuts off, same with some of your string section in some songs, mostly fne tuning is needed to really polish them off

Or add reverb to the individual samples.

I really, really, really like your SF tracks...the atmosphere/synths used are perfect. The fantasy tracks seemed like they were trying to take on the big, epic, orchestral sound usually associated with fantasy RPGs, but the samples/soundfonts there just seemed like they didn't fit too well. I liked Magic Cave, that seemed like they worked well enough there, but in the other two tracks it seemed like they didn't resonate enough (like Gulch666 said) or sounded too digital. It may just be my opinion, but look at some of the more popular orchestral music on this website: when given the option between those and yours, which songs do you think people will choose? You have a unique sound, and I really appreciate that, but some people are quality-hogs who only want songs with the highest quality sounds and might miss out on these.
As for the SF tracks though, you really nailed them, I can see people eating these right up. I'd like to see more from you here in the future, keep up the good work.

 

[megatronx]

well written, good melodies, the only constructive comment i have is that a lot of your instruments tend to cut off when they should carry, like the first song in the fantasy section, the drums start to resonate and cut off abruptly, i would try extending the notes so that it resonates and fades out rather than cuts off, same with some of your string section in some songs, mostly fne tuning is needed to really polish them off

Or add reverb to the individual samples.

I really, really, really like your SF tracks...the atmosphere/synths used are perfect. The fantasy tracks seemed like they were trying to take on the big, epic, orchestral sound usually associated with fantasy RPGs, but the samples/soundfonts there just seemed like they didn't fit too well. I liked Magic Cave, that seemed like they worked well enough there, but in the other two tracks it seemed like they didn't resonate enough (like Gulch666 said) or sounded too digital. It may just be my opinion, but look at some of the more popular orchestral music on this website: when given the option between those and yours, which songs do you think people will choose? You have a unique sound, and I really appreciate that, but some people are quality-hogs who only want songs with the highest quality sounds and might miss out on these.
As for the SF tracks though, you really nailed them, I can see people eating these right up. I'd like to see more from you here in the future, keep up the good work.

Thanks,

I agree. I'm in progress of learning how to make orchestra sound good. however if i could only aford better equipment.. so if anyone would like to hire me for 'epic-electro' music that would be awsome!

 

[-Silver-]

Upper Bardaran, the first Sci-Fi file, is amazing. This is exactly what you'd hear if the Mass Effect and Halo 3 soundtracks had babies.

I'm not a big fan of your fantasy music though, and i'm so inexperienced with music (primarily an artist) that it frustrates me to say I can't really pin down exactly what it is that I don't like about them so much. I think with Castle Attack V2 there might be too much going on though. I love the break about two-thirds through where it's pretty much just the strings playing, but I think that another break where only the main theme was playing, without the strings and drums, would work well to slow it down again and provide a breather, while still retaining an epic feel. But really, that is just my incredibly inexperienced thoughts, and nothing else!

If I were producing a sci-fi game though, I would definitely hire you for the music. You hit that atmosphere perfectly.

-Silver-

 

[megatronx]

Upper Bardaran, the first Sci-Fi file, is amazing. This is exactly what you'd hear if the Mass Effect and Halo 3 soundtracks had babies.

I'm not a big fan of your fantasy music though, and i'm so inexperienced with music (primarily an artist) that it frustrates me to say I can't really pin down exactly what it is that I don't like about them so much. I think with Castle Attack V2 there might be too much going on though. I love the break about two-thirds through where it's pretty much just the strings playing, but I think that another break where only the main theme was playing, without the strings and drums, would work well to slow it down again and provide a breather, while still retaining an epic feel. But really, that is just my incredibly inexperienced thoughts, and nothing else!

If I were producing a sci-fi game though, I would definitely hire you for the music. You hit that atmosphere perfectly.

-Silver-

Cheers. I appreaciate your opinion, and i think that you're right. Even my dad said that maybe there is tu much going on. I need to make some money thought to buy good equipment because other wise only electronic type of sound sounds good on my current hardware. Any one is looking for a musician for hire?

 

[Gulch666]

*cough* pirate *cough*

i hear you on the equipment thing, thats mainly why i stick to chiptunes, plus i really like chiptunes, i dont really have a good setup of synth/electro stuff. theres just too much to sort thru as far as free vsti's go, i dont want to download and install hundreds of vsti's to try and find the ones that i like. so...


what plugins do you use for your sci-fi sythny stuff? most of ths shit i fond for free is stupid trancey techno uh tss uh tss uh tss style synths. i dont wanna make beats beats beats beats, i wanna make ambient jazzy electro-classical. kinda like phantasy star's music, as my game's time period is shifting towards a more low-tech sci-fi/steampunk/fantasy style setting. any recommendations on vst's?

