Description : My collaboration with the masterful member Benham Zandi DeciBel. https://www.looperman.com/users/tracks/741971 I was in a dark place when I did these vocals, but I still don't know why I didn't release this sooner. In a very industrial mood lately, but still getting an outlet in other genres by making loops. Please give me an honest opinion of this song, You'll be glad to hear my soul is no longer "hidden locked tight". You can get the new Spivkurl album "Charting The Anomaly," which includes this track at the We Are... Records Capitalist Market found here: http://www.wearerecords.com/capitalistmarket.html
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I wonder how the idea would sound if you redid the vocals without the auto tune. The parts without it that I was able to hear sounded much better in a clear state but the idea is still a catchy one. I have repeated this twice while I'm reviewing. The instrumentation of this idea sounds hectic (props) lost in the night type sound. I'm not sure what parts of this belong to who in the collaboration between those involved, Not that it's a big deal just curious. Overall, I liked how you worked with the selected theme, a universal question at that! Thanks for sharing and keep at it! Peace.
Hey, thanks for stopping by to listen and comment! I got that response a lot recently about redoing vocals without autotune, so as of like a monthe ago I've stopped using it altogether with good results. I won't be going back to change the songs with it, as it sort of represents where I was at the time. I really felt a connection with the artificial feel it gave my vocals, now I no longer feel that way. The instrumentation, as I remember was all written by Benham DeciBel, I worked with the mix/master and the vocals. I really appreciate your thorough review! Thanks!
Thought i'd drop in and say hello.
I have no idea where your soul is i'm afraid but what i do know is i like this hammering track. I always seem to prefer the ones you've put vocals to and i think this one might just be my favourite so far.
This reminds me a little of a band called godflesh (but better)
F****ng excellent spiv!
FR
Thanks for visiting my friend! Was defintely a cathartic collab with Benham! I prefer the ones I do vocals for too, that's why I'm trying to move that direction again. Trying to train myself not to use autotune anymore. I'm glad it's a fave for you! Really appreciate the F-ing excellent and the comment!
The darkness that we all hold within us generally carries upon it's face the most beautiful sights you can imagine. Generally, no one is willing to look past the darkness and the pain to find the beauty. That's where being an artist comes into play. Whether it's music, painting, photography, or whatever medium. We have that ability to leash that hidden beauty, no matter how locked tight, and bring it to the surface for others to enjoy. While, I'm no advocate for personal struggles, I fully admire our nature as artists to bring back a piece of heaven from out of the depths of hell. So to speak.
I love the use of Massive in this. Especially how unapologetically the "Modern Talking" patch is just thrown in your face. Not many people can pull that one off.
There is a lot of distortion in this track. That, combined with the rapid synth movement and uneasiness in your vocals that the auto-tune provides, brings out a feeling of needing to lash out from a frustrated aggression, but a total reluctance to do so. In other words...keeping it locked tight.
As always, man. Awesome work.
As always, your reviews enhance my day! I'm beginning to realize that darkness and light are just extremes, and thusly are basically the same thing. Both are needed, and both inspire. I honestly don't know what instruments were used in this, as Benham did all the real musical work. I just did some mixing, vocals, and mastering. You're probably right about the modern talking, I didn't really think of it until you said something. I generally don't use that sound in my songs, but it's effective here. I'm glad you pointed out the uneasiness from the autotune, as that's one of the main reason I had been using autotune so much. I felt it enhanced the artificial sheen on my vocals. Sort of the same reason I'm no longer anti-MP3. I don't think I'll be using autotune on my vocals much anymore, as people have encouraged me not to. If they can stand my dischord, why not give it to em. Thanks so much for listening and leaving your deep thoughts! Take care!
What's happen since I haven't been here lol ,wow so different mate, but so catchy and totally loving it, excellent vocals, credit to you man, think vocals suit and work great with the main works, to me this piece has a techno, DNB feel about it, wow so looking forward to your other works over next week or two if this one is anything to go by, even though love what you do anyway, so talented and very different sound then many here, first fav on my return...hope all is well with you and yours mate...PLR mosaic...
Heh, good to hear from you friend! Thanks for giving your valuable comments! I know for me a lot has changed in the past year or so, generally for the better. A lot of the darkness of this track is imparted by way of Benham's fiery DnB rhythms and stuff, I just sort of went with it. I'm glad you're back on the Loop!
where is my soul! holy cow! wild active beat. lots of attention to detail here. a lot of work in this and sounds fantastic. real techno age chaos! i think there is room to "effect" the voice more (like you start to in the final part) - strange it out! great track! thoroughly enjoy.
