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Description : Here is the outcome of Mark Ratcliffe jumping on board the Short Bus Proximal Vicinity craze with his amazingly emotional and powerful vocal and guitar performances. His account can be found here...
https://www.looperman.com/users/profile/631933
He used my mix 13B master B to record his parts, so it only seemed natural that he would send those parts over and let me mix them in, as opposed to just mixing over an mp3. His guitar and vocal parts were extremely well recorded and high quality, so it helped things fall into place comfortably. I tried to keep most of the power of my earlier mix, while giving space to the lead guitar and vocals. Also I fixed just a couple small problems that I didn't hear before. Mark has really helped take this song to another level, and I thank him for making trips to town to facilitate this project!
So I give you ShortBusMusic - Proximal Vicinity Ft Mark Ratcliffe - Spivkurl Mix 13IA
Description : Hello People, hows it goin? Well here I am with my new cover and yes, you read it right... its 'THING CALLED LOVE' by one of my favourite EDM artists Above & Beyond. Its a fusion of Lounge, Ambient & Indian Ethnic elements and some experimental sounds too. I just hope you like my rendition.
And yes, There is a thing called Share that we all forget, So if you genuinely like my cover, Please share!
Cheers! :D
Description : If you've ever got into surfing you'll understand this track. The horizon is the future, gravity is the engine and nature is the focus.
Arrangement, instrumentation, production
Planetjazzbass
Description : This track contains only free loops from several Looperman artists. Inspired by the excellent anime series "Durarara!!".
Applied loops of: Danke (2), Slapjohnson (2), Drofon (2), DjGreen (2), Mirsi, RogueAI, Psychotropic_Circle, Centrist, TheHumps, ImproveWithError, Bonsanhavoc, Orangon, Realstrings, OneByOne, MrWolf14, Ngsbb, Trancefer, Djole94hns, Ebaby8119, Spivkurl.
Description : The process of continual improvement. This is a fusion of jazz and funk. Enjoy.
Mark
Description : Enigmatically entitled and questionable in chosen genre...I hope it can't get worse than that..:-)
Description : My first track this year is a bluesy one. Did not dare to upload to the "blues" genre because... well, you will find it. :)
Contains only free loops from several Looperman artists.
Applied loops (fully or partially):
SLAPJOHNSON: 0067443-0003147 (Slap guitar A major), 0067443-0003149 (Slap guitar E minor), 0067443-0003148 (Slap guitar G Major), 0067443-0003146 (Slap guitar D minor),
NIGHTINGALE: 0207475-0034672 (Slownfast), 0207475-0034170 (Swee Test Sorrow),
0207475-0033264 (Good is Good Co Lean),
MWRATRIDGE: 0631933-0053365 (Bluestown), 0631933-0053369 (Perpetuating),
MINOR2GO: 0159051-0031466 (Power Rap T7 - Grunchy Guitar), 0159051-0032660 (Goodbye my Dear - Guitar),
MEGAPAUL: 0448131-0060978 (Spucken Kratzen Beissen 100 Hminor), 0448131-0067922 (Dark Times 65bpm A Pads),
DANKE: 0671112-0094643 (Drum groovy with fade out hihats), 0671112-0094651 (Illogical drum loop),
YAMPAJA: 0539214-0049219 (Dobro Guitar Drone 1),
JOSEPHRODZ: 0486517-0056696 (Ballad guitar2),
MCHN: 0141901-0050294 (Bmaj Groove),
XYILENT: 1247377-0095052 (Xyilent - Little Devil Hats),
RICHARDBUTLER: 1659834-0094763 (Grime Hatz),
JADRIAN26: 0776383-0073394 (Travesty 5),
PHATCATZ4: 0828980-0089741 (AHH AA EE OOH Choir B 60 bpm),
ESHAR: 0583767-0049556 (1 Kurzbeats 130 1),
PLANETJAZZBASS: 0111346-0036936 (Clown Orchestra),
SPIVKURL: 0186161-0065464 (Acid House Drums),
KRISTIJANN: 0711069-0071946 (LOOK AT ME),
CG5MUSIC: 1024367-0078049 (STOP Distorted Shouts),
RASPUTIN1963: 1564425-0090050-rasputin1963-hooked-on-you (removed loop?),
DAVIDMACKNH (deleted or renamed user): 1094884-0074378-davidmacknh-100-bpm.
