Zootman

Zootman

Trust those who seek the truth
New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Last Online : 22nd Aug 2026 - 11 hours ago
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sirefox
sirefox 21st Nov 2021 09:50 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman
Bonita canción amigo Chris, me gusta mucho la intro. Buena voz, muy trabajada y agradable. La base musical está muy bien construida, igual que la mezcla, se oye muy nítido y claro. Gran pista hermano. Que tengas un buen día. Paz y salud.
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks Fantastic Mr Fox, glad it sounded good, I struggle with the production stuff so that's nice to hear. Good day to you.
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 21st Nov 2021 06:22 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman
Nice music box. Took a second to find the beat, but when it came in is was crystal clear. Nice deep vox and melodic choices. Did you sing the harmony or cheat?

Very nice instrumentation and mix all the way through. Tasteful breaks.

Had to download this one, you get a fav.
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Hey there, cheers for the listen and fav. Funny considering our wee conversation re trap genre. Well...I have sung some harmonies before but not on this one. However I did record two separate vocals (i.e. I didn't use a doubler).I used a harmonizer (aegean music pitchproof harmonizer) freebie. It sounds completely artificial if you have too much wet mix in it, but I tried to use it just enough to colour the vox. I guess if you weren't sure I may have been subtle enough.
dimestop
dimestop 21st Nov 2021 01:19 - 4 years ago

on Not Waving But Drowning by Zootman
That synergy you talk of :)) strange mate, I love the vibe of this though, it's another crying out feel, great vocal mate great choice of poem well you liked my horn, I love your zen bells they are killer a great listen with wonderful instruments in zen
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
some days I think there's no such thing as chance, next day I believe the opposite. Yeah I wanted to tell a story with this one, though it isn't actually based on any real event or personal experience. I love the poem, it is in a book I keep next to the dunny (toilet) for when you want to sit and think.
Shaman77
Shaman77 20th Nov 2021 20:29 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
great mood, couldn't resist and picked up a video sequence)
https://www.facebook.com/100003065426583/videos/1332403437215411/
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks Mr Shaman, I really enjoyed your video clip. I always appreciate your work and when you decide to mess with my stuff. All the best to you.
MPOProduction
MPOProduction 18th Nov 2021 18:33 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
this is very nice track !! ... amazing vocal and I. love the little details !!
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks a lot. yeah I wish I could sing like that!
BONEZONMARZ
BONEZONMARZ 16th Nov 2021 18:20 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
This is great man, pseudoble’s idea was really good. It’s classic yet modern. Really like the instrumental you put together it’s so different. Keep going man :)
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks Bonez, Dimestep did a pretty cool remix of the instrumental track you should check it out sometime.
kingmt77
kingmt77 16th Nov 2021 11:47 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
zootman2u, nice, nice tune. The communication between the vocals and the trumpet is top shelf. The synth work at 2:48 is genius. Great work as always.
M.T.
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Nov 2021 - 4 years ago
Cheers MT, thanks a lot. Yeah I liked the synth, that was pretty much mucking around then I decided I really dug it. Funny how that happens a lot.
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 10th Sep 2021 05:13 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Spectacular! And it's that old school oldies vibe that got to me on this one
Zootman
Zootman replied 10th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Yeah man imagine being as cool as that, singing like Jack. Even his name is cool lol
CINCOCENT
CINCOCENT 10th Sep 2021 05:12 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Holy Smokies this is awesome this is so different I love this
Zootman
Zootman replied 10th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi CCC that's the best compliment there is! Been listening to your tracks too lately but hadn't commented sorry, even though I've been digging them. You are a master at what you do musically and in terms of production. Churr.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 9th Sep 2021 20:04 - 4 years ago

on Blood Moon by Zootman
The D-n-B part is good. I like that. It's got a good classic beat, It's not overloaded with growly synths, (which is something I'm guilty of doing.)

The ambient beginning. I really dug that. The bass line in it is groovy as #####. It's got a real Roger Waters appeal circa Saucer Full Of Secrets. I love the evolving synths, and the heavily reverbed background SFX. Honestly, I think you should go back and make a full track out just that.

Alternatively, it would be cool if you strung some of the Ambient half through the D-n-B half to kind of tie them together a little more. Maybe bring the evolving synths into it, or work in that bass line.

But, that's just my own opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

Overall man, great track.

Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi Valvedriver, thanks for those insightful comments, there's some good ideas there. I wish I had more time to indulge this passion. By the way, the mysterious womens voice in the ambient section is someone praying in tongues (backwards). Have you ever read Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson? Pretty cool book and has a theme running through it of glossolalia so that was the inspiration. And thanks for listening to a bunch of other tracks, much appreciated. I checked out your website too, pretty cool man.
ioncewas
ioncewas 7th Sep 2021 14:38 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Hi Zootman2u, really great vocal track; pretty jazzy, trip-hoppy; and cool trumpet :) All instruments go well with each other, nothing out of the ordinary, pretty laid back. Good work.
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Cheers mate. Appreciate your comments. Thanks a lot.
SpeakUpProd
SpeakUpProd 7th Sep 2021 10:27 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
wow this warm sounding adventure really made me forget all the trouble. simply stunning.....
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Very glad to be out service. All the best to you.
xstokes
xstokes 6th Sep 2021 21:20 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
damn, i immediately flashed on the opening montage of new orleans streets in jarmusch’s down by law. dimensional, tripping version. pseudo’s got a hell of an earwig and your acting out on his suggestion is fantastic!
Zootman
Zootman replied 6th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
yeah i was super stoked with his suggestion and work on this. mine is basically derivative of his but slowed down and slightly dubified. thanks man. will email you shortly.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 5th Sep 2021 14:59 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
This is a pretty cool mixup.

I was especially digging 2:50 to 3:50. In my opinion, that whole section could have been doubled in length. It's got such a nice ethereal groove to it, that it was over before it started. So to speak. But, then again, I'm a fan of really long instrumentals. That's why I listen to Doom Metal. HA!

Anyhow. I really dig the genre mixing. You made it sound good.

Keep up the good work, and take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi there, thanks a lot. Yep there's something soothing about a sine wave!
klmr29
klmr29 4th Sep 2021 17:35 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
really like it ....fav
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
hey mate, much appreciated your listen and fav. Thanks for commenting. have a good day/night wherever you are.
crucethus
crucethus 3rd Sep 2021 03:46 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
An awesome creative melding of these 2 genres. especially impressed with the engineering. spatial depth was very tasteful when it needed to be. That riddim g-tar was awesome reminded me of Sly and Robbie mixes, great work, Favd
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Hey there, thanks very much. Really appreciate the listen, comment and fav. I have to admit to being pretty happy with this track!
phantomhim
phantomhim 2nd Sep 2021 12:05 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Like that. Easy on the ears in a good way. Not harsh sounding at all. Soothing.
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks a lot, hope you have a great day/night. Thanks for the listen and comment.
theHumps
theHumps 2nd Sep 2021 06:52 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Cool twist from the original. The vocals and horn match up so well with the reggae part, great mashup! Not much about this I didn't like.

Funny how things work out sometimes.

Wayne
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
HI Wayne, I was real happy with how this turned out. I'm glad you liked it. Cheers for that.
pseudoble
pseudoble 31st Aug 2021 00:42 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Ha - I noticed the changed waveform - Im used to the other one now but this is still damn fine to my ears : )
Zootman
Zootman replied 31st Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
ha yeah hope you don't mind, its definitely not that I dislike yours, just seemed a shame not to put mine up when I put a fair bit of work into it too. this one is certainly not in any hurry, hopefully its not too slow. Slightly different feel to yours I guess.
Shaman77
Shaman77 30th Aug 2021 17:48 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Excellent)
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
much obliged
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 30th Aug 2021 15:53 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
This is a special nice combination!!!
Great job mister!!
Zootman
Zootman replied 1st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
cool thanks, glad u liked it:)
dimestop
dimestop 29th Aug 2021 20:59 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Wow Chris a slightly different feel, but sticking to that jazz feel, the lyric is lit, hope you agree to the tweaks I've made to ours
Zootman
Zootman replied 30th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Cheers man, all Pseudoble work. I have a version I'm mucking around with too but it's slower and maybe slightly dubby. And yeah, commented on your version just before, it's real good man I really like it. Personally I think you improved the mix a lot, to me it hangs together just right now. Will download when I'm on the computer again. Thanks again for playing around with it, it's so cool that you were inspired enough to do that.
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 29th Aug 2021 14:10 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Wow, Chris.
God I love your voice man
Very cool track,
Well done.
Fav's
Maj
Zootman
Zootman replied 30th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Thanks Maj, I wish I could sound like Jack, maybe if I take up cigars and drink more whiskey...
Angelyeux777
Angelyeux777 29th Aug 2021 13:45 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Alright everything about the sound of this made my little ears perk up. This is such good! work so kudos! to all involved and to top it off one of my fave instruments the ##### saxophone. Let me just talk about those smouldering! delicious! dulcet tones of the vocalist JT for a minute, Man that voice could melt anything, so soulful. All in all a great track. Well done.
Zootman
Zootman replied 30th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Oh yeah that voice is incredible, does anyone sing like that anymore? He sounds half cut too.
sirefox
sirefox 29th Aug 2021 13:45 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Me encanta como te a quedado amigo zootman2u, la voz hay que reconocer que es especial, pero el ambiente y la puesta en escena de los instrumentos le da ese toque personal que lo coloca a otro nivel superior. Bien hecho compañero. Que pases un buen día. Salud y paz en el mundo.
Zootman
Zootman replied 30th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago
Hi, I am in awe at the wonderful recording Ian found and somehow thought yeah this could work...
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