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The unnamed song

Ibiz123

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Hi! I've made this little song a while ago and I feel like something is lacking. Could you please tell me what do you think and share some tips on what should I add? I appreciate all the criticism. Oh, and also please be careful since I can't really mix well, so it may be kinda loud in some places. Cheers!
 

Calvin Phillips

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It'll sound better with lyrics. You have a ton of open space where you could do some hard vocals or a neat lead part in the verse. But id.focus on vocals.next and see how the vocal melody takes the rest of the song. It's a good base.

You ALSO could speed up the tempo in areas to really give it a kick
 
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William B.

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    Some words sounds good to take it further. It'll probably give you even more ideas. Maybe add a quarter note riff and some hi-hat. I got a habit of putting hi-hat everywhere, probably not a good idea. Possibly add a bassline if your workstation allows it. I think all the notes matched so it's probably all in key. Good work!
     
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    Ibiz123

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    It'll sound better with lyrics. You have a ton of open space where you could do some hard vocals or a neat lead part in the verse. But id.focus on vocals.next and see how the vocal melody takes the rest of the song. It's a good base.

    You ALSO could speed up the tempo in areas to really give it a kick
    Thank you for your answer! Right now it's more of a just rough idea to show it to my bandmates, but I'll remember your advice. Thanks!
     

    Ibiz123

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    Apr 13, 2021
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    Some words sounds good to take it further. It'll probably give you even more ideas. Maybe add a quarter note riff and some hi-hat. I got a habit of putting hi-hat everywhere, probably not a good idea. Possibly add a bassline if your workstation allows it. I think all the notes matched so it's probably all in key. Good work!
    Great idea with that quarter note riff, I'll do my best! I didn't want to put all my attention into the mixing, since it's just an idea I'd like to show on my band practice, I'm also not very skilled in mixing haha. Thank you for your advice!
     
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