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Originally posted by SystematicX1 I did want to reply on this comment however because man, I am willing to bet you that every single person here posting, has felt or even feels right now the way you just posted.

Definitely good insight! I actually use a pretty similar approach. More than just samples though, it seems like it's just about trying *something* new. New VST, new init synth patch...something out of the proverbial box. I mean, I'm not a vocal trance person, and had a song develop just from playing around with vocals and vocal editing tools.

My favorite thing is playing around with new and interesting lead-synth sounds by themselves...or making one from scratch.

As far as the way I feel...I'm definitely not bummed in relation to what was said, though I appreciate the advice. More tongue in cheek really...I mean, it'd definitely be a nice "problem" to have. But, having gone the leisure route, where din-din doesn't rely on the success of the next big idea...I feel rather fortunate that I have the luxury of binning ideas that aren't 100% interesting to me, while being able to take my time with things.

I'm just picky nowadays...And I think that's ok.

Have definitely had an interesting shift in perspective over the years though, with respect to songwriting. The objective of sitting down used to be a finished song...but now, the sitting down and just playing with music and being creative, has become the important part. The levels of venting and catharsis that playing around in a sequencer gives...I've found to be unrivaled by practically anything else...(rated PG-13, at least...)

So, regardless of whatever happens, I have a good 'ol time in the sequencer whenever the mood strikes...and if a worthwhile song happens to present itself, then I consider that a nice bonus!

It's...definitely an interesting conundrum. The ideas that appear to require a ton of "effort", have never been the ones that seemed like they were worth committing the time and effort to finishing...And the one's that write themselves, are so effortless that commitment isn't required. It's hard *not* working on those ones...until they're finished.

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Originally posted by Storyteller There's a bunch of projects I have lying around with potential, just not the time or inspiration to finish. I've been working on these 2 a bit the past few days. Hoping to experiment with a full on vocal myself with lots of autotune and a voice changer to see what that could turn out like. But first recordings of myself I dropped, autotune couldn't save it As you might see in the soundcloud widget there are some notes to self in there too. Note: There's 2 mixes. The original and a house version (the latter in the playlist). Looking forward to hear what suggestions you might have! Storyteller · Rose Petal Rain

Original will def. be a very nice tune with some vocals added. Can definitely tell there's vacant room for 'em in the original mix.

House isn't really my cup of tea, though objectively I do think the original has a fair amount more character and groovy-ness than the house mix, as is...definitely a lot of potential in both mixes though.

I like the sounds, mixing and the idea(s) quite a bit. Not much else to add unfortunately.

Only minor nitpick is the D# from the piano stabs over E. Really quite noticeable when it's exposed at 2:07. Diminished 7th perhaps? Not the most pleasant of chords, given how pleasant the rest of the mix is.

Not sure how to fix though...usually just fiddle around with things like that to make 'em fit. Unless it's a sampled line...of course.

-Edit- Out of curiosity...ended up plugging in the chords by ear and fiddling with it a little bit...one solution seems to be repeating the octaved C# instead of moving to D#, and moving from B/D/F# major triad support to E/G#/C#/E as C#m resolution with the C# on top. Seems to work ok, though it's a little less punctual.

Here'd be the example of such noodling around with it. Maybe this helps? Maybe it doesn't...Same count as the break...with the original included, followed by the aforementioned suggestion.

Might have missed some of the passing notes or undertones, but...close enough anyway...

Well done thus far though, and best of luck on finishing it out

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Just another chillout short concept which I was working on over the weekend.

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Originally posted by theterran Original will def. be a very nice tune with some vocals added. Can definitely tell there's vacant room for 'em in the original mix. House isn't really my cup of tea, though objectively I do think the original has a fair amount more character and groovy-ness than the house mix, as is...definitely a lot of potential in both mixes though. I like the sounds, mixing and the idea(s) quite a bit. Not much else to add unfortunately. Only minor nitpick is the D# from the piano stabs over E. Really quite noticeable when it's exposed at 2:07. Diminished 7th perhaps? Not the most pleasant of chords, given how pleasant the rest of the mix is. Not sure how to fix though...usually just fiddle around with things like that to make 'em fit. Unless it's a sampled line...of course. -Edit- Out of curiosity...ended up plugging in the chords by ear and fiddling with it a little bit...one solution seems to be repeating the octaved C# instead of moving to D#, and moving from B/D/F# major triad support to E/G#/C#/E as C#m resolution with the C# on top. Seems to work ok, though it's a little less punctual. Here'd be the example of such noodling around with it. Maybe this helps? Maybe it doesn't...Same count as the break...with the original included, followed by the aforementioned suggestion. TheTA · Rose Petal Piano Might have missed some of the passing notes or undertones, but...close enough anyway... Well done thus far though, and best of luck on finishing it out

Thank you very much for the thorough reply, will be looking into it! Honestly I don't know anything about chords, it's all by ear. The piano is just an (altered) translation from audio to midi of the guitar.

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Originally posted by TranceLover007 Just another chillout short concept which I was working on over the weekend. DariusX. · New Chillout Idea 06JAN2024 Cheers, Darek

Phatty bass! And that Sax! Where'd you get that!
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Originally posted by SystematicX1 Phatty bass! And that Sax! Where'd you get that! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ---------------------- Keep em comin Fellas! We haven't had this much action here in hell... a long freakin time! SystematicX1 · Fade Away

Hi Phil, this is quite interesting creation man, some clever blend between different type of instruments - really like it. Work on your kick - make it more prominent in your production and create some space between your instruments to avoid clashing in your freq.

Cheers,

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Originally posted by SystematicX1 Phatty bass! And that Sax! Where'd you get that! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ---------------------- Keep em comin Fellas! We haven't had this much action here in hell... a long freakin time! SystematicX1 · Fade Away

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I like how it builds up modestly, being big by keeping it small. Bass might be a tad to loud, it distorts some time.

After the 2 minute mark the guitars might be a tad too loud. After that my headphone battery gave up.

Love this, would favorite the shit out of it on spotify.

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Phatty bass! And that Sax! Where'd you get that!
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Just one question for you guys: how is this bass line?

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Hey Darek,

Good vibes. Bass feels too high (notes) to fill up that low end properly. Soundwise it doesn't really sit well in the mix for me either.
I think you know why you were asking the question .

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Originally posted by TranceLover007 [QUOTE]Originally posted by SystematicX1 Phatty bass! And that Sax! Where'd you get that! ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ---------------------- Keep em comin Fellas! We haven't had this much action here in hell... a long freakin time! --------------------- Just one question for you guys: how is this bass line? DariusX. · Sturtup New Idea 13JAN2024 Cheers, Darek

Hey Thanks guys on the listens and responses to my latest mix....Havin fun with that one so far =O)

Yea D, I would have to agree with Story on this one

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So, I came on here and was going to post another WiP I have been working on but stopped myself and I began contriving thoughts about here on TA-PS Forum.
As you all are aware, I highly endorse other styles of music on here other than Trance and I do believe there have been those that have contributed the same over the years.
We also haven't seen a TA Mix Collab in years and it has been a very very very long time since I have heard a dedicated "Trance" WiP. So...
You guys up for a challenge in a short return to our Trance roots?

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Originally posted by SystematicX1 ...it has been a very very very long time since I have heard a dedicated "Trance" WiP. So... You guys up for a challenge in a short return to our Trance roots?

That's pretty much all I make...

I never really left...