topvega

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Joined : 18th Apr 2011 - 14 years ago

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Chemx 16th Jun 2014 00:30 - 11 years ago

on When the Queens Come Marching Home by topvega

yes good enough but.....
there is the thing abou the guitar that starts too soon but can be waiting until later on.

topvega replied 25th Jul 2014 - 11 years ago

I agree. I need to let my tracks breathe a little more and not be so solo happy. Thanks for the input.

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deciBel 14th Jun 2014 06:00 - 11 years ago

on When the Queens Come Marching Home by topvega

TV I've had the chance to listen some other traX of yours & as someone who has had a progressive metal band in younger ages , I've always found :
1_your clean and fast licks & picking
2_your loOoOoOvely old effecT (Gtr)
soOoOoO REMARKABLE...
& selecT of this track for sharing with us , is another remarkable point of yours as I've discovered just rightnow...
many thnx for taking me back in memory for awhile , to those days of those old tapes & queens of the stone age ...
respects & best wishes.__Behnam

topvega replied 15th Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks Behnam, those are very kind words. I appreciate the support. This track pretty much sums up what my favorite style of Rock is. My 3 favorite bands currently are Clutch, Queens of the Stone Age and Rival Sons.

Thanks for taking the time to listen and for leaving a comment.

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MrShores 10th Jun 2014 19:59 - 11 years ago

on As Freedom Dies by topvega

I don't even like heavy metal and I like this song.... crazy..... keep it up man.

topvega replied 14th Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

Wow, thanks. Glad you liked it. Appreciate the kind words bro.

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soundhound 5th Jun 2014 12:12 - 11 years ago

on Little Lovers Ambiance by topvega

Nice work....Some tasty licks going on here...
Recording Guitars is tricky, because efx or compression can
cloud the overall signal and change it's dynamics, some want that
sound and some got it, don't want it and can't get rid of it....
What I do is record all my guitars No efx... Just volume that way if
it sounds good with nothing on it, when you add candy it's even better...
As well the signal response in the track, stands it's own ground and
takes it's place in the track, in a clean way...

If you know all of this, then I'm spitting into the wind so disregard...

Nice work and well done....

Peace...TG.

topvega replied 9th Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks TG. I do something similar. I am a tone whore so I usually find a tone that inspires me at the moment and record a dry signal direct from my guitar through a VST like Guitar Rig 5 or Amplitube 3. This way I preserve the original clean signal. Then I start working a riff into a whole song. I will add Bass and a lead and then tweak the levels. Then I like to switch my sound presets to other tones if anything I have doesn't sound good enough. Then once I have decided on my tones for all instruments I apply Iozone 5 to my Master and then go into each track and solo them and tweak their signal with a 5 band EQ. I then start adding the tracks together and listen for clashes and or deficiencies. I keep tweaking till I have it sounding good.

Thanks for taking the time to listen and leave a comment. I appreciate it.

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Orlando51 5th Jun 2014 10:04 - 11 years ago

on Little Lovers Ambiance by topvega

Another great track from your rock cannons...I'm glad you're sticking to your style which I appreciate very much..:)

Rock on_____Orlando

topvega replied 9th Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks Orlando, the words of support are very kind. I am still tinkering with my style and trying to refine it but I am pretty happy with it on this one. I love trippy guitar leads. :)
Thanks again.

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Orlando51 31st May 2014 22:20 - 11 years ago

on That Whiskey Diet by topvega

Well...as you know I'm a big fan of your style when rock genre is in question, so this one is another reason for having a big smile on my face again...thank you for that.:)

Rock on____Orlando

topvega replied 2nd Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

I am glad I could put another smile on your face and really appreciate the very kind words of support. It really means a lot. Glad you gave it a listen and liked it.

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RealProblemShuckers 31st May 2014 20:02 - 11 years ago

on That Whiskey Diet by topvega

This is a good song. The track is laid out in a great way.

Keep up the very good work!

-RealProblemShuckers

topvega replied 2nd Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks for the positive words of support. Much appreciated.

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FreeRadical 31st May 2014 11:46 - 11 years ago

on That Whiskey Diet by topvega

I seem to be having the opposite problem to you. Signed off work with far too much time and not enough money. Anyway, this is sounding like a solid bit of rock music. It doesn't matter that theres no lead because the rhythm is fat. Niceley blended with the bass and the drums which are also very good.
You should tell UPS to stick it and make more tunes because i for one am enjoying your style.
FR

topvega replied 2nd Jun 2014 - 11 years ago

Right on Bro...I would love to tell UPS to stick it. If it was a 9 to 5 job I could tolerate it, but they force the OT down your throat. I agree most of the song holds up without a lead guitar. A couple parts need something. Either a tasty guitar lick or an Organ/Keyboard. Appreciate you giving it a listen and leaving some feedback.

