This was better than expected! Great vocal character and positive lyrics. I also like the changes, helps to break it up.
The only suggestion I can muster is I felt the vocal panning was too extreme from left to right. Not a big complaint at all. I still really dig this track.
Thanks allot for chiming in, my friend. Yeah, I used the surround effect on just that ambient vocal track. I didn't (and usually don't) pan the main vocals or bass tracks on my songs. I thought that vocal intro would give it an interesting effect going from one speaker to the other.
How are you, my friend? Thanks so much for hitting me up with your kind words.
This is a bit different for me, so I wasn't too sure how it would go over. I found these vocal loops and they appealed to me, so thought I'd try to work the music around them. I love orchestral music so thought I could also work some in along with a favorite instrument, the mellotron.
this is some really enjoyable tune, not really a proper 'song' that much for me but just a nice combination of different short instrumental solo sections and that is perfectly fine!
I find the bass line and the keys really inspiring. to me funk styles will always sound modern - they are a true source for a great amount of contemporary music.
I will check out the bands you mentioned, thanks for some nice inspiration.
Wow really nice track. Brings back good memories, and when you said Unfortunately, this music is lost on today's artists. I am a little lost in this since I do not hear music in today's artists.
I think Soundhound and I am on the same page also.
Glad you like it and took time to comment. I agree...I seem to dwell in the past, musically, since I just can't find anything in today's music worth listening to.
Hope things are going well. We have corresponded in awhile.
You are right Scott...
This style has gone by the wayside, like Classical... :) the bone yard
is full of good music, that this generation will never understand...
They have dumb down the music playing tools, so the don't have
to think...Just Drag and Drop...They don't need to play anything
anymore, there is really no work involved " No Talent Needed " to
become a Star or so they think...
Back in the day, if you couldn't play it there was no instrument
that would say it for you...
If we had these tools back then, and did things the way we did
Man...The whole game would have been different, it cost me a
small fortune to do the tracks I did back then...
You've done Motown some Justice with this track...
Nice 1...My Man...
Thanks allot, TG. Your comment of doing justice to Motown means allot! You're right, the kids today just don't get it. Unless you go to an oldies show or listen to an oldies station, you can't hear it. I knew there was something strange when a guy scratching records on stage was considered a musician. In the early days, scratching records was considered noise. Now it's considered music and a turntable is considered an instrument! Oh well.
Oh yes...it is funk...and not just that, it's a sensational
one! Due to lack of time I won't go into details but this is as inspiring and powerful as it gets! Faved for sure!
But you are playing this music Scott, fortunatelly (o.k. you are not tody's guy...:-)
Sensational groovy based music with your innovative drum...tha bass is more than good...that part from 3.03: the drum, bass duel is outstanding...
Yes, I create what I love, so even though I reach back to the past for inspiration, I always hope other fine musicians, like yourself, can still appreciate it. Try as I might, I just can't find inspiration in today's music, unless it's jazz.
Love every elements of this jammy, groovy tune...specially that little key from 1.15, the organ from 2.49 and that guitar-key duel than...awesome track...
I had to look up who Sandy Nelson was, pardon my ignorance but after listening you are correct sir. The drums do indeed have a similar style and are also very cool. I dig songs played using lots of toms. I love good old straight up blues based rock and roll. I want to sit in and jam, ha!
Ever hear of Hoyt Curtin? One thing he was known for doing was tv cartoon themes like Jonny Quest in the 60's. The drums totally rock in his music, you may like his music, figured I would suggest checking him out. Been listening to him a lot lately.
Not sure how ya got Ian Anderson to play some flute but that was a neat choice of instruments. ;) Was it live or a sample? Cool horns, guitar, keys and of course the drums were exceptional. The composition was as great as the execution on the production/playing.
Thanks for your most pleasant comment. I sure wish we could jam together. Although I do love making music digitally with my friends, I do miss live playing.
Sandy was a big inspiration for me. Not a great drummer, but he played allot of drums in his music, which, as a kid, I really liked. I looked for anything with drum solos. Hell, I literally wore out In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
I checked out Hoyt Curtin and, although I've heard his music for years, I never knew who he was. Really good stuff BTW.
Yeah, Ian and I are pretty tight, so he helps out on occasion. These were samples, unfortunately.
indeed the toms from 0:36 reminded pretty much 'Let there be drums' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC9okWm8A6o (I did a little YT search:) It's an old styled special kind of rock - very bluesy, not something I am listening very often...
Thanks allot for your comment and the links. I checked them out and have heard 'Let there be drum' many times. His drumming was simple enough, that as a kid, I could play his beats, so it was a good learning exercise. I'm surprised there wasn't more of his stuff on YT. He did many albums.
