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Spivkurl

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Rochester MN, United States
Joined : 1st Nov 2008 - 17 years ago
Last Online : 22nd Apr 2025 - 6 months ago
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Spivkurl
Spivkurl 20th Oct 2016 19:18 - 9 years ago

on Whole Tone Haunt by DanGoldstein
A very appropriate song for me and my kitty to hear right now, and we are enjoying it thoroughly! Very good composition, and the mix feels very dynamic where I'm sitting. Have not listened to much chromatic music lately, but I'm glad I'm hearing yours today. I think you've done really well on this! I apologize for not responding in regard to this halloween project... it has been a difficult time around here, and to be honest, aside from the pumpkin on the front steps, halloween has been far from my mind. It seems to come down to survival right now, and I'm sure you understand. I really am digging this song! Major Fave!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 14th Oct 2016 19:24 - 9 years ago

on My Winter Symphony by Bindanox
oh man, you've been busy! I can hardly believe it! You've been here and there, but now all of the sudden, the last couple of months show you releasing a bunch of music. I wish I could be like that... it's all there or nothing with me... I feel the emotion here, and the energy. Maybe I would be a pop star if I could replace my though process with chord progression based composition and stuff, but I am still stuck in jazz land since 1996. Life is strange yet good, and you are a part of it. Please keep composing, I dig it! Fave!
Bindanox
Bindanox replied 16th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago
It feels good to be busy,especially when surrounded by things that you love,have a personal dislike or simply cant ignore.
What i personally like about you and your music is the level of passion and intelligency you apply to your music,as you always sound original in an era that is so,so hard to be one.
You might not be a pop star but the body of music you have made after all these years show to us that your love for Music is real,genuine and forever envolving.
Always read good things about Jazz,its one of the genres of music i need to investigate further.Any particular recommendations in Jazz i should def listening to,my friend?
Ironically i got the bug of wanting to make music in 1996!
Like you said,life is strange...but good.
Thank you for your words of appreciation and motivation.
You make the difference

Nelson
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 8th Oct 2016 18:45 - 9 years ago

on We Met Under The Sun by NateJMusic
Sounds pretty cool to me! I still can't get my head around this "trap" thing... like because so many different things are called trap now. The only straight answer I have gotten is that it is music influenced by addictive drugs and the places where they are use/sold... hence "trap" being taken both literally and figuratively. How something like that defines a genre is beyond me though. Musically, I do like what you've done here. It has a very modern mix sound, but is not overly loud, which is good. Nice work!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 8th Oct 2016 15:59 - 9 years ago

on Electro swing club remaster by Jkingz
Very fun style to this song! I am especially fond of the composition of the various instruments... Because of this, I would love to hear it played by individuals on their respective real instruments. That would definitely take this to the level of classic jazz, what with the option for improvisation and the like. I know it's out of reach for almost everyone though, so I take it for what it is... and what it is, is a very complete piece which sounds great! As someone else mentioned, the mix is really good as well. Fun to hear! Fave!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 1st Oct 2016 16:00 - 9 years ago

on Pyro - Possessed by DoctorPyro
Interesting style of dubstep here. Seems like it wouldn't be fast enough for my definition of drumstep, but I'm not an expert, just a fan. In listening to this, I am feeling that one big improvement could be to add more variation to the high hats... like some velocity variations, or possibly tracking filter cutoff with volume or something. The hats are very constant in their sound. The wobble stuff is pretty neat though. Very unusual!
DoctorPyro
DoctorPyro replied 3rd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago
Aha! This is so old! Why are you looking so far back? ;P
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 30th Sep 2016 18:29 - 9 years ago

on Standhaft bleiben - electro version by joecramer
This is an extremely cool version of this song! Atmospheric and creative, the music really gives an excellent bed for your potent vocals. I enjoyed reading the lyrics as well, and I feel like I can identify. This reminds me of how I was feeling last night at about 2 AM... I think it was aerial pesticides to "combat" mosquitos and ziki virus...They're using neurotoxins, so the room was spinning, and my pupils were tiny... that was fear to me. Thank you for sharing this awesome song! Fave!
joecramer
joecramer replied 1st Oct 2016 - 9 years ago
I hope you have won the fight against them!
What a nice kind of interpretation of the lyrics. I listen to the song with your mosquito story in mind, it works perfect and sets the track in a kind of funny light. I could really enjoy that.
But in fact i wrote it for or lets say against a 78 years old women with a frozen heart and a 110% dark and evil aura. She was filled up with all the hate of the world. A real misanthrope. The sister of the devil himself. And she hated us without any reason and fought against us with no mercy at all. We lived almost 2 years in the same house. And we had no chance to win that fight really without the help of Satan. But we didn't liked that butthole much. So we leaved without shooting her down and we never went back. And i have to say that this moment gave me one of the best feelings i ever had. Leaving hell.

