10-09-2016, 06:53 AM
Hi guys - ok so, I thought it would be good to share some music with you. This piece here is a favorite of mine - hard to say why exactly, but I'm pretty satisfied with the way it turned out and finalized. That is, from the perspective of the music anyway. Technically, it isn't what I was after. As I've read in others' discussions here, I got to a point where my being 100% happy with the final product wasn't as important as just finishing the damn song so I'd have something to share. So I buttoned up the last sentence, mixed it so it was somewhere better than horrible sounding, put my foot down and kicked it outta the house lol. That was about three months ago.
Now, I'm aware that this kind of music isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I was kinda surprised at how few times it's been listened to, and how little was said. I'm sure I was projecting somewhat - just because I have fun listening to this song shouldn't mean anyone else will too! I think I have pretty good taste but... well, you know what I mean
One of the things that sold me on your forum here, was that everybody seemed to be very down to earth, friendly and have an honest willingness to help any way they can. That's pretty awesome - good on ya guys for that! Bonus points too for being talented, knowledgeable craftsmen
So, besides a great deal of stuff I stand to learn here, I'm really hoping for some honest feedback too. I don't want to sound snooty but the truth is that any thoughts you might give here are much more heavily weighted - because you also compose - than the thoughts and/or opinions of those who don't. And while I do appreciate those pat-on-the-back comments from random listeners on social networks and the like, I'm not at all after that type of recognition. I'd like the opinions and thoughts of someone who knows what he's talking about. Be they good or bad, I'll listen - I want to grow and evolve.
Please give this song a listen. If something comes to mind - from any aspect at all - I would appreciate hearing what you have to say. With some things in particular I'm well aware of the apparent deficiency, which I'd be happy to go over later but for now I'd like to stay quiet in that regard as not to muddy the waters, as it were. Unbiased thoughts are sure to be more beneficial, I would think.
Thank you in advance for your time - I look forward to returning the favor..
Here's the song -- Original GarageBand Song "Spellcaster"
Now, I'm aware that this kind of music isn't everybody's cup of tea, but I was kinda surprised at how few times it's been listened to, and how little was said. I'm sure I was projecting somewhat - just because I have fun listening to this song shouldn't mean anyone else will too! I think I have pretty good taste but... well, you know what I mean

One of the things that sold me on your forum here, was that everybody seemed to be very down to earth, friendly and have an honest willingness to help any way they can. That's pretty awesome - good on ya guys for that! Bonus points too for being talented, knowledgeable craftsmen

So, besides a great deal of stuff I stand to learn here, I'm really hoping for some honest feedback too. I don't want to sound snooty but the truth is that any thoughts you might give here are much more heavily weighted - because you also compose - than the thoughts and/or opinions of those who don't. And while I do appreciate those pat-on-the-back comments from random listeners on social networks and the like, I'm not at all after that type of recognition. I'd like the opinions and thoughts of someone who knows what he's talking about. Be they good or bad, I'll listen - I want to grow and evolve.
Please give this song a listen. If something comes to mind - from any aspect at all - I would appreciate hearing what you have to say. With some things in particular I'm well aware of the apparent deficiency, which I'd be happy to go over later but for now I'd like to stay quiet in that regard as not to muddy the waters, as it were. Unbiased thoughts are sure to be more beneficial, I would think.
Thank you in advance for your time - I look forward to returning the favor..

Here's the song -- Original GarageBand Song "Spellcaster"