TheFrenZ

very nice track ..Insomnia ;-)

Alright, I absolutely love the crows in here. Coincidentally, I'm working on a track of my own that has crows in it. Something weird, I've lived in this town for 5 years and in that time, I have not seen a single crow. Not one. What kind of curse must be on this place to where even crows won't tread?
Okay, back to the song. This is an absolutely brilliant concept! I think it's something we can all relate to as well. The damned alarm clock, man. I love the way you worked in the alarm without making it completely obvious. For the whole thing I kept thinking, "what is it? What is the sound?? Are we going to find out??" Then there it was. Again, brilliant my friend.
Do take care.
V.

The whole work faithfully serves the purpose of your description!! Great job man !!!!

It's a dope tune. I like the suspense. Sounds like something I'd mash up in my deep house set

A little bit like Kay's Dreamscape. However, without the Alarm clock it could be a nice song to find into sleep :-) Production is 1A BTW. Cheers, Oli

haha het eerste wat ik dacht...hey maar deze ken ik al.
Tot ik je discription las...ok duidelijk.
Ik vind the vocals echt zo cool...ik zal deze niet verpesten lol.
ohhhh sad end

Wow. Great journey. Great stuff. Big like.

Just checked the lyrics - so creepy - right up Kay0s'a Street!

Wow I love this the sound effects the dark, futuristic voice and the Morse code beeps I will no doubt relisten later Brilliant

I really like it, it reminds me of the German band Kraftwerk.

I'm looking forward to hearing the second version. I'm intrigued by the nature sounds. Especially with it being a track on the darker side.
Take care.
V

Glad to see someone else respects AngelicVibes' preset game lol

To state the obvious, this is very cautionary. It's very dystopian, while simultaneously being very alluring, and bordering on sensual. At least it is if you take out the meaning of the lyrics, and just focus on the vocals as an instrument. Not to say that your message isn't important, because it is.
You've managed to give it a very wide and spacious dynamic, that allows for all the elements to coincide, but still seem minimal. It's darkness is, for a lack of better terms, embracing. All of your synth work and effect placement is executed brilliantly. Especially the effects on the vocals. All of your choices were the correct ones.
The mix is crystal clear, and very professional sounding. I'm slightly envious. When I sit down to do something dark and minimalist, I always end up adding more and more until it's nothing like what I intended. My tendency is to take it to levels of aggressive distortion that completely squashes any effort of something this silky.
Excellent work. Honestly, I hope to hear more like this from you.
Take care.
V.

Hi Frans.
Hij is online hoor.Ik kon nu niet meer via de speakers luisteren dus ik hoop dat het acceptabel is. Thanx!!!

If we're talking about the type of remix where I can add some silliness, that would be a cool idea! I'll send you a DM!

And so cool that you used your voice for the vox.

I like this one so much.
I like the dark vibe because in secret that is my kind of music ...my fam knows it and dont like it lol.
Great job Frans.

Hey FrenZ, I enjoyed the track (despite the depressing subject matter)... the constant ups and downs... it's extremely realistic and actually describes what I hear from beyond the horizon every day. It's a very well made, contemporary track. Compliments.
Cheers,
Micky

Hello TheFrenz, like this track from the jump my friend.....the music is a good barometer unfortunately of the present. The vocals are definitely chilling but so correct and well done. The effects and pounding percussions also add a ton to the feel of this track.....a very well made piece.

I agree with BaoBou I wouldn't call it controversial, more like realistic. I have Metal track on this subject and it's more in your face. You pegged it correctly with the title Dark Times Ahead, but enough of the political stuff. That groove was steady and consistent, and the bassline was ominous lol. Great track and production overall,

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I wouldn't call it controversial, I'd call it realistic. I love the sound of this track; I think around 2:00 you can go even harder, but it's already really good!

Let's hope there won't be dark times ahead. It is a very complexed term and requires, despite the controversy, people's approval. I do understand the worries of an artist like you, it is in your nature to be worried about man's well being and it is in your nature to express it in music and lyrics. Let's try not to be preconceived and let's try not to give life to such a detestable future. I liked the composition and the excellent use of the synths and effects you mention, beautiful sound.
My best wishes, Anthony.

I like this one. The beat is giving South Africa

Dark Times Ahead, indeed. Sad times we live in - sad times that I'm trying to raise my daughters in. Sometimes it's all i can do to just keep trudging Forward so I can give them the best life that I possibly can. My brother lost his son back in 2008, and went down a dark path that, for a time, consumed him. His connection to music and his talent with translating how he felt into music is what I believe brought him back. There was a certain quality to it that I felt present here in yours - something that allows the listener to relate and empathize. As my brother said, you're among friends here, so no worries dude. And as Manuela said, if someone would end a friendship over your creativity and sharing your feelings through song, they couldn't have been your friend at all. Thanks for sharing this.

Your vocals seem like they could be a small part of something more epic, I forgot to add. Something to maybe consider.