Zootman

Greetings, the usual suspects are listening and commenting, which is lovely. Yeah I reckon it's an eyes closed kind of track, I think mine were anyway :) appreciate the listen and fav as always cheers

dimestop 11th Jan 2022 22:30 - 4 years ago

on adrift by Zootman

Well that was well worth 5.06 mins of my time, agree with cyber it's got an indie feel within a soft rock track. Been waiting for you to sing again Chris. The guitars are great the bass is hard the drums are staged really good beat kick and snare, but the star of this piece is your vocal mate, very very cool, it's fresh, you impressed me, original creative and exceptionally good. Great job faved

Zootman replied 11th Jan 2022 - 4 years ago

Kia ora Paul, thanks so much. I must be a poor judge of my own stuff cause I thought the vox were the week point! It was improv and one take but still, you should have heard what I cut out, warbling all over the place trying to find melody and words. Och aye

bringerofDOOM 11th Jan 2022 15:56 - 4 years ago

on adrift by Zootman

It's the bonus track. Every once in a while a MP3 will be silent for 10 or 15 minutes, then something like this would pop up. Ahh the hey day of the CD...

Not a mess.

Hey, since you have the balls to sing I should send you a backing track or something.

Faved.

Zootman replied 11th Jan 2022 - 4 years ago

Ha yeah I remember a few of those. Sometimes they were the best tracks on the album. Not sure I'd call what I do singing, specially on this one it's pretty flat in places. The whole thing was improv and spontaneous and only got done cause wife and kids were away and I got up to mischief. Anyway, welcome to send me something that would be cool.

pseudoble 11th Jan 2022 10:53 - 4 years ago

on adrift by Zootman

Very cool mate - kind of ed keupper meets martin phillipps sound but all your own. Love your voice, love the slacker guitar feel and the ambience and nice sound and mix up with the drums.

Zootman replied 11th Jan 2022 - 4 years ago

Cheers Ian, thanks for your helpful comments on the draft I sent you.

kingmt77 10th Jan 2022 19:39 - 4 years ago

on horse to water by Zootman

zootman, you handled the business with this wall to wall sound. Great mixing as well. Now for the guitar, that did it totally for me. I thoroughly enjoyed your work here.
M.T.

Zootman replied 10th Jan 2022 - 4 years ago

Kia ora, thanks, nice to get some feedback again on this. Yeah I was pretty happy with the wah guitar, felt a bit self indulgent having such a long coda but couldn't bring myself to edit it down. thanks again.

Spivkurl 5th Jan 2022 21:12 - 4 years ago

on to the sea by Zootman

I got the urge to click an acoustic track, and I'm glad I did! Your vocals and the lyrics are wondrous! The guitar work made a perfect bed for these words, and it's tone is awesome. Really liked this song! Faved for sure!

Zootman replied 6th Jan 2022 - 4 years ago

Thanks a lot mate, appreciate the listen and comment. Cheers to you.

Spivkurl 4th Jan 2022 20:39 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman

This is a classic and pleasurable listen for sure! I'm loving the chilled out drum rhythms, as well as the dubby bass work. The vocals fit in just perfect with the vibe of the track. Amazing collaboration! Faved for sure!

Zootman replied 4th Jan 2022 - 4 years ago

Hi, thanks very much for the listen and fav :) This is one of my favorite tracks of mine!

weston63 27th Dec 2021 17:13 - 4 years ago

on to the sea by Zootman

Hi Zootman would it be ok to do remix of your song let me know thanks weston.

Zootman replied 27th Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

Sure thanks that would be great.

RuslanG 17th Dec 2021 12:24 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Well done! Both versions are good!

Pagu 11th Dec 2021 07:52 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman

the song took me to a cozy bar for a glass of good whiskey. Great

Zootman replied 18th Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

Good to hear, single malt I hope, thanks for the listen.

T576 4th Dec 2021 05:24 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Smooth chill. Instrumentation verry good to my ears. vocals fit the track. PEACE. T576 OUT.

Zootman replied 9th Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks a lot, always nice to get some feedback. Cheers.

