topvega

brick, United States

Joined : 18th Apr 2011 - 14 years ago

Last Online : 1st Oct 2025 - 1 month ago

Loops Out

Comments on topvega tracks

Other users have posted 355 comments on tracks by topvega

Comments 76 - 100 of 355

Dumbasswolf 1st Sep 2017 01:50 - 8 years ago

on Spoke Too Soon by topvega

cool style keep it up

topvega replied 2nd Sep 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks for taking a listen and leaving some feedback.

Cheers.

tv

wikkid 21st Aug 2017 15:49 - 8 years ago

on Been a Long Time Coming by topvega

Hi Topvega,

On the strength of this bluesy rock song, I'm listening to all your tracks on Looperman. Much like Neomorpheus said, this takes me back to playing in a live band (and getting paid next to nothing, but I wouldn't trade the experience for the world). I'm marking this as a fave, because it speaks to my heart. Gotta shake a tail feather on this. Great job.

topvega replied 16th Sep 2017 - 8 years ago

Thank you very kindly. Always nice to get some great feedback on a track. Most of my tracks are Rock with a few pop and an occasional wild card.

Thanks again.

tv

Neomorpheus 20th Aug 2017 16:08 - 8 years ago

on Been a Long Time Coming by topvega

Great find man ! Its really fresh and raw sounding. This brings back so many memories of playing in bands. Kind of like when the guitar player starts it off with "hey check out this new riff I came up with", and then the other guys will jump in and you end up jamming on it for 10-15 mins. And then its usually forgotten. Is this you and a band or what? Cool track bro, I dig it.

topvega replied 20th Aug 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks, Neo. This is me on Guitar (rhythm and lead), Bass and Keyboard. Drums are Jamstick.
It was pretty much the process you described. I came up with the guitar riff and changes and then just went back in and improvised the lead and Organ. Bass was just played like the rhythm track, nothing fancy. I had just started out on bass after playing the guitar for years.
I appreciate the listen and the kind feedback.

Cheers.

tv

BCVProductions 24th Jun 2017 20:57 - 8 years ago

on Psilocybin Acoustica by topvega

Reminds me of "Tangled up in Blue" with the intro chords. Never a bad thing. I agree with the monster magnet reference. There is room for tambourine and shakers. Def vocals would light this up. Groovy piece man.

TRE24 20th Jun 2017 18:36 - 8 years ago

on As Freedom Dies by topvega

Sounds great. Good job!

topvega replied 23rd Jun 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks, Brosef. Appreciate you giving it a listen and stopping by for a comment.

tv

theHumps 18th Jun 2017 15:55 - 8 years ago

on As Freedom Dies by topvega

Oh yeah, this rocks! I would call this rock. 2 shredding guitars is always a good thing, imo. :) This is Friday afternoon, driving home from work music. Def will pump up the blood pressure.

You could always replace the drums? No worries.

Wayne

topvega replied 23rd Jun 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks, Wayne. I appreciate the kind words and the listen and feedback. I, unfortunately, lost the Master to this and a bunch of other tracks in a computer crash. I have been debating about going in and trying to re-record them again.

Thanks again. Always nice to get feedback.

tv

slava72 18th Jun 2017 07:20 - 8 years ago

on As Freedom Dies by topvega

well playd and produced,but you realy need vocals for this track,good rock singer can bring your track to higher level

topvega replied 23rd Jun 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks and I agree. I would love to get some vocals for this. I, however, can't sing very well.

Thanks for the listen and the feedback.

tv

silverman 18th Jun 2017 01:16 - 8 years ago

on As Freedom Dies by topvega

?It's only rock n roll but I like it like it yes I dooooo!
I'm rubbish with genres. The heavy stuff I listened to as a youngster was Sabbath Groundhogs Hendrix Edgar Broughton Band.
Never got into metal.
This for me is heavy rock and near perfect heavy rock at that.
The drums?
You tried using loops cut chopped mixed layered?

topvega replied 23rd Jun 2017 - 8 years ago

Ha, thanks. Yes, love the Rock and Roll. I love everything from The Doors to Zep to Metallica.

The problem with the drums is I used the shitty drum track to work with and lost the Master in a computer crash before I could switch them out. So this is what I am stuck with.

