Hey....nice to see you here and several others here that haven't reviewed my tunes before....or perhaps never left a review.
I am glad you liked the tune. I enjoy making them very much when you have the right tools..
I'll check out some of your tunes soon and leave a review back.
Thanks for giving a listen to my Latin type tune.
I appreciate your comments very much. Just a song I thought I would try since I had a Loop CD full of Nylon guitar only.
hmm, I have the feeling that this song changes its atmosphere several times. The first part is dark (maybe "badass" would be a suiting word), then the following one reminds me more of some kind of rush hour in a big city (that's the picture I have in my mind, at least). The mood of the third one fits more to the first part. Overall it sounds very interesting. Well done composition.
Hey, nice of you to drop by and give this tune a listen. Looks like your gonna keep me busy as you also reviewed another tune of mine earlier.:-)
Yeah, this tune was fun to put together. Trying to get that big sound isn't always easy.
I try to put the right pieces together so the song has a definite structure and to keep it from becoming boring and also keeping the listeners interest. Changing the beat some instead of the same thing throughout makes a big difference too.
Anyways, Glad you liked it and I will review some more of your songs as well.
I really like the way how you combined the keyboards and the hard guitar sound. The gutar riffs here are very catchy in my opinion. All in all everything harmonizes very well, you did a wonderful job!
Thanks again for your very nice comments. Again I have to say....I try and make quality music, even tho not everyone will like what I do.
Probably as you've already found out, I also make Blues, Country, and Rock type tunes as I like all 3 genre myself. Depends on my mood.
I haven't yet released any ALL keyboard tunes. My Korg Karma is rich with many amazing sounds and it's just a matter of me putting the guitar down and messing with it.
It has great organ, strings, horn sounds, some pre-programed voices, and of course 'weird' sounds. An amazing keyboard if I may say so.
Thanks again man for your nice coments and am glad you enjoyed it, and others.
Randy
Thanks again for listening to one of my later tunes.
This was done in Pro Tools which is a comprehensive program that takes several months to learn, plus having the right hardware to start with.
I used a combo of loops and my own playing in this song. Putting loops together and making them fit into the tune seemlessly is the key.
As far as creating a track like this, not sure how far Garageband will take you.
I have never used any other program so I can't compare.
Thanks for listening and am glad you liked the song.
Thanks a lot for reviewing one of my country tunes. My main roots are country, but I also do Blues and Rock some.
This particular tune took me about 2 months to put together. I used loops in parts that I don't play or own an instrument myself.
I usually use live recorded drum sets from www.betamonkeymusic.com as you usually have a choice of 16 or 24 bit wav files for drums. Not synth type drums you usually hear or make with a software program. Or if you have a drum machine, they do very well too. This kind of country don't take much drums so I am referring to my other tunes I did as well. Particulary rock.
I play 6 instruments so that helps too. All the other parts were done with the help of loops.
The Cajun part was made with the hep of a friend of mine in Louisianna.
wow all your replys appear to me like 3x the length of the review, i feel i have to say alot now,,
anyway as i said im m last review great mixing again, you have to share your secrets great guitar playing =D i loved it, although this would be a very highly talented punk band if you were in it, lol
Haven't heard from you in a long time, but that is okay...there are so many good artist on here, no one can get to them all. Over 130,000 members and over a 100 joining each day...it seems!
Glad you liked this tune as far as this Punk one. Someone said here, punk bands don't play this well. Ha Ha. I don't know as I never played punk myself. To me, it was just a tune I wanted to try.
I can do several more I suppose, but it depends on my mood I guess.
This was made from one of the many loop disk I have.
Basically you put loops together like a puzzle and then adjust everything to make it soumd good.
I always try and buy 24 bit loops if I can as they are better quality and then bounce-to-disk back to 16 bit for CD's.
I do play guitar on many of the tunes I put up or bass, and put in drums...whatever I want in the tune.
Sorry about the long replies, but I like to explaining things so young musicians such as your self can hopefully learn something from me.
Hey Randy...now I'd love to be able to play this well(In my dreams!)...very reminiscent of Al Dimeola..with that beautiful precise and expressive sound..I like the added electronica as well...what with all the various genre categories here I'd call this Latin Fusion...hehe..great listenable tune that is way enjoyable..cheers planet :)
Just happened to be online when your mail came thru.
Glad you liked the 'Latin fusion' tune. ha ha
Yeah, a few other members expressed interest in Latin music, so I decioded to give it a shot with the Nylon guitar loops disk I had, with mixing in a little 'noises'in the rhythm area.
