| Another simple, clear and concrete element is the song
structure - very good work! Every detail of the structure has a significant
technical role, and is well balanced with the other song parts - at
the right place, at the right time.
There's one thing, though not mandatory to use, that could positively
influence the structure and improve the overall experience of the
listener: after the guitar solo you could put a bridge leading to
the Chorus, instead of the Chorus. There's a powerful charge of
energy propagated through the song. As a moment of calm, the Bridge
would offer a different listening feeling, and would further increase
the emotional perception of the song energy. Again - it is not needed
here, but you may want to consider the idea for other tunes.
One of the most powerful elements of this track is the dynamic
construction. Created by the proper use of pauses, glissando, and
rhythmic texture, the dynamics greatly contribute to the transmission
of energy. Not only it helps to maintain the listeners attention,
but it also nicely underlines the important moments in the track.
Very good instrumental arrangement at the dynamic points - quite
effective results!
The Chorus especially is where the dynamic can be fully appreciated.
The explosion at the beginning is wisely elaborated combination
of the rhythmic section with the vocals. Excellent! It will be a
killer effect when recorded with the precision of performance and
sound that can be achieved in a studio!
Good songwriting in Chorus and through the rest of the song - you
did a nice job!
One major issue that is not clear (to me) is the choice of guitar
sounds. It strongly reminds the 80's hard rock. If this is on purpose,
fine. But then this new song cannot compete for a place between
the commercial, or radiofriendly music of nowadays. The great 80'
songs have been recorded in the ...80's. And I don't think you wanted
to sound dated.
So, I would suggest not to use guitar processors, but the simple
distorted sound of the amplifiers. Even a small combo has more powerful
sound than a processor! You need the raw scream of the amplifier
in order to achieve the powerful radio-ready guitar sound.
If you love the effects that a processor may add to your sound then
I would recommend you to use them on top of the real sound. Choose
carefully the effects and add them to the sound instead of making
your sound out of the effects.
More about the guitar parts: those nice background chords in the
Chorus can be even more pleasant and noticeable if they are in contrast
with those in the Verse. There are at least two options - give'em
a try during rehearsal:
1. Muted chords in eight notes (distorted guitar) for a nice beat
in combination with drums; or
2. Chords in Arpeggio (possibly clean guitar or slightly processed).
Both ways will create a different sound picture than the one in
the Chorus, and the Chorus itself (the strongest point in a track)
will gain additioinal power.
Even more about the guitar parts: as you noticed, they are those
that need enhancement. And seems that they both need improvement
as execution as well. Am I wrong... or are you guys jumping a lot
while playing?!
Very good ideas and songwriting in your songs (took the chance
to listen more from your web site). The overall music ideas remind
me some Metallica tracks, and the singer has common notes with the
Green Days' vocalist. It might be a good combination of sound and
style for Nexes...
Think on all of the above and consider it for a radio-friendly
sound! Working in a recording studio will additionaly improve the
sound!
Keep up the good work and Good Luck!
Anton Tontchev
for MSSVision.com
- Jan/11/2004
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