OK, you didn't quite answer my question about Magix. I'll look it up elsewhere myself though I think I'm guessing right though I wonder whether these loops are all classified by style or key or whatever.
Anyway, yes you are good at assembling these things as I don't often hear much to criticise or pops or clicks or melodic clashes or any other typical problems. Though I do wonder if it's partly because the source material is all well recorded and sort of doesn't need much processing.
Shame you can't play an instrument. I'm not much of a keyboard player (though I do play and record it a bit) but I do a lot of synth programming in my stuff, with good results. I've done whole, long, complex pure electro tracks on which I don't play a note - it's all synth programming (eg https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/147824).
Back to your track - it really is great fun, with so much energy and vibe.
0:27 I think that bass underneath the lead sound should be raised in volume. Or lead turned down. This a minor point!
It's an awful lot that you pack into less than 3 mins!
Someone said soundtrack music. I'd say maybe this could be the theme tune to some TV show. Would suit all sorts, I'm sure.
Oh...I was very briefly waiting for Riders On The Storm at that little intro line (also used elsewhere)...but I got this neat bouncing along tune & my feet were tapping (I`m not telling if my head was bobbing...thats a hippie thing..haha)...Like the sax...nice drop/transition at 1:50...& thereafter a picked up jazz vibe...geez Mark...I`m liking it even more as it goes along...builds really nicely...love this uplifting kind of stuff...great job....Ed
Yes I love that little riders sample! would have loved a bit of EC guitar on there..who knows one for the future maybe!!!!got a lovely picture of you tapping and bobbing! Really glad you like it Ed and as always much appreciate your time and comments. off to do a bit of bobbing myself!!!
You got a winner here, Larry. It's my style with all the horns. I will download it and put it on my BAMM (big ass music machine!) to enjoy forever. Good Job.
Nice, sounds so groovy. Like how that harp plays in the intro (if it is a harp) and the piano sounds fun ;)
Nicely done larry ;)
thanks for sharing this with us
Then some instant coolness of busy bongos, guitar, shaker etc. A lot coming at me all at once!
Glockenspiel?
Flute?
There's a lot happening in first 35 seconds.
Then some brass coolness and a funky, classic beat.
0:54 long chords that sound a bit like a harmonium or organ.
Flute 1:10 is a part I like. Guitar just before that has a lovely swing to it.
Just to clarify: are these all loops that are sitting in the Magix software? You've never really explained what you're really doing with your tracks and I've asked a few times. Is there a big pool of all these parts and you just drag them to the timeline? That's just my guess.
Your tracks remind me a little of mine in that they're very busy and a lot of sounds and instruments hit you in rapid succession.
I guess this sort of is pop as it has quite a light sound but is very musical. Quite a 60s sound, especially with the groove and that flute.
Overall, it's good fun and I can't really fault the production. All sounds very clean though I have to assume all the original parts are very cleanly recorded so maybe there's not so much work to do there. You tell me...
Sorry I never mean to dodge your questions and always look forward to your detailed and constructive comments. First and foremost I am a composer, arranger and producer of music who sadly is not talented enough to play an instrument well enough to allow it to be heard. However I have a talent for putting things together and altering sounds to suit tracks, inserting vocals where it is not the norm. The tracks are put together from loops and samples, but I massage, adjust the sound and lovingly put them into a sequence that I hope is enjoyable...it does not always work! but I can assure that a lot of work, effort and emotion goes into what I produce. Once again thanks for listening and I really do value your comments.
Amazing work, Mark! Love this tune! Love every instrument especially the guitar,trumpet and FX used...especially those beach waves and chirping of birds(actually u could lower this fx a bit)....
And as some of the users said u could really fade the beat transition at 1:40..
Track's professionally mastered
Chillout/Ambience fans would love this
fantabulous piece....!!
Maybe u could upload some FX used and help on my track Chillout track....PLZ :-(
Many thanks for your kind comments and for listening to soothing sea. Very much appreciated and would be more than happy to help out on your tracks, drop me an email if you like. Once again many thanks,
Thought I'd come back and listen again. This really does remind me of New Order, who I still love dearly and have for atleast 25 years. It's very good for a loop based composition, I know how challenging that can be! I'm going to DL this and play it on loopradio tomorrow. Faved this time! Thanks for the DL!
peaceful, pleasing to the ears, nice rhythm, lots of color, well produced... these are the thoughts as I listened to this track. Great job. Love the bass line toward the end and the guitar.
