Apollo Lee 52 Tracks in 52 Weeks

Pliancy

In 52 Tracks, Ambient, Music on October 22, 2008 with no comments

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Title: Apollo Lee – Pliancy
Date: October 22, 2008
Software: Logic Pro 8
Genre: Ambient
Timing: 6:30 @ 40 bpm

What I Like About It

1. This is an instrument I haven’t used before. It’s different.
2. The harmony (Em7, DM7, Cm7b5, B7) is simple, but effective.

What I Don’t Like About It

1. There is a whole bunch of phase distortion that is quite evident when the volume is up.
2. There are long sections without any lows at all. This makes the piece feel untethered during those sections.
3. Some chord changes are abrupt and unexpected and other chords are held too long.
4. I should have spent more time in the mix down and adding an effects processor or two. I think Microphaser and a touch of Chorus would have been effective here.

Note: These are rough drafts. Constructive criticism is welcomed, of course.

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