Ahhh..the Diaspora..well this track does have little tributaries shooting off everywhere..though I'm not sure about their religious predilection.......I think with compositions like this(multi timbrel percussive adventures) you have to be careful about changing horses in mid stream...specifically with this track I hear the didgeridoo as the target phrase and the eastern horn/flute as the chorus element..it's very easy to stand back and orchestrate from a distance(lol)..I'd like to hear a bit more space between the instruments..calls and responses..that sort of feel..sounds coming and going...It's great anyway...just my spin on it..cheers Dave
The call/response thing is crucial - you've called it well. I think you're right about "space," too which I hadn't really considered. Spot on. Someone invoked "maximalism" on one of my other tracks and I think it's an unexamined direction I've been heading. This one needs space and a melodic call and response frame. My next attempt(s). Thanks mate!
Hey mate...nice suspended feeling in the intro then the ground drops away from under you with the percussive elements...great touch..I've been listening to a bit of early Dimeola lately..he's way too fast for my ears these days..I like to savour notes..just like what's going on here..some great little turnarounds..the whole sound is excellent..Cheers Dave..ps..how's the beach treating you,well I hope.
Planet,
Thanks my bro. Still setting stuff up. Looking for gigs, etc.. here in SoCal. I dig Dimeola as well. I try to instill some of that same spirit in many works. Not much chance to get to the beach though we have done some video work down there. Pretty much digging into the archives, editing and posting. I'll send you a link to about 100 works from my personal documents. Many bands i have been in, many Live tracks, much more. Been carrying around tons of media for many years waiting for the opportunity to share. That time is now. Thanks again Planet. I'll be in touch.
Voltage
Cool song..I think you may be right about the anthem tag...this ones got a nice continuity about it,everything fits and rolls very well indeed...and you even created a vst!....I especially like the vocals their understated and not overdone with any extraneous posturing...excellent work!....cheers planet :)
I like this one heaps!..plenty of incoming swell (like waves) and a lot of sonic reflections and tangents in the mix..as far as compositions go I'd like to hear a bridge section but this isn't like most compositions ,it's more like a cross section of some hot springs in action...I think you definitely need way more bottom end..the frequencies are very focused in the mid range... you'll be able to rectify this very shortly I think ;)..great work! Dave
Yes, I'm a bit fond of this one in particular, which is why I'd like to get it right. Originally 6 loops and me playing with volume and built-in effects amplitudes in real-time - this is when I realized that my resistance to electronic music creation was something to face. Music is music, and there are things that can be done with this approach that I've always dreamed of. And you looperman friends are a generous resource that I really didn't anticipate. Thanks Dave!
Hi Mrbc...A good ear at work here I can see...I think orchestral pieces offer a huge soundscape and big bold brush strokes work well when balanced with delicate passages..there's a definite percussive direction introduced during this piece..I'd be looking to follow that for an end run and outro...cheers planet
G'day, sorry for the delay in responding - been taking care of personal business. Thank you for taking the time to listen and for the review. I've listened to some of your tracks. Wow, I love your tunes and the sound of your base. Great constructs.
If the avatar is your art - again wow - Air brush ?
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Hey Randy you've been cutting the stallions out from the herd again!..I like the panning on the percussive instruments with the bass centre lining...this works really well! great mix....the guitar sound is floating superbly on top of these grooves..I'll say it again..a fantastic spread!...your mixes have taken a quantum leaps since you joined Looperman..they were always good to start with but now their top class....You could cut it as a producer irrespective of you instrumental skills...fantastic playing by the way!..cheers Dave :)
I was hoping you'd take time to catch my latest funk tune. I don't really want to poll individual players whenever I produce a new tune. Makes it sound like I really need reviews. ;-)
But anyway, you found this one and I am glad you enjoyed it. The bass part, and actually all parts are necessary for a good Funk tune I guess from some others that I have heard. This was my first one and I wanted to make it stand out.
So I figured a good solid bass line with a clear tone would be nice. Fender has such a nice sound anyways, and so that is what you hear. (Precision Bass).
Then panning the other instruments and little guitar riffs here and there make it a 'busy' tune, but seems to work well together.