I really enjoyed your comment and i am happy that you like the music and the vocals.

stay tuned
joe
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 30th Sep 2016 17:50 - 9 years ago

on Tripcore - Royal Hardcore by Tripcore
Definitely an unusual style of hardcore here! Has the vibe of being made on a tracker to my ears, which is cool as I used to use trackers for most of my music. Was this recorded through a mixer or onto tape? I ask because there is a hiss throughout the song... possibly it is just present in some of the samples. It's not distracting, I just noticed it when I turned up the volume... Which by the way is a good thing, that your song enticed me to turn up the volume. All in all a very original and fun track!
Tripcore
Tripcore replied 30th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Thanks for your comment valued customer!

I recorded this particular track using the traditional smoke & signal method + catapult for good measure..lols

on a serious note.. it turns out that we both have the golden ears, because you are indeed correct about the humming

Someone should hire us for QC I reckon!

I'll need to quickly make up a story about how the humming was intended all along lmao

-Dan
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 30th Sep 2016 15:45 - 9 years ago

on Making it Bump by ChaseManhattan
I personally really dig the intro! It's like the diverse, high speed, glitchy type drum slowly collect together towards the beat. This is a really unusual style of hip hop which I can identify with. Unusual is meant completely as a compliment of course, as I would use "the usual" as more of a derogatory statement. The different stylistic elements are great to hear... DnB, budstep, glitch, jazz, breakbeat - I hear all those and possibly more in here. It's really cool. I could see this being really difficult to mix, but overall you've done well. I think that what Tripcore was hearing as "clipping" is actually some loops or samples which are clicking each time they repeat, as I hear that in the later part of the song. That would be the only thing I would recommend to work on, you know find out which ones are clicking by soloing them, and then adjust the loop. All in all an awesome song!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 30th Sep 2016 14:30 - 9 years ago

on Chillin ft Incivanpico by TeeGee1965
Hey this is a very original piece! I'm digging all the various performances which are included! The processing on the rhythm guitar during the guitar solo is cool and very effective. Vocal snippets are fun in this context! Definitely not much like this on Looperman these days, and it's great to hear something different! Dig it! Fave!
TeeGee1965
TeeGee1965 replied 23rd Oct 2017 - 8 years ago
Oh man, I missed your comment shame on me!!! Thanks for listening, and yes it is not what is going on right now - I really need to do a bit more Hip-Blues ... at the moment I am working on an album something that leans towards good old prog rock - after all I am an old fart :D :D
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 29th Sep 2016 18:35 - 9 years ago

on Make The Statement by Nodog
As someone who avoids almost any media aside from Looperman, I can still feel it's effect here. Take that as good or bad, I understand this impulse. Parts of this bring to mind Primus, but also underground industrial/breakbeat stuff of the past twenty years. Just noticed you are from Austria... is that where Assange is being held or hidden? As a US citizen, I am trying to prepare myself for becoming a refugee or a collaborator in the coming years. I know it must be one or the other. It's getting scary here. I'm still up for a collab if you have the time and energy... you catalog is an amazing addition to Looperman! Dig it! Fave!
Nodog
Nodog replied 5th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago
Spivkurl sorry bro just got to this ive been at the coal face :) i would love to collab with you for sure. At the moment im getting ready to back to Austria in January next year i've been in the UAE for a while working allthough originally Scottish. You are right the media is crap Assange is in the embassy of Ecuador they gave him asylum in London at least he is safe there. Best regards.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 29th Sep 2016 17:47 - 9 years ago

on Am I Crazy Muzic by BradoSanz by FullCapicityMuzic
Oh Yes! Major update here! In most every way, this new mix by Brado has created an even better atmosphere for this great vocal performance! Your sort of lyrical and performance talent doesn't come along often, and I really appreciate you "taking it to the streets" with songs like this! Love it! Fave!
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic replied 30th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Thanks Spiv. :-)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 29th Sep 2016 14:00 - 9 years ago

