crucethus

crucethus

Its My Life
OTTAWA, Canada
Joined : 13th Oct 2012 - 13 years ago
Last Online : 22nd Aug 2026 - 18 hours ago
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DanMed
DanMed 22nd Aug 2026 19:56 - 21 hours ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Really interesting piece of music. Lots going on but nicely mixed.
I like it a lot! Cheers!
MW2185
MW2185 22nd Aug 2026 04:48 - 1 day ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Love the interesting sound choices, keep it up!
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 30th Jul 2026 07:28 - 3 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
3,05 to 3,44 is very cool like i also like the kick in this one great track man :)
Jwlickliter
Jwlickliter 30th Jul 2026 03:48 - 3 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Sounds like a big mix. Hard to handle the full sound space with a lot going on. I had a similar problem with my trance project I'm working on. Volume is so high it appears to be clipping. To help you out some if you would like, and I'm sure there is more than one way to fix this mixing issue. With multiple instruments or sound clips you get extra gain. When adding some types of effects to them makes it even worse.

I used a limiter on master and cut the db on input back to around 5-5.5 db. Play with this area some mixes need more or less db. Just cut it back until most of the clipping goes away. Doesn't have to be perfect but get it close. Just my theory to help with all the extra db gain.
crucethus
crucethus replied 30th Jul 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Interesting advice, so I usually cut the dB about -3 to gain dynamics. I hate over-compression (Loudness wars), and I listen in many different types of environments to understand how it sounds on the worst and best equipment. Also sending it out to people whom I trust will tell me if it's good or not. I do know from the monitors that it is not clipping at all, as well as the Izotope Ozone indicators. On the best (Bose 12 speakers in a high-end car system, and a high-end Paradigm system), it's amazing; even on a mono track on a basic phone, it's just fine and very clear. So it's very fascinating to me what you are listening to it on. As I am always open to feedback, I do have that question. Also taking a cue from the Bryan Ferry world of mixing, there are quite a lot of tracks going on and sometimes subtly. I hate basic dance tracks that literally use only 8 to 10 tracks on the mix as they really lack depth. I usually tend to end up with 40- 80, sometimes. Curious why you make that statement and if anyone else hears that. look forward to that feedback @all
Pnnywze
Pnnywze 29th Jul 2026 22:03 - 3 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
You keep coming with classics and scratching itches I didn't know i had. I think i like this one the most
crucethus
crucethus replied 30th Jul 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Ahh, the album is pretty much complete; supposedly my test EP is arriving from the Netherlands tomorrow, fingers crossed. I have always wanted an LP
fanisatt
fanisatt 26th Jul 2026 10:53 - 4 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Wonderful vibes and very interesting arrangement ! Wonderful dark colors....!! Cheerssssssssssssss !!
crucethus
crucethus replied 30th Jul 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Cheers, mate! Thank you!
ARTD4RV
ARTD4RV 25th Jul 2026 20:57 - 4 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
There are some Arabic motifs, I like it
crucethus
crucethus replied 30th Jul 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Thank you, Phrygian modes are awesome, and so is your comment!
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 25th Jul 2026 20:54 - 4 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Really nice work, engaging beyond its dark character and easy to listen. I would only like better a different ending.
Best regards, Anthony
crucethus
crucethus replied 26th Jul 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Well, it's an idea as opposed to a dancefloor extravaganza. I added the extended bass drum to give a DJ the ability to mix.
TheFrenZ
TheFrenZ 25th Jul 2026 13:42 - 4 weeks ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Definitively dark and for my limited knowledge some unexpected twists, well done.
crucethus
crucethus replied 26th Jul 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Not as Twisty as most of my tunes, but otherwise spot on!
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 24th Jul 2026 13:35 - 1 month ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Hello crucethus, well-crafted and executed piece....this has a nice flow to it....definitely hear the trance and eastern nuances, great percussions as well......very good work
crucethus
crucethus replied 26th Jul 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Thank you, the Phrygian mode and the sitar give it that flair, ehh?
Kayos2
Kayos2 24th Jul 2026 10:34 - 1 month ago

