Claws In Me - Spivkurl

Name: Claws In Me
Duration: 349 s
Channel: Spivkurl

Claws In Me

Spivkurl

12th Dec 2014 21:07 - 11 years ago

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12th Dec 2014 21:07 - 11 years ago

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Description : It's been a while since I posted anything original, and the reason is I've been spending tons of time between this song and my guitar build. Both were started and finished virtually simultaneously. This song is hard to describe... those who know Spivkurl will recognize my style in this, but I have tried to take things bit further composition wise in this one. It's a bit pop for me, but oh well. All basses originated on my modular synth. Vocals are all me. Please let me know what you think! Thanks!

WAV version available here (just realized I didn't allow downloads, but it's fixed now!): https://soundcloud.com/spivkurl/spivkurl-claws-in-me-mix-59-b-master-3

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Mosaic 2nd Jun 2015 04:39 - 11 years ago

Hey friend

Right from start knew this is yours, even with out seeing who the artist is, has your sound right from the start, yes fusion best genre for this one, loving the vocals, very different but they work, sound little like someone drunk but love em, great beat and synths used, nice backing string/pad, all works great...Enjoyable listen mate...hope you all well friend...Fav...Peace n Respect matey...Mosaic...

Spivkurl replied 5th Jun 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey Mosaic, thank you for the comment on this one! You are right, I was slightly drunk whilst recording these vocals, though I think the doubled vocals add to that feeling considerably. I've got a problem, and it's not the only one! Drunk or not, I'm still very happy with arrangement and composition on this one. I'm really feeling the decadent new wave vibe lately, and it bleeds through to my work. If only I could stop dreaming of the end. What's more real and important; this prison we're in, or the freedom of death which follows? Sorry about that... I'm not much into editing myself, so there it sits. I hope that you are doing better! If your latest song is any indication, then I would guess that you are! Appreciate your listen friend!

Burtsbluesboxes 21st Dec 2014 00:33 - 11 years ago

oh sorry Spiv mistook you for a piece of furniture (^._.^)/ Very energetic, must be all that coffee ;) Hahaha mad scientist, I think that's a perfect description :D Cool track here :p

Spivkurl replied 12th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Thanks for stopping in! Yeah, Shiloh has mellowed out on putting holes in my hands when I play with her, so that's comforting. Finally were able to uncover the office chair as well, since she's not as insistent on tearing it open... we bought her one of her own, so she shouldn't need to right?! Yes, coffee definitely had a part in this track, as it seems to in most everything I do. You've got the "mad" part right, maybe most mad scientists are as easily distracted as I am? I'm happy you enjoyed listening, and I appreciate the comment!

djtheobserver01 20th Dec 2014 23:21 - 11 years ago

Yo yo !

I wasnt here for a while,so i have to see what you r doing ....
This is a Great Spivtrack !
very hypnotic and when you are in it its hard to get out .
love the baselines and also the ping/pong (?)
Good job , mate ...

greetz !

Spivkurl replied 12th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey friend, thank you for the nice comment, and for checking out the track! It was hard for me to get out when creating the track, so I know what you mean there. It is by no means perfect, but I achieved what I was intending. I am very happy with the modular's part in the bass lines, it's nice to be finally learning how to make the sounds I want. Thanks again!

DanGoldstein 20th Dec 2014 16:18 - 11 years ago

a lot going on and amazing that you build these sounds yourself. always learning from you man. big respect. crazy track! very original. congrats. Dan

Spivkurl replied 10th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey Dan, good to hear from you! Had a great and painful time putting this song out, and I'm happy it's good enough... don't really want to go back there. Having fun building synth stuff now. Really appreciate the comment and listen... not to mention the invite to your site! Thanks!

theHumps 20th Dec 2014 15:57 - 11 years ago

I went to your site and saw the guitar build, pretty cool I would say. I particularly liked the grills on the sound holes.

"It's a bit pop to me..." I chuckled. I was listening and saying to myself, "damn, this guy is on a totally different musical plane as me....and what the heck is this?" lol.