Thanks for checking out this tune as well. I am happy that like everything you hear from me thus far.
I appreciate your nice comments.....I'll make more as I have time. I'd review another of your songs, but you only have 2 up and I reviewed both of them already. :)
When I see 3 guitars for a avatar I know something good is going on. Man I like this number specially that slide!! I am pretty new here so just getting around I wil be checking out some of your other tunes also. I just uploaded a three cord progression tune you mihg like !! Nice Job !! Filaofsoul
Guess I was recomending this song to you and you already played it. lol
Anyways, I am glad you liked it. As I mentioned, I entered this in a song contest, so we'll see what happens in March if I get just a notable mention or a win.
Thanks for the nice comments...and I did check out your other tunes.
Wow..you are so gifted ...playin like you do..mixing all of it together and sounding just perfect..in play different instruments too..nothin like what you can do..
Have you made professional cd recordings..if not you should...
Peace ...Dvibe
I am glad you stopped by and took a listen and reviewed this tune. This was a shorter one.
I haven't done anything professional yet as I am still learning my Pro Tools software. Only been doing software music for a little over a year.....altho when I was younger, I had my own band and played all the 6 instruments I can play...listed in my profile.
Depending on the song we played at the time, I would play this or that instrument. This allowed more diversity in the songs we could do.
I liked country -rock music as that is what we played. Now I mix my own playing with loops I buy.
I cannot play drums, so I get them from
www.betamonkeymusic.com These are live recorded drums in 12 or 24 bit mostly. I choose 24 bit to work with.
I also have all my songs mastered in a studio.....or some I do myself as I am learning about it myself.
Usually a person that mixes and masters their own song...can't do both equally well.
Take care and thanks again for your comments.
(Guess I need a good vocalist next).
ZZ top all the way..man can you play that guitar..nice tone..and upbeat to this track..very nicely done...Dvibe
I downloaded a couple of your tracks..thanks for sharin..
Thanks for reviewing my track. I appreciate your comments. In this tune, I made partly from loops, added in some synth sounds.
I also have a CD of Nylon guitar loops.
mate, i dono but i think your an absolute genius when mixing and arranging loops with your own touch as well! you are a master at it! it just goes to show how musically 'tight' you are, this is just awesome!
love it, Spanish music has a great feel to it! a delicious flavor of it's own.
Thanks for the nice review man. Not sure I am a genius, but I suppose Einstein didn't have a label on his shirt that said that either. lol
I appreciate the nice comments and am glad you liked the tune.
Latin/Spanish/Mexican music all sound simular to me, but I am sure there are dfferences. Just I don't listen to that much of it, but I wanted to try something different than Rock.
Hey thanks for stopping by and giving my tune a listen....and thanks for suggesting others listen to it as well.
This is a tune I always thought I'd like to make, but never got around to it before. Being on vacation all week helps.
It was fun putting it together and adding in synth parts.
I am glad you liked it. I feel it is a little short...about 2 min. but I couldn't think of anything else to put into it.
Hello IDude,
Don't believe I have ever checked out your tunes before, but I will shortly.
Thanks for your comments and am glad you enjoyed the tune. I'll make more. :-)
Randy
man, this riff is awesome ...
love the way you chopped it up along with the double bassdrum figure ... great arrangement!!!
a little short, but on the point ... a real banger!
brilliant work buddy ...
Hello there Alkie,
Glad you stopped by and am glad you weren't disappointed. :-)
I will review one of your tunes tomorrow in kind.
Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
Randy
woow, you killed it bro!
you smash this tune, love the leads in there!
and the little electric switch @ 1:25 was just awesome and from there it just took me all the way!
great tune mate, very enjoyable
Hello again Butcha,
Hey, am glad you got to check this tune out as well. Not that I need anymore reviews really.
I posted this link with the other one as somedays on Looperman, you post a song and with so many others uploading theirs too, your tune disappears in several back pages in a matter of hours!
The only way then is usually to catch it by watching the Featured section.
So this tune was a fun one to make as well as 'Rock With Me'. These are the tunes I always wanted to play live, but our band at the time was more into country-rock.
Still will check out your tunes...tomorrow for sure, and give you feedback. Thanks again Butcha!!
Randy
Hi there Butcher,
Glad to have you stop by again and listen to my latest. Putting loops together takes a lot of time to make them seamless....So I appreciate your comments about arranging, Etc. :-)
I'll check out your latest tunes shortly.
Thanks again,
Randy
Wow.. In one way.. I am like hell yah! LOVING THIS.
And then in the other... I am like... I have this guy's E-mail address!!!?!?!? WOW I kinda know you!! lol...
