DnB Test

[Telliath]

Was trying out some DnB. This is what I got in under 20 minutes of work. If anyone would like me to finish this song / attempt more DnB, tell me. (Just want to know if this is my style, I'm constantly trying to find my own unique style...)

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/127933

[purebloodtexan]

Sounds half-decent for a first shot. Don't run away with too many of these "tests" though.

Here are some tips:
-Always have a melody, supporting instrument(s), and bassline, and avoid using what I like to call a "false bassline." A false bassline is when the melody tends to have a fair amount of low notes, making it seem like there's a bassline.
-Find a few friends who are musically skilled and/or producers themselves and send your test-runs to them in addition to asking advice. Personally, I think I bug the **** out of KgZ and /DJS\, but they don't have the heart to say it.
-I like the fact that you're trying to find your own style, but (while I'm not making reference to the test you just posted) remember not to sacrifice the music quality for it.

[Telliath]

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

Sounds half-decent for a first shot. Don't run away with too many of these "tests" though.

Here are some tips:
-Always have a melody, supporting instrument(s), and bassline, and avoid using what I like to call a "false bassline." A false bassline is when the melody tends to have a fair amount of low notes, making it seem like there's a bassline.
-Find a few friends who are musically skilled and/or producers themselves and send your test-runs to them in addition to asking advice. Personally, I think I bug the **** out of KgZ and /DJS\, but they don't have the heart to say it.
-I like the fact that you're trying to find your own style, but (while I'm not making reference to the test you just posted) remember not to sacrifice the music quality for it.

Well, as you can see, I post on newgrounds, and I DO know a few people on newgrounds, but the only problem is that I don't know any DnB artists personally, I AM trying to contact some though. Also, would you be able to detail your explanation of the "fake bassline" and whatnot? It's a bit confusing.

[Telliath]

Originally Posted by KgZ

I finally have the guts to tell you how much I ****ing hate you purebloodtexan

go kill yourself

Ouch.

[nubbin149]

I suppose i make drum and bass, It's more IDM / breakcore though .. closer to flashbulb and Aphex, than Someone like Pendulum or DJ fresh

I left you a post in the newgrounds forum



P.S: i'm sure KGZ and DJS hate everyone equally Texan don't feel too bad.

[TK_Breed]

stop with the hatred.

telliath - ask me any dnb questions youd like and ill try to answer them. my ng account is "thebreed"

[nubbin149]

Originally Posted by KgZ

I hate nubbin more

Jealousy can lead to horrible feelings ;P <3

[Telliath]

Originally Posted by TK_Breed

stop with the hatred.

telliath - ask me any dnb questions youd like and ill try to answer them. my ng account is "thebreed"

Someone told me that my song is more Breakbeat than DnB. Is that true?

[hayatewillown]

ParagonX9 Does DnB Doesn't she?

[Erothyme]

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

-Always have a melody, supporting instrument(s), and bassline,

Why "always"? Do you like to paint by numbers, or what?

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

and avoid using what I like to call a "false bassline." A false bassline is when the melody tends to have a fair amount of low notes, making it seem like there's a bassline.

Why avoid it? That can be used to amazing effect if done well.

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

-I like the fact that you're trying to find your own style, but (while I'm not making reference to the test you just posted) remember not to sacrifice the music quality for it.

Are you implying that radical originality is a negative artistic attribute?

[Nightfirecat]

I like the first 10 seconds infinitely more than the last 10 seconds of it.

[purebloodtexan]

Originally Posted by Telliath

I AM trying to contact some though. Also, would you be able to detail your explanation of the "fake bassline" and whatnot? It's a bit confusing.

A good example is "Still Wasted" by Korsakoff.

Why "always"? Do you like to paint by numbers, or what?

That's the way that I interpreted the advice that KgZ gave me.

Are you implying that radical originality is a negative artistic attribute?

No. I'm saying that if he tries to create somewhat of a style that doesn't please his audience, that's a big no-no.

[Erothyme]

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

No. I'm saying that if he tries to create somewhat of a style that doesn't please his audience, that's a big no-no.

Uhh, what? Please tell me that's not what you think of art.

[purebloodtexan]

Originally Posted by Erothyme

Uhh, what? Please tell me that's not what you think of art.

That is his purpose of posting here, along with many other artists including myself: To appeal to an audience.

[omgitznpv]

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

That is his purpose of posting here, along with many other artists including myself: To appeal to an audience.

Not necessarily. He could be trying to perfect a genre he's new to, but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants the audience to be pleased by it. He's looking for feedback on his song to make it better- better doesn't always mean that he's just trying to make people like his music.

Though it could.

[nubbin149]

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

That is his purpose of posting here, along with many other artists including myself: To appeal to an audience.

I'm sorry bro, I can't agree with you on this one. The only person I'm honestly interested in appealing to is myself. I am always overjoyed when someone else likes my music. But that's not why I do it. The reason i post on here is to get advice as far as production goes, not to change my style or conform to a specific genre. All the advice I get here I take with a grain of salt, because you've got to understand that different people have different tastes in music.

For myself i prefer the more down trodden melodies. whereas someone like KGZ has more upbeat music.

I don't particularly like KGZ's music.. but I can absolutely recognize that he is an amazing producer.

But my god, I could never give him any tips on "his" genre.. because that's what it is... " his"

Just as KGZ couldn't tell me how to make IDM or Breaks.

You need to define your own style and then if you so choose, label it under the genre that it best fits.

[DrugstoreCowboy]

hey, i love you nubbin.

and hey hey, i love you too kgz.

[Telliath]

Originally Posted by omgitznpv

Not necessarily. He could be trying to perfect a genre he's new to, but that doesn't necessarily mean he wants the audience to be pleased by it. He's looking for feedback on his song to make it better- better doesn't always mean that he's just trying to make people like his music.Though it could.

That's very true. I'm just exploring different styles to see if some come more naturally to compose than others.

Originally Posted by purebloodtexan

-Always have a melody, supporting instrument(s), and bassline, and avoid using what I like to call a "false bassline." A false bassline is when the melody tends to have a fair amount of low notes, making it seem like there's a bassline.

I still don't know what this is!

Originally Posted by KgZ

EDIT: You should write music any way you want to though- as "Erothyme" said, art is art. You create anything, and interpret as any way you want it to be. There really are no boundaries. I could draw a red squiggle on a piece of paper and call it a dragon.

But at that point, without any boundaries, you can make a track saying it's a DnB Track, or a Trance Track and tell people that it's a classical piece or a Rap song. Clearly people will know the difference, but the fact is, like you said, you can make a red squiggle on a piece of paper and call it a dragon... why not make a rap song and call it trance?

Originally Posted by nubbin149

I'm sorry bro, I can't agree with you on this one. The only person I'm honestly interested in appealing to is myself. I am always overjoyed when someone else likes my music. But that's not why I do it. The reason i post on here is to get advice as far as production goes, not to change my style or conform to a specific genre. All the advice I get here I take with a grain of salt, because you've got to understand that different people have different tastes in music.

That's exactly how I feel at this point.

Originally Posted by nubbin149

But my god, I could never give him any tips on "his" genre.. because that's what it is... " his"

THANK YOU! I'm just looking for tips on how to make it better. Not to make it someone else's, change it completely.

Originally Posted by nubbin149

You need to define your own style and then if you so choose, label it under the genre that it best fits.

<3 Nubbin!

[nubbin149]

That's what I'm here for Just keep at it man. I'm very anxious to hear some more stuff from you.

[Telliath]

I'm hoping so too! Especially after that remix, I'm learning a bunch of new techniques. I've realized, that for FLS7, the main thing is "Automation Clips".