MWRatridge

MWRatridge

let those without sin cast the first stone JC
Planet Earth, Canada
Joined : 3rd Jul 2011 - 15 years ago
Last Online : 17th Aug 2026 - 2 months ago
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Other users have posted 189 comments on tracks by MWRatridge

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Danke
Danke 24th Sep 2015 18:35 - 11 years ago

on Roadhouse Kind Of Town by MWRatridge
Very cool Mark!

I was tapping heavily...enjoyed this new track very much!

Handshake, Danke
Mosaic
Mosaic 2nd Jun 2015 04:29 - 11 years ago

on Escape From Reality by MWRatridge
Hi mate

nice guitar intro to this track, nice beat, vocals nice...great guitar work mate...Blend of country and rock...works well...Peace n Respect...Mosaic...
theHumps
theHumps 29th May 2015 20:51 - 11 years ago

on For A Little While by MWRatridge
Great rhythm guitar rock based song. Big heavy chords lay a beefy foundation for the vocals. At least 3 different rhythm tracks that I can quickly pick out. They all have their place, nice mixing.

Great story song with personal lyrics. It rocks. That is always a good thing. Nice one Mark!

Wayne
RichieWinn
RichieWinn 26th May 2015 16:22 - 11 years ago

on For A Little While by MWRatridge
Hi Mark

It's always good to hear a "proper" song on the loop. Verses, choruses, backing vocals and multiple guitars. Great stuff. Right up my street. I really like this and your Dylanesk vocal works really good. Excellent.

Richie
Orlando51
Orlando51 22nd May 2015 23:18 - 11 years ago

on For A Little While by MWRatridge
More rock than country to my ears, but this is incredibly cool
southern sounding stuff. Very well played and produced ! This one is a favourite!

Compliments____Orlando
silverman
silverman 22nd May 2015 22:19 - 11 years ago

on For A Little While by MWRatridge
The only thing I suspect is wrong with this is to buy the beans and pay the rent you're doing something very different.
Beeeeg mistake!
Another one for my favourites.
centralsdev
centralsdev 22nd May 2015 21:52 - 11 years ago

on For A Little While by MWRatridge
nice Work.
Danke
Danke 22nd May 2015 21:16 - 11 years ago

on For A Little While by MWRatridge
Mark!

This is truly amazing...I faved from the first note...only 1 question: never thought to get 2nd or 3rd part on your lead vocal at the chorus for example?

With appreciation, Danke
joecramer
joecramer 3rd May 2015 14:51 - 11 years ago

on Escape From Reality by MWRatridge
Nice one!

Vocals sounds nice and clear.
Maybe it´s upbeat but it fits well.
Good guitar work in style and play.

I enjoyed the listen

stay tuned
joe
BradoSanz
BradoSanz 29th Apr 2015 05:42 - 11 years ago

on Escape From Reality by MWRatridge
Very interesting track. I love the electric guitar. I'm not sure if there are some parts that are clipping or if it's the distortion but I notice some buzz. The voice sounds great - bigger than life. I enjoy listening to the vocals. What plugin do you use for your vocal? Well put together song. Good work!

ER
adamms
adamms 29th Apr 2015 01:49 - 11 years ago

on Escape From Reality by MWRatridge
cool track all around really like the lyrics. Nice touch with the harmonica at about 2:55, good work!
Diskonnect
Diskonnect 16th Apr 2015 14:17 - 11 years ago

on Let Your Love Grow by MWRatridge
Nice track, has that classic rock sound, I like it! Guitar playing is very good, maybe the mix could be improved slightly but very good overall, thanks!
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 19th Apr 2015 - 11 years ago
DK,
Thank you for the listen and feedback my man.
Mark.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 13th Apr 2015 03:41 - 11 years ago

on Let Your Love Grow by MWRatridge
Your vocal characteristics are a gift Mark...you seem to get that emotion into the lyrics and your lyrics are always thoughtful (thats a talent in itself)...many of us have a lot of words but the ability to set the words and their emotion together with music is a lot rarer.......and by the way...the vocal(s) and the musical components all sound right on to me (in spite of my less that perfect ears).....Great track my friend....a big well done to you....keep on doing it....Ed
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 19th Apr 2015 - 11 years ago
Ed,
TY my friend and mentor. Lyric writing for me is easy at times and other times can be a stressor. I really have to go to another place in my mind to get them to "come to me". I have been writing lyrics for over 37 years now and instead of settling in and just writing, my words are becoming more thoughtful towards the human element as I push myself.
Mark.
Musicante
Musicante 13th Apr 2015 02:38 - 11 years ago

on Let Your Love Grow by MWRatridge
This is a very good track, Mark. It sounds like it could be a hit today. The musicianship is very well done and your vocals are great...Good job, my friend.