Nodog 3rd Dec 2021 11:55 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

nice and tranquil vibe kinda reminded me of lucy in the sky with diamonds meets pink floyd your voice suits it very well good work my friend. Robbie :)

Zootman replied 9th Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

Ah well with two references like that I gotta be happy:) thanks for the listen and comment mate.

IAmLegendary 2nd Dec 2021 15:51 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Different Than Most But Loved!

Legendary!

Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

hi there, 'different' is a really nice compliment for me. Thanks a lot for the listen and comment. all the best.

crucethus 1st Dec 2021 19:00 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Aces. The mix is great, instrument choices are also really good. Your mellow vox is hypnotizing. About 2:19 was a good tremolo effect stereo-wise. And then came back again at 3:00. A little coda at 4:00. good work.

Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

Hi Cru, thanks a lot. Despite the fairly serious lyric/story I had fun making this one. Good to know you thought it was OK. cheers Chris

BananaLu 30th Nov 2021 10:43 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Great soundcape, entry into a dreamworld. Everything is so niced layered amazing vibe an feel you created. Today i was suprised to hear a track with your mellow voice. It has something natural that calms me down. It fits perfect to your beat. The lyrics are amazing , honest and real. I want to hear more of this kind.

Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

I read this poem in a book I keep by the toilet, and the words of the poem resonated with me. Sometimes I believe everyone in this world is fighting some sort of battle. Anyway, glad you found it calming, that was the effect I was trying for. All the best Chris.

mudhoen 30th Nov 2021 08:41 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Great track and vocals. The mix is top notch. Love how you have implented the guitar and bells to add a lot of atmospheric vibe.

Zootman replied 2nd Dec 2021 - 4 years ago

Hi there, always good to hear the mix sounds OK. I have to mix mostly through headphones (or the car stereo!) so not always easy to know how it translates. Cheers Chris

TheFemiFactor 25th Nov 2021 06:22 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Very smooth instrumental. Good job on the mix as well.

Zootman replied 28th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

cool thanks for the listen and comment mate. Cheers.

Shaman77 24th Nov 2021 17:29 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

It's fascinating, there's a little bit here in my opinion Pink Floyd)

Zootman replied 28th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

fascinating, I like that!

theHumps 22nd Nov 2021 04:23 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

I especially like the tremolo on the guitar. Kinda spacey, a bit trippy. Not a big fan of the drums but i do like the overall feel and atmosphere of the track. Vox sound decent in the mix, interesting lyrics too.

Cool!

Wayne

Zootman replied 28th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Hi Wayne, thanks for the honest feedback. Might be right about the drums, maybe I'll look at trying some lofi type hits. Cheers
Chris

T576 22nd Nov 2021 04:22 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman

zoot, this is real. Real good. If you can't feel this, you're in a coma. Great lofi track. PEACE. T576 OUT.

Zootman replied 25th Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Hey man thanks a lot for your listen and comment.

DijamMusic 22nd Nov 2021 02:01 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Hey Chris.
You know we do lay carpets in our dunnies.
That should tell you something!
Lovely guitar play, mate.
Your voice is great here.
Well done
Maj

Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Ha ha, given the international flava here I thought a lot of people might not know what a dunny was! Cheers man.

randomuser13 22nd Nov 2021 00:18 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Love the vibes man! Dope work!

Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks a lot man, and thanks for the listen and comment. That's a nice reward.

AtticElla 21st Nov 2021 18:36 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Beautiful composition and I love your vocals. You've got a very soothing voice. Amazing guitar at 3:30 absolutely love that sound. Great listen!

Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Thank you very much, it's lovely to get some feedback and to hear someone enjoyed it. All the best to you.

RitajustRita 21st Nov 2021 10:53 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Wow sounds cool!!
Your voice/song on it is just great.
That beat is awesome!!

Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks Rita, I really liked it too. Must be satisfying being able to make your own beats as you do.

pseudoble 21st Nov 2021 09:52 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman

Nice work mate - I just got myself some new monitors and this sounds great on them - the drums and the bass especially- though all this is very nice (again your vocal is reminding me of The Chills) really strangling that guitar but it fits well for the track and the sound production is excellent

Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago

Cheers Ian, the bass was off an organ vst, I used it on death of a pacifist track too, thought it sounded really rich and warm. When you gonna break out your Hammond?!

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