on Comeback by crucethus
Love the Indian/Eastern vibes - some of the rhythm patterns reminded me a bit of Utah Saints
crucethus
crucethus replied 26th Jul 2026 - 4 weeks ago
I love Utah Saints; I have to go watch the modern video of Something good again. I do own the CD, lol
BullittVolante
BullittVolante 19th Jul 2026 12:26 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Dirty guitars and a funky bass, excellent. I can definitely hear the Bowie influence in the song. Loved the breakdown at 2.04 and the nice build up. Really enjoyed listening to this.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard 18th Jul 2026 14:59 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
The song is great. I had some minor issues with the low end but that's on my system. I liked the whole arrangement and your composition.
Best regards, Anthony
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd 16th Jul 2026 05:33 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Wow, I can hear the influence for sure. This sounds dope man!
crucethus
crucethus replied 17th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Thank you so much.
Backscatter
Backscatter 15th Jul 2026 12:34 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Oh yeah! What a fun little bouncy track, and it's funky too!
crucethus
crucethus replied 17th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Yep, that's what I liked about Bowie, and also the eclectic sounds of Carlos Alomar's guitar work!
fanisatt
fanisatt 15th Jul 2026 07:37 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Excellent work overall !!!! I enjoyed this rock track completely !!!! Cheerssssssssssssssss !!
crucethus
crucethus replied 17th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
TY so Much Mate!
Zootman
Zootman 14th Jul 2026 21:09 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Sorry, just reading comments re Devo. There's a good doco on Netflix on Devo, in N Z anyway. Worth checking out.
crucethus
crucethus replied 15th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
I shall check that out!
Zootman
Zootman 14th Jul 2026 21:07 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
I can certainly hear the 70's Bowie influence. Love the conversation between the guitars and the funky synth and rthym guitars. This is super cool man. U know, the tracks I like best are the ones where u can hear people just doing their own thing. This is one of those. Cheers Zoot.
crucethus
crucethus replied 15th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Thanks, mate, I have always done what I want to do, and could give a rat's ass what people want me to do. (Stubborn houten hoofd artist ehh, lol)
Cyberflares
Cyberflares 14th Jul 2026 06:27 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Nice bass man and guitar synth work is amazing i was getting early kings of stonage at the start very cool track man ::)
crucethus
crucethus replied 15th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Thanks, mate, I can hear what you are saying about Josh and the Kings of the Stone Age. I get that. Wasn't the aim, but actually maybe deep down inside... Oh, and watch Josh on Dish, very cool!
Kayos2
Kayos2 13th Jul 2026 18:25 - 1 month ago

on Shouting at Ghosts by crucethus
The percussion in this really adds something special - wonderful track
JAI26
JAI26 13th Jul 2026 12:34 - 1 month ago

on Dreamtime by crucethus
It's morning here and I just got back to the cubical to start my day :( This song was actually perfect as I'm not fully awake yet and it's chill vibe works great for a Monday morning. I like what you did here. You played most/all of this right? Well done!
Kayos2
Kayos2 13th Jul 2026 07:20 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
I agree with the guys - more psychedelic Rock - interesting effects and vibe - almost cinematic - like a camera panning backstage to find somebody as the performer does his thing. I got very much David's 'Fashion' vibes on this
crucethus
crucethus replied 14th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
I do love "Fashion," but recently I was turned on to the Berlin Trilogy. Now I understand so much more about what Bowie was doing artistically at the time. Also, this weird bassline reminds me of the weirdness of early Devo, who asked Bowie to produce their first album, which he declined due to scheduling, but recommended Eno, who did produce, but in Devo fashion, eliminated all of Eno's edits on tape. Such rebels.
Asociale
Asociale 12th Jul 2026 23:02 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
I agree with Dan that this feels like psychedelic and has an unusual atmosphere plus several ideas in one track make it very interesting to listen. Good work man!
crucethus
crucethus replied 13th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
Thanks, mate, I'm not sure how psychedelic this really is. I recently discovered Low by Bowie and was fascinated by the depth of that album. But even on Stay, which is from Station to Station, there were some amazing soundscapes. I am less about the drug experience and more about the musical and visual experience. I wanted to kind of make an homage. This is not going on the EP and would make a B-side single, but still a fun experiment. Thanks for commenting!
DanMed
DanMed 12th Jul 2026 21:58 - 1 month ago

on Glass Breaking by crucethus
Really unusual track but i really dig it. Little psychedelic.
Great job on track!
crucethus
crucethus replied 12th Jul 2026 - 1 month ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGuu7NiALvo (Stay)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgdCIAEupNI&;list=RDIgdCIAEupNI&start_radio=1 (Breaking Glass)
These are the tunes that sort of influenced this one. And they are not pop mainstream tunes at all.
Kayos2
Kayos2 11th Jul 2026 03:58 - 1 month ago

on Dreamseeker by crucethus
What a delightful mash up of genres - Sure I hear Jazz but there is something else, with that pulsing beat, too - I would like this sort of thing on a late night listen - takes you on an interesting journey
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