Hey @bittersweetdb - we seem to have the same topic this #fedivision, but very different approaches. I remember how devastated I was when I was writing "Mars" and how weirdly dancy it turned out... But your song definitely captures my mood back when I was writing. I was so. Devastated. #fedivision #STUB #Fedivision2023
Really enjoy the song by @negativeplayers. First things first, I'm blown away by the production quality here, it sounds sooo good! And then - it is a fantastic song! The chord progressions are gorgeous, the way the melody interveawes with the backing vocals is especially satisfying, and the lyrics are 😗 👌
#DEOS #fedivision #fedivision2023
Solarpunk Grazery by @keefmarshall is another one of those polished, super beautiful tracks that just captured my heart at the first few chords. I enjoyed the piano lines weaving so many beautiful harmonies with guitar and vocals.
And it's a positive tune, mostly. That's just what I needed! Thank you!
#EVIH #fedivision #fedivision2023
Listening to #MOUL is really relaxing. I love the synthy arpyness of this track, and as a sucker for nice breakdowns, it's been fun to follow this track along! #fedivision
#WSEC is such a beautiful dark industrial song! Love the distorted bass drum especially, the effects on the vocals too. Solid track! Well done! #fedivision
#WOEM Love the etherealness and the theremin-like instrument, the melodies intertwining, the weirdness of the effects. And then the song takes *off*, it's really nice! #fedivision
Another industrial banger from #STUB! This one hits very hard, oof. The airy chords and the vocals make a great foil! #fedivision
#GREY brings us more hard-hitting retro synth love! Mh, yummy bass, yummy arps, yummy hall effects.
#fedivision
Mh, ambient drony goodness from #NUTO. I like the interplay of the sampled nature sounds and the chosen instruments. Enjoyed the experimental tone overall very much. Very nice one! #fedivision
#SBFL brings us more classic sounds, which I like! Adore the retro glam rock style very much. Vocal style fits right in. Amazing work, very enjoyable! #fedivision
#OMTF with a shanty! I heard so much buzz about the title already, the fediverse is in awe! Sadly, shantys are lost on my (I just can't, I am so sorry!), but composition, idea, performance, production and sound are all amazing! #fedivision
#ENBI beautiful acoustic goodness here. The calmness swept me away, and the track had a pureness that I enjoyed very much. #fedivision
#HAMM leads us back into dark synthy territory. As that's where I personally like to dwell, I enjoyed thie track immensely. The breakdowns and buildups are wonderfully crafted, chapeau! #fedivision
#LSIS Yes to those lyrics! Yes to that bass drum! Who says techno songs can't be political? Very powerful track! #fedivision
#BRST I admit, I was irritated by the long intro. I am not one for waiting, you see. Sorry... But the song is proggy, ethereal, beautifully crafted, has a feeling of... like something that would happen if Jim Steinman met Dream Theater. #fedivision
#COHV Ah, here it is, the first metal track this fedivision. Very nice one at that. Enjoyed the growly vocals, the instrumentation and the production. #fedivision
#TFMK And we're safely back in electroland. :D It has a playfulness that I enjoyed, just like the interplay between the lighter and darker passages. #fedivision
#DECL is another noisy industrial track. It has a hardness to it and the experimental touch is amazing. Well done! #fedivision
#NHIW Another track on the experimental side of electro. Lovely mix, lovely production! #fedivision
#BLLM Awesome lyrics! Many have remarked that a more punchy end production could really round this one off, and I agree. But it's alredy a stunning piece of music with lots of energy. #fedivision
#RADI leads us back to wistful retrosynthyness. I enjoyed the chord progression very much, and the line "every rick has been rolled", of course. Such a shiny and romantic song, loved it! #fedivision
#PENT The story behind the song is so heartwarming and cute! The way the piece explores the samples and intertwines them with melodic pieces is beautiful. #fedivision
#SRHB Yes, more metal! Lovely dynamics, very nice mix. Enjoyed the riffs and vocals very much. #fedivision