I hadn't heard that particular Weather Report track, but am quite familiar with them. If memory serves, you do some styles similar to them.
very cool...the very up-front guitar bit caught me a bit by surprise to start with...great job on the production...placement/panning...and putting the band all together in the same place left to right & front to back......as always the drums are notably good, as is the musicianship,...its some easy none shaking goodness Scott...enjoyed the listen big time....fav.....Ed
Funky pleasant track.
Good bass riff.
Guitars are really on spot: probably they are the main-actor here.
Impeccable drum work, as usual ... may I add ;-)
Ciao, Domenico
Very tasty track to get us moving and headbanging slowly...guitar from 0.18 reminds me Lenny Kravitz...guitar solo from 2.20 is outstanding and the whole track pulsates incredibly...
Live number surely...
Back in the day, this was the way you got that down for sure...
Great feel very real real nice mix of it all, done with flavour
the whole track...
Well done...
Ya know, I have been browsing for loops and samples for years. I get them from friends or on different sites, including this one. When I hear something I can possibly use, I just file it, so I never really know where I get any given file. If you ever hear anything you like and can use, lmk and I'll toss it your way.
Listening to this and many other tracks on here by others makes me realize how far I have to go to become anywhere near as good.
Loved and downloaded.
Steve
on All This Time by ScottB55
This was better than expected! Great vocal character and positive lyrics. I also like the changes, helps to break it up.
The only suggestion I can muster is I felt the vocal panning was too extreme from left to right. Not a big complaint at all. I still really dig this track.
Take care.
Evan
Thanks allot for chiming in, my friend. Yeah, I used the surround effect on just that ambient vocal track. I didn't (and usually don't) pan the main vocals or bass tracks on my songs. I thought that vocal intro would give it an interesting effect going from one speaker to the other.
Cheers,
Scott
on All This Time by ScottB55
Incredible soft-rock with that violin...:-)
Voice, guitar and the groovy are from your best...
When I listened to your track, a Hungarian song flashed in...donno why? probably the same hopeful moments and feelings...:-)
http://indavideo.hu/video/Tabani_Istvan_-_Csillag_szuletik_-_Fenyev_tavolsag__zsuri
Danke
How are you, my friend? Thanks so much for hitting me up with your kind words.
This is a bit different for me, so I wasn't too sure how it would go over. I found these vocal loops and they appealed to me, so thought I'd try to work the music around them. I love orchestral music so thought I could also work some in along with a favorite instrument, the mellotron.
Cheers,
Scott
on All This Time by ScottB55
Cheers,
Scott
on Psychedelic Funk by ScottB55
this is some really enjoyable tune, not really a proper 'song' that much for me but just a nice combination of different short instrumental solo sections and that is perfectly fine!
I find the bass line and the keys really inspiring. to me funk styles will always sound modern - they are a true source for a great amount of contemporary music.
I will check out the bands you mentioned, thanks for some nice inspiration.
all the best to you, alex
Thanks allot for taking the time to listen and comment on my track. Yeah, give The Temptations a listen. They were a great group.
Cheers,
Scott
on Psychedelic Funk by ScottB55
I think Soundhound and I am on the same page also.
Glad you like it and took time to comment. I agree...I seem to dwell in the past, musically, since I just can't find anything in today's music worth listening to.
Hope things are going well. We have corresponded in awhile.
Cheers,
Scott
on Psychedelic Funk by ScottB55
This style has gone by the wayside, like Classical... :) the bone yard
is full of good music, that this generation will never understand...
They have dumb down the music playing tools, so the don't have
to think...Just Drag and Drop...They don't need to play anything
anymore, there is really no work involved " No Talent Needed " to
become a Star or so they think...
Back in the day, if you couldn't play it there was no instrument
that would say it for you...
If we had these tools back then, and did things the way we did
Man...The whole game would have been different, it cost me a
small fortune to do the tracks I did back then...
You've done Motown some Justice with this track...
Nice 1...My Man...
Peace...TG.
Cheers,
Scott
on Psychedelic Funk by ScottB55
one! Due to lack of time I won't go into details but this is as inspiring and powerful as it gets! Faved for sure!
Compliments_____Orlando
Cheers,
Scott
on Psychedelic Funk by ScottB55
Sensational groovy based music with your innovative drum...tha bass is more than good...that part from 3.03: the drum, bass duel is outstanding...
You did it again...respect, Danke
Always a pleasure to hear from you, my friend.
Cheers,
Scott
on Walking the Funk by ScottB55
Compliments______Orlando
I've been going through some older tracks of mine and have missed some replies. My sincerest apologies for this long reply.
Thanks so much for your listen and kind words, my friend.