Description : This funny little track contains only free loops from several Looperman artists. Not sure about genre, but i think it's a child's song... NYAAAAAAAN! :)
Applied loops (fully or partially):
7VENTH12: 1528225-0084065 (Future Bass Lead 1),
1528225-0084066 (Future Bass Lead 2),
NILOOY: 1133527-0070652 (Nilooy Guitar Rhythm Gm ASharp Cm),
NICLAS199: 0104618-0038253 (Dubstep drums),
KAZM: 0148541-0011627 (Dubstep Drumbeat 1),
SLAPJOHNSON: 0067443-0007309 (McSylva trust loops flute solo),
RELLZIBEATS: 1370471-0083736 (Dark Panned Trap),
JENSMUSE: 1352219-0087018 (REGGAE Feeling),
CKDEPAUL13: 0878670-0084292 (Bass GITAR 130bpm),
ENSAM: 0605220-0048621 (Bass Harmonics),
DANKE: 0671112-0082642 (Dirty war drums).
Description : Guitars by me, every other things are loops from the site only.
Update: 2017.jun.19: fixed some minor bug in drums.
Applied loops (fully or partially):
POKERFACE06: 1468951-0083117 (Ryan Deshawn - And We Have Lift Off),
THECOSMICEFFECT: 1772500-0095842(808 Mafia Siren FX),
WCKD: 1718863-0091433 (Experimental Neuro Trap Drop Buildup),
BEYODPEACE: 0848088-0064971 (Progressive Space FX),
DJERC7: 0251397-0017658 (rat attack),
PLANETJAZZBASS: 0111346-0046875 (Labour Day),
AGP: 0783771-0053724 (Dance of the Angels),
YAPPY: 1172494-0084402 (Cracking the code drum 95bpm),
DRMISTERSIR: 0208341-0082686 (4 those of us x2),
SOVEREIGNKONCEPTZ: 0213464-0061626 (Flavored Drums - SK),
FLOWCAPN: 0691889-0053353 (Heavy Rave Drums and Bass),
JEFFBOCK: 0744903-0065519 (oldschool acid break-135bpm),
CHRISTOSPAROGLOU: 0128032-0023634 (Akoustic windy),
MCHN: 0141901-0037098 (Scary Fx).
Description : hi guys this is my biggest production so far all the music and beats were written by me and all played by me on my midi keyboard
self-biographical its raw its powerful, its positive, this is dimestop all dressed up in his Sunday best, a subject i know all about, its real life its genuine a cause i support and promote the lyric sheet is available
listen with a headset close your eyes look at it as a private consultation from me, shed a tear if you have to it starts with you
Description : Music and sounds you hear has you slowly drift into the Mars atmosphere. Are we all aliens on this planet we all call Earth? So put the headphones on and take a trip home to the red planet.
Description : A song of dedication...kind of a ballad thing and not really a fusion, at least not in classical sense...:)
Description : A test drive..:)
UPDATE - 20th Apr 2017...Not anymore..-:)
Description : A fat groove journey incorporating hip hop, jazz, rock and more. Chilled out and rocking, with some big riffs and basslines. The main instruments are saxophone, piano and cello plus some resonator guitar and banjo. Sax is the only instrument not played by me as the parts here were contributed a few years ago by a guy I know. Anything that sounds like distorted guitar is actually distorted cello. Loads of that, including solos, in the second half. No electric guitar or bass guitar. Not much synth work but there are two synth basses and an organ. Otherwise, it's quite an acoustic "played instruments" kind of sound. Lots of drums, including loops, multiple programmed acoustic kits and drum hits. I know Radiohead have an excellent song called Everything In Its Right Place but I still like my title and there's a story behind it (nothing to do with music). Interesting feedback appreciated. Do you have any favourite or least favourite sections? Details are appreciated...
Description : happy new year to all the looperman community!
here my last track! i wrote several tracks since my last passage in this place, i all published them on my soundcloud
Can follow me in this place here: soundcloud.com/bleep64/poker-life-joker-wife
Description : Electronic fusion of Dubstep/Trap/Hip hop hybrid. Big ups to Danke,Neezle,and Joe Funktastic for the use of some of their loops. The majority of this track is my creativity. Hope you like it and comments are welcome.
Great track Spiv.
The production is excellent and you know i'm a fan of guitar...especially Mark and Bear!
I've been away for awhile and this is a great track to come home to.
Thanks for the music my friend.
Allen.
This is a Solid Hard Rocker, crazy good Guitar mix...
The Lead Guitar in the intro, reminds me of a tune, (Magit Brains)
By the Parliament Funkadelic...Eddy Hazel played all the parts
a magical moment in time, deep in late night studio work...
This is a really cool project, all around very well done...
Peace...TG.
