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I love the intro. I think it needs more instruments, because you only have a squelchy bass and some drums, and when you want to drop something out to make the beat more interesting, you don't have too many places to turn. Also, drums by themselves tend to be quite boring, no matter how cool the rhythm (yes, you do have a nifty rhythm) At around 3:33, you brought in this bass which really should've been around earlier. It would've been cool if you toyed with that a little bit.
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i havent really learned how to equalize stuff and am clueless about it :-/ hopefully ill learn with time ! TY for rating!
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I like the melody, but I think after it starts the second time, you could put some stringy counterpoint on there, and I really like how the synth wraps around the kick (it's like the synth lowers in volume right when the kick hits - very cool).
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I like the drums and the melody. I think the bass could be turned down a little bit, and the strings sound weird when they suddenly stop - I'd keep them going. Finally, the shotgun sounds at the end annoy me. Really. I sincerely doubt your gangster. But I like the beat.
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I agree. im not gangster a all i just put those gun shots to make it more scary or as if your about to kill somethin you know?
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I have to disagree with the other guy. I like the low-fi quality of it, especially the way the voice sounds, and the constant squeaking and groaning of the guitars. The solo was dope, too.
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I really like the drums. Normally, people use squishy drums, but you use nice, crunchy drums. Some of the synths are a bit too loud, though. Otherwise, it's nice. I like.
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Magical 8-bit vst + Lower rendering quality for newgrounds = Every negative thing you said. haha
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I like everything, except the drums. They could use some more oomph, you know? But the mood's great - sounds kinda like Radiohead a little bit. I like.
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Hey thanks I really appreciate it. I think I will give that a try. BTW Radiohead is a large inspiration for me.
Cheers.
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I must say, I am liking this. The beat sounds excellent. The one thing I would change is that junky bouncy chord synth I heard in the beginning. The melody is great, but something smoother would fir the beat better. Everything else is really, I mean, really f-in' good. Keep up the good work!
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ouch...junky...that hurts man...so is it just the beginning you don't like it? or all over?
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Sounds more like Nine Inch Nails than dub. I hella like it, though. Nice use of samples, atmosphere, and drums. Good job!
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yep, does sound a little NiNny. thanks for listening
;ped
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Low-fi hip hop is the greatest. I can send you samples, too!
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weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee
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It's almost perfect. The only (only) thing I'd fix is the snares. I'd get something a little crunchier, because these snares are poking holes in the beat, while everything else is running smoothly. But that's it. Crazy beat; peace.
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