The first part... Like... Don't be upset with me, this is FANTASTIC, but to me, just my opinion, I did want the changes to be smoother.. It felt a little jigsawed, and the edges got frayed... But The fact you did this all yerself... Randy... You rule.... This hobby of yours is really bigger than you, because you really make me think about music and how to turn peoples heads.
(for example... I wanted the harmonica to breath more... Like I could hear him getting ready and finishing....)
lol... Wow, Loving the banjos. That legato guitar stuff and the phrasing.. wow (that acoustic lick is definitely the standout) followed by the really fantastic pedal steel, that was awesome, but I love that Whoooooooooooooooooooooo sound... It sounded like a party.. I am really awed. My mouth is open lol...
I really like the cajun part. I guess I do think of fairs and county music, but I think about my first love.... She loved this kind of music.
Hi Abe,
Nice to have you back. I appreciate you giving me a review back on this country/cajun mix. This is the real deal! Doesn't get much better as far as original sounds, but I can agree with you on the minor stuff.
Smoother changes from one part to another, harmonica breathing. (Totally all loops for this part) That whooooo type sound is a guy yelling something like Aaaaahhhhhiiiieeee. Typical cajun yell. :-)
Thanks for the review and again nice to hear from you.
It you wanna a rock tune to play along with, check out 'Rock my World' when you get a chance.
I left the lead guitar volume lower in the first part for that purpose.
Randy
Welcome to Looperman and thank you for reviewing my Christmas tune. I appreciate your kind comments and will gladly review one of your tunes when you upload one.
Just remind me when you do. :-)
Thanks again,
Randy
Hello majucarma,
Received 3 e-mails from you regarding this tune saying about the same thing. :)
Thanks for reviewing this tune and am happy that you liked it.
I made it 'quieter' in the first half so you could download it and play along if you wanted to.
I'll checkout one for your tunes now and give you a review.
Thanks for listening and the review....I appreciate it very much.
Randy
on Rock-Made in Japan by Randall822
Nice job!
Hey....nice to see you here and several others here that haven't reviewed my tunes before....or perhaps never left a review.
I am glad you liked the tune. I enjoy making them very much when you have the right tools..
I'll check out some of your tunes soon and leave a review back.
Thanks again,
Randy
on El Nino Latin-Spanish by Randall822
Thanks for giving a listen to my Latin type tune.
I appreciate your comments very much. Just a song I thought I would try since I had a Loop CD full of Nylon guitar only.
Randy
on Guitar Heros by Randall822
Hey, nice of you to drop by and give this tune a listen. Looks like your gonna keep me busy as you also reviewed another tune of mine earlier.:-)
Yeah, this tune was fun to put together. Trying to get that big sound isn't always easy.
I try to put the right pieces together so the song has a definite structure and to keep it from becoming boring and also keeping the listeners interest. Changing the beat some instead of the same thing throughout makes a big difference too.
Anyways, Glad you liked it and I will review some more of your songs as well.
Thank again,
Randy
on Rock With Me by Randall822
Thanks again for your very nice comments. Again I have to say....I try and make quality music, even tho not everyone will like what I do.
Probably as you've already found out, I also make Blues, Country, and Rock type tunes as I like all 3 genre myself. Depends on my mood.
I haven't yet released any ALL keyboard tunes. My Korg Karma is rich with many amazing sounds and it's just a matter of me putting the guitar down and messing with it.
It has great organ, strings, horn sounds, some pre-programed voices, and of course 'weird' sounds. An amazing keyboard if I may say so.
Thanks again man for your nice coments and am glad you enjoyed it, and others.
Randy
on Rock My World by Randall822
Thanks again for listening to one of my later tunes.
This was done in Pro Tools which is a comprehensive program that takes several months to learn, plus having the right hardware to start with.
I used a combo of loops and my own playing in this song. Putting loops together and making them fit into the tune seemlessly is the key.
As far as creating a track like this, not sure how far Garageband will take you.
I have never used any other program so I can't compare.
Thanks for listening and am glad you liked the song.
Randy
on Country-Cajun Mix by Randall822
i did grow up with this kind of music while listening to afn, the radio-station of the GIs in Berlin and i love it.
Thanks a lot for reviewing one of my country tunes. My main roots are country, but I also do Blues and Rock some.
This particular tune took me about 2 months to put together. I used loops in parts that I don't play or own an instrument myself.
I usually use live recorded drum sets from www.betamonkeymusic.com as you usually have a choice of 16 or 24 bit wav files for drums. Not synth type drums you usually hear or make with a software program. Or if you have a drum machine, they do very well too. This kind of country don't take much drums so I am referring to my other tunes I did as well. Particulary rock.
