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2nd Jan 2025 08:42 - 5 months ago
Description : Messing around... Rock/Dub/Afrobeat/Psychedelic fusion-ish. Test mix and arrangement - open to suggestions. Conga loop Rasputin. Synths, guitars, vox, drums etc Zoot.

Comments (18)

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

BullittVolante
BullittVolante 21st Jun 2025 11:55 - 1 week ago
Hi, this is an absolutely stellar track. It really mixes up those genres. I love the contrasting guitars, especially at the beginning. The vocals suit the music totally. Reminds me of Apollo 440 at times with it's use of Dub styling and heavy guitars, I could also hear a bit of Can in the mix as well. All in all, an excellent track.
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Jun 2025 - 1 week ago
Thank you! I'm not familiar with Apollo440, I'll look them up. But I've been fascinated by Can for a good 35 years! Cheers Zoot.
StratOli
StratOli 26th Jan 2025 14:12 - 5 months ago
that's a great track. Fusion works well for me! very interesting mix and great vocals as well. Sounds like Pink Floyds in NZ ;-) love it.
Zootman
Zootman replied 27th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Thanks for checking it out. Yeah no matter how hard I try, I can never make anything that sounds modern lol. Cheers Zoot
Micky
Micky 22nd Jan 2025 21:51 - 5 months ago
Hi Chris, for some reason your track reminded me of the band CAN, which was around here and in Germany in the 1970s. Maybe you know them. In any case, this is a really nice, relaxed track. The vocals fit perfectly.
All the best and lots of inspiration,
Micky
Zootman
Zootman replied 23rd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Hi Micky, how are things? Yeah man, been a Can fan for years. Future Days and Ege Bamyasi are favs. So I like the reference! Thanks for listening as always. Chris.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 22nd Jan 2025 05:22 - 5 months ago
Jeez man, Im so behind in my listening (along with everything else lol) We had 2 back to back blizzards followed by an ice storm - winter wonderland my ass, more like winter hellscape lol. and bah humb- oh dam Xmas is over. Well, Ill just growl in general then. Or I would, but its hard to be upset about anything wile Im listening to this one. Honestly my only critique is that it's too short lol. You just dont hear music like this much anymore, and you have to hunt real hard for it, even then. There's a little bit of Dub and Reggae in there, a bit of ska-era Sublime, a bit of last-call hour live band, and plenty of ingredients that are your own. You've come a long way, bro. You should be proud, I feel like what youve got going on now is what u should focus on the most - If u were aiming for something, then u hit it dead in the forehead. If not, well, then u have the best accident ever on ur hands lol. Really tho, well done, man. -well, as Rita would say - iIndtil vi ses igen
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Hi Aaron, you keep on venting man if it makes you feel better. I'm pretty pissed off myelf at the moment with our so called political leaders, not much inspiration there. Anyway, I was having a few beers at a mates and snuck a look at my phone and saw this comment, which made my night. Means a lot man, it really does. This one seemed to come out real easy, not much aiming and not much conscious thought involved, which is often a good sign I think. Yeah, I love my dub and reggae but I was also trying to do afrobeat (check out Fela Kuti one day, if it doesnt get your ass moving there's something wrong) and a touch of electronic too. Pretty excited with a few I've got in the pipeline at the moment too actually. Anyway, have a good one and thanks. Chris.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 12th Jan 2025 11:15 - 5 months ago
I totally agree with what is written, It is a very creative effort and a very beautiful song came out of it. Lots of sounds rightfully handled, lots of energy and your vocals, all together worked just fine.
My best regards, Anthony.
Zootman
Zootman replied 13th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Kia ora Anthony, thanks for that, nice to have some positive affirmation as always. I'll look forward to listening to your latest soon as i get the chance. Cheers Chris
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd 12th Jan 2025 05:32 - 5 months ago
Man, Pnnywze haS Been growling at me for weeks about wanting a new guitar, so i know hed be jealous to hear u got a new one lol. (His got stolen awhile back, it was our mom's last gift to him so I know it bothers im alot) in all seriousness tho, u have some very interesting quirks to the music u put out here, not only unique but endearing too. I find myself being pretty happy when one of your pieces that i havent heard are in line for me to hear. Being a member of this community is rewarding and beneficial,I remember Pnnywze telling me about LM 3 or 4 years ago, trying to get me to join, i just never could focus on anything long enough until these last few months. Anyway thanks for being awesome dude - My bro was right about u, and about everyone else , too, to be honest. - Jared
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Ha, well just it's a real cheapie (Artist Guitars - black grungemaster P90 pickups) but it plays and sounds pretty good. I was just bored and liked what it looked like really lol. That's a bummer about Aarons guitar. I still have an Ibanez acoustic I bought with a small inheritance from my grandmother about 30+ years ago when I was in my 20's. I'd be very sad if anything happened to that. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to listen. I'll have to check if you have a new track up. I listened to Aarons last one and thought it was really good. Och aye Chris
REKLOTHEWOLF
REKLOTHEWOLF 12th Jan 2025 02:14 - 5 months ago
interesting track. Keep workin on mixes i like what you are doin.
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Kia ora, thanks for the listen and comment much appreciated. No plans to stop my amateur efforts, it's too much fun and too deep a rabbit hole! Cheers Zoot.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 7th Jan 2025 22:33 - 5 months ago
Hi Chris.
Messing arround can sometimes work out very well, as with this one.
Vocal fits perfectly.
I love it!!
Very well done.
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Thanks Rita. Bought a new guitar recently so I've been enjoying some solo jamming. Cheers Chris
kingmt77
kingmt77 6th Jan 2025 06:52 - 5 months ago
Hey Chris sounds like you dove deep into the creative zone. Its the only way you could pull this off! The track is very relaxed. The mix is full on together with so many sonic goodies. Its Cisco Kid ish! The percussion is so in there and the bass line has super glued everything. Nice one! Keep the vibe rolling. Peace.