 

[megatronx]

*cough* pirate *cough*

i hear you on the equipment thing, thats mainly why i stick to chiptunes, plus i really like chiptunes, i dont really have a good setup of synth/electro stuff. theres just too much to sort thru as far as free vsti's go, i dont want to download and install hundreds of vsti's to try and find the ones that i like. so...


what plugins do you use for your sci-fi sythny stuff? most of ths shit i fond for free is stupid trancey techno uh tss uh tss uh tss style synths. i dont wanna make beats beats beats beats, i wanna make ambient jazzy electro-classical. kinda like phantasy star's music, as my game's time period is shifting towards a more low-tech sci-fi/steampunk/fantasy style setting. any recommendations on vst's?

I'm using default FL7 xxl edition synths, so i can't realy help you on that. sorry.

 

[Gulch666]

ahh ok, im still using fl 3.56, i dont think ill ever upgrade, i tried 4, 6, and 8, ill stick with good ol 3.56

i guess the hunt continues

i really like your tracks, like i said before, just need a spit shine and youre good to go.

another little bit i have to add as far as writing is concerned, it sounds like youre sticking to a lot of just single notes for the most part, you might want to start to use some simple chords. i like to use 3rds a lot, i also use a lot of 5ths. example 3rd C and E, 5th C and G, the 5th is basically a major chord without the center note and a 3rd is like a major chord without the top note major would be C, E and G, so bottom note + 3rd or 5th note in the scale.

also a question, what scale are you using, sounds like youre sticking to a major scale (white keys)

i typically use major, dunno what this one is called its: c, c#, d#, f, f#, g#, a#, or a phrygian scale, which i sometimes add d major too (phrygian doesnt normally include d, just d#, and # = sharp if you didnt know lol) not sure what your musical background is, im very much an amateur when it comes to music theory and terminology, im more of a feels good sounds good kinda guy.

i think at this point im rambling, so ill end there

 

[megatronx]

ahh ok, im still using fl 3.56, i dont think ill ever upgrade, i tried 4, 6, and 8, ill stick with good ol 3.56

i guess the hunt continues

i really like your tracks, like i said before, just need a spit shine and youre good to go.

another little bit i have to add as far as writing is concerned, it sounds like youre sticking to a lot of just single notes for the most part, you might want to start to use some simple chords. i like to use 3rds a lot, i also use a lot of 5ths. example 3rd C and E, 5th C and G, the 5th is basically a major chord without the center note and a 3rd is like a major chord without the top note major would be C, E and G, so bottom note + 3rd or 5th note in the scale.

also a question, what scale are you using, sounds like youre sticking to a major scale (white keys)

i typically use major, dunno what this one is called its: c, c#, d#, f, f#, g#, a#, or a phrygian scale, which i sometimes add d major too (phrygian doesnt normally include d, just d#, and # = sharp if you didnt know lol) not sure what your musical background is, im very much an amateur when it comes to music theory and terminology, im more of a feels good sounds good kinda guy.

i think at this point im rambling, so ill end there

I'm like you if it goes about theory etc. I know basics: notes, gamas etc. but mostly i'm following my own fillings. I played with a piano for 3 years when i was young kid. Now i playe guitar for over 13 years. Self learned. My dad is a educated musician, so if i need advice about scales atc i ask him.

I'm using those chordes to as well as many, many others. Try C and D#, or C and F, or a# and F- thise sound good too. Try experimenting more. Oh and btw, I've just checked: scale like this c, c#, d#, f, f#, g#, a# doesn't egsist :>

 

[Gulch666]

Oh and btw, I've just checked: scale like this c, c#, d#, f, f#, g#, a# doesn't egsist :>

sure it does, just doesnt have a name


and as far as chords are concerned, ive experimented with a lot of things, but i mostly stick to 3rds and 5ths unless im writing a piano peice then i use full chords, you mentioned c and d# as an example, in the scale that doesnt exist that i use, thats the lowest 3rd on an octave, then would be c# + f, d# + f#, f + g# and so on. pretty much every song ive posted here is in that c, f, and all sharps scale, i call it the krauss scale, dk scale, or mikes scale (my friend mike aka damien krauss uses it a lot and introduced me to it) it works well for me, i also use arabic sometimes, phrygian (and a slightly modified phrygian) and major scales. depends on what im going for as a result. one thing i dont understand is when someone has a song and its in the key of "note here", i dont even know what that means, i assume its the root note of the scale used in the song but it still doesnt make any sense to me, cause c, d, e, f, g, a, b is the same as f, g, a, b, c, d if you ask me. but i dunno, rambling again...

