No Mans Land Ft Janis71 - Promenade2239

18th Sep 2014 18:38 - 12 years ago
Description : written 17/9/2014, edited 18/9/2014. Genre: deep chill-out. Vocals by Janis71. Many thaks to: djole94hns for funky bassline, Devodale for synth sounds, buffalonugaluss for 'Fluffernutter Synth', Oceanically for dreamy backing vocals.

Comments (18)

If you have time take a listen and give promenade2239 some feedback.

highdhausen
highdhausen 25th Mar 2015 21:04 - 11 years ago
very nice work thanks very much
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 6th Jan 2015 14:38 - 11 years ago
This may just be one of my favorites of your tracks! Everything is very nicely balanced and clear. The vocals are prominent and powerful. The drums have a nice relaxed vibe about them which really compliments the vocal parts, and also seems to have help you compose some very nice instrumental parts. Smooth and fresh, dig it! Fave!
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 6th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago
thank you again for an interesting reply and such a nice comment on this one. I appreciate that.
This song is a very original combination of sounds from different looperman members: I started with the synth pad by devodale which was played on wavestation synth. Then I kept adding more stuff (as always) that I downloaded earlier to came up with some corresponding sounds/textures. I tapped these drums from the keyboard (funk drum kit from ezdrummer plugin). The rhodes piano improv line is mine too.
I do not have any recipe for making a good song. Each one is different. Truly I did not expect it will sound like this at the end!
An important thing, I was listening a lot to the classical and jazz acoustic recordings of good quality earlier so that affects my current work. And basically this is my favourite 'area' which in my opinion brings great listening experiences. I can't say this on the loud electronic sequenced music but I might be wrong of course. Just a personal preference. I tried myself in producing a bit of electronic music on this site as well.
I think if I am just able to merge together the sounds that will share the same harmonics then it is always a great start.
I do not know what to say more about all this. I did not develop a theory, it is more an 'creative' practical approach of the moment.

I am happy you liked this track which is also a 'collective effort'. Thanks for your interest in my music. Best, Alex
SeaDog
SeaDog 23rd Nov 2014 00:03 - 11 years ago
Dreamy track. Liked the mix of different voices contrasting between them. Nice job. Stefano
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 6th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago
Thank you Stefano for some nice words. I used the 'french rap' here as well but I kept intentionally ignoring the proper timing. I do not think any artificial processing was really needed here. I agree this song is something like a happy 'mix of different voices' (which is a very accurate description of it haha).
Thanks again for your time and nice comment. Best to you, Alex
jasonbrindis
jasonbrindis 1st Oct 2014 00:02 - 11 years ago
Gr8 textures indeed...

Plan on chopping this up for a spacial intro video I'm working on!

cheers & thanks!
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 1st Oct 2014 - 11 years ago
hi, glad you liked it. please let me know when you will make something from this - would be great to hear your production! thanks for your nice comments, Alex
SeriouslyJoking
SeriouslyJoking 21st Sep 2014 23:59 - 12 years ago
Very nice sound quality and great use of the backing vocals to complement Janis here.

The drums/the beat I don't know about, I like to dance or at least to move to music and do find it a bit hard with a jazzy kind of rhythm that isn't consistent. But that's just my poor brain wanting to control things, I guess.

Good stuff anyhow! Very innovative and creative.
Cheers / SJ =)
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 22nd Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
thank you for your nice comments SJ.
I can only say that there is a snare on 2 and 4 beat so you could dance and move to it anyway... Thanks again and all the best to you,
Alex
crucethus
crucethus 21st Sep 2014 23:24 - 12 years ago
Beautiful Intro. I love the dissonance. Awesome Rhodes piano sound. Then some really nice drums in a disparate time signature. Janis vox Dans le Langue Français makes it seem other-worldly. 3.29 it was over too soon, a great sign of a great song.
good work Alex.
I partook in sampling her voice for two songs, one a remix of her Les Planiciers,(The Boaters) and Another completely of my own creation loop wise called Dark corners in which her beautiful voice rounds out the chorus. Unortunately I do not have Les Planiciers available now but I will rotate it back in some day.
In the meantime please enjoy dark corners.
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/145943
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 22nd Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
many thanks for kind words Steve - Im happy you enjoyed this one!
I made also some other song with vocals from Janis 'Lullaby for A' a few days ago:
http://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/160098
this one contains also very nice ferryterry guitars.