I think it def has the Spivkurl sound with the cool sounding synths and all. But it was the vocals that really set this song apart from your other tracks. I liked the catch phrase "claws in me", has a very visual, physical and emotional connotation. Quite a few instruments used, gave this a couple listens to try to let it all soak in.

Oh, I knew exactly what happened when I read the reply on that other track. lol.

Merry Christmas Pat!

Wayne

Spivkurl replied 10th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey Wayne, good to have your listen and feedback! Nice to hear that you liked looking at the guitar as well! I did a little fine tuning on the guitar this morning... some tightening and reorienting of the treble pickup mostly. So I guess what you're saying is that it not very pop? I don't think what I think of as pop is what others do, so it makes sense. The "claws in me" words kept going through my head lately, so just had to develop the idea. It felt appropriate for so many different circumstances. "I knew exactly what happened when I read the reply on that other track." - I guess I'm having trouble remembering what reply you speak of. Thank you very much for stopping by!

Bindanox 19th Dec 2014 22:02 - 11 years ago

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StrikingDaggers 19th Dec 2014 01:29 - 11 years ago

Awesome track Spivkurl! I've always loved your style. The beat is really interesting with all the different elements you used. And your vocals really deliver on the track. The mix sounds really good too. Thanks for such an enjoyable listen. This one's a Fav. Truly nice work.

Spivkurl replied 9th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey friend, thank you for the supportive comment! Can't say I've every done a song quite like this, with all the chord changes and layering, but it was worth the effort. Was thinking I had screwed the mix up royally, but then I realized I can't trust plugging my headphones into these computer speakers to test a mix, or even to comment on other's tracks. No low end at all, as I think it filters for the subwoofer before the headphone out. Frustrating. Thanks much for the fave and listening! Take care!

ShortBusMusic 18th Dec 2014 17:45 - 11 years ago

Pat, I think you are a freaking genius, haha. You are like this mad scientist, building instruments, equipment, then applying your inventions in your work. The mix is special, especially with all that you have going on. I love this song. Innovative, avant garde, artistic fusion at its best. Well done my friend. I hope you and your family have a great holiday season. Added to favorites.

Bear

Spivkurl replied 9th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey friend, thank you for your kind comment! I have always fancied myself as a bit of a mad scientist, and I can definitely lay claim to the mad part... scientist though, I don't have the college degree. This one was a bit tough to mix, with 40+ channels and all, but the real challenge was being satisfied with the vocals. Had to capture the perfect moment, and I'm thinking it was as close as I could get. You have made me happy with your words, and I appreciate it! Sorry for the late reply. Hope that you had a fine end of the year!

Orlando51 16th Dec 2014 05:48 - 11 years ago

Hi Spiv...this is a high treat of pure originality, my friend!
Very spirited and fun to listen too...My alter ego really adores those "of the wall" things and stuff...:) I don't know why, but this somehow reminds me on Gong which is a good thing ofcourse.:) Big well done to you, and this one deserves a 'fav'..:)

Compliments_____Orlando

Spivkurl replied 7th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey Orlando, many thanks for your kind review! This was one of those songs that I felt entirely compelled to write and record, so it was a relief when it was finished. Have not heard "Gong" though, maybe I should look it up. I really appreciate the comment and fave my friend!

soundhound 14th Dec 2014 02:07 - 11 years ago

Way off the wall soundwise but that's what it is right there...
Artistically it's outstanding has a good groove, the hook "Claws in me"
that applies to many things, in this nutty world every time you turn around...
Solid Mix...Nice tones on the instruments, the vocal I didn't think it would
work but in the end you started rockin, with it and it all came together...
And made lots of sense, at that point...

Cool track very well done...

Peace...TG.

