ECKSjoe

Swansea, United Kingdom

Joined : 7th Jun 2008 - 17 years ago

Last Online : 9th Aug 2025 - 3 months ago

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ECKSjoe comments on tracks

ECKSjoe has posted 195 comments on other peoples tracks.

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ECKSjoe 12th May 2009 16:56 - 16 years ago

on New Contact by DjSomnium

Really nice bouncy intro to this track. Wow, amazing piano, did you play that yourself? Great break, the build up is great. Great melody is fantastic keeps the bouncy feel, nice and happy too.
All in all great track, off to check out more now.

DjSomnium replied Unknown

thanks a heap, i love this type of music. and yes, i did play piano on this :D

ECKSjoe 9th May 2009 19:44 - 16 years ago

on Wrong Right by Pwnone

Wow, Excellent track, brilliant flow and lyrics. No problems at all. I'm off to check out more of your stuff.

Pwnone replied Unknown

thanks a lot. this seems to be "the hit" ive created. havent got a bad review on it yet. lol

ECKSjoe 9th May 2009 19:41 - 16 years ago

on ShowDown by Gotti

Great rhythm in the drum beat, I really like the playful little melodies. A nice contrast between the deeper undertones.
Good work on this one.

Gotti replied Unknown

thanx man really appreciated.. i was starting to think noone was diggin it.. any suggestions? or you think its good the way it is.. thanx again bro stay up - gotti

ECKSjoe 7th May 2009 16:17 - 16 years ago

on Plum Henry's Revenge by Kazm

Really great track, lots of variation in it, I love the breakdown in the latter half, has a sorta Muse-y feel to it with all the arps etc. The only let down is the guitar synths, I might be able to help you with recording some of the guitar stuff. Just let me know.
Also, thanks for using my synths loop :D

Kazm replied Unknown

Lulz, the guitar. Read my reply to Malu's review =P lol.
Thanks for the review broski. And thanks for the loop XD it's sweet as.
Peace.
Kii.

ECKSjoe 8th Apr 2009 20:10 - 16 years ago

on Out of the boredom by SLAPJOHNSON

Hi Slap.
Really relaxing track, beautiful melodies in this one.
Saddly, I've reverted to using my old built-in speakers so the quality is lacking, and it's distorting a bit but I'm sure with some half decent speakers this track would be truly amazing.
I'll relisten and re-review when I get some new speakers.
As always, great work.

SLAPJOHNSON replied Unknown

Hi Helix, sorry to hear about your kak speakers.
Being a jazz musician is great, because you have to create melody instantly when improvising.
I'm glad you like the track...

Cheers Slap...

ECKSjoe 6th Apr 2009 17:42 - 16 years ago

on LGC- GOA (Lifecycle) by DonnieVyros

Hi all.
I'm really getting down to this track, I like the groove to the intro, that bass is awesome. I love the chord sequence. I think the FX really makes this track though, some really cool alien esque sounds. In the latter parts of the song I think the crash cymbal is a bit quiet. I'm liking what I'm hearing. Can't wait for more.

DonnieVyros replied Unknown

Cool deal Helix,
I just shot the samples over to XxYoung the other day so this'll definately be entering it's next stage of evolution soon. Anyways, glad ya dug it. Later on!

ECKSjoe 29th Mar 2009 18:33 - 16 years ago

on Transformation by ChuckBaileyBand

I really like how this one came out, great lyrics and I love the effect on the vocals.
I should have another track finished so make sure you check your monday morning email.
Pun intended.

ChuckBaileyBand replied Unknown

I totally get that pun :-)

ECKSjoe 29th Mar 2009 11:32 - 16 years ago

on Turbo Button (Day one on NanoKey) by DonnieVyros

I'm reading Dune right now, haven't got round to watching the film but I've played the old game, it's good stuff.
Lots of nice patterns in this one, very dirty sounding in places, which is why the contrast with the clean drums is nice.
It felt a bit out of time in places, but for a first try it's fantastic.
Looking forward to hearing more.

