What a superb track! fantastic production on the acoustic guitar and the vocals. This is a top notch production on all levels. The playing/singing is great and the songwriting is super. Top job and radio ready - great work guys!
SpellJammer did a great job on this.
I had it recorded as an instrumental for almost a year and then he wrote lyrics and even did the vocals himself...I am so proud of him.
I'll probably say that you're a lead genius :) whish I could play like that Allen, Congrats to both of you this song has everything.. Bravo gentlemen!!
Yep yep yep, talent overload in this one fellas. Man, if there was one instrument that i wish I could play it would be the guitar. Keep doing your thing gentleman, great collaboration here! We need more, in fact, we DEMAND more from you guys :).
This is another fine effort. It's got a real retro 80's kind of vibe to it. Sadly i'm only listening on my crappy lap top speakers so i can hear that there's more to this tune that i'm not picking up properly at the moment.
Twanna has some serious vocal talents and your guitar compliments it brilliantly. That solo makes my fingers hurt just listening to it lol.
The solo made my fingers hurt playing it,I had took a couple months off and the calluses were gone,you have to play every day to keep them...or numb yourself so you don't feel the pain...which I did;)
This is a bit more dark and dramatic from what i'm used to from you. It reminds me a little of the Ozric Tentacles. As PJB pointed out it would make a splendid movie them tune or possibly a Miami Vice style cop show.
And there's you saying you hadn't been doing much lateley. Great work as always man.
Hello Mr Radical!
Thanks for the review my friend,I have a little tune I'll be uploading soon that is more your style...I think you'll like it;)
Yes,I seem to still be able to make music even though I don't have a guitar at the moment,but I am sitting on a great deal of guitar tracks so I'll keep on keepin' on!
Now this music should have been the theme for 20 Million Years B.C.(the film staring Raquel Welch...pant,pant,drool)...just an abstract thought,sorry.....Ohh,I like the squeezing guitar tone and volume swells...Jimi and Robin Trower eat your heart out!lol...I listened to your coolab(as opposed to collab) with Twanna the other day (left a review on her page)and was blown away..I mean I wasn't expecting anything less from someone with her musical pedigree...this is a great track and it's remiss of me not to mention the other collaborators MStokes and Tumbleweed(yay guys!)...man there's definitely a snakeskin element to your playing with some serious juju in the mix,very evocative and spaced out...when will the younger generation figure out that you have to be seriously straight headed to get seriously bent musically! lol...love it! cheers Dave :)
Hey Dave!
Thank you for stopping by,it's good to see old friends back on the Loop and by "old" I mean since the old site went down,I am embracing turning 48 on Dec 5th...well..cause I can't do anything about it anyway lol.
Seriously,I think what I like at this age musically and personally is that I feel comfortable in my skin,not that I don't want to push any musical boundaries or limits,I just feel that not having to prove myself or compete is a sweet spot after 38 years of playing.
I'm happy to make music that makes me happy and to share it with our community,if a few other artists here like some of it then I'm very pleased and life is good.
With collaborations,it's a win win!
Ahhh...Raquel wearing a little bit of animal skin...now that's the kind of skin I would definitely be comfortable in.
Oh...you reviewed the track...(my mind also wandered)
MStokes built the frame and I tried to fill it in with something that would complement.These were my "first impression" guitar tracks and I wanted to go back and try a few different things later,which I did but I got further from the feel of his track and went back to this.I do that often and as a musician yourself you know how that can be,sometimes your first idea is best.Mike had this up for a while and I felt it needed a little makeover and as soon as I decided on an intro I found Tumbleweeds track,which is great if you haven't heard it.
What can I say about Twanna except she's awesome!I don't think everyone realizes that she does all the production,even on my guitar.I send her tracks with just a little delay(for myself)and she does the rest.
I'm lovin' collaborating with her Dave.You just play to a track,send it to her,drink a few beers and like magic...you wake up and a song appears in your email..lol,now that's cool;)
after hearing the blackcat's ethereal sounds, now this sonic soundscape, nuff said...grew up to 80's HAIR thrash and quiet riot so i look forward to hearing more. And to think that wolfy Nuada is prowling around, oh the insanity, makes me realize I aint nuthin but a chicken wing eating cheeto. Salute Sirs!
Retronical!
Hello my friend,I come from the 80's also so that's why I can't change my sound too much cause I'm already programmed and wired this way,but I still love it and some of us just have to embrace it,keep playing and hope someone out there likes it...even if it's just those of us(Like myself)who have survived late night render-vouz boat rockin' discotheque's and waking up beside a couple of semi-hairy apes the next morning...Ah...the good ol' days...and lived to tell the tale;)
Thanks for the great review and don't say chicken wing eating cheeto as if it's a bad thing,I love what you do and on any given day that would be the best thing anyone called
me...and I love Cheetos's anyway,crunchy:)
Wow...thats rock boys....I can think of no bigger compliment than to have a fellow musician use some of my efforts in their music,...so many thanks to you guys....and a great job on this track...the intro almost gives it a kind of dark goth feel and then the good stuff hits the fan....right on (as we used to say)....Ed (Tumbleweed)
Thank you Ed!
