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[SymphonyX - OrionThe HunterPt2]

Hmm

This could use some more mixing for sure, but the playing was good. The solo was really loud man. The rest of the music also seems quieter than in part 1. All around the playing was quite good, but I'll say it again, it could use some mixing. How long have you been playing guitar? You're pretty good.

Sonofkirk responds:

...I agree with ya about mixing but I haven't some good mixing equipment. I'll get an other softwear for my records. I play the guitar for 3 years. But a play all the time I listen lot of music...
And I'm not very good to speak English !!
Thanks man !!
Sonofkirk

[Symphony X - Orion The Hunter]

Not bad

Not bad at all. Though the beatcraft drums aren't the best sounding you did a great job sequencing them. The guitar playing was great, and the tone was pretty good as well. Though some of the leads were a little quite and that piano was way too loud in some parts. I'll definitely be checking out the second part of this next. Hopefully I'll get to hear you rip like Romeo.

Sonofkirk responds:

Thanks a lot man ! I'm searching a new drumkit wich sounds heavy...
Like Romeo ?? !! Thanks !!

[Choosing the Door [exerpts]]

Awesome

Wow, I wonder how the full tune sounds, hahaha. hey man, if you've got the midi or whatever it was you were going to send me finished, you can go ahead and e-mail it to me. I haven't really been able to catch you online lately. Anyway man, you know I love the tune. Some wicked playing and in general great writing.

FlameMesial responds:

Thanks man. This is a 5-month late fucking reply, I'm a lazy twat.

Of course, I'm pulling out of the whole album thing with vocals, but this is a notice for anyone wanting to listen to the album's music -

NOTICE FOR EVERYONE:
I have discontinued recording vocals for the album, due to the long winters in Britain. When I can catch Speedmetal again on msn I need to know if he can help me with the rest of the synth parts and post-production, then I can send anyone a copy of the album online.

Thanks for the post-production on this song man, even though the album project didn't entriely work out, you made this sound fucking awesome. Thanks man.

[Ichi the Killer]

Cool

Pretty cool riff, though you need to fix the panning, either that or record the riff again and pan it to the left.

Zyclon responds:

Thanks a lot. I know, I know. I was planing another guitar track and I forgot to center it before submitting. I'll fix that when I submit the whole song.

[Dreams (Piano version)]

Well damn...

Sorry man, I completely missed this one. I must say I really love the sound of that piano you used. What vsti were you using? The backup instruments weren't bad, but it would have been nice to hear strings more throughout the song. Just giving support to the piano, nothing to outstanding. Also one chord in the melody at 4:06 I think it was sounded a little out of place/odd to me. Still though, I really like this version a lot. Alex's voice sounds pretty damn good, and his performance really made the song just that much better. Great job you two.

Badman and I really need to get our lazy asses in gear and finish our version of this. Also you wouldn't by any chance have sheet music for the piano from this version would you? It'd be pretty cool to learn it.

Naitzmic responds:

Can't wait to hear it.

I'll PM you all that other stuff you asked about.

[Sfesenyye]

Sweet

I really like that eighth note riff you get into after a little bit man. Some really badass riff in here, though that's pretty usual for you, haha.

Kind of curious to hear the full thing, even though you say it was just a shitty clean riff. Glad to see your still alive though man. I just woke up a bit ago so I can't really think well enough at the moment to give a great in-depth review. Anyway fucker, glad to see you submit a couple of tunes.

[†Demonic Signs†]

Wow

Holy fuck...you little twat, you've almost got 10k listens and 823 votes on this song alone, that shit's insane, congrats dude. Metalized is a kick ass player and your vocals were sweet. Though the lyric following the crystal clear part sounded a little odd. Something about "that day now is here" just sounded off to me. other than that it's all pretty awesome, especially the beginning with the clean vocals and the growls at the end. Great job.

Bad-Man-Incorporated responds:

Thanks man. Its definitely an interesting position to be in. Some fantastic thoughts on the tune, also vulnerable to every idiot that hates that metal is on the top of the list. Ah well. Pretty soon I'm gonna have to be an asshole back. hahaha.

Yeah, I didn't have the words written down properly, so I lost a syllable or two...and only realized while yelling my ass off, so had to "fill" it on the fly. And cubase is being such a bitch..I just left it.

Anyways, appreciate the review man. Was wondering your thoughts on this.

[Mass Genocide]

Hmm

Pretty well written, though playing is a bit sloppy, and the mix could be better. Still though for how short it is I really liked it. If you messed with the panning some more and maybe doubled what guitar tracks you already have this would sound a lot thicker. I like the snare you're using and the cymbals and toms were good. I wasn't a fan of the kickdrum though. It sat a little low in the mix for my taste and sounded kind of muffled. It would be cool to hear an updated version at some point like Badman said. Just maybe spend a little more time with the mix.

jdh504 responds:

Yeah, I did bring down the volume of the guitar a little so that you could hear the bass and the drums more, maybe I'll try to bring the volume up some so it can sound thicker. I'll probably have to re-record some bits too so that they sound smoother. I'm not sure which part with the kickdrum you're talking about though, I'll definitely look into it though, thanks for the review man.