9/09/2013

Guide To Adding The Feel In Your Hip Hop Tracks

By Delroy Wilkins


Sound is very important when you are learning the ropes in mixing instrumentals. But, mastery of sound mixing is not the end all and be all of hip hop although it is a vital chunk of this genre. You also need to delve further and consider the feel of the instrumentals. As a way of self-expression, the mix should have the feel. Not to be presumptuous or anything but sound quality is overshadowed by the feel of the mix. The feel is influenced by 3 things, the balance, the punch and the image of you instrumentals. You need to consider these elements to give a feel to those beats and make them addictive.

Incorporate groove. Music is listened to with the ears but, the groove of the track is felt by the body. Instrumentals lacking groove will not connect with listeners. Groove influences the choice of whether to listen to a track and dance to it. With groove incorporated in a track, listeners will listen to it even if it lacks quality.

Use unbalanced beats. If the beats have elements that step over each other, the feel of the track will be enhanced. Using unbalanced beats is a great way of creating tension within the track. Using unbalanced beats is a great way of creating climax within a track. Leveling the beats will create the anticlimax or release within the track. Unbalanced beats helps you capture the listener's attention.

3. Add depth. The song creates a picture for the listeners and to make the image more realistic and give them something to relate to, you need to target a 3D image. This image can be created through the use of resonance in space or through the interchange of musicians. Depth adds emotion to a song and it can add a new avenue to your mix.

4. Song Arrangement and Dynamics behind Transitions. Variety is a great thing especially in hip hop mix. Songs which are bland and too repetitive rarely captivate an audience. Before and after the changes in your song's sections, there should be a dynamic transition that will mark the change while blending with the entire mix. The progression and changes in the music are integral parts of your track and you should take notice of how the instrumentals flow when your sound changes directions.

Make every moment within your track special. Each song comprises a series of beats and each of these should be made special. Hard work and dedication will be needed to create good tracks which are special to both you and the listener. To create feel within your tracks, ensure that you work on the beats until you are satisfied it will reflect the feel listeners want.




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