xstokes

xstokes

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Joined : 19th Sep 2018 - 8 years ago
Last Online : 17th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
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CaraDeSol
CaraDeSol 8th Aug 2020 05:22 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Welcome back brother, it's so good to hear your music again. Bravo xstokes, I love the tripiness of this track. I hear a lot of cool elements that blend well together, especially the synths selection. I think the vox sounded splendid and it is a wise choice to compliment the music. Oustanding production, keep it up :)

Cara De Sol
xstokes
xstokes replied 8th Aug 2020 - 6 years ago
it’s been good to hear you — i’ll be looking for CDS posts! it’s been a haul the last several years, and i’m happy to have found some way back and know some of the people dear to me are still present. peace bro.
RhisiartMornant
RhisiartMornant 7th Aug 2020 17:29 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
This reminds me in part of some of the music used on the soundtrack of the movie Drive. I like it.
xstokes
xstokes replied 8th Aug 2020 - 6 years ago
wow, i can get to that — thanks so much for your listen!
Angelyeux777
Angelyeux777 4th Aug 2020 20:28 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
This is such a rich and unique track here. Keep up the wonderful work Kudos :)
xstokes
xstokes replied 5th Aug 2020 - 6 years ago
very humbled thanks — i really admire your music!
Nodog
Nodog 4th Aug 2020 12:19 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
refreshing change from the normal i liked the vocals and the bangin bass regards Robbie
xstokes
xstokes replied 5th Aug 2020 - 6 years ago
hello, robbie — i really appreciate yr listen and comments.
StarTravels
StarTravels 26th Jul 2020 09:17 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
This is a great piece of music which could well be double the length with things happening - it wouldn't get bored. You have a good way with synths ...
xstokes
xstokes replied 28th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
thanks so much, i am really glad you enjoyed it
monkwee
monkwee 20th Jul 2020 18:53 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
This is great! gave me goosebumps! i really dig the atmosphere you made with those textures and overall feeling it gives!
xstokes
xstokes replied 20th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
thank you for such encouraging words! i hope the stuff i put together reflects my real appreciation of the loop creators, they are selfless, brilliant people. very glad to meet you.
dvourone
dvourone 13th Jul 2020 20:13 - 6 years ago

on mutatis mutandis by xstokes
I like the intro.
xstokes
xstokes replied 14th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
man, corsica makes great loops — thanks so much for the listen!
toddlove
toddlove 4th Jul 2020 15:48 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Loving the sound of your bass guitar here! I'm also digging your intro/build up too. For my ears though I wonder if you were able to change up the velocity of hi hat stokes? To me they all sound too similar and it feels a little too machine like, unless that was an intentional choice. I also feel like the vocals maybe don't quite fit with your track, they feel almost like an afterthought. That's just my opinion of course. :) I really like your track though and think maybe a few tweaks here and there would make it even better. Thanks for sharing!
xstokes
xstokes replied 4th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
hey todd! thank you so much for the great feedback, man. i’m pretty primitive, you know, and sometimes that’s a favorable attribute and then sometimes it just ain’t. with the hats i was aiming for an eno-type ‘rhythm bed’ to underpin what i wanted to be overtones. my reach far exceeds my grasp. ah, but i am in love with the pellas, it’s my setting that does the disservice.
2nick8
2nick8 2nd Jul 2020 18:50 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
You made full use of that stereo width nice hook on the beat too..sweeet.
xstokes
xstokes replied 3rd Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
thanks, nick! i am so glad you gave a listen!
Stereonomicon
Stereonomicon 1st Jul 2020 01:12 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Excuse me so much, I entered a comment by mistake intended for another song. The right comment for your song is the following: The use you make of the dissonant chords with respect to the voice is interesting and creates a situation of suspension and mystery. The percussion sounds good even if at times I feel distortions caused by the high level of recording. A cordial greeting
xstokes
xstokes replied 3rd Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
i truly am happy you gave a listen, thank you for the perceptive comments. it’s hard to get distortion right, i appreciate you pointing me in the right direction
Stereonomicon
Stereonomicon 1st Jul 2020 01:03 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
I really like these sounds, the right amount of aggression for a singular and interesting song. The distorted glissato sound that punctuates the whole piece is beautiful. I also appreciate the minimalist arrangement structure. A cordial greeting
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 24th Jun 2020 04:27 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Sorry, my friend, I've forgotten the faves.
Maj
xstokes
xstokes replied 25th Jun 2020 - 6 years ago
thank you, Maj
Dianzi
Dianzi 22nd Jun 2020 23:11 - 6 years ago

on mutatis mutandis by xstokes
THIS is cool
xstokes
xstokes replied 23rd Jun 2020 - 6 years ago
thanks for the listen — that daniloo pella is too brilliant for words!
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 21st Jun 2020 00:44 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Wow

Very nice work I like it.
xstokes
xstokes replied 23rd Jun 2020 - 6 years ago
i’m humbled for your listen. i’m really happy you liked it!
JCJMusic
JCJMusic 20th Jun 2020 21:38 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
its chaotic but in a good way
xstokes
xstokes replied 23rd Jun 2020 - 6 years ago
thanks so much for your listen, that means a lot, man!
theHumps
theHumps 17th Jun 2020 17:21 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
That dissonant sound that creeps in on the delay is cool. The vocals add to the feel of the song, pain, hurting but a sense of hope is there. Gave it a few listens, a bit cinematic as well, would work in a psychological thriller.

Cool!

Wayne
xstokes
xstokes replied 17th Jun 2020 - 6 years ago
thanks so much, Wayne, for hearing what i was trying for, even with my clumsy execution. you know that stuff you shared with Todd today, i’m gonna put that on my wall. you are a class act, brother.
canette3frostie
canette3frostie 13th Jun 2020 07:42 - 6 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Hello, thank you for using my vocal! It´s a nice tune. :-) Keep creating music. :-)
xstokes
xstokes replied 13th Jun 2020 - 6 years ago
thanks so much! i really admire your voice
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