DonnieVyros replied Unknown

That's cool mate. There are so many books in that series it's hard to say which is the best. Though I will highly recommend that ya check out the Dune Prequels (written by Frank's son and this other novelist guy). I've got 'em all though I've only read half of them so far.
Of the films, I highly recommend the first one that came out in the 80s (the Sci-Fi channel did it too, but it just didn,t have the same vibe).
Yeah, the drums didn't quite fit because I added them second (prolly shoulda been first, but it's cool I guess). Kinda just wanted to put 'em there for reference. The keys were my main focus and I tried havin 'em be as different as night and day. Glad ya dug it. Later on!

ECKSjoe 28th Mar 2009 14:13 - 16 years ago

on spitshines hip hop beat competition by InformalCircuit

This is definately my favourite entry, You really deserved first place. Good luck in the final showdown!

InformalCircuit replied Unknown

man thank you so much! that means a lot.....and it's a great thing to wake up to. you did great yourself though man. i was really fearing the competition from you, a big reason because we were using one of your samples

ECKSjoe 27th Mar 2009 21:35 - 16 years ago

on Bitterness by Sagequeen

Beautiful singing. Lyrics are great. Very nice acoustic track, no criticism from me. It's perfect.

Sagequeen replied Unknown

Thank you very much! I'm finally replacing the guitar I have (which won't stay in tune long b/c it's broken), and I hope to record some more stuff as I write it.

ECKSjoe 27th Mar 2009 18:52 - 16 years ago

on Preview: on a plane by loopus

Great track, love the guitar.
Vox are a bit quiet and low in the mix, bring those high ends up to resolve this.
Looking forward to hearing more.

ECKSjoe 24th Mar 2009 22:09 - 16 years ago

on Zachs Gold by PsychotropicCircle

Great song. those synths are brilliant, they'd sound perfect in a video game.
No criticism, perfect song.
Good job.

ECKSjoe 24th Mar 2009 18:08 - 16 years ago

on NothinButPain by Gotti

Love the reverberated/delayed snare in this one. The melodies compliment it well. Track flows nicely throughout, No criticism from me, I enjoyed listening.
Keep it up.

Gotti replied Unknown

thanks man appreciate the review... gotti

ECKSjoe 15th Mar 2009 18:51 - 16 years ago

on 2 Min of my new tune! "Club Matrix" by Salkizar

Awwhh, Why did it have to end? I was really getting down to it. I can't wait for the full version now. I love the long intro, it builds you up for the beautiful chord sequence coming up. Sorry I can't say more but it's only 2 mins.

Looking forward to this one. I'm sure you won't let me down.

Salkizar replied Unknown

thx man! This has changed quite a bit now and a lot has been added..should be uploaded by the weekend! By the way....did u hear i like your new logo..Smart!!

ECKSjoe 15th Mar 2009 18:45 - 16 years ago

on March to the Pantheon by peopleareloudmovers

Wow, that intro is incredible, you manipulate noise very well. I love the sounds in this, they all work very well with eachother and the mix is perfect, I can find no faults with it. Sorry I can't say more but this is my first proper listen of a glitch track, and I love it.
Keep it up.

peopleareloudmovers replied Unknown

thanks for the appreciation, helix. i enjoyed this competition, and i'm glad you have taken a liking to my manipulation of noise. it's what i do moreso than compose "songs".

the mix on this track pretty much just fell into place, not much need for any re-mastering after i completed it.

if you like what you've heard so far with glitch, have a listen to edIT and the glitch mob!

take care.

ECKSjoe 15th Mar 2009 00:16 - 16 years ago

on Piano Stream by Rice1984

Great intro, your choice of drums sounds is good and the piano is superb. It isn't quite Techno or Trance in my opinion, but genrefication doesn't really matter. I love the build up at 3:20ish.
Great track overall, no major critisicm.

ECKSjoe 15th Mar 2009 00:13 - 16 years ago

on The Chase by Techno_Republic

First heavy song I've listened to in a while. Melodies are great as well as the heavy kick and bass. The song felt a bit empty in places though, maybe try using another synth to match the main melody and playing it an octave higher.

