Spivkurl

Hello Musicante, thank you very much for your listen and positive words on this song! Knowing why you like something is not the most important thing, that's for sure! Don't worry, I wouldn't allow comments if I couldn't accept some critique. My reply to your critique would have to start here - I didn't write anything for a vocal bridge. I have 3 verses, and 3 choruses, the second verse has an incidental vocal at the end, and I'm assuming that's the part you mean. It wasn't really meant to be time dependent, just there. If I am incorrect about what you meant, I would be pleased if you could tell me the lyrical part you mean, as I could look into it. The whole tune was meant to have a bit of shuffle to it though, so I'm not too worried. As far as the TV commercial goes, it would be unlikely due to my philosophies, and I would have to really get behind the message - like banning agricultural chemicals, or laws against idling your car, stuff like that. heh. Thank you again for listening and leaving a comment!

Thank you for your comment! What genre would that be that you are thinking of?

Hi V! I'm doing pretty well over all. It's good to hear from you, and to have you listen this new version. To be honest, I had to look up "Adventure Time" as I had never heard of it. I haven't had television since 1996, so I'm a bit out of touch (in a good way I think). But the things you say about it as parallels to this song are taken well by me all the same. What you mention about the guitar is definitely what I was going for... I couldn't really finish the song until I got those guitar parts played well, because it was totally missing something up until then. I am really trying to make my mixes more powerful and my masters more gentle lately... I'm getting really tired of songs that are so loud you can't turn up your system. I will take heed to your mention of the dryness of the vocals, and I know what you mean. In reality, they are not as dry as they seem, though they are barely revebed. I wanted to keep the natural room impression on this one, as I changed microphone position for the later sections of the tracks. Goes with the stealth matriculation theme for me. Really the whole master is more dry than usual as well, so that may be throwing you a bit. The reverb on the master was at 1% wet this time! Thank you for telling me it was all worth it though, means a lot. I got myself an external hard drive so I'm not constantly worried about losing everything. Hope you are well, and thank you again!

That's very good to hear! I'm trying to be more positive in my song writing, at least some of the time. Life is hard enough as it is. I really appreciate the listen and feedback!

And thank you as well for the continued discussion! I had been taking care of about 60 plants to get prepared for planting while working on this song, as the cold weather stays late into spring here in Minnesota. Now all of them are in their homes for the season, so I can rest a bit, as long as it keeps raining. I can't thank you enough for the appreciation of the positive feelings in the song. One of my biggest regrets about my previous album is the negativity and anger which seeped into the final product, but that aspect was very real. I made a promise to myself to get more positive, at least in my songwriting... though it is still quite real. "Spring feel" is correct. I sort of stopped updating songs previously, instead I waited for it to feel done, and left it alone. This song was different though, it was wrong and needed completion. As usual, it is about several things at once, and even the title is not the original (though it rhymes, so it shows up in the lyrics). Your support is much appreciated!

Hey there, thank you so much for the positive comment and the listen! I think if you heard the old one, you would be confused, as it was very different. I did a little nod to the previous bass line near the end with a bit of manipulation, as I like the rhythm of that part. The 1:22 to 1:36 part which you mentioned is one of my favorite parts as well. The lead really works right there. The video game aspect is definitely part of my style, as I grew up playing lots of old games, and now I modify toys and vintage microchips to make sounds. Love those old style sounds. I really appreciate your feedback!

Hey my friend, it is always a pleasure to hear from you! I'm not completely sure, but I get the feeling that you quickly became my biggest fan... though it could be just that you get involved more here on Looperman. The only people I know for sure have heard my latest all the way through are my wife and my parent. If you're listening to my stuff regularly, then you chose a good time to get on board though, as 2013 to present is definitely my best work. Psychogenic Sammich was a real departure for me, and I'm really happy with how it turned, so it is good to get positive feedback from you. You made me go back and listen to "GoneJah" just now for reference. I can't take full credit for the rail station recording, but as the only profession I have is theft and insanity, I won't give credit. I was happy with how that one turned out well, though it easily could have become a set of loops uploaded on the site. Just when I got to finishing the album, I realized it was close enough to finished to be included. Thus it became part of the second trilogy on the album. I'm assuming when you speak of the vocals being "decadent," I assume you mean the album as a whole, as "GoneJah" had no vocals... I would definitely plead guilty to that. 2014 and my life as a whole has been thoroughly decadent, and I am proud of it. Though on a regular basis, I deprive myself of things, and I'm proud of that as well. Thank you so much for your positive words and support!

Hello Alex, thank you for being the first one to comment around here on the update! It gives me a good push to check out what you've been up to. Spring is such a busy time around here, so I haven't been listening to much. Really happy you are enjoying this one! It was quite a challenge... hard drive issues, sound card issues, tuning problems, noisy environment, bad vocal days, alcoholism... you know. But I did it, and there's that! Thank you again!

Hey Mosaic, thank you for giving this one a listen! I always appreciate you feedback. While I did hear your idea that maybe this didn't need vocals, I went ahead and redid the whole track. It was difficult, and not exactly always fun, but it's done... I've started to realize that many if not most of the tracks which I released over the years should have been sketches, and a lot more time should have been put into them. That's life I guess. Apologies for taking so long to reply, was working hard on this song, as well as some electronics and gardening. I hope you can find the time to give me your opinion on the update of this song. No problem about the help I give, as it is my pleasure, and I consider you a friend. Thank you!

