Description : This is my attempt at the one-hour challenge for LM (finished at 57 min 48 sec). I had to mix/master on the go and this was the result. Some bad chords here and there that I did my best to conceal, one-takes on guitar and piano and used an awesome acapella from a1000times, who wrote the words that Dikaiko sang over. I really like her voice. Anyhoo yea, I like this one a lot so probably gonna come back to this in the near future. Comments welcome.
I got the acapella here: https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/7656/marauder-feat-dikaiko-by-a1000times-132bpm-dance-acapella
EDIT: This track has been updated. I think I'm going to call it finished :)
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LYRICS BY a1000times
SUNG BY Dikaiko
VERSE
this marauder want to play with code
come in the night to steal my home
act like a friend of me
drink with the enemy
go on - on my own
this season has changed my mind
fill my pockets with all I find
fist up cover up
beggin for another cup
go on - on my own
CHORUS
I can't swim right now
hands are full
my feet still bound
I can't sing this out
tongue tied up
my voice no sound
VERSE 2
this season has changed my mind
fill my pockets with all I find
fist up cover up
beggin for another cup
go on - on my own
CHORUS
I can't swim right now
hands are full
my feet still bound
I can't sing this out
tongue tied up
my voice no sound (x2)
I work alone
my god says to each their own
take all I own
starry night I call my home
Description : A track I did with a friend ages ago. I play the guitar and he sang and wrote the lyrics. The lyrics came mostly from headlines in the newspaper that sunday. Recorded using a crappy old microphone direct into cubase with a few overdubs
Description : Just an acoustic/piano piece I threw together a few nights ago when coming home from university. My brother and I were doing some acoustic music together in my room, just having fun; came out with this; I immediately got on my DAW and recorded it before I forgot how ti went lol. Hoping to get some strings on it soon as well as some vocals from the bro! :P In the meantime, enjoy this instrumental.
Description : This is an acoustic cover of the song "Come As You Are" by David Crowder. I recorded, mixed, and mastered this one in two days! Almost done burned me out haha! Hope you enjoy!
My older brother does the lead vocals and I do everything else, from instrumentation to harmonies. No vocal-editing whatsoever in this one. The guitars were all one-take recordings. Updated the audio - I added tambourine hits in the 2nd and 3rd choruses; just helps make for a more moving song.
Description : Here's a lil' acoustic instrumental I never wrote words to. Used a Guild acoustic guitar mic'd with an AKG C214 and my trusty ol' Yamaha MOX8 for other instruments (excluding shaker - that was real ;). You can find the guitar loops to this song on my profile page. Maybe one of you looperpeeps can come up with something for words on this. Otherwise, enjoy le moosic :3
Description : NOTICE: this song is made ONLY FOR NON-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. Contains an emulation of a TM legendary song (send to the original authors, i add them on Fb time ago).
This is a surprise, for those was young in 1999, for the beloved Patricia (and the gift of her voice) and my brothers Nous2 and Jamid, kind people i met here. Let's go crying guys, hope you enjoy.
Description : This track contains only free loops from several Looperman artists. Enjoy! There is a drumless version too, with completely different atmosphere : https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/181322
I wonder, which one do you like better?
Applied loops (fully or partially):
ALIVIDLIFE: 0158799-0040110 (To all the Looperladies 89),
0158799-0040119 (Blacktar Cupcakes 89),
JHUIZINGA: 0304189-0021980 (Sad piano medley 1),
0304189-0021981 (Sad piano medley 2),
GUITARJOCKS: 0353199-0026336 (Guitarjocks Acoustic Jam Lead 2),
0353199-0026338 (Guitarjocks Acoustic Jam Lead 3),
PSYCHOTROPIC_CIRCLE: 0071878-0004000 (Chill Out Drums 135),
0071878-0007037 (Dynamic Brushes),
CHRISBEATS2012: 0664534-0053624 (live drums),
0664534-0053997 (old school live drums),
AIDANSTRANCE: 0186075-0012224 (Piano loop),
IMPROVEWITHERROR: 0189474-0025323 (Acoustic 2 135),
DJERC7: 0251397-0017248 (what a time we had BASS),
CALIFKEN: 0262259-0028718 (Morning Sorrow Slow Guitar Chords),
WAPER: 0334474-0048684 (Bass slide),
TALENTS: 0298428-0031327 (acoustic guitar hiphop),
ZAPPO: 0309681-0027425 (flute),
NIGHTINGALE: 0207475-0078718 (Much To Much),
DECIBEL: 0741971-0064805 (parallel bells 110bmp),
RUDEE: 0040865-0000734 (ru_dee-chill-02),
DJFREDVAL: 0002663-0049430 (FV Beat Ac 130),
RETRONICAL: 0534013-0043682 (kiksnartom 125),
MRROBOT: 0082073-0075519 (Analogue DRUMs 98BPM 6),
3RDNIPPLEMUSIC: 0609523-0083259 (nv - ezd - never alone - 90),
DANKE: 0671112-0082860 (Ghosty drum),
DARKREINE: 0944056-0064772 (Dark Acoustic 05).
