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8th Sep 2013 17:06 - 12 years ago
Description : Well, recently made a new track! I sang vocals on this one. It's kind of like techno or new wave or synth pop. The instrumentation is primarily hardware. The drums are from the Zoom RT-123, the basses are Zoom and Microkorg. The pads are from my Korg DW-6000. The keys are Casio HZ-600. The transition sounds are from the Eat Lead Copper modular synth. Just two virtual synths used on this one. I like how the last bridge vocals turned out. I think it turned out pretty good, but I'd like to hear your views! Thanks for listening! This track is included on the Spivkurl album "Labrynth Of Self".

Comments (28)

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

honkytonk
honkytonk 11th Jan 2014 10:44 - 11 years ago
Hey Spiv, this is the most "masscompatible" track i heard from u till now - really like that (a lil hint m8) :D

BIG up it shows your great flexibilty in music - u re really an original!
Love how the autotune doesnt "push u around" too much - nice vocals.

THX 4 sharin m8 - happy to work with u.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 24th Jan 2014 - 11 years ago
Thanks for the fine review my friend! "masscompatible" is a good word for this, I hadn't thought of it that way. The hint is well taken, though what I'm working on for you is going to be quite different, though the same key if I remember right. I appreciate you listening!
Modnex
Modnex 11th Jan 2014 09:44 - 11 years ago
The lyrics and beat is cool! The effects you use are really cool! Good stuff as usual, nice work!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 24th Jan 2014 - 11 years ago
Thanks my friend! This is definitely a favourite of my songs for me, so it's nice people still listen to it. I appreciate your feedback very much!
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 14th Sep 2013 21:32 - 12 years ago
Personally, I like it just the way it is. I think it's interesting that if you leave the vocals how they are, you have 80's pre-wave. But, if you ran them through a bitcrusher and reverb, you'd have early 90's industrial. I think, for it's simplicity, (which is a good thing), it's actually a pretty versatile tune. Brilliant work, good Sir.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 15th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for your support! I ran the vocals through a waveshaper, but definitely didn't go to the point of being a bitcrusher. I really appreciate you listening!
sn76
sn76 14th Sep 2013 15:01 - 12 years ago
enjoyable stuff sounds very early 80's ,like the authentic sounds and overall vibe,not so keen on the vocal phrasing that goes out of time and key at times...but i enjoyed it more second time round. good overall
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 14th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for taking a listen and welcome back! It's been a long time since I tried to sing this much, so I guess I'm out of practice. But really from the beginning I was just a strange vocalist. Glad you listened twice!
PortraitOfABlackHole
PortraitOfABlackHole 14th Sep 2013 09:19 - 12 years ago
not exactly my musical niche, i dont pretend to be a raw, pre-wave fan. But this was intresting to listen to, personaly i would do more production work on the vocals, but then hey, it wouldnt really be raw, pre-wave anymore now would it lol.

like i said, not really my genre, but a worthwhile listen for me none-the-less.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 14th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Yeah, I realize that it's getting to be an antique style, but this album I'm working has been in the works for longer than I can remember, so I'm under the influence of forces I can't quite fight. Thanks for taking a listen anyway!
JJWeekz
JJWeekz 13th Sep 2013 23:39 - 12 years ago
As I listen to this again, I hear an echo of ABBA's "Gimme, Gimme, Gimme", which I love
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 14th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey, thanks for listening again! You made me search out that song, and I'm honoured at the comparison!
VickyDan
VickyDan 12th Sep 2013 16:21 - 12 years ago
Hello ....

With a little more effect on the voice .... and as written below our friends, this song it is very "Depeche Mode" .... in style ....
This does not detract from your ingenious concept, and this way, free your voice for us make to discover .... your other talent.
A good idea of make to evolve no doubt ....

Dan
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for taking a listen my friend! I like Depeche Mode a lot, so it's cool to be compared with them! I'm glad you enjoyed listening! Thanks for the comment!
brillbilly
brillbilly 12th Sep 2013 15:59 - 12 years ago
Quote from crucethus..Depeche Mode meets, early Human League .

Hell yeah,this is sounding so old school...love it!

Great track mate,sounds like you had a blast making this beauty spiv.!

