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[Wtfepic Battle -HD 1.5 ReMAKE-]

I like a lot the composition, and instrumentation, despite being a short piece it feels complete.
The transitions between the different parts are smooth, and good overall mix.
The comp/limiter (I'm guessing) feels a bit too aggressive on the lows.
I like that roll and "rallentando" at the end, but I think the final hit fall short after the tension and epic vibe of this piece, but it's not a big deal. Solid work.

SourJovis responds:

Thanks. Glad you like it. It's indeed rather compressed in the lows. Sometimes I think it's too much, at other times I think it gives the song a little more boost. In any case it was really difficult to mix it with all these instruments at the same time, and compressing the lows was a way to cranck up the overal volume, which I felt was necessary because I want this song to be at a climactic part of my demo album. The hit at the end is a little anticlimactic perhaps. You can also loop the song by having it start on the hit. I think that works quite well.

[Courage]

Nice tune !
I has a catchy melody and good lines. I think It would work better as a short loop.
Another thing that could make sound even better could be more space between the lines, I mean some volume and panning tweaks to separate the lines a bit more so your synths don't "fight" for the main spot.

HydroGene responds:

Hi!
Thank you very much for these advices, I'll try to do better next time! :)

[Feeling Good]

Nice cover !
I wish I have a singing neighbor.

Earel responds:

Thanks :)

Yeah we can have a lot of fun when we play music together !

[her name was Susie!]

Nice tune man.
It really has an 80's vibe on both style and synths.
A different drum kit is the only thing needed to complete the " 80's illusion", the one you are using sounds a bit on the lo-fi side, a cleaner bass sound could also help to improve the overall sound.

demon1000 responds:

Thanks Man! trying to find a drum kit right now...

[May Vibes]

Nice piece.
The intro feels a bit too slow, but once it starts it's kinda catchy (and yes, uplifting).
The pause starts at the right time and does a good job preparing for the final, which was my favorite part. Nice overall sound, a little bassy but not too much, some extra variations on the snare and maybe a roll once in a while could improve the rhythm.

5TanLey responds:

Thanks for your words :)

[The Road to the Sacred Mountain]

Holy s#!t man !
All I can say about this piece is how awesome it is.
If there's any room to improvement, it's way beyond what I'm able to perceive.

ForgottenDawn responds:

Thank you, man. We appreciate it! :)

[Winter Breeze]

Fun, energetic and very enjoyable piece.
It's interesting how you made your melody line using a "background-esque" sound, those wobbles give a nice change to the track's pace. There are some moments when the song feels a bit empty, but it isn't necessarily bad. A deeper reverb on the snare could give this track some extra strength.

Hallow responds:

I'm never using the sound as a constant lead again. xD
Glad you like the wobbles.
About the reverb, I tried to get a nice sound out of it - anything else sounded a bit like a dog barking. :P

[Doomtrain]

Great riffs ! Specially around 1:48 when the "second voice" kicks in.
Nice mix, mastering and overall sound.
Crashes sound a bit too bright, and snare a bit too muffled, but is not a flaw really, it is more in the personal taste side. Keep rocking guys ! (º- º ) \m/

TSRBand responds:

Thanks for checking it out! Glad you liked it. I'll have to turn up that snare for next time!

[A Hero Rises]

I like the composition and how the piece develops, sounds of choice blend well together.
Some little tweaks on your mix could make it better, the high pitched strings are a little too loud (a faster attack would be nice too), and the horns could use some extra volume to increase the "epicness"

Earel responds:

Ok ;)
Thanks for your advices

[Cinnamon (E.I.T.B)]

Gotta love that groove !
The change was well introduced and it felt fluent. When the song returned to the first theme felt a bit sudden to me, but it is a minor detail. Solid piece man.

DeadlyAlchemy responds:

I'm always about that groove :D

I agree with that too, I think I might change up how I return to the main theme, maybe using the first piano sequence alongside the jazz bass?