Newbie Producer + Boredom = A tad scary...

[Data Drain]

Okay, so I decided to take a few of the auditions for Near the Earth Link Somewhere (insert shameless plug here (http://earthlink.moonfruit.com)) and mix them together just for practice, and the results actually didn't turn out that bad...at least, I think so.

Check it out HERE! (http://www.geocities.com/dotdigi/earthlink_sampler_1.mp3) (Sorry about it being Geocities...I have no other place to host my files!)

Here's the cast for the sampler. Keep in mind that the roles aren't any reflection of the "official" cast, as auditions are still open; I haven't made any decisions for any roles. I just grabbed random auditions and went with them (well, except for Mizura's...because she bloopered that line and I found it hysterical xD)

Kirika - Topleka
Sakura - Mizura
Sunset - Kt rocks
Dominai - Lilyeggz
Darius - Peterodl
Soma - Cheetahd586

I was wondering while if I entertained you with this short sampler (maybe), could you guys possibly tell me what I could've done better? Well, aside from the music...I've been told that it's too loud. xD Enjoy!

[topleka]

^_^;; Aw, you got my hopes up. ::snaps fingers:: Kidding, kidding.

Mm, yes the music is too loud. Also, words in the background music can kinda get in the way. Normally it's better to go with the wordless type, but it's not always required. The guys' lines cracked me up. They were so funny. Um, yeah. That's all.

[ClymAngus]

In total agreement with Topleka, it's best to get instrementals. :)

Other than that, this sort of thing is really good for getting your pacing right.

[Icypopcorn]

I really like this! =D It's funny x3 I suggest no words in the background... it got me confused sorta kinda XD It jsut felt wierd. It would be better with instrumentals. Good job mixing though!

[Ridgewolf]

Your sense of pacing in the mix isn't bad. Good job. Some of the voices were more pronounced compared to the BGM, but I'll have to agree with the others. The BGM (volume being as high as it was, no offense) distracted from the lines. I can see why you picked that BGM, though. It probably has the particular feel you were going for (or you just flat out like it :P ). This is good (and I don't have too much against lyrics in BGMs), just pull back the BGM volume about 50%.

Props. You took a good shot. Keep mixing and don't give up. 8)

[mizura]

Mew Dommy-poo I already told you what i thought..i think. XD; And the others got basically everything down too.
and whyyyy did u use that lineeeeeee *death*

[lirifox]

LMAO! That was good! ^_^ The music was a little loud, I think.

[kt_rocks]

lol... you got my heart goin too... hehe

oh yay! That was great!
but my mic quality sounded horrible! Sorry 'bout that...

loved it!