Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 12th Feb 2026 - 12 hours ago
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dimestop
dimestop 12th Jul 2022 17:26 - 3 years ago

on Twilight by Zootman
wow Chris this is organic on an epic scale, im horizontal not from smoking pot either. valhalla great plugin, reverb & delay spot on. you could be in a zen garden or yoga retreat, on a dessert island or in the Indian Sumatra and you only have to close your eyes, this could take you to wherever you wish to be great mix bro
Zootman
Zootman replied 14th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
thanks a lot Paul, I think horizontal is the way to go for this one too.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 12th Jul 2022 12:24 - 3 years ago

on Twilight by Zootman
Its the kind of music you can hear when you have a yin yang body treatment.
The combination with this kind of music makes you relax.
Well done!!
Zootman
Zootman replied 14th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks Rita, I think it is healthy to try and enter a contemplative state, sometimes things just move too fast.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 12th Jul 2022 07:42 - 3 years ago

on Twilight by Zootman
I like it a lot bro. And Ur wlcme
crucethus
crucethus 12th Jul 2022 05:58 - 3 years ago

on Twilight by Zootman
There is an eno-esque quality about this one from two eras. His early Evening Star, but also "An Ending Ascent".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VC6FEfQaO0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlaTeXX3uH8
You kind of melded the aesthetic of both works!
good work a pleasant journey
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Pretty hard to do ambient and not reference Brian Eno (One Brain) in some way. Thanks for the links, I listened to both, wasn't familiar with either though I have listened to a reasonable amount of Eno's ambient stuff (Ambient 4 and Before/After Science) were a bit of a fav. Thanks for the listen and commented man, much appreciated.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 12th Jul 2022 05:58 - 3 years ago

on Twilight by Zootman
I Downloaded and put this in my permanent chill tf out playlist on my phone
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 12th Jul 2022 05:56 - 3 years ago

on Twilight by Zootman
Dude this literally transformed my entire evening. seriously. There's some intangible ingredient in there somewhere....some vibe that wholeheartedly agrees with me. 9/10 on potential AD/HD relief alone. Thanks my guy
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
That's great to hear. i have to admit to being quite pleased with the accoustic guitars (the main 'pad' type ingredient). They were slowed down by at least half, then I used valhalla supermassive for a big wet long reverb/delay with the dry audio 99% removed. sounds pretty organic to me, the way it swells, sometimes like strings, sometimes voices, sometimes breathing or sighing. Thanks for the listen and download.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 9th Jul 2022 01:39 - 3 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman
I really love the bells, the ambient synths and the vocals especially. Dope!
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks man. I was pretty happy with this one. Haven't had much time to listen or compose lately, though I did post an ambient thing today, might feature it sometime. I'm also looking forward to another listen to those tracks you sent me! Cheers.
theHumps
theHumps 6th Jul 2022 21:51 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Hey! This is great, the vibe is very cool. This should be in the movie Boogie Nights, lol!!

Great tempo to walk to with some decent headphones so you can hear the bass loud. Vox work perfectly. What can I say that hasn't already been said, sweet track man!

Wayne
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Just listened to your latest, great fun! Thanks for the listen. Funny you mention walking to this. I do a lot of walking for work and pleasure and I think sometimes just about all my music is at a walking tempo!
Lonelyawxy
Lonelyawxy 6th Jul 2022 14:58 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
This one is so sick, I don't even have words to express it! Very good job!

Lonelyawxy.
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Sick is probably a reasonable description! Thanks a lot for listening.
terryjmhitsong
terryjmhitsong 4th Jul 2022 17:31 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
way cool start....diggin it....that bass is killer....lyrics cool too....good vc performance bro.....a great great jam track....actually a wee bit of floyd jam feel...cheers
Zootman
Zootman replied 6th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks Terry, definitely a jam. when i listen to it now I'm not sure if the vox/lyrics are a tease or a taunt, but I kinda like the ambiguity. Cheers Chris
atw
atw 2nd Jul 2022 22:01 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Cool track, really like it. The atmo, keys, the sounds ... great!
Zootman
Zootman replied 4th Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thank you, I appreciate the listen and comment as always. I've been thinking I should probably edit it down a bit but haven't got around to it.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 25th Jun 2022 15:12 - 3 years ago

on mourning the death of a pacifist by Zootman
Nah the imperfect arrangement of the vocals give it a Personal almost lounge-like quality to it. Dont sell yourself short my friend.
Zootman
Zootman replied 26th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks man, and thanks for checking out some more of my stuff! A pretty random selection of genres!
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 25th Jun 2022 14:49 - 3 years ago

on mourning the death of a pacifist by Zootman
Atmospheric, this track feels lived in
Zootman
Zootman replied 25th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks, was kind of inspired by living a wee while on the Chatham Islands. An atmospheric place on many levels. Funnily enough I was listening to this just now and thinking the vocals don't sound that great.
daydreamnightdream
daydreamnightdream 24th Jun 2022 21:14 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Hey Chris! I can hear alot of funk influences in this and your voice goes well with the song!

