REM I Dont Sleep I Dream Spivkurl Cover

23rd Nov 2013 15:51 - 12 years ago

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REM I Dont Sleep I Dream Spivkurl Cover - Electronic track by Spivkurl

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23rd Nov 2013 15:51 - 12 years ago

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Description : Well, yesterday I did another cover tune, this time an REM song from the album "Monster." I've wanted to cover this song for quite some time, and it all fell into place in just a couple hours. I took one of the basses from my modular synth, and the intro atmosphere was played on my optical theremin. In the chorus there is an arpeggiated organ sound which is sampled from my Gibson G-101 organ. The drums are all samples, and the rest of the synths are VST. Very interested to hear the reaction to this, as it's quite different from the original. Thanks for listening.

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Tiltedbeats 26th Jan 2014 20:05 - 12 years ago

gotta love me a bit of REM haha
this is really cool man.. digging all the electronic melodies in there!!! swirling around my head nice haha

cheers man!!

Spivkurl replied 13th Feb 2014 - 12 years ago

Hey buddy, what's up? I'm glad you could get into this one! I've always liked the original, so this just made sense. I appreciate you stopping by to listen!

Tinka0 16th Jan 2014 20:53 - 12 years ago

REM are legends.. never on a playlist of mine but the appreciation is there.. You've got something unique going on with your vocals.. but, just my taste, I think you should try something a little less processed... see how it works for ya... I know how it feels mixing your own voice... terrible I know.. but I'd like to hear yours

Spivkurl replied 9th Feb 2014 - 12 years ago

Yes, REM are pretty cool, or at least they have been in the past. I appreciate your suggestion about my vocals, and you're not the only one who has brought that up. I will be working on hiding a little less in the future. Thanks much for the review!

Baggadub 5th Jan 2014 23:02 - 12 years ago

Hi Spivkurl, Never did like REM but this cover is really good. Interesting sounds and you voice fits like a glove..

10/10

Spivkurl replied 17th Jan 2014 - 12 years ago

Thanks so much man! REM isn't really in my top ten or anything, but I've always felt something for the "Monster" album, and this song has been speaking to me lately. It seemed like it would be a great electronic song, so I went for it. Glad you think my voice sounds okay in this setting. I appreciate your review!

FreeRadical 23rd Dec 2013 09:41 - 12 years ago

I'm liking this remix style. You've really approached this cover in your own style and it works really well.
The vocals and the mix are all on point and it's very original.
Great work here.
FR

Spivkurl replied 26th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks for the positive feedback my friend! This really all just feel into place. I find it enjoyable to listen to, because it's more up to date than the original. Be on the look out for another cover song in the next few days! Thanks much!

FastFunghi 12th Dec 2013 18:27 - 12 years ago

Cool! Nice clear experimental sounds you got here mate. Really great. :)

Spivkurl replied 12th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey friend I really appreciate the listen, comment, and fave! People like you make it all worth while! Thanks much!

Evisma 12th Dec 2013 14:54 - 12 years ago

Well done my friend. Love REM. Automatic for the people is still their best in my opinion. Night Swimming is the highlight. If you're a fan, check out Lacuna Coil's cover of Losing My Religion. Fantastic.

Evan

Spivkurl replied 12th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey thanks for the positive comment my friend! I'm listening to that cover right now, and it's pretty cool! Thanks for the suggestion! Night Swimming is a great song! It's kind of interesting to hear different people's opinions on their favourite REM stuff. I really appreciate your support and continued involvement in Looperman!

Burtsbluesboxes 9th Dec 2013 15:30 - 12 years ago

It's like NIN and REM hanging out together :D Nice!! Maybe after Christmas I'll try my hand at an electronic song, all those new loops you just uploaded will come in handy :D I"ll take a cup of coffee too :P (make it two)

Spivkurl replied 12th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey that's cool! Any time someone brings up NIN, I get excited! I'm making espresso today, but I can only make one cup at a time, so you'll have to wait for the second one! Eager to here you manipulate some of my loops! Thanks for the listen and comment!

honkytonk 7th Dec 2013 16:40 - 12 years ago

weird in a positive way... like it - reminds me of 90ies wave/ebm, with lots of Reznor in it :) Gonna check your other stuff.

