Description : Hello all, finally got around to polishing this track, which came from a collab with FarM (known on here as honkytonk). He provided me with some drum and bass work, and I came back with a demo that was essentially what you are hearing now. I just fixed the tuning and some pops at transitions. The tuning basically thwarted our collab I think, because without really remembering I played the guitar parts tuned to 432 Hz *** http://csglobe.com/music-conspiracy-to-detune-us-from-natural-432-hz-harmonics/ ***
and left all the other instruments at 440 Hz as a result...heh. Sounded much better after fixing that. Anyway it's got some dubstep and industrial most obviously. Yet another song I unconsciously ripped off from Skinny Puppy. Thanks for taking a listen! 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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Interesting comment you have left here, and on a song which is getting more like stale toast now!
The lyrics are still very appropriate and prominent for this life which I am living through, and for that I can give myself credit. Working with someone like FarM, even for a moment, was a good feeling. He did much of the inspirational shaping of this track, and I know I couldn't have done it on my own.
I thank you for listening and leaving your words! Hope to see some of your work show up here so I can return the favor! Have a good day!
Hey my friend hows it going? Haven't been on the loop in a while so thought I would check in! The synths in this sound wicked! Vocals work well with this too! Has quite a sense of urgency to it that i like a lot. As usual, well done mate I enjoyed it! :)
Hey buddy, good to see you! Very happy you enjoyed listening to this! Was a fun project at the time, and fixing the problems with the demo version made it worth listening to. Definitely urgent, glad you could hear that! Hope you are well!
Hi Spivkurl,
it is just to say again that I enjoyed your last album but cannot find your profile via forum threads searching page :(
anyway again great work and I would say that it could be
a doorway to something new for me. I will let you know.
All the best to you:)
A.
Hello my friend, and thank you for your kind words! Strange that my profile was not in the search... If this represents a doorway for you, then I am eager for what is to come from you artistically! Hope you are well, and thank you again!
Hi Spiv,
Another good one! You know I like when you sing :-)
A lot of good words have already been spent on this one, so I won't say much.
I completely second the comment of MrValveDriver.
If we're looking for "comparisons", definitely the TalkingHeads brought up by MrPJB are one possibility but I won't forget about Devo as well.
That said... I will now download and re-listen to this many times ^_^
Ciao, Domenico
Hey Dom, thanks for stopping in! Your comment made me happy when I read it, I always appreciate your opinions on my work. Hadn't really thought of the Devo parallel, but I think I get it after all. The album will in all likelyhood be released this Sunday, so hope you watch for that. Thanks again my friend!
This is definitely one grimy track.It kinda shocks you the first time you play it,but i guess you weren't thinking pretty when you made it.Shock and All Must have been your focus..I think the track showcases how much talent you got.You one of the few that can easily switch from one genre to the other.Real musician.Good work.
Thanks friend, your comment made me happy! Grimy is definitely how I would describe this one. I kind of meant for the initial shock, and then some more little explosions throughout. I enjoy doing different styles, even though I've been focusing on just a few lately. I really appreciate you listening and taking the time to comment!
Man seriously I do not listen to a lot of industrial electronic music but i love the unconventional style of it. I like grim and grit in this track and was it was like take it or leave it. I just wish the voice was little more clear. But I guess the acid voice adds to the track's griminess. Nice track.
Thank you very much for the listen and comment! Happy that I could induce you to listen to some industrial, as it's definitely one of the more varied and creative genres recently. Definitely a filthy track, so I'm glad you liked that aspect. I did use more effects on my voice than usual, but you might be surprised to know that before releasing it I removed several effects. Since recording this, I've been using less effects on vocals in my songs, it was kind of a transition period. I really do appreciate your input!
I like the gritty electric sound... reminds me of the old Daft Punk sound or On Sight by Kanye West. This is a sound I thought about using for this upcoming mixtape I'm producing. And the second part of this track is pretty dope. Keep it up!
