Lay off the reverb and bring your voice up in the mix. We add massive reverb when we feel insecure about our voice and try to hide it behind the echoes and choral sounds verb brings because it hides the out of tuneness. but no..... make it shine my man. And no more reverb on vox is not the way to go!
As I said to AsidRn below, I will change the parameters on the reverb so it is more apparent. I'll also cut some of the bass frequencies so they don't bog down the mix.
Thank you for listening and giving me your input. It really helps!
Very interesting and thoroughly entertaining song you're working here!
The vocals are quite cool, and not the usual for this looperman arena. I enjoyed the performance. The instrumental is also good in that early electronic fashion, most especially the composition as opposed to the sound design, which seems a bit more modern.
I'm not sure what "Stranger" is, but it obviously helped inspire some cool creativity in you, and that can't be bad. It was a fun listen, all the way through! Looking forward to hearing the finished product!
Loving this track mate, so electronic 80s! Your voice is so suited to this type of electronica! If I had one suggestion purely from my selfish taste, I would love to hear it with double time bass with a phaser or something on it, otherwise its classic 80s! Very well done my friend!!
A droning, windy intro with pulsing bass and a beat. I dig it. Vocals are engaging. But man, this is slick as shit around 1:00 on. Rather impressed with the quality improvement in your stuff since I've been gone.
I'd like to say more, but yeah, I dig it. Very upbeat, and its also done in your unique way of singing possibly dark lyrics to manically jubilant music. Always a joy to listen to yours.
It's good to hear from you again. I've always enjoyed listening to your music as well. So your comment really mean a lot.
You also have a point about mixing the maniacal and the jubilant. As long as there's an upbeat, catchy jingle, you can sing whatever dark shit you want. It's amusical loophole that I'm gonna keep using.
Wow TA!
I thought the same thing during listening to your track: it's an electro pop song
is it your own voice? it's unbelievable as the voice tone is fascinating! the instrumentation is awesome since the first second until the end!
The only regret i would like to say is that you didn't allowed us for a free download lol
i'm really impressed by your work! congrats!
Bleep
Hey BEEP,
Indeed they are my vocals. I'm glad you like them. Usually I struggle to get a decent take. But this was pretty straight forward for once. As for the download, I'm sorry but I haven't quite finished the mix yet. But since you like it so much, feel free to email me at: toastedavalache@gmail.com
I can send you a copy when it's done :)
you have your own brilliant style...this can be divisive, of course but I'm on the melancholy side...I love your compositions, little arts all the time...
Hey Danke,
It's definitely a melancholy track.But I didn't want it to be a depressing dirge. More of a pensive, romanticised reflection on mortality. Wait... I just realised how douchey that sounds.
You, of course, have a style which is all your own. At the same time, I can't help but dream up parallels with Matt Johnson/The The, even if such parallels are only in my head. It feels right to me, and is meant as a very high compliment. I might not be alive if it weren't for The The.
To create something like this in such a short moment in time is very impressive. It does not feel hurried to me in the performance either, so you should be proud.
Potent, thoughtful and engaging... loved it all the way through! Fave!
You hit the mark with this one! What can I say that hasn't already been said. Danny Elfman comes to mind instantly! Nice choice of instruments and production elements. Very cool!!
I love Danny Elfman! My track isn't nearly as manic and complex as his arrangements. But it does have that offbeat playfulness. I'm off to listen to some Elfman now. Perhaps I can steal something from him. hehe
Hi TA
I discover you last track and i found it extremely profesionnal (far away from what i can do myself lol). The instrumental part is awesome and your voice... your voice... so perfect! you're very talented
I'm always nervous about singing, yet I always end up doing just that. It's a good way to challenge myself. I'm glad that you liked the vocals here, I spent a lot of time mixing them. I didn't want to shoehorn them in and ruin the atmosphere.
Let me be the third one to say it ... WOW!
This is superb: everything at the right place.
Your voice, "telling a story". Sits perfectly in the mix and "dictates" the mood of the music. Again... let me repeat myself: superb.
I think this track is more than cinematic: it's just a great track.
Who cares if it's 3/4 ... I would like to hear something like this on the radio.
You sir, have a lot of talent.
And you seem to make good use of it.
Take care, Domenico
It's an interesting combination of styles and interests here! I could see this making a pretty cool music video/short film. A lot of music videos are expanded from the original song in recent times, to make it more of a visual work of art. This song would be good for that.
Definitely has a great audio impression throughout, and is recorded and composed well. This reminds me a bit of something Kate Bush could have done, if she had a man's voice (heh). It's meant as a compliment, as she is one of my favorites of her era.
Hey Spivkurl. I also enjoy the works of Kate Bush. So I gladly take your compliment. It's not something I intended to replicate, but it's cool that you get that vibe.
It's funny that you mention a music video, I often do lighting in music videos for friends and the odd commission. Never really thought about making a video for my own music. Might be worth having a think about.
Thanks for your thoughts.
Wow man...this is fabulous, outstanding...this is probably one of the best, if not the best cinematic tracks I've heard here. So much good taste from start to finish and the artistic balance between vocals and instrumentation is superb! Huge favourite !
Aww thanks man. I had some trepidation about adding the vocals. It's so hard to get the balance right and I didn't want them to detract from the music. I'm so glad that you feel they work. Thanks again for your positivity.
Wow.. cinematic music is so hard to create,I sample it more than make cos it damn near impossible to capture that power,you got it tho so fair play! Great vocals too! Great work
Thanks man. I've had a few of my tracks described as cinematic, but I haven't consciously attempted it until now. It took a lot of experimentation and I've learned a lot in creating it. Glad you feel it was a success.
Thank you for your high praise. I believe the track is recalling you to carnival music because it's in 3/4 (like a waltz) and has light pizzicato strings that go up on the off beat.
