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toastedavalanche

toastedavalanche

Kent, United Kingdom
Joined : 26th May 2013 - 12 years ago
Last Online : 9th May 2024 - 1 year ago
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Evisma
Evisma 7th Sep 2017 05:07 - 8 years ago

on Bruises by toastedavalanche
Always good stuff from you. I dig the feel your music has and the thought you put into lyrics. Not many people making this kind of eclectic music. You have an edge there. It's a demo so I won't go into technical advice. I'll just say I dig it and dig what you do.

Take care.

Evan
felixamodeo
felixamodeo 7th Sep 2017 00:21 - 8 years ago

on Bruises by toastedavalanche
Haha, I wish I knew music theory to learn how to do some of this stuff you had done in this track. I'm taking theory 1 this year in highschool, and I had taken a test to see what I know so far. The teacher looked at the front page of my packet and had said, "well, now I know you play compose completely by ear". Hopefully by the end of this year I can at last do a fraction of some of the harmonies you had implemented here! Great work.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 7th Sep 2017 - 8 years ago
Hi. I'm glad you like the track. I just learnt to play chords on the piano and guitar, then messed about with them until I understood them better.
You've been given a massive head start by being able to compose by ear. And you will be able to make vastly more complex compositions if you understand the theory as well.

Good luck in your future studies. I look forward to hearing what you create.

Thanks,
TA
NateJMusic
NateJMusic 6th Sep 2017 17:36 - 8 years ago

on Bruises by toastedavalanche
Really smooth. Overall a great song to listen to, however its kinda hard to understand what you're saying.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 6th Sep 2017 - 8 years ago
I'm glad you enjoy the sound. Your criticism is fair. I had little time to record vocals and phrases like "Savour lacerations" and "hinders aspirations" aren't easy to enunciate when you're in a rush. I do intend to re-record the vocals when I have studio time/new audio interface, so I will keep this in mind on my next take.

Thanks for listening and your feedback.
TA
deathdealer1331
deathdealer1331 5th Sep 2017 17:18 - 8 years ago

on Into the Blue by toastedavalanche
great work
crucethus
crucethus 28th Feb 2017 07:09 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Love that into. Your voice reminds me a little of David Sylvian on this one. 2:40 that sound section is brilliant. I can hear echoes of Bowie as well in this one and even a touch of Bauhaus. really cool stuff. great job
Steve
kriebel17
kriebel17 23rd Feb 2017 20:49 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Great Job, I am one of those people who love those depressing songs so you got me at the start lol... If you don't mind would you check out my song The Pills They Kill? Thanks in advance.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 28th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Thanks man. Glad you like it. Will check the track out now.

TA
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 23rd Feb 2017 02:10 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Hey TA, funeral doom may not be your thing but I'm sure you can appreciate this ending :p https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfOq05Y_vwA
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 28th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
It's not bad. I listen to a lot of Cradle of Filth and Opeth (seen both of them live a couple of times), so I appreciate dark melodic metal.
The ending's kinda cool. Loving the solo at 3.27 more :)

TA
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 19th Feb 2017 11:47 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
I'm back. You may have noticed.

"Your input, however hurried, is highly valued"

Cool but don't forget to answer your older track comments. You have loads that remain unanswered.

Great title.

Anyway: intro has changed and is unspectacular but effective. Still not sure about kick drum choice. Too much treble, not quite the right tone with that piano.

0:52 subtle guitar is quite cool. Before then it's all about your vocal.

1:12 start of a pleasant little refrain section. Sounds a bit like mandolin but I guess it's guitar.

2:34 and now drums take off properly.

2:59 vocal sounds quite different. Different reverb? Lots of good panning on it.

Overall: good, effective slightly melancholy music that sounds very acoustic.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 28th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Hi Statmad.

All responses have been answered. I try to keep up with things as best I can, my phone doesn't always show things in order.

Glad you like the title. I "appropriated" it from a 60's underground art film I saw at uni. I can't remember anything about the film itself, but its title really stuck with me.

Thanks for your review. I'm still working on the drum sound. Was sort of going for David Bowie's Cat People for the intro. Will keep messing around with it.

Thanks

TA
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 19th Feb 2017 01:29 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
I like it better with the piano opening :p You have a guitar? How come we never hear you play it??!! Oh yeah, love how it develops further. The guitar is a nice addition, as you know how much I love guitar. No download :'( You forgot the disgusting SPLAT at the end, when your brains hit the wall and slowly slide down. Awesome TA!!!
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 28th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Sorry for not allowing download. There's still work to be done. I haven't even added the splat yet :p

And yes. The first instrument I ever learnt was guitar. I only play acoustic though (the lead to this was played on an acoustic guitar).

TA
Orlando51
Orlando51 17th Feb 2017 23:31 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Absolutely great work...has a bit of cinematic touch. Vocals and interpretation are splendid here and production truly shines !
Faving this is a must!:)

Compliments and respect_____Orlando
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 19th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Cheers for the warm response man :D

Glad you like it. Means a lot.

TA
CitizenMofo
CitizenMofo 17th Feb 2017 15:08 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
"Written and recorded in an afternoon" - that's the beauty of making songs, you can get that instant gratification. I really like the sound of this. Drew me in and held me. Love what's here but I feel it needs to be longer. Basically you seem to have one verse that's repeated. You could have two different verses, a chorus, and a musical bridge to develop the ideas and music and take us on a longer and deeper journey. Slow songs like to be longer. There's no shame in a 4 or 5 minute song, so long as the variation is there to carry the listener. Anyway, that's what my gut told me when I got to the end - "wait, that's it? But you're just starting!" One man's opinion - hope it helps.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 17th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Your wish is my command.
My friend popped over and said "you're not ending that shit there!". He then picked up my guitar and... well, I'm updating the track now. Thanks man.

