Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 12th Feb 2026 - 1 hour ago
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Nonube
Nonube 10th Feb 2025 21:21 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Sounds really wonderful and yeah there is a kind of 'live' or room quality to sound which is so nice. Love the structure (a kind of slow bluesy funking indie build), and the instrumentation too (that organ and the guitar work) in particular. Vocal is very sweet as always
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Cheers mate. Hope you're ticking along OK. Back to the grindstone down here, but a few waves lately to keep me sane, and a pretty inspiring work trip for the last 10 day or so.
Danke
Danke 10th Feb 2025 17:40 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
What a musical journey with the mood of the great Tarantino, my friend ...
your pure, raw attitude into 'making music' is unique ...
sheer brilliance ... that change in mood at around 2 mins mark is outstanding as the distorted guitar tearing later ...
hats off bro,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Tumeke Danke, thanks for the listen as always. I was happy with the transitions on this, they came out quite seamless to my ears. Partly a happy accident though actually. Also, I hope you're still working on that psychedelic track you had up briefly a while back, I want to hear where you took that one....
Micky
Micky 8th Feb 2025 19:21 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Hi, how are you? That's another great piece from you. You're one of the few people here who somehow sounds live, with a certain magic. I think your incredibly beautiful surroundings have an influence on that, could that be? I can't make any of the comparisons mentioned below... your sound is unique to me. But you also know that I'm not an expert on LoFi and the like. It's great that you're here!
Cheers,
Micky
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Micky, thanks as always my friend. Not sure how/why my music always sounds live. Could be due to my very sloppy guitar and keys - nothing is ever smack on the grid unless I put it there lol. But I think you're right in some ways, I'm sure environment plays some part in the sonic choices we make. But there's also a lot of influences for me in the realm of dub and ambient music that somehow seems to get through whatever I'm doing. Cheers Chris.
Leo4455
Leo4455 8th Feb 2025 11:49 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Hey, I'm not a big fan of this genre, but this track is really good I liked it a lot
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi there, well I'm glad I was able to please in that case! Cheers Zoot.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 7th Feb 2025 19:31 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Alright, man. This is some of the best I've heard come out of Looperman in a very long time, brother.
In the beginning it has a real Lou Reed/Leonard Cohen sound. Kind of dark and smooth, almost Jazzy vibe. Then that last half kicks in and it's like Mike Mcready stepped in and said, "My turn!".
I really liked the style transition from seemingly Lou Reed to Mad Season.
The only thing I would have liked to hear differently is the last part. Not to say that what you have isn't good, because it is. I just think the guitar solo starting at 3:06 could have been a much longer jam, before settling back into what you have now. But, that's just the grunge fan in me talking. Either way, I really dig what you have. Excellent work. Excellent fuckin' work, man. Kudos.
Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman replied 7th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks so much. I wondered if you might enjoy this one if you got to hear it. Cool to have some positive reinforcement. Not to blow my own trumpet but if you get the chance track down my recent one called Dark Matter. Still in progress but with your guitar skills.... Anyway Cheers man much appreciated.
Angelus777
Angelus777 7th Feb 2025 15:30 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Talk about sweet! vibes here. This is seriously NICEEE! work & so easy on the ears, I like your vocals, they are laid-back, dulcet tones & super cool! with this nonchalant delivery that's easy to digest All In All TOP! Work! Kudos!
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Nonchalant, now there's a good adjective. Guess it's derived from French....Dulcet is pretty good too though lol. Cheers Zoot.
Kayos2
Kayos2 7th Feb 2025 11:17 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Love that blast of progressive rock at the end - this has so many different element sto take you on a journey of mind escape. We love mixing up genres here at Kay0s HQ, so this gets an easy fave. Kay
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Kay. Yeah wasn't really knowing what to put as the genre. Enjoyed your latest too, very unique.
TrippleN97
TrippleN97 7th Feb 2025 10:54 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
This took my breath away. Thanks for sharing man. Very original
Zootman
Zootman replied 8th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks bro, glad u enjoyed. I traveled in your beautiful but a little troubled country back in late 90's. Fantastic place. Cheers Zoor
TheFrenZ
TheFrenZ 7th Feb 2025 10:45 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Cool track, I like it.