on MADCAT - Forgotten Hero - Wobbin Remix by Wobbin
Damn this is cool! You've obviously been tapping into your talents and honing your skills! One thing I look for in a song is the urge to turn up the volume early in the song, and this one had that element for sure... so I did turn it up, and I was glad for it! Very big sound, but not overly wet - Very cool arrangement! Creative to remake the piano part and record your own vocal bits, that added a lot to my ears! I think I've heard one other remix, but not the original (I think), and this one is definitely left more of an impression. Be proud! Fave!
Wobbin
Wobbin replied 29th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Hey mate,
Thanks for passing by and sharing your kind thougts! This was a fun project indeed. Getting the vocals right was quite a challenge with no mic at all at my fingers LOL. Used an old gaming headset mic...

But hey, being creative doesn't know bounderies right?!

Take care!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 28th Sep 2016 16:28 - 9 years ago

on Stalker by Nodog
Very interesting soundscape you've created here! I haven't heard something placed under grime in quite a while, and it's an interesting genre choice for sure. This is creepy in a good way, like something which could have been in "Dexter" or something. Good reverb use to create depth. All in all, a very cool sonic journey! Was happy to see several new songs on your profile today. You can be sure I will be back for more. Thanks for sharing!
Nodog
Nodog replied 28th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Hey Spivkurl, good to hear from you i really loved the Dexter series i saw them all.. now you mention it this could easy slot in to an episode of Dexter :) best regards.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 28th Sep 2016 15:52 - 9 years ago

on The Chainsmokers-Closer ft Halsey -Sunny Bootleg by sunnydas01
This is a pretty cool and unusual song... I can't say that I've heard the original, so I don't really know what you've done. It's got a good pop vibe to it. Someone said there is too much bass, and I find it funny. Funny because this "future bass" genre seems almost strictly devoid of real bass frequencies, including this track. Also funny because this track taken without genre reference has little movement in my sub. I'm not sure the disparity between my thoughts and the previous commenter, if it is personal preference or simply listening device. Who knows. Either way, it was a cool song!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 28th Sep 2016 14:54 - 9 years ago

on Am I Crazy Muzic by BradoSanz by FullCapicityMuzic
This is a good combination of talented individuals, and a well written and performed lyrical endeavor! Obviously not the sort of thing I would commonly listen to, but I can totally hear the effort and care which went into creating it. I am thinking that maybe this was performed over the downloaded track, and mixed with the vocals... It will probably sound a lot better if it is mixed with the actual project or stems at some point. Sounds like that is what Brado will be doing. I think you've done great here!
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic replied 29th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Hey there Spiv. I know this isn't your usual, so thank you for stopping by! :-) Yep, I downloaded the track and did the vocals. Brado has updated the mix so it's better now.. Thanks again.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 27th Sep 2016 18:21 - 9 years ago

on CuBox - KCC -GoldenOokamis Hardcore Edit- by GoldenOokami
Hey this is very sweet sounding dubstep! I have not heard the original as of yet, but your work on it has made me curious! Very sonically interesting and fun. Interesting variations in reverb between different parts, which makes me wonder even more what the original contained which is still here. I dig it very much!
GoldenOokami
GoldenOokami replied 20th Dec 2017 - 7 years ago
I appreciate it! I do apologize for the year long reply. It's been a hell of a year for me man. I will try to do more heavy tracks like this soon. Be on the lookout for me! ;)

~GO
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 26th Sep 2016 22:04 - 9 years ago

on I Have Chosen by NateJMusic
Has a really pop vibe, and one which shines very well as the song progresses! Parts of it (especially the chord progression) put me in mind of something from the eighties or nineties, such as Genesis or Paula Abdul... something to be proud of! Definitely a good sounding mix to be ready for someone to record to. I enjoyed listening!
NateJMusic
NateJMusic replied 27th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Thank you so much!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 23rd Sep 2016 19:24 - 9 years ago