Spivkurl replied 12th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey bud thanks for the positive review! Both the 90's and Trent Reznor were big influences on me, so I appreciate that! Good to have you here on the Loop!

K1Clean 6th Dec 2013 18:38 - 12 years ago

lol you went nuts on this. I can tell you had fun with it. Keep doin you man, you do it in spades.

Spivkurl replied 10th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks for the positive review friend! I appreciate the listen!

Satyagraha 5th Dec 2013 19:15 - 12 years ago

nice sound quality))) nice arangment)

Spivkurl replied 6th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks so much! I can't take much credit for the arrangement, as it's pretty much like the original. I'm glad you liked the sound of it!

BeatKraks 5th Dec 2013 16:26 - 12 years ago

https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/148545

Spivkurl replied 5th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Well that's not very subtle... You didn't even play my track.

Modnex 4th Dec 2013 18:38 - 12 years ago

Your music is always very interesting to listen to. Love the synths in the background, and the vocals make it even better. Good work man!

Spivkurl replied 6th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks so much for the listen and review! I'm glad you could enjoy the song!

ALXSIX 1st Dec 2013 12:22 - 12 years ago

Don't know the original either, but it's a really great track! The vocals are very unique, and the electronics behind are fitting so well.
As always, quality production and outstanding work mate!
Off to listen to the original now!

Spivkurl replied 6th Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey friend! I really appreciate your feedback on this track! It's nice to see I might be getting some people into this album who haven't heard it before. Thanks for the listen!

Smpulse 30th Nov 2013 19:12 - 12 years ago

I am not familiar with the original so hearing it for the first time any other version will be compared to this one. I really like the electro vibe and I like the effects on your vocals. As usual the production is superb in my ears. You also bring emotion which is always hard for me. You seem very comfortable. Nice piece of work!

Spivkurl replied 3rd Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey, thanks! I'm honoured that you felt I conveyed emotion, because that's what I set out to do! It's a pretty emotional song originally, so I tried to keep that, but make it mine. I really appreciate you taking a listen!

DJJoker 30th Nov 2013 15:22 - 12 years ago

I know I don't come here as much as I should but its always worth stopping by for this. Thanks for sharing ;)

Spivkurl replied 2nd Dec 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey, yeah, haven't seen you around in a while! Thanks much for the listen and review!

Planetjazzbass 28th Nov 2013 23:52 - 12 years ago

Interesting interpretation man,I'm familiar with the original and it makes me like your version all the more!....you've got that 80's Thomas Dolbyish electro vibe happening big time,I dig the vocal effect.....covers in my opinion are all the better when the musician transforms the piece into a whole new experience like you've done here..cool!
cheers Dave

Spivkurl replied 29th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey friend, haven't seen you around lately! I'm honoured to get your review! It's good to hear from someone who is familiar with the original. Thanks so much for the positive comment!

Abysss 28th Nov 2013 18:16 - 12 years ago

wow you never stop surprising me ... what a track !!!

Spivkurl replied 28th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

I'm glad it was a pleasant surprise! I really appreciate you stopping by to listen and comment!

brillbilly 28th Nov 2013 17:48 - 12 years ago

Man that was a suprize.!

Love the retro feel.!

Nice piece of electronics

Good work spiv.!

***bb***

Spivkurl replied 28th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey thanks so much my friend! I was kind of trying to fuze retro things with more modern technologies in this one. Was a fun one to create! Thanks for listening!

ArtfulOne 27th Nov 2013 18:06 - 12 years ago

This was a good good cover.

Vocals were nice, and I was digging the electro.

MrWolf is right, definitely not what I saw coming.

And we all know Document was REM's best album lol!

