Yea definately make the beginning a little shorter. Unfortunately and I do it to....alot of money making tracks have they're point made in the 1st 2 mins. Thats said wicked little listen. Brought back the old skool trance loved up days for me, and wapped it into a lusheous moving melody. Well Done indeed boyo
Your probably right, I should probably shorten this one a bit, or just lengthen it out so that it feels more like a full track. definately glad you liked it, will check out some of your stuff.
Sorry for the late reply, the loops been down, and so has my internet.
Stephen I agree this sounds like a good start. Never made any d&b but used to listen to enough back in the day. Sounds ripe for some crazy break to come in and a change up. There's always vox to give extra dimension. I read that you have someone on board so I look forward to hearing the finished article.
Back in the day I used to love PFM. Here are a couple of their tracks. Hope they can inspire u.
Really epic bunch of tracks, thanks for sharing, I'm a massive fan of this style of music, but its only now that I've been able to produce it to what I consider to be a decent standard.
I'm interested, but I've got someone on this song already, so I'll check with the guy I'm collabing with to see if he minds if we make it a 3 way collab, and if he doesn't mind, then sure :D
Cool Stephen. I like the intro.. Not bad at all. I see potential in this. I like the filter on the drum loop and on the pad as well. Maybe layer the drums a bit. Or add in more drums for variety. Add in some more elements that compliment the bass and pad. Bring in the drop a bit heavier too. Maybe a sweep riser for the build up and drops. I'm sure somebody will contact you for a collab. I'm busy with projects at the moment otherwise I'd help ya out :) Good luck bro.. It's a good start!!!
I sorta fell in love with this loop when I first heard it a month back. Up until now, I've not gotten anything with it. Glad to say that this track finally included something I've wanted to use for a while.
I def hear what yer saying about not wanting to overwrite the original work doc (I often will do the same thing, doca, docb, docc). Though what I end up doing is going with the doc that feels like its got the best groove (might consider following yer lead with posting the diff versions). And its kind of a shame that this track is so short, because it has such a sweet vibe to it (especially starting @ around 0:43 & 0:60 , my fav parts of this BTW). You plan on continuing work on this one? Lemme know if ya do mate. Def has potential. Lates!
I actually, for a third time started completely over with this track back in April, which is (I think) my longest track to date. Again, a compeltely different feel to this version of the song, and I've gone crazy with it. If you wanna check it out, you can click here: http://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/103040
Sorry for taking so long to reply, I didn't notice this review until just. T
Thanks for the review, I'll go check out some of your stuff now :)
About the Vocoded stuff, you can bump 'em up by doubling/tripling the number of layers you have for them (ie, pan 1 100% left, middle centered, pan 3 100% right, & possibly bump up all by +3 on the mixer). And the FX are pretty nice. So is the stuttered piano. Beyond that, the only other thing I could suggest is maybe adding some distort to a copy of one of yer synths (to give it a faux Rock vibe, if ya wanna take this in a harder direction w/fiercer kicks, etc.). Anyways, cool stuff mate. Lates!
HEEY MAN I WAS BOUNCING TO THAT, and then it just stops lol...Good start so far man, liking it very much, let me know when u drop the full track i wanna hear it
You've got a really good ear Ste...I absolutely love the whole atmosphere of this piece. Excellent arrangement that has led to a flawless fusing of the various genres. A sophisticated track that I could imagine appearing at the opening credits in a film because it has that vibe. Well done a definite fave :)
Really glad you enjoyed it, this was just fun, to put it in one word. So many different elements from so many different genres.. I'm gonna have to try this again, its awesome.
At first, I didn't know what to make of it. When it there was more beats, I like it. The beat and melody was very nice. It has a little groove going. The vocals are not bad either, I think it's at the volume it should. It could be a louder if you want. Great job. Keep it up. :)
Man another very nice piece, nice relaxing type of DnB, something that is not going to blow your ears, very nice ambient/chillout type of synths/pads, makes this piece a very relaxing and enjoyable listen, great beat patterns Ste, arrangement and the clarity are spot on here in this mix,really liking the vocal in this mate, excellent,would like this vocal in a trance, is that you on the vocal?? if so is it available to use?? another fav my friend...Peace n Respect...Estefano...
Yeah, the vocals are mine, I uploaded it as a pella a little while back, the downloads here: http://www.looperman.com/acapellas_detail.php?aid=2550 I'm gonna upload the second vocal part into the loops section, seeing as its only 8 bars long, but I can send it to you if you like.
