For me, this is one of those where it's hard to conceive that the lyrics and the music didn't happen simultaneously. That's very cool.
Hip hop and me are kind of like the Vatican and Copernicus - we just don't understand each other. It's not exactly an incompatibility problem, it's just different symbol systems are in place. In other words, I'm not qualified to critique or offer suggestions to make this better hip hop.
I do understand what works for me, and so I can discuss it on this level. The question then is what metaphors or symbolic systems work for communication between the two of us?
Let's use food. This one's meaty, and got a thick rich foundation. Been simmered down just enough. The levels between your bass/percussion and vocals are a really good balance and neither overpowers the other. A bit of a salty aftertaste, but it's a good one. I prefer a bit more spice, and that's kind of how I'm tasting the funky higher frequency pseudo-melody here. Might think about pulling that sound a bit more to the forefront when there's room for it? Not keep it there, but use it like little pieces of flash cooked broccoli that leap out to the senses in a bite of something smothered in a thick peanut sauce. Accents.
Nice groove, man. Rich but not too filling. Two servings before the review, and I'm not full yet. Savory and nice.
this is very big sreet sound i and think the acapella is maybe one of best on site and i think they are together very good i like very much
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Great track Victor. Love the urban vibe and all the different elements you've combined. I think the mix on this is just fine and if it was me I'd leave it there - job done!
I love this song. The vibe is off the hook. Can you email it to me????? Please??? That would seriously make my day. Anyways, I love the vibe that this has. Deff old skool. My kind of music. Alot of diff things incorporated here. I like the vocal arrangement. It works well with the track. There isnt really a lot of tracks on here with girls rapping on them and some of my fav artists are trina,jacki-o,gangsta boo,khia,foxy brown ect. But anyways off topic. I like what you did here. Its perfecto and i wouldnt change anything about it. Deff adding to my favs. Super good job.
thanks for stopping by and checking me out man, I'm still working on the mixing for this track, and i've been trying several different scenarios, thanks for the feedback!
"You are my Fantasy Girl!!!!" I love the way u mixed this up nice1
Wow Mr doll is coming big, up in Looperman :) I did a track with him aswell on reggaeton!
thnks for comin' by man, yeah, i had a lot of fun with this one, still a work in progress, thanks for the kind words...i'll come by your way soon to check some of your work
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This is a really interesting mix. Rhythmically it's outstanding, as it is in terms of melody.
It's a bit spooky though, isn't it? This specifically has to do with the layers of vocals you've chosen and how they interface with the percussion and melody. It's like looking at a cutaway of an apartment building and hearing various disparate narratives that the storytellers are unaware of the others speaking.
A sort of urban disconnect - multiplicity and isolation. Strange.
I'm unsure of the second half of this piece, and it could easily end between the 4 and 5 minute mark. I really dig what happens sonically in the second part, but keep feeling like it needs more bridging or something. IMHO.
thks for stopping by man, always appreciate your discriminating ear and the kind words, i'm a huge Bond fan from the beginning, my favorite is still Sean Connery! be well and i'll be stopping by you soon again...
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Very cool mixing on this track, you've really carried a vibe through to the finish with this one. I like the big reverbed out sound you achieved with some aspects of this song. Very cool melodies too, they work well with the track. You might find this works better with a louder master, but that's just my preference. Really cool work on this track!
thanks man! your encouragement goes a long way man and very appreciated, this is still brewing in the lab a bit longer...been really busy but i'll pass through soon
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Jah Ras Ta far I - bless up the big sounds. What DAW you using? I have a melodica instrument for Live if you're interested. I use it in my tune Golgotha dub. Check it out.
thanks for the kind words and vibes star, I use acid... if you punch it out as a standard wave file from rendering it, I think it might work..thanks again and i'll be by your place soon...respect and one love everytime
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Nice laid back Chill Dub track. Creates a nice mood. Almost Hip Hop. I need some weed and a bottle of scotch and this music and then it's Chill-Out time...haha. Good Stuff Victor.
nicely done. This track has an undagroung jazz/blues club feel to it. It has to have an R&B singer on it. The instruments on here just compliment each other nicely.
hey man, appreciate your right on words man, straight and true, yeah i wish i had the perfect r&b singer for this ready to go lol...for some reason a male vocal i think, and maybe some Big Daddy Kane like romantic lyrics here and there, just a little for flava...thanks again!
