Better Way (All Genre Comp) Alternative Rock - Sobstory

20th Jun 2009 01:39 - 17 years ago
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Description : I started this track last week. I used a sax solo by SlapJohnson and a great chord progression from thehandthatrocksthedeck for the ending. It has a bit of a retro sound like The Psychedelic Furs meats Phil Collins other loops I made with Demension LE in Sonar plus played real Guitars and Bass. The Drum Tracks are Simon Phillips from www.sessionloops.com Vocals by ME.

Comments (11)

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

Dj_Razorblade
Dj_Razorblade 22nd Jul 2009 12:06 - 17 years ago
awesome track everything about it just fits and sounds so good defo got my vote
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you very much for the review and taking the time to vote. This will give a chance to listen to your tracks and get to know some new tunes.

Thanks again,

Sob
n0mad23
n0mad23 6th Jul 2009 21:33 - 17 years ago
Got my vote for the category - what else to say? I'm listening to this 12 miles east of Aberdeen and it feels like indigenous music to me!
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for taking the time to review my tracks. I am glad you enjoyed them. I will try to spend some time with your tracks soon.

Martin
BigPete
BigPete 6th Jul 2009 02:29 - 17 years ago
My vote for the rock genre in the all genre competition.OK Martin you know how much I like this track because its a complete package, I've already reviewed it but I'm back to give you my vote for the rock track in the all genre competition because of that there are a lot of great tracks in this category (including mine, lol) but yours has everything a true rock track should have including great lyrics and vocal performance. Your fan BigPete and good luck but you're already a winner.
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON 23rd Jun 2009 15:25 - 17 years ago
Hi Sob, thanks for the mail about this track. I like the song! I have always been a fan of songwriters/musicians (Real instruments) if you get my drift. So this ticks all of the boxes. Sweet playing/arrangement and clear production helps the vocals sit just right... 10/10...

Cheers Slap...
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the kind review. Your sax loop fits this sound perfectly. I can't wait to use more of your loops. I am doing a track now that has your harmonica loops with a Stones feel. I will let you know when it is done.

Thanks again,

Martin
Sob Story
Randall822
Randall822 22nd Jun 2009 08:45 - 17 years ago
Hi there Martin,

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my rock tune....so I wanted to return the favor and check your tunes out as well.
I like the guitar sounds in this one as they are nice and clear.

Of course your vocals are very good as well. Has a slight rough edge to them, but I suppose it depends on the song your doing.
Anyways, a very nice job on this song and hope you'll make many mor.
Randy
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey Thank you so much for taken time out of your day to listen...I also like your tracks and look forward to hearing more.

Thanks again,

Sob Story
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 21st Jun 2009 09:38 - 17 years ago
Hey MrSob..always nice to find some natural music with soul and played with conviction..rolls along very well..I do like your voice,a hard gritty exterior with plenty of presence..you don't pick those up twiddling your thumbs...methinks you've been around the block once or twice...cool work!..enjoyed it thoroughly...cheers planet
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks for the review. Yes I have been around the block once or twice. But looperman is all new to me and I am really liking the process and the people that are here.

Thanks again,

Martin
Sob Story
kaos78414
kaos78414 20th Jun 2009 16:42 - 17 years ago
this is a great track. you know who it reminds me of? dave matthews band. great composition. the drums are simple and dont overpower anything. i lot of feeling went into this i can tell. if only everyone put their heart and soul into their music as you seem to in this tune. i dont really have anything negative or constructive to say as you seem to have this down. keep it up! =]
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you so much, I like Dave Mathews so thanks for the comparison. I think I sang the song in about 6 or 7 takes and settled on this one, I also had a version with a double track that was okay. Thank you again for your kind review.

Martin
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 20th Jun 2009 16:22 - 17 years ago
This song really has a lot of power, and your vocals really seal the deal! The song kinda makes me sad, and from your lyrics, it seems like this was intentional. I really like the orchestration and arrangement on this track. You have much talent! Keep it up!
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to review my track. I'm glad that you liked it. I call myself/Band Sob Story because I can't write happy songs, I have tried. I was once a serious addict so I can write about what I know. Thanks for all your kind words!

Martin
ChrisHall
ChrisHall 20th Jun 2009 10:41 - 17 years ago
Cheers for the review buddy! a new track woo!
Me and you need to do some acoustic stuff with this voice!
I will have a go at making some catchy on my acoutic this week if you like? another wicked song man

Chris
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Hey, Thanks.
I would love to try and do some stuff together. I do think your voice shined on your acoustic track. But if you want to collaborate I would be honored.

Talk to you later,

Martin
BigPete
BigPete 20th Jun 2009 02:47 - 17 years ago
YESSS A NEW TRACK, first thanks for the review on The Traveller, coming from my favorite singer songwriter performer right now, first again please be don't be offended but this sounds a lot like the band Live and again thats good for me because again this is a band I respect a lot met them twice and they are genuine people, and your vocal performance again steels the show, your delivery is gut wrenching, the lyrics are pure poetry again, I don't know what they put in the water in Seatle but people their are great poets , from Hendrix to Cobain and even the ones who are still alive, lol, you don't have to die young to be a artistic genius and I get that vibe from what you do, I am a true fan and I wish you had some record deal or distribution deal because someone like you deserve to be out there. I truly mean this, to much ##### gets tossed around by labels when they should be putting efforts in artist like you who has something to say knows how to package it in very accesible form, your tracks have a very pop sensetivity to them, girls will like your music because of that, and I know what girls like,lol. Anyway your a great artist, thanks for the second track now waiting for the third, lol.
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Man...Its hard to know what to say to a review like this. I am honored that you feel so strongly about my tracks. I have been doing stuff for years with bands and solo stuff. I was kinda stuck in a box for awhile thinking I had to please everyone...now I just doing anything in any style and just having fun. I found this site and I am really inspired to make music and collaborate with people.
You, and everyone else are making me feel very welcome. I can't wait to upload more and work with others.
Thanks for your support.

Martin
victormusic01x
victormusic01x 20th Jun 2009 02:12 - 17 years ago
Martin, loving your songs man, this is so good man, your lyrics are beautiful and deep...I wish could write lyrics..Slap's solo sounds perfect over the chords,sounds a little Stones like when the tune comes back in after the sax..another fave for me!
thanks for sharing your artistry with everyone!

victormusic01x..in the nyC listening to real songs!

80)
sobstory
sobstory replied Unknown - 2028 years ago
Thanks allot. It is funny the you mentioned the Stones because I am working a track with a very strong Stones feel right now using a Keith Richards tuning (Open G) on my Telecaster and some Harmonica loops by SlapJohnson. I hope you like that on as well.

Thanks again,
Martin

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