I have heard of James Brown's fast rhythm guitar, but I didn't want that type of sound for this one. (song #2)
Looperman has indeed helped me grow as a musician since my first country tune. Listening to other's tunes on here and getting feedback is important for growth. And.....reading several different books on Mastering and Audio in general has helped a lot to understand about the mechanics of audio.
I suppose I could go into Mastering others tunes, but I barely have time to get mine done because of working so much overtime.
Bye for now and thanks again for your nice review.
Randy
Sounds pretty tight to me..I like the hollow marimba like synth line in the main overlay melody...cool world fusion vibe...some vocals would top this off nicely...it's a great groove though!...cheers planet :)
Thanks planetjazzbass. That t'would be Dj4Real's "Industrial Keys" loops heavily effected. There are three or 4 of yours floating in this one, too. Cheers.
Sounds good man!..Strong vocal presence..I like this new direction dude..be careful..you might get a hit single!...it's good to see someone holding the creative flame aloft..it's also good to see you back in circulation!...cool stuff..cheers Dave :)
Hey a song about Joe Blakes...cool!..hi MsDrinkin haven't seen you around for a while...good to see you haven't lost your tude...great tune..I want to hear some of that badass bass you've got in your pics ;)...cheers planet
Hey Slap....instant favourite..I'd love the guitar piece to suddenly change into a choir with the same motif....you can dip your musical oar into anything....very evocative...this whole piece is fantastic..there's so many possibilities that come to mind...incredible..and yeah,way tricky to keep the delays in sync!..cheers Dave
Cool as the blues comes..Hey Bud..way smooth man! Excellento on the blue note side of the highway...Love the vocals,their out front where they should be..the subtleties of this song are many..such as the accented rim shots in the fade out phrases and the suppressed guitar licks..feels like a dam filling up...this one is mixed beautifully....work of art stuff....as Bill has already stated..this is blues done professionally..it's fantastic...cheers mate :)
Ahh..it's very interesting when I'm listening to this I isolate the guitar..think of what I might do...when I hear what you do..it blows me away...that fluttering phrase in the middle is insane...it's a great shame that Rob Whilhelm isn't here to discuss the philosophical aspects of improvisation with you and where they can be nurtured technically...it's way over my head....cheers mate
Very sweet tone...I imagine when your laying down the guitar chords your hearing the melodies simultaneously...The guitar is spot on here with perfectly measured timing and pauses....a fitting vessel once filled with your flowing flute and saxophone...It just proves that you don't have to slave for hours and hours to create something special...It does help to be certifiably brilliant though!...too good man! :)
Hey man..cool chops!..am I hallucinating or can I hear a bit of Sesame' Street in there?..lol..just kidding but it's ringing a bell...Hell,I have to start at the end of this tune..the lead out is fantastic..it's very interesting listening to what is essentially a musical sketch...these exercises exist in their own right and would be great blueprints for expanded productions..I'm getting visions of Slap wired up to a brain scanner showing what parts of his grey matter lights up when he plays..lol cheers Dave :)
Hi Dave, It's baking hot over here now baby! Sesame street (Big bird and chums) lol.. Maybe in the deepest part of my melody mind that song creeped in...I love the freedom of these pieces/works, just play what comes out twice and render... Simple! Or is it? More to follow.
Thanks for the support and interest..
Hey man...interesting formula...retrospective..or breaking down the cellular barrier between thought and action...I think one of the magical things about music is that it represents the future and the past at the same moment....It could be argued that the responses of a musician are governed by his tutelage and ability. I'm more inclined to believe that once a certain intimacy and understanding is achieved the brain takes over in that wonderful knack we humans have..we extemporise....I've met few musicians that can do this as creatively and successfully as you can....Like many of your students we are lucky to get an opportunity to learn from as well as enjoy your music.......planet :)
Hey Planet, nice words from one so wise and musical.It's a strange one to digest this improvising/instant composition. I'm having to think about what the sax/lead instrument will play while recording the guitar foundation, and trying to accomodate the interplay between the two before I get to that stage. Does that make sense? Anyway I have done another five done, so watch out for more spontaneity coming real soon..