Thanks my friend for giving this a listen! I won't be going back to change anything on this now, I'm very much in the moment when it comes to writing and mixing now, so once it's out there, I'm pretty much done with it. Was nice to work with Benham a little bit! Hope you are well!
That was rather interesting to listen too, I always like hearing tracks that are innovative but when I read spivkurl and behnam I expected that already haha. It is not something usual and as far as it goes I like it though I wouldn't want to listen to this every day haha
But big ups to you two for creating this ;)
You're right, this is not the "anytime snack" it's more of a cathartic piece of art, like splatter paint or grafitti. Thanks for giving it a try though, I appreciate the listen and feedback!
Percussion Intro is awesome. (Ironic singing where is my soul using auto-tune). Your vocal delivery with different echolations reminds me of another artist I know from Austin Texas..New Neon. Well Mixed and produced. I liked this one!
Thanks much cruce! Was a fun joint effort this time. Yep, the autotune was ironic for sure, and I look at it as an end to an era, or atleast a transition because of this. Haven't run into New Neon that I remember, thanks for the comparison though. I appreciate you listening and commenting!
Really interesting track Spiv...I knew it would be when I read that you and Behnam were mixing it up...definite industrial backing and a bit dark/ominous..The vocal is quite a contrast..not so much the lyrics...but it has a lighter vibe and your vocal character puts a more upbeat vibe to it in spite of the darkness of the words...I guess it just continues to prove that music can paint some very complex pictures for the mind of the listener...Music for thinking people...that is a very creative kind of accomplishment....a well done to you and Behnam...Ed
Your comment made my day friend! I hadn't really thought about the feelings you got from the vibe of the vocals and stuff. I think the lyrics are pretty basic averall, but I tried to inject the light and dark of life into them. I appreciate you listening to some unusual styles. Thanks very much!
Thank you very much for stopping in to listen and comment! Means a lot to me! It was great to work with Benham, and at the same time I'm glad this song is behind me. Appreciate the kind words!
This is a cool unexpected collab. I think the music rocks and is very cool industrial sounding track by itself. I must say Pat that your vocals are great here. I liked the backups, cool delay you used. Cool effects on all the vocals and they work great with the music.
Thanks so much Wayne! It's always good to get a review from you! I respect the fact that you are open to just about any sort of music, it's important especially being a musician yourself. I'm trying to become much more spontaneous with my song creation and my vocals, and the vocals on this were a bit of a transition I guess. I'm glad they sounded okay anyway. Thanks again!
Hey, thank you my friend! I don't know how great I was really singing, as I still felt that autotune calling on this one, but as I said to Extraball, it felt like the end of an era. I'm honored to have worked with Benham, he has changed the way I think about the world. I appreciate the comment!
Hey buddy, thanks for stopping in to listen and comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the track! I agree it's definitely crazy. Kind of felt like the end of an era for me, granted a short era, but it was there. Thanks again!
I don't know if I realized what I was saying when I recorded this, but now I get it. Had to get it out there. Thank you for giving it a listen! I appreciate the fave too! Stay strong my brother.
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I have no idea where your soul is i'm afraid but what i do know is i like this hammering track. I always seem to prefer the ones you've put vocals to and i think this one might just be my favourite so far.
This reminds me a little of a band called godflesh (but better)
F****ng excellent spiv!
FR
I love the use of Massive in this. Especially how unapologetically the "Modern Talking" patch is just thrown in your face. Not many people can pull that one off.
There is a lot of distortion in this track. That, combined with the rapid synth movement and uneasiness in your vocals that the auto-tune provides, brings out a feeling of needing to lash out from a frustrated aggression, but a total reluctance to do so. In other words...keeping it locked tight.
As always, man. Awesome work.
Take care.
Aaron.
What's happen since I haven't been here lol ,wow so different mate, but so catchy and totally loving it, excellent vocals, credit to you man, think vocals suit and work great with the main works, to me this piece has a techno, DNB feel about it, wow so looking forward to your other works over next week or two if this one is anything to go by, even though love what you do anyway, so talented and very different sound then many here, first fav on my return...hope all is well with you and yours mate...PLR mosaic...
But big ups to you two for creating this ;)
Well done both of you, very cool collab!
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again a big wow to you and Decibel..
it's a real catchy trip,amazing !
nice beats and you are singing great again.
greetzzzz