FreeRadical

FreeRadical

if you cant be good be good at it
London, United Kingdom
Joined : 8th Nov 2011 - 14 years ago
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Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass 8th Jun 2014 02:35 - 12 years ago

on Nowhere Near by FreeRadical
Hey Nick...pretty amazing sound you've got here man,huge actually...when I listen to a genre that I'm not a dilettante in it doesn't phase me one iota,music is music after all and all the rules of arrangement,mix and production values apply..I do like the immediate plunge into the main groove and then the backing off and temporal stage it gives the whole piece solid dynamics and lets it breathe....I'd really like to see how you'd go in a flower arrangement contest,and I don't say this lightly,it's a real art and takes a focused perspective to get right...I'm pretty sure you'd be good at it (unfortunately it does come with a certain effeminate stigma if your male...not that I'd know! lol)....cool stuff mate Dave
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 8th Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Unfortunately you'd never see me in a flower arranging contest as i prefer cross stitch and basket weaving.
Thanks for checking the track out as i know it's not really your thing.
I haven't written anything as good as this for ages so i bought a bunch of synths hoping to add some new dimensions to my sounds. Trouble is i don't know what i'm doing with any of them yet so it aint happening at the moment.
Cheers again for dropping by Dave. Always good to hear from you.
FR
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 7th Jun 2014 18:34 - 12 years ago

on Light and Dark by FreeRadical
I'm enjoying listening, it's like a little mini mix! Personally I'm enjoying the second half much more, partly because it's nice to hear you experimenting with new synths. The patches you're using sound very cool! If you keep at it, you'll be making some amazing presets! I really didn't mind the kick drum in the first part, sounded okay on this system. I am just getting to that acid sound, and it's great, awesome tone there! Nice movement to the mix, and the mastering is pretty dynamic too. Thanks for making the soundtrack to my fruit salad! Cool track! Fave!
AZZYKO
AZZYKO 6th Jun 2014 18:51 - 12 years ago

on Light and Dark by FreeRadical
Another great track from you...
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 6th Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks. Perhaps i'll go back to just making one track at a time again in the not so distant future.

FR
deciBel
deciBel 5th Jun 2014 22:54 - 12 years ago

on Nowhere Near by FreeRadical
one of the best breakbeat tunes I've ever heared FR..
thnx for sharing .___Behnam
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 7th Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks man. Comments are the whole reason i post up here so cheers for leaving your thoughts.
FR
johnnyproducing
johnnyproducing 5th Jun 2014 21:29 - 12 years ago

on Nowhere Near by FreeRadical
One of your older tracks but it is pretty huge ;)
I love how you combined the vocals with the dark techy ambience. Hope you will revisit this style in the future and release something similar ;)
benjizo
benjizo 5th Jun 2014 19:38 - 12 years ago

on Nowhere Near by FreeRadical
FR you got me with this one.I can see people jumping up and down to this.You did this justice bro.Much love.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 6th Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Cheers man. I can't seem to write stuff as good as this these days so i thought i'd give it a re-up.
Glad you could stop by and leave your thoughts.
FR
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 5th Jun 2014 18:30 - 12 years ago

on Reminded by FreeRadical
You've definitely got the whole D&B thing down. I really like how chill this one is. With that bass line and the lead synths/pads it's an easy one to fall into and just flow with the current.
The break starting at 1:50 was nice. I like the way you didn't completely drop out the, well....drum and bass. It was like a floating leap across the gap.
I can't exactly pinpoint it, but there's something about it that takes me back to the 90's. I think it's the Phasing. The 90's used a lot of Phasing for that darker, dreamier effect. That's a good thing in my eye. Or, ear, I guess.
Anyhow, like I said, you've got the D's and the B's all figured out, man. And we're all just a little bit luckier for it.
Take care.
V.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver 4th Jun 2014 17:35 - 12 years ago

on Bad Boy Sound by FreeRadical
This is a pretty solid track. I really love the D&B. I've tried making it a few times myself, but it just doesn't work for me. So, not only am I impressed by this bad boy, but a little envious as well! You did excellent work with the vocals and panning. It's very fluid in it's dynamics, and everything fits so nicely. It's a seamless little ride.
I agree with Spivkurl. You do good work with the Reese and the Hoovers. They're such powerful synths and can easily be misused, or out of place. Not the case here.
As far as the length goes...the longer the better, man. Especially in something so rhythm driven. I mean, when it's time to fire one up and kick back to some tunes, you want to be able to enjoy the ride, right?
Anyhow, "cool track bro!"

