Amazing work, haven't heard from you in a while. Listening to your spotify on a regular basis and looks as though a lot of people are enjoying your music.
This track has just the perfect mood and duration for a build timelapse. It truly inspired be to make something really special for me and my friends working on this project. I hope you don't mind the way I've gone and used this track: https://youtu.be/mwTi076OVwk
I remember three years ago I was chasing down errands for a prestigious award in my career, driving from place to place to catch the people responsible to ensure my success.
My company, a suite of fresh tracks that I downloaded onto my phone from a new user in the looperman community. Aether, Kyoten, The Portal, The Wolf and the Ice Planet, Enchanted River and Shy to name a few. All tracks made by Zivon who stated he never intended to pursue music.
But he progressed and his music grew in quality, I still have two versions of realm downloaded on my playlist and I love comparing them with the latest version on spotify.
It's just a shame that all these recent uploads have had downloads disabled, thus on roadtrips they often get left behind and I either have the option of listening to the classics on my local playlist, or the latest tracks on spotify but never these new tracks on looperman.
I'd love it if I could just pay an upfront fee and have ALL your songs in the one place on my local playlist with all the other looperman artists I enjoy.
Hey hertz. Your support is appreciated. I see it and I appreciate it alot.
Looperman will be the place to find all of my music for now, until I suppose I find another Platform that allows you to share content in a similar fashion.
Most of the new tracks I have posted on Looperman have been remastered and posted on Spotify Recently under "The Untold Story" An unplanned album that tells the many stories of the year.
The darkness of this track reflects some innovation in your compositions as it's a new sound to hear from Zivon. But the dark and murky bass overhanging the bright and warm pads makes things feel very cosy, as if I were exploring some underground monument.
Gotta say I love music which opens the imagination.
This song is very reminiscent of the original Realm soundtrack but composed differently, once again reflecting many advancements in the quality of your mastering. I've also noticed a hint of sounds from Alanah which certainly match the intended theme.
I think this song really reaffirms Zivon's sound as he propagates as a unique artist in the field.
Having worked with Endee's samples I can appreciate how well you have incorporated the sounds into this dance track, the subtle beauty of their sounds come through brilliantly in the chorus and the use of the violins for the verses makes this track feel very pure and natural.
It's a lovely piece of work so I hope to hear more from you in the future.
Every once in a while you check back at 7venth's/Recluse's looperman and honestly for a while thought maybe you were dead or somewhere in the music industry under some new alias I'd never heard of, unable to upload to looperman because production companies are assholes. But turns out there's a song here from 2019, surely not?
Hang on, he's still alive, thank goodness! I've totally missed your uniquely powerful synth ballads which hit me everytime you make a track like this. And the way you orchestrate dynamics which flow from feature to feature keeps things interesting.
Something I've been looking into recently is ways to better support users on looperman, like I would definitely pay for albums of songs from my favourite users on looperman however that often requires intervention from a production company which is a lot of work and commitment.
It's so awesome that you've started distributing you're music on Spotify, your works are definitely worth paying for. Only issue is that streaming platforms offer such little compensation for beginners in the field because they are meant for a mass market where songs get millions of listens. If there was a way to purchase an album from you directly I would definitely buy it.
Once again I'm usually not interested in dance music due to its tendency to be repetitive and unoriginal, however the harmonic patterns in this song are just so fascinating. I love how the layers of this song pull your mind into some kind of extra spatial dimension where everything is twisting and turning to a chaotic rhythm.
Some tips whilst you work on this track, add a bit more dynamics perhaps incorporating a new/different chorus or verse somewhere.
You make excellent music, I'm a bit disappointed in some of the acapellas you use as they are obviously attempting to emulate the dynamic range of skilled singers using sampling and effects which make them sound tacky and irritating. I believe you should be more critical about what sounds you select for your music and think about how they would make a listener feel rather than meeting the status quo of having lyrics or specific sounds in your tracks.
If you are looking for good quality acapella samples, professionals often have to buy them from other producers, however I'd suggest you shop around for packages or other sites dedicated to singers as looperman is more of a composition oriented platform.
Normally dance music is very simple and repetitive which are traits I generally avoid the genre for, however music like this is surprisingly sophisticated when you begin to dissect the sounds and the lyrics. I also love the catharsism I experience from those girly vocals and colourful tones.
A decent track however the vocals really need to be mastered properly because it almost hurts to listen to them, distortion is not always a negative however they vocals are simply too loud.
This song had me envisioning some sort of beautiful virtual paradise which was starting to glitch and tear across my field of view. I think you may have overdone the compression on the track as much of the fidelity in the sounds is smeared around and the song is very quiet. It pays to take a little time working with each of your individual samples to get them to the correct volume before applying a compression effect as when the compression kicks in it smooshes all your highs and trebles into a blob.
