Zootman

Zootman

Trust those who seek the truth
New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 6 years ago
Last Online : 6th Oct 2026 - 5 hours ago
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ValveDriver
ValveDriver 4th Sep 2025 23:14 - 1 year ago

on The Dust Off by Zootman
Zoot, I like it. It sounds like it could be something from a Mark Lanegan project circa mid 1990s. The chorus (?) effects on the guitars, I think, are what does it. It could easily fit in a play list with Blind Melon, Screaming Trees, Soundgarden, etc.

Micky's bass is a great addition. It sounds much fuller and warmer now. Kudos to Micky.

Honestly, I don't think the 2-3 minute mark needs anything at all. I think the synths you have in there are exactly as it should be. It's such a mellow tune that anything more would be distracting, or maybe even ruin the flow.

Yeah, man. I totally dig this.

I sent you an email a few minutes ago with an idea or two. If you like them, get a hold of me.

Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman replied 7th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks man. I'm not really familiar with Mark Lanegan or Screaming Trees etc. But I'll check him out later tonight. Yeah, Micky played a sweet bass on this track. First time I've ever had a real bass on one of my tracks! It's always been just me on midi! Cheers Chris
dimestop
dimestop 4th Sep 2025 21:20 - 1 year ago

on The Dust Off by Zootman
nice work Chris great vocal, solid lyrics that carry weight especially with the tone you delivered, the meaning is their and it feels real, guitar playing aint half bad either mate, really good listen to a good piece of art, and who doesn't like a good old revolution
Zootman
Zootman replied 7th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Yeah, I'm still waiting for it. it's nearly here I can feel it lol.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 4th Sep 2025 20:48 - 1 year ago

on The Dust Off by Zootman
Great atmosphere Zoot...absolutely inspiring especially with these lyrics. Got sold, got bought this is a declaration and follows human history.
I really liked your song.
Best regards, Anthony
Zootman
Zootman replied 4th Sep 2025 - 1 year ago
Yeah, you got my drift I think. Thanks for listening. Zoot.
Kayos2
Kayos2 31st Aug 2025 15:33 - 1 year ago

on adrift by Zootman
Wow - you put the ingenuity in Indie - I love that laid back vocal of yours and the whole vibe of 'I fell out with life' kinda feeling. 20/10
Zootman
Zootman replied 31st Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Still trawling the back catalog! Thanks for checking this out. It's terribly rough but captures a moment in time for me so I still like it. Been taking a wee break from LM, just listening here and there, but might put a track out soon. Cheers Chris
Johne5star
Johne5star 29th Aug 2025 02:43 - 1 year ago

on The elephant and the mouse by Zootman
Very creative. I especially love the guitars
Zootman
Zootman replied 31st Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Greetings. Thanks for checking this one out. It's always nice to get a comment on something. Cheers Zoot.
klmr29
klmr29 25th Aug 2025 22:27 - 1 year ago

on The elephant and the mouse by Zootman
love it !!
Zootman
Zootman replied 26th Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks a lot. Cheers Zoot
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 25th Aug 2025 10:47 - 1 year ago

on The elephant and the mouse by Zootman
Beautiful song and a solid message against racism and segregation. People must be united with no discriminations of any kind. This is peace.
I liked your track really very much.
Best regards, Anthony
Zootman
Zootman replied 26th Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Yes. I loved Tutus words. Shout out to Pseudoble who suggested them.
Kayos2
Kayos2 24th Aug 2025 22:45 - 1 year ago

on The elephant and the mouse by Zootman
Hallo Zootman - A poignant message wrapped in a great tune - percussion is fabulous KayOS
Zootman
Zootman replied 26th Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks. Yes I'm a sucker for anything syncopated. Never got the mix/production right on this tho, despite innumerable attempts. But I've given up on that now. Cheers Zoot
fanisatt
fanisatt 17th Jul 2025 07:03 - 1 year ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
I do like this classic musical expression Zoot !! GREAT track man overall !! Cheersssssssss !
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi, man, sorry it's taken a long time to reply. Got too busy with work! Thanks heaps, Chris
kingmt77
kingmt77 16th Jul 2025 07:06 - 1 year ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Chris! This is loaded with goodness! A great take on a classic. The muted trumpet with those delayed guitar chords and the stereo field percussion did it for me. Historically this song has been done in every genre imaginable. You have done it justice for sure. Thanks for sharing. Peace.