#NCYB The floaty pads are so good here! And the hard hitting bass drum. And a song about co-option, that's just amazing! #fedivision
#QWYR That's just an amazing composition and arrangement! Lovely all around, and a very unique track in this playlist! Loved it! #fedivision
#BORG Mh, more techno. Enjoyed the slow buildup with the quirky choices on the drum computing. And the ritardando in a techno song is very unexpected. :D #fedivision
#FUZZ Brings us an amazing electropop song. Which is exactly my poison! Adored the harmonics on the vocals and the buildup in the chorus. And that ending! <3 This one is one of my favs for sure! #fedivision
#ABSU is such a fun europoppy song with beautiful and intricate chord progressions. It honestly reminds me of some of my fav 80s j-pop songs with the quick chord changes. #fedivision
#OSMA A welcome home song for lesbians, queers and their family? Aww! And it's cute! #fedivision
#THOL Ahh, really smooth, this one! Gives me all the good Twin Peaks creepy vibes. Honestly, could see this coming from the original soundtrack. Which I love. Amazing work! #fedivision
#DGFL Okay, yeah. I guess. XD #fedivision
#NAGP Very nice dancy track. Can totally see this being played in a club to a very happily bouncing crowd. The (synth?) guitars are a great addition! #fedivision
#CONF Beautifully crafted piece, very enjoyable. The way it evolved into disharmonies and then finds its way back into more harmonic territory. And back again. Eternal cycle indeed! #fedivision
#BASS Weirdly cat-related lyrics, this one! XD Enjoyed the whimsy take, the instrumentation is awesome, and the dynamics are beyonnnnd! #fedivision
#KAST Was touched by the story behind the song. And the song...! Love the proggy chord progression and arrangement, the vocals are top notch. All around one of my favs this year around, amazing work! <3 #fedivision
#KLIN This one got me straight in the gut. There is such a tenderness and vulnerability in both lyrics and vocal performance. And that break! And the guitars! It's all around an incredible piece! #fedivision
#UCOW It's a solidly crafted peace song. The folky touch is not really my jam, but I'm certain many love it! #fedivision
#BEER Yeaaaah, give me power metal every day! Amazing guitars, lovely drums, punchy bass. Enjoyed the changes in tempo and the arpy lead melodies! #fedivision
#QAAR Quirky, jumpy, lovely electronic goodness! The vocals, erh, surprised me, in a very fun way. Somehow reminded me a bit of whatever the people at the church in #DiscoElysium are playing. XD #fedivision
#BAJO Oh woops, it's me! Need to work a bit more on the mix I've been told. Will most certainly do! Thank you all for your kind comments! <3 #fedivision
#FRAD I have a slight accordeon allergy, so the beginning was tough on me. But I liked how this one developed and slowly developed! #fedivision
#LRRV Dreamy synths, very polished production. Sound reminds me of Ultravox in the best way possible. Vocals are just hauntingly beautiful. #fedivision
#IPUR is an incredible quiet, vocal only piece. The performance is just ... absolutely incredible. Nothing to distract you from what matters. Wish I had a voice like that, like dark silk an stars... #fedivision
#BELT Another more darkwavy synth piece. Adore the percussions, very dynamic, very punchy indeed! Great job! #fedivision
@TQ Thank you! 😊
@Sakti It's entirely my pleasure!
@TQ
About BAJO: Well maybe there are some points to argue about the mix - but this "competition" is not about the mix, is it? Most of the musicians here aren't professionals (at least in terms of mastering) - so I can perfectly live with that!
The track would have topped the charts in 1986 - there is lots of "synth wave" out there trying to emulate the 80s - but it's easy to realize its fake.
This one is different, it has the trueâ„¢ 80s style to it, beautiful vocals, very catchy chord progressions swirled around by beautiful light arpeggiator dabs and a super solid song structure!
@herr_irrtum Thank you so much for your super kidn words! 💖 Yeah, it's not really about the mix, it's true. But nevertheless, I spent so much time on exactly that, and it was so frustrating. I wished I got it right. Needed more time, didn't have it. Well. :) But It'll get better!