Take care.
V.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 4th Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks, I think this is one of the better ones i've made lateley so i thought i'd give it a re up. I don't know why i don't do more D&B because they normally turn out alright. I'm glad you could drop in and comment because i rate your stuff and that makes all the difference.
Cheers.
FR
AZZYKO
AZZYKO 3rd Jun 2014 20:22 - 12 years ago

on DownwardSpiral by FreeRadical
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radioilluminati
radioilluminati 3rd Jun 2014 17:11 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
The war on free radicals:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGn21Ck4t28

Sounds good Mr. Free Radical.

What I focus on is the negative stuff, that can be corrected. Today I have one thing, that I noticed. Do you sweep the frequencies to eliminate painful frequencies?

It is very easy. Done like this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjT41H6gsW8
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 3rd Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
I watched the video and i can't say as it's something i've ever tried but if i ever manage to make something more up to date and half decent i might give it a go, but this little bit of looping and sampling probably doesn't deserve the attention if i'm brutally honest. It's a bit like a throwback from 15 years ago.
Never say never again is one of my favourite Bond films so i liked that clip (My favourite part is where he takes out that big dude with a cup full of piss).
Anyway, cheers for stopping by, sharing videos and leaving comments. It's all appreciated.
FR
Modnex
Modnex 3rd Jun 2014 15:10 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
FreeRadical, You're the man! Honestly in my opinion, I think you should stick to making house music as you're just really great at it. Every last house track you have here, (4 in counting) I loved.

These tracks are professional sounding and sounds like they would be played in a club of some sort by an awesome DJ. Keep up the great work and please upload more. I love it!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 3rd Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
I'm glad you think so but i'm not happy with any of the tracks i've written just lateley. Perhaps it's because i quit smoking the green stuff. I bought all these synths but i haven't got a clue how to use them so hopefully things will improve once i get my head around them.
Cheers for dropping in and commenting.
FR
BlackKasper
BlackKasper 2nd Jun 2014 23:46 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
Damn FR, you're like a master dude. Every track of yours is quality, professional stuff. If you haven't already, I really hope you get the chance to fulfill your music goals and dreams, because you are gifted, Sir.
B.K.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 3rd Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
I have to disagree. I think my stuff is still stuck in the ninetys so i bought some synths to try and bring it up to date. Trouble is i don't yet understand them properly so by the time i get my music up to date i'll probably still be fifteen years behind lol.
Anyway, thanks for tuning in and leaving comments.
FR
BlackKasper
BlackKasper 2nd Jun 2014 23:16 - 12 years ago

on Light and Dark by FreeRadical
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soundhound
soundhound 2nd Jun 2014 17:31 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
It's got a real good feel to it, that old school bounce I can remember all
those grooves...
Solid changes pocket transitions harmonic balance total lockdown...

Baaaad piece of work here My Man, most enjoyed this track...

Peace...TG.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 3rd Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks TG, Again it was mostly loops so it's only a case of arranging an EQing, It doesn't take a great deal of thought. Just a lot of searching and trial & error.
Thanks for dropping by and checking out this track.
FR
SUDDENSHIFTOFFICIAL
SUDDENSHIFTOFFICIAL 2nd Jun 2014 16:08 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
my mistake the bit near the end is pretty awesome too love that sound, so weird !
SUDDENSHIFTOFFICIAL
SUDDENSHIFTOFFICIAL 2nd Jun 2014 16:07 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
track from 4 mins to 6 mins was the one for me !
Sick as always, love a bit of deep house ;)
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 2nd Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks for sticking around and listening to the whole thing. I think ten minutes is too long for a lot of peeps round here. Cheers as well for commenting twice.
FR
djtheobserver01
djtheobserver01 2nd Jun 2014 14:20 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
i can't get off the dancefloor !!!

