Secondly, Equator, I really like that whole idea of ranking the song in that sorta method, it would definitely put some structure into the reviews.
However instead of saying "good" or "fair", I think we should do like a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the best.
Thirdly, time to crit the new solos!
Light487:
[U]Composition[/U]: (9) I can tell you put a LOT of thought into this track...IT. WAS. AWESOME. I loved the "verse" and "chorus" parts, it all flowed really well and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I haven't really got a suggestion in this area since composition is different for every person and every track...hell, even every guitar.
[U]Performance[/U]: (9) Played practically perfect, there was one spot where it seemed like you stuttered, but other than that you played great. Overall this was a good performance. I can't really offer any real way for you to improve except keep playing, but you know that already ^_^
[U]Technique[/U]: (7-8) Nothing too flashy, nothing dull; you had some nice bends in there and everything was played fairly clean, this track was done really well. My only suggestion to you is that you add some vibrato, some more bends. Your playing on this track was really well thought out but I think if you did some vibratos it would be that much more emotional, there were times when the notes were ringing out that I was hoping you'd do that; It really isn't anything major, just a style choice, something that I think improve your sound a bit more. Overall though your technique is really good, in many ways I wish I played more like you...
[U]Tone + Recording and Mixing[/U]: (8) I don't know a whole lot in this area, but I do know what sounds I like and that sounded great, really heavy on the reverb, which is something I really detest, but that aside the mix was decent.
[U]Overall[/U]l: (9) Great track all in all, it is 500% obvious that you are improving as the months go on, can't wait to see what you dish out next month ^_^
WrigglerUK:
[U]Composition[/U]: (8) Overall it seemed as though you were improvising most of the track, but the beginning guitar and the light synth were put together pretty well, so kudos on that. No real tips on improvement here.
[U]Performance[/U]: (9) It was all played really well, executed perfectly, no complaints on that.
[U]Technique[/U]: (8) Your technique was good as well. The slides were executed well, your bends were nice, your playing was really clean. Overall nice job.
[U]Tone + Recording and Mixing[/U]: (8) I didn't like how that first guitar was mixed in. Then it moved on and I heard synths and the guitars sounded nice, I liked how everything was panned out. I didn't care for the tone of the first guitar but I did like the tonal variation throughout the song. I had some reverb and compressors set on my mix but we had an issue with the mixer itself and we had to goof with the output cables and in the restart process those elements of the mix were lost and at 2am you just don't give a **** :-D But yeah good tone, enjoyed the synths.
[U]Overall[/U]: (8) Nice synths, playing, all around good track. It wasn't like groundbreaking but it was by far an improvement over your other tracks...that's probably my favorite aspects about people sticking in forums like this, seeing how other guitar players develop...
JGPeeples, I actually thoroughly enjoyed your track. Sure it was a bit on the messy side but you have mad improv skills man. I don't really get how you can learn to play lead since it really isn't something you learn, but for having just dove into this realm of guitar, your track was really good...I'm getting sick of critting in the above format because it is taking forever, but you had a good tone, it wasn't horrible(as if I am really one to talk), I can see that your technique is developing and I am really interested in seeing what stuff you come up with in the following months. Basically just keep working at it; learn a few scales, play around with the track and get some ideas down; y'know, go through the motions, all that crap? Anyway good track man can't wait to see you in the coming months.
Spedzar. Your playing was awesome. I loved the outro, it had a jam feel to it...the whole track did ^_^ Your playing was actually fairly clean, it wasn't structured well nor was it structured poorly. I am assuming this was mostly an improv track and to be honest I really enjoyed it. Your technique is really good, you did a lot of legato stuff from what I could hear...You are another person who I can't wait to see how you develop in the coming months.
Fourthly, on the crit structure suggested by equator and superhuman I actually think that we should combine the "Tone" and "Recording and Mixing" parts, as well as the "Performance" and "Technique" parts, since each component of either respective pair ties in with one another; So yeah, the new sections should be "Tone + Recording and Mixing" and "Performance and Technique"
And on a final note, overall GREAT tracks this month everyone, I really didn't expect this much of a turnout, it's gonna be a tough vote this time around...
MKylman