What a beautiful track. Very easy to listen to, but also interesting. This track shows your talent and what you can make in just a few hours! I hope you find a way to fix your audio interface or another way to let the creativity flow, just don't give it up. That would be a waste.
For my part I see a touch of gorillaz / radiohead in your voice (around the resonance) but you have your own signature: a grain and a tone voice which are really nice! At any rate it's a beautiful ballad which you propose us here!
One more time, i was expected for a longer track. The duration is too short, i'm quite sure you can make an extended version.
There is a Leonard Cohen quality about this one. In a good good way. Keep on it. Musically I want to hear a chorus sung an octave higher in it maybe with a quick explosion of emotion and back down to that draweld almost spoke-sung sound that reminds me of Mr Cohen.
Steve
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on Death Drums by toastedavalanche
As I said to AsidRn below, I will change the parameters on the reverb so it is more apparent. I'll also cut some of the bass frequencies so they don't bog down the mix.
Thank you for listening and giving me your input. It really helps!
TA
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on The Strangest Thing by toastedavalanche
Regards,
Dan
on The Strangest Thing by toastedavalanche
The vocals are quite cool, and not the usual for this looperman arena. I enjoyed the performance. The instrumental is also good in that early electronic fashion, most especially the composition as opposed to the sound design, which seems a bit more modern.
I'm not sure what "Stranger" is, but it obviously helped inspire some cool creativity in you, and that can't be bad. It was a fun listen, all the way through! Looking forward to hearing the finished product!
on The Strangest Thing by toastedavalanche
on The Strangest Thing by toastedavalanche
A droning, windy intro with pulsing bass and a beat. I dig it. Vocals are engaging. But man, this is slick as shit around 1:00 on. Rather impressed with the quality improvement in your stuff since I've been gone.
I'd like to say more, but yeah, I dig it. Very upbeat, and its also done in your unique way of singing possibly dark lyrics to manically jubilant music. Always a joy to listen to yours.
Take care.
Evan
It's good to hear from you again. I've always enjoyed listening to your music as well. So your comment really mean a lot.
You also have a point about mixing the maniacal and the jubilant. As long as there's an upbeat, catchy jingle, you can sing whatever dark shit you want. It's amusical loophole that I'm gonna keep using.
Thanks man,
TA
on The Strangest Thing by toastedavalanche
I thought the same thing during listening to your track: it's an electro pop song
is it your own voice? it's unbelievable as the voice tone is fascinating! the instrumentation is awesome since the first second until the end!
The only regret i would like to say is that you didn't allowed us for a free download lol
i'm really impressed by your work! congrats!
Bleep
Indeed they are my vocals. I'm glad you like them. Usually I struggle to get a decent take. But this was pretty straight forward for once. As for the download, I'm sorry but I haven't quite finished the mix yet. But since you like it so much, feel free to email me at: toastedavalache@gmail.com
I can send you a copy when it's done :)
Thanks for your kind words.
TA
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TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
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handshake, Danke
It's definitely a melancholy track.But I didn't want it to be a depressing dirge. More of a pensive, romanticised reflection on mortality. Wait... I just realised how douchey that sounds.
Thanks for listening
TA
on Bruises by toastedavalanche
You, of course, have a style which is all your own. At the same time, I can't help but dream up parallels with Matt Johnson/The The, even if such parallels are only in my head. It feels right to me, and is meant as a very high compliment. I might not be alive if it weren't for The The.
To create something like this in such a short moment in time is very impressive. It does not feel hurried to me in the performance either, so you should be proud.
Potent, thoughtful and engaging... loved it all the way through! Fave!
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
Wayne
Thanks for listening,
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
I discover you last track and i found it extremely profesionnal (far away from what i can do myself lol). The instrumental part is awesome and your voice... your voice... so perfect! you're very talented
With all my respect!
Bleep
I'm always nervous about singing, yet I always end up doing just that. It's a good way to challenge myself. I'm glad that you liked the vocals here, I spent a lot of time mixing them. I didn't want to shoehorn them in and ruin the atmosphere.
Thanks again.
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
This is superb: everything at the right place.
Your voice, "telling a story". Sits perfectly in the mix and "dictates" the mood of the music. Again... let me repeat myself: superb.
I think this track is more than cinematic: it's just a great track.
Who cares if it's 3/4 ... I would like to hear something like this on the radio.
You sir, have a lot of talent.
And you seem to make good use of it.
Take care, Domenico
Thank you for your kind words and possitivity. I really like making songs in 3/4, especially ballads. It gives songs a slow waltz feel.
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
Definitely has a great audio impression throughout, and is recorded and composed well. This reminds me a bit of something Kate Bush could have done, if she had a man's voice (heh). It's meant as a compliment, as she is one of my favorites of her era.
Very creative and cunning! I dig it!
It's funny that you mention a music video, I often do lighting in music videos for friends and the odd commission. Never really thought about making a video for my own music. Might be worth having a think about.
Thanks for your thoughts.
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
Compliments and respect____Orlando
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
somehow, this track flashed in feeling only...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yFAVdUrBLM
Danke
Cheers,
TA
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
In lot's of way
PLus your voici fit very well with all the backround music
Very refreshing
MORE !
TA
on Bruises by toastedavalanche
fantastic sad melodies with that great chorus...
handshake, Danke
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on Bruises by toastedavalanche
For my part I see a touch of gorillaz / radiohead in your voice (around the resonance) but you have your own signature: a grain and a tone voice which are really nice! At any rate it's a beautiful ballad which you propose us here!
One more time, i was expected for a longer track. The duration is too short, i'm quite sure you can make an extended version.
really good work
Bleep
on Bruises by toastedavalanche
Steve