Skye Aldaris
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Posted - 2008.09.19 09:15:00 -
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I hope you're used to hanging around in musician forums, or else my opinion may seem harsh.
Basically I didn't see too much special with the track. It sounds like a watery combination of many of the popular "southern alternative metal" bands (if you could call them that.) that have become increasingly popular on the radio in the last few years. Now this isn't exactly a bad thing - But a jack of all trades, is a master at nothing!
You've successfully entered a genre/style with this track - The problem is that you covered all the "features" (sometimes known as Stereotypes) of that genre. I can hear the ghosts of bands you've (accidentally, perhaps) emulated.
Imagine a stereotype of rap?
*beat* Yo Yo, -explitive- money and women, -explitive-
Sure, It'd sell great at first - But it doesn't have any more room to grow.
Now, I'll admit - Your recording is quality - and your vocalist is quite skilled - But I hear spots where the drummer feels.. uncomfortable - Especially the chorus.
After listening to the song about 5 more times, and putting personal taste aside.. I think you guys could have something going for a few years (at the most, unless you grow), People like things they've heard before - Here's the catch - The only problem I can see in the quality (playing, skill, and feel) in this track is the drummer. He's not alive enough - He's either being held back by the composer, or is unsure of how he should be playing.
If a drummer is uncomfortable, it'll cause problems later on in the band. Does he have different musical tastes than everyone else?
And if the drummer is lacking skill, well - the problems of this could be obvious, though they'll only slow you down - Not ruin the band. :)
Also : It may be personal taste, but I think the first chorus comes in a bit too soon - especially considering the first 20-30 seconds of the song are a nearly ambient intro, before you get into the "real" into and riffs. I also feel that the transition directly AFTER The first chorus is a bit... well - Lets say.. "textbook". Actually, every transition before and after the choruses seem robotic (except the final chorus before the solo!)
Also probably personal opinion : But the track isn't very complex - The composition is quite simple, some would say basic. The structure follows this pattern.
But, strangely enough - Simplicity is what the masses crave.. I think. (Actually, The masses crave whatever you tell them to.)
Anyways - Decent track. It needs some work on a compositional level, though it's got a solid core, and great recording ethic. The drummer also needs to either step it up, or come at odds with his own musical tastes. Hybrid styles are all the rage, these days!
On a final note : Where's your bassist? o_O
On a final final note :
"Ultimate Answer" is a much better track, over all. (Notice, no drummer!) It sounds very professional, and catchy - and a lot more complex than the above mentioned track. The mixing/mastering is great - Volumes are great - Vocalist and guitarists sound great. I'm listening on myspace so they cut out part of the highband and lowband frequencies, so I may not be sure - But did I hear a bassist? He needs to stop hiding behind the guitar so much, if it is.
Personally, I see "Ultimate Answer" as having higher potential of being chosen for the contest. The first song is too watered down and stereotypical of current "pop metal", and also sounds quite a bit.. ametuer. "Ultimate Answer" on the other hand, is a classic example of a soul-filled acoustic song. I could easily see it making it into the credits, especially due to it's professional sound, and classic execution.
-Signed,
-Anti-->
P.S. - What's the band name mean?
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