Description : This is a catharsis after having lost too many to this. The track itself is dark, heavy, and has a rolling/driving beat with screechy synth leads. It's full of tension meant to make you feel uneasy. Hopefully it worked.
Take care.
V.
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Well, V., this really isn't something I listen to every day. But I wanted to hear what you're doing, and I have to say, it's working well for me. It's a truly entertaining cinematic experience... but stay away from the real opiates. It's a great, bombastic sound and a clever composition. Congratulations.
Micky
Micky, thanks for stopping by. I truly appreciate it.
I'm pleased to know that even though it's not your preferred genre, you still liked it, even if just a little.
I can guarantee you that opiates are not in my future. They played a dark enough part of my past that there's no room left for them anywhere else.
Thanks again.
Take care.
V.
Great and dark track and a great tribute to your friends.
I'm glad I was never tempted; I'm glad I never lost friends to drugs or alcohol - I saw some slip away which was a warning to me but they recovered.
Big hug to you!
Thank you, sir. I appreciate it.
I'm glad to hear recovery was the end result for your friends. I hope they are all doing well.
Fortunately, I was smart enough to know not to get involved with it myself. Well, at least not the addictive narcotics anyhow.
Take care my friend.
Aaron.
hi Aaron it seems you have also been away for a while too, it's nice to be missed eh, makes you feel it is worth it after all lol, dark very intense and so so good, i done a similar piece life of an addict when i first started here, about said substance and the white, well basically everything lol it done really well here too so to here a similar piece just executed by a pro to a level i could only have dreamt of back then, it sent a shudder bro, and brought memories of friends who used it, i'm familiar with pin cushion though, the hit was heaven, made a deal with the devil that was a good line i can remember from mine, your work is always top notch , this was a great listen
Hey Paul. What's up, brother?
Man, I had too many friends that played the game and lost. It's never an easy thing to see. I mean, it's never easy to loose a loved one, but to lose them to the shit, after watching them spiral into madness first, that just hits a little harder, ya know? Because you know what's wrong, but there's absolutely nothing you can do about it but watch and wait for the inevitable.
Uhhhh Aaron!
What an apocalyptic journey this was.
Bit of the book by McCarthy: The road.
Every point is sharp and penetrating, a dramatic work that is painful and suggests no hope.
Unfortunately, we are heading towards (or are already there) some kind of mood and state, aren't we???
Thanx for the upload your art man.
Always hats off,
fistbump,
Danke
Danke, It's good to hear from you! It's been awhile since you've commented on one of my tracks, so it's nice to see you've dropped in.
Yeah, this one is a sharp, dramatic and foreboding.
I think we may be dangerously close to the brink of some kind of state. However, I remain hopeful that the people of the world can keep these maniacal leaders in check. It may just be wishful thinking, but I hold out hope!
Much love from the US, my brother!
Take care.
Aaron
Far out man, this is such a heavy track. The mix is amazing. It could easily be a heavy metal track too but it doesn't need the guitars cause the synths and bass and percussion do the job to the max. Going back and looking at some of the conversation around this track - yeah that song Would is amazing. He was a fantastic singer. And didn't Andrew Wood inspire the Temple of the Dog album too? Brilliant stuff anyway man. Zoot.
Hey Zoot, what's happnin'?
It's funny that you say this could be a metal track, too. I have a remix that has the guitars, bass and metal drums in place of the synths. This version was far more menacing, as it was intended. I may still use the metal version for something else though. It's not plagiarism when it's your own, right?
Yes. Andrew Wood was the main inspiration for Temple of the Dog. Cornell basically made the album as a tribute and as a way to deal with Andrew's death.
Hey, thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Take care.
V.
Back with a vengeance, as they say. Love the dialogue between you and Manuela. Nice synth pad opening, then some nice dissonant chords. I was just reading an excellent article on Judas Priest, when they put out Turbo, and how some fans rejected it for the synth treatments. But let me tell you Brother that shit has stood the test of time. Also, the fact that it was to be a double album called Twin Turbos until the record company said nah, uh.. so ram it down was the second. I love the fact that they always pushed experimentation and genres, like I try to do. This Is an excellent piece of work, my friend. fav'd
I like the dialogue too. It kind of reminds me of the old days here, when we would carry on in a thread. Now it seems like people just comment to get their track to the top. A one and done sort of thing. Oh well, what'cha gonna do? We can't always be like Ponyboy, right?
I was in 6th grade when Turbo came out. It was the first time I was knowingly exposed to Judas Priest. I absolutely loved the synths mixed with the...we'll call it rock. I was going to say metal, but by today's standards, it's not metal at all. But I still love the hell out of that album. In fact, Priest is one of my favorites. Especially their early work.
