LINEARFADE

Rita, Rita, Rita! Thank you once again. Our proposal still stands. We are starting Industrial Stories, it is very much in the style of your voice.
Listening to you here sometimes, Nadine says, and she is absolutely right, that vocally, you sound like Amanda Lear!
With appreciation,
Chris

Thank you my friend. We are now at the final stages of the album production. We have already been in contact with some platforms I personally dont know all the details, as Pedro is handling the process (our keyboardist, who is quite experienced in this area due to his professional work). Chris

Dan, thank you very much. You know, many of the songs we wrote and performed are deeply personal. This one as well, where the interpretation of our singer makes it feel like part of her soul, part of her own desire and emotional world. As I also wrote to Mark, Urban Stories was not created to become commercial. It was written because we felt the need to explore the human condition moving through everyday life, sadness, despair, and loneliness. Experiences and emotions that all of us have lived through, and still live through, very often. Personally, I thank you for walking with us through the dark streets and among the endless indifference of the people around us in the world of Urban Stories.
With appreciation,
Chris & LINEAR FADE Band

Thank you once again, my friend. Sincerely, with appreciation, LINEAR FADE Band.

Yes, we also consider it conceptually one of the most important tracks of our album. The need to escape, to try to find another way out of anything that makes you feel unhappy and lonely, is reflected not only in the lyrics but also in Nadines outstanding performance. I personally thank you on behalf of all of us for the attention and the time you dedicate to our songs. With appreciation, Chris.

My dear friend,
The feeling of familiarity and friendship is absolutely mutual. I am sincerely sorry for the tragic story you shared with me. Unfortunately, the world is dark much like the city we sing about. Most of our songs come from real experiences, stories behind true events that, one way or another, all of us have lived through at this age. Sometimes in tragic ways, sometimes in quieter and more indifferent ones. We are truly happy that our music is able to carry these images to the listener, and that, even for just a few minutes, it can make them feel like the protagonist of what they are hearing. And perhaps even more important is receiving positive comments from musicians and producers of your level. Personally, I thank you for your friendship. Our album is almost finished, but the memories, experiences, and emotions we managed to express through it are not. Often, after a recording session, we would go out for a drink and none of us would speak at all. It affected us very deeply. Let me tell you a little secret: all the lyrics were originally written in Greek. The Greek language is very beautiful, very rich, and has wonderful ways of expressing emotion. The choice was intentional. Later, with Steve who is a native English speaker we translated them and adapted them so they could be set to a piano and guitar arrangement. So, as the Greek person who originally wrote those lyrics, I felt even more strongly the weight of what we needed to convey to the listener. It seems that we succeeded, judging from the comments of our friends here. I have been around LM almost since its foundation. I made many friendships and collaborations here. Back then, our group had a different name, then we disappeared for a while and became inactive, but I always felt this place was also my home. You are a true bon viveur, as we say here in Italy, with your fine whiskey and your appreciation for quality and enjoyment. I am happy for you, my friend stay well. You know, my niece lives in Portsmouth. Perhaps one day, when I come there, we may manage to meet, even if only for a whiskey or a session at a studio stage.
With appreciation and friendship,
Chris and all of us from the band.

My dear friend Juan Carlos, I dont really know what to say anymore about your comments and the strength and joy you give us once again. Honestly, I look forward to your feedback every time I upload a track, because an opinion from an artist like you (and some other very good friends here on the site) is extremely important to us. Well, Nadine is a sweet girla professional musician and performer. She is a wonderful singer with extensive studies in her field. We were very lucky. There are many great voices out there, just like here on the site, and once we finish this album we should start thinking about collaborations. But what is not easy to find is the ability to step into the role of the lead character. She helps us a lot in composition, harmony, and everything in between. We will be losing her now, as she is going abroad to continue her studies alongside, as far as I know, important figures in the field of theatrical music. But she promised she will also help us with our next album, INDUSTRIAL STORIES. Another big thank you from all of us.
Im looking forward to hearing something of yours soon, my friend. Chris

Thank you, my friend!

Its been a while since we last spoke. Thanks to everyoneyour presence and feedback are really important, as well as that of a few friends who take a bit of their time to listen to our tracks, just as I listen to theirs.

A big hug to you, and well talk soon. Were almost at the end of the albumfinally! Chris.

Good evening,

Thank you for your time, and thank you for writing your comment to us. Most importantly, we are allmyself includedvery happy that you liked our tracks.

Of course, I can explain everything in detail, from the mixing process all the way to mastering.
Regarding reverb, mainly on the vocal and guitar channels (there is also another one there, not just a single instance), I have been using for a long time ALTIVERB 7 by Audio Ease. Im not sure if there is anything better in IR technology today, but for us it is ideal. We mostly used to record in small, not well-equipped studios, so I was looking for solutions to create a proper ambient sound.
I tried several reverbs; one quite good option is MC ConvolutionEZ, but I consider it slightly inferior.
For guitars (depending on which ones and what is being played), Riccardo always uses the Boss DD-3 delay and the EMT 140 plate (you can see its a love affair with Gilmour ), along with other gear he has (R200).
I also use the free Classic Reverb (Kjaerhus Audio). Sometimes I need to use both plug-ins in the same mix.
As for me, on drums, beyond some average Shure SM57 microphones I had and still use, I focus on proper tuning. In mixing, I use EQ, compression, reverb (Altiverb), and a gate to remove unwanted resonances and reflections.
Anything else you need is at your disposal.
Thank you again. Tomorrow I will listen to your songs. Chris LINEAR FADE Band

Good morning. Thank you very much for your careful listening and for the time you devoted to us. Indeed, the correction is correct, and if you could also let me know whether there is anything else that we should perhaps correct (if it is practically necessary) in the lyrics, we would be very grateful. Thank you also personally, as I supervised the production. I worked extensively on the lyric fitting and the prosody, and it is possible that I may have left something that was not noticed carefully enough.

