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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : It gives me great pleasure to upload this track I did with Richie. Usually we work "backwards", with him building a track around my vocs, but this time his instrumental came first. I love it's encouraging and motivational lyrics and as always Richie's care in making EVERYTHING perfect! :-) Totally didn't know what genre to put it in. Enjoy.
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 : Working on my acoustic recording quality. What do you guys think? I'll extend this once it's closer to completion.
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 (Bl 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 : 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 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 :)
Description : BEAUTIFUL guitar with pianino chords. This is sad guitar. But this guitar have a positive mood.
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 : Remastered March 2023. Recorded live on two mics. For my wee daughter Tui; I wrote it sitting on the bathroom floor, keeping her company while she was in the bath....
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..:)^^
Excellent sound and playing. From guitar player to guitar player, very clean and precise sound and playing. Quite a emotional feel also. Perfect for vocals. PEACE. T576 OUT.
love the style and flow of the track nice work!
Hey, I made a song with your track/sample.
https://soundcloud.com/prothegee/dan-dan-dan
BEATIFUL
Really like the guitar.
Love it
belalalalalala
Ok, so I did some vox over this. This isn't out yet, but I wanted to let you know my intention is to put the song on streaming services. Was wondering if I could pay u up front or do a revenue share with u from any royalties I make from the song. Thanks, Carson https://soundcloud.com/carsonstone/without-you/s-uqqpL
Bro, can i sample this? :))
Really nice ! I love this kind of emotion.
I was wondering if I can use this track* sorry, phones glitchy today...
Fantastic not. vERU insoirational. I'm making a new EP and was wondering fin i use those track teack? I've go got a great idea and this song works perfect for it...
Peace,
Zack Johnson
I keep coming across your tracks and to be honest I have fallen in love with each and every one of them. Your music is beautiful and I really look forward to collecting all of them!
Well, I'm a little late to the party, so most everything has been said, but I will give you my two cents worth. I've had the opportunity to work with some really talented guitarists over the years, and I can honestly say it would be an honor and a privilege to work with someone with your skills. I'm not sure if you do any session work, but if you don't, you really should check it out. Great acoustic guitarists are hard to come by in this day and age. I love your technique, your clarity, your timing, your control, and the bond you have with your guitar. It's a beautiful thing to listen to.
Wonderful work, and a beautiful interlude for me tonight as I wind down after a busy day. Thanks for posting my friend. I hope all is well.
Bear
This is amazing!!!!! I love it sooo much. thank you for making it downloadable.
I like this guy's teaching method, makes theory understandable. Note reading is bonus, just understand how and why stuff works is what matters. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gHEIF0rT2w&list=PLB585CE43B02669C3 You already know quite a bit so learning this stuff is quite simple and inspires new stuff constantly! (how I got into playing lead guitar) Hey I need to try that now :D Definitely tailored for vocals, love acoustic guitar. I have a 3/4 scale decent student one but hoping to get a full sized one soon so I can record alot more acoustic stuff. The full sized I do have has a cracked neck and wont stay in tune :( Tell your brother quit slacking and get his vocal parts done! Very Nice :D
Nice - clean an crisp! Forms the germ of an expanded track with vocals. Seriously good.
-clindsay
I wrote something an it check youtube
https://youtu.be/I2LlAWt3peg
Really like the guitar. Such chill sounds. It feels pretty dreamy like something you'd hear in a movie or something. Great work!
very soothing and great even without vocals. I love it
I hope the vocals would be very good!
These are the types of songs that I could relate to even though it's still in instrumental.
I'm really touch, and seriously, I'm really touched and emotional. A nice composition, with perfect instruments such as those strings and guitars and especially the piano. The clock mixes well too. This song can inspire many people so yeah, a very great job. Your the best!
- 2D2R
I from a vocalist standpoint, a very clever songwriter and vocalist will make this even more pretty. I agree with Tumbleweed, you have left room for what happens next to take this on a new journey. Thumbs up!
Hej BradoSanz,
is this track free to use for commercial purposes?
Regards,
Rokas
"Now I'm stuck just playing by ear."
It's never too late to learn Music Theory. Instinctively you already have the general idea you just need to know why it works.
Arpeggios are when you play the elements of a chord in a measure.
the chord C consists of C E& G So in a 4/4 measure you play the notes C E G &E you have created a simple quarter note arpeggio. And you can play a nice pad sound consisting of the notes C E & G played all at the same time and they will fit nicely with your arp's. You can change up your arps by instead of playing E play an F. this is called a suspended 4 chord. or you could play the D note instead of E and you have a Suspended 2 chord. Suspended notes need a resolution in the song so you do not usually end a phrase on a suspended chord or note. A great example of suspended chords is Eddie Van Halen playing Keys on there song Dreams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsXCs41DkWs
30 secs in you hear the suspended chords and the feeling of drama they create.
Another thing you can do is to play the arpeggios straight C E G E and then for the pads play them suspended
Take four measures
Guitar part
CEGE CEGE CEGE CEGE
String Pad part
CEG (hold for whole measure) then CDG then CFG then CEG again
Or if you take eight measures of:
CEGE CEGE CEGE CEGE CEGE CEGE CEGE CEGE
and the pads you go.
