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[Guide to Sophisticated Living]

Well done.

Alright, first something I need to get off my mind. What a bunch of low-quality reviews. Honestly, there's people rating on personal taste, and even worse, 'hatin' through ratin''.

Anyway, to the song. It took me quite a while to get used to, but after that it got to me. It's a very catchy tune, and I enjoy listening to it. Certainly album material. It's a form of rock I have yet had the opportunity to listen to; soft and laid-back.

I very much dig your build-up. It's actually not anything special, but it goes so well with the awesome melody you've created.

Another thing that really stands out, is the clarity. Now the guitar is obvious, since it's recorded and that's as real and clear as it gets, but the other instruments (mainly the drums impressed me) are that clear aswell. I know it's possible through adding proper equalizing and reverb, but I'm guessing you put a lot of effort into finding the right balance. (Would you please be so kind to respond to this review and tell me how you got those drums to sound so realistic? I work in FL Studio 8 aswell.)

That's about it. Great song, I might just look you up on iTunes and purchase the album. ;)

10/10
5/5
Downloaded.

Kind regards,
~ La_Yinn, --'

Hyper-Freak92 responds:

I think it would be cluttering the page to explain the tech aspects of how I got the sound I did, so I'll PM you that and perhaps send you a sample of the file to look at.

The album will be out around may or so, I'll be sure to keep you updated. Until then, my own album (Wesley Boynton) is available on iTunes now. It's entitled "Hemiola," and has an enjoyable assortment of tracks and genres housed under my own composition style. I think you'd like it.

Thanks for making a point to be so constructive. Those of us who pour our hearts into music really appreciate that, and I know Joseph and I are among those who like insightful criticism and opinions.

~Wes

[The Lonely Reunion =HFX=]

Heh, wow.

First of all, I want to say I truly admire the speed at which you come up with new songs. It's amazing, you compose a new piece like every two days.

To the song, it really reminded me of a certain Age of Empires II theme, where I'm picturing a small town with some villages in a snowy environment, with a few boars and deers. Although the composition is very different from that theme, the feeling it gets across is exactly the same, and that's a good thing. You put a lot of work into your compositions, and each and every one doesn't disappoint in the slightest. You have talent. If you keep on writing new compositions, and keep learning more (I heard you're not very good with the Osc :p), you can go far, and you will be known.

The story that goes with the song is great. You can really feel what's being told. Even if you hadn't written it down, people would've still known what it's about. The song tells the story.

10/10
5/5

I've put you down as a favorite artist, I'm looking forward to listening to some more of your work. :)

~ La_Yinn, --'

Phyrnna responds:

Thank you. I tend to have a lot of songs in my head at any point of time. However most of them are and remain as melodic snippets that are incomplete. That's because I use music to express my emotions, so I guess that's why it comes out that way.

I haven't played Age of Empires before, yet I have played Civilization before so I kind of have an idea of what you're talking about. I am certainly trying to learn more and try to improve. Yes... I've yet to master 3xOsc. I know the basics of how to use it right now, but it's far from mastery.

I put up the story so that people can read what I had visualized in my mind as I was writing the song. Of course, that is also why I wrote that if you wanted to come up with your own imagery, you didn't have to read my story. I'm glad that the song did carry the meaning well.

Thank you very much for the fav, and for your support.

-HFX ^_^

[Hate in Black - Crimson B]

\m/

For real. Some kickass metal!

It sounds freaking awesome man! Fast pace, right from the intro and it keeps up throughout the whole song. I can't spot any flaws. It sounds *very* proffesional. Could you please edit the lyrics into the song comments?

Keep it up, man.

10/10
5/5

~ La_Yinn, --'

Blackka responds:

Thanks man! I can't find where to edit the authors comment but here goes:

[verse1]
I watch the mirror shatter, a thousand facets reflect me.
I note the parts are missing, feel tragically incomplete.
I pull myself together, pray God to make it better.
I'm just a pityful man, who's rushing headlong towards the end.

Rushing headlong towards my end
[chorus]
Shamelessly I admit, there is nothing worth a thing to me.
Deep in the dark I dig, In this empty shell. My body.
God Am I soulless?
All that shit they told me, now seem so meaningless and cheap.
God is there solace?
[verse2]
An endless serenade of, Angelic voices in my ear.
Or is it just the sound of, the last seal breaking that I hear?
Are we all transendend? or do we rot and wither?
To this I need an answer, before I comit to a deity.

I'd rather commit to pitch black hate.
[chorus]
Shamelessly I admit, there is nothing worth a thing to me.
Deep in the dark I dig, In this empty shell. My body.
God Am I soulless?
All that shit they told me, now seem so meaningless and cheap.
God is there solace?
[solo]
[break]
[chorus]
Shamelessly I admit, there is nothing worth a thing to me.
Deep in the dark I dig, In this empty shell. My body.
God Am I soulless?
All that shit they told me, now seem so meaningless and cheap.
God is there solace?

