Evisma
Better Than You Since 82
Middle America, United States
Joined : 1st Apr 2013 - 12 years ago
Last Online : 4th Apr 2025 - 8 months ago
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on Constellation by Evisma
Long time no talk. I saw your track and alway know you put out some fine quality music, so figured I'd give it a spin. Really like this from the very start. Some very nice elements involve...Good job, my friend.
Ciao,
M.
Thanks for the listen! I'm glad you liked this one. I've been digging my last three.
Take care.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
I do like making tracks with separate sections. I don't typically repeat a part once I've moved from it, so it helps with big changes.
Busy with a new track or I would do your musical image interpretation. Appreciate the offer!
Thanks again for the listen and the feedback.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Cru
Very deep appreciation for the kind words. I'm glad this one came out as well as it did. I need to work on mixing with more dynamics.
I hope you are doing well up in the frostiness. Thinsulate is the shit!
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Later.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
That may be the highest compliment I've ever received here. Deeply appreciated. I've been trying to not rush anything with the last few tracks. Hope it shows.
Thank you again for your very kind words. Kinda blew me away.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Glad you liked it. The delay was from a pedal so I'm glad it sounds good because it's permanent.
Thanks again.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Compliments______Orlando
Thanks again.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Richie
Thanks for the kind words. They are appreciated. Always nice to hear when people don't find your stuff too objectionable.
Thanks for the listen!
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Thanks again!
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJrIjAOQpWo
Danke
The video, I must say, was pretty awesome till the chick came in and weirded me out. I liked the music quite a bit. I dislike the look of those violin basses and every time I pick one up, they sound very dull. I've been happy with my Ibanez. Sounds better than others I've played.
Thanks for the kind words and the listen, and the video with some new music to my ears. My MP3 player's library is getting pretty stale.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
Maybe I sent to you before (I don't remember, or that was Static) the Hungarian band is called Másfél's (it means one and a half) song...it's title is Zuma...their music (specially not that song) always reminds me to your art...it's of course not the same music but in feeling...
This progrock is one of your best...those guitars are both awesome...every part fits perfectly together, we don't miss anything from here...
My warmest handshake, Danke
on Constellation by Evisma
i truely loved your song
and felt very nice when i heard it
if you want someone to sing on it
hit me up
regards
on Constellation by Evisma
Before you point the finger you should know that I'm The Nomad
And if I'm The Nomad then you're The Nomad and he's The Nomad as well*
So you can point that fuckin finger up your brush hogger
Ah, Tool lyrics - the gift that keeps on giving, whether for use as intros or outros. Or even midtros.
Anyway, you have done a constellar job with this here creative nice track bro.
Intro acoustic stuff reminds me of Metallica's Fade To Black. A clean sound indeed. You have been polishing your strings.
First drum groove sounds a little like something I might come up with. Nice, wideo stereo image on the guitar/s. Gentle stuff, with a tasteful little delay conclusion (of the section) around 1:04.
Then some very delicate, tight playing that, plus the drums, makes me think of something African.
1:36 and the riffage is heading more towards the badass. But still chilled. A riff I'd be happy to groove over.
2:08 far out synths remind me of what I like to do.
2:51 synths are removed and we're back to more tasteful, open spaces acoustic twiddling.
Then your bass monk enters, chanting away as he assume the lotus (a particular cross-legged yoga) position.
Tasteful piano enters and stuff is going far out again.
Ah, a reasonably definitive conclusion. Just letting things hang on delay is a pretty useful way of ending these sort of compositions. Generally better than a fadeout.
Nomad, under a dead Ohio sky, defending his light and wondering where the hell he has been.
*Damn, seems like we're all The Nomad. Must be a state of mind or something.
When he speaks, he speaks through me. (Usually about opening new lines of equity)
Glad you liked the track. I've been messing with this one for a while now. Tracks take about a month now, instead of a week or two. The throat-singing thing is an analog synth effect on my effects pedal with a reverse auto-wah. I like it and will use it again, but differently. Finger-snaps are always fun to record.
Next track will probably have bits of Lap-Steel in it. I've tuned it to Em add9, which is all the strings being strummed while fretting 2 on A and 4 on D. I've not even begun anything else yet, but I'm probably done with this one so it's inevitable.
Evan, born to bear and read to all the details of our ending, to write it down for all the world to see, but I forgot my pen, shit the bed again,... typical.
on Constellation by Evisma
Also the balance between melodic and dynamic elements is perfect. The narration is very smooth at the same time and it is truly a coherent composition.
Very enjoyable music to listen to!
Congratulations on making such a nice track.
Alex
Very high praise. I thank you very much. I really enjoyed doing this one and messing with the acoustic. Not an expensive acoustic, but sounds rather good. I always finger-pick the guitar and pick the bass. A bit backwards.
Thank you again for the kind words and the listen. It is appreciated.
