Paul Colmer

Guest Judge Comments on:
Paul Colmer's
Hawx

7 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting

7 point(s) for Performance

6 point(s) for Capture


20 Total Points


benlovett
Fri Dec 25 06:44:01 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Paul Colmer's
Hawx

5 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
More of a groove and filmic soundworld than a song. Nice build of textures up to about 1'05 when I found the atonal moments a bit jarring (that might have been deliberate) - this bit could have been more effective if the resolution had been more satisfying. You could even have played on this and made the atonal stuff even denser, given tantalising glimpses of resolution before delivering. Possibly a bit short and in need of a b-section (from which you could make a glorious return!).

5 point(s) for Performance
Difficult to comment on as it was mostly programmed (I think). Some of the programming lacked subtlety. Nice textures but some of the more orchestral sounds were a bit basic.

5 point(s) for Capture
As per the comments on the left, some of the more atmospheric programming was nice. The orchestral pads made it feel cheaper. you could do with giving a mix real attention to detail. Make sure everything sits very nicely together (there are a few moments where a note will suddenly sound too loud or out of place).


15 Total Points
Interesting but not fully formed. The longer you stay in one groove, the harder it is to get out of it so you might need to be brave. That said, the track would really benefit from a b-section.


tomlewis
Fri Dec 25 06:44:07 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Paul Colmer's
Hawx

9 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
sounds like a good film score, a Lalo Schiffrin one from the 1970's but with now production values...very much like Deadly Avenger, who I like very much, with David Kosten (Faultline) beats. succinct too.

9 point(s) for Performance
good, lovely blend of instruments, good melody lines and an amazing sense of drama and building of tension through the music.

9 point(s) for Capture
very good, well mixed and well thought out.


27 Total Points
sounds like you'll go far in film music, there's an undeniable raw talent here which we should encourage. I'm a big fan.


eddytemple-morris
Fri Dec 25 06:44:01 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Paul Colmer's
Hawx

3 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
OK - as far as it goes. Some nice themes, but this piece never develops into anything substantial.

2 point(s) for Performance
OK - it sounds like it's all programmed - so no "performance" as such

3 point(s) for Capture
The string samples sound fake.


8 Total Points


mickglossop
Fri Dec 25 06:44:03 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Paul Colmer's
Hawx

6 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting
A VERY IMAGINATIVE TRACK, LOTS OF INTERESTING SOUNDS POPPING IN AND OUT.

I WAS WONDERING WHERE THE TUNE WAS GOING BUT WAS VERY HAPPY WHEN IT GOT THERE.

WHY IS IT SO SHORT THOUGH?


8 point(s) for Performance
GREAT LAYERS & USE OF TIMBRE.

7 point(s) for Capture
A VERY WELL RECORDED & PRODUCED RECORD. COULD DO WITH BEING MASTERED PROPERLY I THINK.


21 Total Points


jamesatkin
Fri Dec 25 06:44:02 2009

Guest Judge Comments on:
Paul Colmer's
Hawx

5 point(s) for Composition / Songwriting

5 point(s) for Performance

5 point(s) for Capture
more separation between the sounds would make a big difference here


15 Total Points


slyde
Fri Dec 25 06:44:04 2009