nice piece my friend ..its a fresh project can go
any path you want with it ..but still as it is ..
just as good as it is ..loved the cello here ..
thnx alot for sharin !!!

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Thank you, as always, for your encouraging comments. I really appreciate it.

I agree, I like it as it is now, but as you say I think I can take it a little further at some point. And I too really like the Cello as well. It was a great surprise to hear it work so well with the other instruments.

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Song Writing/Content: This is a really nice soundtrack creation Mike - as you say, it's short, but I can see why it's one of your favourites. I'd probably like to hear an extended and more developed version if you get around to re-doing it.

Production/Performance: Production is solid - it sounds good and there is a nice spread of instrument. The instruments do sound a little "virtual" though - I guess that's what you mean about them not being "quite right". Feter is correct, that's a great cello sound. Performance is accurate and controlled - right for the genre.

Originality/Creativity: I guess I'd have to say it's a simple piece, and there's not much new there. I like the sounds you used and the role of the piano is especially good.

Overall rating in genre: OK - the truth is, I'm not very experienced in this sort of thing, and when I listen to this I think of it against some of Magnatone's work (which I see as exceptional examples of "cinematic soundtrack"). In comparison to those, it's good but not exceptional. As a standalone piece I think most people would agree that your work on it has been really worthwhile.

I hope this is helpful,
Neil



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It's definitely helpful Neil! Thanks very much!

I am already in the process of developing this more. It'll be a while, but I think this piece, while simple, has more potential. I always have trouble with the strings, and before I upload something new, I will try to recreate them to be more realistic. Though I am working with GarageBand, and I'm sure it has its limits.

You saying this is good but not exceptional is a great compliment for me. I really just started to make music, and I only have very basic musical knowledge. I'm not expecting to make anything exceptional right now, and I'm not sure I ever will. I'm okay with that, because I really enjoy the making this music. And with the feedback I get here, from you and others, I know definitely improve.

Thanks again! I appreciate it.

Mike

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