The swells where the synth strings come in work really well. I'd like to hear very faint background strings (or something) to fill some of the emptiness that pops up on occasion. It would do a lot to thicken the sound (if, in fact, you want it thickened).
The vocal samples are right on. The goofy voice that comes in halfway through is downright perfect. I love it. Instant smile on my face.
Nice laid back groove, especially the bass. very cool. A lot of different things in this track that blend perfectly. The low strings are a damn cool touch. Excellent work.
This is a great mix. Great use of various loops, they really work well and compliment each other. I love the rhodes sound and slightly distorted guitar. The real surprise is the use of an african guitar riff, this is very unusual and causes a genre collision that nevertheless works really well and adds an unexpected twist - great stuff.
Nice deep groove on this track! Definitely has ballad feel, with the vibes and the tension. For some reason, it reminds me slightly of the doors in sections, but only slightly. Great orchestration on this one, seriously excellent! Nice work!
i thought about what u said and i'm thinking the piano/vibes sound is a little like Riders on the Storm, that's cool that u heard that! thanks for checking out my stuff dude and the constructive criticism, always welcome and needed, coming your way soon again
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Hip hop and me are kind of like the Vatican and Copernicus - we just don't understand each other. It's not exactly an incompatibility problem, it's just different symbol systems are in place. In other words, I'm not qualified to critique or offer suggestions to make this better hip hop.
I do understand what works for me, and so I can discuss it on this level. The question then is what metaphors or symbolic systems work for communication between the two of us?
Let's use food. This one's meaty, and got a thick rich foundation. Been simmered down just enough. The levels between your bass/percussion and vocals are a really good balance and neither overpowers the other. A bit of a salty aftertaste, but it's a good one. I prefer a bit more spice, and that's kind of how I'm tasting the funky higher frequency pseudo-melody here. Might think about pulling that sound a bit more to the forefront when there's room for it? Not keep it there, but use it like little pieces of flash cooked broccoli that leap out to the senses in a bite of something smothered in a thick peanut sauce. Accents.
Nice groove, man. Rich but not too filling. Two servings before the review, and I'm not full yet. Savory and nice.
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Vocals were lovely and the music was even more lovely.
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Wow Mr doll is coming big, up in Looperman :) I did a track with him aswell on reggaeton!
Keep it up mate Nice1!!!!!!!
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It's a bit spooky though, isn't it? This specifically has to do with the layers of vocals you've chosen and how they interface with the percussion and melody. It's like looking at a cutaway of an apartment building and hearing various disparate narratives that the storytellers are unaware of the others speaking.
A sort of urban disconnect - multiplicity and isolation. Strange.
I'm unsure of the second half of this piece, and it could easily end between the 4 and 5 minute mark. I really dig what happens sonically in the second part, but keep feeling like it needs more bridging or something. IMHO.
Overall, this is an exciting bit of work Victor!
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That rhythm is really engaging, and the melody really works. Love how you're using big reverb!
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Jah Ras Ta far I - bless up the big sounds. What DAW you using? I have a melodica instrument for Live if you're interested. I use it in my tune Golgotha dub. Check it out.
Nice up the land.
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Well done
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The swells where the synth strings come in work really well. I'd like to hear very faint background strings (or something) to fill some of the emptiness that pops up on occasion. It would do a lot to thicken the sound (if, in fact, you want it thickened).
The vocal samples are right on. The goofy voice that comes in halfway through is downright perfect. I love it. Instant smile on my face.
Great track. Thanks for sharing it.
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