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Just kidding Now that I have your attention it's shameless self promotion time Here's my new track,feedback is greatly appreciated.

https://soundcloud.com/vance-soundcloud/darker-side

Thank you; you sexy sexy bastards you.

Hey,

the song is good, I like the vocoder effect on the vocals.

Thanks for taking the time to listen Martin. I'll be sure to check out your stuff when I get home.

Got a little repetative for me, a little more variety in the drums might help. Also, after the drop it just goes back to the same thing you were playing in the intro. That's ok, but it doesn't really offer anything to keep the listener from going "well, we've already heard this part". Try introducing something new and unexpected, keeps people coming back.

Thanks Tarekith. The type of tracks I'm trying to recreate typically had very simple repetitive drum patters. I think you're right about the drop though. I usually have difficulty here in that one of two things happen
1) there is no room left in the mix for a new sound
2) Adding a new sound makes the drop too 'epic' and takes away from the moodiness.

I guess I'll try some psychoacoustic tricks to give the impression of change without ruining the feel.

Much appretiated.