Sounds good to me...a bit phasey in places but you got me with the intro which was excellent!!.....House definitely is hanging in there as apposed to Trance (what happened to that?)..cool
Hi PJB!
So you also liked that intro?
Well it's good to hear although I really entended to make a proper house tune this time with no odd ingredients...and this is what came out of it. Lol..
Trance is still alive - here on Looperman! =D
I've listened to some trance today even. I would like to ask what happened to techno?
Or maybe it's all techno but with a different name...
sounds alot better than before, only thing I would do is make sure you are using MONO for your bassline, that way the stereo image is focused on the center, your bassline is phasing inand out of the left and right sides, not pleasing to the ear, and the bassline should be 30-100 Hz, you can then layer some stereo bass tracks on top that are 100-130 Hz and have them phasing
Hello Mister and thank you for the constructive criticism!
I'll check in to that phasing issue and try to follow those guidelines about frequenses. But I'm not really there yet in terms of mixing and EQ'ing properly.
Hey SJ,....that intro was great and the transition to the main section right on....not having any real expertise on the genre I cant offer any intelligent suggestions...I just enjoyed the listening to this one....Ed
Hi again, Ed!
It seems that the intro is what people like in this song, and I thought the intro to be too boring!
Haha...
Thanks so much for listening and for the long answer to my comment about your song today - no need to post that loop I was asking for - I was just curious about the instrument and wanted to know if I could somehow make the same beat in a FL DAW.
And about your songs - DON'T DELETE THEM!!
Seriously great - loved the intro. Shades of Moby again. Production values are very good. There was a point where I expected it to take off and it didn't as much as I expected. There was the tension throughout and it didn't payoff with a release or a hard riff. You've really gotten good with the piano counterpoint which is very interesting.
Yes your exactly right about that tension relief or take off!!!
I heard it in my head while making this and it just never happened...I couldn't get it OUT.
It really needs a serious drop and then a take off!
Gaaah...have to rework this then.
all seriously joking aside... :-) pleasantly surprised! wow. nice intro. I would LOVE to hear a reworked version kinda accapella stripped down w/ same intro. The rest is good too. So how do I work w/ Thee????? (have stuff for hook/vox)
G.
h2greg@gmail.com
Thank YOU Kenny for being a part of that process by giving lots of feedback!
(I hope I'm still growing though...lol...not really happy with my current level here.)
Hi SJ,
We have a good song here.
I really like the piano part.
I think you still have to figure out how to mix it perfectly with the voice, but please do not remove it: I would rather chop-out the vocal instead!
Do not touch that piano!
I simply love it.
Ciao, Domenico
On no not the vocal!!
Haha - well I'm going to have to think about that. The vocal is of a very poor quality - not the vocalist and the singning but the the sample itself so it's hard to make it sound good in the mix. Or hard to me to do so, anyway.
Thanks for the feedback, Domenico!
Trying to continue working on this shortly.
you should dial down the frequency on the phaser, it's way too hissy, you know the phaser? I'm assuming you used a phaser effect device on this, any way the bass drum sounds pretty good pretty deep
Hissy sounds funny! =D
But yes, I think I'm following - I'm actually just now learning about EQ'ing and practising on an other song (until now I just cheated with all the EQ'ing stuff and not really done that much of it at all) and when I figure out how to do it more properly I'm going to EQ this song. Or well - it has to be finished first...but after that.
Your ears were right - there is a phaser.
Thanks for listening and for the advice, you talented guy!
Take care.
the problem with the drums is that they aren't very well fitted in the mix, they should come a bit more forward instead of being to the left. they are very far away, especially when the dry female vox kicks in
keep them in the centre, and maybe add a more defined snare and percussion
other than that - it's a masterpiece! love the vox, the chilled atmosphere
Hi and yes, I agree about the drums!
When I did this six months ago I really didn't know much about anything so my music producing skills really sucked - lol.
I'm still hoping to get back my inspiration and actually finish this song...and have been trying so a couple of times but it's not happening yet...strange considering this is my favourite of my own songs. Maybe it's beacuse it's all loops and nothing of my own really?
Anyway - thanks so much for listening and for the helpful advice!
again it's a very good song. I agree the acustic piano is a little loud in places especially next to the vocal. And or maybe bring the vocal up a little louder in the mix??? It's all relative. But beside those tweeks it's a totally cool song. say where did you get the vocals???
Hey this is a good one from you! remember the great DJ and remixer from the sound factory NYC ,Junior Vasquez, never listened to the original song before he remixed a tune (Check out Cher's moonlighting theme) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEXUllZhm5w&html5=1
Steve
That remix was superb!! I had never even heard of Junior Vasquez, thanks for educating me!
The remix sounded as if it had been done just recently, it hasn't aged at all - a really cool house beat.
Hi SeriouslyJoking!
I like it, nice play with the vocal. The kick could use a little bit more bounce/bass! And sometimes I miss the rhythm a lil' bit. So maybe let the synths 'communicate' with percussion a bit more. Overall great job! It has a soothing feel to it, and uplifting. Cheers!
