[LAU] A couple new tracks (modern electronic, drum & bass)

[S. Massy]

Hello,

On Thu, Nov 08, 2012 at 04:18:14PM +0100, William Light wrote:
[...]
> http://illest.net/~will/tracks/oddy-shiranai_visinin_lost_in_london_remix_unmastered.mp3
> 
> This one is a remix I did for a friend of mine. The original song was
> club/progressive house, and, in addition to a house remix of my own, I
> also did this one in a drum & bass style. Lots of Aspect, but also lots
> of other various synths in here. I have a few Sorollet instances, a
> bassline from Discovery, and even a heavily-processed Karplus-Strong
> synth (it's the feedback-heavy one). I think I actually used the DSSI
> example KS synth for that.
> 
> Lots of intricate drum programming in this one. I slaved over that
> percussion for longer than is healthy!
And it paid off! I really like this track and I think the drums
programming is outstanding. My complaint, however, is that the
percussion stands a little farther out from the mix than I would like and the
bass drum/bass are just *way* too forward. I realise this is "drum 'n
bass", but I feel it eclipses other more subtle elements which might
contribute to lending this piece even more character.

> 
> http://illest.net/~will/tracks/visinin-camphor_and_you.mp3
> 
> Original track. Evolved from a slower, brooding track into this
> somewhat rushed-sounding one. The mixdown was unbelievably difficult
> here; all of the synths were stepping all over each other. I feel it
> came together well in the end, though!
Very good; very soundtrackish, and I felt the music was just crying out
for images or even added sound effects. One just feels as though
"something" must be happening. The mix is much more balanced on this
track.

Thanks for sharing!

Cheers,
S.M.