Evan
on Constellation by Evisma
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
Yet again another great track from you I like it.
Well done
Jamid
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
Any way, I like your bass playing, as well as the overall theme of the piece. I wondered where the low frequencies were, and then realized my sub got turned down... heh. Still found the bass a bit "Toolish" if that makes sense... I know it's supposed to be a lead though, so I can't fault that.
Does you MIDI controller have velocity sensitive keys? It seemed like the MIDI parts did not vary in amplitude much, and I would have enjoyed those parts far more with more dynamics. Could have nothing to do with that, and be more related to compression or the like.
I had fun listening, and am not going to over analyse this. I tend to anger some people even without trying, and why do that when I know that someone knows both what they want, and what they are doing. Thank you for sharing the song with us! Hope you are well!
Funny how important the woofer is when it comes to bass guitar. I believe I will always get the "Tool" comparison, whether I like it or not.
"Does you MIDI controller have velocity sensitive keys?"
Oh, yes. I was using the drum pads a lot and had the "Full Level" on. Velocity means nothing then. I was trying to get some of the drums down and forgot to deactivate it. However, with all the mouse-fixing I did, I should have done something about the velocity. Now that you've said something, I will.
"I tend to anger some people even without trying"
Preachin to the fuckin choir. You should check out the forum thread "Grammar". I made a list of homophones and got an amazing amount of "Indignorance", a word that came about by my shock at the indignation shown by the willfully ignorant.
I am well, as I hope you are in turn.
Peas
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
I totally empathise with your feeling currently done with music making as I feel pretty much the same way.
I have done for a couple of months but have still managed to knock out some pretty cool tracks. I've just persevered and turned them into something good in the end. Not sure I've ever made a track that was easy and some have been quite a struggle. I think making my kind of complex music is quite hard.
Sorry about your lack of patience. That's something I've struggled with all my life and it's interesting how it gives rise to other bad character traits.
"I'm painting with the same few colors and there are enough used canvases lying around"
Same here. Not happy with my guitar sound or playing - feels like I've done it all and I'm quite bored each time I pick it and try to knock out something good.
You are free to call me an English Kanigget. But that last word looks a lot like The N Word so you may have to refer to me as an English The K Word to avoid getting strung up from the nearest tree. Or at least banned from Looperman forums.
Yes, I smell entirely of elderberries.
I've forgotten about Dennis, the repressed. Need to watch that film again. Police arriving at the end is good.
Fun Grail fact: To do the bit where The Black Knight ('Tis but a scratch) has his leg hacked off, they employed a local, one legged Scottish guy called Richard Burton (not the actor twice married to Elizabeth Taylor). So, he's in costume and wearing a false right leg and that's what gets chopped off. But he's a lot shorter than Cleese, which you can see if you compare that shot (leg off) with the others. More fun than CGI, eh?
I do like the term 'brush hog' and 'slit seeding' is also a fun and "impregnatious" one.
Nomad, right in two.
Or:
2
(Nomad writing '2')
*Or grand motherfucker
"Not sure I've ever made a track that was easy and some have been quite a struggle."
I've had some tracks come together in an evening. The writing, anyway. I could sit at the computer with the guitar for several hours and be content. Nicotine is fantastic for focus. When you've been supplying the brain with nicotine/dopamine for 18 years and take it away, the brain panics. It will make you feel like you are suffocating. The feeling of panic when you hold your breath for about a minute. That feeling never leaves. It's odd. I still go through waves of discomfort, and they usually last about a week. I get pretty fuckin pissy sometimes and have to make a conscious effort to stay calm. I don't have anger issues, but severe intolerance.
"I've forgotten about Dennis, the repressed. Need to watch that film again."
It's really close to the beginning. Second place Arthur goes. Good stuff. I always skip the long intro of credits about the moose biting the sister, and all the damn llamas from the second credits company.
With Python, I prefer "And Now For Something Completely Different". Remade skits from the Flying Circus days, I believe. Defense against fresh fruit, and how NOT to be seen, are some of my favorites. "Upper-Class Twit Of The Year" is my all-time favorite from them. Tied with the men sitting around talking about how bad it was when they were growing up.
I'm more a fan of Douglas Adams. I have all of the Hitchhiker's Guide books in an awesome compilation. Birthday present. Same with Edgar Allen Poe, but his stuff is pretty wretched and bleak. He was a dark, brooding bastard and everyone hated him. If you can get your hands on a good translation of Dante's "The Inferno", do it. One of the best books I've ever read. Very visual. "Purgatorio" and "Paradiso" suck, so don't get the full Divine Comedy.
Moby Dick has not moved since we spoke of it. It mocks me.
"(Nomad writing '2')"
Quite clever. Maybe your best. I'll give it a try.
Take care, Alex.
Evan, who comes to find that we are all one mind capable of all that's imagined and all conceivable.