I play 6 instruments so that helps too. All the other parts were done with the help of loops.
The Cajun part was made with the hep of a friend of mine in Louisianna.
Glad you liked the tune.
Randy
on Punk Me Up by Randall822
anyway as i said im m last review great mixing again, you have to share your secrets great guitar playing =D i loved it, although this would be a very highly talented punk band if you were in it, lol
great stuff
Haven't heard from you in a long time, but that is okay...there are so many good artist on here, no one can get to them all. Over 130,000 members and over a 100 joining each day...it seems!
Glad you liked this tune as far as this Punk one. Someone said here, punk bands don't play this well. Ha Ha. I don't know as I never played punk myself. To me, it was just a tune I wanted to try.
I can do several more I suppose, but it depends on my mood I guess.
This was made from one of the many loop disk I have.
Basically you put loops together like a puzzle and then adjust everything to make it soumd good.
I always try and buy 24 bit loops if I can as they are better quality and then bounce-to-disk back to 16 bit for CD's.
I do play guitar on many of the tunes I put up or bass, and put in drums...whatever I want in the tune.
Sorry about the long replies, but I like to explaining things so young musicians such as your self can hopefully learn something from me.
Thanks for the review,
Randy
on El Nino Latin-Spanish by Randall822
Just happened to be online when your mail came thru.
Glad you liked the 'Latin fusion' tune. ha ha
Yeah, a few other members expressed interest in Latin music, so I decioded to give it a shot with the Nylon guitar loops disk I had, with mixing in a little 'noises'in the rhythm area.
Thanks for the nice comments, I appreciate them.
Randy
on Rockin Bo Did Me by Randall822
Thanks for checking out this tune as well. I am happy that like everything you hear from me thus far.
I appreciate your nice comments.....I'll make more as I have time. I'd review another of your songs, but you only have 2 up and I reviewed both of them already. :)
Randy
on Voodoo Swamp Blues by Randall822
Guess I was recomending this song to you and you already played it. lol
Anyways, I am glad you liked it. As I mentioned, I entered this in a song contest, so we'll see what happens in March if I get just a notable mention or a win.
Thanks for the nice comments...and I did check out your other tunes.
Randy
on Canadian Pride by Randall822
Have you made professional cd recordings..if not you should...
Peace ...Dvibe
I am glad you stopped by and took a listen and reviewed this tune. This was a shorter one.
I haven't done anything professional yet as I am still learning my Pro Tools software. Only been doing software music for a little over a year.....altho when I was younger, I had my own band and played all the 6 instruments I can play...listed in my profile.
Depending on the song we played at the time, I would play this or that instrument. This allowed more diversity in the songs we could do.
I liked country -rock music as that is what we played. Now I mix my own playing with loops I buy.
I cannot play drums, so I get them from
www.betamonkeymusic.com These are live recorded drums in 12 or 24 bit mostly. I choose 24 bit to work with.
I also have all my songs mastered in a studio.....or some I do myself as I am learning about it myself.
Usually a person that mixes and masters their own song...can't do both equally well.
Take care and thanks again for your comments.
(Guess I need a good vocalist next).
Randy
on Rock My World by Randall822
I downloaded a couple of your tracks..thanks for sharin..
Glad you stopped by and listened to my tune here. I will review 4 of your tunes in kind tomorrow.
Yes, ok to download and play. Will sound better on a bigger speaker system.
Randy
on El Nino Latin-Spanish by Randall822
I like the beat to it...
elle ZORRO......
peace Dvibe
Thanks for reviewing my track. I appreciate your comments. In this tune, I made partly from loops, added in some synth sounds.
I also have a CD of Nylon guitar loops.
Randy
on El Nino Latin-Spanish by Randall822
mate, i dono but i think your an absolute genius when mixing and arranging loops with your own touch as well! you are a master at it! it just goes to show how musically 'tight' you are, this is just awesome!
love it, Spanish music has a great feel to it! a delicious flavor of it's own.
well done Randy
Butcha d-_-b
Thanks for the nice review man. Not sure I am a genius, but I suppose Einstein didn't have a label on his shirt that said that either. lol
I appreciate the nice comments and am glad you liked the tune.
Latin/Spanish/Mexican music all sound simular to me, but I am sure there are dfferences. Just I don't listen to that much of it, but I wanted to try something different than Rock.
Anyways friend, I thank you again,
Randy
on El Nino Latin-Spanish by Randall822
Hey thanks for stopping by and giving my tune a listen....and thanks for suggesting others listen to it as well.
