Thanks for the answer. So, it's completely composed of loops. That's obviously less impressive than if you'd played and programmed and sonically sculpted it all.
Nevertheless, its an enjoyable piece. Do you only do loop assembly tracks? Any other instrument playing or synth programming?
Initally I started with loop arrangements and remixes, though I take a lot of time and effort with all my tracks produced this way, but I am now programming and producing my own sounds but at this early stage I still have a lot of work to do. Always happy to receive and accept advice and assistance. A big thanks for your time and interest.
Take care,
Mark/Larry
Lotta love for this one so I'll just add a bit more.
Though, first of all, let's kick off with a complaint:
I have no idea how you made this at all. There's no mention in your description and no mention of anything regarding production in 20 or so replies. I try to give lots of detail in replies (even when it's not asked for, which it generally isn't) in case anyone who comes along later is interested.
You can probably tell I'm wondering how this was put together, what you're playing (if anything) and so on.
But this is cool stuff and all sits very nicely and is pretty busy for 3.5 mins.
1:37 it really takes off and I like the drops before that. Classic groove there. Reminds me a little of Way Out West - wonderful electronic group (check out a track called The Gift). Or perhaps some Banco De Gaia stuff. He likes those sorts of beats.
Though I go in for mega long tracks, I actually like this length - feels right. Busy but always interesting.
Great collection of instruments. I guess that guitar is programmed rather than played. Big pads are fairly lush too.
One suggestion is that around, say, 1 min, you bring a good hat in as I think I'm waiting a bit for the beat to really pick up. It's great when it does but I would have preferred to have got to it just a little sooner.
A really big thank you for your very constructive comments. To clarify, the track was made entirely from loops on Ejay Dance 6,with some slight massaging from me! thanks for picking up on the hat, absolutely right and I should have gone with my instinct, but I have been accused in the past of putting toO much into a track too quickly!. I am pleased you like and enjoyed it and again thank you for your helpful comments.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
Very much agreed Steve, I have so many unfinished tracks on Magix that I need to get working on, as well as some completed I will be posting for some critical comments!
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
funny thing...the music that has stuck in my head the longest (and thats a long time) has tended to be the simple ones that just strike some feeling that says "Save to the hard drive" to the brain...nicely paced for a dancy vibe...yet smooth enough to leave a peaceful feeling...Good stuff Mark...keep doing it.....Ed
Love it, love this vibe you have going Larry.
Yes I have used Dance 6 a lot in my compositions and this year have moved into Magix 18.
But the samples and synths brings back many memories of my early days of composing.
Hi Billy, thanks for your comments and your time. I have done a lot of work with Magix 2013 Premium and now 2014,and think it is one of the best around, but still enjoy the sounds I can get from Dance 6 (though finished production is more difficult).Will upload some of my Magix work for some constructive comment. Thanks again.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
I think i will put this more in my EDM folder than Electro,but thats just my personal opinion,as i know we dont have a Electronic Dance Music genre choice.!
The main thing is that this is a very nice enjoyable Track.!
Even though there are different elements going on,it all works real well,and i found it just moves along quite nicely
Im from the old school day so love this type of feel.!
I like the feel of this song very much! It's got momentum, but there are contrasts with that too, so it's deep! The guitar parts are very well created! I'm enjoying the mix as well too, well balanced! My only recommendation is that you normalize the track before turning it into an mp3, maybe not 0 dB, but like -0.5 or something, that way it won't clip when you turn it into an mp3. This would use your headroom more thoroughly, thus competing with other tracks in a more powerful manner. I really like the song though, so keep it up!
Great comments and glad you like it and I am really grateful for your advice on normalising...I will try this in future, many thanks again for your time.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry
Great combination of instruments and its melodies.Very 80s at times but thats a good thing in my book.
I like the arrangement of the song as its well put together.
Many thanks for taking time to comment and I was trying to achieve an 80's feel at times..without being to obvious!!but really pleased you liked it.
best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
am loving the intro.... then it starts popping.... its a very nice arrangement, and the changes keep flowing nicely.. love the guitar sound around 2:40 ... very good instrumental, nice job!
considered combination of elements has made a rich instumental
texture for this ...it sounds refresher & tha't because usage of different sound colors in a methodic manner as materials of this nice tune package. very welldone,greatest respects.___Behnam
Good song man I like it a lot, Love the guitar part of the intro. I just wanted to ask you if you get the synth that start when the drum begins from mix superstar?