So pleased you liked it and it sounds like we hit the effect that we wanted, just a nice chillout on the beach feeling. A big thank you for your time and comments.
What an awesome find!! Top notch from start to finish. All the elements are so well laid out. I will be definitely stopping by to catch your other stuff. Artistic and professional sound! Superb!
ah yes...another gem from the vault...(keep digging them out Mark)...and proof that you always did have your composing & production chops together...I don`t know what you might want to change but after listening I would be inclined to say "Oh Yeah"...and consider it done...Its got a great R&B flavour and the guitar adds a touch of blues..Definite fav for me my friend...keep em coming....Ed
Hi Ed
Thanks for you usual honest and respected opinion. It has certainly given me more confidence to upload some of my earlier efforts!
Thanks again, take care and speak soon
Mark/Larry!
This was my first time listening to a track from the chill genre, and I really didn't know what to expect...but once I heard it..I said to myself oh, so this is chill music.The name really speaks for itself.This is a nice track. I can close my eyes and let the music take me to another place.
Great sounds and a great mix..good work.
Thanks for your comments, that is a real big compliment for you to stop by, listen and comment on this type of music. a real big thank you for your time and really pleased you liked our attempt at chill out.
Hi Doudei
Many thanks for stopping by and listening. Your comments are much appreciated and welcomed. Really pleased you liked the track.
Best wishes
Mark/Larry!
This is definitely an awesome piece. I don't usually comment so when I do it's because something has grabbed me.
Has somewhat of a Jeff Beck feel but with tranquility. Nice!
Rob
So, I'm sitting in my office at work, listening to your track while I'm trying to edit a report on enforcement approaches for consumer protection agencies. I'm not being very successful, because I keep getting distracted by your most excellent music. (Don't tell my boss!) I don't think this multi-tasking is going to work! :) I'll just have to stop the editing. Your music is much more interesting.
So glad we have been able to distract you with this track and glad you like. Hope we have made your editing more bearable...and don't worry we will keep it from your boss!.
This sounds like a pretty damn good mix to me. Maybe sea is too loud when it comes back in in the second minute but that's no big deal.
As I've said before, I obviously have less respect if nothing has been played by the maker of the music (it means I don't know who has played the parts so whose skill I'm listening to) but this all sits so well and is a fantastic collection of sounds.
Guitar part starting 2:19 is lovely playing. Classic and fluid with a great tone.
Little bits of classical guitar there too. And then trumpet. A lot of stuff to list here.
Some classic hip hoppish grooves.
I think that anyone who likes anything at all on the chillout side of things would like this.
Just a real big thank you for your comments, and I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to your comments, good or bad they are constructive and I do try to take them on board.
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Anyway, yes you are good at assembling these things as I don't often hear much to criticise or pops or clicks or melodic clashes or any other typical problems. Though I do wonder if it's partly because the source material is all well recorded and sort of doesn't need much processing.
Shame you can't play an instrument. I'm not much of a keyboard player (though I do play and record it a bit) but I do a lot of synth programming in my stuff, with good results. I've done whole, long, complex pure electro tracks on which I don't play a note - it's all synth programming (eg https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/147824).
Back to your track - it really is great fun, with so much energy and vibe.
0:27 I think that bass underneath the lead sound should be raised in volume. Or lead turned down. This a minor point!
It's an awful lot that you pack into less than 3 mins!
Someone said soundtrack music. I'd say maybe this could be the theme tune to some TV show. Would suit all sorts, I'm sure.
Thanks again for coming back and your further comments, much appreciated. I have also emailed you.
Much thanks,
Mark/Larry!
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Yes I love that little riders sample! would have loved a bit of EC guitar on there..who knows one for the future maybe!!!!got a lovely picture of you tapping and bobbing! Really glad you like it Ed and as always much appreciate your time and comments. off to do a bit of bobbing myself!!!
Very best wishes and take care Ed.
Mark/Larry!
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Thanks for stopping in and listening, and so glad you like it.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Steve
A big thanks for that and my feeling too about the movie!
Take care Steve,
Mark/Larry!
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Cheers,
Scott
Thanks for that, really pleased you like and hope we don't blow your BAMM!!! Thanks again Scott.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Nicely done larry ;)
thanks for sharing this with us
It is a piano with a lot of effect!! Thanks for listening and glad you like the fun element! that's what I was hoping for.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Easy Riders - on hold mix Larry Wiggles aka Mark J by larrywiggles1
Then some instant coolness of busy bongos, guitar, shaker etc. A lot coming at me all at once!
