Grey Highway - Simmerdown

15th Apr 2012 17:20 - 14 years ago
Description : 4 octaves of bass guitar by me

mhyst on vox

Comments (20)

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

StaticNomad
StaticNomad 22nd Sep 2015 20:42 - 11 years ago
This is an excellent piece of music, as has already been made quite clear by others.

I haven't heard of you before on here so this is a nice surprise.

Bass is extremely cool and busy, with a great tone. Vocals are haunting and return just at the right time.

The subtle guitar might even be the nicest touch in this haunting, sensual, moody piece.

My only complaint is the percussive loop work. It's good and very effective but also feels too loud at times. Just mixing its level it in and out a bit more would help a lot.

Big congrats!
oasisduke
oasisduke 7th Dec 2012 21:36 - 13 years ago
yes.
yes, yes, yes!
i loooooooove this groove. THIS is the kind of stuff i dream about singing on. your bass is beyond naughty; it takes full command of this song and the listener. mixing is top notch.
instant fav...kudos!
Jowe
Jowe 21st Sep 2012 21:38 - 14 years ago
Smooth and cool track. :)
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 10th May 2012 03:45 - 14 years ago
Man...this is one perfect laid back piece of listening for this Wed night smmr...just one of those grooves that pulls you in & carries you along....really well done....Ed
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 24th May 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks ed! sorry the delaayed reaction, lol....
Salook
Salook 26th Apr 2012 23:06 - 14 years ago
More serious sounds!...this is quality buddy, love the bass, awesome touch with the vox, got a sense of mystery going on! sweet stuff bro...downloading!
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 4th May 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks salook! i'll catch up on your latest asap, i see youve been busy!
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic 16th Apr 2012 20:45 - 14 years ago
Oh how GOOOOOOOD-ah this is? Umph umph umph! My my my! So exhilarating, and tantalizing, and [strangely] sensual (for me). I can hear this in so many things!

My gawwwd dungbeatl I feel so close to you right now LOLOLOL. Ahem...[composing myself again].

*in a whisper* "Thanks for the Download!!!!"
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 19th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks so much patricia...time i came back a sifted your pellas, i could hear you on something like this too...that would be nice, working on more stuff like this...thanks for the listen and review!..dbl
MariahDawn
MariahDawn 16th Apr 2012 10:38 - 14 years ago
so soothing, almost haunting, nostalgic, I looove it!
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
nostalgic! love that comment, made me nostalgic too, but just for about 1992, haha....thanks much mariah...and...it was almost your acapella on this, but it was in a different key and the pitchshift wasnt sounding good..so, another time, another track we will 'work together'...thanks for the review and listen!...dbl
StarTropix
StarTropix 16th Apr 2012 08:42 - 14 years ago
Who's that goon? oh its just you, beatl.
Luv the hat,

and the bass.
Very atmospheric.
It's tunes like this make me wana buy a bass guitar.
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
new pic up, less goony i hope lol...hope yer gonna move that boombox before the week is out, hahe

thanks for the review andrew! i'll check your news asap, i see you are on a roll here there and everywhere!

dbl
AngelFox2580
AngelFox2580 16th Apr 2012 06:34 - 14 years ago
WOW i can see this for when a person gets lost and goes on a journey to see if anyone is alive or just to search this place that he came too also i can see this for a dark theme as well AMAZING work here i am DAM impressed and need to close my eyes to go dreaming now =D....zzzz
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
images in the mind and hypnotized to sleep! thats all i could hope to accomplish and more!..ill check your stuff asap, thanks!....dbl
violetflame20
violetflame20 16th Apr 2012 02:25 - 14 years ago
Well nothing new i can say about it that all the rest of the comments already said. Fantastic job.
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
hey thanks violetflame, much appreciated...hit me up if you want some bass on a hiphop (or whatever) beat...easynow....dbl
theHumps
theHumps 16th Apr 2012 02:05 - 14 years ago
You are def coming into your own realm of musical existence. Your music lately has risen and is reaching new levels, keep it up. Did you go straight in with the bass, did you use any vst amp? I'm always trying to learn how people get their "sound" when it comes to guitars and basses.