Larry I must admit you're unbeatable master when it comes to putting things together. If there was Eiffel tower in your song, nobody would notice.:)
Hat's off again and again...
Orlando many thanks again for you kind comments and I really appreciate you taking time to listen and critique, be it good or bad, I am really pleased you liked it!
Take care,
Mark/Larry!
This worked out really great actually, like it very much. Starting with the lovely guitar and then adding in other sounds as it goes on. Nice use of percussion with the beat. Great job, keep going like that
great to receive your feedback again, and I am really pleased you liked it. Will certainly endeavour to continue and comments like this certainly help.
thanks again.
Mark/Larry!
now this is creative thinking Larry,,,,starts out with a kind of medevil vibe & then swings into some chilled electro when the bass & synth kick in...nice uptempo move around 3:24...Has a nice uplifting vibe overall Larry....left me with a smile...thanks ...we could all use more of that...a big well done to you....Ed
Candy to the ears.....not sure there is much to critique here. It really is an outstanding piece, almost what I would consider radio ready. Maybe massage the mix a tad, but this really is exceptional (300+ plays in 4 days, not too shabby). You have mad composing skills my friend. Really well done. I hope all is well.
Many thanks for taking the time to listen and comment on Cold Nights, I am really pleased you liked it and will try a slight massage as you suggest. Thanks for the compliments and again for your time.
take care,
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keep it up
thanks again,
Mark/Larry!
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Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
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Nevertheless, its an enjoyable piece. Do you only do loop assembly tracks? Any other instrument playing or synth programming?
Take care,
Mark/Larry
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Though, first of all, let's kick off with a complaint:
I have no idea how you made this at all. There's no mention in your description and no mention of anything regarding production in 20 or so replies. I try to give lots of detail in replies (even when it's not asked for, which it generally isn't) in case anyone who comes along later is interested.
You can probably tell I'm wondering how this was put together, what you're playing (if anything) and so on.
But this is cool stuff and all sits very nicely and is pretty busy for 3.5 mins.
1:37 it really takes off and I like the drops before that. Classic groove there. Reminds me a little of Way Out West - wonderful electronic group (check out a track called The Gift). Or perhaps some Banco De Gaia stuff. He likes those sorts of beats.
Though I go in for mega long tracks, I actually like this length - feels right. Busy but always interesting.
Great collection of instruments. I guess that guitar is programmed rather than played. Big pads are fairly lush too.
One suggestion is that around, say, 1 min, you bring a good hat in as I think I'm waiting a bit for the beat to really pick up. It's great when it does but I would have preferred to have got to it just a little sooner.
But, overall, lovely work.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
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Steve
Mark/Larry!
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Steve
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
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Great work
Steve
Take care,
Mark/Larry!
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Yes I have used Dance 6 a lot in my compositions and this year have moved into Magix 18.
But the samples and synths brings back many memories of my early days of composing.
Keep it up. Well done Larry.
Billy.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Floating in Time - Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
I think i will put this more in my EDM folder than Electro,but thats just my personal opinion,as i know we dont have a Electronic Dance Music genre choice.!
The main thing is that this is a very nice enjoyable Track.!
Even though there are different elements going on,it all works real well,and i found it just moves along quite nicely
Im from the old school day so love this type of feel.!
good work!
Mark/Larry!
on Floating in Time - Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry
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-clindsay
Take care,
Mark/Larry!
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Take care,
Mark/Larry!
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I like the arrangement of the song as its well put together.
Good work Mark/Larry.
Regards
Nelson
Nelson
best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
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Best wishes
Mark/Larry!
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Kenny
Thanks for your time,
Mark/Larry!
on Floating in Time - Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
texture for this ...it sounds refresher & tha't because usage of different sound colors in a methodic manner as materials of this nice tune package. very welldone,greatest respects.___Behnam
regards and take care,
Mark/Larry!
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take it easy,
Mark/Larry!
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Mark/Larry!
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Hat's off again and again...
Orlando
Take care,
Mark/Larry!
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thanks again.
Mark/Larry!
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keep well,
thanks again Mark/Larry!!
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Bear
Many thanks for taking the time to listen and comment on Cold Nights, I am really pleased you liked it and will try a slight massage as you suggest. Thanks for the compliments and again for your time.
take care,
Mark/Larry!