Has this got potential?

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I have been listening to the Born to Run album alot lately. I have tried to use piano/keys (well, VSTis) to start a melody and then complement it with guitars. I don't play piano so this is contrary to the way in which I used to come up with ideas. Here's a very rough mix of a song I made today. It's called "The Circuit" for now.

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The keys sound pretty cool although I think they would sound better with different samples. I like to use Steinbergs The Grand 2 this kinda sounds more like a free vsti. Your piano playing is quite good for not playing. The drums are little low in the mix besides that its pretty cool.
 
DAS19 said:
The keys sound pretty cool although I think they would sound better with different samples. I like to use Steinbergs The Grand 2 this kinda sounds more like a free vsti. Your piano playing is quite good for not playing. The drums are little low in the mix besides that its pretty cool.
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You mean my piano-DRAWING! I can't tell the notes apart, I'll ahve to start practicing on my keyboard.

Yeah thats the MDA piano, it IS a free VSTi! Good spot!

Yeah I must bring the drums up or take some verb off them. Do you think the composition is any good?
 
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Not as much as this does.
 

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TelePaul said:
Thank you for the insight Watermelon. Tim, do you mean an upright piano yeah?
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I'm guessing he does - as opposed to a bass, you mean? Yeah, it would rock on an old piano. Dude, we need a piano. they're only a hundred quid in Buckleys at the moment.
 
32-20-Blues said:
I'm guessing he does - as opposed to a bass, you mean? Yeah, it would rock on an old piano. Dude, we need a piano. they're only a hundred quid in Buckleys at the moment.
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Really??? Did you see one?
 
I really enjoyed this song Tele. Piano sounds pretty good, I think a better VSTi would really improve things. But it still sounds good even with the free one.

I'd like to hear it with vocals and maybe a couple good guitar solos. ;)
 
danny.guitar said:
I really enjoyed this song Tele. Piano sounds pretty good, I think a better VSTi would really improve things. But it still sounds good even with the free one.

I'd like to hear it with vocals and maybe a couple good guitar solos. ;)
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Guitar is on its way...sadly vocals never go on anything I do because I can't sing.
 
What did you use for drums? This song sounds really cheesy :D It's got potential if you make the drums more complex...
 
myhatbroke said:
What did you use for drums? This song sounds really cheesy :D It's got potential if you make the drums more complex...
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You're an immense tool. Check back tomorrow, I'll see if I can put some of your rip-your-nurtz-off guitar in. You're my inspiration.
 
i think it has potential but at the moment it's not moving me. it sounds thought out, written, whatever. i agree with everyone else on the piano. a piano with more character and detail would be a nice touch.
 
TravisinFlorida said:
i think it has potential but at the moment it's not moving me. it sounds thought out, written, whatever. i agree with everyone else on the piano. a piano with more character and detail would be a nice touch.
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Cool I'll keep the midi file. I'm gonna layer more stuff tomorrow, I havn't the money for a good piano VSTi.
 
This has good potential, in fact it sounds very solid with keys and drums. I'm not real familiar with piano sounds so I can't comment there, it sounds okay to me. The arrangement is good, varied and melodic. The drums parts fit well with the piano. This stands up well as an instrumental. I would keep this For now and maybe try a version with some additional vocals/instruments just to see where it could go.... Nice playing.... : )
 
ido1957 said:
This has good potential, in fact it sounds very solid with keys and drums. I'm not real familiar with piano sounds so I can't comment there, it sounds okay to me. The arrangement is good, varied and melodic. The drums parts fit well with the piano. This stands up well as an instrumental. I would keep this For now and maybe try a version with some additional vocals/instruments just to see where it could go.... Nice playing.... : )
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Thanks, it's serving as a pad for some ideas.
 
Nice sounding chords, TelePaul

I agree with the "upright piano" suggestion, in that it will dirty up/ humanize the sound a bit.

I like the chords, but becuse it's written out, and not played, there are none of the slight tempo and volume variations that add expression. A slightly out of tune "upright" piano patch might help that a bit. Maybe some time stretching to add expressiveness might do it, too.

So just dirty it up a bit and it will come alive.

OWz
 
Obi-Wan zenabI said:
Nice sounding chords, TelePaul

I agree with the "upright piano" suggestion, in that it will dirty up/ humanize the sound a bit.

I like the chords, but becuse it's written out, and not played, there are none of the slight tempo and volume variations that add expression. A slightly out of tune "upright" piano patch might help that a bit. Maybe some time stretching to add expressiveness might do it, too.

So just dirty it up a bit and it will come alive.

OWz
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Thanks Obi I think I'll ahve to find a new VSTi.
 
I don't know if you noticed but on my song, the piano isn't in perfect timing. It makes it more natural. ;)
 
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