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It is somewhere there, but it shouldn't be somewhere
- it must be as important as the Kick or the entire drums section.
It can, and must contribute to the rhythm and to the harmony of
a dance track.
So you could choose how to use it: to improve the beat, to improve
the harmony, or both.
For the beat bit ( ;)) - just use it the way you do after the "old
records" noise, but give it a little more presence! I think
that that way your track will gain in movement. Another option could
be if you use one of the synths, but in the lower (bass) register
along with the bass line. That would help the overall sound as well.
Also you could switch between bass in minims and in quavers - but
do it inside the different song parts not once in the entire track.
Thus would give a symbolic value like "Verse" and "Chorus"
or a call for action like "dance" and "dance and
jump". The listener (or dancer) will identify more easily characteristic
parts of the track, and so will remember it.
Since it is a dance track containing significant melodic elements,
it is good idea to enrich some of them (but not all) musically with
a bass part. It doesn't have to be a complicated one, a few tones
following the harmony changes will make your melodies more memorable.
The above retouches of your arrangement should contribute for a
more powerful sound.
Another thing: you start the track with introducing each instrument
individually, and also, you have two "pauses" in the structure.
After the first one you "restart" exactly the same way
as in the beginning. Instead of doing so (this is after the "old
records" noise) you may try to hit the listener with a "wall
of sound" - all instruments instead of one by one (don't forget
the bass). I know this in not the usual "kick only after the
pause" dance approach, but it will create a great dynamic effect
and these things are important in any music style. And you can still
use the "kick only" in the other "restarting moment".
BTW, good harmonious contrast in that moment!
The Structure is OK! You may want to shorten some or all of the
parts if the track is intended for airing on the radio, but for
the club scene it is just fine.
There are two other things to take care for - they can be easily
fixed:
- Volume - you have to find a good balance between the different
instruments and within the drum section - hi hats and cymbals are
too hidden or too in front at times;
- performance - at the end: the improvisation like melodies have
to be more precise. It is dance music and everything needs to be
on time. Of course a good mix will further improve the overall sound.
Anyway, it is a good work and deserves attention for its melodical
ideas. There are some nice, colorful sections which make the track
pleasant and involving!
Keep up the good work!
Anton Tontchev
for MSSVision.com
- Sep/30/2003
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