Thanks for the listen and the feedback.

tv

evilarmy83 4th Jun 2017 20:50 - 8 years ago

on Through the Clearing by topvega

nice jam, i thought u made good use of the effects. I look forward to more.

-e.a.83

topvega replied 3rd Sep 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks Bro.

Cheers .

tv

crucethus 16th Apr 2017 04:27 - 8 years ago

on Through the Clearing by topvega

I like this new mix now. very psychedelic sounding. good re-work
Steve

topvega replied 16th Apr 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks, Steve. I tend to lean towards the psychedelic stoner rock sound. Appreciate the kind comment and the re-listen.

tv

Spivkurl 14th Apr 2017 13:48 - 8 years ago

on Psilocybin Acoustica by topvega

Hey, this is a jamming tune! I'm digging the groove and the potency of the guitar recording. Sounds great both in recording and post processing. Ahhh that ride bell that comes in for moment is killer, very nineties rock to my ears... wooo. I was just thinking that this reminds me of what Guns and Roses might have been if they had not been pigeon holed into hard rock and pop genres. I find their early stuff to have kind of a psychedelic, janis joplin, sort of vibe. Either way, it's meant as a compliment. Very cool stuff. Have you looked into piezo transducers for a non-permanent way to use a guitar as acoustic-electric? I've been experimenting more with them used as contact mics, and even with some of the beaten up vintage transducers the fidelity is pretty impressive. I'm thinking about making acoustic pickup and contact microphone kits at some point, since I have all the parts I need now. It would be a fun project, and I would love to encourage more fine acoustic performances to be recorded. Your tune was inspiring and fun to hear!

topvega replied 7th May 2017 - 8 years ago

I looked up what piezo transducers are and I still don't fucking know. :) Way over my head but I appreciate the input. I also appreciate the listen.
I need to go Acoustic more often. It really does help with learning the mixing process and how to mic instruments. I pretty much only use VST's at this point. I don't remember the last time I didn't use guitar Rig for my effects. It is nice to deal with "clean tones" for a change.

Thanks again.

tv

theHumps 14th Apr 2017 09:51 - 8 years ago

on Through the Clearing by topvega

I really like the effects on the guitars. It does have a feel of 70's rock music like Pink Floyd and other bands as well. I would like to hear Paul Rogers voice over this, the change at about 50 secs reminds me a bit of Rock Steady by Bad Company, I mean that as a compliment. I hear a bit of Foreigner in there, these are bands I loved back in the day so this one I can certainly relate to and appreciate.

Mix sounds cool, rhythm down the middle, gits panned wide. I listen to so many bands as to how they mix their gits, it's so varied but I like the guitars separated wide. I'm finding it's the width of the tracks that also comes in play, especially the bass git.

Well done!

Wayne

topvega replied 16th Apr 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks. I appreciate all the kind words. I have been working tirelessly to get my mixing skills improved. It has been worth it. Thanks for the listen and the great comment.

tv

Tumbleweed 16th Oct 2016 03:55 - 9 years ago

on Land of You and Me by topvega

classic topvega...you are true to and one with the style man..and as always sounding like the seasoned rovcker you apparently are...nice thick distortion & some cool riffing on them power chords...all is well with the rock world..got my rock fix for the day...cheers...Ed

topvega replied 30th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks, Ed. Always nice to get some good feedback and support. Greatly appreciated,

tv

lAVel 15th Oct 2016 11:16 - 9 years ago

on Hold On Tight by topvega

This really can be a good soundtrack to a Mafia game or movie. I think developers and directors really should go out on a search for music that regular people can produce because this is awesome.

topvega replied 20th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks lAVel, I agree. Appreciate you giving it a listen and for leaving some feedback.

tv

Orlando51 11th Oct 2016 23:12 - 9 years ago

on Land of You and Me by topvega

I'm glad also this time around when I see you're always true to your own style....rough and energetic...excellent
as always ! Thumbs up !