I came to your page to see what's here. The first song I run into is incredible. This is a powerful song.
keep this up and you'll make me powerfully jealous..LOL..just kidding..This is good stuff..serous on the keeping it up though..please keep it up..
Mr. P
...verywelldone as I expected befor pushing play button beside this ...well , due to the cast of this tune , we almost can say this was '' United States men's national looperman musicians team '' ..I really enjoyed the coperative tune of 3 of my best american friends ...
I knew Mark is very good in such genres & sings fine & Barry is a maestro ,but I've wondered to find U such proff in such tunes & genres ..
beyond everythings , Pat this is so god to find a new track of yours after awhile I've not had this chance to listen a new track of creative Sprivkurl .how U've been ,man..? hope all is well there beyond that monitor ..
merci for sharing this Pat , Mark & Barry .
take care.___B
Mark's guitar work and vocals are great on this. I didn't hear earlier versions, but thoroughly enjoyed this track. I have to say that the mixing and mastering work on this just sounds so good. I realize from many of your other posts that you are very skilled at this and I've got a great deal to learn if I ever expect to get my stuff to sound as good as yours does. For example, I never use mono tracks, even for bass parts. I guess I should consider that. And, I never audition my tracks in mono like you do. Not even sure what I should be looking for. Phasing problems? Anyway, not really looking for a lesson in production techniques. just wanted to say that this track, with everything thing from everybody in it, sounded wonderful and you set a standard of quality that makes me really want to learn more and get better. Not sure my old ears are up to it, but I'm going to do my best. I can sure hear the difference in your stuff.
The synths at the beginning were dreamy and a great build up to the guitar. Once that guitar came in, it became absolutely epic. Love the sound of a solo electric guitar riff - it's something you would walk to in slow mo! awesome! the vocals compliment the track nicely.^_^
Ok judging your mix craft here man....first impression..excellent vocal level....even better stereo imaging,plus great moving transients..cool!...You know Pat it's great to hear an accomplished musician like yourself step back and put on the production hat and even better to see the excellent results,as if there was any doubt!....I can appreciate the time and effort spent,the microtonal scrutiny involved..all hard and taxing work!..and then you start thinking is that the best mix I can do! lol...an audio engineer's job is not an easy one,but you do it like stepping off the curb!..much respect mate! cheers Dave
Powerful guitar work in this piece. The guitar solo is what really makes this one stand out. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool song.
Realy good work. All sounds nice and good and the new elements fits well. The solo guitar is great and sounds fantastic on my headphone. And Mark did a good job with his lyrics and vocal.
Funny how diffrent SBMs track can sound and how much lyrics change all to a new level.
My own version sounds realy complete diffrent
stay tuned
joe
damn, this is very nice man has an amazing feeling and its sounds perfect the vocals and the bass are so smooth you can feel that bass hitting your chest hahaha amazing work Mr. Spivkurl
Excellent sounds. Great songs. I would like to hear the vocals up a little more in the mix (I had difficulty understanding them). I think it is an excellent song.
Another excellent production. I like the mix, and how you blended in all the instruments to accompany the singer. Nice work.
Very emotional passionate work here. love the story. definitely a fav. Thank you both for a wonderful collaboration. Simply the best here!!! -EazyBeatz- :)
superb production that really highlights what can happen when great hearts and minds collide - bravos
Pat, I knew Mark was on to something when I heard his rough sketch, but now hearing all of the additions, and then having them mixed and mastered by one of the best...well, it truly did turn out to be amazing song. Has a great Pink Floyd vibe to it with the addition of the vox and lead guitar. Your production skills are off the charts good. Thanks to both of you for putting in some extra effort on this one. It really is a special song now. Well done gents!!
Bear
Patrick,
Your mastering of this song shows why you won Bear's contest.superb!!! The pleasure was all mine in joining y'all on this gem.
The lyrics sort of just fell into place I wanted the listener to think I was singing about a lost lover the first couple of verses and then the surprise hits.
Bear, well Bear is Bear and he never puts out craphats off.
Mark.
What a pleasant surprise...really well done!:)
Compliments_____Orlando
thanks for your comprehensive reply. I am very impressed by the engineering work you did here and on the competition track.
I said this only because of the perspective of my personal temporary preferences regarding to music as a listener I have... thanks for explaining the details - it is much appreciated! Alex
interesting... but not really the way I like. Guitars and vocals really follow the overall feeling of this track which is a good thing... I enjoyed it!
I am not a fan of this song but from 3:15 it sounds very fine. I imagine myself jamming to this hahaha.
how about make it mono by the way? Or at least remove the reverbs?
very nice work,
Alex
Wow, this sounds really good. I love the guitar!
:)