CEG CDG CFG CEG ACEG ACDG ACFG ACEG which is now the Basis of a I VI progression of chords with the ACEG creating a minor 7th chord. (If you have a Piano it's easier to play and see what I mean) The exercise I would give to you is to constrain you to those chords but experiment with the bass root note and see what interesting combinations you can come up with. I highly suggest you pick up the book the Guitar Grimoire as it's an awesome guide to chords and hand positioning of the chords for guitarists. Every now and then I refer to my Keyboard version for resolution in conflicting sounds that I make in my music.
I hope that helps you a bit.
Also I read your reply to Static.
"My DAW sucks."
Never blame the DAW, because the talent will always shine through. An exercise I like to do sometimes is limit myself to just one keyboard and one chord and I have to do something creative with it that sounds interesting. Many song Ideas come out of inspirational exercises like this one.
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/162165#comments
Would be an example of that. Just a long Jam in the key of F minor using only a Microkorg and the open source DAW Ardour.
Take Care
Cru
hi again. that guitar clock-like metronomical background looped muted strumming thing was too sweet. I love the harmonics and I always enjoy listening to high frequency acoustic guitar range. Fine performance!
Perfect backing track with some excellent mood changes throughout. Always different without repetitions. Amazing how guitar and piano are corresponding in harmonics!
So maybe leave it as a teaser only. For me there is no need to add any vocals to this anymore at all. Just a thought.
You're great in songwriting anyway. Do what you want.
Your guitar recording always sound nice! I'll be looking forward to a version with vocals.
Hola Brado, my remarks about pop should not be taken in a negative light, but just the opposite. You do POP very very well. Why is this POP. Because you use a chord progression that's very standard to pop songs. In your case you used a very Standard I VI V IV Progression F#minor, D#minor, C#, B and back again. Using the arpeggios on the Guitar that you made ,you ended up suspending the chords as arps that cycled through the chord structure. Similar songs" Dust in the Wind"(Kansas), Send me an Angel( Scorpions). "Time of your Life (Green Day). POP is a sound which the majority of passive music listeners enjoy and can relate to when they hear the familiar patterns even though they may be made in a myriad of different ways. It's why when we hear something that's completely new in music it's off putting at first because it doesn't fit our predicted expectations. This song fits that predicted mold and is done extremely well. If you developed it with your talented voice it would be a pop hit (with the right marketing and distribution team).
So to answer your question it's the structure of the song and not exactly the play-style that makes this POP.
Carry on!
Cru
The test of a musicians talent I think is to play his/her solo instrument and leave the listeners enjoying what they just heard with out the adornment of all else that may be added....I enjoyed this one BradoSanz.....I`m guessing it will be even better when you add you vocal...but its good now...Ed
Drumless, acoustic greetings, BS.
What makes this a pop song?
Well, maybe it's the simple guitar melodies that sound a lot like vocal parts in various pop ballads. Hard to explain but that's my simple answer to your question to the Cru Dawg. Not really a proper pop song until you add the vocal but then it probably will be. I can already hear you singing it as I know your stuff so well.
Yes, your music does have the potential to make loads/at least some money. If you hit the big time, you can pay me loads to do a strange Nomad remix of one of your hits. Loads cos you'll be able to afford it. Oh, and I prefer English pounds to US dollars.
Anyway, I like the metronomic pulse coming from one guitar part. Not sure if that's in amongst the playing or perhaps a totally separate part, acting a bit like a shaker.
Sounds a bit like a ballad for American teen/early 20s emotional films. A bright, uplifting sound no doubt involving one character pining for the love (or at least hot body) of another.
Simple, powerful widescreen sound and you are good at the drumless stuff that still has a decent groove/pulse to it.
I give this a low mark on originality but that doesn't really matter - it's not that sort of track, just solid emotive acoustic stuff.
Congrats.
Very relaxing and soothing. Brings back some memories.
Thanks for sharing it "bare" as I typically enjoy music without vocals.
Not to suggest that you shouldn't add vocals but sometimes music can speak to the listener as well.
Great work on this.
this invokes that American pie university college type ambience and movie back track...like when a guy is thinking about a girl or having a dinner with friends,laughing..
you and your bros spirit is glazed all over this beat-goodwork
This is absolutely gorgeous. I'm loving the piano parts that come in around :42...such a beautiful touch
And the chord progression at 1:03 made my heart melt. I actually almost shed a tear during this listen.
Keep doing what you do Brado, hopefully we can do something together in the near future!!
[Penga] :)
Holy C# major which is overall..a nice pop tune. (that we have heard before)...many times and many, many, many times. But it never gets old using the chord changes you have used. I think if you slow the tempo down just a bit you will get the emotional twinge you would expect from this song, but a little bit better. And then you can add your lyrics (inspirational would fit nicely) and you could conquer the POP world, if that's your intention.
Cru
This is excellent! Please pursue it and get some vocals on it. It's really nicely put together too. The acoustic sounds very good indeed and the composition is great. Top quality stuff. Great job. Look forward to hearing some more.
Richie
Sounds nice, peaceful but still had enough power - a very good base for a song i think. :)
Good luck with the extension and the vocals!
regards, traz
Enjoyed this one.An emotive sound.good luck.
This is awesome, very simple and beautiful, definitely put some vocals on this, its too good not have some good lyrics on it. I know you write some Christian stuff which I dig, I think it would be very fitting for this song. Great work so far, keep it up.
Kyle
Great one
a vocal can complete this track
it will be great if you add vocals
kindest regards
J_