Compliments_____Orlando

topvega replied 22nd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thank you my Friend. I find myself always coming back to this vibe. It is what I feel.
Appreciate the positive words and the support.

tv

lAVel 11th Oct 2016 10:38 - 9 years ago

on Land of You and Me by topvega

Really good ! If you somehow convince Brian Johnson to record vocals for this, it will be perfect :D

topvega replied 22nd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks if only I knew a Vocalist with half his talent.

tv

Mahloo13 9th Oct 2016 22:28 - 9 years ago

on Land of You and Me by topvega

Now this is something cool! Totally love the riff! It's got a dark vibe but also a great anthemic sound! I'd love to hear it with some vocals! \m/

-Malu-

topvega replied 22nd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks. I would love to hear it with some vocals as well.

tv

Nodog 7th Oct 2016 12:59 - 9 years ago

on Land of You and Me by topvega

Love the fat distortion on that guitar how do you do it is that guitar rig. Best regards

topvega replied 22nd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Yes I use Guitar Rig 5 and then go in with a 5 band EQ and fine tune the sound. Thanks for listening.

tv

FullCapicityMuzic 29th Sep 2016 17:59 - 9 years ago

on Cant keep a Good Man down by topvega

I'm playing my [imaginary] guitar. Hehe. And I'm singing along to the [imaginary] words. Rockin and a groovin this one is! Good work. Nope! Can't keep a good man down. :-)

topvega replied 3rd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks Patricia. I think this is probably one of my top 3 tracks that I have done.
Thanks for giving it a listen and for the feedback.

tv

YogeshST 28th Sep 2016 05:28 - 9 years ago

on Cant keep a Good Man down by topvega

Nice Song topvega :)

topvega replied 3rd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thank you kindly. Appreciate the listen, feedback and support.

tv

Neomorpheus 16th Sep 2016 16:50 - 9 years ago

on A New Day Dawns by topvega

Very reminiscent of the 80's hair band ballads. The chord progression is pretty close to poisons "Every Rose has its Thorn". Yeah bro, I like this a lot. Like the others have pointed out its very raw and clean. I imagine you on a classic episode of MTV's Head bangers ball playing this live! And then Bret Michaels walks on stage !!!! \m/

topvega replied 17th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago

I actually kind of had a Guns and Roses idea when I did this. I just wanted something slowed down and not too cluttered to do some lead guitars over. Was diggin the Synths so made them a little more prominent.

Thanks for the listen and feedback.

tv

Orlando51 12th Sep 2016 18:23 - 9 years ago

on A New Day Dawns by topvega

Just like Danke said before, it seems kinda different approach with a bit softer sound but it undeniably preserves that basic raw rock feel, so prominent feature of your previous works and I'm glad you're still loyal to it.
All in all another splendid work! Faved !:)

Compliments_____Orlando

topvega replied 17th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago

Yeah every now and then it feels good to slow it down and get back to basics. I find the Slower Tempo tracks easier to put more feeling into the leads. Thanks for the support.

tv

Danke 4th Sep 2016 21:10 - 9 years ago

on A New Day Dawns by topvega

hello tv

very new approach from you...(maybe just for me:-)

kinda like beat rock this is...clear that there are tones of choices for the vocs...

only criticism is the drums...on my humble opinion that is a bit too similar for the song...

handshake, Danke

topvega replied 17th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago

Not so much new as seldom seen. I have quite a few projects like this in various stages. I am usually drawn to heavier stuff but every now and then I get a Pop Rock Vibe I can't shake until I get it out. I am working on beefing up the drums, I agree. Thanks for the support and for the listen.

tv

Danke 2nd Sep 2016 15:02 - 9 years ago

on Psilocybin Acoustica by topvega

great tune...reminds me of Monster Magnet acoustics a bit...guitars are top as always...

handshake, Danke

topvega replied 2nd Sep 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks, Danke. Appreciate you listening and commenting.

tv

mrwolf14 2nd Sep 2016 13:26 - 9 years ago

on Psilocybin Acoustica by topvega

agree with MrDrizzou... this would really shine with some vocals.
nice distortion on the deep freqs... guitar work good as well.
some "jack white" influences in some parts?

anyhow... liked it a lot!
Ciao, Domenico

topvega replied 2nd Sep 2016 - 9 years ago

I concur. Vocals would fill the void for sure. I have tried doing lead guitar over this but it just never seems to fit right. I think vocals would. I do listen to a bit of Jack White. He is a very talented musician but a bit of an asshole. He has some weird gripe against the Black Keys. I can hear some Jack influences now that you say that. Thanks for listening and leaving some feedback. It is always appreciated.

tv

Comments 76 - 100 of 355