<Pony><Original><WIP> Never Give Up

[Metal Core Pony]

Hello everypony! I'm a new musician here in the brony community (Been one for about 2 months I believe). I play mostly Metal, but enjoy more mellow songs from time to time. My main forte is screaming vocals. I'll try to sing normally, but most people say that it needs some improvement. I also play guitar, but mostly rhythm (my solo skills aren't all that great, but I can play some lead).

I'd like to get some feedback on a track I'm currently working on. It's one of my Metal songs. Before you listen though, I must warn you. I'm very new to mixing and recording, so it may sound very simple. There is one screaming part in it, but it only lasts for about 10 seconds. Also, my recording equipment is real basic, so don't be surprised if you hear any strange sounds coming from the guitars or vocals. I just use an iPad to record the guitars, a Rock Band microphone to get vocals, and then put it all into GarageBand. I plan on getting some more legit equipment within the next month.

http://soundcloud.com/metal-core-pony/never-give-up-w-i-p

I'll also leave up one of my earlier tracks, but I don't really encourage you all to listen since it doesn't sound all that great.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wepMaOs8F2Q&feature=g-upl&context=G246f990AUAAAAAAAAAA

Thanks for listening! Hope I get to meet and become friends with some of the wonderful and talented musicians that this fine community has to offer!

[RalnbowCrash]

Wow Great Job man! Really liking this one
Are you planning on adding More Lyrics?

[Cyril]

*listens*

Okay, so we got the standard clean guitar intro from metalcore, not bad, the guitar tone seems a little buzzy. The drums are a little we-
OHMGLYFFFFFFUUUUU that scream was amazingly well layered and awesome. Sweet god.

The bass sounds kinda cheesy, but I'll let it slide, however your drums aren't very punchy and could come up just a bit in the mix, if you can please give more click to the kick as I think that would really improve things.

Good guitar tone actually, very clear while still being very heavy, if you want me to put your drums through EZDrummer to get them to sound super clear/punchy lemme know. (that is: when you are done).

[Metal Core Pony]

Wow Great Job man! Really liking this one
Are you planning on adding More Lyrics?

Thanks! Once I have the lyrics, they'll be put into the song.

*listens*

Okay, so we got the standard clean guitar intro from metalcore, not bad, the guitar tone seems a little buzzy. The drums are a little we-
OHMGLYFFFFFFUUUUU that scream was amazingly well layered and awesome. Sweet god.

The bass sounds kinda cheesy, but I'll let it slide, however your drums aren't very punchy and could come up just a bit in the mix, if you can please give more click to the kick as I think that would really improve things.

Good guitar tone actually, very clear while still being very heavy, if you want me to put your drums through EZDrummer to get them to sound super clear/punchy lemme know. (that is: when you are done).

The screams aren't even studio quality
I plan on making the bass better. Just made it real quick.
Putting the drums through EZDrummer would most definitely help me out.