Mark
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Holy moly time flies. Yes, I forgot to mention in the new description that Pseudoble thought of putting the Jack Teagarden track to my music. I still wonder how he did that. Cheers Chris
BeatMaker4real
BeatMaker4real 15th Jul 2025 22:55 - 1 year ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Great tune Zootman, really nice work.
Zootman
Zootman replied 9th Aug 2025 - 1 year ago
Cheers, thanks a lot. Sorry for the very late reply. Zoot.
DanMed
DanMed 12th Jul 2025 18:46 - 1 year ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman
Wow!! I'm impressed with this masterpiece.
I will download this for my personal playlist.
Original and really imaginative.
I like it a lot. Good job!
Cheers!
Zootman
Zootman replied 13th Jul 2025 - 1 year ago
Too much Dan, thanks so much. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers Chris.
PaperKup
PaperKup 24th Jun 2025 12:52 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Hi Zootman. I like this, with or without any vocals. Found myself singing some tune and scribbling notes while listening. It has plenty of grit, determination AND with attitude. I'll send you some lyrics that should transform into readable text - that maybe "go" with it. Well done!
Zootman
Zootman replied 25th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi there, thanks so much mate. I got your email. I like the words. Sometimes what holds me back from the singing side of things (apart from embarrassment at hearing my own voice) is not having lyrics so I appreciate these. We'll see if I come back to this one or not, it's possible. Anyway, thanks again. Cheers Chris.
BullittVolante
BullittVolante 21st Jun 2025 11:55 - 1 year ago

on Get What You Give by Zootman
Hi, this is an absolutely stellar track. It really mixes up those genres. I love the contrasting guitars, especially at the beginning. The vocals suit the music totally. Reminds me of Apollo 440 at times with it's use of Dub styling and heavy guitars, I could also hear a bit of Can in the mix as well. All in all, an excellent track.
Zootman
Zootman replied 21st Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you! I'm not familiar with Apollo440, I'll look them up. But I've been fascinated by Can for a good 35 years! Cheers Zoot.
TheFrenZ
TheFrenZ 20th Jun 2025 21:57 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Well done, great song. It reminds me of a night long ago. Back then you were still allowed to "smoke" in the venue :-)
Zootman
Zootman replied 23rd Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Frenz, sounds like a good time lol. All the best, Chris.
Danke
Danke 20th Jun 2025 20:14 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Brilliant piece of music here... psychedelic/post noise one...
from 2.50 is outstanding ...
brilliant so far but after that... uhhh...
fistbump,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman replied 20th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
You got it! And yeah, that's my favorite part. Got another rock track I'm just trying to finish too, which I'm quite pleased with. Hope you and the family are doing well. All the best Zoot.
monkwee
monkwee 18th Jun 2025 08:20 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
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BadNode
BadNode 17th Jun 2025 15:30 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Zootman! This speaks to me from the depths of the earth! I may play around with something on it if you don't mind? I'll share it with you if anything comes of it of course. Great comp though, love the depth!
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi there, very nice to hear you liked it. I was going for a wall of sound thing, partially inspired by stuff like Sonic Youth (e.g. Theresa's Sound World - love that song). Plus I think the first section's chord progression, such as it is, comes from Iggy (Wanna Be Your Dog). Not that it sounds anything like either of those lol. If nothing else it was fun to have a go at mixing multiple guitar tracks. Anyway, so cool you might have a crack at it. I hope something comes of it. All the best, Chris.
WatayaandBobo
WatayaandBobo 17th Jun 2025 08:29 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Aloha! Nice work.
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Kia ora, thanks a lot. Zoot.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 17th Jun 2025 07:04 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Nice work on the track man loving the guitars good job min :)
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Cheers man, yeah that's my cheapo Artist Grungemaster with P90 pickups. Cheap but pretty nice to play and sounds oK I reckon.
Kayos2
Kayos2 16th Jun 2025 18:03 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Fabulous Rock guitars - great rhythm and great tune
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi, thanks for the feedback and for listening, as always. Cheers Zoot.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 16th Jun 2025 13:58 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Yes, yes a great track that could easily stand alone, as it is. Of course vocals are a special, colorful addition to a song, but music has lots of forms anyway.
Very well done.
My regards, Anthony
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Anthony, thanks mate. Well maybe one day I'll come back to it. Stranger things have happened. Cheers Chris
fanisatt
fanisatt 16th Jun 2025 13:18 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Hi Zoot !! I think it is worth doing something to add vocals here. I don't have any specific idea, it just seemed to me like this music was waiting for a voice (mainly till 2:50) . Great track anyway my friend ! Cheersssssss !
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Yeah it wouldn't be hard to rearrange and make a space for a voice. Maybe one day. Thanks a lot, Zoot.
DanMed
DanMed 16th Jun 2025 12:34 - 1 year ago

on Dark Matter by Zootman
Very nice track Zoot. For sure it can stand alone as track because it's really good as it is now. No need for vocal. Great job! Cheers!
Zootman
Zootman replied 17th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Dan, thanks mate. Cheers Zoot.
StratOli
StratOli 14th Jun 2025 15:36 - 1 year ago

on When the bell tolls by Zootman
Excellent work, the mix is sharp as a blade and the synth sounds are fascinating but also welcoming despite the inhospitable character of the place.
Zootman
Zootman replied 15th Jun 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Oli, yeah I think you nailed the paradox of it. Cheers Zoot.
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