Glockenspiel?
Flute?
There's a lot happening in first 35 seconds.
Then some brass coolness and a funky, classic beat.
0:54 long chords that sound a bit like a harmonium or organ.
Flute 1:10 is a part I like. Guitar just before that has a lovely swing to it.
Just to clarify: are these all loops that are sitting in the Magix software? You've never really explained what you're really doing with your tracks and I've asked a few times. Is there a big pool of all these parts and you just drag them to the timeline? That's just my guess.
Your tracks remind me a little of mine in that they're very busy and a lot of sounds and instruments hit you in rapid succession.
I guess this sort of is pop as it has quite a light sound but is very musical. Quite a 60s sound, especially with the groove and that flute.
Overall, it's good fun and I can't really fault the production. All sounds very clean though I have to assume all the original parts are very cleanly recorded so maybe there's not so much work to do there. You tell me...
Sorry I never mean to dodge your questions and always look forward to your detailed and constructive comments. First and foremost I am a composer, arranger and producer of music who sadly is not talented enough to play an instrument well enough to allow it to be heard. However I have a talent for putting things together and altering sounds to suit tracks, inserting vocals where it is not the norm. The tracks are put together from loops and samples, but I massage, adjust the sound and lovingly put them into a sequence that I hope is enjoyable...it does not always work! but I can assure that a lot of work, effort and emotion goes into what I produce. Once again thanks for listening and I really do value your comments.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
And as some of the users said u could really fade the beat transition at 1:40..
Track's professionally mastered
Chillout/Ambience fans would love this
fantabulous piece....!!
Maybe u could upload some FX used and help on my track Chillout track....PLZ :-(
Many thanks for your kind comments and for listening to soothing sea. Very much appreciated and would be more than happy to help out on your tracks, drop me an email if you like. Once again many thanks,
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
A massive thanks for listening and your kind comments. So pleased that you liked, it is really great to have feedback like this.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Very best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Thanks, really pleased you liked and stopped by to listen and comment.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Floating in Time - Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
I really appreciate you finding time to comment, and especially for the fav and play on loopradio. So pleased you liked it.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Thank you for listening and your kind comments, pleased you liked it.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Great work and keep them coming, fav for sure!
~Modnex
So pleased you liked it and it sounds like we hit the effect that we wanted, just a nice chillout on the beach feeling. A big thank you for your time and comments.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Great to have such a fabulous comment and for you time for stopping by, very much appreciated.
Best Wishes
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Thanks for you usual honest and respected opinion. It has certainly given me more confidence to upload some of my earlier efforts!
Thanks again, take care and speak soon
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Great sounds and a great mix..good work.
Thanks for your comments, that is a real big compliment for you to stop by, listen and comment on this type of music. a real big thank you for your time and really pleased you liked our attempt at chill out.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
this is right up my alley Mark, glad i stumbled upon this one.
Many thanks for stopping by and listening. Your comments are much appreciated and welcomed. Really pleased you liked the track.
Best wishes
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
A big thanks and really glad you like it, wasn't certain about uploading at first but pleased I did now.
Best wishes,
You know who!!!!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Thanks for listening and so pleased we could help you unwind!
Take care and speak soon,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Has somewhat of a Jeff Beck feel but with tranquility. Nice!
Rob
A massive thank you for listening and even more so for commenting and that means a lot. Really pleased you like and thanks again.
Very best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
So glad we have been able to distract you with this track and glad you like. Hope we have made your editing more bearable...and don't worry we will keep it from your boss!.
Many thanks and best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
The birds and seashore stuff are cool.
As are the little bongo (?) percussion parts.
Climbing delayed synths eg 0:40 are great.
This sounds like a pretty damn good mix to me. Maybe sea is too loud when it comes back in in the second minute but that's no big deal.
As I've said before, I obviously have less respect if nothing has been played by the maker of the music (it means I don't know who has played the parts so whose skill I'm listening to) but this all sits so well and is a fantastic collection of sounds.
Guitar part starting 2:19 is lovely playing. Classic and fluid with a great tone.
Little bits of classical guitar there too. And then trumpet. A lot of stuff to list here.
Some classic hip hoppish grooves.
I think that anyone who likes anything at all on the chillout side of things would like this.
Just a real big thank you for your comments, and I really appreciate the time and effort you put in to your comments, good or bad they are constructive and I do try to take them on board.
Thanks and beat wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Soothing Sea Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Very much appreciated.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!