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Spivkurl 29th May 2014 17:56 - 11 years ago

on Shit Sandwich by topvega

Very potent guitar and bass duo you've played here! Really jammin tone on both! The bands you have mentioned in your replies are either unknown to me, or I stopped listening to them a long time ago, so it sort of sounds like a fresh style to me. A singer might even take away from the talent and focus in the other instruments. Anyway, really fun rock track! I dig it!

topvega replied 30th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Well fresh is always good....:) I get what you are saying about a vocal on this. I think because I can't sing my lead guitars are usually what I fall back on. It's why they are usually long and front and center. lol. Thanks for giving it a listen and for leaving a comment. Appreciate the support.

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Evisma 29th May 2014 02:05 - 11 years ago

on Shit Sandwich by topvega

I hear Clutch in a lot of your stuff. Always solid guitar and basses with your tracks. You need a singer to help break up the repetition in places but I'm sure you know this.

Overall, another solid one from the screamin demon.

Evan

topvega replied 30th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Guilty as charged... :) I am a huge Clutch fan. Been for years now. Them and Queens of the Stone Age have been my two biggest influences. Last couple months I have gotten heavy into WolfMother/Andrew Stockdale and Rival Sons. Rival Sons especially. What a great band. Thanks for taking the time to listen and leave a comment. It is appreciated big time. I agree with the vocals. I hear lots of good vocals in my head but have been unable to execute them in a real world environment. :D

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Burtsbluesboxes 27th May 2014 21:24 - 11 years ago

on Shit Sandwich by topvega

MMmmmm tasty :D What kind of poo is in the sandwich? Cow, camel,dog, elephant?? Like the heavy guitar tone :D reminds me of the later Black Sabbath stuff with DIO.

topvega replied 28th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Lol...it's a virtual smorgasbord of shit. All that you mentioned and more. :) Thanks I worked a bit on the tone of the Guitars and Bass. Was trying to pay homage to Wolf Mother and the whole Old School Black Sabbath, Led Zep, AC/DC thing.
Thanks for the listen and the kind words. Much appreciated.

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DESTERO 27th May 2014 16:23 - 11 years ago

on Shit Sandwich by topvega

Yeah Man awesome Riffs,
Why i musst think about AC/DC by listen to it?
expect the Voice of Brian Johnson, nice thought:)
Good Work
all the best,DRO

topvega replied 28th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks DRO....if only i knew Brian and could get him to do some vocals...:) I have been listening to a lot of Wolf Mother and Andrew Stockdale lately. This was kind of inspired by them, but there stuff sounds a lot like Classic Rock. So it all works out. :D Thanks for giving it a listen and for leaving the kind words of support. It is greatly appreciated.

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Danke 27th May 2014 15:22 - 11 years ago

on Shit Sandwich by topvega

Congrats tv...

This is your sharpest guitar tone I've heard from you...

Your an amazing natural 'riff and solo king'...

Best, Danke

topvega replied 28th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks Danke, I am a bit of a Tone Whore. Sometimes I spend way too much time trying to tweak the tone of my Guitars and Bass. :) I appreciate the kind words and your taking the time to listen and leave a comment.

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UChris 21st May 2014 19:36 - 11 years ago

on Cant keep a Good Man down by topvega

I liked this a lot so I played my Native American style flute to it. Best I could do cuz I can't sing. I had a blast! Makes me want to listen to your other tracks and see what comes up. Check out my profile tracks to hear it. Thanks!

topvega replied 23rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it...I gave your track a listen last night and when I went back to comment today it was gone. Sounded like you had a good time though. Glad I got to hear it. Thanks for the kind words of support.

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BrandonMichelle 21st May 2014 10:26 - 11 years ago

on Cant keep a Good Man down by topvega

This is great.. Really love the blues. You got me singing at 2 am in the morning. Great music.

topvega replied 23rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Awesome...that is a great compliment. Glad I could get you singing, and at 2 am. :) Thanks for the kind words of support.

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Spivkurl 19th May 2014 14:26 - 11 years ago

on Sleep by topvega

Groovy jammin rock track you've got here! The guitar and bass sit perfectly together! One thing I'd love to hear in this song is nice organ part, maybe with a short solo at some point. I just love organs, especially in rock music! Anyway, this is a really fun one to listen to! Interesting you called it "Sleep," I don't think my sleep usually sounds like this...heh. Nicely done!

topvega replied 23rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks Spiv. I agree a cool Organ would be a nice addition. I have vacay coming up 2nd week of June. Maybe I can sit down and try and add some. What's funny is I don't remember why I named this one Sleep. lol I must have named it early on and it stuck. Thanks for giving it a listen.