Ciao,
M.
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 19th Apr 2015 - 11 years ago
M,
TY TY. I entered this song into a Canadian Independent contest for mainstream radio play…fingers crossed.
Mark.
topvega
topvega 12th Apr 2015 14:31 - 11 years ago

on Let Your Love Grow by MWRatridge
I like what you have here but I think the track could use a couple tasteful guitar solos. Overall nice track though.

tv
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 19th Apr 2015 - 11 years ago
TV,
I considered doing more guitar work but decided to keep it simple as not to take away the meaning of the song. The live version would def have more guitar work :)
Mark.
centralsdev
centralsdev 10th Apr 2015 19:59 - 11 years ago

on Let Your Love Grow by MWRatridge
it hard to hear what you are saying.
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 10th Apr 2015 - 11 years ago
CD,
TY for the listen and feedback.
Mark.
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 26th Jan 2015 01:20 - 11 years ago

on Familiar Ground with ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
hey Mark....sorry...forgot to reply to your comments on adding an ending part,,,,my head has moved on to other things...but if you are inclined to add a synth melody bit please feel free....If you want the rhythm backing I can render off a couple of the chorus guitar parts etc for backing if you want....glad you liked it enough to feel inclined to keep it rolling....Ed
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 24th Jan 2015 03:42 - 11 years ago

on Familiar Ground with ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
o.k. boys...this one goes to the top of my charts....Mark, did you tame that LP a bit to get that nice warm singy stuff going on....contrasts perfectly with the rhythn parts...Great work (as always...on the vocal too)..I was just about to pack it in for the night when I caught up with this one....great way to end the day....and a great bit of music from 2 accomplished musicians........Ed
Danke
Danke 23rd Jan 2015 21:42 - 11 years ago

on Familiar Ground with ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
Fabulous track Mark!

Of course the original wasn't bad :-) but the final result is outstanding. You brought your best melody lines (for me) here...guitar is sharp as it has to be...acoustic rhythms from Bear are bloody groovy...love this track!!!

Instant favourite and sudden download! :-)

Hope all is well, Danke
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 23rd Jan 2015 16:44 - 11 years ago

on Familiar Ground with ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
Mark, once again you prove your skills as a musician, singer, arranger, and producer. You took something that was really raw and turned it into something really special. Thanks for all of the hard work bro. It means a lot to have you take these songs and make them into something really special. Awesome work. On to the next, haha. Hope all is well.

Bear
theHumps
theHumps 23rd Jan 2015 11:53 - 11 years ago

on Familiar Ground with ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
I like the main chord progression the song has, it is easy to like. As well as the vocals, something familiar about them I like. They sound like Graham Parker a bit, he has a great voice I think. Your delivery is clean and the words are easily understandable.

I like this kind of rock, rhythm based with some great melodies along side a cranking lead. Cool bass, liked the acoustic guitar a lot, just the right amount of each guitar and mixed well. The song is quite catchy, I gave it a few listens and plan to dl this one. Once again you guys hit the mark with this track!

Great job Bear and Mark for putting this together and thanks for sharing Guys!

Wayne
GregVincey
GregVincey 4th Dec 2014 01:23 - 11 years ago

on Sapphire On Silk by MWRatridge
I like how you sing mysteriously, well put together. And the ending man, really interesting ending.
crucethus
crucethus 10th Nov 2014 15:21 - 12 years ago

on Younger Days w ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
First notes of that harmonica made me feel like on was on a moving train in the prairies. Your voice reminded me if I combined Dylan with Dan McCafferty of Nazareth fame. gruff gritty and emphasizing the consonants.
Nice work Gentlemen
Cru
PDMuzak
PDMuzak 7th Nov 2014 03:41 - 12 years ago

on Sapphire On Silk by MWRatridge
This old cat loves it. Love the keyboard work. Are you doing the guiar work also? I'm new to this and it's only a hobby and hearing this work makes me strive to work a little harder to get out of the hobby stage. Love it big time.
theHumps
theHumps 30th Oct 2014 16:52 - 12 years ago

on Younger Days w ShortBusMusic by MWRatridge
Another great collab! Should call you two butter cuz you guys are on a roll!

sorry

Nice strong song construction/arrangement. Mark, great job on the vocals, you rock dude! Bear, well you are...Bear!! The bass is big, big in the mix. Way to go on the harmonica, didn't realize you played. I always like additions to rock songs such as horns and harmonicas, they add another dimension to a track.

Congrats on another smash single!!

Wayne
MWRatridge
MWRatridge replied 2nd Nov 2014 - 12 years ago
Wayne,
On a roll lol. Yes Bear is fantastic.
I started playing harp before I picked up my first guitar at age 11 and put it down when I started learning how to wield the axe. I picked up a harmonica at the local music store and everything I had learned as a kid came back fast. TY.
Mark.
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