Oh the memories..
This song made me remember those ol' days playing Zelda with my fellows. Not that I was listening to a trance song while playing it, but the way it's structured is damn nice. I just wish I heard more of that drum used in 0:37-38, using that instrument more along the song would have overpowered the piece. Altough, you were probably looking for a calm feel. If so, good job on that.
I liked the ending, I'm glad it didn't just cutted off all of a sudden.
Good job man!
Fuoco
Thanks, I tried different ways to make it, but it ended up sounding like a trance song XD, but I must say, this end result was better than the first one of it, man, that sounded horrible >.< XD
Lovely :D
I like this MJTTOMB! I feel like there couldn't be any other instrument better than the piano to display such emotions (You can tell what's my favorite instrument, heh).
After reading the lyrics, the song now has a new meaning. This is not only sad, but also a bit cheerful.. I truly admire anyone with such abilities, being able to change moods within the same piece is one of the aspects in music that I enjoy most. And you have done a wonderful job on that. Congratulations.
It's great that you changed this to minor, in major it could have sounded way too cheerful for the lyrics.
It's a great melody, a friend of mine told me that anyone can come up with a good melody, but its what you do with that melody that counts. So you did a wonderful job on the accompaniment, it really sets the atmosphere.
Just one little complaint. I wasn't really happy with the ending, it's kind of sudden because there was nothing warning me that it was about to end. Like a ritardando part or fading out (I'm glad you didn't fade out tho, I don't like 'em).
But I understand you must respect the original melody, so it's not a big deal.
I'll listen some of you other stuff, you kept my interest.
By the way, I did read what you said at BrokenRequiem's post. Maybe you might wanna check out my stuff, I always appreciatte suggestions from real musicians.
5/5 + fav'd!
Fuoco
I most certainly will check your stuff out when i get home, man! Thanks for the review!
zzz
I like it! It's nice and calm, just like a lullaby is supossed to be. I like the main melody,and that left hand makes me think like I'm in somewhere in a fantasy dream, and I somehow can't realize its just a dream.
Peaceful, yet somewhat dramatic in the minor part. I don't know, its like not everything is going well in that dream, altough is not enterely dramatic because of that accented note at 0:36, every great composer knows how to change moods in the same part of the song and return to the original mood (if intended). And you did a great job with that, congratz :D
I wish you win the DAC man. But that doesn't mean I'm not giving you competition >:)
More songs, plz! Keep that up!
Fuoco
Calm and fantasy-dream-ness...good, that's how I wanted you to feel with this piece ;)
Yep, the minor part is supposed to represent a nightmare kinda/sorta. So yeah, good interpretation of that. I felt coming back to the "sweet dreams feel" was pretty essential, to get that calm and lullaby feeling re-established. :)
Thanks man, though I hope Simon wins to be honest. Thanks for reviewing.
Rocky
Man...
I couldn't help it... I HAD to review this..
For some reason this song fits well with me, my personality I guess.
My favorite song from you was your third nocture... but now this piece has taken his place. My favorite piece by you winter, you never stop amazing me, to think a day ago you planned on making a new entry and the next day you come up with this :)
I wanted to be the first one reviewing this piece!, and I would've done it if I didn't had any problems with my account >:(. Anyway, that doesn't matter anymore.
What a ingenious way to compose a waltzy rhythm! Crotales and something-else-I-don't-recognize (pizzicato violins with some kind of cymbals?) usage was pure genious! And using woodwinds for such a beautiful melody was a perfect choice. Woodwinds are sure awesome, and expansive :( lol.
I agree with DS555, this gave us all a night feeling. Night feeling melodies are my favorites, they like... fill me up.
You're truly an inspiration, never stop surprising us!
Beautiful job...
That's all I can say.
Fuoco
Hey fuoco
your favorite eh? awesome!
i think u were talking about tamborines..
indeed woodwinds are very versatile instruments
thanks so much fuoco for your reviews
-winter
Ha! >:D
A perfect castle crashers feel! :D This sure goes into the game. It does sounds like that kind of battle you're talking about.
I googled "castle crashers The mill creature" but found nothing :(, yet, I can imagine.
It's a very catchy melody. I like that "Dum-da-da Dum-da" bass at the begining. An excellent use of instruments, as usual :D
I like this because it's not only a funny piece, but also a powerful song >:D
Lol, the violins at 0:13 reminded me of "Home alone", I don't know why haha. But I like the progress of those violins (mF-F-FF) at 0:19-0:25. It sure feels like a moment full of adrenaline.
I feel the break at 0:32 was totally random,but it was sure a very nice break :D and loops perfectly! I've listened to this about 10 times already and it's hard to tell when it ends. Props for that!
I really liked this man! I seriously hope you win :D Even though there's over 110 entries I'm sure you'll spot #1
Keep that up man! 5 straight from me!
Fuoco
Fuoco
Fuoco!
thanks for the review my friend
as for the monster that i composed this loop for, go to castlecrashers.com and go thru the media section, and under the screenshots segment, look for the several pics of the round black monster thing. He looks so cool haha
thanks for ur support man, i really appreciate it
-winter
I love calm music :)
For every hero that never made it to the end...
There's no doubt the author comments really affects the song itself, by only reading and listening really set a mournful/glorious mood. It's sad, but also memorable.
I really like this melody and the instrument of choice. Nothing better than a nice flute to calm things down :D
I like the slow progress of this song, I'm talking about how after the sweet calm comes the chorus at 0:16 and gives the melody a memorable moment. Reminded me of "The lion king" for some weird reason :p
The violins at 0:30-0:31 was a nice dramatic touch. And loops very well! I personally find it very hard to loop anything :(, but I'll just keep learning and learning.