Description : Working on my acoustic recording quality. What do you guys think? I'll extend this once it's closer to completion.
Description : There were two separate tracks in work, but who knows why I got tired with them and then decided to merge them (or at least what left from them) into one piece hence they originate out of same musical purpose. No worries...no world war was ment here, except my recent personal one...haha...and you don't want to know about it.:) It's not real etude by any means, yet it's quite alot about practicing...practicing...
Description : This minimalist acoustic chillout track contains only loops from Looperman artists. Peace! UPDATE 2015.10.24.: improved audio quality - lower lows, higher highs. Now in 256kbps!
Applied loops (fully or partially) :
MIOTS: 0181980-0010316 (Acoustic Guitar - Bridge),
0181980-0010311 (Acoustic Guitar - Verse 1),
0181980-0010313 (Acoustic Guitar - Chorus 1),
0181980-0010318 (Acoustic Guitar - Ending),
DANKE: 0671112-0077214 (Dreamy piano),
0671112-0077853 (Underwater drums),
0671112-0078026 (Glimmer of the West),
IMPROVEWITHERROR: 0189474-0058173 (Downed), 0189474-0058172 (Acoustic pick),
ALIVIDLIFE: 0158799-0044036 (Eshar 88), 0158799-0044319 (Audiation Effect 182),
GAMEBOIX: 0089446-0003591 (200 Bpm Reverb Piano), 0089446-0003799 (Chill Out Keys 02),
ABLAZE7: 0287077-0036734 (Story Teller Guitar Loop 1),
ANCORAL: 0039735-0043882 (acp - Bells Attack 03),
SLAPJOHNSON: 0067443-0007086 (Skyrider Chiller in the lounge alto sax solo 2),
VIRIS: 0070681-0002758 (Blü Chill),
PSYCHOTROPIC_CIRCLE: 0071878-0004000 (Chill Out Drums 135),
MHYST: 0203623-0017218 (Soft Vib Flute And Piano Combo Part 1),
SPIVKURL: 0186161-0050712 (Counter Epic Electro Drums),
DEVODALE: 0134239-0006523 (Devodale Piano Lead Loop 01),
DJERC7: 0251397-0017170 (Raining in London ELECTRIC GUITAR).
Description : I put this under acoustic even though I did use a couple midi tracks. I felt they sounded acoustic enough to put the track in that category. Suppose it could be chill out as well, however you want to label it, do so. I used an Indian flute and an electric guitar sounding plugin with some tremolo added along with acoustic guitar, mandolin and harmonica. Nothing too complicated here and I felt it sounded good enough to upload so enjoy!
Description : This track contains only free loops from several Looperman artists. Had to thank once again the excellent loops to their owners - i think the result is one of my best tracks ever, plus have a slight spaghetti western like feeling which is cool ... Hope you will like it too. :)
Applied loops (fully or partially):
MINOR2GO: 0159051-0037491 (Guitar Gold - I wanna fly),
0159051-0071183 (Guitars Unlimited - Promise),
0159051-0071954 (Guitars Unlimited - A beautiful time 2),
0159051-0036006 (Guitaredition - Guitar Soundz 2 - High Notes),
MWRATRIDGE: 0631933-0052898 (Grinding Bassy Groove),
0631933-0067129 (Dean Resonator With Glass Slide 2),
0631933-0067130 (Dean Resonator With Glass Slide 3),
NIGHTINGALE: 0207475-0085005 (china) - deleted loop? O:O,
0207475-0080092 (Country Girl),
0207475-0085313 (Human Desert),
THEHUMPS: 0308224-0072236- (WuClassic Clave 110 bpm),
0308224-0052217 (Mando 1 Notes D-C-C-G 100 bpm),
SLAPJOHNSON: 0067443-0007221 (Gizzard soprano sax solo loop 1),
0067443-0007075 (Skyrider eastern flute)
REI4REAL: 0039029-0005227 (rei smile01 D 120),
0039029-0005228 (rei smile02 D 120),
ALIVIDLIFE: 0158799-0048742 (STIC Normal Drum Verse 124),
0158799-0046472 (Ploops Rideum 116),
EBABY8119: 1059144-0071179 (WAVEY DRUM LOOP JUST PERC),
1059144-0066979 (HORN LOOP),
DANKE: 0671112-0081179 (Violin loop),
0671112-0081353 (Drifts),
DJKNIGHTLIFE420: 0165908-0027771 (Toxic Whistle),
RICKMASSACRE: 0853544-0069166 (Reggae Drum Loop 1),
TALKINGMONEY: 0940350-0061843 (Dub Reggae Drums),
NEONGROOVER: 0239452-0030190 (Chloe).