Hey friend! I think your question may have a clearer answer if you listen to the new version with lyrics and all, though maybe not. The title kind of refers to how people will gently introduce changes or different behaviors, and then all of the sudden they are a different person... then, like most of my tracks, there is a completely different side... which I will leave for you to absorb on your own. The new update is also a bit less gamey, and I'm not talking cornish hens. Thank you very much for the listen and comment!

Hey thank you ER for the kind comment, and not being angry for the wait on a reply! I definitely don't mind being on the strange side of cool, oh wait the cool side of strange ha ha. I think you'll probably enjoy the new update of this song, as it's finally a finished product now. A real song not just a sketch. I didn't know it was a sketch at the time, but that's how it goes. Interested to hear your opinion! Thanks again!

Hey friend, thank you for this kind comment! This song has an update now, and apparently is a completely different song now... even though it keep the same arrangement, key and tempo as before. The guitars and vocals really spice it up. I appreciate it!

Hey Billy, thank you for checking out the original before the update, as well as the new one on Soundcloud. It's always good to hear from you!

Thank you for the listen and comment! I don't know anything about games really, except for like SMB3, stun runner and galaga...heh I am curious to hear your thoughts on the updated vocal version which is here now. I appreciate your visits!

Hello, thank you for the good comment! Apologies for taking so long to respond, but I've been working like crazy to finish this to my satisfaction. The update is here now. You were right about the pulse synth... the detune was intentional, but has been removed, and in the process I realized that this synth has gone WAY out of tune... like it was in the key of F instead of C! Thank you for bringing it up! Also repatched and improved the scaling of the modular bass, so that helps. I appreciate it!

Hey thank you Elena! I'm happy you enjoyed it! If you thought it was crazy before, then you're in for a surprise with the vocal mix update... more than just vocals added. I appreciate the comment!

Hey Ed, thank you for your listen and the kind comment! I'm happy that you enjoyed the trip! Your words make me happy. I'm no expert, but I'm finally feeling some understanding of what goes on inside the circuits I build, and that feels good. I'm in the middle of updating this song, taking the reactions I received here into account. I have recorded the bass part with a new modular patch; better tuned and more bass. Weakened and killed the detune on the Korg DW synth. Building up some live instrument recordings and stuff. Got all the lyrics written. Haven't advanced a song after release like this for while. Thank you for listening my friend!

Hi my friend! I appreciate your visit today! It's interesting you mention Aminor, as aside from scale calibration and maybe a bent Korg, this was composed in C major, which you I'm sure know uses the exact same notes. That explains the tetris comparison, and probably the slight detuning makes it sound a bit more minor than it should. Happy that you can find a substitute (synergy) for coffee in my music. Sometimes I find it nice to deprive myself of things (like Kramer!) and yesterday I went all day without coffee, by the evening my head was aching and my jaw hurt, so I know how the need for stimulation goes. I think I had heard that Alicia Keys thing before, but had forgotten... it's a humorous play on her name! Thank you very much for listening!

I have been compared with Mark Mothersbaugh at times, and I can't complain about the comparison. I was a bit old for Rugrats, as it started when I was 12, but I did watch it on occassion. The music was probably the best part for me, even though I'm not a huge Mothersbaugh fan. I appreciate the listen and comment!

Hey LSD, thanks for the comment and listen! I think of Nintendo as being cool and retro, so your words make sense. I am in the process of fixing and developing this song. Things keep getting in the way, but I'll update it pretty soon. Had to reinvent the modular patch, but it seems to be working out, and has a better low end presence like a bass should. Thanks again!

Hey breo, whassup?! I like this mid-bass sound as well, and I hope I can re-create it to help with the image of the tuning. Those patch cables don't have much memory capacity!! ha ha. That's cool you have a zoom machine! I've been using the RT-123 since about 2002, and my wife and I liked it so much we bought a second one. Now I use one as a MIDI module and one in my modular setup for envelope follower application and such. Has some cool kits on that machine, and the groove mode is pretty nice for the era. I appreciate the listen and comment!

Hello, thank you for listening and commenting! Can you come back and give me specific time segments where you felt that the notes were not in key? I guess I will beg to differ until you give me more information. I really would value your reply though, as maybe I have made a mistake somewhere. Thank you in advance!

Hi Domenico! Good to have you listen to this song and leave a comment! I agree they are weird sounds in this, it was very much a work out for the modular synth. Trying out the new MIDI to CV converter. Wanted the whole track to have sort of vintage synthesis feel, but with my own signature sound design and MIDI control. I have written a bit of lyrics for this, but not a complete song yet. I will probably be redoing some sounds in this and then trying to add vocals. Thank you for your continued support!

Hey buddy! Thank you for the listen and comment! I have always been obsessed with things that give a time warp effect in the listener (and also not just within the realm of music, but life and art in general). I have new equipment to work with, so that always encourages me to take new steps in my music. Also working in other mediums such as electronic design and fabric gives me inspiration. As I mentioned in my reply to TheHumps, I may be redoing some parts of this to fix the intonation and adding vocals if I can finish my lyric writing for it. Then it will be even better I think. I thought that this might be one that you would enjoy, as some aspects remind me of late 70's early 80's stuff - like the pitched down snare in parts seemed very dark punk to me, a'la Joy Division/The Cure. Thank you much for your comment!