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Zoot.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 7th Feb 2025 08:58 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
I like the sound of the bass in this one and the guitar work is cool vox is on spot man great track. :) has a doors feel to it very cool man. nice ending too.
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Yo, thanks for that mate. Hope to get a listen your latest a bit later today. Och aye Zoot.
StratOli
StratOli 7th Feb 2025 08:48 - 1 year ago

on The Revolution Has Been Cancelled by Zootman
Hi, this sounds very good. You track reminds me of Ben Sidran, great voice. Bravo!
Zootman
Zootman replied 11th Feb 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi there, thanks for listening. I'll check out Ben Sidran when I get the chance, haven't heard of him before. Cheers Zoot.
StratOli
StratOli 26th Jan 2025 14:12 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
that's a great track. Fusion works well for me! very interesting mix and great vocals as well. Sounds like Pink Floyds in NZ ;-) love it.
Zootman
Zootman replied 27th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks for checking it out. Yeah no matter how hard I try, I can never make anything that sounds modern lol. Cheers Zoot
Micky
Micky 22nd Jan 2025 21:51 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hi Chris, for some reason your track reminded me of the band CAN, which was around here and in Germany in the 1970s. Maybe you know them. In any case, this is a really nice, relaxed track. The vocals fit perfectly.
All the best and lots of inspiration,
Micky
Zootman
Zootman replied 23rd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Micky, how are things? Yeah man, been a Can fan for years. Future Days and Ege Bamyasi are favs. So I like the reference! Thanks for listening as always. Chris.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 22nd Jan 2025 05:22 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Jeez man, Im so behind in my listening (along with everything else lol) We had 2 back to back blizzards followed by an ice storm - winter wonderland my ass, more like winter hellscape lol. and bah humb- oh dam Xmas is over. Well, Ill just growl in general then. Or I would, but its hard to be upset about anything wile Im listening to this one. Honestly my only critique is that it's too short lol. You just dont hear music like this much anymore, and you have to hunt real hard for it, even then. There's a little bit of Dub and Reggae in there, a bit of ska-era Sublime, a bit of last-call hour live band, and plenty of ingredients that are your own. You've come a long way, bro. You should be proud, I feel like what youve got going on now is what u should focus on the most - If u were aiming for something, then u hit it dead in the forehead. If not, well, then u have the best accident ever on ur hands lol. Really tho, well done, man. -well, as Rita would say - iIndtil vi ses igen
Zootman
Zootman replied 22nd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Aaron, you keep on venting man if it makes you feel better. I'm pretty pissed off myelf at the moment with our so called political leaders, not much inspiration there. Anyway, I was having a few beers at a mates and snuck a look at my phone and saw this comment, which made my night. Means a lot man, it really does. This one seemed to come out real easy, not much aiming and not much conscious thought involved, which is often a good sign I think. Yeah, I love my dub and reggae but I was also trying to do afrobeat (check out Fela Kuti one day, if it doesnt get your ass moving there's something wrong) and a touch of electronic too. Pretty excited with a few I've got in the pipeline at the moment too actually. Anyway, have a good one and thanks. Chris.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 12th Jan 2025 11:15 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
I totally agree with what is written, It is a very creative effort and a very beautiful song came out of it. Lots of sounds rightfully handled, lots of energy and your vocals, all together worked just fine.
My best regards, Anthony.
