Topic: December 2014 Castlevania Dungeon MUSIC Contest

[Dracula9]

omg DO IT

DO IT CHERN

USE HIS LAUGH AS AN INSTRUMENT

[Chernabogue]

It'll be quite difficult to do something with a source that's two-measure long, hehe. But that's a challenge I'll definitively do.

[Sindra]

First pass at my entry. Still a long way from finished, but you get the idea.

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/2944vtx3444v0ar/ContestEntry.mp3

First off, I love that you're using Forest of Monsters. Very good deal.

To critique, if I might; the percussion is a bit muddled but loud and overshadows the main melody IMO. You may either want to tone down the volume on the (ethnic?) drums, switch the sample you're using, or both. You want the main tune to be clean and distinct, especially if it's to be used as a boss theme.

My 2 cents. Keep at it though!

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

Interesting!  Blending tidbits of PoR's Forest of Doom ("The Hidden Curse") into CV4's "Forest of Monsters".
But I agree with Sindra... and I think the muddled factor is due to reverb.  I cannot tell if the percussion sample is heavily decayed or if you're just adding more reverb to the entire thing.

[darkmanx_429]

First pass at my entry. Still a long way from finished, but you get the idea.

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/2944vtx3444v0ar/ContestEntry.mp3

Loving the fast beat to the song. I would tone the beat down just a tad so it doesn't sound like it's in fast forward (if that makes sense)

I would also pump up the drums and crank up that Forest of Monster theme a bit more so that it stands out individually as the main melody of the track.

Otherwise I am liking this alot!

[Dracula9]

Now that I've got the tablas I wanted, I'm working on fixing the percussion currently. I'm hesitant to slow the song down, because it runs the risk of sounding like an ordinary remix if its tempo is too close to the original Forest of Monster's.

[uzo]

But I agree with Sindra... and I think the muddled factor is due to reverb.

Yeah, I thought the same thing. That reverb needs to get toned down HARD.

[Dracula9]

Fixed. Maybe.
http://www.mediafire.com/listen/2944vtx3444v0ar/ContestEntry.mp3

[Chernabogue]

Remixing "The Merchant" isn't easy at all. But the result may surprise you.

[Chernabogue]

My entry: You'll Die at My Place (covering "I'll Sell at My Place", the Merchant's theme from Harmony of Dissonance).

It's short, but go try remixing that fucking theme and we'll talk. Inspired by The Arcade's "Walking on the Edge" remix and by the LoS soundtracks. Features a laugh as requested by Dracula9 (even if I couldn't find the real one). Enjoy!

Maybe I'll do another entry later, or change a little this one.

[Dracula9]

I'll rip the real one for you. This deserves it.

Edit: Yeah, the LoS inspiration really shines. I'm getting a heavy Carmilla's Fight vibe.

[darkmanx_429]

Fixed. Maybe.
http://www.mediafire.com/listen/2944vtx3444v0ar/ContestEntry.mp3

Ooohhh.Drums.....

You made it a tad slower, this feels way better.

I still say crank up those congos even more..they feel like they should be louder

I like everything else about this song.

I hate fade out's, you should create a outro to the song. Maybe a solo congo beat or something..it just seems to go out

My entry: You'll Die at My Place (covering "I'll Sell at My Place", the Merchant's theme from Harmony of Dissonance).

It's short, but go try remixing that fucking theme and we'll talk. Inspired by The Arcade's "Walking on the Edge" remix and by the LoS soundtracks. Features a laugh as requested by Dracula9 (even if I couldn't find the real one). Enjoy!

Maybe I'll do another entry later, or change a little this one.

Wow that's a heck of an update!

[Lelygax]

Fixed. Maybe.
http://www.mediafire.com/listen/2944vtx3444v0ar/ContestEntry.mp3

Skeletarzan
Its getting better and better, you should try to use more of these effects near the end in the rest of the music if it sounds good.

My entry: You'll Die at My Place (covering "I'll Sell at My Place", the Merchant's theme from Harmony of Dissonance).

It's short, but go try remixing that fucking theme and we'll talk. Inspired by The Arcade's "Walking on the Edge" remix and by the LoS soundtracks. Features a laugh as requested by Dracula9 (even if I couldn't find the real one). Enjoy!

Maybe I'll do another entry later, or change a little this one.

Merchant: You forgot me to die inside the castle, now you will PAY.

[Donvermicelli]

Hey since this is the first time I'm doing remixing of this sort I'm in need of a little help. I've got my idea all planned out and even have a nice intro for my theme. What I am lacking however is a reasonable library of soundfonts. I'm using Logic Pro X and I'm in dire need of drums/ percussion fonts. Right now I have a timpani and a bunch of synthesizers that do not sound the way I need them to. Cheers to whoever helps me.

[Dracula9]

Look into the Unison, SGM, and Timbres of Heaven soundfonts. They have great drumkits.

I'd post them myself but the latter two are very large files, and with how wonky Mediafire's been acting with me lately I don't think it would comply with them.