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RADIANT NOVA
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by XenoEnder
Finished on
Wednesday, August 28th, 2002
2:49 PM, EST
(((~~~NOTES~~~)))
It took me some time to get this one finished.
Mostly because I was in no hurry on it. And
because of that, I worked sparingly. You see,
I worked on my newest story every chance I
happened to get, but still, that wasn't many.
This tune here I did in between things.
Also, the song is divided into two sections.
I was going to have more, but then decided
against it when I saw how long it already was.
Don't have to make it TOO long. It's already
almost seven minutes. If you feel like
skipping to the second part, go ahead. I think
it starts at 4:42 or so. *Shrugs*. I just hope
you like it, that's all. Catch ya around.
Writing songs and writing stories when he can,
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/\enoEnder
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me! And only me!
Piano
Space chord minor
space chord major
Synth String
Drum Kit *
Percussion *
Cymbals
Tom
All intruments with
a * were put together
by me. So, the
samples aren't mine.
But the instrument is.
Okay, it doesn't
matter that much.
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Radiant Nova
by XenoEnder
Finished over a period
of a few weeks.
Basically it's made
in two parts.
0:00 - 4:43
Serene Radiant
4:43 to end
Rising Nova
Have a good listen.
Oh and it might seem
sort of long. But it
really isn't. Just give it
a listen and you'll see
what I mean.
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Finished on
08.28.02
Some samples ripped
That's in the file info
if you're looking at this
in MPT. Some are mine
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Ratings
(6 / 10)
(Unrated)
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Internal Texts *
This ambiant piece is split into two parts: Serene Radiant (0:00 - 4:50) and Rising Nova (4:50 to 6:47) The first part starts off nicely with a basic string progression, soon followed by hints of percussion. The progression is steady, and the drums become gradually stronger, and vary in rythm. This is a good way to start a piece, but it should be followed by the introduction of a melody. Don't bother waiting for it in this one, it never happens. The strings are constant throughout the whole four and a half minutes of the first section, while the drums go through a series of interesting variations. I like the drums, and I suppose the overall sound is pleasing to the ear, but it gets tedious, and could really use a melody line. The second movement is a livelier one, especially when juxtaposed with the first one. The transition is very well done, and I like the drums in this section also. Unfortunately, as in the first part, there isn't much else. In fact, when you listen to this part, it really feels as if it ends abruptly, since the piece finally gets momentum when a set of piano arpeggios come in, and this is at the very end of it. To sum it up, this is a fine example of chording and percussion for an ambiant piece, but it needs more. The artist says "it might be sort of long, but it really isn't. Just give it a listen and you'll see what I mean." I suppose he is right, because I've listenned to it while working on something else, and it does seem to go by quickly. The reason this module gets a reasonable score is because technically, there isn't all that much wrong with it. Is it semi-pro? Well, I don't like to use amateur for it, since it has such a negative connotation to it. Most of the samples are 8-bit, save a few of the percussion samples. The file size is reasonable, and tracking is done efficiently with a total of ten tracks. There are really no dissonant chords or unpleasant noises, besides that piano at the end that strikes me as a little odd somehow. There aren't any discontinuities between patters, and as I said above, the transition between both parts is very well done. So I'd say if you're looking for more filler songs to add to your ambiant/background playlist, this may do the job. It is lacking, however, so don't expect anything exciting if you do download this.