Counter Reality - DaMann

17th Mar 2009 22:50 - 17 years ago
Description : Maybe it could use some more work, but has a great melody, great breakdown and just a great uplifting feeling to it.

-DaMann

Comments (16)

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

Mosaic
Mosaic 27th Feb 2011 05:08 - 15 years ago
Hey DaMann

Firstly have to agree with the others on the intro, brilliant, again I had to checkthat it was playing as there was a big silent part at beginning, (not sure if I totally liked that part) but when it started I thought wow this is nice, so love the piano, I for one love using piano in trance piece's, dont hear to many with it, so is very nice to come across one that uses them and uses piano very well within the mix, nice beat and bassline, sweet synths/pads, also very good use of FX, very enjoyable and uplifting piece, well done, into fav's for me...Peace n Respect...Estefano...
NotQuiteHuman
NotQuiteHuman 13th Jan 2011 02:34 - 15 years ago
nice pumping beat intro a tad long.. crash hiss is a bit loud so is the break nice synths decent bass 7/10... remember the little details also matter ;)
Sounstar
Sounstar 8th Oct 2009 03:22 - 16 years ago
I will have to agree with you on this 100% awesome composition & great choice of sounds. I enjoyed this one. great work!
3ric
3ric 18th Aug 2009 06:18 - 17 years ago
could u make some from Counter Reality?
DaMann
DaMann replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
I don't use loops :D
n0mad23
n0mad23 6th Aug 2009 00:02 - 17 years ago
The build up through this piece is truly amazing, and there were moments I remembered owning Psychic TV's "Toward Thee Infinite Beat," but only moments as this one has a spirit of its own. This is the kind of "trance" I really like, but I think it's because you're not attached to the rules. You bend or break them to serve the music instead. Sweet track.
DaMann
DaMann replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks, I made this a while ago production wise, I have since moved more towards the UK Hardcore/Freeform scene and honed my production skills. Though once I can get some time I will definitly make more classic sounding trance tracks, such as you would hear in Tiesto in Search of Sunrise Vol. 1. Thanks for the kind review!

-Curtis
Rorshach2021
Rorshach2021 2nd Jun 2009 20:54 - 17 years ago
good stuff. reminds me of the days when trance was golden. really good clear work. that arp is well sweet. nice one.
Hunta
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 3rd May 2009 00:00 - 17 years ago
Very good intro....in fact I'll just hang on that for a while...a lot of people completely miss the importance of a good intro..it's like a running race..it's imperative to have a clean start.
I'll say this Curtis,your tracks are really gathering momentum and scope,their getting better and better and that's not a bad reflection on your past work...there's nothing better than experiencing an Artist hone his craft..this is a great production from all angles..with excellent drumming,pads and synth lines....it's the full package..professional work! cheers Dave :)
WhiteSands
WhiteSands 30th Apr 2009 09:01 - 17 years ago
I wont get through reviewing all your tracks tonight but you have really great stuff. You do trance well.
COL_GRINDER
COL_GRINDER 28th Mar 2009 03:46 - 17 years ago
Ok, I went and listened to most if not all of your tracks and the progression is amazing. You are making some SICK Trance tracks now compared to talking about Buritos. "Counter Reality" is off da HOOK!!! Great growth in a very short period of time. Now I see why you are DaMann.
DonnieVyros
DonnieVyros 24th Mar 2009 19:41 - 17 years ago
Super lite intro. Cool deal. For a second I hadta double check to see if it was playin. So lemme let this track build a bit before I continue...

Okies, I'm back...
Isn't it funny how stuff sounds different when you walk away? I was in another room like 15 feet from my PC and yada yada yeah, it sounded cool. (sighs)

This one is pretty out there. A trance track that takes on a life of its own, why I've never heard of such a thing, haha. Honestly, I can't think of anyone/anything else that this would remind me of. Well wait, the part I'm at now (over the 6 min mark) reminds me a little of someone. Couldn't tell ya who though.
Let's see... Remix stuff, hmm? Distorted Guitars, yeah, that'd so kick @$$! Industrial Trance, without the whiny Goth lyrics, OMG, that'd so rawk! Okies, I'm done. Later on!
CrissNickssonn
CrissNickssonn 19th Mar 2009 23:52 - 17 years ago
love the whole song...i love as well the piano part very much,
u impressed me a lot
cheers
Salkizar
Salkizar 19th Mar 2009 17:03 - 17 years ago
Definitely the best I have heard from you yet mate!! Or maybe this is just my cup of tea!!

Love everything in this track...and the piano sound is sweet..good drum sound, cymbals sound lush too!!!!

Lots goin on in here actually..love that breakdown and some nice drum patterns thrown in there too...VERY nice trance track!!!
highz
highz 18th Mar 2009 14:57 - 17 years ago
Again good track from u. i am not a trance fan, but i like this
bosonHavoc
bosonHavoc 18th Mar 2009 04:15 - 17 years ago
i can dig.. and i dont like trance lol
but it has that old school flavor and reminds me of when i was hitting the clubs allot in the early 90's
Rum and coke please... shot of jagermeister.... hey babby whats up.

:)
RogueAi
RogueAi 17th Mar 2009 23:33 - 17 years ago
Nice drums and synth sounds. Sounds great! I don't know if that lead fits. Maybe try a different lead synth sound.

How is that collab coming. I have a new track that you may want to check out. IT is called "Automatic Shutdown." It is a hardcore track made mostly with my mc-303, so it sounds like 90's hardcore.
DaMann
DaMann replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
I sent you an rns file in the most recent email, it has a cool sounding intro that I made, but just check for attachments.
oskarssonPL
oskarssonPL 17th Mar 2009 22:57 - 17 years ago
you're da man,love the intro very smart
and gentle begining of the track,well done:))peace

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