xstokes

xstokes

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DijamMusic
DijamMusic 21st Sep 2021 23:24 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
Yeo Brother Mike.
I'm speechless at exquisitely of this track.
Wow well done master.
I bow to your wisdom brother.
Maj
xstokes
xstokes replied 22nd Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
Maj! haha, once i had my story and found that crazy voice to tell it with, everything just came out of the woodwork!
dimestop
dimestop 21st Sep 2021 22:32 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
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Zootman
Zootman 21st Sep 2021 11:44 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
You been licking toads I reckon. I love these weird musical collages you put together, this is arty as hell and I mean that in a nice way. I loved the sound effect through the intro, and some really cool guitars, especially liked the acoustic at 1:27.
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
well, yes, ihad my first toad before leaving the crib. this morning, i mean. thanks, mate!
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 21st Sep 2021 09:43 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
wow Michael...this is special!!!
How you come with this combination..the guitar in it..love it!!!
Al the sound effects...nice mister!!!
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
ha, yea this was loaded — the story evokes a lot of pictures for me. this was fun making with all the cuts!
sirefox
sirefox 21st Sep 2021 08:13 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
Una obra de arte hermano Michael, esto está muy por encima de nosotros, muy evolucionado. Impresionante la voz sintética, suena muy real, y los efectos de lujo igual que la mezcla. El bajo potente y la guitarra seductora igual que los sintetizadores y el órgano. Enorme tema, muy innovador.Que tengas un buen día compañero. Paz y salud.
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
jaja, ¡no tanto evolucionado sino simplemente en paz con todas las demás criaturas! Atesoro tus escuchas, amigo, ¡mantente bien!
Angelyeux777
Angelyeux777 21st Sep 2021 05:49 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
MY goodness! this is well quirky! haha but I like it. This is a display of brilliantly thinking clean outside the box, very Avant-Garde indeed. Another mind trip of a track by you. A Very Inventive piece of musical art. Kudos.
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
ms. A! i’m moving to your rhythm, even tho you might not tell from this track! it’s an old tale — i love looking to those stories for inspiration!
theHumps
theHumps 21st Sep 2021 04:32 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
Well that was different! Text to voice synth? Interesting. The voice sounds like something from star wars. The words were cool and with that effect on them it really went well with the sounds and effects you created.

I've come to expect a "no holds barred" type of approach to your music, which always makes a listen an experience. Thanks!

Wayne
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
thank you for such kind words, Wayne! that voice kills me — who would develop an english text to japanese accented voice? that’s no holds barred!
pseudoble
pseudoble 21st Sep 2021 03:36 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
Love the glitch and the quirky vox and the various gorgeous very musical interludes and variety of instruments and sounds, amazingly it all holds together very well despite the disparate elements - masterful work
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
thanks, man! this was one where i think i was able to follow my text pretty faithfully.
ioncewas
ioncewas 21st Sep 2021 03:14 - 5 years ago

on melampus by xstokes
nice one indeed, has nice swing to it
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
gracias, ion! glad you liked the beat!
pseudoble
pseudoble 20th Sep 2021 11:13 - 5 years ago

on portals of light by xstokes
Nice work mate - I think we are on a similar learning curve - except you are ahead of me! - I hear many of the things I like and some of the same questions I have ...I mean questions around how to introduce a little more variety and structure but how in doing so not loose the edge or sense of novelty in the track
xstokes
xstokes replied 20th Sep 2021 - 5 years ago
ian, you are too kind to give these tracks a listen and comment, mate! this one especially is calling me back to it … whether to sharpen or blur remains to be seen! i would kill to get the space and definition of your sounds!
pseudoble
pseudoble 20th Sep 2021 06:55 - 5 years ago

on mutatis mutandis by xstokes
Great track - wonderful sound with the hats and keys - I wasnt expecting the vox but it lightens up the tone well, suspect I would have gone dark

Just working my way through your catalogue - stealing some brief moments when I get a chance to listen : )
Micky
Micky 9th Aug 2021 13:15 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
Hi maestro Michael,

the fantastic intro was like from Blade Runner! Tony Williams and Jaco dropping by ... If you had told me about it before I would have said no way this won't work. But it does! A wonderfully entertaining journey.