Sure, I could hear this in a cinematic setting, to show a passage of time while someone does something like builds or creates something or tries to solve a mystery or crime. Nicely put together, the less is more approach is something I live by and works here.

Keep up the good work, always fun to hear your creations!
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
i recorded it directly into Live, but used 2 waves plugins: Znoise and MaxxBass on the fx chains as well as a free compressor plug called Thrillseeker which i find excellent...the upper octaves of course have a bunch of reverb and delays added as well, all native Live fx...thanks for the listen wayne and your fine words, much appreciated as always!....
UChris
UChris 16th Apr 2012 01:11 - 14 years ago
Very compelling. Exotic and deep. I can feel the bass kick in my earphone pads, and the vocal at the end lifted the crown of my head. Astonishing sound.
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
astonishing! thankyou very much, adding that t my list of adjectives to read when feeling sucky! haha, thanks...i'll be around to hear what you have going...dbl
JamieVega
JamieVega 15th Apr 2012 23:14 - 14 years ago
Definitely the best of yours that I have heard so far. Really liking the raw bass sound. Its stands out the perfect amount - well integrated! Thanks for sharing.
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 16th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks ceejames! like the way you put that, much appreciated...dbl
AllenV
AllenV 15th Apr 2012 21:33 - 14 years ago
Very nice,the guitar is so smooth and the notes played are important,I've always said it's not the amount of guitar but the delicate use of fine notes that may only be a few but are the addition that makes all the difference to the song...and me.

Fantastic!
Allen.
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks allen, that means so much coming from you...i'm starting to get somewhere i think, but i consider you a real musician, so, thanks...still have 'Through these Fields' of yours in my ipod, pops up regularly, thanks....dbl
Mahloo13
Mahloo13 15th Apr 2012 20:35 - 14 years ago
Ohh now this is fabulous! Talk about bass! Addictive rhythm!

The touch of vocals is just amazing and the groove inflicted by those drums is emphasized by the bass and the subtle nuances of ethnic spice going on!

This is going in my favs! This should really get some TV/Add plays!

-Malu-
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks mahloo...on relisten im wondering if my levels on the lowest bassline and some eq separation might be in order?...never one to leave well enough alone, lol...thanks fo ryour fine review!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical 15th Apr 2012 20:29 - 14 years ago
I heard a rumour going round that you'd made a great piece of tunage. It was true!
For some reason this piece has got me thinking vampires in the dessert like in that film "near dark"
Again i'm thinking to myself "spend more time on ableton" i see it's paying off dividends for your music.
Easily the best cinematic piece i've heard for quite some time.
Now you can kick back and reward yourself with a cold one!
FR
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks FR! big compliments i a m very thankful...been actually trying to pu tthe daw aside and work on bass for a while, noew the two are coming back together again...thanks fo rthe listen!
CyberSon
CyberSon 15th Apr 2012 19:02 - 14 years ago
This is hauntingly brilliant my friend! I could imagine it as background music for something like CSI.

Superbly put together! I really do like this piece my friend!
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks cyberson!, and very glad to see you....dbl
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 15th Apr 2012 18:28 - 14 years ago
A song is only as good as its foundation, and this song has a great foundation!!! Bass line is absolutely stellar. Great vox and instrumentation, subtle and sublime, all following that wonderful bass line.

Well done.

Bear
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks bear! and glad to see your face there...this will be an interesting week!..
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 15th Apr 2012 18:22 - 14 years ago
This is so pro! This needs to be in a film! So much talent on Looperman, everyday I'm stunned! Great bass man! Awesome song!
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks spivcurl!
MStokes
MStokes 15th Apr 2012 17:59 - 14 years ago
inner safari - stalking through the convolutions - sets the controls for the heart of the limbic system - awed
simmerdown
simmerdown replied 15th Apr 2012 - 14 years ago
thanks MS, this one is direct from the heart, no filters...

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