Hehe..a track in ten minutes...Slap can do that..not me no way lol..this is a great effort nonetheless..with a cool stalking beat that's questing all over...very cool and chilled for sure..I get into this sort of gear and it could easily be the foundation for an extended and expanded piece...Mint!..cheers planet :)
thanks man for listening and the love! Yeah, I might extend and expand this a bit at some point but I tend to keep moving with new stuff, adt maybe?? lol..thanks again!
Aaahhh...I dig these sounds..African music is so so crisp..love those high frequency melodies with the steel drums...I can listen to this stuff till the cows come home...I particularly like where the groove takes a more western Jazz fork for a few bars..nice touch!...this track is upbeat and fun..great stuff!...cheers planet :)
Hey Vic....Cool vibe man...I wish I could sing!..this lady has a great set of pipes..this really is a great tune..I'm groovin' along to a mix of smooth chic almost pop funk (with a great message)..and then the guitar comes in!..reminds me of a master chef putting the finishing touches to an elaborate cake..excellent work with a very pro soundscape...Top shelf material!..cheers planet :)
hello planetJazz, thanks for listening and the kind words guy! this is the same girl who sang that famous 70's disco cut "Funky Town", one of the classics, unfortunately only had cash and time to record one song with her then :( (....thanks for the positive vibes!
Hey Boson..nice one!...this is really cool and smooth..Love the bass man!(sits like running treacle in the mix..way smooth)..I think Lux is really hitting her straps here...the phrasing is very original and cruises..lovely flute tone as well,compliments the voice perfectly...this is a top tune!..I'll bet this little number goes down a treat with the audience...man I'd love to hear an extended live version of this with some heavy comping thrown in...excellent work guys!...cheers planet :)
thanks man!
i don't know if will do this live anytime soon but ya never really know. we both really like this track but i'm sick of it because i've been mixing it for like 8 hours lol.. so i can't make any decisions just yet but i feel it just may have one of the best drum patterns i've ever programed.
I like the dark side of the bright side...And I especially like real emotive dimensional aspects..so much of today's media is cookie cutter mentality...So you've got a new fan here..plus the songs description is way cool! lol...you've achieved a good tonal bridge between the guitar and vocals,very complimentary...another gutsy performance with real merit..viva MrSob!..cheers planet
Wow...thanks for your support. I am amazed by everyone here and how people are coming together on looperman to make tracks without all of the genre prejudice that you might find on other sites...at least I hope that is the case, I am new and have only seen the positive side of looperman.
Hey MrSob..always nice to find some natural music with soul and played with conviction..rolls along very well..I do like your voice,a hard gritty exterior with plenty of presence..you don't pick those up twiddling your thumbs...methinks you've been around the block once or twice...cool work!..enjoyed it thoroughly...cheers planet
Thanks for the review. Yes I have been around the block once or twice. But looperman is all new to me and I am really liking the process and the people that are here.
Hi Bert..my first visit to your page...Cool stuff!..I love that middle eastern type vibe initially...then the whole groove steps off the side of the reef into deep blue Jazzmatic splendour..Holly's voice is a great instrument in it's own right and you've used it to full effect..An excellent piece of work that displays great sensitivity and complete control of the medium....Blue water music!
cheers planet :)
Hey cool!..not enough blues on the Loop!..you can never have enough blues and that's a fact..this has got a great feel..sort of Chicago like.(though I'm no expert)..it's all cooking along nicely...you'd swear this was a live recording coming from some cool club somewhere..great job..long live the Blues!...cheers planet :)
Hey n0mad ..interesting rhythms with great ambience..seeing as you asked for some constructive comments..my first impression is the mix is very even and uniform..also the very top end and lower frequencies are hardly being utilised...which leads me into thinking this would be a great vehicles for a solo of some description..I don't think it matters whether it's instrumental or vocal..or even human..I'd love to hear a chorus of frog calls ranging from deep to high trills..that's what I like about what you've done here it's very organic and could work with a multitude of different approaches...cool stuff!..cheers planet :)
Exactly why I'm asking for advice/help here - I agree - there's room for some sort of solo and I think that's what it really needs. I can hear a woman's voice, possibly lyric free, and I actually thought about an oboe. Thanks.