MStokes had this uploaded for quite awhile before I decided to upload it myself.I had several ideas to update the song with an intro/outro but nothing fit until I heard your track...perfect,and of course I had to ask and you were very gracious to be a part of this song.
I sent a demo to Mike and his enthusiasm sealed the deal.
Thank you my friend!
My parts really weren't scripted out at all.
I was sent the track from MStokes minus guitars.I held on to his track for a while cause I wasn't sure what to do but I was inspired by it and came up with the parts I hoped would complement what he started.
Oh...the bass and all percussion was from him,I played several rhythm tracks and lead guitar.
I'm pleased that you like it and thanks for the review!
Just ran across this beautiful song that you added lead guitar to. Very, very nicely done. I see it was done in August....abouyt the time the site went down, so I missed it back then. I don't get on here everyday. Anyways, you did a splendid job and thanks for sharing it.
Thank you Dan...I'm going with the flow here and hoping that whatever I can add to these collaborations complement my fellow artists and help them create a great track.
Honestly,I feel like I'm just a player and these guys are the creators,I'm honored to play on every track I collaborate on...that's what pleases me,to make a worthy contribution to these awesome songs that would be great with or without me.
If I make a song better...then it's a win win :)
Thank you mrck1z,I appreciate the Satch reference and am humbled by it.
MStoke's track that he sent me was the canvas...and more,I just tried to help paint the picture I felt he intended.
Yesh!Thanks my friend,this was a little bit of a challenge as I wasn't sure what to play to his track.. it was a little out of my "cut and dry 80's rock style"...lol.
It was refreshing to crawl out of my comfort zone and explore.
But it was MStokes great track that made the difference,I still sound like me but within the musical world he created,he is very unique.
I tried other inrto's but Tumbleweed's fit like a glove and now I can't hear it any other way.
Thanks for listening and reviewing,I appreciate it!
Allen
Now that's a real AllenV guitar – excellent work!
In this environment that zoom sound works miracles and your fluent guitar style matches her voice in excellence. Awesome collab.
/pmk - TAE
AV.i agree with you on the Smooth jazz genre. But how you put a hip hop intro on a blues rock song is stuppid creative to me,and the guitar work as always was right where it should have been in terms of licks and timing.Vocals fit the consept to the bone. wish i could fav.PEACE. THE MACK MAN OUT.
Wow,thanks Mack!
But..go visit Twanna's page,she did all the creativity.
I sent her about three guitar takes for this song and she put it all together.Also she is trying, and I believe "doing it"... to blend the genres for her musical style as you notice so that is also a giant credit to her...I'm just honored to be along for the ride!
on Broken Promises 2 -Twanna1 and SpellJammer collab by AllenV
Jamie.
AV.
on Not Forgotten-SpellJammer and PatriciaEdwards by AllenV
Jamie.
We'll have to do something in the future!
Thanks again.
AV.
on The Road Home ft SpellJammer Vocals by AllenV
Jamie.
I had it recorded as an instrumental for almost a year and then he wrote lyrics and even did the vocals himself...I am so proud of him.
Thanks Jamie!
AV.
on La Ultima Bala (Vicen Collab) by AllenV
AV.
on The Road Home ft SpellJammer Vocals by AllenV
AV.
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
Thanks again!
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
There is so much talent on the site that you can do it all,just as you have brought so many musical dreams to life for me.
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
Wow...thanks for making my day!!
Twanna
Mike did the bass and yes,I humbly say I was doing what I do:)
Thanks for the comment and Making my day also!
Allen
on The Road Home (update) by AllenV
Thank you very much DJ.
Allen
on Face It - ft Twanna1 by AllenV
I love the 80's cause I'm from there.
Twanna is a great talent and I'm blessed to work(play) with her and yes,there is more to come.
Thank you again so much for your comment!
Allen
on Face It - ft Twanna1 by AllenV
Twanna has some serious vocal talents and your guitar compliments it brilliantly. That solo makes my fingers hurt just listening to it lol.
Thanks FreeRadical!
AV
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
And there's you saying you hadn't been doing much lateley. Great work as always man.
Thanks for the review my friend,I have a little tune I'll be uploading soon that is more your style...I think you'll like it;)
Yes,I seem to still be able to make music even though I don't have a guitar at the moment,but I am sitting on a great deal of guitar tracks so I'll keep on keepin' on!
AV
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
Thank you for stopping by,it's good to see old friends back on the Loop and by "old" I mean since the old site went down,I am embracing turning 48 on Dec 5th...well..cause I can't do anything about it anyway lol.
Seriously,I think what I like at this age musically and personally is that I feel comfortable in my skin,not that I don't want to push any musical boundaries or limits,I just feel that not having to prove myself or compete is a sweet spot after 38 years of playing.
I'm happy to make music that makes me happy and to share it with our community,if a few other artists here like some of it then I'm very pleased and life is good.
With collaborations,it's a win win!
