Diane RIDAEUS

3 days ago to Yuri

Okay Yuri, so so sorry for the delay! I'm listening to "Won't You Love Me" - Lovely singing style in the RH - the LH might need a bit of softening to stay in balance. At around 1:48 - 1:50 the dynamics could be perhaps shaped there, as it goes into the V, a slight pause would make editors happy if they were cutting for a scene change etc., but you do take that opportunity at 1:59 so you I see that you did nail that. A little EQ trick I learned somewhere was to get a soft yet full sound by cutting around 220 - 240hz (you have to experiment so it could be different, but that works for me ) and that lets the drama come out in a subtle way, I mean depending if that's what you're going for. Track is well put together! Then I listened to "Softest Touch" - lovely sounds that fit a contemplative or pensive mood, very much like the way the rhythm of the guitar/harp? keeps the track moving forward but it's not overpowering at all, just right. It is a lovely track and would do very well in many scenarios I think! It's simple but sounds sophisticated too. And "Melancholy" next - lovely feel with some surprising and pleasing melodic and harmonic changes, very satisfying to listen. Especially like the contrast at around 1:18 forward, breaks down to a perfect ending, perfect trim too at the end. I can tell you spent a lot of time on this one. You know overall I'd say if there was one thing to change it might be to just pull back a "bit" on the bass parts, and that way the melodies can really sing effortlessly. Great stuff Yuri! Wishing you many placements for the future! -Kind regards, Diane

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Yuri

2 days ago

Thank you so much, Diane! Great insights and suggestions. You've also given me the feeling that I'm really not that far off. Question: Do you think that maybe my music is too melodic, or attention grabbing to work for sync purposes?

Diane RIDAEUS

over 30 days ago to Yuri

Hey Yuri, thanks for the amazing review on "You are Power". I always thought something was off but couldn't spot it -- I think you nailed it. I'll work on making those changes, I sooooooo appreciate your technical expertise and a million thanks for it because sometimes extra ears are so needed! Cheers ! -diane

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Yuri

1 week ago

I always enjoy listening to your work, Diane. By the way, Congrats on your track, "Inner Desolation", being picked up. Well done.

I really like the sound of your piano and your playing style. I submitted 8 tracks to that brief and didn't even get a nibble. I feel like I need to rethink the sound and mixing choices I'm making. Maybe when you find a some time, you could do a quick listen to some of mine and give a little feedback. The tracks I submitted are at the top of my home page list with "Piano Solo" in the titles.

Thanks,

Yuri

Diane RIDAEUS

1 week ago

Thank you Yuri for your kind comments. Yes I'd love to dig into your material, I think feedback is so valuable and I think new ears hear things that could help .. Give me a day or two to catch
up with some odds and ends, and I'd be happy to do that. Cheers :) -diane

Frank Pietrantoni (aka FrankLP)

over 30 days ago to Yuri

Thanks for the review of "From Rain Drops to the Sea".

I appreciate you taking the time to listen and provide your perspective.

Be and stay well,
Frank

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Yuri

over 30 days ago

Always a pleasure to listen to your work, Frank. BTW, Thanks for your review of "Clues Unfolding" on February 13th. I truly appreciate it.