Well done!
Zootman
Zootman replied 24th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
A Rick astley fan huh? Sure. Yeah well actually I called it funk initially. Then change it. Cheers man.
crucethus
crucethus 24th Jun 2022 20:09 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
loved the wah guitars but the real star is the drums and that funky bass. Almost an I'm afraid of Americans feel to it. Awesome work, fav'd
Zootman
Zootman replied 24th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks Cru, yep the two things I didn't create lol. But yeah as soon as I got the bass and drums together I knew I had to use it. Cheers.
OMaille
OMaille 23rd Jun 2022 15:05 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Great track Zootman. Beat is so funky. I’m feeling a lot of Massive Attack on this one. Really enjoyed this!
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
I started out calling it funk. Thanks for listening
klmr29
klmr29 23rd Jun 2022 07:01 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
hi zootman !!! nice track here...
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Jul 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks a lot for your time and ears
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 18th Jun 2022 15:08 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
I'd love a vocal sample or 2 from u man, could be a sick chorus or Atmos for sure
Zootman
Zootman replied 18th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Would be cool to hear, have emailed you via LM
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 18th Jun 2022 14:53 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Dude I have listened to this 5 times today. The EXACT vibe at the EXACT time I needed it. Thank you so much for this! It almost has a Gorillaz or Cake-ish sound to it. Not remotely a bad thing.
Zootman
Zootman replied 18th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
I'm glad to hear it man. I've emailed you via Looperman and given you my email address. Send me yours and I'll flick you the vocal stems. All I ask is if you make something with it, that you share it with me too! Cheers Chris
beatslala93
beatslala93 18th Jun 2022 13:45 - 3 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
bonjour, c'est un très jolie morceaux de music merci a toi…
Zootman
Zootman replied 18th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Merci beaucoup, thanks for listening and taking the time to comment.
dimestop
dimestop 17th Jun 2022 15:01 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
this is so fresh Chris got a hip hop bounce in there with that jazz, the title is cool AF. another great vocal mate, it appealled to me and my situation over the last year or so with work colleagues, all gutless pricks, no more fuck with me now, i threatened them, and walked out. not the cleverest thing, but i dont do clever, just reality.
thats why ive been quiet of late, lost my mojo a bit, not been in the mood even though i got my upgrade, i aint done nothing.
but ive done a bit of listening today and this and others have perked me up in the 30 degree uk sun, yep its red hot. and to top it, the start of my cities dance and street art festival, last year was great.
cool listen for me for sure, there is daring in it just like me
Zootman
Zootman replied 19th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
woah man, heatwave. good luck with the dance comp bro. and sorry to hear about the job, I remember you being pretty excited about getting it a while back :( Hope we'll hear something new from you soon but you know, if the inspiration isn't there sometimes its best just to accept that. Then one day..boom, something emerges out of nothing.
pseudoble
pseudoble 17th Jun 2022 03:16 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Get down!

Nice swampy vibe, great playing all round (esp the guitar and keys), great vocal performance, lyric made me smile, great sound, cool beats.

When are you touring? Im buying a ticket ; )
Zootman
Zootman replied 19th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
swampy yes, you know no-one has ever lost out combining the themes of sex and religion, thinking of the Reverend Al Green, Madonna and probably many others. I was pretty happy with the lyrics too, such as they are!
Modnex
Modnex 16th Jun 2022 11:15 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
This song is a mix of so many things that I would have never thought worked together. Not only did you make it work but you did it in the greatest way possible, smooth like a criminal. It's like rock, jazz, and a little sprinkle of hip hop all bundled into one. Great work here!
Zootman
Zootman replied 19th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
cheers man, yes a bit of a mashup I guess, but you know how these things just seem to evolve...thanks alot for the listen and comment.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 14th Jun 2022 15:56 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
This is like Stereo MCs got ahold of a Tom Waits tune, turned it into a funkcicle and had Ray Manzarek lick it.

Cool, man. I dig it.

Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman replied 15th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Great comment! I've been a big Tom waits fan for decades, and who hasn't got into the doors at some point in their lives?! Thanks for listening.
BaoBou
BaoBou 14th Jun 2022 12:27 - 3 years ago

on jesus has a mighty sword by Zootman
Very cool. At some points you flirt with total chaos but that's part of it I think and you manage to bring it all back to a great sound. Well worth a listen (or 2, or 3).
Zootman
Zootman replied 15th Jun 2022 - 3 years ago
Thanks a lot, yes I was aiming for that sort of chaotic coming at you from all directions effect in places. Thanks for listening...
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