I remember those days back in the late 80's and 90's recording on 4 track cassette and 8 track reel to reel decks. Editing a track was nearly impossible but back then that's what we did to record. Emotional piece, especially after reading the description and knowing what the piece was written about. Nice one!
Well this is a really nice one here 'livid. Fantastic guitar playing at the start, loved the backwards section, I like the fact that you only used four tracks. Really well played and put together, sounds like you put a LOT of time and effort into this one!
hehe, ironically nope. .Probably spent 4 minutes in total. I mean chordally I had rehearsed this one to death, especially with friends and stuff, but when it came to the guitar stuff, it was kinda like.. "Oh okay, we got the chords, lets solo"
and back then I used to play guitar like 4-10 hours a day, so it was no thing. Just having fun!
I like it too.. I need to find a balance between this old stuff and my capabilities now.
Figured I'd take a listen after you took a listen to two of mine. The vocal samples were pretty awesome. The drums were top quality, the background synths are pretty quiet though, but I think its better with them in the background. I think some more vocals are needed in places, but other than that its a really good track, and I can't spot anything to improve upon!
take one, pan it over here.
take two pan it right there.
take three mix a bit.
take four would be the mix down on the opposite side.
then you could kinda see where you are at. I remember spending a LOT of time listening to my tapes backwards!
definitely something I'd be into working with others live ....
this whole thing gets a little lonely doesn't it?
anyway ....
a cool track brother reminded me very much of some of the live stuff Jay Z does... nice
maybe a little too much one the crash for me...but maybe thats just me... because the drum track is great... I just get the little niggling feel that those crashes need to come down in the mix....did you record this live?
Yeah, you are totally right... I am still trying to find the right way to layer the last two drum takes with the whole piece.
Cause it's kinda just Intro, verse, and then it just floats on lol..... Gah, yea, it's live tho. I will try and lower the side-chain.. I think I was being a dummy and trying to side chain the cymbals to mah snares and mess up something.. I knew when I did it, but I was too tired and my ears hurt lol
Solid, SOLID groove! However I'm thinking maybe a little bit excessive on the cymbals. I would definitely flow over something crazy like this, just no time lately :(
It's not such a stupid title. When the track first starts it definitely has a prehistoric sound about it, if that makes sense.
I hear you on the jazzy definitely. I really like the bass but it's buried too deeply. I am a bass freak and would definitely like it to be much more prominent.
Your drums are awesome of course but they dominate the track too much in my opinion.
So you will notice that I haven't played the track on here...because I can't...I'm not even supposed to be checking the site lol.
Anyway...I like it, there's room for potential.
Gah...I'm not back so don't think that, but I guess this is the only way I can contact you as you didn't reply to my email.
Hey Abe...man I've got to say it's interesting coming back to your music after awhile away.....You do a lot of raves in the forums and constantly question your direction and musical connections,that's cool but it doesn't fool me for one second..your the sort of guy that's part of the musical equation,or more specifically your musical style is more akin to a chemical reagent..it's stable but volatile when mixed....I hear a lot in this piece,the past and the present...you don't need any advice,you just need instruments a room and enough air to breathe.....most of the listening public would trade their souls for that!...cheers Dave
I mean... I push myself, and I watch a lot of these young cats... And to me... It's like.. there's a MOTIVE for everything they do... Trying to sell me their ideal, their style, or their feel.
I am only interested in giving away what was so given to me? ... You know?... I get a lot of value out of that. Money couldn't buy that feeling.
Wow, this is just awesome 0.0
Dude, seriously, the harmony within this track is just awesome. Your skill blows me to pieces man o.o
Its just a trip to here such a sick combo between rock and electronic based music. The rhythm within this is just so awesome.
Im guessing you are continuing this? the end was much to sudden, like theres a whole nother piece missing.
Great track. I dug it L:
Very cool style! Makes me wonder why you chose trance as the genre, because this is definitely on the rock side of things! That said, it really does rock! Great choice of sounds! Awesome arrangement! Well done my friend!
It's definitely like post-rock... I dunno I was listening to a buncha really old trance and post-rock and I really feel you could pull off trance and rock together... needed a drop I guess lol
Still working on this one, gonna rewrite it tonight.
Perhaps I have to eat my words about the only problem I have had with the site player being volume because the moment I pressed play shock crashed lol.
I can't quite put my finger on the right word for the way this track makes me feel, the closest is hyped up I guess or Sunny days.