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StrikingDaggers 18th May 2014 23:11 - 11 years ago

on Cant keep a Good Man down by topvega

Awesome track topvega! All the elements you used blended together perfectly and created a great blues track. The mix sounds pretty good too. I really enjoyed listening to this. It's a Fav. Nice work.

topvega replied 23rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks Shatner...always nice to get some positive feedback and kind words. :) Thanks for taking the time to listen. Oh and thanks for the Fave.

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Tumbleweed 13th May 2014 17:09 - 11 years ago

on Ashes to Ashes by topvega

I came home from a younger brother`s funeral a number of years ago and sat down with the guitar and a recorder to do the same thing tv (he was many times the guitar player I will ever be)...when I listen later.. like your tune...it is not really sad....just carries the emotion of the moment (and there are many)...music does indeed have therapudic value (I`ve used for that purpose most of my life)...Condolences on your loss tv..I know there are no words that really provide comfort...yet we try to convey what we can.....all the best...Ed

topvega replied 18th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Very true Ed. Thanks for the inspirational words and for giving it a listen.

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ScottB55 13th May 2014 02:39 - 11 years ago

on Ashes to Ashes by topvega

So sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through having the same situation several years ago. It gets easier as time goes by, than the wonderful memories will linger on.

Great song, BTW!

Cheers,
Scott

topvega replied 18th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks Scott. Appreciate the kind words. It does get a bit easier overall. There are time though when the pain is just as bad as in the beginning. Thanks again.

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ElenaSatine 10th May 2014 18:34 - 11 years ago

on Ashes to Ashes by topvega

wowww ! this was superb !!
I didn't expect a proff driver to be a prof rocker too !
what a good guitar you've played in it !
but what sort of collab you mean ?
this is perfect !
Elena :)

topvega replied 12th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks for those extremely kind words. I am always looking for vocals on my tracks but i can see your point as I I tend to use a lead guitar for the vocals. I think it comes from my inability to sing :D Thanks again.

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Spivkurl 5th May 2014 13:27 - 11 years ago

on After the levee broke Zepp Tribute by topvega

Jammin tune hear my friend! I am especially fond of the lead guitar part, very expertly played! The drums really do give a Zep feeling. I like the part around 5:25, that change in progression is sweet! I'm listening on headphones, so it's a bit difficult to give any real opinions on the mix. I would say I'd like to hear a little more low end, but that's just personal preference. A fun one to listen to for sure! I dig it! Fave!

topvega replied 8th May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks for the kind words Spiv. Appreciate you giving it a listen and for leaving a comment. I need to go in and clean up the mix and maybe add some low end.

Thanks again.

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evilarmy83 3rd May 2014 03:32 - 11 years ago

on Punch Drunk by topvega

Cool song man!

topvega replied 3rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks bro...appreciate the support. Thanks for giving it a listen.

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Tumbleweed 1st May 2014 17:36 - 11 years ago

on After the levee broke Zepp Tribute by topvega

I`m with you on the whole idea of doing a new take on the band`s sound but doing your own thing at the same time (easier said than done)..this one nails it..my younger brother got into Zep before I did (I was drooling on Steppenwolf) but they were great...on that widening the mix thing tv...if you are making room for a vocal in the middle/up front..it may be an idea...If the lead guitar bits are to carry the melody I would be more inclined to actually do the opposite..take a little reverb off (or set a long pre-delay on the guitar`s reverb.) and get the lead a bit more in front of the band...It a dam good rock tune tv...my day is off to a good start...right on...Ed

topvega replied 3rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks for those tips Ed. I might remix the lead and put it more up front since I don't have vocals. Appreciate you taking the time to give it a listen and commenting.

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Orlando51 1st May 2014 03:56 - 11 years ago

on Punch Drunk by topvega

I really like your rock tracks. You always find some recipe to make things sounding enjoyable! Congrats!

Orlando

topvega replied 2nd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Awesome man...can't ask for better feedback than that. I really appreciate the kind words.

Thanks again....

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FreeRadical 30th Apr 2014 23:32 - 11 years ago

on Punch Drunk by topvega

Nice piece of rock music. Particularly like the use of the guitar harmonics and the chorus effect.
This is a bouncy and uplifting piece of music.
Well worth listening to.
Keep it up.
FR

topvega replied 2nd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks FR. Always nice to get some kind feedback on the music you make. I appreciate you taking the time to listen and leave a comment.

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