Hey friend, thank you for stopping in to listen! I have barely listened to the artists you mentioned, but I totally understand what you mean by "gritty electric sound". Most of my favorite music has that characteristic to it. I am so out of the loops when it comes to mixtapes... to me it was a cassette tape dubbed with tracks from other cassettes or CDs of artists that you enjoyed. Never really felt stuck 20 years ago as I do now. Happy that you enjoyed the second half more, as I did really subtle things to enhance the feeling after the bridge. Appreciate you listening very much!
Sorry for taking so long to get to this one. Damn man, this is so freekin cool! I've never heard of Skinny Puppy but after hearing this I might go check them out. The vocals/lyrics are so well done, interesting and fun. You just keep getting better and better with your vocals and your creativity level is soaring!! Great job working to get it all right, nice work to both of you on this one.
Always never knowing what to expect and that's why I enjoy your tracks so much!
Hey Wayne, hope you are doing well! Thank you for taking a listen and leaving your feelings here! Really happy that you enjoyed listening. I guess I'm surprised, and also not surprised at the same time that you hadn't heard of skinny puppy. Surprised because they've been around a long time now, and not surprised because they were never very mainstream. I identify with their singer/songwriter ohgr very much. I think you might get into cevin key's solo stuff though, who is their main synthesist. "The Ghost Of Each Room" is a really spectacular album. I'm glad you found the words fun, I honestly didn't expect that kind of reaction considering the verses, so thank you for that. I've sang several songs since recording this, and I think the main thing that makes this better is that I spent more time perfecting it before calling it finished. FarM and I thank you for your kindness. I don't know what to expect next either, so stay tuned! Take care!
Mate what a track, love the bass lines in this piece, with the beat they have a infectious draw to them, working with the synths and vocals, makes this one brilliant listen, so good to see you keep branching out with what you are doing with your vocals friend, I think this is the best vocal heard from you mate, maybe stands out more with the way you have used your vocals in this track, brilliant work matey...Fav'd...Peace Mosaic...
Thank you so much my friend! Took a lot of effort to fix the problems with this one, so it makes me happy that people are enjoying the final product. The performed parts, mainly vocal and guitar, seemed to really click and flow with this one. Can't say that I remember much about the recording session, except that it felt easier than usual. It's hard to tell where I'll be going next, but I know I have to do one more vocal song before I release my album. I really appreciate your support and listens!
Hey Pat you always like to surprise. Love the lyrics and the guitar in the breakdown is top class. A hard hitting, in your face track with depth and meaning.
Thanks very much Ensam for taking a listen, and leaving a comment! Thank you for the supportive words regarding the lyrics and guitar, as those had the most meaning to me. Happy to hear that you found meaning here! Appreciate you stopping by!
Another awesome track Spivkurl! FarM did a really nice job on the drums and bass. Love the guitars on the track too. The vocals were great and flowed with the beat perfectly. The mix sounds really good on this end. This ones a Fav. Nice as usual.
Hey man, thanks for listening! Yes, FarM totally started this song off in the right direction with the verse DnB. Thanks for your support on guitar, I'm not extremely good, but I enjoy playing and recording guitar sometimes. I think the vocals fit what I was trying to do, so I'm happy. You're too kind! Appreciate the comment and fave!
One of the things I've always admired about your work is how you exceed at creating the music to have a parallel voice to the lyrical content. To me, it's more like the music is actually speaking, and your vocals are only there to translate the message into words for the rest of us to understand.
I see people frequently comment on the quality of your vocals, or the quality of the music. I don't think enough people give you credit for your lyrical content. It always seems very deeply personal and hidden behind a cryptic message. There is never anything cliche about it. Very poetic. Generally, it's brilliantly written, even in all of it's own darkness. Which I assume, is why the music and the lyrics are so tightly knit, and why you have such a unique style here. Granted, it's influenced by some of the greats, (show me one person who's ever created anything that wasn't influenced by someone before them...), but it's not a ripoff. What you do is all you, man. That's why it works.