This is so different from your normal faster paced stuff,but never the less im real pleased your playing around in the electronics play pen!

Sounds cool man!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for stopping by friend! Yeah it was pretty fun to make, and it was a challenge. I'm very much into old school synthesis, and I'm glad the gear I have can make a pretty authentic sound! I appreciate you listening!
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 12th Sep 2013 10:48 - 12 years ago
Great track Spiv!
I think the comparison to Talking-Heads is more due to the "experimental nature" of the track rather than a real musical affinity (I agree with you, they used to be very good but I never heard something like this from them).

The vocals are good: I like the way you "ignore" the tempo and the tuning. And I am not joking: this song conveys a sense or urgency, it's like your voice desperately needs to say something and you don't have time to care of what's around you.
It's like you have to follow your "intention" and you have no time for "reading the signs" which brings you to "cross the line".
I have to say it: this is brilliant!
You are a f***g genius!
Could this song be improved?
Yes maybe you could polish something here and there, but I simply *LOVE* this track as it is.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Take care, Domenico
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey thanks so much for listening carefully, and for giving this a fave! I'm honestly just not that great of a vocalist otherwise I'd follow the tempo and key better. I really appreciate your feedback my friend!
crucethus
crucethus 10th Sep 2013 20:40 - 12 years ago
Depeche Mode meets, early Human League (Before Dare), John Fox....very very good, I want to enhance these drums and make a killer dance remix of this! (BTW...the syncopation of the vocals is perfect for this style of music)
Steve
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for the comparison to good artists! Yeah the Zoom RT-123 has some kind of old school drum sounds, but I like to go back and use it every now and then. Thanks for your support!
PRINCELECTRO
PRINCELECTRO 10th Sep 2013 16:39 - 12 years ago
Cool stuff ... great job!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey, thanks for listening! I appreciate it!
theHumps
theHumps 10th Sep 2013 13:46 - 12 years ago
Very cool Spiv, you are really going for it lately with the vocals! As many have said already, it has such an 80's sound, that works for me. I like the lyrics, creative writing, interesting effects on the vox, they seem to work well with the music. Cool trackman!!

Wayne
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey Wayne, thanks for stopping by! Yeah, my new album I am using Ohgr as an influence, so that explains using more vocals and effects on said vocals. I really appreciate your support!
Darkreine
Darkreine 10th Sep 2013 10:30 - 12 years ago
The Spiv sings!!! Is there no end to your talent? Nice job bro, really like this.

K;)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks friend! I just trying some things while at the same time getting back to my roots. Thanks much for listening!
SYNTHIZIZ
SYNTHIZIZ 10th Sep 2013 07:27 - 12 years ago
Wow, hello old friend! lol its been a while. glad to find a few of us older crew still on here. I'm glad to be back. nice job...as always.
Talk to you soon.

SYNTHIZIZ ;*)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey whassup?! It definitely has been a while! Thanks for stopping by to listen!
InverSound
InverSound 10th Sep 2013 06:31 - 12 years ago
your voice is very emotive
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
That's a really kind thing to see! I was trying really hard on this one! Thanks for taking a listen and leaving your opinion!
Evisma
Evisma 10th Sep 2013 02:53 - 12 years ago
The Killers is what this reminded me of. It's in your vocal tone more than anything. Even if someone is not into The Killers, the resemblance gives it subliminal credibility. Your vocal timing and phrasing gets better after the two minute mark. I agree that the drums and the synthie thing don't work perfect, the synth has an extra beat or something.
Overall, like it a lot. The NIN thing got me interested in your work and I'm liking it all!