Good work.

Techno_Republic replied Unknown

Thanks a lot for the review, I appreciate it. Thanks for the suggestions also, I'll keep it in mind on future songs. Thanks again for the review

ECKSjoe 15th Mar 2009 00:01 - 16 years ago

on Go On FT.HOLLY by YourzTruLee

Brilliant eastern vibe in this track, really laid back, my foot was tapping throughout. I think the length is okay, but the ending is a bit abrupt.
Great work to you and Holly.

ECKSjoe 14th Mar 2009 22:56 - 16 years ago

on Violent Seabreeze by Kazm

I really like the airy synth on this one, as MC said the contrast between the sharp drums and smooth synths is good. In my opinion the gargling synth lets this song down, other than that though, top notch. Your production skills are improving vastly.

Kazm replied Unknown

Nah man, the gargle MAKES the tune :P
Ah well, each to their own opinion, eh?
Just to let you know though, I won't be changing it lol :P.
Thanks for the review man.
Peace.
Kii.

ECKSjoe 12th Mar 2009 23:35 - 16 years ago

on Wibble Chunking by Kazm

Wobble..is..Greaaaaaaaat. The sound you went for is cool, that string sample is brilliant, really adds a great vibe to this track. In the second half of the song you could add some nice looong pads to fill the space up a bit, but other than that, great tune.

Kazm replied Unknown

WOM WOM WOM WOM womuhwomuhwomwomwomuhwomuhwoooom!
Thanks dude. Review means a lot.
My well go back and revisit this... though I dunno if I like the saound bare like it is... I dunno.
Will play around, anyhow.
Peace, man.
Kii.

ECKSjoe 9th Mar 2009 00:08 - 16 years ago

on Rap Backing Track by Kazm

Great track Kii, really looking forward to hearing this with some vox. This is definately your best song to date. You should try working with this style again.

Kazm replied Unknown

Hey dude.
Thanks for the review, means a lot to me.
I can't wait for BigJowezy to chuck down some rhymes. Should be good!
And yeah, I think I will try more with this style... if I could finda rapper to work with permanently like... think I know a guy.
Thanks again for the review dude.
Peace.
Kii.

ECKSjoe 8th Mar 2009 23:14 - 16 years ago

on Cling To Life by ChuckBaileyBand

Incredible, your vocals are fantastic and there's so much meaning behind the lyrics. As always I'm very pleased with how this has turned out. It's been an honour working with you and I'm looking forward to future projects.

Helix.

P.S, could you send me a copy please.

ECKSjoe 7th Mar 2009 23:07 - 16 years ago

on aphexuation by johnnygadget

Great sounds Gadget, GadgetGlitch! You've manipulated the loops, well, the arrangement is great and the mix is perfect. I would like to have seen it a bit longer, but it would have been hard with so few loops.
Great track!

Helix

ECKSjoe 7th Mar 2009 15:59 - 16 years ago

on Mary by DaMann

Did you ever reveal what the image is?
I just had a look for it again but still nothing.

Great track none the less!

DaMann replied Unknown

It is a picture of me in mid right hook in a boxing match. I used coagula to convert the image to sound.

ECKSjoe 6th Mar 2009 22:08 - 16 years ago

on Waiting by JHolmes

I got into the groove of this track very quickly, I think it's the drums, they really got me into the feel of the song. I love the filtered piano that comes in, and the guitar[?] chords are really nice. The lead piano melodies are great, a lot of variation, really mixes the song up. The layered drum beat that starts at around 2:30 is brilliant, makes the song a bit heavier and bulky. All in all a fantastic track.
I'm glad I found this one.

Peace,
Helix

Edit: Just read the description, when I said guitar chords I was refering to the Toxic Biohazard sounds.

JHolmes replied Unknown

I appreciate the review, particularly because it comes from you. I love your DnB tracks; they're gorgeous.

I'm still working on how to make drums sound natural (or unnatural but awesome), so I'm basing my beats around a sliced loop, then re/moving/adding elements until I get the sound I like. I glad it didn't sound too spastic when the second drum set adds in.

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