Ahhh...Raquel wearing a little bit of animal skin...now that's the kind of skin I would definitely be comfortable in.
Oh...you reviewed the track...(my mind also wandered)
MStokes built the frame and I tried to fill it in with something that would complement.These were my "first impression" guitar tracks and I wanted to go back and try a few different things later,which I did but I got further from the feel of his track and went back to this.I do that often and as a musician yourself you know how that can be,sometimes your first idea is best.Mike had this up for a while and I felt it needed a little makeover and as soon as I decided on an intro I found Tumbleweeds track,which is great if you haven't heard it.
What can I say about Twanna except she's awesome!I don't think everyone realizes that she does all the production,even on my guitar.I send her tracks with just a little delay(for myself)and she does the rest.
I'm lovin' collaborating with her Dave.You just play to a track,send it to her,drink a few beers and like magic...you wake up and a song appears in your email..lol,now that's cool;)
Thanks again Dave,I appreciate it!
Allen
on Hammer Down by AllenV
It was very much like that except I was by myself:)
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
Hello my friend,I come from the 80's also so that's why I can't change my sound too much cause I'm already programmed and wired this way,but I still love it and some of us just have to embrace it,keep playing and hope someone out there likes it...even if it's just those of us(Like myself)who have survived late night render-vouz boat rockin' discotheque's and waking up beside a couple of semi-hairy apes the next morning...Ah...the good ol' days...and lived to tell the tale;)
Thanks for the great review and don't say chicken wing eating cheeto as if it's a bad thing,I love what you do and on any given day that would be the best thing anyone called
me...and I love Cheetos's anyway,crunchy:)
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
MStokes had this uploaded for quite awhile before I decided to upload it myself.I had several ideas to update the song with an intro/outro but nothing fit until I heard your track...perfect,and of course I had to ask and you were very gracious to be a part of this song.
I sent a demo to Mike and his enthusiasm sealed the deal.
Thank you for completing our project!
Allen
on Face It - ft Twanna1 by AllenV
It is so great to have Looperman back. I also wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and your talent.
So looking forward to working with you again:)
Twanna
I wish you a wonderful holiday and while I'm giving thanks you'll be on my list:)
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
My parts really weren't scripted out at all.
I was sent the track from MStokes minus guitars.I held on to his track for a while cause I wasn't sure what to do but I was inspired by it and came up with the parts I hoped would complement what he started.
Oh...the bass and all percussion was from him,I played several rhythm tracks and lead guitar.
I'm pleased that you like it and thanks for the review!
Allen
on Face It - ft Twanna1 by AllenV
Just ran across this beautiful song that you added lead guitar to. Very, very nicely done. I see it was done in August....abouyt the time the site went down, so I missed it back then. I don't get on here everyday. Anyways, you did a splendid job and thanks for sharing it.
Randy
Twanna produced the song and my guitar,she really has multiple talents and I'm so fortunate to play on any of her songs.
Welcome back to the Loop...you and me both and I will visit you!
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
MrStockes, often to great ideas ....
Dan
Honestly,I feel like I'm just a player and these guys are the creators,I'm honored to play on every track I collaborate on...that's what pleases me,to make a worthy contribution to these awesome songs that would be great with or without me.
If I make a song better...then it's a win win :)
Thank you again and for your support Dan.
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
Thanks for sharing...
RGDS
SERGEJ
Thank you for checkin' it out!
MStokes made this track happen and Tumbleweed's addition sealed the deal for me...these guys are great!
Thanks again.
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
MStoke's track that he sent me was the canvas...and more,I just tried to help paint the picture I felt he intended.
Thanks for the comment!
Allen
on Kurosawa ft MStokes and Tumbleweed by AllenV
just has that right vibe and sets that dark
mood so nicely... and then tha drums drop
and imma HEAD BANGING LIKE MAD AHAHAHAAHAHA
crazy guitar riffs... luv how you got that low end
BUMPING!!!! this is classic!!!!
i have a feelin' if i dl' this i might have to
sample it... :D ahahahaha
GREAT TRACK AND PROPS TO THA OTHER TWO ARTISTS
FOR THEIR PART ^.^
Peace from LA
It was refreshing to crawl out of my comfort zone and explore.
But it was MStokes great track that made the difference,I still sound like me but within the musical world he created,he is very unique.
I tried other inrto's but Tumbleweed's fit like a glove and now I can't hear it any other way.
Thanks for listening and reviewing,I appreciate it!
Allen
on Face It - ft Twanna1 by AllenV
In this environment that zoom sound works miracles and your fluent guitar style matches her voice in excellence. Awesome collab.
/pmk - TAE
Twanna knows how she want's it to sound and how to get it.
Thanks again for checking it out pmk.
Al
on Face It - ft Twanna1 by AllenV
But..go visit Twanna's page,she did all the creativity.
I sent her about three guitar takes for this song and she put it all together.Also she is trying, and I believe "doing it"... to blend the genres for her musical style as you notice so that is also a giant credit to her...I'm just honored to be along for the ride!
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Allen
Thanks so much again Mack.