Brown Paper Bag - Matney

24th Jul 2008 22:09 - 18 years ago
Description : This is my first track uploaded.

It's a rough mix, and it's missing keys, and a sax solo. (Drum loops from freeloops.com)

Constructive criticism is encouraged. (Be brutal, I can take it!)

Comments (9)

If you have time take a listen and give Matney some feedback.

DJ_JEZZA
DJ_JEZZA 2nd Aug 2008 14:36 - 18 years ago
Sounds more like jazz than blues to me, its far too "happy" for blues ;)

But like the groove :)
AcidParadox
AcidParadox 1st Aug 2008 17:22 - 18 years ago
And you say this is a rough mix?

It sounds really great man,specially the trumpets.

Nice Song
layneeugene
layneeugene 31st Jul 2008 22:32 - 18 years ago
I think you know by now the length. lol. I thought this had more of a reggae feel. even with a slight taste of ska, since, of course, the horns. If you throw a sax solo, you should have the bass play of off that. If you add keys, be careful not to crowd the space. The guitar already plays well, and the drums should stay back and just hold the groove. I like where this is going. I look forward to the finished piece man.
alividlife
alividlife 31st Jul 2008 07:56 - 18 years ago
Uhhhh, I feel the summertime.. For some reason, and I am probably off base, but i feel Jack Johnson/G. Love/John Butler Trio feel. (I bet you have heard this guys, if not, CHECK EM OUT, You will dig)

Really good. Way better than I can do. lol.

It's hard to say man. It's short, but your use of space is good. Don't lose the space, it adds to your ambiance, in your favor.

Ohh and finally, 78 BPM... well, times that by 3/4, a 1/2? see what you can find? It might work. Go with your feel with samples, but then again, I feel like that guy who is giving financial advice but is always broke, because I am sucking with the looping.
And yah, this is one of the best tracks I have heard on looperman, AND you used loops from Looperman!

Elongate. That's all.
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 30th Jul 2008 21:41 - 18 years ago
Hey mate...cool feel..a great vibe started here....I agree with a lot of what's already been said...let me just add that in your introductory post in the forum you hinted at this blend of genres...well you certainly have delivered on that pronouncement.....this sort of groove will always be way popular...it gets right into your system from the first beat......I love it!...hope to hear lots more from you...cheers planet
mikekeyz
mikekeyz 30th Jul 2008 12:46 - 18 years ago
I agree with them it's too short !!!just when you start getting into it. Looking forward to hearing more of it when you got it where you want.
meestege
meestege 27th Jul 2008 05:40 - 18 years ago
I agree with the other reviews. It's a good idea, just fill it in. It's much too short. Maybe add a bridge and a lead guitar in the middle and if you can sing add some voice.
It's really worth it.
Gerard
Matney
Matney replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you. :) I hadn't even thought of adding vocals, though I'm comfortable singing. I guess it's all a matter of writing lyrics, now. :)
monotone
monotone 25th Jul 2008 09:49 - 18 years ago
i would say this is one of my favorite tracks i've heard on here
Matney
Matney replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you!
rei4real
rei4real 25th Jul 2008 00:48 - 18 years ago
man, I love it ... but it's way too short!!!
great playing, and a marvellous theme ...
this could be a cracker, so work it out ...

peace, rei
Matney
Matney replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
I totally agree. I have big plans for this, including a bridge, but I'm now limited to the musical skills (and free time) of my friends. 78 BMP is weird to find loops for.

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