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Title: i see
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Artist: thekhin
Genre: Soundtrack/Game: Bitpop/Chiptune
Reviewed by: TwiTerror on August 13, 2007 (All reviews by TwiTerror)

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1Overall Description
Chip-pop, Chip-hop, or whatever you want to call this magical combination, should very well be the next big thing. This catchy new sound fuses together the chip sound most of us in the community of come to know and love, as well as a catchy neat pop sound embraced the world over. There isn't a whole lot to say about this track that hasn't been said before. It's well worth your download, and would be an otherwise frequent listen of mine if not for the lack of a stronger vocal mix. Either way, this is something I believe everyone should have a taste of, so if you haven't yet downloaded it, treat your ear buds with this new sound.
 
2Creativity Description
As soon as you press play you'll notice something different about this chiptune. A stronger beat, and a catchy progression soon become something intoxicatingly catchy. It doesn't take long for you to whistle along to the catchy melodies. This is easily one of the most creative pieces I've heard thus far on the new TiS. Good work.
 
3Arrangement Description
Everything is constructed very well musically, and results in a pretty strong mix. I think the mix could use some more variation in the percussion, but it's really just a matter of preference for me; a lot of pop songs use the same percussion rhythm over and over again, so I can't complain too much without shooting down the whole pop industry (which I would love to do... :P). All in all, the arrangement is strong, but could use a little more filler in the absence of pads. The arpeggios begin to do this, but don't quite accomplish a filling effect throughout.
 
4Sound Quality Description
The only real disappointment in this track is the quality of the vocal mix. Everything is recorded well, compressed effectively, and otherwise perfect; it simply doesn't sit well. Blame this on the lack of reverb, delay, or whatever you want, but the problem is apparent even on the first listen. While there is a little reverb apparent, it just doesn't do the trick. Another possibility is the lack of filler, as described in the arrangement section. It's hard to say. A little more time spent would have found the issue and nipped it.
 
5Vocals Description
Besides what I mentioned about the mixing, the vocal work is superb. The vocals are easily what create the unique sound this song possesses. Excellent.
 
Comments
Aug 13 2007 6:05 pm
by TwiTerror replying to thekhin
That's probably what it is, then. It's good work, either way. Thanks for sharing (:



Aug 13 2007 5:26 pm
by thekhin
I think it's the filler that lacks in the vocal mix, can't really point out anything wrong with the vocals themselves. Absolutley agree with your thoughts about the drum variations, or lack of to be precise. That's me being lazy, hehe.. ;)