Damn, this is pure awesomeness. All those vintage ambient sounds, extreme stereo fx, phased drums etc, all fit so well :D
And lol those phased cymbals remind me of my trials a few years ago
trying to get some trash cymbal wavs sound spacy trancy :P
and I blame ATB - Ecstasy for that :P
Anyway, hoping to talk to u sometime dude. Been 2 years? Lots of stuff to catch up on :)
My compositions are rarely as here, with dominant drums, but it makes me think about my upcoming tracks. Yes, why not after all?
I appreciate your work, and this arrangement, even so sometimes my old ears suffer (^ O ^) .... but fits in the theme and background music. Good Job ....
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Totally enjoyed listening
John
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Wayne
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meh, this tune proves how good the old ways were, and just how good music could sound.
Beautiful work my friend, absolutely beautiful.
Bear
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Fav'd.
Ste :D
and back then I used to play guitar like 4-10 hours a day, so it was no thing. Just having fun!
I like it too.. I need to find a balance between this old stuff and my capabilities now.
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Ste :D
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Faved
John
take one, pan it over here.
take two pan it right there.
take three mix a bit.
take four would be the mix down on the opposite side.
then you could kinda see where you are at. I remember spending a LOT of time listening to my tapes backwards!
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definitely something I'd be into working with others live ....
this whole thing gets a little lonely doesn't it?
anyway ....
a cool track brother reminded me very much of some of the live stuff Jay Z does... nice
maybe a little too much one the crash for me...but maybe thats just me... because the drum track is great... I just get the little niggling feel that those crashes need to come down in the mix....did you record this live?
anyway kool and gang vibes brother
keep 'em coming
Cause it's kinda just Intro, verse, and then it just floats on lol..... Gah, yea, it's live tho. I will try and lower the side-chain.. I think I was being a dummy and trying to side chain the cymbals to mah snares and mess up something.. I knew when I did it, but I was too tired and my ears hurt lol
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Ultimately a solid track.
Yeah, I sidechained the cymbals something to stupid.. like to my snare... d'oh... gonna fix that when I get a moment.
Thank you for listening.. I am in no way done.
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I hear you on the jazzy definitely. I really like the bass but it's buried too deeply. I am a bass freak and would definitely like it to be much more prominent.
Your drums are awesome of course but they dominate the track too much in my opinion.
So you will notice that I haven't played the track on here...because I can't...I'm not even supposed to be checking the site lol.
Anyway...I like it, there's room for potential.
Gah...I'm not back so don't think that, but I guess this is the only way I can contact you as you didn't reply to my email.
Anyway, yeah it's me (passing through)
Elaine
I am going to e-mail you right now.
\m/
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John
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john
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I mean... I push myself, and I watch a lot of these young cats... And to me... It's like.. there's a MOTIVE for everything they do... Trying to sell me their ideal, their style, or their feel.
I am only interested in giving away what was so given to me? ... You know?... I get a lot of value out of that. Money couldn't buy that feeling.
I just feel.
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Dude, seriously, the harmony within this track is just awesome. Your skill blows me to pieces man o.o
Its just a trip to here such a sick combo between rock and electronic based music. The rhythm within this is just so awesome.
Im guessing you are continuing this? the end was much to sudden, like theres a whole nother piece missing.
Great track. I dug it L:
I am still mixing this, altho I have moved on to "quieter pastures"... I do want to go really really punk rock you know?
Still working on it!
It's a weird track lol
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Do you sing, bro? I think some epic and long vocals would go great in this piece.
The glitch drums are smooth and just add the right ammount of electronic flair to it.
Great tu8ne, my brotha!
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Good Job you have make here. I like this ...
cheers Zappo.
Mucho gracias
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Thank you, coming from you it means a lot!
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Yeah... Damnit I will change it to rock lol..
It's definitely like post-rock... I dunno I was listening to a buncha really old trance and post-rock and I really feel you could pull off trance and rock together... needed a drop I guess lol
Still working on this one, gonna rewrite it tonight.
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An excellent and flawless production.
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I can't quite put my finger on the right word for the way this track makes me feel, the closest is hyped up I guess or Sunny days.
Very interesting I enjoyed it.
Yeah, dude to be honest I hate this song lol
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And lol those phased cymbals remind me of my trials a few years ago
trying to get some trash cymbal wavs sound spacy trancy :P
and I blame ATB - Ecstasy for that :P
Anyway, hoping to talk to u sometime dude. Been 2 years? Lots of stuff to catch up on :)
Yeah I kinda pictured da vibe lol.
Sick flows and slooooooow licks.
:)
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I appreciate your work, and this arrangement, even so sometimes my old ears suffer (^ O ^) .... but fits in the theme and background music. Good Job ....
Dan
=D