BSP - Tell me if this sounds ok...

Where is the music? Some great filler material, but what is the point?

Some parts seem to be promising, yet nothing moves me. I would suggest spending more time hinting at the melody structure and using the parts you have as transitional pieces. Vocals are not always needed, but melody is a must. Check out some GYBE and see how they take the music you are playing to a different level. There definitely is talent there, don't be afraid to show it.  

Please change your avatar, Jim Garten is an ICON at this site and many London rave clubs. You are using his visage. Thank You.

I couldn't download it...security reasons... (my parents)

But I can ask questions: what state are you from otis? How old are you? What's your band? What genre is it? What instrument do you play? How'd you get started? Do you have a record label? How do you get a record label?

I play bass and am trying to put together a band, but hardly anyone plays prog... So I'll probably have to wait 'till college. But I still need all the advice I can get! Please tell me some of the stuff!

danbo wrote: Check out some GYBE and see how they take the music you are playing to a different level.

I find it hard to believe another band is playing the music I play and then they take it to the next level.  Nothing bad about them...and not being righteous about myself...its just not feasible...I don't even adhere to a genre or style...if you actaully listened to these tracks...and many others I have on the internet...A gneralization to this degree is laughable.  Perhaps you listened to 1 song...I could see that happening...from one song...you could get away with that comment. I seriously doubt another band would even try to play not only progressive rock, but pure progressive music (ie incorporation technology as well) with any element of almost ever kind of music...I'm even talkng techno sometimes.  There is also folk music...not to mention the Space Rock Epics RUSH is known for.  I dont compare this material to anything else...nor should I...these are demos and good cuts to show diversity in the music.  I like the music...because why else would I have made it...but I dont think it is the greatest by any means...that is why the name of this topic is...does this sound ok?  It is not entitled...get ready to hear something that is going to revive the genre to Progressive Rock.  Thanks for your comment...it was appreciated.

p.s.  I listened to that band...interesting...the only thing we have in common are our strange song titles and the genre of progressive rock...that really covers a lot of ground.  They are a very good band with a ton of rotating members...so i have read... with really long songs...interesting.

You're real brave for posting something you made online for all to see and comment on. I know how it feels, when you try to show someone something and they don't like it or don't pay attention to it. I think otis deserves a hand.