Description : Written for Claudio's birthday (my Italian friend) in obvious waltz manner and with slight classical touch this tune appears to me almost painfully simple and minimalistic (and indeed it is)....and yet, Claudio who's very familiar with my music says that this is one of the nicest pieces of music I've ever written even if it wasn't his birthday present....well, who knows if he's right..:)^^
Description : BEAUTIFUL guitar with pianino chords. This is sad guitar. But this guitar have a positive mood.
Description : A rhythm guitar track I made and sent to my cousin on the East Coast. Made with Tape-A-Talk app. from the Google Play Store. Download and collaborate with it.
Description : Update: Thanks to the great great help of Orlando51 the track now is in its final state. He made the piano and violins sound really good together withthe guitar. Big question is if this needs vocals or if it is good as it is right now. Please comment your thoughts about it. Thank you Orlando51 for helping me out. You have my sincere gratitude!
Great job overall and the vocals are splendid!
Compliments______Orlando
thank you
I think it's a great challenge and you did a great job with it. having a time limitation forces us to keep in the creative groove. congrats on your work.
very nice epic!
love it!
def downloading!
Great tune. a1000time Vocals are really great. I see someone
said the EQ on the guitar is a little bright I think so also.
not a lot just a little.
I see you play a lot of acoustic rhythm and you are pretty good at it.
My question is where are your lead guitars?
excellent track...props' to all involved..
Really good track man , i love it .. keep it up
Great sound. Guitar is excellent as usual. Nice entry to the challenge ER. Hope all is well. Vocals are very well done.
Gramo/Neo
I did not hear this before your update, but the recordings sound impressive, especially considering you were limited on time. Has a good feeling throughout the song. I found the whole thing a bit on the loud side, judging by my speakers barely being turned up at all. Things were pretty clear in the mix though, so I have to give you that. I'm happy that I finally got around to hearing this, as it's a well written and performed song.
Not Bad for only 1 hour of work. Souther sounding perfection.
Cru
nice track bro !
A really groovy track, my friend. Loved it from start to finish! Wonderful guitar and vocals. I'm impressed by the fact that you did it in less than an hour. There's no way I could do that. Hell, it takes me longer than that to just get set up before recording.
Cheers,
Scott
I REALLY LOVE YOUR WORK MAN GOOD JOB
Man this is awesome..production sounds really good, and that voice had me hooked..great work.
Yet again I love your work! To do this in under an hour is brilliant. Everything sounds perfect to me, wonderful choice of vocals too and you really created a great track to accompany it.
- JAweGuy
ER
Hello mate,
Very nice track, but I feel the vocal is drowning under the melody in some places.
Well done.
Jamid
Well, composing, performing, mixing, and mastering this one in just an hour, extremely impressive work. Terrific song with great instrumentation to accompany her wonderful vocals.
I give this one a 10 for effort, and 10 for execution, and a 10 for the final product. I'll also declare you the winner of the "one hour challenge," because I can't believe anyone else could top this. Really well done. I hope all is well.
Bear
very good mixing , pretty vocals and lyrics
Wel done , MG
Hey man, this is really good! The guitar is a little too bright for my tastes, meaning i think the highs should be eq'd a little bit off, but thats just personal preference. Loving the folk vibes I'm getting. Makes me wanna put on a backpack and climb a mountain lol. Fantastic music as always ER!
Rico L.
hey a1000times if you read this, could i use this in a mini mix?
Your are right her voice is awesome and the music too.
Nice quick work.
Im curious about what change you did from the first version?
Keep going dear friend
Sweet track man.
You really have an ear for a melody of a record.
Impressive skills on the strings.
I really enjoyed this.
Nice work in an hour.
TRE24-
amazing! love the guitar work and the piano it fits the voice perfectly, great job for 1 hour. Keep working on it too, it's great I'd love to hear a full version.
I'm gonna be making a mini-mix with all the songs, do you mind if I include yours?
Very nice! I was trying to write an electro song when this melody came out and just didn't fit what I was doing. You wrote exactly what the melody needed. Would love for you to keep working on it! Thanks K
ez epic records
very well executed song i say , defo well hid them bad chords , vox is really clear in the mix and the subtle percussion helps it along nicely
very impressive hrs work i say
i salute u m8
klandestyne
nice work EpicRecord
this is reminding me of some irish music... bagpipe ensembles flashbacks/retrospections of mine...
you can always simply post the link to this one here https://www.looperman.com/forum/thread/183807/1-hour-challenge to get more exposure lol and paste pella link as well!
I can't find those bad chords here - where are they? hahaha
again: this is very nice song!
Man this song is beautiful and full of happiness, i love it :)