TA
Tepelstreeltje
Tepelstreeltje 16th Feb 2017 21:08 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Very nice done ! Great Dakness in it.You shouls start with piano alone,not drums indeed..I first tought about David Bowie's Blackstar..or Lazarus Lyrics
Fine mix also..
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 19th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Hi man. Thanks for your response. I have now started with the piano instead and agree that it works better.
As for the Bowie thing, I kind of get the Lazarus comparison. I believe the opening to my song is just half a step up from it. Thankfully I added the 7ths at the end :P

TA
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 16th Feb 2017 18:47 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Even before the vocals began, I started thinking of more recent Depeche Mode works. Then as your vocal work began, the feeling just got deeper! They are one of my all time favorites, so this is comforting to me. The bass styling also brings to mind New Order or Joy Division, but not exactly Peter Hook... since New Order has proven that they can do it without him. I'm not in the state to pay deep attention, thank Jah, but still I could feel the conveyance of the piece, and I love it! Big Fave!
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 19th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
I love Depeche Mode as well. I've been listening to there album Delta Machine a lot recently, so I wouldn't be surprised if that worked it's way into my sound.
Glad you like that track. And thanks for your feedback.

TA
ElenaSatine
ElenaSatine 16th Feb 2017 17:12 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
your voice is impressive .

this cinematic track really touches me .

very welldone .
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 19th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Hey ladyinred.

Thanks for listening and for your lovely comment.

TA
Eighteen
Eighteen 16th Feb 2017 16:38 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
wow niiice, when the vocals started the awesomeness began, sounds like a band that u would hear on the radio or something.

Awesome job man!

~Eighteen
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 17th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
High praise indeed! Thanks foe listening :D

TA
kingmadi
kingmadi 16th Feb 2017 15:42 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Hm.... It took a minute to grow on me but I like it. I think you should have more of a creeping or anticipating intro though. Still, it's good!
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 19th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Hi man. That's a fair point. Though I wanted to start the song as stri[[ed back as possible. To kind of set up the space, so that I could fill it as the song progresses. Glad you warmed to it though. Thanks for sticking through it and for your reply.

TA
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 16th Feb 2017 12:08 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Toasted yos!

This is great stuff though maybe it would be better to begin simply with the piano rather than the sparse drumbeat.

It all comes together when you start singing. Soothing stuff that I don't hear as particularly dark. Mildly melancholy but that's fine.

I'm in a real rush now but will return to give my customary detail. This 1 minute review will still be longer than many you get.

Congrats.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 17th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
I've changed the intro, thanks to your input. I've also extended it with a rocky outro. Your input, however hurried, is highly valued. Thanks man.

TA
Danke
Danke 16th Feb 2017 10:09 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
great one TA as always...

o.k. it's not a happy song but Stabbing Westward neither and they sold over a million...sometimes we need these kinda sad songs...and you are the best choice...

10/10

handshake, Danke
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 17th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Cheers man. I'd put you down as best choice. So we'll agree to disagree.

TA
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 16th Feb 2017 03:34 - 8 years ago

on Little Stabs at Happiness by toastedavalanche
Nice and dark, just the way I love my music :p Plz keep it up TA, this is great! No criticism from me. Exactly what I love so much about Looperman.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 17th Feb 2017 - 8 years ago
Awww, shucks! Thanks for the vote of confidence :D

TA
devouredinthelight
devouredinthelight 15th Feb 2017 10:10 - 8 years ago

on Into the Blue by toastedavalanche
sweet!
crucethus
crucethus 8th Feb 2017 17:58 - 8 years ago

on Devil In My Skin by toastedavalanche
Beautiful melancholy tune you created. Your voice reminds me a bit like Momus.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH29SOVADBE.
Great work
cru
beerling1970
beerling1970 22nd Jan 2017 22:12 - 8 years ago

on Candles by toastedavalanche
LOVE Chill Out and I am loving this too :)

Steve
beerling1970
beerling1970 22nd Jan 2017 22:10 - 8 years ago

on Prison by the Sea by toastedavalanche
I am crazy for Chill Out and love listening to it load mate.
This track is absolutely amazing and I fave this so much.

Steve
Burtsbluesboxes
Burtsbluesboxes 20th Jan 2017 04:49 - 8 years ago

on Endless Nostalgia by toastedavalanche
That salt circle will definitely keep the slugs away ;) Funny how we can hear other artists in one another's work. I did one song that sounded just like the rolling stones but I'm not a big stones fan hahaha It's your mellow vocal delivery style and gothic sounding synths. More please :D Time to watch the Thing.
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 20th Jan 2017 - 8 years ago
Yeah, I live near where The Rolling Stones formed. People here get upset if you don't think they're the best thing ever. So I keep my opinions to myself :P
I will definitely experiment with this sound in the future. Hope you enjoyed the movie.
MOONLYTE
MOONLYTE 20th Jan 2017 02:34 - 8 years ago

on Endless Nostalgia by toastedavalanche
I think you capture the genre very well
toastedavalanche
toastedavalanche replied 20th Jan 2017 - 8 years ago
Thanks!

TA
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