 

[UltimaEpica]

one thing i dont understand is when someone has a song and its in the key of "note here", i dont even know what that means, i assume its the root note of the scale used in the song but it still doesnt make any sense to me, cause c, d, e, f, g, a, b is the same as f, g, a, b, c, d if you ask me. but i dunno, rambling again...

You're pretty much right, a key refers to the scale that the song is based around. G minor would be if you were using a minor scale and the tonal/root note of the song is g, meaning g,a,bflat,c,d,eflat,f,g and that goes for all other scales, e phyrigian would be "in the key of E" although it's usually best to specify whether it's major, minor, dorian, phyrigian, etc, because if you just say E it's going to widely be thought of as E major, as major keys are specified by the single note, Minor keys by the note and min. (or Min, Mi, min, mi, m, or -, though I prefer min.) Diminished by a °, and I forget what augmented is (I think * or something). Personally, I just write out the names of the chords/scales/modes/keys to avoid confusion. I self-taught myself theory for about two years before I started taking it seriously, and trust me, you don't want to do that. I know stuff that shocked my 9th grade theory teacher to the point of considering putting me in a higher class until she figured out I didn't even know what an interval was. Even with all the crazy theory knowledge out there, I tend to stick with "safe" chord progressions to appeal to the less musically-minded people and leave the crazy experimentation at home.

 

[Gulch666]

wtf is an interval? probably something i that i already know what it is, but dont know what its called. i mean, i know the dictionary definition of an interval, but what the term means in music i have no idea, and from where i stand im just fine not knowing. i think learning too much about music would hinder rather than help me personally. as my "sounds good, feels good" approach suits me just fine. and other things i dont fully understand is take for instance 12/8 timing, i know how to do it and i can write music in it, i even know what the 12 means, and i semi-know what the 8 means, reason i only semi-know what the 8 means is that, while i know its the beat unit and is most commonly an 8th-note, i dont know what that means, and i really dont see myself needing to.

ok, looked up intervals in relation to music, and its something i did know, and already posted about in this thread, like 3rds and 5ths etc, i didnt need to know what it was called tho, now that i do, nothing has changed except ill be able to sound like i know what im talking about. only thing it will help with is outside of music writing.

an example of a term i didnt know that my friend who knows music stuff told me i should add on a lead in one of my songs, he said, you should throw a trill in there on the 3rd beat, and i replied, what the fuck is a trill, and he said, like what you did like 3 measures ago in this part, and i said, oh so thats what its called.

im totally filling up megatrons thread ramblings, sorry dude

 

[megatronx]

New tune. What you think about it?

not so sad story

cheers

 

[Gulch666]

the first few seconds of the new one made me thing of King Diamond. AbigaAaAaAaaaaaaail!

anyway, diggin the new track, good shit man, very good indeed.

youre so good at ambiance, thats the thing i really need to work on the most.

did you get some new samples? they dont sound all cut off like the other more classical ones you did

whatever you did, go back and do it to the other ones, it sounds a lot better

 

[megatronx]

Thanks. I haven't changed the samples, i've only did diferent mastering.

Here is one of the older once.

Hinata

 

[megatronx]

List of some of my tunes (some could repeat )

Demo songs:
Hinata - Place of sunlight ( electro fantasy; recent)
The not so sad story (new; fantasy)
The Appearance v2(old; semi symphonic; not finished)
Ultra X Zero ( inspired by megaman games ) ( techno; old )
Magic Temple ( fantasy; old )
Orc Stories ( fantasy/fable; old )
Past (fantasy; old)
Memories (melo; old)
Transport to... (techno; old)

Some of you already heard my metroid game tunes. But for those who not have had opportunity ( ) here are the links:
Metroid: Alpha Hatch - Surface
Metroid: Alpha Hatch - Upper Bardaran

 

[Gulch666]

liking hinata, the little talk box-ish noise was a nice touch, only thing i have to add is the drums/bassline are kinda repetitive, i think they should stay fairly simple like they are but, maybe do a little off time beat here and there, some cymbal work etc, flesh it out a little bit

 

[megatronx]

yeah, at some point cool you like it. did you check out the other tunes?