So I did it...I popped myself in the queue and I was reviewed by Beckwith.
Okay, it does sting a bit to begin with - you've actually asked for criticism, rather than tentatively asking your mum if she likes your song because you know you'll get an obligatory 'Yes, Dear.' But there were a few compliments to soothe my shaking ego and, more importantly, a load of constructive points that I can use as a springboard for improvement...
So, my four major notes for next year:
1. I have to stop holding back vocally. I kind of always knew it, but now I can see that my songs are really suffering from it. I get so far with something...and it starts to build..and then because I'll have to match a bigger sound with a bigger vocal, I pull back at the last minute and the whole thing ends on a quiet note when it was apparently leading somewhere. One way out is to get someone else to sing my songs for me.
2. I need to experiment more - the throwaway track I recorded on the morning I posted my cd had a really good write-up. I need to stop being so self-conscious and go with it. Possibly submit something next year that is just me rather than relying on guitar tracks from other people.
3. People expect choruses, I should try to write some.
4. I need to break in to Michelangelo's studio and steal more of his backing tracks.
Anyone else thinking about joining the critique thread that hasn't already done so - do it!
Tess
IMPORTANT NOTE: Thanks to my last blog entry, I have promised to review about 26 cds - if you're still waiting, I *will* get there!
1 Written by Monopoli , on 03-26-2008 08:01
2 Written by Sister Savage , on 03-26-2008 08:28
3 Written by Damage_ Damage- Control , on 03-26-2008 10:12
4 Fixes Written by Michelangelo , on 03-26-2008 10:17
5 BTW Written by Michelangelo , on 03-26-2008 10:21
6 take Mick's advice Written by Zumatar and Galaxy Angel , on 03-26-2008 11:00
7 Michelangelo Written by Sister Savage , on 03-26-2008 11:31
8 Written by Damage_ Damage- Control , on 03-26-2008 12:52
9 awesome Written by Night Driving , on 03-26-2008 13:41
10 Reviews and what I've learnt Written by Volksmetall , on 03-26-2008 16:47
11 Volksmetall Written by Sister Savage , on 03-26-2008 17:34
12 Gods Written by Volksmetall , on 03-26-2008 17:46
13 You'll be gone by the time I come back. Written by Sister Savage , on 03-26-2008 17:56
14 Written by Volksmetall , on 03-26-2008 17:58
15 Just one guy's opinons Written by Beckwith , on 03-27-2008 21:30
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