Hello, my friend, and thank you for your kind review! Your first point makes sense to me, primarily because if a song I'm making doesn't inspire lyrics, or lyrics I've written don't inspire a song, then either the song is instrumental, or it never happens. I do like to make instrumentals that speak on their own too. It seems like some people have been identifying with my lyrics lately, but I've also gotten the distinct impression that people don't see things the way I do. You're right, some of my songs are very personal, and I suppose sometimes cryptic. Usually when I am writing I don't think of it that way though, it all seems pretty obvious and shallow. Not cliche and very poetic are nice things to say about lyrics, so thank you! I think I've been ripped off about as much as I've borrowed ideas from others, so I guess it all works out. I really appreciate your thorough comment, and the fact that you listened!
Hey friend! Noticed you were on the forums not long ago, and here you are to listen to one of my songs! Thanks! Your words are always enjoyable to read and thought provoking. There's nothing wrong with a bit of hedonistic regres/expres-sion. Was some of the best spontaneous guitar stuff I've done I think, as it sounds looped but it's not. Baby oil and metal spikes, that sounds really comforting like 20 years ago comfortable. I need a metal bead with spikes for my dreads now. Thank you for your listen and comment as always, it's really good to have you here!
Wow man...I know I'm always going to hear something totally unique when I come visiting your page, vocals are brilliant..you putting some serious attitude down on this one, reminded me of some early Mark Stewart, quality collab man...another I gotta download, thanks for sharing!..cool link in the description field also ;)
Hey my friend, you've made me really happy with your comment, especially since I learned about a new artist! I've never heard of Mark Stewart before, and that just confounds me, because I'm into so many artists that he's apparently influenced and worked with. I read this regarding his band on Wiki - "The Pop Group, a band whose songtitles, political conviction, disrespect for copyright and willingness to collaborate laid the foundations for his later work." It really had meaning for me, since I aspire to these same ideals. Very cool! When I get it together to put some headphones on, I'll listen to something from him! So pleased that you could enjoy the link I provided, I know it's not so in depth, but I felt it was a good introduction to the idea. It was really strange having the feeling that I must record these guitars and vocals at 432 Hz, and so doing it. Then returning to the song without realizing what I did. I didn't get what was wrong until months later when I went to tune a guitar and my chromatic tuner was calibrated to 432. Was funny to me, but this mix of the song wouldn't have been possible without that. Strange the feeling you get when you can't see what's right in front of your face. Thank you so much for the fave and comment! In the mood to hear something you've done. See you soon.
That's really kind of you to say! I really tried to be in the moment when I recorded these, and I think I atleast captured something in a humane sense. I always appreciate your listen and comment, thank you!
Well this is put together, way outside the box but the value of the lyric
is right on the mark, hit the nail on the head sorta speak...
Great production and mix solid piece of work...
Hello my friend, and thank you for your comment! It's good to hear that some people can enjoy the lyrics for what they are. I'm having fun hearing how people interpret the song, and your words are valuable to me. I appreciate you listening!
Cool Track Mate ,
interesting collection of sounds and Vocals very nice put together, by listen to the first Minutes and i must thought about a commercial Technotrack..., i do not get the name, doesn´t matter anyway,enjoyed the listen,good work as usual.
DRO
Thanks for taking a listen! Was just a track I had to release at some point, after fixing the problems of course. The title is meant to be taken at face value, without any judgement calls... it is a technical time, technically. I appreciate you taking the time to comment!
No harm no foul. ;-) I respect your position. Would it help if I was doing a story on Electric vehicles? http://instagr.in/t/instaiconvolt
Don't get too hung up on the TISM comment. It's only from one of their songs and you could lose some sanity listening to too much TISM. They stopped in the 90s for a reason. I think the irony ran out! :-D
Thank you for understanding. I think I'll have to decline with electric cars as well. I'm a professional pedestrian and always have been. The only power I want to use to get where I'm going these days is food, water, and air. Not to diminish what you're doing though, we all have a right to live life as we please. As far as TISM goes, I don't know how much sanity is left to lose if I listened to them. Thanks for getting back to me!