This is a tune I always thought I'd like to make, but never got around to it before. Being on vacation all week helps.
It was fun putting it together and adding in synth parts.
I am glad you liked it. I feel it is a little short...about 2 min. but I couldn't think of anything else to put into it.
Thanks again,
Randy
on Rock With Me by Randall822
I am glad you came by and listened to my latest. What do you think I should do next?
Randy
on Rock With Me by Randall822
Don't believe I have ever checked out your tunes before, but I will shortly.
Thanks for your comments and am glad you enjoyed the tune. I'll make more. :-)
Randy
on Rock With Me by Randall822
love the way you chopped it up along with the double bassdrum figure ... great arrangement!!!
a little short, but on the point ... a real banger!
brilliant work buddy ...
peace, rei
Thanks my man for checking out my latest tune. I appreciate your comments always. This was a fun one to make as well.
Randy
on Rock With Me by Randall822
Glad you stopped by and am glad you weren't disappointed. :-)
I will review one of your tunes tomorrow in kind.
Thanks again, I really appreciate it.
Randy
on Rock My World by Randall822
you smash this tune, love the leads in there!
and the little electric switch @ 1:25 was just awesome and from there it just took me all the way!
great tune mate, very enjoyable
respect ;)
PEACE!
Butcha d-_-b
Hey, am glad you got to check this tune out as well. Not that I need anymore reviews really.
I posted this link with the other one as somedays on Looperman, you post a song and with so many others uploading theirs too, your tune disappears in several back pages in a matter of hours!
The only way then is usually to catch it by watching the Featured section.
So this tune was a fun one to make as well as 'Rock With Me'. These are the tunes I always wanted to play live, but our band at the time was more into country-rock.
Still will check out your tunes...tomorrow for sure, and give you feedback. Thanks again Butcha!!
Randy
on Rock With Me by Randall822
i love your loop jams, you are so good at arranging them!
another great track ;)
very very very sick!
Cheers
Butcha d-_-b
Glad to have you stop by again and listen to my latest. Putting loops together takes a lot of time to make them seamless....So I appreciate your comments about arranging, Etc. :-)
I'll check out your latest tunes shortly.
Thanks again,
Randy
on Country-Cajun Mix by Randall822
Wow.. In one way.. I am like hell yah! LOVING THIS.
And then in the other... I am like... I have this guy's E-mail address!!!?!?!? WOW I kinda know you!! lol...
The first part... Like... Don't be upset with me, this is FANTASTIC, but to me, just my opinion, I did want the changes to be smoother.. It felt a little jigsawed, and the edges got frayed... But The fact you did this all yerself... Randy... You rule.... This hobby of yours is really bigger than you, because you really make me think about music and how to turn peoples heads.
(for example... I wanted the harmonica to breath more... Like I could hear him getting ready and finishing....)
lol... Wow, Loving the banjos. That legato guitar stuff and the phrasing.. wow (that acoustic lick is definitely the standout) followed by the really fantastic pedal steel, that was awesome, but I love that Whoooooooooooooooooooooo sound... It sounded like a party.. I am really awed. My mouth is open lol...
I really like the cajun part. I guess I do think of fairs and county music, but I think about my first love.... She loved this kind of music.
And I do too.
(Ps thanks for e-mailing!!!)
Nice to have you back. I appreciate you giving me a review back on this country/cajun mix. This is the real deal! Doesn't get much better as far as original sounds, but I can agree with you on the minor stuff.
Smoother changes from one part to another, harmonica breathing. (Totally all loops for this part) That whooooo type sound is a guy yelling something like Aaaaahhhhhiiiieeee. Typical cajun yell. :-)
Thanks for the review and again nice to hear from you.
It you wanna a rock tune to play along with, check out 'Rock my World' when you get a chance.
I left the lead guitar volume lower in the first part for that purpose.
Randy
on Rockin Ding Dong by Randall822
Welcome to Looperman and thank you for reviewing my Christmas tune. I appreciate your kind comments and will gladly review one of your tunes when you upload one.
Just remind me when you do. :-)
Thanks again,
Randy
on Country-Cajun Mix by Randall822
on Rock My World by Randall822
Thank you !
Received 3 e-mails from you regarding this tune saying about the same thing. :)
Thanks for reviewing this tune and am happy that you liked it.
I made it 'quieter' in the first half so you could download it and play along if you wanted to.
I'll checkout one for your tunes now and give you a review.
Thanks for listening and the review....I appreciate it very much.
Randy