Trouble In Paradise Feat Billy Dragon - Mrwolf14

5th Feb 2015 10:06 - 11 years ago
Description : EDIT: you can download the full album for free http://mrwolf14.bandcamp.com ....... I decided to put some of my songs together in an album (just for myself).
Since most of the inspiration came from this wonderful site, I will post all of them here.
I am more or less done with the mix, I need to master the track and even if this is just for myself, I would like to get the best possible sounding record.
So ... I am all ears! Expecting for your precious inputs (as usual).

Big thanks to Mr Billy Dragon for this wonderful poem:

https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/3901/trouble-in-paradise-dry-by-billydragon1-140bpm-spoken-word-acapella

This was the first thing I downloaded and used from looperman. So of course it had to be my "opening track".

Comments (11)

If you have time take a listen and give mrwolf14 some feedback.

Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 5th Mar 2016 01:18 - 10 years ago
Hey MrWolf, nice work man! very cool spoken word piece, I like the live almost cavern feel you've created here it's almost minimalist in nature but has an ambience that floats those lyrics perfectly creating an excellent ambience....great composition with a strong message! cheers Dave
crucethus
crucethus 5th Oct 2015 22:33 - 11 years ago
I love the emotion of this. I love the spoken word, but the musical arrangement is so good in this one. Perfect use of minimal bass and guitars. Bluesy and yet progressive. Awesome work my friend. Though Billy's Vox of utopia(paradise) lost is unrealistic to reality, (we are actually improving the Human condition not regressing) it's still a great listen.
Cru
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 9th Oct 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks for the kind words Cru.
Actually I also think that we are improving our condition, despite what a lot of people cry. I find it a bit strange: elder people are stating that 40 years back everything was better ... of course it was! they were 40 years younger!

Nevertheless I find Billy's poem on the idea of a "lost paradise" very romantic.

Thanks again for the kind words.
Ciao, Domenico
theHumps
theHumps 14th Aug 2015 10:06 - 11 years ago
Don't forget to clean your needle off when playing your records, he. Nice intro, I don't miss the crackling noise while listening to music these days unless it is an effect like here. Hey Domenico, hope you are well!

Billy Dragon's pella's are always interesting, he has his own style that stands out. I like the relaxed feel to the track, very 70's to me. The keys and guitar with the blues style drums set a neat tone and feel to the track. The vocals are not typical of this style of music but they work great. I like the guitar stabs, nice attack.

Well done man, very cool track!

Wayne
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 5th Oct 2015 - 11 years ago
Hi Wayne, sorry for the huge delay.
Thanks a lot for listening to this track: this is the 1st track I have recorded using "looperman-material" and it's still one of my favorites.
So... kudos to our MrDragon!
Ciao, Domenico
Mosaic
Mosaic 23rd Jun 2015 09:19 - 11 years ago
Hey Domenico

First off have to echo thoughts from some other reviewers, this a very professional sounding piece that could be on radio...Vocals excellent...everything about the instrumental is spot on, no faults from here mate...love it...FV...peace n Respect...Mosaic...
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 5th Oct 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks a lot for the kind words MrMosaic.
And sorry for being this late in replying your comment.
Ciao, Domenico
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 27th Feb 2015 13:57 - 11 years ago
Very cool bluesy style on this one! I always enjoy interpretations of BD's spoken word, and you've done a great one here. The vinyl effect used is a cool one, and sets the tone well. Can't say there was anything in this I didn't like. Great work!
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 2nd Mar 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks Spiv!
I liked the idea of having a vinyl sound on the first track of the "album" ... I am a bit a nostalgic :-)
Ciao, Domenico
midiman007
midiman007 8th Feb 2015 18:54 - 11 years ago
Sounds good to me..
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 16th Feb 2015 - 11 years ago
Grazie Mille!
Ciao, Domenico
Darkreine
Darkreine 7th Feb 2015 13:59 - 11 years ago
Awesome track Domenico and fits really well with the King of Dragons vox. Love the guitar tone here!

K;)
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 16th Feb 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks a lot Kenny!
Good to see you around here. Hope everything is fine.
Ciao, Domenico
joecramer
joecramer 6th Feb 2015 19:31 - 11 years ago
Hi Domenico

Nice track. Very cool and relaxed work.

I wouldnd change realy much right now.
All sounds good and all fits (just for me) so the way it is.
Good work. I like it.

Looperman is realy an inspiration for people who want some inspiration.
( maybe also for the others :) )

stay tuned
joe
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 16th Feb 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks Joe!
I like this site... lot of inspiration for all of us.
Ciao, Domenico
15ludwicke
15ludwicke 6th Feb 2015 03:37 - 11 years ago
Loved the ethereal vibes of this track man. The guitar work was solid, and had a non-generic chord progression, which I appreciated. Good work!

Rico L.
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 6th Feb 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks for the support Rico!
Ciao, Domenico
promenade2239
promenade2239 5th Feb 2015 22:02 - 11 years ago
hi. Very solid rock style arrangement and chilled for sure. I was listening to your track earlier today but now I realize it is actually a phased el. piano here not a synth from 0:13 haha.
Nice work with the acapella and really solid production - I just finished a track with very similar instrumentation and for sure can appreciate your work in here. Keep at it!
Best to you, Alex
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 6th Feb 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks for the kind words Alex.
I like "tweaking" the e-piano sound ... I consider it a bit like a guitar (and the fender rhodes was not far from it actually).
Take care, Domenico
Danke
Danke 5th Feb 2015 11:09 - 11 years ago
Sensational track with deep thoughts...

The atmosphere is stunning what you created, I love the guitar tone and your playing style...the chord progression is flying...

Huge congrats and shake hands Domenico, greetings, Danke
mrwolf14
mrwolf14 replied 5th Feb 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks a lot Danke... credit for the depth goes all to Billy. He is the man!

I think this is the first song I have ever posted on looperman some time back (2012?) but I have heavily reworked it in the last week.
Thanks to all the precious inputs from the looperman community I think I have become a better musician ... not too much... but you cannot expect miracles :-)
Take care!
Domenico

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