I come here hoping to find music that I can use on my amateur car vids (this being my most recent http://youtu.be/p6Yw37k7qAY with Ubernova by Paylee). Usually I have much of the vid sorted then seek the music but this makes me want to make a vid for the music.
It's not a cheeseburger. This track requires some care and attention to appreciate and get the best out of it; almost needing to be decoded. Still, that's where some of the best art lies.
P.S. I can understand the David Byrne comparison too, with a slight TISM slant as well.
If I can work out a video is it ok to use this track?
Hello, and thank you for listening! It makes me happy that you're interested to use this song... but, I feel I am going to have to decline. It's not that I don't appreciate your video work or anything like that, but I don't think I could sanction the use of my art in relation to cars or anything fossil fuel related. Just one of my insanities I guess. Please forgive. I liked you comment "It's not a cheeseburger." Made me wonder what really you meant. I looked up TISM and hadn't really heard of them before, so I'll have to check it out a bit. Thank you for listening and leaving a comment! Sorry to disappoint.
This is wicked mate. About a minute in and i found myself turning the volume up. There's some ace dubsteppy kind of basslines going on and the vocals really hit the spot in this one. I got to start throwing some vocals on my tracks.
It's well written, well produced and a bit of a banger.
Cracking stuff as always.
FR
Hey thanks my friend for the cool comment! It's definitely one to be heard loud, so I'm glad that you did. The verse parts were totally effected by FarM's dubstep/drumstep sort of bass and drums. Happy that you enjoyed the vocals! I'm thinking if I redid them, I could probably do better, as this was like 6 months ago. I'm thinking they capture a moment well this way though. Would like to hear what you do for vocals! I appreciate your listen!
Means a lot to me friend! I'm glad that you enjoyed listening! Thank you so much for the comment and the fave! (which I guess didn't show up?) See you on your page!
Thank you very much for listening and commenting! I did just switch this to industrial. I knew I was doing the wrong thing putting it under electro, and your comment helped me think straight. I appreciate you stopping by!
Hey Pat..interesting tune mate,especially the vocals,I put you on a par with David Byrne of Talking Heads (dead serious about this,it's not so much the accent it's your timbre and excellent continuity)...(hope we can get together for a collab some time mate)..the beat isn't exactly my cup of tea but it's definitely going to click with the electro set....subconsciously "borrowing"elements isn't stealing mate..it's paying respect....excellent work! cheers Dave
Hello my friend! I am so happy to receive a comment like this from you! To be compared to David Byrne is a big compliment, there are very few bands besides Talking Heads that have been constant fixtures in my life. There's been a lot of days and nights that were spent listening to their records, and I don't hear them nearly enough lately. I'm especially fond of "77", "More Songs About Buildings and Food", "Fear Of Music", and "Remain In Light". To say I have excellent continuity is really kind! These vocals were recorded probably 6 months ago or so, and though I think I've gotten better since, and could probably do them better now, I still appreciate the emotion and spontaniety of the recording. The half time parts of the beat aren't my cup of tea any more either, but it's a good snapshot of where I was at the time. Switched this to "industrial" since that's where I placed it on soundcloud, and in response to the comment right after yours. I agree with you that it's no big deal to subconsciously borrow from respected artists, I just am suspicious of Skinny Puppy's ability to get in my head. There's this song, and then two others which I gave titles that were basically identical to two songs on the same SP album. Just weird. I would be honored to collab with you sometime soon! Could definitely hear some awesome bass riffs that would inspire greatly! Thank you so much for listening and commenting!
So glad I finally figured out how to see the lyrics while listening (Im kinda slow lol). Heavy lyrics. Some great melodies happening here too. Love how the sweet intro drops right into the verse and the track takes an immediate different turn. Like how you used the dubstep sparingly, just a taste here and there.