Hey Randy...I like to be the first cab off the reviewing rank on your tunes...Man!..super cool rhythm crunch,with that sympathetic orchestration it's killer (Excellent intro by the way)..I think you've been holding out on us man..your a rocking demon!.Have you bought a pair of leather pants lately? lol...Your tracks have always been great..but lately you've somehow raised the bar quite a few pegs..anything to do with your keyboard work I wonder..hmmm...Not only is the musicianship and production values first class..this track is going to be very popular with a broad audience I think......fantastic!
cheers Dave
Ha....your quick on the draw! Thanks for the glowing review. Glad you liked the tune throughout. I love my new Korg M-3. No...I don't own any leather pants, or never have. haha.
As far as raising the bar, I don't think I can do any better. I messed with this one quite awhile trying different parts out to see what would fit best.
Didn't even know how I wanted it to end....except I didn't want to do a fade out as I sometimes do. So an abrupt stop with a little echo after effect from the keyboard sounded ok, but still a little strange to me. :)
I actually think most anyone on this site that has been playing for a time, could do what I just did...but it's not an overnight type making tune. Have to know the ins and outs of your effects and how to make them work for you...plus some playing skills of course, and thinking outside the box.
I don't play drums, so those are loops. Getting the drum breaks right are a real challenge.
Then I learned how to 'master' as well from reading and watching a fellow studio owner in a local studio. He is pleased with my progress thus far.
I recently got a slew of Line6 RTAS software amp and effects simulations. Those are fun to mess with. Can't wait to do more with them.
So anyways, I appreciate your review and I'll review another of your tunes shortly.
Randy
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Thanks my bro. Still setting stuff up. Looking for gigs, etc.. here in SoCal. I dig Dimeola as well. I try to instill some of that same spirit in many works. Not much chance to get to the beach though we have done some video work down there. Pretty much digging into the archives, editing and posting. I'll send you a link to about 100 works from my personal documents. Many bands i have been in, many Live tracks, much more. Been carrying around tons of media for many years waiting for the opportunity to share. That time is now. Thanks again Planet. I'll be in touch.
Voltage
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I was hoping you'd take time to catch my latest funk tune. I don't really want to poll individual players whenever I produce a new tune. Makes it sound like I really need reviews. ;-)
But anyway, you found this one and I am glad you enjoyed it. The bass part, and actually all parts are necessary for a good Funk tune I guess from some others that I have heard. This was my first one and I wanted to make it stand out.
So I figured a good solid bass line with a clear tone would be nice. Fender has such a nice sound anyways, and so that is what you hear. (Precision Bass).
Then panning the other instruments and little guitar riffs here and there make it a 'busy' tune, but seems to work well together.
I have heard of James Brown's fast rhythm guitar, but I didn't want that type of sound for this one. (song #2)
Looperman has indeed helped me grow as a musician since my first country tune. Listening to other's tunes on here and getting feedback is important for growth. And.....reading several different books on Mastering and Audio in general has helped a lot to understand about the mechanics of audio.
I suppose I could go into Mastering others tunes, but I barely have time to get mine done because of working so much overtime.
Bye for now and thanks again for your nice review.
Randy
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i don't know if will do this live anytime soon but ya never really know. we both really like this track but i'm sick of it because i've been mixing it for like 8 hours lol.. so i can't make any decisions just yet but i feel it just may have one of the best drum patterns i've ever programed.
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Ha....your quick on the draw! Thanks for the glowing review. Glad you liked the tune throughout. I love my new Korg M-3. No...I don't own any leather pants, or never have. haha.
As far as raising the bar, I don't think I can do any better. I messed with this one quite awhile trying different parts out to see what would fit best.
Didn't even know how I wanted it to end....except I didn't want to do a fade out as I sometimes do. So an abrupt stop with a little echo after effect from the keyboard sounded ok, but still a little strange to me. :)
I actually think most anyone on this site that has been playing for a time, could do what I just did...but it's not an overnight type making tune. Have to know the ins and outs of your effects and how to make them work for you...plus some playing skills of course, and thinking outside the box.
I don't play drums, so those are loops. Getting the drum breaks right are a real challenge.
Then I learned how to 'master' as well from reading and watching a fellow studio owner in a local studio. He is pleased with my progress thus far.
I recently got a slew of Line6 RTAS software amp and effects simulations. Those are fun to mess with. Can't wait to do more with them.
So anyways, I appreciate your review and I'll review another of your tunes shortly.
Randy