[Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies

**Coolboyrulez0** · 05-29-2011, 12:11 PM

Album is getting closer to completion and I'm starting to refine my sound even more on a song-by-song basis.

http://soundcloud.com/cbr/mentalistic-tendencies

Enjoy.

**Nullifidian** · 05-29-2011, 12:34 PM

I found this one kind of boring and repetetive. The parts are good for a short while but it drags on imo. More variation would be nice.

**Mans0n** · 05-29-2011, 12:44 PM

Idk what song spitfire was listening to lol, but this shit is tight. Nice mysterious intro, with a nice sub-drop with some nice drum breaks. Overall this a pretty solid track.

**Nullifidian** · 05-29-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mans0n

Idk what song spitfire was listening to lol, but this shit is tight. Nice mysterious intro, with a nice sub-drop with some nice drum breaks. Overall this a pretty solid track.

It's not that it's badly made. I like what is made, but not how long it goes on. From 0:43 onward there's hardly any significant variation and it just kind of drags on. I think the problem is the constant amen break that never ends.

**midnghtraver** · 05-29-2011, 02:32 PM

I'm kinda with Spitfire. I like the elements that are there, but it feels kinda dry. The vocal would be really good if you compressed it, it makes everything duck out a little bit.

jakeyjake7 · 05-30-2011, 12:04 AM

Everything said previously. One thing that always bugs me about breakcore posted on FFR is that it usually only uses one drum loop for the whole song, and while they may edit the shit out of it, it's still boring. Mix different breaks, layer etc. I agree with midnightraver that the vocals are too loud. Mix them to an appropriate level with everything else, since everything else is too quiet. I like the vocals though. They remind me of LaByRa by Datach'i.

**Coolboyrulez0** · 05-30-2011, 12:16 AM

so much hate :<

Naw. I fully agree, I had problems with the vocals... first they were overtly quiet now they are too excited.
Also the second repetition will be changed with a mix of different amens and perhaps a new melody.

Thanks for all the honest critique.

**midnghtraver** · 05-30-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolboyrulez0

I'm gonna change stuffs.

Please repost, I wanna hear it.

**championanwar** · 05-30-2011, 01:45 PM

I liked it, but like there were things I picked up. . For me the mixing was pretty poor, the amen break was really high leaning in terms of frequencies along with the fact that it was really over compressed. Some of the synths were a bit, high too. . and I had to turn it down when you had that breathing synth. . Vocals didn't really belong to me, you could hear it's been sped up. Honestly there's nothing wrong with it in terms of notation, idgaf about amen break sample, it's coo'. The mix of it along with sound in general was a bit eh for me. .

Personal opinion, it's good just needs to be a bit less high for the most part. . and fix dem vocals bro.

7/10

**championanwar** · 05-30-2011, 01:46 PM

Oh and the atmosphere was rad.

**Coolboyrulez0** · 05-30-2011, 01:56 PM

Yeah I got problems with mixing and mastering and always will :<

feels bad

so who wants to buy me studio monitors ;D

Thanks for all the comments again, helps me grow as an artist.

**midnghtraver** · 05-30-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coolboyrulez0

so who wants to buy me studio monitors ;D

Makes a HUGE difference. Right after I bought my KRK's my production value increased tenfold.

**Coolboyrulez0** · 05-30-2011, 04:38 PM

So, after 2 1/2 hours, and two failed remix/remasters, I proudly present to you the "final" mix of this song.

Addresses many of the issues raised in this thread and sounds pleasing to my ear... I'm so not working on another song for awhile. Lots of stress haha

http://www.4shared.com/audio/VktHsHU...endencies.html

n'joy n'stuff (and if positively received will be re-uploaded to soundcloud)

Edit: Anyone wanna recommend / link me to some good studio monitors? That's a purchase I've been considering for a while.

**midnghtraver** · 05-30-2011, 05:21 PM

I LOVE my KRK Rokit 8's

Their not TOO expensive....

http://www.krksys.com/krk-studio-mon...t/rokit-8.html

**Coolboyrulez0** · 05-30-2011, 05:30 PM

Do i need 2 8's or would this be a good set?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...003R-_-Product

PS: This is now the "Which Studio Monitors should I purchase" topic

**midnghtraver** · 05-30-2011, 05:44 PM

If it contains 2 then you should be fine.

EDIT: Oh, no you need 2 for sure.

05-29-2011, 12:11 PM	#1
Coolboyrulez0 VICES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Age: 30 Posts: 10,031	[Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies Album is getting closer to completion and I'm starting to refine my sound even more on a song-by-song basis. http://soundcloud.com/cbr/mentalistic-tendencies Enjoy.

05-29-2011, 12:34 PM	#2
Nullifidian ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 34 Posts: 1,837	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies I found this one kind of boring and repetetive. The parts are good for a short while but it drags on imo. More variation would be nice. __________________

05-29-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
Mans0n Sun and Stars Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Central Californ.i.a. Age: 29 Posts: 2,907	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies Idk what song spitfire was listening to lol, but this shit is tight. Nice mysterious intro, with a nice sub-drop with some nice drum breaks. Overall this a pretty solid track. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/Br0wnbread Check out my band profile and give it a like! :P

05-29-2011, 02:32 PM	#5
midnghtraver Icarus Moth Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Age: 28 Posts: 2,064	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies I'm kinda with Spitfire. I like the elements that are there, but it feels kinda dry. The vocal would be really good if you compressed it, it makes everything duck out a little bit.

05-30-2011, 12:16 AM	#7
Coolboyrulez0 VICES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Age: 30 Posts: 10,031	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies so much hate :< Naw. I fully agree, I had problems with the vocals... first they were overtly quiet now they are too excited. Also the second repetition will be changed with a mix of different amens and perhaps a new melody. Thanks for all the honest critique.

05-30-2011, 01:56 PM	#11
Coolboyrulez0 VICES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Age: 30 Posts: 10,031	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies Yeah I got problems with mixing and mastering and always will :< feels bad so who wants to buy me studio monitors ;D Thanks for all the comments again, helps me grow as an artist. Last edited by Coolboyrulez0; 05-30-2011 at 01:59 PM..

05-30-2011, 04:38 PM	#13
Coolboyrulez0 VICES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Age: 30 Posts: 10,031	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies So, after 2 1/2 hours, and two failed remix/remasters, I proudly present to you the "final" mix of this song. Addresses many of the issues raised in this thread and sounds pleasing to my ear... I'm so not working on another song for awhile. Lots of stress haha http://www.4shared.com/audio/VktHsHU...endencies.html n'joy n'stuff (and if positively received will be re-uploaded to soundcloud) Edit: Anyone wanna recommend / link me to some good studio monitors? That's a purchase I've been considering for a while. Last edited by Coolboyrulez0; 05-30-2011 at 05:08 PM..

05-30-2011, 05:21 PM	#14
midnghtraver Icarus Moth Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Age: 28 Posts: 2,064	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies I LOVE my KRK Rokit 8's Their not TOO expensive.... http://www.krksys.com/krk-studio-mon...t/rokit-8.html

05-30-2011, 05:30 PM	#15
Coolboyrulez0 VICES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Age: 30 Posts: 10,031	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies Do i need 2 8's or would this be a good set? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...003R-_-Product PS: This is now the "Which Studio Monitors should I purchase" topic Last edited by Coolboyrulez0; 05-30-2011 at 05:38 PM..

05-30-2011, 05:44 PM	#16
midnghtraver Icarus Moth Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC Age: 28 Posts: 2,064	Re: [Album Preview] Mentalistic Tendencies If it contains 2 then you should be fine. EDIT: Oh, no you need 2 for sure.

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