Spivkurl replied 6th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey, thanks for the feedback my friend! Listening back to this, I realize that it is pretty "off the wall" soundwise like you said. Oh well, I guess it is what it is. The hook, as you say, does apply to many things, which is part of why I felt the uncontrollable need to write this song... So many things contributed to it, mainly my cat Shiloh, then other things like relationships, addiction, the con game of the modern economy, and the drive to fix everything that is wrong whenever possible. Thank you for saying that the vocals worked as the song progressed. Some parts were easy to sing, some were not, but I achieved my goals as far as conveying the words goes. Appreciate it my friend!

benjizo 13th Dec 2014 20:03 - 11 years ago

Well this is original as it gets.,something only you can pull off.Its your signature sound.Interesting piece.

Spivkurl replied 6th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey man, thank you for the positive feedback! Put a bunch of time into writing and recording this stuff, so it's always good to hear that someone appreciates it. I suppose it could be a signature sound of mine, though it's all unintentional... no matter how hard I try new things, it still ends up sounding like a Spivkurl song. Thank you again!

promenade2239 13th Dec 2014 09:12 - 11 years ago

hi, very original track. I can recognize the synth sequence (0:43) from your other productions. Some other sounds are similar as well.
It's really good that you have added the vocals. Without these the song would sound quite weird. To be honest this is the most interesting element here (to me).
I am really confused with this song - maybe someone would say it's an artwork even, me not at all. It's just an original experimental track. Still I think the 'weird' genre will fit better.
It sounds like an improvised music. Alex

Spivkurl replied 6th Jan 2015 - 11 years ago

Hey friend, thank you for the feedback on this one! Interesting that you hear some similarity in that synth break at :43, as it was entirely unintentional. Took a lot of effort to get these vocals near the way I wanted... had to find that perfect moment where sober becomes inebriated. (It doesn't last long!) I agree that this would be really weird without the vocals. Listening back on this, I find that it's a lot less low end than I usually include in a song... oh well. It was definitely intended as an artwork, so I appreciate that. I will definitely not put this in the weird genre though, as that would be encouraging the way things are in popular music... not something I like to do very often. Thank you for the feedback!

rei4real 13th Dec 2014 08:38 - 11 years ago

I told you on Soundcloud: it's electronic punk and I love it!! it's pretty hard to produce real minimal, but you make it sound easy ... and rough (hmm, I know that phrase from somewhere ... haha) anyway ... it's a great track!!!
peace, rei

Spivkurl replied 14th Dec 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks very much rei! I dig the electronic punk reference. I guess I didn't think of this one as minimal per say, as I used over 40 channels which is far more than my usual composition. The rough part was pretty intentional. I just let the song shape itself, and then relearned it. Thank you for the support!

Planetjazzbass 13th Dec 2014 04:06 - 11 years ago

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Musicante 13th Dec 2014 00:47 - 11 years ago

Interesting track, Spivkurl. Has kind of an 80s vibe to it.

Ciao,
M.

Spivkurl replied 13th Dec 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks much! Yeah, I guess I was going for a feel like when the minimal early 80's became the over-orchestrated mid 80's. I'm sure you know what I mean. It does of course have a lot of software involved, so doesn't sound authentically 80's though. I'm happy you enjoyed the listen. Appreciate it!

GramoChopin 13th Dec 2014 00:27 - 11 years ago

I have to disagree with your originality statement, most of your work is highly original. But maybe I'm missing something here, anyways nice to see another track from you bro. Interesting mix of electronic, classical and some oriental type of sounds? Nice! Vocals are nice and subtle, not too intrusive. Digs it, I'll be sure to keep an eye for your latest. peace

Gramo/Neo

Spivkurl replied 13th Dec 2014 - 11 years ago

Hey GC, thank you for being the first on LM to comment on this track! I think you misunderstood my "original" comment... what I meant was that Proximal Vicinity has been dominating my page lately, which I had no hand in composing, where as this is all me. How you interpret the song is pretty much what I was going for... The oriental sounds you speak of are primarily a hammered string sound with some awesome post effects to deepen the vibe, plus subtle sitar sort of sounds in the breaks. I'm very happy that you enjoyed the vocals. It took a while to perform them just how I wanted. I don't know if I've ever spent over a month straight on a song like this without any real breaks. Appreciate the support my friend!

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