Score: 8

"Nice intro"

submission: The monks

date: October 23, 2007

Mixing-wise, you seriously need to crank that guitar up and I believe I heard a bass; that too needs be brought up in volume.

Otherwise, it still fits into the awesome ranks with that clip.

Score: 9

"Very atmospheric. A tad repetitive."

submission: The Machinery of Autumn

date: October 15, 2007

Although it didn't really build to a climax, it sustained and developed adding more instrument layers. This would be ideal for background music to just about any kind of scene.

Score: 6

"Not bad"

submission: Ignis Frigidus

date: October 15, 2007

There's one glaring musical error that I can't imagine you did on purpose for style sake (because it would clash with this style), but given the way it stays consistent, it almost seems as if it was intentional.

If it weren't for the fact that I cringe everytime I hear that, this piece isn't too bad. It has that Breath of Fire feel to it.

Score: 10

"Very very well done"

submission: ==(Goodnight)==

date: September 19, 2007

This piece has a very calm tone to it. It's very peaceful and meditative. While I'm not too keen on your soft whine-lead synth leading the melody (which is just not what I would have done; it wasn't bad), the instrumentation as a whole really worked to create a serene atmosphere.

Very very good job, SBB! Keep up the good work!

Score: 9

"Nice beat"

submission: Stimulus Novae[Remix Preview]

date: September 12, 2007

This piece has an interesting sound to it. It pulses with percussion that was well-compressed and keeps moving like a traditional club piece.

Congratulations on a job well done.

Score: 9

"Ideal for game music"

submission: Bedlam Stomp

date: September 8, 2007

It's not particularly my personal taste in electronic music, but it is certainly good work. I have no complaints towards the technical factors of this piece.

Great job! This would make ideal video game music.

Score: 10

"Very well done"

submission: Departure (Club Mix)

date: September 8, 2007

This is probably one of the most interesting and passionate trance pieces I've heard in a good long time. The intruments are wel compressed, EQed, and mixed.

I have no complaints to make. This is great work!

Score: 8

"Not bad at all"

submission: I Think I Hear Them Calling

date: September 4, 2007

My only real recommendation for this piece is to take your music in the background and bring it forward a bit. I understand that it's important for the beat to drive the piece, but don't let the other substance sit too far back.

Other than that, it sounds like you just need to get lyrics and vocals for it. Musically, it's not bad at all and has a catchiness to it which is what makes hip hop work.

Score: 8

"Could be mixed better"

submission: depth of perception

date: August 25, 2007

Off the bat, there are some sound samples you're using that sound kind of ugly by themselves (namely that reversed distorted synth), but once other things start coming in, then it sounds in place.

Altogether, this is certainly an odd piece though fitting for the industrial scene. One thing I'd recommend is that you use more vox synths instead of just the "I", mainly to give the "I" a reason to be in the song.

Overall, it's not a bad piece, but I would recommend adjusting the levels so that certain things aren't too far in the foreground when they should sit back in the mix (mainly most of the additional percussion).

Score: 6

"A bit underdeveloped"

submission: CC - {Tavern}

date: August 25, 2007

It's certainly an odd approach to tavern music, and it didn't really quite fit into its britches. All there seems to be is a piano and two lines of percussion. Any piece of music would need far more than just that. You need to layer on more instrumentation, namely some form of bass support whether it be a bass or it be left hand piano harmony.

This piece could benefit from having more meat, but not bad to start.