Cheers,
Scott
on Walking the Funk by ScottB55
Cheers,
Scott
on Walking the Funk by ScottB55
Almost has that Fist Full Of Dollars sound, only the drums change that
dynamic...
Still solid project...
Peace...TG.
Cheers,
Scott
on Walking the Funk by ScottB55
This is outstanding!!!
Love every elements of this jammy, groovy tune...specially that little key from 1.15, the organ from 2.49 and that guitar-key duel than...awesome track...
Hats off, Danke
Cheers,
Scott
on Disko DisWay by ScottB55
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner.
Thanks allot for your coment, my friend. Glad you like it.
Cheers,
Scott
on Sandys Beat by ScottB55
I must admit this tune wasn't really my style of guitar playing but I hope everyone enjoys it.
Cheers,
Scott
on Sandys Beat by ScottB55
Ever hear of Hoyt Curtin? One thing he was known for doing was tv cartoon themes like Jonny Quest in the 60's. The drums totally rock in his music, you may like his music, figured I would suggest checking him out. Been listening to him a lot lately.
Not sure how ya got Ian Anderson to play some flute but that was a neat choice of instruments. ;) Was it live or a sample? Cool horns, guitar, keys and of course the drums were exceptional. The composition was as great as the execution on the production/playing.
Well done Scott and company!
Wayne
Thanks for your most pleasant comment. I sure wish we could jam together. Although I do love making music digitally with my friends, I do miss live playing.
Sandy was a big inspiration for me. Not a great drummer, but he played allot of drums in his music, which, as a kid, I really liked. I looked for anything with drum solos. Hell, I literally wore out In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
I checked out Hoyt Curtin and, although I've heard his music for years, I never knew who he was. Really good stuff BTW.
Yeah, Ian and I are pretty tight, so he helps out on occasion. These were samples, unfortunately.
Cheers,
Scott
on Sandys Beat by ScottB55
indeed the toms from 0:36 reminded pretty much 'Let there be drums' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC9okWm8A6o (I did a little YT search:) It's an old styled special kind of rock - very bluesy, not something I am listening very often...
Nice flute action and Rhodes coming in at 3:34.
My favourite part is 3:25 - 4:00. It definitely reminds early 70's improvised funky jazz in the manner of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bIk1Wl21Yk
Nice one!
Best greetings, Alex
Thanks allot for your comment and the links. I checked them out and have heard 'Let there be drum' many times. His drumming was simple enough, that as a kid, I could play his beats, so it was a good learning exercise. I'm surprised there wasn't more of his stuff on YT. He did many albums.
I hadn't heard that particular Weather Report track, but am quite familiar with them. If memory serves, you do some styles similar to them.
Cheers,
Scott
on Sandys Beat by ScottB55
What an innovative genre is 'rock'...look at yours, Alex's (Promenade) or my track...they all uploaded under rock...:-)
Feeling, groovy, technicality, percussivness (is there an English word like this?)
Bravo Scott, this is outstanding!!!
Danke
Your English is fine and very complimentary.
Cheers,
Scott
on Rock n Roll Empire by ScottB55
So sorry for not getting back to you sooner.
Thanks for your comment.
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Funky Fannie by ScottB55
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Funky Fannie by ScottB55
Good bass riff.
Guitars are really on spot: probably they are the main-actor here.
Impeccable drum work, as usual ... may I add ;-)
Ciao, Domenico
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Funky Fannie by ScottB55
Very tasty track to get us moving and headbanging slowly...guitar from 0.18 reminds me Lenny Kravitz...guitar solo from 2.20 is outstanding and the whole track pulsates incredibly...
Live number surely...
Respect and handshake, Danke
Thanks so much for taking to time out of your day to hit me up with your kind words. It's much appreciated.
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Funky Fannie by ScottB55
Back in the day, this was the way you got that down for sure...
Great feel very real real nice mix of it all, done with flavour
the whole track...
Well done...
Peace...TG.
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Funky Fannie by ScottB55
Cheers,
Scott
on Funky Funky Fannie by ScottB55
very quality loops in here - hopefully lm members will be able to perform guitars and synths (and trumpets!) like this some day as well.
Where these loops are from, if I may ask?
Good funky number with nice guitar lines.
Alex
Ya know, I have been browsing for loops and samples for years. I get them from friends or on different sites, including this one. When I hear something I can possibly use, I just file it, so I never really know where I get any given file. If you ever hear anything you like and can use, lmk and I'll toss it your way.
Cheers,
Scott
on Bring The Sun by ScottB55
Loved and downloaded.
Steve
Just keep playing around and experimenting. I learn something new just about every new track I do.
Cheers,
Scott