Comments on: Workshop #6: Chillout Music by Rundstyk

By: John Mansfield

John Mansfield — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:22:02 +0000

Overall, this has a nice feel. I agree with others on adding some low end. I think the kick could also be a ’softer’, fatter kick, there is a lot of high end click to it. The repetition of the intro line did feel like it went on a little too long. Much like orchestral music, the theme should be introduced and then move through variations. Those tweaks should make this a really enjoyable piece!

By: Rundstyk

Rundstyk — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:19:14 +0000

like Joel said, the criticism is helpful. I am not a perfect artist, and will always could learn more, so all these comments are very helpful, and i have much to learn.

By: Rundstyk

Rundstyk — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:12:32 +0000

My Myspace is http://www.myspace.com/rundstyk, there can you hear my music. if you give me a place where i can upload my album, so you can download it, i would love to share it with you.

By: IvorB

IvorB — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:15:06 +0000

I thought that the piece lacked groove. A nice slow and comfortable bass line would have done wonders. I also felt that the first melody was repeated a little to much. Maybe some variation in the sound would have been in order. Otherwise I think it sounded nice and fit the bill for an ambient piece.

By: Joel Falconer

Joel Falconer — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:52:10 +0000

Hi Adrian — thanks for your feedback, though I might point out that the piece is Rundstyk’s, not mine, I’m just the editor here.

By: Joel Falconer

Joel Falconer — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:51:36 +0000

The composer asked for a critique of the piece. Criticism is helpful, it helps you to hone your creations and pick up on mistakes or imperfections you were to close to hear. People who think that art is something high and lofty and above criticism no matter how flawed the piece is (not to suggest this piece is very flawed) are probably not thinking logically.

By: Tanner

Tanner — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:21:47 +0000

how in the heck are you supposed to critique art?!? i can’t believe no one has even questioned that in here!

personally, i very much enjoy this piece. i think it was put together very well and the repetition is necessary.

but i can’t begin to think of why someone would change someone elses art. i believe that if you can’t relate to the piece, don’t listen to it. and if you think something should be changed and you could do it better, no one’s stopping you. create your own art. for yourself.

By: Roy

Roy — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 05:40:36 +0000

Nice work!

your piece sets a nice mood, great job.. wouldn’t change a thing

Best

By: Adrian Lo

Adrian Lo — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:54:02 +0000

Hi Joel, I like the part where it picks up with the percussion about 3.5 minutes in. It gives the song that much needed contrast and movement. Although the unnaturalness of the drums, overall, is a bit hard to swallow, even for such an electronic driven genre like chillout.

The delayed piano does fit the sound of the piece but I feel that the melodic phrase at the beginning was just repeated way too much. Some more music and less production is in order, I feel.

In terms of mix, I think it’s a soothing mix other than the apparent lack of low end like others have mentioned. Drums are kind of soft even for chill out. Pads and arrangements at the back could rise out a bit more from time to time. Also, lack of highs due to the relative low levels of high hats.

Those are my comments. Good luck on your music.

By: Andrew Turner

Andrew Turner — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:52:12 +0000

Yeah, I’d love to use this as background music for some presentations i have to give in a few weeks. Very subdued and calming, good for the mind.