Also would like to know where you found these artists you've been collaborating with. Am interested to check out their stuff too.
My ear is not quite tuned to rap so I'm not sure if my analysis would be helpful, I quite like the sample composition but for my taste it's too static and repetitive. However that layout is quite common in rap music. I guess my insight is to focus on breaking the norm rather than following the layout of a genre whilst still being aware of what sounds people like. This is because all new and popular tracks tend to repeat certain patterns, just composed in a new way.
Such a beautiful track, the thing that often surprises me is how you compose such basic synthesized sounds into such elegant music. I believe the next step is for you to begin experimenting with different and unfamiliar features of FL studio to produce more complex sounds and harmonics to advance the perception of your music.
This updated track demonstrates a great improvement to your mastering and composition abilities. I still have the previous version, Dreamwalker, and comparing the two was quite interesting. It never hurts to revisit concepts, especially in this stage of experimentation with free distribution like looperman.
I'm so glad that you are still active in the community Zivon, your tracks have such a unique sound that seems to propagate from what I can hear in popular music at the moment.
Again there are a bit of mastering issues with levels distorting the audio, however these are easily fixed and do not depreciate the artistic value of your works.
Keep up with the experimentation of concepts and you will have a framework to build a musical career on.
I don't get any clipping on my monitors, but that is probably due to the fact that they are running in a smaller listening environment and thus low volume.
You have had mastering problems like this before with your tracks, I had them all the time before I understood gain through the reference decibel scale.
Pull up a spectrum analyzer in your DAW if you have one or install SPAN by Voxengo, a good free analyzer for DAWs. I suggest using reference levels around -12dB to master the track as this fits the waveform nicely within the borders in looperman.
It is likely that your sounds are approaching or exceeding the 0dB reference level, which would cause the clipping experienced in many audio systems.
Mind if I call this track thickshake, I mean that's just the vibe I got from the chorus melodies, they felt bulbous and thick. I can see this taking off in a party environment.
Nice layering of melodies and the verses do great justice on the vocals.
A smooth and stimulating piece, just when the concept begins to tire a new sound appears. I often find it difficult to hide a sound for a majority of the song however it always adds that extra touch of stimulation to the track.
Also make sure you don't let the community compose the song. Concepts like these come from artist finding new sounds, so make it the way you like it and your concepts will be genuinely yours.
I've been going around analyzing various samples for their notations to learn on piano and in the process grabbed a snippet of the intro for this song. Can you actually play this song on piano with only two hands? I couldn't manage it because the notes were so spread out.
Anyway
On a more reflective note, I found the melody perfect, the composure and structure is amazing because of how it builds up to the final chorus and Chris Scott's voice has an immaculate impact.
The only issue is that the lyrics themselves are very repetitive and don't really express the concept with an attractive attitude. The language used portrays a very blunt diction which degrades the emotive quality of the piece.
For example "you'll be standing where I gaze" is repeated many times despite the fact that it does not contribute much to the emotive quality of the piece. I advise that you study various poetical techniques to gain an understanding of how to make the lyrics in your songs to evoke a significant emotional response from the listener.
I'm intrigued by that excerpt in the end of the song with that informative voice narrating over the outro. Is that a sample taken from another source or did you create those words and put them through some special program that spits it out in that voice?
I am also interested to know if the concepts expressed in this song have some significance with you personally, I am conducting an analysis on this song for english in the area of study, discovery.
A picture is worth a thousand words but a song can tell a thousand stories. You compose the layers brilliantly to portray the main theme of the song. It feels brisk hearing those pads, like a soft gale sweeping across snowy plains.
I reckon if you want to continue with this concept you could interpolate the story of the wolf and the ice planet with a theme you find personally reflective or relevant to society and then express it as lyrics.
on Forsythia by Zivonmusic
Why do I hear wedding bells?
But seriously dude, congrats, and hyped to see you still making music.
on Tinashe Days in the west cover Zivon remix by Zivonmusic
Glad you're still tuned in.
Life has been changing for me but i'm glad spotify people have taken aliking to my music.
You are appreciated my friend
Z
on Scars by TheDarkFlameMaster
https://youtu.be/mwTi076OVwk
on Vinyl Sunset by TheDarkFlameMaster
on Spirit by Zivonmusic
My company, a suite of fresh tracks that I downloaded onto my phone from a new user in the looperman community. Aether, Kyoten, The Portal, The Wolf and the Ice Planet, Enchanted River and Shy to name a few. All tracks made by Zivon who stated he never intended to pursue music.
But he progressed and his music grew in quality, I still have two versions of realm downloaded on my playlist and I love comparing them with the latest version on spotify.