Really glad you liked it though, so thanks for reviewing and fav'ing!
mate liking the intro with the housy type of synth/pads at the intro, nice clean sounding beat, good beat pattern, this has a very much house sound and feel to me, great dubstep bass man, this is one very chillout type of piece, which is really appealing to me, very nice work indeed my friend, well done on this one, again very short Ste?? Oh well I absolutely enjoyed what I got to hear my friend, Fav'd...Peace n Respect...Estefano...
3 minutes is more than you guys normally get from me, so in that sense this is still quite a long track. Glad that you enjoyed it while it lasted though.
I like this track it is more of the softer ambient side to dnb so that is probably why i think this track was so good. it was well worth the time put into it with this version ") Kudos
I won't be getting vocals on this though, this is a really old song and I'm not willing to mess around with a track below my current standard.. as in I don't want to go back into my past, sorta.
The intro is amazing. Love the panned (and phased?) drum sounds and the pads are just gorgeous. One tiny bit of advice would be to add some reverb to those drums at the start..just a hint here or there because it sounds a bit dry until the pads really come in. The rest is just a lovely journey...I was a little apprehensive when I saw you've named it "extended vocal mix" thinking I'd hear you singing about love or sunsets or unicorns or whatever (nothing personal, I've just heard far too many electronic songs ruined by trite lyrics and weak singing), but you've used your voice more as an additional instrument and it works really, really well here.Can't really say much about the mastering because I'm listening to this on headphones, but it sounds fine to me.
Really good stuff, this. Love the whole vibe of this track...extremely soothing without ever being boring. Well done.
Yeah, the drums at the start were phased. I was going to add reverb, but when I tried it the drums seemed to get drowned out, or the pads did, so I never got it quite right, not gonna go back and re-visit this one now, cause I think its time I left this track in the past.
The "extended" part was just to show that I've finally made a song that isn't two minutes long, and the vocals.. speak for themselves. I didn't want my vocals too far into the foreground, so they aren't louder than any of the other instruments.
Nice song, good job on making it with only 4 tracks! The bass is great and i like all the dive bomb sounds, but the wobbles seem a tad offbeat at points. Its not too bad though. Like others have said i like how you've fused trance into there a bit as well. All in all great job!
Sorry for the late reply. Glad you liked the track. I'm trying to fix the wobbles: the problem is that they're slightly unquantised by a fraction of a step, and it starts to delay after a while. I'll try and fix that soon though.
Commented on The speed of a thought (DEMO) by StephenPotter
Yea definately make the beginning a little shorter. Unfortunately and I do it to....alot of money making tracks have they're point made in the 1st 2 mins.
Thats said wicked little listen. Brought back the old skool trance loved up days for me, and wapped it into a lusheous moving melody.
Well Done indeed boyo
Commented on Flyin High (Open for collab) by StephenPotter
Stephen I agree this sounds like a good start. Never made any d&b but used to listen to enough back in the day. Sounds ripe for some crazy break to come in and a change up. There's always vox to give extra dimension. I read that you have someone on board so I look forward to hearing the finished article.
Back in the day I used to love PFM. Here are a couple of their tracks. Hope they can inspire u.
1) Danny's song (sampling Aphex Twin)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bq5fmZ--TjA&feature=related
2) The Western Tune
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYHE4HtWgTM
3) One and Only
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d0zbjd71S0
Commented on Flyin High (Open for collab) by StephenPotter
This is a very good start... I love this kind of DnB. Many a night I would get out of my face listening to this kinda stuff .
I'm not the best when it comes to DnB (at all) and I've only ever made one track in this genre but I'd be willing to give it a try :)
I have a DnB track here which is a couple of years old now and I've learned a lot since then: https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/90912
So if you're interested email me man. ggardiner86 at aol dot com
Commented on Flyin High (Open for collab) by StephenPotter
Cool Stephen. I like the intro.. Not bad at all. I see potential in this. I like the filter on the drum loop and on the pad as well. Maybe layer the drums a bit. Or add in more drums for variety. Add in some more elements that compliment the bass and pad. Bring in the drop a bit heavier too. Maybe a sweep riser for the build up and drops. I'm sure somebody will contact you for a collab. I'm busy with projects at the moment otherwise I'd help ya out :) Good luck bro.. It's a good start!!!
Blume:)
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
This is really good Stephen. Liek u say it has a bit of everything in there but it all works. Love the organ! Great job.
Commented on Into The Sunset (DEMO) by StephenPotter
Yeah glad to see you've grown alot man!
This is sick man for real!
Keep them comming homie
Commented on Saphire by StephenPotter
a gem - what a great setting for our friend Abner! much respect
Commented on In Paradise (Remixed) by StephenPotter
Play 2 now...