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
I really appreciate it.
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
Beautiful intro,love that lush piano/vocal blend!
I'm listening here and i will on souncloud too,as i think this is a real good Track!.
Beautiful blissful House,with a lovely chilled vibe.!
Love this!
Very good work!
Hi 5
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Thanks for the great feedback Brillbilly - that makes all the difference really.
Take care! /SJ
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
I'm hearing you singing while writing this - and it's sounding good! Off to make a comment.
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Atusa
You go girl and likewise!
All the best to you / SJ
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
So you also liked that intro?
Well it's good to hear although I really entended to make a proper house tune this time with no odd ingredients...and this is what came out of it. Lol..
Trance is still alive - here on Looperman! =D
I've listened to some trance today even. I would like to ask what happened to techno?
Or maybe it's all techno but with a different name...
Thanks for stopping by and taking a listen!!
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
I'll check in to that phasing issue and try to follow those guidelines about frequenses. But I'm not really there yet in terms of mixing and EQ'ing properly.
Take care!
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
It seems that the intro is what people like in this song, and I thought the intro to be too boring!
Haha...
Thanks so much for listening and for the long answer to my comment about your song today - no need to post that loop I was asking for - I was just curious about the instrument and wanted to know if I could somehow make the same beat in a FL DAW.
And about your songs - DON'T DELETE THEM!!
Take care and have a nice day/evening over there.
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
You can find the vocals here:
Nacole http://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/1433
Stephanie K. http://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/819
Thanks for listening.
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
I heard it in my head while making this and it just never happened...I couldn't get it OUT.
It really needs a serious drop and then a take off!
Gaaah...have to rework this then.
Thanks for listening, Clindsay!
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
G.
h2greg@gmail.com
I'm open to any suggestions, really.
=)
on Take Me Away Ft Nacole and Stephanie Kay by SeriouslyJoking
K;)
(I hope I'm still growing though...lol...not really happy with my current level here.)
Thanks for listening and take care!
on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
Looking forward to hear what you thought.
I'm not satisfied at all with this track anymore, there is some serious issues with the sound quality overall and my EQ'ing skills really suck...
So I better stop whining about it and get back to work.
Going to check out your stuff later!
Take care/ SJ
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on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
We have a good song here.
I really like the piano part.
I think you still have to figure out how to mix it perfectly with the voice, but please do not remove it: I would rather chop-out the vocal instead!
Do not touch that piano!
I simply love it.
Ciao, Domenico
Haha - well I'm going to have to think about that. The vocal is of a very poor quality - not the vocalist and the singning but the the sample itself so it's hard to make it sound good in the mix. Or hard to me to do so, anyway.
Thanks for the feedback, Domenico!
Trying to continue working on this shortly.
on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
But yes, I think I'm following - I'm actually just now learning about EQ'ing and practising on an other song (until now I just cheated with all the EQ'ing stuff and not really done that much of it at all) and when I figure out how to do it more properly I'm going to EQ this song. Or well - it has to be finished first...but after that.
Your ears were right - there is a phaser.
Thanks for listening and for the advice, you talented guy!
Take care.
on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
K;)
Lol.
No, just kidding.
Take care!
on The Benefit of a Doubt ft Farisha and Isaiah Page by SeriouslyJoking
keep them in the centre, and maybe add a more defined snare and percussion
other than that - it's a masterpiece! love the vox, the chilled atmosphere
hope this helps
When I did this six months ago I really didn't know much about anything so my music producing skills really sucked - lol.
I'm still hoping to get back my inspiration and actually finish this song...and have been trying so a couple of times but it's not happening yet...strange considering this is my favourite of my own songs. Maybe it's beacuse it's all loops and nothing of my own really?
Anyway - thanks so much for listening and for the helpful advice!
on The Benefit of a Doubt ft Farisha and Isaiah Page by SeriouslyJoking
Cheers =D
on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
The vocal is from here, uploaded by Gezus: http://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/5256 but I'm not sure who the vocalist really is. It's supposed to be a sample from an older song :http://www.whosampled.com/sample/193791/Mat-Zo-Porter-Robinson-Easy-Colourblind-Nothing-Better/
Anyway - thanks for listening and for the advice!!!
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on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
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on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEXUllZhm5w&html5=1
Steve
The remix sounded as if it had been done just recently, it hasn't aged at all - a really cool house beat.
And thanks for feedback!
Take care. =)
on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
Thanks for listening and for the great comment!
on Loving You - Remix of Easy by Mat Zo n Robinson by SeriouslyJoking
I like it, nice play with the vocal. The kick could use a little bit more bounce/bass! And sometimes I miss the rhythm a lil' bit. So maybe let the synths 'communicate' with percussion a bit more. Overall great job! It has a soothing feel to it, and uplifting. Cheers!
Good addvice! Thank you - that's what I need.
I'm noticing a lot of flaws now which I even didn't hear before...
To be continued, I guess.
Thanks for listening!