Thanks for swingin' by, Steve. I always appreciate it when you do.
I hope things are starting to look up for you. Or, at the very least, getting easier. Sincerely, take care brother.
Wow, this is a really heavy track, which totally befits the subject matter. Very dark and pounding, reminds me of early NIN and Ministry a bit. Great use of dialogue as well. Overall, an excellent track. I've seen the devistation coursed by this drug (OD's and deaths) and it truly is a filthy drug and the destroyer of lifes.
Bullitt, thank you for listening and commenting.
I was never much of a Reznor fan, which is unfortunate, because the music is enjoyable. I just can't stand his voice. Ministry, on the other hand, is one of my top 5 all time bands. So to be mentioned in the same sentence as them is a big compliment. Thank you.
As for the heroin, yeah. It's a real motherfucker of a drug. I've never done it myself. But, that's because I've seen what it does, and like you said, it's devastating.
Take care.
V.
Very intense music possibly like the problems or their resolution. Great sound with lots of instruments and effects to interfere.
I like your music and please let me say "don't mess with drugs unless you are a doctor".
Best regards, Anthony
Hello Anthony.
Thank you for listening and commenting, I'm glad you like the music. And yes, leave the narcotics to the trained professionals.
Take care.
V.
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Micky
I'm pleased to know that even though it's not your preferred genre, you still liked it, even if just a little.
I can guarantee you that opiates are not in my future. They played a dark enough part of my past that there's no room left for them anywhere else.
Thanks again.
Take care.
V.
I'm glad I was never tempted; I'm glad I never lost friends to drugs or alcohol - I saw some slip away which was a warning to me but they recovered.
Big hug to you!
I'm glad to hear recovery was the end result for your friends. I hope they are all doing well.
Fortunately, I was smart enough to know not to get involved with it myself. Well, at least not the addictive narcotics anyhow.
Take care my friend.
Aaron.
Man, I had too many friends that played the game and lost. It's never an easy thing to see. I mean, it's never easy to loose a loved one, but to lose them to the shit, after watching them spiral into madness first, that just hits a little harder, ya know? Because you know what's wrong, but there's absolutely nothing you can do about it but watch and wait for the inevitable.
Is your track still up? I'd like to hear it.
Take care, bud.
Aaron.
Truly a piece of art.
Exellent work.
-J-
What an apocalyptic journey this was.
Bit of the book by McCarthy: The road.
Every point is sharp and penetrating, a dramatic work that is painful and suggests no hope.
Unfortunately, we are heading towards (or are already there) some kind of mood and state, aren't we???
Thanx for the upload your art man.
Always hats off,
fistbump,
Danke
Yeah, this one is a sharp, dramatic and foreboding.
I think we may be dangerously close to the brink of some kind of state. However, I remain hopeful that the people of the world can keep these maniacal leaders in check. It may just be wishful thinking, but I hold out hope!
Much love from the US, my brother!
Take care.
Aaron
It's funny that you say this could be a metal track, too. I have a remix that has the guitars, bass and metal drums in place of the synths. This version was far more menacing, as it was intended. I may still use the metal version for something else though. It's not plagiarism when it's your own, right?
Yes. Andrew Wood was the main inspiration for Temple of the Dog. Cornell basically made the album as a tribute and as a way to deal with Andrew's death.
Hey, thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Take care.
V.
I was in 6th grade when Turbo came out. It was the first time I was knowingly exposed to Judas Priest. I absolutely loved the synths mixed with the...we'll call it rock. I was going to say metal, but by today's standards, it's not metal at all. But I still love the hell out of that album. In fact, Priest is one of my favorites. Especially their early work.
Thanks for swingin' by, Steve. I always appreciate it when you do.
I hope things are starting to look up for you. Or, at the very least, getting easier. Sincerely, take care brother.
I was never much of a Reznor fan, which is unfortunate, because the music is enjoyable. I just can't stand his voice. Ministry, on the other hand, is one of my top 5 all time bands. So to be mentioned in the same sentence as them is a big compliment. Thank you.
As for the heroin, yeah. It's a real motherfucker of a drug. I've never done it myself. But, that's because I've seen what it does, and like you said, it's devastating.
Take care.
V.
Take care.
Aaron.
I like your music and please let me say "don't mess with drugs unless you are a doctor".
Best regards, Anthony
Thank you for listening and commenting, I'm glad you like the music. And yes, leave the narcotics to the trained professionals.
Take care.
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