It's just a shame that all these recent uploads have had downloads disabled, thus on roadtrips they often get left behind and I either have the option of listening to the classics on my local playlist, or the latest tracks on spotify but never these new tracks on looperman.
I'd love it if I could just pay an upfront fee and have ALL your songs in the one place on my local playlist with all the other looperman artists I enjoy.
Looperman will be the place to find all of my music for now, until I suppose I find another Platform that allows you to share content in a similar fashion.
Most of the new tracks I have posted on Looperman have been remastered and posted on Spotify Recently under "The Untold Story" An unplanned album that tells the many stories of the year.
on Zivon Blue by Zivonmusic
Gotta say I love music which opens the imagination.
on Heartbeat by Zivonmusic
I think this song really reaffirms Zivon's sound as he propagates as a unique artist in the field.
on Gift 2017 by TheDarkFlameMaster
It's a lovely piece of work so I hope to hear more from you in the future.
on Spirits by 7venth12
Hang on, he's still alive, thank goodness! I've totally missed your uniquely powerful synth ballads which hit me everytime you make a track like this. And the way you orchestrate dynamics which flow from feature to feature keeps things interesting.
Something I've been looking into recently is ways to better support users on looperman, like I would definitely pay for albums of songs from my favourite users on looperman however that often requires intervention from a production company which is a lot of work and commitment.
on Ukiyo by Zivonmusic
on Stolen Hearts - Preview by TheDarkFlameMaster
Some tips whilst you work on this track, add a bit more dynamics perhaps incorporating a new/different chorus or verse somewhere.
on The One I Lose Today by TheDarkFlameMaster
If you are looking for good quality acapella samples, professionals often have to buy them from other producers, however I'd suggest you shop around for packages or other sites dedicated to singers as looperman is more of a composition oriented platform.
on The 1000th Summer by TheDarkFlameMaster
A decent track however the vocals really need to be mastered properly because it almost hurts to listen to them, distortion is not always a negative however they vocals are simply too loud.
on Zivon x Eunoia Untitled by Zivonmusic
Also would like to know where you found these artists you've been collaborating with. Am interested to check out their stuff too.
on OBLA - Celebrate Success by OBLA
on Avalon by Zivonmusic
on Realm by Zivonmusic
on Alanah by Zivonmusic
This track makes me envision two souls on a stellar voyage through the eye of a nebula.
on Realm by Zivonmusic
Again there are a bit of mastering issues with levels distorting the audio, however these are easily fixed and do not depreciate the artistic value of your works.
Keep up with the experimentation of concepts and you will have a framework to build a musical career on.
I appreciate all of your comments, man.
We'll see about the career thing haha. Promotion is something that isn't really my strong suit.
Appreciate your support!
on Black Tower by Zivonmusic
You have had mastering problems like this before with your tracks, I had them all the time before I understood gain through the reference decibel scale.
Pull up a spectrum analyzer in your DAW if you have one or install SPAN by Voxengo, a good free analyzer for DAWs. I suggest using reference levels around -12dB to master the track as this fits the waveform nicely within the borders in looperman.
It is likely that your sounds are approaching or exceeding the 0dB reference level, which would cause the clipping experienced in many audio systems.
on Back 2 Life feat Nick StoneStreet by Zivonmusic
Nice layering of melodies and the verses do great justice on the vocals.
on Zivon - Part of me by Zivonmusic
Also make sure you don't let the community compose the song. Concepts like these come from artist finding new sounds, so make it the way you like it and your concepts will be genuinely yours.
on Need You Here Feat Chris Scott by 7venth12
Anyway
On a more reflective note, I found the melody perfect, the composure and structure is amazing because of how it builds up to the final chorus and Chris Scott's voice has an immaculate impact.
The only issue is that the lyrics themselves are very repetitive and don't really express the concept with an attractive attitude. The language used portrays a very blunt diction which degrades the emotive quality of the piece.
For example "you'll be standing where I gaze" is repeated many times despite the fact that it does not contribute much to the emotive quality of the piece. I advise that you study various poetical techniques to gain an understanding of how to make the lyrics in your songs to evoke a significant emotional response from the listener.
on Content by 7venth12
I am also interested to know if the concepts expressed in this song have some significance with you personally, I am conducting an analysis on this song for english in the area of study, discovery.
on The Wolf and the Ice Planet by Zivonmusic
I reckon if you want to continue with this concept you could interpolate the story of the wolf and the ice planet with a theme you find personally reflective or relevant to society and then express it as lyrics.
With the wolf and the ice planet,I intended to create a feeling of mystery, but not so that it was scary, as much as it was wondrous and mesmerizing.
Thank you again for your wonderful comment, sir!