- Artful One

Spivkurl replied 27th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey thanks so much for the support! I'm glad I could surprise you! Yes, for a long time Document was my fave of theirs too, but I seriously appreciate the experimental nature of Monster. Thanks for listening!

zappo 27th Nov 2013 10:34 - 12 years ago

Hi Pat
Big Tune.
The Vocal is outstanding
Thanks for sharing

Zappo

Spivkurl replied 27th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey Zappo, good to hear from you! I really appreciate your encouragement!

mrwolf14 26th Nov 2013 10:39 - 12 years ago

Hi Spiv,
Thanks for this nice "surprise": you covering REM was not the most obvious thing to expect :-)
I love REM, though Monster is definitely not my favorite album.
Your rendition of this song is really special: I think the original is way darker. You chose to use "more open" sounds and yet reach a level of "uneasiness" that really stands out.
You singing hip-hip-hurray is almost scary. And that's meant as a compliment!
Beautiful. Looking forward to hearing more from you.
Thanks.
Ciao, Domenico

Spivkurl replied 26th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks so much for your kind words Domenico! It's interesting to hear you say that the original is way darker, I guess you're probably right. It was fun to put my own spin on the hip hip hurray parts, the timing is so important on that part. Thanks for downloading, and leaving a comment! I appreciate your words!

Salook 25th Nov 2013 17:01 - 12 years ago

Man..unique as always, really great with the vocals and the music is equally impressive..very cool cover my friend.

Spivkurl replied 25th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey buddy, it's good to hear from you! I'm glad you could get into both the vocals and the music! It was a very spontaneous project, and I'm happy to be getting a good reaction! Thanks much!

beerling1970 24th Nov 2013 19:05 - 12 years ago

you certainly have a brilliant talent mate this was very impressive :)

Steve

Spivkurl replied 25th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks so much friend! I'm glad you could enjoy it even though it's not quite in line with the original! I always appreciate your listens and comments!

XmafaX 24th Nov 2013 16:31 - 12 years ago

Very nice,
very good work!

Spivkurl replied 25th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey thanks for taking a listen to this one! Glad you enjoyed it!

MWRatridge 24th Nov 2013 16:20 - 12 years ago

Patrick,
This is definitely different.
Well produced but I think the vocals could use some modulation to give it a psychedelic effect.
Mark.

Spivkurl replied 25th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Hey Mark, thanks for the listen and comment! I'm surprised to hear your recommendation, as this has even more effects than I usually use on vocals! I can see what you mean though, it would add to the strangeness of the song! Thanks much!

VickyDan 24th Nov 2013 09:24 - 12 years ago

Hello Patrick (first name that I discovered here)

Me, I do not dream .... but there are here yet, your originality, your musical personality, no doubt .... It is not always easy to orchestrate a well-known base, but here you have your very successful challenge.
It is not the flowers that I launch to you (French expression) I really think .... Do not change your way to make.

Dan

Spivkurl replied 25th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

It's a pleasure to read your comments, as ever! I like your french expression much, and my wife and I had a good drunken laugh trying to figure out what it actually means yesterday! But thank you so much for listening and faving this song!

DanGoldstein 24th Nov 2013 00:34 - 12 years ago

is that you singing Patrick? I'm sold on it. As far as your sounds - it is all fascinating to me and IMHO superbly produced. the effect of the track for me is like intelligent ravings of a well-focused madman.

Spivkurl replied 24th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Yep, that's me! I think I'm getting a little better at vocals recently, even though I heavily effect them. It's definitely a strange REM song. I'm for sure a madman too, glad you enjoyed it!

Polyfronetic 23rd Nov 2013 23:10 - 12 years ago

Hey, cool made track! Like the sound / arrangement and the cool vocals too. Maybe the vocals are a bit to loud... but how cares... good job!

Spivkurl replied 24th Nov 2013 - 12 years ago

Thanks for stopping by to listen! I guess I kind of like the vocals at this level, they're the most important part of the mix. I appreciate your comment!

ebaby8119 23rd Nov 2013 19:37 - 12 years ago

I had to listen to the intro twice it was soo weird but in a very interesting way that grabbed me right way i loved this joint from start to finish FAVED....great work i couldnt say nothing bad at all about it.