Evan
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for listening and leaving your comments! The synth/drum timing was mostly intentional, I was trying to induce some syncopation. I deleted that NIN cover, because I thought the verse vocals were pretty weak, it was more of an inspiring experiment. Thanks for coming back for more though!
JJWeekz
JJWeekz 9th Sep 2013 23:17 - 12 years ago
I actually really like your vocals on this, has a funky intriguing vibe to it. I think the vocals are yelling at me though when I'm trying to enjoy the music so I might turn those down just a bit
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for listening, and giving your suggestions! If I remix this I'll take them into consideration. I appreciate it!
SIKEmusic
SIKEmusic 9th Sep 2013 23:10 - 12 years ago
The drum synth and vocal don't fit they are not all on beat
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 10th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Yeah, I'm not perfect, but at least I try. It's not rap or anything. Thanks for listening!
SeriouslyJoking
SeriouslyJoking 9th Sep 2013 22:33 - 12 years ago
I liked the vocals (although the morbid message in the lyrics...how are you anyway?!?).
There is a melody in your vocals that could be emphasized with the synths even more. But what a great job with all the real hardware!
I listened twice and yeah, it's catchy.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 12th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey, thanks much for the comment! Adding the melodic synths was kind of an afterthought, but I see what you mean. It's fun to work with real instruments on occasion! Glad you enjoyed it!
Indozizz
Indozizz 9th Sep 2013 19:38 - 12 years ago
Haha funny vocals, nice beats great Spiv track once again!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 10th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
I'm glad you can see the subtle humour to this one! I appreciate you taking a listen and leaving a comment!
beerling1970
beerling1970 9th Sep 2013 09:39 - 12 years ago
Very 80's and I loved the 80's and yes I too loved Talking Heads :) great work once again

Steve
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 10th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey, thanks much for listening and faving! It's cool to be compared with such an awesome group, but I haven't heard much from them that's this dark. I really appreciate your support!
ViralSilenc3
ViralSilenc3 9th Sep 2013 04:01 - 12 years ago
Nice! I like the retro feel this has, and how that lead seems a little out-of-time (not sure how else to describe it). And those vocal effects just fit so well!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 10th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks for taking a listen! Some people seem not to like the syncopation on this track, but I'm glad that you do! It took a little while to get the vocal effects to sound right, but I'm pretty happy with it. Thanks for the comment!
alientapeplayer
alientapeplayer 9th Sep 2013 00:34 - 12 years ago
whoa man, this thing is just dark... but... i like it. i wish i could drop vocals on my tracks like you do. sadly i have no microfone :(
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 10th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Ha ha, yeah it's dark! Thanks for listening in! You can do some good stuff with fairly affordable microphones, so I highly recommend you give it a try!
n0mad23
n0mad23 8th Sep 2013 23:49 - 12 years ago
I got a real nostalgia/retro sensibility here. Pre-new wave like the five years before Depeche Mode got their break with Fad Gadget/Frank Tovey. Tumbleweed's invoking Talking Heads works, too. Since I love that particular phase of musical development, I really like this one, too!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 9th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey friend, haven't seen you on the loop for a while! You made me go and look up Fad Gadget, and I must say I agree with this comparison more than the Talking Heads. It's good stuff! Thanks so much for taking a listen!
MStokes
MStokes 8th Sep 2013 22:17 - 12 years ago
burning boardwalk - cyclonic romance - Hurricane Spivkurl - this furious mix of, well... fury, is full on electronic cranial peristalsis.
in a good way! i mean there are the Heads, there are the Cramps, and there is SK
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey friend, I really appreciate your words, and the fave! Your reviews always bring new meaning to things! Thanks so much!
Evolushroom
Evolushroom 8th Sep 2013 20:56 - 12 years ago
aswome this one.... ;) really enjoy the retro electro
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks much for the encouragement! It's fun to use my synths for good instead of evil! I appreciate the listen!
fotisg
fotisg 8th Sep 2013 20:37 - 12 years ago
Great job. Liked the lyrics
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Thanks much, I'm glad you like the lyrics, as my lyrics tend to be a little illogical! I appreciate the listen and comment!
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 8th Sep 2013 19:50 - 12 years ago
oh yeah...it really hits its stride about 30 sec in...Dont know why, but I`m reminded a bit of some of the early Talking Heads songs (David Byrne)...I think maybe its the way the lyrics, vocal delivery and moving bass/beats etc combine....Since I have been a fan & still play the Talking Heads stuff once in a while you can bet I liked this one...Well done Spiv.....Ed
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Sep 2013 - 12 years ago
Hey, thanks much! I love Talking Heads, so I take that as a compliment! I appreciate you being the first to comment on this one! Sorry it's kind of long... Take care!

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