[short pop rock]

It's not bad.

It sounds rather nice, though very short. You should've added another pattern or two, for variation. Shame you didn't let it continue on til the end, else it would've been a fairly nice loop.

6/10
2/5

~ La_Yinn, --'

ShinyArmor responds:

thanks the thing i didnt do was to cut out the extra space
i would do it if it wasnt for the damn laziness . . . i hate that thing

anyway thanks for the review

[You suck.]

Jeanniewood had it spot on.

"Yeah... uh... no. That really just wasn't good at all. Not meaning to zero bomb without cause, so here's the cause: the background music was basic at best, (one could make this on an electric piano at the music store with little to no practice or idea what they're trying for) the vocals sounded like they should have been coming from a mentally insufficiant junior-high drop out, the lyrics were poor and frankly- just plain stupid. Try for a little more maturity in your work- seriously. Your viewing audiance doesn't need to be treated like they're idiots; they can get a point without you spelling it out in such a literal negative way. The fact that the only positive reviews on this song were in thinking it was a joke or a comparison to South Park is not a positive thing for you, despite the high grades granted in response.
Suffice to say, this is not a 'song'. Songs have emotional depth and a mature attempt that lasted more than half an hour. This is just you trying to push a piece through the woodwork as fast as possible without any attempt to realism or art."

Though I'm giving you a 4. 0's go out to the worst spam submissions, though this wasn't that much better. How on earth did you ever get in the Top30? You're insulting everybody who listens to your song. What for?!

4/10
1/5

~ La_Yinn, --'

El-Sammo responds:

Sigh I don't believe I'm replying to any of these but here goes.

Firstly, That is the first time i played keyboard.
Secondly, This song is a JOKE, I repeat, JOKE. If you think I'm trying to make a serious point, then you are barking up the wrong tree.
Thirdly, anyone who sits down and thinks about this things implications on anything has too much time on their hands.

Stop taking yourself so seriously,
Love me.

[Crime of Your Life VI]

Nope.

No, I'm not.

I don't think it's necesary to point out what needs improving? It's a spam submission, 'nuff said.

-/10
0/5

~ La_yinn, --'

MadCow responds:

HOW DARE YOU INSULT MY ART YOU COCKSUCKING MOTHERFUCKING SHITEATING FAGGOT. THIS IS PURE AVANT GARDE MUSIQUE CONCRETE, BUT AN UNCULTURED SWINE SUCH AS YOURSELF WOULD NEVER RECOGNIZE OR APPRECIATE IT.

[The Axe Swinging Death]

Good job man!

I'm not to much into death metal, but I can recognize a good song from a mile away.

What really stands out from the rest of the NG submissions is the proffesionality. It's very well put together, the guitar is simply epic, and the drums sound clear.

Though slightly repetitive in my ears. You should write a guitar solo into this, being a bit higher pitched. Also write down your lyrics in your comments, cause it's hard to understand what you're singing. ;p

9/10
5/5

~ La_Yinn, --'

Creeping-Dan responds:

Cheers. Im no soloist, funnily enough ive written one, but cannot play it for the life of me.

Thankyou very much!

[TransAmbience]

Strange mix..

Though the outcome is ok.

It's hard to mix two genres who oppose eachother so much. Though you've managed to do so, without murdering the song. (lol, joke.)

My advice to you would be to make the 'dance' part more dynamic, and prolong it.

7/10
3/5

~ La_Yinn, --'
[Review Request Club]

jxl180 responds:

I might just try a version 2.

Thank you,
jxl180

[Insecure]

Very random.

Hmm.

I don't know. It's just to messy in my opinion.

You're better off making a solid beat with a few instruments than adding 50 channels. You could add more reverb to the FL Keys, and make the intro less longer. The true beat kicks in at 1:20, but why does it only last 16 seconds?! The song was more intro and outro, than main chorus, which is REALLY a shame.

6/10
3/5

~ La_Yinn, --'
[Review Request Club]

ShortMonkey responds:

Uhh, dude, the chorus played about 4 times. Thanks for the review anyway.

[Paper Mario - Tutankoopa]

(Qo.o)--O

Has a slight Arabic touch to it, imo.

As perfect-insanity already stated, let the main song go on another 4-8 seconds before letting it fade out. Perhaps add a little more power to the kick and bass.

Very good interpretation of a already epic theme song. Is there more to say?

8/10
4/5

~ La_Yinn, --'
[Review Request Club]

ninjakoopa-33 responds:

Maybe the kick and bass could use more power. I'll see if I can fix that in my later songs.
Thanks for the review!