The Last Road - Toastedavalanche

1st Dec 2015 14:30 - 10 years ago
Description : So I've been working a lot lately and haven't found much time for writing and recording. This is something I've been working on in little pieces where I can. When I started writing it, I decided that I wanted to make something that could be a closing track for a concept album. Let me know what you think, comments are very much appreciated :)

Comments (13)

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

RAFZTAR
RAFZTAR 12th Jan 2016 23:34 - 10 years ago
I like the overall song, something you can chill with and has smooth relaxing sound
theHumps
theHumps 25th Dec 2015 12:23 - 10 years ago
Like others have said, very cinematic piece and very well done! I read every comment and totally agree with them all.

I know what you mean about liking your own vocals, I am the same way but try to find a singing range or style you feel comfortable with and use it to your advantage. I had always sang backups so it took me several years to find my comfort zone for the lead. The singing is pretty good here. Ed mentioned David Gilmore and that's what I thought instantly when you started singing. It would work great on a concept album. I also think the length of it is good and getting all that you accomplished in 2:38 is a very good sign of some mighty fine songwriting.

Cheers!

Wayne
blu22
blu22 25th Dec 2015 00:49 - 10 years ago
really good work, the part at 1:05 sounds amazing. the synth gives a very strong feel to it.
PRINCELECTRO
PRINCELECTRO 22nd Dec 2015 15:18 - 10 years ago
Sad track... Nice build and your strong voice makes it better.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 23rd Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
I'm still a little funny about my voice. But I feel that I am getting better. Thank you for your kind words.

Cheers,

TA
crucethus
crucethus 11th Dec 2015 02:20 - 10 years ago
I love your voice on this one. Smooth production. I could see this in a movie. The piano fade out is interesting to say the least, sort of how DJ's fade out a drum section so you can mix the next song, you have done this from a visual thought process. the fading piano allows the director to end a scene and bring in a new visual. Bravo.
Cru
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 23rd Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you very much. That's exactly what I had in mind. The staccato piano is meant to fade out on the characters growing sense of frustration as they fall into depression. It's very downbeat, but that's kinda what I do. Glad you enjoyed.

Cheers

TA
MarnieG
MarnieG 10th Dec 2015 05:15 - 10 years ago
lovely piano and vocals are brilliant. rough sound and fit the background perfectly, like an RPG game! very nice bass glide.
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 8th Dec 2015 06:07 - 10 years ago
Definitely would work as a closing track. Sounds real good on my stereo too. I like the piano interlude at 1:31, I think the vocals (singing part) should come back one more time at 1:41 then back into piano then into that ending piano at 2:02, just my thought. Cool song :D When's your album going to be coming out? I've been meaning to put together a concept album with video, always sidetracked with something...
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 23rd Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you for your input Phatkatz4, it is always appreciated. A lot of people seem to feel the track should have a second round of vocals. I'm not adverse to this idea, except I have no idea what else to say. The lyrics are so simple that they summarize the songs concept as they stand. Maybe some inspiration will come and I'll expand it, I'll have to think on it.
As for the album. No deadline just yet. As you can see, I'm terrible at making commitments! :P
MGproduct
MGproduct 8th Dec 2015 02:50 - 10 years ago
Melodic track , nice job man
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 8th Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you very much :)

TA
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 8th Dec 2015 02:28 - 10 years ago
This is good stuff.

Pleasant piano intro, with a good tone and flow.

Vocal is really quite strong, in a laidback way. You can kind of sing along to it. Good chord changes. Simple lyrics that make sense.

0:48 it gets much deeper with those additional harmony vocals. A warm sound and the bass is also warm and comforting.

1:06 new synth instrument (organ?) that's kind of psychedelic as the harmony vocals come to the fore.

Droning bass is cool in the last 30 secs.

Odd structure to this and I see what you mean about it being a closing track. There's just the one section of vocal song and then it doesn't return when it feels as though it really should.

Overall: warm, pleasant and quite memorable stuff. Can't say I know quite who it sounds like. Really well produced such that I can barely fault it (and I always try).

Big congrats.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 8th Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you for your in-depth analysis. It's always fascinating to learn how other's hear what you've personally created.
I agree that the structure is a little odd, I wanted the vocals to feel isolated, as if there is little else that can be said.
Your compliments on the production have really made my day (and it's only 2am here), so I'm all set for the next 22hrs). I hope you have yourself a fantastic day too!

Thank you,

TA
FroggyDJ
FroggyDJ 8th Dec 2015 01:14 - 10 years ago
Should be in a real movie
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 8th Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you :)

TA
Danke
Danke 2nd Dec 2015 07:54 - 10 years ago
Beautiful melancholy and sadness here...melodies are on the top, every instrument are on that right place in the right time...not much too say...gorgeous and brilliant track!!!

Handshake, Danke
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 2nd Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you very much. I'm still not overly confident with leveling and EQing, so it's good to hear that the track worked for you. Can't wait to hear your next track :)

TA
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 2nd Dec 2015 03:06 - 10 years ago
Sounds like you did this one the way I have done many in times past T.A...but even so its great therapy to be able to find a bit of music time out to replenish the mind & soul....Its a perfect album closer...makes me think..O.K.,,,just do a bit more...I really like it (seriously)..David Gilmour`s new album uses a similar approach...a short intro track called 5:00a.m....and a final track called "And Then"..that carries the same tune/theme forward...but, aside from all that..its just really well done....if you did the vocal (and I assume you did) take an extra bow...its really well done...Keep that whole album concept in mind and just do it...any what does it matter if it takes months...Its the kind of music that I can listen to for the rest of the night and its done with talent and feeling.....well done...Ed
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 2nd Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you for the kind compliments Tumbleweed. I did indeed do the vocals. I have actually been trying to get an album together. I have enough material, but I'm not sure on what direction to take it in. With this as a set ending I might be able to work it all out now. We shall see.

TA
SecretSam123
SecretSam123 1st Dec 2015 19:25 - 10 years ago
Defo should be in a drama film! Like a qwerty Johnny Depp Drama! I can see it now haha !
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 2nd Dec 2015 - 10 years ago
Thank you. Maybe all my years of following Johnny Depp with an acoustic guitar will pay off on this one!

TA

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