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
Considering how well you've managed most of the mixing and arranging, I personally feel that the fade-out is a bit of a cheat. Strip it back to that awesome bassline and just cut it it at the last note of the riff. That would tighten the whole thing up.
Even with these points, it's a great track and a joy to listen and bob your head to.
Great work!
TA
"It really needs a hook to lift the section into greatness."
I know what you mean. I'm not much of a hooker. More into leading and complimenting melodies layered and working together.
"the fade-out is a bit of a cheat. Strip it back to that awesome bassline and just cut it at the last note of the riff."
I'll go into the project and give that a try. I've not had much luck with that I've tried so far.
Thanks for the encouragement and the feedback.
Evan
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
All those change ups, man! This is a solid piece. The energy is high, and positive.
:44- I love the contrast between the two basses. The staccato, almost reggae back drop being held together by the sustained, more melodic line.
The piano in this is...inspiring. Especially when backed by the strings.
The percussion in this one is excellent. The levels are all good. Nothing seems to be either drowned out, or overpowering
4:26- The melodic flow of the guitar is almost silk-like
This is good, my brother. This is good.
Take care, man.
Aaron.
I'm glad you liked this one. I spent quite a while on the piano and layers. I like this one quite a bit, and am considering it a high-note to take a break on.
Hope all is well, friend.
Evan-Evan-Bo-Bevan
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
More on all things Holy Grail another time but for now it's back to your nicened track bro.
Dunno if drums in first 11 secs are different but they sound good.
11:00 switch to other bass doesn't sound quite right. Just a little too much of a jump from one tone to the next.
Reggae section still sounding damn cool, with a fine meaty mix.
2:23 and it's time for new shit. Mid range bass underneath lead is cool.
2:45 that might be a key change plus new piano melodies. Which are also good and a progression.
3:07 cool little unexpected piano note.
3:29 cool little pause as you drop the beat. And then you do the kind of thing I like to do with bringing in some pumping double time drums. Just like what I might have done (minus the reverse cymbal, of course).
And then more piano. Metric shit tons indeed. Plus some strings.
4:16 distorted lead g with not very good tone now sounds better as it's not as naked as before as it's got drums backing it up (forgot to mention it at all in previous reviews).
Fade out ending is OK, nothing more. Needs to be better.
Shame you never return to the cool reggae grooving. But you make the track's identity more of what you're into (rock) so no surprise there.
Overall: a very worthy update but I don't think you're done yet.
Later, labia lubricator.
*My first entirely alliterative greeting and goodbye combo (SSS + LLL).
I know you think there needs to be more done with this one, but I'm probably done with it. I've got nothing going on the burner, and am thinking of taking a break. Gotta let it WANT to come out, instead of using music making to entertain myself in the evenings.
I've had less patience lately. It's a bigger issue than I wanted to admit. It's been since I quit smoking cigarettes. Nicotine helped me focus and stay engaged. I've missed that feeling. I get irritated and feel physically constricted any time I'm not distracted with work or an activity. I feel like I'm going to bust out of my skin if I sit for more than 10 minutes.
Musically, I feel a bit spent, like my sound has been established and there is no sense in redundancy. Starting to feel like I'm painting with the same few colors and there are enough used canvases lying around. A break is needed.
AC/DC keep regurgitating the same few songs and they need to stop. If I've quit evolving, I need to stop, at least till something special arises. I must "hold-out for the rare" as a song from "Rishloo" says.
I hope all is well with you. Thanks for your help on this track. Just a bit disenchanted. Sorry.
Take it easy.
Evan, he had a lot to say, he had a lot of nothing to say.
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
"I need more warning next time"
Sorry if I have alarmed you again. Next time I shall send you a notice well in advance, possibly hand delivered (like serving you with a subpoena).
"I'll need a new intro"
Pretty much straight in to the reggae bass would be cool. Those low piano notes also work really well with the groove so you might even start with them (plus maybe some skeleton drums) and then bring the basses and full drums in. You could apply your "lacking low end" filtered idea to some intro drums rather than bass. That can work well as you then bring in the lower frequencies for added power.
"He woke up to me running my fingers through his chest-hair and whispering solemn vows of our love."
That's pretty weird and funny. From torture to hairy chest-stroking. I think you may have a bit of a love-hate relationship with The Jove. I can picture you both scaping the land together, whistling Jovi hits as you brush hog.
"a carpet knife or utility knife"
I think we call that a Stanley or utility knife. Pretty cheap and flimsy plastic things but that blade is damn sharp. Or you can get a higher quality, solid metal one. I used some version of one quite a bit when making squillions of cuts in sheets of insulation when insulating my sheds last year. A pretty tidy job that's still in place, with all the tools and garden stuff put back in one shed. But no brushhogging equipment as I never brush any hogs.