Good morning, my friend. Once again, thank you for your time and your comments. I am truly glad that you are listening to our music and that you are forming a positive impression. Take care, with appreciation,
Chris, LINEAR FADE

Dear Anthony, once again, thank you very much for listening and for your thoughtful comments.
Since we only did a single vocal recording, and after putting a great deal of work into the lyric fitting so that the voice would sit properly within the music which we did not want to rerecord because it was very close to the atmosphere of the song we realized that it came out a bit more dramatic than we had expected.
So, we toughened up the track slightly by adding more guitar and drier drums, making it sound a little less emotional. Your observation was absolutely correct.
At this point, it would be difficult to redo it, because we would probably lose the feeling of the moment, so perhaps it is best as it is.
Thank you very much personally, with great appreciation,

Chris

Thank you so much, my friend, for taking the time to listen to our track. Were really happy you liked it, and we truly appreciate your kind words and support!

Good morning,
thank you very much for your time and for listening to our track.

Honestly, Im not familiar with either the bands or the specific songs you mentioned, but Ill definitely give them a listen as soon as I get a few free minutes.

There was no direct influence from those bands in the creation of our song. Even in the blueprints we share with our members, the directions and ideas are not related to any specific well-known track. Of course, some similarities may naturally occur whether in chord progressions, solos, or even certain vocal approaches.

Our intention is not to sound like anyone else. At the same time, like every musician, we carry years of musical influences from many different bands, and inevitably those experiences shape the way we write and create music.

Thank you once again.

Chris & LINEAR FADE

Well, my friend Juan Carlos, thank you feels too small for your comments and for the strength they give us. Right now Im at my advertiser friends place, working a bit on the album promotion.
Let me tell you a few things about this track. First of all, the vocals were recorded in one take. We didnt dare record them again. Three songs on the album were recorded that way, and this is one of them. It took a lot of work to shape the vocals into something we could fully support musically without changing the essence of the song itself.
We wanted exactly what you described: something dark, cinematic, and immersive, so the listener could actually feel the scene. Using Melodyne and the Eventide Quadravox, I worked on correcting the vocal imperfections and harmonies. The secondary vocals especially the female spoken part are completely natural, not a plugin. We recorded many guitar layers, kept only a few, and then filled the atmosphere carefully with some effects.
The result turned out even better than we expected. We really loved the noir atmosphere it created and yes, it does feel a bit like a scene from Sin City. It was a very difficult track to perform, and all of us were extremely satisfied with the final result.
Once again, thank you. Soon youll have the full album, so you can listen to it in high quality whenever you want.
Take care, my friend.
With appreciation,
Chris & LINEAR FADE

Good morning. Thank you very much on behalf of LINEAR FADE, and also personally, since the production is my responsibility. Ive been listening to your tracks gradually, and Ive already sent some related comments.

With appreciation,
Chris LINEAR FADE Band

Good morning. Thank you for your time and for your comments. The truth is that you are very well known here on Looperman. Ive heard about your work and collaborations. You have a strong team with vocals and amazing productions. Its not the genre we personally prefer, but sometimes I do listen to it.
We are a group of middle-aged musicians who have been involved in music for over 40 years. Our bio mentions some general information. URBAN STORIES came about after the reunion of the members under the name LINEAR FADE. The production is mine; the work was originally written as a screenplay, with thematic sections and a cinematic environment.
This is what we are trying to convey through our music: to make the listener the protagonist of the story, to let them feel their own life and experiences while listening.
We are not professionals, and we do not seek recognition or promotion. For many years, as members, we have had our audience. Now we simply love music, and even though I have been a member of Looperman almost since its beginning, I rarely buy music because there are incredible musicians and artists here, like yourselves.
Thank you on behalf of all LINEAR FADE. We are planning a live performance in Bologna (mainly for our friends), so you will hear from us again about the event.

Warm regards,
Chris

Dear friend, we still dont know yet. Definitely Apple Music, but I am not the one who will handle that part. I will check and get back to you. Thank you for your kind words as always.
With appreciation,
Chris

Danke, you are capable of writing songs far beyond these. Whenever you feel the time is right and time is something we dont really have much of, considering it took us almost two years just to complete a single album we can talk about it. It would truly be a great honor for me to create something together with you.
Warm greetings from me and from the entire LINEAR FADE band, my friend.

Thank you very much. Ive been listening to some of your trackstheres one in particular that I really liked, and Ive already mentioned it to you. I also love Finland, although Ive never managed to visit. Haha, who knows maybe one day.

With appreciation,
LINEAR FADE Band

You cant imagine how much satisfaction your comment gives me. Thank you very much for the support. Were truly happy that artists like you appreciate and encourage our work. I should say that were quite closely bonded as a group. Of course, many things can still be improved. Beyond the performances themselves, we need better equipment, a proper recording space, and proper mastering. Well see what the future brings. For now, though, were managing the best we can this way. Take care, my friend. Warm greetings from everyone in the LINEAR FADE Band.
Chris

Dan, once again, thank you on behalf of all of us. You know, my trip to Croatia has been postponed for now. Its actually better this way, as it would have been somewhat disruptive for me at this period. I believe it will happen soon though. Regards my friend, Chris.

Juan Carlos, I have no further words to thank you on behalf of all of us. Thank you also personally. It is a great satisfaction, especially coming from artists like you, to receive such positive feedback. Once again, warm greetings and many thanks.
As you can see, Ive started uploading the tracks gradually with the lyrics, as you requested.
A hug from us,
Chris and LINEAR FADE BAND.