Peace,

Micky
xstokes
xstokes replied 10th Aug 2021 - 5 years ago
Hello Micky! thanks for enduring this experiment and i am too pleased you enjoyed the journey, mate!
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 9th Aug 2021 00:18 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
Thank you my boy
xstokes
xstokes replied 9th Aug 2021 - 5 years ago
natch!
crucethus
crucethus 3rd Aug 2021 01:27 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
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theHumps
theHumps 30th Jul 2021 07:05 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
I like the title, just watched the Revenant movie with DeCaprio the other day. Crazy movie with all sorts of low and high points in it, some dreamlike scenes, some flashback scenes, some emotional and some shockingly honest.

I could possibly use that same description on this track. Some introspective parts and some mind tripping parts as well.

Cool!

Wayne
xstokes
xstokes replied 2nd Aug 2021 - 5 years ago
thank ye, Wayne! i read the book, highly recommended— i ain’t caught the whole flick yet, but i know there are some crucial differences that make for thought-provoking contrasts. hadn’t been thinking on that when the title came upon me, but yep, i’m adopting that. many thanks!
Zootman
Zootman 29th Jul 2021 23:50 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
damn i really dig where you're coming from with your music, seems to be from outer space cos there's not much I can think of as a reference point. love the random, freeform and experimental nature of this. also good to see i'm not the only one who's like a kid in a candy shop with mucking around with reversed guitars. keep going my friend, only explorers really get lost.
xstokes
xstokes replied 2nd Aug 2021 - 5 years ago
ha, there’s somethin about reverses, it’s like breathing. outer space certainly factors in, too. and the flouride in the water [cue General Ripper]. cheers, Chris!
dimestop
dimestop 29th Jul 2021 23:12 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
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pseudoble
pseudoble 29th Jul 2021 11:44 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
listened to this earlier this afternoon and then had to work so just getting back to have a listen of the features- what a trip - lots of interesting sounds and some really nice musical parts, cool instrument choice and great drums - experimental yes - but we like a few surprises : )
xstokes
xstokes replied 2nd Aug 2021 - 5 years ago
hey there! i truly thank anyone who listens to this track for their generous forbearance! i am really glad that you liked it, in particular— i’m really digging your creations!
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 29th Jul 2021 04:32 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
Nice psychedelic Rock track. The female vox is haunting! Thank u my boy
xstokes
xstokes replied 2nd Aug 2021 - 5 years ago
CC — god, she really drew me into her spell. it’s all her doing, bro!
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 28th Jul 2021 22:53 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
Wow, Mike,
One can not accept any less from you mate.
The creativity shine so brightly in this track,
Well done.
Fav'd
Maj
xstokes
xstokes replied 29th Jul 2021 - 5 years ago
hey Maj, you are the best, my man! i mean, the things you do for guinee pigs alone sets you far apart from the maddening crowd! honestly, i am thrilled you liked it — cheers, mate!
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 28th Jul 2021 22:42 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
Great!! And how subtile you put those sounds together!!
That dark..Bass guitar??it sounds if you have a whole rock or jazz band there in your living room.
So what you do in your secret free time michael?
Working on your secret tracks to come out with that like hell in a good way.
Long track but not boring!!
Well done bro!!!!
xstokes
xstokes replied 29th Jul 2021 - 5 years ago
hi Rita! haha my free time was tossing and turning while i couldn’t make anything right! this broke my ‘writer's block’ — and i also thought, well here is one everybody will finally hate! but i put it up just to see… and for you to hear. thank you for all of your encouragement my friend!
MrAxel
MrAxel 28th Jul 2021 22:17 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
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sirefox
sirefox 28th Jul 2021 19:46 - 5 years ago

on The Revenant Song by xstokes
Me siento flotando con este sonido tan psicodélico, es un rock muy experimental, con fuerza, con guitarras atrevidas, arropadas en todo momento por una potente batería. Me encanta como la guitarra solista acaba adueñándose de la pista. Buen tema amigo xtokes, un lujo para mis oídos. Que tengas un gran día. Paz y salud para todos.
xstokes
xstokes replied 29th Jul 2021 - 5 years ago
A veces la música PUEDE ser solo felicidad y libertad, ¿verdad? mi humilde agradecimiento por tu escucha, amigo!
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 2nd May 2021 04:32 - 5 years ago

on signing off by xstokes
Oops Sorry, mike,
I meant Vienna Station.
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 2nd May 2021 02:59 - 5 years ago

on signing off by xstokes
Hello My dear Mike,
I have made this track on the continuation of your track Berlin Station.
I hope you will like it.
If you do like it please let me know in order to upload it.
Many Thanks
Maj
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/226517
xstokes
xstokes replied 2nd May 2021 - 5 years ago
ah, maestro! i will include this link in the desc of that track. you are a most intuitive and truly gifted man, my friend. that is from the heart.
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