Not Waving But Drowning - Zootman

20th Nov 2021 00:40 - 4 years ago
Description : Well its a trap beat at least...Guitar, synth, vocals and words by me (except for the title bit from a poem of same name by Stevie Smith).

Comments (20)

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

Kayos2
Kayos2 11th Jul 2026 22:06 - 2 months ago
They say bumble bees they shouldnt fly.
You were too far out all your life, not waving but drowning
You were too far out all your life, not waving but drowning
Fabulous lyrics - your voice puts so much sad emotion in to the song, so effectively lovely
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Jul 2026 - 2 months ago
Ha, thanks. I was happy with the lyrics and singing on this one. You should check out the original short poem by Stevie Smith. It's pretty famous. Thanks, as always. Chris.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 9th Jul 2022 01:39 - 4 years ago
I really love the bells, the ambient synths and the vocals especially. Dope!
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Jul 2022 - 4 years ago
Thanks man. I was pretty happy with this one. Haven't had much time to listen or compose lately, though I did post an ambient thing today, might feature it sometime. I'm also looking forward to another listen to those tracks you sent me! Cheers.
RuslanG
RuslanG 17th Dec 2021 12:24 - 4 years ago
Well done! Both versions are good!
T576
T576 4th Dec 2021 05:24 - 4 years ago
Smooth chill. Instrumentation verry good to my ears. vocals fit the track. PEACE. T576 OUT.
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks a lot, always nice to get some feedback. Cheers.
Nodog
Nodog 3rd Dec 2021 11:55 - 4 years ago
nice and tranquil vibe kinda reminded me of lucy in the sky with diamonds meets pink floyd your voice suits it very well good work my friend. Robbie :)
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Dec 2021 - 4 years ago
Ah well with two references like that I gotta be happy:) thanks for the listen and comment mate.
IAmLegendary
IAmLegendary 2nd Dec 2021 15:51 - 4 years ago
Different Than Most But Loved!

Legendary!
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago
hi there, 'different' is a really nice compliment for me. Thanks a lot for the listen and comment. all the best.
crucethus
crucethus 1st Dec 2021 19:00 - 4 years ago
Aces. The mix is great, instrument choices are also really good. Your mellow vox is hypnotizing. About 2:19 was a good tremolo effect stereo-wise. And then came back again at 3:00. A little coda at 4:00. good work.
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi Cru, thanks a lot. Despite the fairly serious lyric/story I had fun making this one. Good to know you thought it was OK. cheers Chris
BananaLu
BananaLu 30th Nov 2021 10:43 - 4 years ago
Great soundcape, entry into a dreamworld. Everything is so niced layered amazing vibe an feel you created. Today i was suprised to hear a track with your mellow voice. It has something natural that calms me down. It fits perfect to your beat. The lyrics are amazing , honest and real. I want to hear more of this kind.
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago
I read this poem in a book I keep by the toilet, and the words of the poem resonated with me. Sometimes I believe everyone in this world is fighting some sort of battle. Anyway, glad you found it calming, that was the effect I was trying for. All the best Chris.
mudhoen
mudhoen 30th Nov 2021 08:41 - 4 years ago
Great track and vocals. The mix is top notch. Love how you have implented the guitar and bells to add a lot of atmospheric vibe.
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi there, always good to hear the mix sounds OK. I have to mix mostly through headphones (or the car stereo!) so not always easy to know how it translates. Cheers Chris
TheFemiFactor
TheFemiFactor 25th Nov 2021 06:22 - 4 years ago
Very smooth instrumental. Good job on the mix as well.
Zootman
Zootman replied 28th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
cool thanks for the listen and comment mate. Cheers.
Shaman77
Shaman77 24th Nov 2021 17:29 - 4 years ago
It's fascinating, there's a little bit here in my opinion Pink Floyd)
Zootman
Zootman replied 28th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
fascinating, I like that!
theHumps
theHumps 22nd Nov 2021 04:23 - 4 years ago
I especially like the tremolo on the guitar. Kinda spacey, a bit trippy. Not a big fan of the drums but i do like the overall feel and atmosphere of the track. Vox sound decent in the mix, interesting lyrics too.

Cool!

Wayne
Zootman
Zootman replied 28th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi Wayne, thanks for the honest feedback. Might be right about the drums, maybe I'll look at trying some lofi type hits. Cheers
Chris
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 22nd Nov 2021 02:01 - 4 years ago
Hey Chris.
You know we do lay carpets in our dunnies.
That should tell you something!
Lovely guitar play, mate.
Your voice is great here.
Well done
Maj
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Ha ha, given the international flava here I thought a lot of people might not know what a dunny was! Cheers man.
randomuser13
randomuser13 22nd Nov 2021 00:18 - 4 years ago
Love the vibes man! Dope work!
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks a lot man, and thanks for the listen and comment. That's a nice reward.
AtticElla
AtticElla 21st Nov 2021 18:36 - 4 years ago
Beautiful composition and I love your vocals. You've got a very soothing voice. Amazing guitar at 3:30 absolutely love that sound. Great listen!
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thank you very much, it's lovely to get some feedback and to hear someone enjoyed it. All the best to you.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 21st Nov 2021 10:53 - 4 years ago
Wow sounds cool!!
Your voice/song on it is just great.
That beat is awesome!!
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks Rita, I really liked it too. Must be satisfying being able to make your own beats as you do.
pseudoble
pseudoble 21st Nov 2021 09:52 - 4 years ago
Nice work mate - I just got myself some new monitors and this sounds great on them - the drums and the bass especially- though all this is very nice (again your vocal is reminding me of The Chills) really strangling that guitar but it fits well for the track and the sound production is excellent
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Cheers Ian, the bass was off an organ vst, I used it on death of a pacifist track too, thought it sounded really rich and warm. When you gonna break out your Hammond?!
sirefox
sirefox 21st Nov 2021 09:50 - 4 years ago
Bonita canción amigo Chris, me gusta mucho la intro. Buena voz, muy trabajada y agradable. La base musical está muy bien construida, igual que la mezcla, se oye muy nítido y claro. Gran pista hermano. Que tengas un buen día. Paz y salud.
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks Fantastic Mr Fox, glad it sounded good, I struggle with the production stuff so that's nice to hear. Good day to you.
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 21st Nov 2021 06:22 - 4 years ago
Nice music box. Took a second to find the beat, but when it came in is was crystal clear. Nice deep vox and melodic choices. Did you sing the harmony or cheat?

Very nice instrumentation and mix all the way through. Tasteful breaks.

Had to download this one, you get a fav.
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Hey there, cheers for the listen and fav. Funny considering our wee conversation re trap genre. Well...I have sung some harmonies before but not on this one. However I did record two separate vocals (i.e. I didn't use a doubler).I used a harmonizer (aegean music pitchproof harmonizer) freebie. It sounds completely artificial if you have too much wet mix in it, but I tried to use it just enough to colour the vox. I guess if you weren't sure I may have been subtle enough.
dimestop
dimestop 21st Nov 2021 01:19 - 4 years ago
That synergy you talk of :)) strange mate, I love the vibe of this though, it's another crying out feel, great vocal mate great choice of poem well you liked my horn, I love your zen bells they are killer a great listen with wonderful instruments in zen
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
some days I think there's no such thing as chance, next day I believe the opposite. Yeah I wanted to tell a story with this one, though it isn't actually based on any real event or personal experience. I love the poem, it is in a book I keep next to the dunny (toilet) for when you want to sit and think.

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