No secret, I'm a Spiv fan. Gonna listen to other tracks on the loop but it'll be hard to top this. I faved 4 sho :)
RW
I appreciate you being the first to comment, and the fave is a sweet bonus! The verse parts were the main thing that was contributed by FarM, and which started me writing the lyrics. Glad you enjoyed reading the words too! I played the more rhythm oriented guitar parts, and took samples from the session to make the sampled guitar melodies. Was kind of fun. It's good to have a fan in you, and you already know I'm very into your music too! Hope you're doing good!
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My aim was to make them sound like synths drums guitars and humans. Took me months. The amount of editing and twisting these sounds up down faster slower etc etc to get rythm well I'm sure you can imagine.
Deleted it recently but having just listened to an industrial track someone has put on here I fancy getting back to some serious dirt!
The lyrics are still very appropriate and prominent for this life which I am living through, and for that I can give myself credit. Working with someone like FarM, even for a moment, was a good feeling. He did much of the inspirational shaping of this track, and I know I couldn't have done it on my own.
I thank you for listening and leaving your words! Hope to see some of your work show up here so I can return the favor! Have a good day!
it is just to say again that I enjoyed your last album but cannot find your profile via forum threads searching page :(
anyway again great work and I would say that it could be
a doorway to something new for me. I will let you know.
All the best to you:)
A.
Another good one! You know I like when you sing :-)
A lot of good words have already been spent on this one, so I won't say much.
I completely second the comment of MrValveDriver.
If we're looking for "comparisons", definitely the TalkingHeads brought up by MrPJB are one possibility but I won't forget about Devo as well.
That said... I will now download and re-listen to this many times ^_^
Ciao, Domenico
Always never knowing what to expect and that's why I enjoy your tracks so much!
Cheers!
Mate what a track, love the bass lines in this piece, with the beat they have a infectious draw to them, working with the synths and vocals, makes this one brilliant listen, so good to see you keep branching out with what you are doing with your vocals friend, I think this is the best vocal heard from you mate, maybe stands out more with the way you have used your vocals in this track, brilliant work matey...Fav'd...Peace Mosaic...
Simon
I see people frequently comment on the quality of your vocals, or the quality of the music. I don't think enough people give you credit for your lyrical content. It always seems very deeply personal and hidden behind a cryptic message. There is never anything cliche about it. Very poetic. Generally, it's brilliantly written, even in all of it's own darkness. Which I assume, is why the music and the lyrics are so tightly knit, and why you have such a unique style here. Granted, it's influenced by some of the greats, (show me one person who's ever created anything that wasn't influenced by someone before them...), but it's not a ripoff. What you do is all you, man. That's why it works.
Take care.
V.
This has so many vibs running through it,from oldschool electronic 80's music to modern industrial.!
What ever you did..it rock me rocking in a hedonistic kind of way lol
Real nice electronic forplay all covered in baby oil and metal spikes.!
Yep... count me in lol
Steve
is right on the mark, hit the nail on the head sorta speak...
Great production and mix solid piece of work...
Peace..TG.
interesting collection of sounds and Vocals very nice put together, by listen to the first Minutes and i must thought about a commercial Technotrack..., i do not get the name, doesn´t matter anyway,enjoyed the listen,good work as usual.
DRO
Don't get too hung up on the TISM comment. It's only from one of their songs and you could lose some sanity listening to too much TISM. They stopped in the 90s for a reason. I think the irony ran out! :-D
It's not a cheeseburger. This track requires some care and attention to appreciate and get the best out of it; almost needing to be decoded. Still, that's where some of the best art lies.
P.S. I can understand the David Byrne comparison too, with a slight TISM slant as well.
If I can work out a video is it ok to use this track?
It's well written, well produced and a bit of a banger.
Cracking stuff as always.
FR
Keep up the very good work!
-RealProblemShuckers
So glad I finally figured out how to see the lyrics while listening (Im kinda slow lol). Heavy lyrics. Some great melodies happening here too. Love how the sweet intro drops right into the verse and the track takes an immediate different turn. Like how you used the dubstep sparingly, just a taste here and there.
No secret, I'm a Spiv fan. Gonna listen to other tracks on the loop but it'll be hard to top this. I faved 4 sho :)
RW