Zootman
Zootman replied 13th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Kia ora Anthony, thanks for that, nice to have some positive affirmation as always. I'll look forward to listening to your latest soon as i get the chance. Cheers Chris
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd 12th Jan 2025 05:32 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Man, Pnnywze haS Been growling at me for weeks about wanting a new guitar, so i know hed be jealous to hear u got a new one lol. (His got stolen awhile back, it was our mom's last gift to him so I know it bothers im alot) in all seriousness tho, u have some very interesting quirks to the music u put out here, not only unique but endearing too. I find myself being pretty happy when one of your pieces that i havent heard are in line for me to hear. Being a member of this community is rewarding and beneficial,I remember Pnnywze telling me about LM 3 or 4 years ago, trying to get me to join, i just never could focus on anything long enough until these last few months. Anyway thanks for being awesome dude - My bro was right about u, and about everyone else , too, to be honest. - Jared
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Ha, well just it's a real cheapie (Artist Guitars - black grungemaster P90 pickups) but it plays and sounds pretty good. I was just bored and liked what it looked like really lol. That's a bummer about Aarons guitar. I still have an Ibanez acoustic I bought with a small inheritance from my grandmother about 30+ years ago when I was in my 20's. I'd be very sad if anything happened to that. Anyway, thanks for taking the time to listen. I'll have to check if you have a new track up. I listened to Aarons last one and thought it was really good. Och aye Chris
REKLOTHEWOLF
REKLOTHEWOLF 12th Jan 2025 02:14 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
interesting track. Keep workin on mixes i like what you are doin.
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Kia ora, thanks for the listen and comment much appreciated. No plans to stop my amateur efforts, it's too much fun and too deep a rabbit hole! Cheers Zoot.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 7th Jan 2025 22:33 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hi Chris.
Messing arround can sometimes work out very well, as with this one.
Vocal fits perfectly.
I love it!!
Very well done.
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Rita. Bought a new guitar recently so I've been enjoying some solo jamming. Cheers Chris
kingmt77
kingmt77 6th Jan 2025 06:52 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hey Chris sounds like you dove deep into the creative zone. Its the only way you could pull this off! The track is very relaxed. The mix is full on together with so many sonic goodies. Its Cisco Kid ish! The percussion is so in there and the bass line has super glued everything. Nice one! Keep the vibe rolling. Peace.

Mark
Zootman
Zootman replied 12th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
I listened to Cisco Kid, I think I hear the reference. Yeah I liked the vibe of this one and the lyrics had a semi serious message. Cheers Chris
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 5th Jan 2025 03:55 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hello Zootman, my last attempt in posting comment got interrupted....sorry. But I wanted to say this is a stellar track in my opinion. The mixing and mastering is quite good....love the guitar work and effects are great. You've put together a very nice piece of work my friend
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks, I had fun laying this one down, which is always good. Bought a new guitar recently, which has also been a good thing. Nothing really wrong with the old one, but sometimes you just want/need something...
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 5th Jan 2025 03:51 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hello Zootman, this is a stellar
Danke
Danke 4th Jan 2025 22:35 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
What a great fusion Zoot ...
This is your style to mix everything together ... :-)
Hats off,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman replied 5th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
A mongrel by any other name lol. Cheers Zoot.
yampaja
yampaja 4th Jan 2025 20:38 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
great groove and your mixing skills are fantastic.
Good work.
j.a.
Zootman
Zootman replied 4th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you! Much appreciated.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 3rd Jan 2025 07:37 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Messing around eh? it was cool messing around then chris, I liked the guitars but your vocals were awesome man good job and happy new yr to you and yours. :)
Zootman
Zootman replied 3rd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks mate, and same to you and yours.
Mykael
Mykael 3rd Jan 2025 02:28 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hey, Zoot! I don't know what your music tastes are or who inspires you, but this track has so many vibes going on, from the legendary 70s band WAR to Isaac Hayes and even INXS. The composition is fantastic, the vocals are on point, and the production is top-notch. The fadeout is just right, and I'm really glad you decided to conclude the song in that manner. Great job, Zoot!

LovePeace&Light,

Mykael
Zootman
Zootman replied 3rd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Mykael, thanks for listening and taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. I listen to a wide range of music! I can find something to like in most things from Hank Williams to...I don't know, just about everything lol. I'm a little familar with WAR, just listened to some Isaac Hayes.....pretty legendary. And yes, an earlier mix had an ending as such, but I realised the good old fade out was the way to go for this one. Cheers Chris.
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