lol!

one little thing , the baseline in the first section can be less ,I think. it oversized and my speakers almost crashed..

i love the part after 3,35 till end !
nice job again !!
greetzzzz
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 2nd Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Yeah i hear you, I think i had the levels up a bit too loud to compensate for the fact that the last two thirds were quiter. I need to go play with the faders a little. Still, i love doing these little mixes because you don't know where it's gonna go.
Thanks for dropping in and checking it out.
FR
smallpaul
smallpaul 1st Jun 2014 20:39 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
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TuneDef
TuneDef 1st Jun 2014 17:53 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
Man I love the clarity of your tracks, I don't think people realize how deep you dive into your tracks...I listen, that little whine buried about 6 or 7 layers deep....I was what is that...so many others may never notice it, but I was like damn he had to do it!
Hot azz goat milk!

Tune D
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 1st Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
It's easy to get good clarity with pro loops as most of the eq is already how you'd want to use it.

I always save at the highest bit rate and then run it through audacity which converts the vile to a smaller size without losing quality. I don't know if you have a copy but if you don't it's free and definitely worth downloading.

I'm not sure which noise you mean by the little whining noise, it was probably a mistake lol!

Anyway, I'm glad you could drop in and leave your thoughts on this track, if i'm honest i'm not that happy with it but then it's very rarely i am these days.

Cheers!!!

FR
Orlando51
Orlando51 1st Jun 2014 16:22 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
This was really a great house journey and i think it's a significant example of what you're generaly up to in the music production. You're doing really great, my friend...the future is bright..:)^^

Hat's off and respect_____Orlando
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 1st Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks for being kind but i'm not happy with it. It could be a lot better. I think i put them together too quickly and need to take more time.
Thanks for dropping in and commenting.
FR
Diskonnect
Diskonnect 1st Jun 2014 14:27 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
I Like that deep bassline, cool synths too! I like the snare roll and how it transitions into the next part, would be cool to have some sort of building delay on the synth before you drop the bassline again! Second part sounds really 90's, vocals work really well! The last part is ace, almost like its jumping out at me! Sounds really good mate, well done!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 1st Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks. I might try and add a few more layers and give it a bit more depth. In all honesty i'm not that happy with any of the stuff i've been making lateley so i think it could be a lot better.
Cheers for dropping in and leaving comments.
FR
RealProblemShuckers
RealProblemShuckers 1st Jun 2014 12:04 - 12 years ago

on Three Times House by FreeRadical
I am liking this track! The old school vibe which then turns into this modern sorta vibe is a great transition. Beginning reminds me of the MK remix of 'Push The Feeling on' by The Nightcrawlers.

Definitely going in my faves.

Keep up the EXCELLENT work!

-RealProblemShuckers
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 1st Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Yeah i know the Nightcrrawlers but i'll have to go and check the track out. Like yourself, i really like the old school vibes so thanks for noticing that & i'm glad you liked it enough to FAV it. It makes all those long hours sat in front of a screen seem worthwhile.
Cheers.
FR
3n0
3n0 1st Jun 2014 01:37 - 12 years ago

on Light and Dark by FreeRadical
This is amazing,i love early old school trance sounds especially that acid arp!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 6th Jun 2014 - 12 years ago
Thanks man. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
FR
roziesuniverse
roziesuniverse 31st May 2014 20:36 - 12 years ago

on Light and Dark by FreeRadical
heyy! would you be down if i played around with this track and added some verses/vocals then check it out and see how you like it? all cred goes to you :)
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 31st May 2014 - 12 years ago
Sure, i'm always up for people laying down some vocals. If you want i can update it (turn it into one track, get rid of the vocal that's there already and most importantly, get rid of that annoying, clicky bass drum)
It would probably only take a few hours although i'm off to sleep soon so it probably wont be done until tomorrow.
I'm always looking out for singers so thanks for getting in touch.
FR
Anubis
Anubis 31st May 2014 17:23 - 12 years ago

on Light and Dark by FreeRadical
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