Hard Rhymes; Global Ska Network - SLAPJOHNSON

24th Feb 2009 15:54 - 17 years ago
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Description : Ok! I know this is more pop than ska but it's the way the song developed. It does however have a nice off beat rhythm and good time feel, so I'm still classing it as a ska track.. Anyway this is the second track I have finished for this years RPM challenge. Hard rhymes is a song of hope, you know the saying "You have to laugh or else you will cry" ,well that's the idea behind this song..
I have taken a lot of time on this one (just as I did on Ska Skank), so if you feel something needs a tweak please let me know. All instruments and vocals Slap, drums and percussion Sonic foundry...
I hope you enjoy this bouncy little number!

Cheers Slap...

Comments (9)

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

fiery
fiery 25th May 2009 14:25 - 17 years ago
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JHolmes
JHolmes 15th Apr 2009 23:22 - 17 years ago
I hadn't noticed your name on the featured list since the last time I saw Ska Skank come up. I like this one more; something in the vocals in the second half of this song resonates better with me, I guess.

I listened a bunch of times, since you asked for tweaks, and I finally found a small, possibly constructive something to bring to the table. I think the horns that come in at ~1:10 could be brought forward a little bit more. It might just be the way my speakers are positioned/balanced, but I sort of lose the lower part of the sax(?) on that part.
Dennel
Dennel 25th Mar 2009 17:17 - 17 years ago
As you can tell slap, I must really, really love this track. I can't get the melody out of my head. I forgot to mention the first time around that I loved your guitar & bass work also. drums and percussion is off the hook! Man, just a stellar track slap, peace. D
Dennel
Dennel 25th Mar 2009 07:57 - 17 years ago
I say again, what can't you do slap? The track is smokin!! Yeah, it does drift into the pop vain a bit, but it's very nice and your vocals shine on the track. Also the great thing is you can still detect the ska undertones, niccceee! And man do I love your horn arrangements on this track, (I'm a horn junkie to the bone) simply awesome!! Faved no doubt, I haven't forgotten you slap, still working on the track. What I'm trying to do is a old school "jazz fusion" track. (I only hope I can pull this off) I tapped "Bill" to see if he would be interested in laying some guitar and he said he's game. Just need to find a good keyboard player and it's all good. Loved the track slap great job, cheers. D
Pwnone
Pwnone 19th Mar 2009 08:05 - 17 years ago
tell me why i like rap and i keep listening to SlapJohnson?

i have no idea bro, its just fresh ##### arrangements.
skills dog, skills.

THE SLAP ATTACK!!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Lato, I've noticed your back! I haven't listened to any of your stuff in ages, so as soon as I finish this I'm off to get some ear candy..
Thanks for liking what I'm up to. There's loads of stuff on this site that I normally wouldn't listen to if it was on the radio or something, but! I do admire talent and effort and let's not forget the passion everyone shows in Looperworld... Now that I can't ignore, and if anything listening to these styles gives inspiration.

Cheers Slap...
aRcaneTheGreat
aRcaneTheGreat 25th Feb 2009 15:53 - 17 years ago
you the man
Avail
Avail 24th Feb 2009 19:21 - 17 years ago
I'm really starting to like Ska. Never knew the genre before. It's so lively and upbeat. Great job :)
Filaofsoul
Filaofsoul 24th Feb 2009 17:18 - 17 years ago
This is a great lively tune! Entertaining from start to finish! I especially liked the sax/flute/sax/flute between 2:00 and 2:30-and the percusson and drums were off the hook!! Vocals and lyrics very well done. I enjoyed this one!! Fila
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Soul man, I'm glad you enjoyed this little Ska ditty...

Cheers Slap...
ECKSjoe
ECKSjoe 24th Feb 2009 17:18 - 17 years ago
I love this Slap, it's a masterpiece. Everything sounds perfect, I love the Solos at the 2 minute mark. Vox sound great, guitar is fantastic. I really like this one, brilliant work.

Peace,
Helix
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hi Helix, I put sometime in on this one, I can tell you. I was a little worried people would think it was a bit to pop rather than Ska, but so far the reviews have been positive. Thank you!

Cheers Slap...

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