Yes, Tool lyric thing did start as a variation on "Seacrest, out". Probably a "me" idea.
Nomad, shining on forever, shining on the benevolent sun.
*As said by John Cleese's silly French character on the castle ramparts in Holy Grail, a film apparently much loved by Elvis (I so hope that's true).
"I fart in your general direction"
Is this finally the time I get to call you an English Kanigget!?!? I know it means "knight" phonetically, but it's still funny shit. Do you smell at all of Elderberries?
By far, my favorite is Dennis, the repressed. That conversation is where "Farcical Aquatic Ceremony" came from. Best part of the movie, next to the cops breaking everything up at the end.
"Next time I shall send you a notice well in advance, possibly hand delivered"
I'll be expecting a very tired carrier-Albatross, with a few fresh Maine lobsters resting in the saggy gullet.
" I can picture you both scaping the land together, whistling Jovi hits as you brush hog."
You seem to like the term "brush-hog". I did a bit of "Slit-Seeding" lately. Sounds like impregnation to me. Not nearly as enjoyable, and lasted way longer. Can't go 6 hours. Maybe, if 5 of them were breaks.
Evan, feeling this coming over like a storm again now,... considerately.
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
Thanks for this new song: I have learned a new English word, even if I am not sure I will ever use it.
As others already mentioned, the piano part is really classy. IMHO the distorted guitar "arpeggio" starting at 2:24 is not the best thing I have heard from you.
The sound is very "digital" and it lacks of groove.
Similar distortion works pretty well on the melody, but this is something different.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: how long should a song be? I found interesting to read that Rush kind of "forced themselves" to stay under 5 minutes, after writing some of the most memorable "rock-suites" of the history.
That said, I think the new version without the "fade-out" will be a better one.
Glad you liked the piano. Others seem to as well.
I'm having issues with the second half of this one. Adding, taring down, shuffling, crying. It's not going very smooth. I just hope, when I update this, it wont sound forced or contrived.
Always elated to learn new words. I've heard this one forever, but never looked it up to use it properly.
Take care.
Evan
on The Wherewithal by Evisma
I would like to formally announce that my second comment on this track will be commencing at the start of the next sentence.
I get what you were trying to do with your intro and you achieved it but it still just sounds a bit lacking. Good to hear you've extended the track, bringing back the piano, though I guess you're not too into my restructuring suggestion. Not sure if you ever really do that or compose in a linear way most of the time, rather than shifting whole sections around - something I do a lot.
Intros and outros are damn important (as is the inbetween) and I still think the reggae bass and piano are the most memorable things here, which is why I'd like to be greeted by them early on and then move into Eastern Toolish rocking. Your reggae section is the kind of cool, spacious groove I'd like you to build a whole track around.
I looked up 'wherewithal' and found a rather nice, concise definition: 'means by which'. Look out for The Means By Which as a future track title of mine.
Your JBJ kidnapping and torture is somewhat disturbing and detailed in a serial killer sort of way. Detailed as if you've done it before. I still don't think he deserves it. You could have just given him a good brushhogging. Another technique favoured by those who scape the land is Death By Mulch.
"He seemed a bit miffed."
Well, he's a tough chap unfazed by a light bit of flaying. Did you play "Dead Or Alive" on repeat as he peeled?
What's a razor knife? Isn't that just a sharp knife?
While it is mostly dance music, my latest track does also contain some badassery of potential interest to you:
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/170547
Nomad, foot in mouth and head up asshole*
*Modified Tool lyrics as sign offs is a good idea of ours. Can't remember who came up with it first.
After the thorough warning, I still didn't expect all the words, and it did frighten me. I need more warning next time.
"I guess you're not too into my restructuring suggestion"
I went in and messed with it a bit. Tried your suggestion. If I'm to do that, I'll need a new intro and a bit more changing. I'm working with a new section after the distorted guitars, but may have to push the distorted guitars back and go from the piano you like, to the piano/sax/organ part I'm working with, adding the guitar part afterward. Having issues with flow. I do usually go a linear path.
"Your JBJ kidnapping and torture is somewhat disturbing and detailed in a serial killer sort of way."
Turns out, it was all just him having a bad dream. He woke up to me running my fingers through his chest-hair and whispering solemn vows of our love. He told me about the dream and said it was subliminal message to wax his chest and drink more water. Hygiene and hydration are very important.
"What's a razor knife? Isn't that just a sharp knife?"
It's like a carpet knife or utility knife. A replaceable razor-blade makes for heavy use without sharpening. Usually folding or retractable, I'm sure you have them there. I believe the 9/11 terrorists used one on the plane, called a "box-cutter".
I'll be checking out your nice track soon, bro!
Evan, deaf and blind and dumb and born to follow.
*** Tool lyric thing started from the "Seacrest, out". That is the origin, though not sure if it was you or I. Probably you. Sounds like a "you" thing.