"I suspect the purpose of a looped piece is to just be there in the background. Therefore, you wouldn't want to develop it too much. I get it.
But my motto is: If it's worth doing, it's worth over doing."
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In the eyes of dorves
Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Porter Mar 23, 2015. 3 Replies 0 Likes
If you have any recommendations on how I could improve this piece, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm feeling kinda stuck at this point. Maybe it's done? It's meant to be looped. Would it drive you crazy…Continue
First Post: War like video game piece
Started this discussion. Last reply by Austin Joseph Lee Feb 17, 2015. 10 Replies 0 Likes
This is a piece I'm working on for a video game. It's suppose to sound something like the precursor to a big battle. The camp preparing... or something along those lines. The song plays through twice…Continue
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Austin Joseph Lee replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion In the eyes of dorves"hmmmmm... yeaaahhh... i think i'm seeing what you're saying. Thank you Bob!"
Bob Porter replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion In the eyes of dorves"Austin,
I really like the opening through the first melody section. Then it starts to loose steam. Consider adding percussion before the melodies come in the second time. Then add more stuff before the third round. keep going a few more rounds. Then…"
Austin Joseph Lee posted a discussionIn the eyes of dorves
If you have any recommendations on how I could improve this piece, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm feeling kinda stuck at this point. Maybe it's done? It's meant to be looped. Would it drive you crazy if it kept playing over and over again? Thanks!Created with Komplete10 in Renoise. Anybody else on here use a tracker? See More
Austin Joseph Lee replied to Tim swanger's discussion New Piece"Hey! I think I'd kinda just echo the critiques these others gave. I do want to say though that I really enjoyed the transition at about 2:30. Also that I like the softness the instruments have throughout the piece, but wish that at that moment…"
Austin Joseph Lee replied to Bob Porter's discussion Overture"Bob, This was outstanding. Very enjoyable."
Austin Joseph Lee replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Bob, Thanks for taking the time for this... that did give me some ideas... and I really liked your submission for the winter contest... when i get a sec i'll have to look and give the winner a listen"
Bob Porter replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Austin,
Here is the first two measures of you piece(repeated) to show you what I mean. I'm not saying you should do this, it's just to get the juices flowing. You also wouldn't start out this way. You might start with just the…"
Austin Joseph Lee replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Hmmm... Thanks Bob... I'll think on that...."
Bob Porter replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Austin,
The second version is much better as far as sound quality and compositional ideas go. But it lacks some of the urgency and drive of the first version. The second version does not give me the picture of a village going to war. So, what…"
Austin Joseph Lee replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"@ Blake
Thanks so much for your input. It's very helpful. I'll do just what you recommend... i want to keep a real primal sound to it so hopefully I ca find a way to do that with the addition of an orchestra... i'll see what i come up…"
evan replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"My main thought instantly was that I think you should balance the syncopation. Maybe a recurring quarter and an eighth rest followed by an eighth and quarter drum strike along with something that pulses on the downbeats or the first downbeat of…"
Blake Cherry replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"I like the overall theme of the song, and as someone who aspires to write video game music myself I am excited to see someone else here who seems to enjoy that genre of composition.
Now, before I get too far I will admit that I'm not the…"
Bob Porter replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Austin,
Yup, I got the repeat, and I understand that's how game music needs to work.
Don't fret about a score, I suspected you were working with a DAW. Trying to create one is not worth the headaches. But if you are in to pain (you are a…"
Austin Joseph Lee replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Hey thanks for the awesome input. I really appreciate it. I've seen some of your other posts... You seem to give good input regularly. That's invaluable!
I'll take another swing at it with your suggestions ... The song repeats itself…"
Bob Porter replied to Austin Joseph Lee's discussion First Post: War like video game piece"Hey, Austin,
Thanks for posting this. I really like the two main themes.
As a game background it might work as is, but I think it could use (as you say) more variation. Just how do you do that? The problem might be that you started out with full…"
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- What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?
- Songs, Other
- What is your favorite genre or style of music?
- Not sure. Probably more folk sounds.
- Is music your main income source?
- No - Not Yet
- Where do you live?
- Oklahoma
- About Me (Must include biographical information about you as a composer):
- I have essentially 0 past experience in any professional capacity, but have been playing piano on and off for the past 19 years. The last few years I've become interested in composing music and am currently working for a few indie game developers as their art director. Being so few of us, I'm finding lots of opportunities to wear various hats and try new things. Composing the game's music has been one of those responsibilities.
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- At 12:11am on February 8, 2015,
Gav Brown said… Welcome Austin! We are running a contest on the forum about "Winter Music" - might be a fun way for you to start -
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