This is supposed to be one of those creepy songs, like if you're playing an RPG and battling an evil clown or something... yeah, that's it I guess...

That was supposed to be creepy?

Yeah, it was more of a mystical-ish tone than creepy. But it does sound good.

How would you ever describe this as mystical? This is a classic example of a composer who is determined to write music after listening to his or her favourite anime cue, then simply downloads Finale or some other notation software and starts clicking randomness like no tomorrow.

(By the way, about the 00:41 > part; Can you in the name of honesty say that you gave this any thought at all?)

Agreed... please read for starters....

http://forums.ichigos.com/showpost.php?p=367514&postcount=2

I already read that... My main melody plays twice in the beginning before the Bass Clef comes in. The first line of the Bass Clef is really just random, but I liked it. From then on I have recurring patterns that alternate between bass clef and treble clef. In case you couldn't tell I also use lots of Thirds.


This is a classic example of a composer who is determined to write music after listening to his or her favourite anime cue, then simply downloads Finale or some other notation software and starts clicking randomness like no tomorrow.

Not true. Not based on any Anime and I spent two hours just on that small portion. The end part isn't really mine... I had friends over and I'm like "Hey you can fool around with Finale." and accidentally opened that piece. I don't think they changed anything I already wrote but past a certain point there wasn't involvement from me... I just didn't take it out before posting the recording because I thought I might be able to do something with it later and didn't want to lose the melody.


Yeah, it was more of a mystical-ish tone than creepy. But it does sound good.

It was supposed to be suspenseful, but the main part came out a little different, yet somehow better, and it struck me as creepy. Whatever floats your boat though.


That was supposed to be creepy? ... How would you ever describe this as mystical?

Hey, hey now. I appreciate criticism but I tend to not like it when people phrase their critiques in an aggressive way. That goes especially toward other commenters. He was just saying he liked it and you snap at him like that...-_-

Hey, hey now. I appreciate criticism but I tend to not like it when people phrase their critiques in an aggressive way. -_-

I wasn't criticising you, I was mocking you. If I were to critique, I'd give out pointers and give advice.

And taking other's advice with a grain of salt would do you some good too. :\

I wasn't criticising you, I was mocking you. If I were to critique, I'd give out pointers and give advice.

Which as a moderator should be above all else what you do. As a moderator on several other forums I have to say that you aren't filling your role well. Yes, you're talented. No, that doesn't give you the right to mock others. Nor does your staff position. To be in a position of authority and act in such a manner demeans the entire site. Perhaps you just aren't mentally mature enough to be a staff member. <_<

Like I've said, I've read the tutorials and followed the advice. That just adds to the list of reasons why you should be helpful instead of mocking.


And taking other's advice with a grain of salt would do you some good too. :\

I assume that was directed at me. Taking advice with a grain of salt won't help me improve my skills, That's like learning to write and deeming use of consonants an optionality. However, so far you've been the only one to actually give advice, which I'd already read and kept in mind. One other was a comment that, though nice, wasn't very helpful, and the rest have just been insults. I've been on this site on and off for a few years now, and from my experience there isn't usually a "Make fun of those with less raw talent, who actually try but aren't necessarily good. Just hit 'em with the banhammer or the insult stick 'cause god forbid we give advice!" attitude. This is actually the first time I've had a thread mostly comprised of insults where nobody has trolled.

How about taking the previous comments as a wake-up call and actually try to compose something? Of course, something that is not entirely compiled by random notation. As long as you keep on doing this, I will mock the hell out of you until you either give it an honest try, or leave this COMPOSER'S forum. Of course this isn't a place for "raw talent", that's ridiculous, but though music comes in many different forms, mindless clicking (which my 6-year-old nephue could relate to) is an insult to all those who give it their best here.

If you claim that you're struggeling with reading up on tutorials, you're lying. You might be reading them, but you sure as hell don't give them any consideration at all when you "write" your stuff. Be glad that I haven't yet moved this thread to a more fitting one, since this doesn't belong among composers.

Finally, instead of trying to lecture me on moderating, report me. I've had countless of people longing for my demise anyway, it's getting morbidly old, it's not even funny anymore.

I assume that was directed at me. Taking advice with a grain of salt won't help me improve my skills, That's like learning to write and deeming use of consonants an optionality. However, so far you've been the only one to actually give advice, which I'd already read and kept in mind. One other was a comment that, though nice, wasn't very helpful, and the rest have just been insults. I've been on this site on and off for a few years now, and from my experience there isn't usually a "Make fun of those with less raw talent, who actually try but aren't necessarily good. Just hit 'em with the banhammer or the insult stick 'cause god forbid we give advice!" attitude. This is actually the first time I've had a thread mostly comprised of insults where nobody has trolled.

You're wrong. Comments like that are proven to be good source of motivation. :mellow: Don't think you're the only one going through what you're going through, many here had too. Now that you're pissed, why don't you try to compose a piece that's actually good enough to prove us wrong?

I agree here. I've gotten one good comment on any of my writings, The rest have all been long lists of things I'm doing wrong. And they have all helped. Some times, the best criticism is the harsh kind.

Sir, the first few compositions I posted, Noir7 did the same thing, and I did the same thing as you. It's absolutley childish to disagree with what these people are saying, but also, as Porsche said, take things with a grain of salt. And he didn't mean take ANY or ALL comments, just take the obvious ones. . .which I hope you know what is obvious and isn't.

If you need any suggestions, just ask them directely. Now, myself, I won't help you on anything unless you know what the problem is and wondering "how" could this sound better.

Good luck!