You know, I think the main reason I liked this song very much is because this is the kind of music my best friend loves. She is now in Spain and I haven't seen her in exactly 355 days :(, so this song makes me miss her even more.
I'll send her this song let's see what she thinks :D I'm sure she'll love it.
Thank you for giving me a nice moment. I feel like writing to her again.
Keep that up Maestro! A perfect 5 from me!
Fuoco
P.S.
It's the first time I'm revewing you, but I've been listening to your music ages ago :D
Hello Fuoco.
I am a great fan of peaceful music myself. Despite my alias name, though I do love the occasional ripping, blood thirsty booming track, sitting in my chair, with the cool breeze gliding in... there is just no better feeling for me then that whilst listening to some gentle tracks like this. A large source of inspiration to make them stems from a single burst of wind.
Perhaps i'm crazy? If I am, I wouldn't trade it in for sanity for anything.
To have not seen this person for nearly an entire year... it must be hard. There are many people I would like to meet that are over seas, but I do not know them well enough to yearn their companionship. I hope the two of you will be together soon! I too hope she likes it!
Thank you for the review Fuoco! I'm glad you liked it!
My favorite :D
From all your submissions this is the one I like most! Very war like, marching and encouraging the soldiers to walk to victory and glory :O
I know I told you this already, but this one is damn catchy!
I like the intro very much, the way you used the trombone, cello, viola, bass like: "dotted8th- 16th-16th; dotted8th- 16th-16th..." is what makes me move my head&hands with the melody, fits perfectly to the melody.
0:19-0:37 is my favorite part. This is the part I'm talking about when I said it's like marching and encouraging the soldiers, like saying "This is what we're trained for everyone! Be ready! For this moment shall be ours forever! >:O"
0:56-1:08. Man! I really really love those triplets! This is the moment for truth, when the castle is finally breached and now the emotions flow with adrenaline as they yell and run to engage the enemy >:(
A very inspiring piece Rocky, very well done. :D
Your music is going better and better very quickly.
A well deserved five from me. Keep that up man!
Fuoco
Hey! I'm glad this is your favorite, it's one of mine as well :D
Catchy, eh? Great, that's what I was going for. I also like the rhythm in the intro, and I'm glad you noticed it!
0:19-0:37...I'm guessing that's the flute solo? (I'm not listening to the song, so I can't be sure) If so, that was a really fun part to write. I like the imagery you got from it.
Aha that faster part with triplets, yes, they are upon the castle, gaining entrance. I can feel the adrenaline in here too :D
Thanks for reviewing, Fuoco, and thanks for the five! : )
Rocky
Nice!
After some well spent vacations there's nothing like reviewing some awesome entries :D
I like this man! It's really something here. At difference with many other entries this one actually makes me wanna stand up punch someting while dancing. Like the kind of feel someone must have right about to battle.
You know, the intro reminds me of Age of empires II intro, but only the first two notes, everything else sounds just original.
I specially like the progress of this and is also a very good tune. Something I have always liked about you is that you put a second of drama in your songs, no matter how powerful or happy the song is. I'm talking about 0:36, is not always good that a song keeps the same feeling all over the song. At least that's what I think.
Now at 0:41, at I LOVE how those notes are played, very castlevania like :D
I like 0:57-0:58, it's like a victory feeling I'd say, but it's actually more like an inspiring moment to keep fighting harder and harder until victory. That's actually the touch I liked most.
It's a nice ending too, not a very victory like, makes me feel something but I can't put my finger on it.
I really enjoyed this piece! I can't stop listening to it heh ;)
5/5 from me, and my best wishes for the contest. There's already over 110 entries :o, so the competition sure is though!
Fuoco
:,)
Man, they asked for a cool submission. Just a good one.
But you've exaggerated
This is not just a good song. It's an UNBELIEVABLE song :D
And not only that, I can perfectly picture this song into castle crashers. Fits perfectly. I bet you'll win.
Only God could compose a better song for this contest! I tell ya ;)
I love how you manipulate all those instruments. You must be fearless to use them all and create a great harmony.
I love how there are short peaceful moments after a BANG. Like the flute (or is it a piccolo?) at 0:54 and how it contributes to the melody. Creates a very special mood :)
STUPID REDESIGN! Took me like 10 minutes to type the last sentence >:(
So this one was certainly quite a surprise, I'm glad you didn't awaited long to upload your submissions :D
All in all, 5/5 and my 10 stars :D (lol rocky, I think I would have given 0 stars too if I didn't accidentaly clicked it)
Once again, Amazing Job!
Fuoco
thanks for the lovely review!
:D
Ohh the piano. My favorite instrument...
What an amazing intro! It gets you in a nice mood right away! Great melody, the way the notes are being played just makes this song roll throu my head over and over. Certainly catchy.
0:24 - Nice choice of instruments. The percussion you used it's actually very interesting. Very movie like.
Oh, the violins :D There was no way you could miss putting violins into this song, very nice background. I specially like them at 0:56, I like it when a melody suddenly changes into a sorrowful mood.
1:19 - Now, this is something that I always liked about you, a piano solo part after the whole band played already
1:41 - OMG here starts a powerful... determination like melodie. Like when you're about to make an important decision. To live or die (sort of, lol).
2:00 - New percussion? woot! Now the whole band is back! Good, good. They're back to introduce the ending, a simple and powerful ending. I liked that echo btw.
Wonderful, I can't believe I've never reviewed you before.
5/5
Keep them coming!! ;)
5/5
You know whats amazing.
I know a violinist who has been collaborating with me... and her last name happens to be fuoco.
You guys are a talented bunch.
I sincerely appreciate the in depth review, I very much intend to keep them coming as well.
I had a listen to your work. fived both pieces.
You are an amazing pianist. I hope to hear more from you as well.
Cheers Mate.
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