Here is my newest piece based on SBM competition song:
https://soundcloud.com/promenade2239/lphere-of-love-ft-babygee
(on looperman soon) hope you enjoy this.
Many thanks for the links and interesting replies.
Talk to you soon,
Alex
ballhousebeats
ballhousebeats 21st Sep 2014 20:22 - 12 years ago
eys closed under a spell . this will mos def go in my playlist. keep them comming.
djole94hns
djole94hns 20th Sep 2014 23:51 - 12 years ago
Nice work, I love it! Keep up the good work ;)
ClashContrast
ClashContrast 20th Sep 2014 17:42 - 12 years ago
Great arrangement, motion and movement. Nice classic chill out track. Inspiring!
boycottProductions
boycottProductions 20th Sep 2014 16:04 - 12 years ago
Really cool Chill Out track. Nice arrangement. The overall mix is top notch. What impressed me the most is how you got the vocals to sit just right on top of the music.

This is one of those joints you play in your car while driving just to get a peace of mind. I enjoyed this a lot. Very nice work.

Peace.
Mosaic
Mosaic 20th Sep 2014 14:53 - 12 years ago
Hey Alex

Mate what a impressive tune, absolutely love the vocals especially the backing vocals, they go so nice with the main vocal, clarity and arrangement top notch, track to be proud of my friend...Massive fav...Maybe my most fav track of yours so far I have reviewed...Excellent...Peace n Respect...Mosaic...
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 20th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
hi Mosaic, so nice to read your words - many thanks for them!
Im really happy you enjoyed this song. All the best to you, Alex
DanGoldstein
DanGoldstein 20th Sep 2014 13:33 - 12 years ago
some of your sounds have a vocal quality that complements the vocalist beautifully. you paint a rich sonic landscape, full of subtleties, and you hold us in a chilled spell. wonderful work sir.
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 20th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
thank you so much for your kind words on this song and your thoughts Dan. really glad you enjoyed the music. Alex
deciBel
deciBel 19th Sep 2014 23:26 - 12 years ago
nice , thoughtfull , gentle & a pleasure for my insomnia ..
Alex this considered & skillfull usage of those loops + Carole's hearty voice ( it means one of the most technichal singers of looperman's lyrix & voice ) has made an adorable package ..by the way what a nice backvocal ..ja...dreamy ..
respects & regards Alex ..& thnx for sharing ...
___Behnam
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 19th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
tnx,
alx
ScottFranco
ScottFranco 19th Sep 2014 05:26 - 12 years ago
Hi Alex,

The song i did using Janis' poem is, 'Ghetto Cry.'
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/144306

Cheers,
Scott
crucethus
crucethus 19th Sep 2014 04:21 - 12 years ago
Nice work combining all the elements, now I will download this and I so want to add some compression and stereo separation for you as this is an awesome tune
Steve
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 19th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
Many thanks Steve for your nice comments and glad you enjoyed the song. I do not like to use too much compression which might be really strange for some people but I think that sounds much realistic this way. Thanks again, Alex
Devodale
Devodale 19th Sep 2014 03:27 - 12 years ago
Wow, what a way to fill out my minimalist song! Very.....random. I like this mix over the soundcloud mix. Nice collab. thank you.
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 19th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
Really glad you enjoyed what I did. Yes, this version is slightly different from the soundcloud one with some compression added to the drums and little changes here.
Many thanks for your sounds,
Alex
ScottFranco
ScottFranco 18th Sep 2014 21:28 - 12 years ago
Nicely done! A very dreamy sound. I used Janis' 'underground' poem for one of my tracks, probably a year or so ago.

Cheers,
Scott
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 18th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks Scott/Franco. Really glad you enjoyed the music.
Tell me the title of your song with 'underground poem' - I will listen to it.
greetings,
Alex
soundhound
soundhound 18th Sep 2014 20:32 - 12 years ago
Very nice track, lots of style and feel....
Really enjoyed the listen, a fav. for sure....

Peace...TG.
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 18th Sep 2014 - 12 years ago
thank you soundhound, nice to hear your kind comment and glad you enjoyed the style...
Thanks,
Alex

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