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[[Flatlander] - False Reality]

Definitely switch to another DAW if it feels like it'll improve your tracks. Yeah, it might take a while to get used to a new layout and all that. But once you get a hang of it, I'm sure you'll love it :]

I just LOVE the color and tone in this. Just such a beautiful spread and enough variety to keep things interesting, hot 5/5. Keep blasting away, FL will be your bitch soon enough.

[Gates of Heaven]

This is pretty solid, you got me diggin' on this for a good while.

It's very, erhm... simple. And I do mean that as a compliment, some 'minimal' tracks just can't hit that balance of groove you have goin' on here. The section from 1:16-2:08 was by far my favorite, super solid piano lines.

I do think the typical ass lead synth could use a bit more modulation/vibrato action and the 'wubs' could use just like... a bit of something. Harmonic resonance with the background more? If you're using serum like everyone else, try binding the blend to a macro and automating that line a touch. Or maybe oscillate the finetuning a bit, idk.

I mean, solid overall though. Would recommend.

FlickVendor responds:

thanks for the advice

[Exobase (Ne10 & Nico Vargas Remix)]

Whoa. This is some good shit.

Like really good. It's absolutely not what I'd normally listen to but holy hell I'm pretty impressed.

I do think the section at 2:04ish has enough of a volume change to warrant maybe some kind of a change though. It's pretty abrupt and kind of messes with the overall groove imo.

But ignoring the volume balancing it's still a 5/5 track.

[Take Flight!]

Lol I'm just looking at the waveform and I love how you can just tell it's about to get thicc right after that intro.

Dang, that section @1:00 is just all kinds of dense, I love how it's simultaneously quiet and huge. This whole thing is very well done, I especially like the drum mixing. Do you do much extra on the GetGood plugin? I find myself adding a touch too much OTT on the sets I have (the Matt Halpern & "Metal" ones) cause I can't help myself but try to make 'em just slam. I also love the approach you took to the bass here for some reason, it just sits so well in the low end.

Anyway, damn thicc and juicy. Solid space journey track, my dude.

[Creatures of the deep]

"Oh fuck,"
- Me, at 0:44 when that bass starts up

This reminds me of some Lisa tracks. Really digging this quite a bit. I've also never heard anyone use that "farty synthbass" tone at 1:28 so kudos there.

The note choices starting at like 2:00 start to... creep me out a little bit? Like I'm not sure if that's the intended effect or not but with a lot of those sustain synths it almost starts to feel kind of uncomfortable-ish? Not in a bad way, just in a... Subverting the vibe kind of way.

But then it picks up at 2:41 and just kicks back and chills from then on. This is not the kind of thing I'd normally listen to but I'm damn glad I did. Solid as hell.

RealMrSnuggles responds:

Thanks a lot for the review. It's supposed to feel like you are facing a creature from the deep, that's part of the reason for the note choices ;)

[Vibe 2 This]

Wow real feel vibes in this piece. There's a lot going on. "Frantic but controlled", which is I think what makes the best metal imo.

I agree with Roguetoad, the low end is certainly a biiitch to try and put together for metal. Something weird going on with the basstone when the snare hits. Like maybe they're stepping on each other a little bit? I'm not sure, I really shouldn't be trying to give mixing advice. I couldn't mix a fucking cake.

Either way this is pretty rad.

Metaljonus responds:

Thanks, dude. I guess the way I can describe is taking a hit of acid and when it starts to hit you go through that woahhhhhhh point and then you have a nice trip hahaha. And yeah, I gotta go back and see where the frequencies lie with the bass and drums and cut them fuckers to create more space. And or go through the ambient parts to see if there is any unnecessary low end. Still a work in progress mix wise but I wanna share this either way. :D Thanks for listenin homie!

[Full Force!!]

Oh shit mate, this absolutely rocks. The synth lead is really, REALLY well placed. The whole thing is just so... well supported and composed. I especially like your 2:40 transition, that added quite a bit to the continuation of the vibe. I also always love your use of accidentals, it's always additive and never distracting.

Solid work, dude!

DanJohansen responds:

Appreciate the awesome review man! Went a lot back and forth with the EQ to get the synth to pop just I wanted it to. Rock on!

[Piconjo: Teh 6aym (Full OST)]

Well this confirms some theories I've had since this project started.

In order:

- TeraVex is an artificial superintelligence designed to take every other composer's job
- Carmet is an octopus possessed by the spirit of a still-living Victor Wooten
- ConnorGrail is Metallica from an alternative universe where the whole band was just one guy with an iPhone
- Curruff is attractive (call me)
- Larrynachos is all the enjoyment of the Hindu Holi festival manifested into a single being
- Mig-Moog has no conceivable beginning or ending; They simply are and will always be
- MisterJames is a chaos engine of pure sexual magic unleashed on an ill-prepared humankind
- RealMrSnuggles is actually Grant Kirkhope (no but really I'm on to you)
- Skullpioneer is an elemental sinewave generated at the beginning of time

And I guess I am what happens when you give drugs more drugs then set those drugs on fire.

[Regurgitated x2 (Piconjo OST)]

Wow, everybody did a really amazing job here. Everybody's individual style really stands out and it cannot be overstated how well produced/mixed/structured this is by TeraVex. They did an absolutely amazing job keeping this whole thing together.

It's impossible to say which part I like best since the whole thing flows so incredibly well together. I can't just pick one. Every single person here did such a fantastic job, it was a damn good time y'all :D

[Korded (ft. Larrynachos) (Piconjo OST)]

Holy shit this is good. I'm not afraid to say there was a moment where I teared up slightly. Excellent intro, excellent structure, excellent atmosphere and game vibe, incredible synth solo and pacing overall.

And yes, I'm willing to bet SOMEONE out there will try to do that solo live. Even if they have to borrow a hand.