Mark
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
I listened to Cisco Kid, I think I hear the reference. Yeah I liked the vibe of this one and the lyrics had a semi serious message. Cheers Chris
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 5th Jan 2025 03:55 - 5 months ago
Hello Zootman, my last attempt in posting comment got interrupted....sorry. But I wanted to say this is a stellar track in my opinion. The mixing and mastering is quite good....love the guitar work and effects are great. You've put together a very nice piece of work my friend
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Thanks, I had fun laying this one down, which is always good. Bought a new guitar recently, which has also been a good thing. Nothing really wrong with the old one, but sometimes you just want/need something...
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 5th Jan 2025 03:51 - 5 months ago
Hello Zootman, this is a stellar
Danke
Danke 4th Jan 2025 22:35 - 5 months ago
What a great fusion Zoot ...
This is your style to mix everything together ... :-)
Hats off,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
A mongrel by any other name lol. Cheers Zoot.
yampaja
yampaja 4th Jan 2025 20:38 - 5 months ago
great groove and your mixing skills are fantastic.
Good work.
j.a.
Zootman
Zootman replied 4th Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 3rd Jan 2025 07:37 - 5 months ago
Messing around eh? it was cool messing around then chris, I liked the guitars but your vocals were awesome man good job and happy new yr to you and yours. :)
Zootman
Zootman replied 3rd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Thanks mate, and same to you and yours.
Mykael
Mykael 3rd Jan 2025 02:28 - 5 months ago
Hey, Zoot! I don't know what your music tastes are or who inspires you, but this track has so many vibes going on, from the legendary 70s band WAR to Isaac Hayes and even INXS. The composition is fantastic, the vocals are on point, and the production is top-notch. The fadeout is just right, and I'm really glad you decided to conclude the song in that manner. Great job, Zoot!

LovePeace&Light,

Mykael
Zootman
Zootman replied 3rd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Hi Mykael, thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I listen to a wide range of music! I can find something to like in most things from Hank Williams to...I don't know, just about everything lol. I'm a little familar with WAR, just listened to some Isaac Hayes.....pretty legendary. And yes, an earlier mix had an ending as such, but I realised the good old fade out was the way to go for this one. Cheers Chris.
pseudoble
pseudoble 2nd Jan 2025 23:24 - 5 months ago
Sounds great - I have that same black box plugin - I got the 2ms version (upgraded from what was a free version) but it has some nice presets
Zootman
Zootman replied 3rd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Thanks Ian, yeah I paid for my one (on special of course). Hope you had a good break and New Year etc. Pretty quiet over here, though we did actually see the new year in for what must be the first time in a while...
Kayos2
Kayos2 2nd Jan 2025 12:08 - 5 months ago
I agree with BaoBou - this is outstanding - professional without cliches and falling into a typical commercial pattern. Your voice on here? I love it - it reminds me of Michael Hutchence from IN-XS. Kay0s/VT Nights love to mix things up, too, so we can totally relate to the ecclectic nature of this wonderful track. You aced it, my friend. Kay
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
Hi Kay, thanks so much. I love your thoughts on this. I was pretty happy with the production. I recently bought a saturation plug in (Black Box Analog Design HG-2) which I put on the master. I think it works pretty well. Michael H?? Interesting, because Angelseux said the same thing back in the day. I'm not sure I hear it, but I'll take it, cause he had a great voice!!
BaoBou
BaoBou 2nd Jan 2025 09:40 - 5 months ago
You've got me hooked right away. I think you've outdone yourself!! This is a fantastic start to the new year - everything is crisp and clear and exciting and new and different - the vocal coming in at exactly the right time and loudness. This feels very pro and radio-ready! No idea if you had a plan to bring this out on Spotify or something but I think it would need only very minor tweaks!
Zootman
Zootman replied 2nd Jan 2025 - 5 months ago
As you can hear, I don't know what I want or need, and if I get either, I'm not sure I want to give it away lol. Anyway, thanks so much. I'm very glad you enjoyed it. l did some minor edits on the vocal arrangement and synth and guitars at the back end of it, not that you'd probably notice on another casual listen. This is the only place I put my music by the way. I don't see the point in putting it on Spotify or anywhere else, they're just a black hole unless you're Taylor Swift.

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