I def hear what yer saying about not wanting to overwrite the original work doc (I often will do the same thing, doca, docb, docc). Though what I end up doing is going with the doc that feels like its got the best groove (might consider following yer lead with posting the diff versions). And its kind of a shame that this track is so short, because it has such a sweet vibe to it (especially starting @ around 0:43 & 0:60 , my fav parts of this BTW). You plan on continuing work on this one? Lemme know if ya do mate. Def has potential. Lates!
Commented on Long Way From Home by StephenPotter
Play 2 now...
About the Vocoded stuff, you can bump 'em up by doubling/tripling the number of layers you have for them (ie, pan 1 100% left, middle centered, pan 3 100% right, & possibly bump up all by +3 on the mixer). And the FX are pretty nice. So is the stuttered piano. Beyond that, the only other thing I could suggest is maybe adding some distort to a copy of one of yer synths (to give it a faux Rock vibe, if ya wanna take this in a harder direction w/fiercer kicks, etc.). Anyways, cool stuff mate. Lates!
Commented on I need a rapper by StephenPotter
HEEY MAN I WAS BOUNCING TO THAT, and then it just stops lol...Good start so far man, liking it very much, let me know when u drop the full track i wanna hear it
keep it up
peace!
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
Wonderful track, my friend, the piece really kicks. Composition and production are very high end.
Faved
John
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
Pretty cool my man!! Love the fusion of sounds!
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
15 years old ? im ready to hear ya in 5 years my dude
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
You've got a really good ear Ste...I absolutely love the whole atmosphere of this piece. Excellent arrangement that has led to a flawless fusing of the various genres.
A sophisticated track that I could imagine appearing at the opening credits in a film because it has that vibe.
Well done a definite fave :)
Elaine
Commented on In paradise (extended vocal mix) by StephenPotter
At first, I didn't know what to make of it. When it there was more beats, I like it. The beat and melody was very nice. It has a little groove going. The vocals are not bad either, I think it's at the volume it should. It could be a louder if you want. Great job. Keep it up. :)
Commented on In paradise (extended vocal mix) by StephenPotter
Hey Ste
Man another very nice piece, nice relaxing type of DnB, something that is not going to blow your ears, very nice ambient/chillout type of synths/pads, makes this piece a very relaxing and enjoyable listen, great beat patterns Ste, arrangement and the clarity are spot on here in this mix,really liking the vocal in this mate, excellent,would like this vocal in a trance, is that you on the vocal?? if so is it available to use?? another fav my friend...Peace n Respect...Estefano...
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
Hey Ste
mate liking the intro with the housy type of synth/pads at the intro, nice clean sounding beat, good beat pattern, this has a very much house sound and feel to me, great dubstep bass man, this is one very chillout type of piece, which is really appealing to me, very nice work indeed my friend, well done on this one, again very short Ste?? Oh well I absolutely enjoyed what I got to hear my friend, Fav'd...Peace n Respect...Estefano...
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
Nice! Could use some mastering though. I would be happy to do it for you as I have Tracks 3. Contact me if you are interested.
Commented on Re-Charge (Finished Version) by StephenPotter
love this one, nice work ,thx for your review.
Commented on In paradise (extended vocal mix) by StephenPotter
I like this track it is more of the softer ambient side to dnb so that is probably why i think this track was so good. it was well worth the time put into it with this version ") Kudos
Commented on Pneumatic Screwdriver UPDATED by StephenPotter
This was very creative and very well produced.
Faved
John
Commented on This needs vocals by StephenPotter
I would love to hear this with good vocals. Contact me when you get them on. I want to hear it. Fav.
Commented on In paradise (extended vocal mix) by StephenPotter
The intro is amazing. Love the panned (and phased?) drum sounds and the pads are just gorgeous. One tiny bit of advice would be to add some reverb to those drums at the start..just a hint here or there because it sounds a bit dry until the pads really come in. The rest is just a lovely journey...I was a little apprehensive when I saw you've named it "extended vocal mix" thinking I'd hear you singing about love or sunsets or unicorns or whatever (nothing personal, I've just heard far too many electronic songs ruined by trite lyrics and weak singing), but you've used your voice more as an additional instrument and it works really, really well here.Can't really say much about the mastering because I'm listening to this on headphones, but it sounds fine to me.
Really good stuff, this. Love the whole vibe of this track...extremely soothing without ever being boring. Well done.
Commented on Airborne by StephenPotter
As the other have already said so often and so well, another great track, my friend.
Love the ride (but I may have gotten whiplash from banging my head to that bass, lol)
John
Commented on Schizophrenia (caveman 4 track challenge) by StephenPotter
Nice song, good job on making it with only 4 tracks! The bass is great and i like all the dive bomb sounds, but the wobbles seem a tad offbeat at points. Its not too bad though. Like others have said i like how you've fused trance into there a bit as well. All in all great job!
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