on Heitt ft KDHN - The Great Wheel -MDA Remix- by Darknives
I did not feel like hearing the original at this point, so I'm commented "blind" so to speak. I like the jazzy vibes in parts of this! I too enjoyed the more chill and atmospheric sections. Okay... I'm going to have to listen to the original before going on... to many questions. Okay I hear that one after yours, because I was hearing a load of heavy processing on the vocals. I wondered if it was like that in the original, and it definitely was close to this effected. I think the chopping, timing and maybe pitch effect may have lost something of the power of the original vocals. Personal preference I guess. I do however thing the mix itself is very good. Enjoyed hearing it!
Darknives
Darknives replied 23rd Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
You're right man. But I strived for something different, more rythm. I wouldn't make the original better in melody and voice, would be impossible for me. Just something different.
Glad you liked it :)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 23rd Sep 2016 19:14 - 9 years ago

on Coding Ya by MGproduct
I found myself searching for the guitar, and then there it was in one of the quieter parts! That's good to hear! I have to say the my impression was similar to asidRn regarding the mixing. The drastic difference in loudness between sections made me turn the system down pretty far when the loud part hit... then the quieter area came in and it was hard to hear. So, since you said "Mastering is a few terrible" then I assume that it is mastered in some way... I would say that it could be way more engaging sonically if the mix were worked on for a while longer before mastering again. Not to say that I did not like the composition and playing though! It was cool and unique!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 17th Sep 2016 18:20 - 9 years ago

on David Naughten by Nodog
Your description had an instant reaction in me, which is aside from my listening experience. WWIII is being fought as we speak, and has not been declared officially. It involves the almost unbreakable connection between the corporations and the government who dictates that which is acceptable. It involves the rejection of this connection. These are the mutual enemies, and the front lines are everywhere. The weapons are chemical and genetic on one side, and on the other they are dedication, communication and activism. One represents peaceful action, and one represent eradication. We are, unfortunately, forced to choose a side.

I am listening again, in order to give a more artistic response to the song. It was an amazing backdrop for writing my previous comments, and for that I must give it much credit. This is also the perfect vibe to go with my lager and herbal infused pipe smoke. I am a big fan of slide guitar, to the point where I fashioned a guitar specifically for that purpose, and I am also a fan of pure performance, and I respect what you have performed in this song. It feels real, so I must assume that it is. Rather than making an ass of u and me, assumption is the basis of most perception, and I respect it for what it is.

You have done something great here, and I am not going to question the source or motivation. Great work! Fave!
Nodog
Nodog replied 18th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Spivkurl, I completely agree and i;m heading towards dedication, activism and communication more so the older i get and the more i realize that music transcends the madness of the world. This is something which brings people closer together and crushes the borders literal and mental. You have some fabulous material here. I really appreciated your comments which have given me food for thought and made my day. Best regards.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 16th Sep 2016 19:31 - 9 years ago

on GoldenOokami - Midnights Travel -SleeplezZ Remix- by DoctorPyro
So, this was based on the MIDI you are saying? I feel that I recognize certain subtle elements of the original stem set, though I could be wrong. It's loud, I'll give it that. It does not sound like the same song though. I would not go into a remix thinking to not use any of the audio which was provided, since if you are not doing that, you are not mixing so to speak. If this is your way of doing remixes though, I congratulate you for being different in your though process. It isn't something I would usually listen to, but then either is the original to be honest!
DoctorPyro
DoctorPyro replied 16th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Exactly what I ment. I used the MIDI's, I always do. Only time I use the stems is for vocals. Thank you so much! And yes, I like it loud ;)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 15th Sep 2016 20:48 - 9 years ago

on Heady Spliff - Yin by Chams
I'll give it this, it sounds super dirty! Very interesting and creative composition included here! I'm interested to hear the second part for sure. As someone who has been without proper buds for about three months, it is hard to gauge in that respect, but that three months has been the longest time in years... so I can still remember what I would want to hear. I like the call and response going on, and the interesting frequency range to the mix. Great stereo field overall as well. From the waveform, I can judge that you have a bunch of headroom available. Since I can tell that for sure, this leads me to think that you could release this with less dynamic processing on the master, and have more dynamic range in the final product. It's only a thought though... I know that's what I would like to hear. Very unusual stuff! I think I'll have to fave it!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 15th Sep 2016 20:04 - 9 years ago

on Dreaming of You Again ft Celestial Grounds by HaNez
Interesting... I looked at the genre before beginning to type, and I my instant reaction was to wonder what made you choose "dub" as a genre. This reminds me more of modern electronic styles, rather than a reggae and dancehall influenced style. I am not much of a genre nazi though, so I can forgive that. This song does have a pop sensibility which I can appreciate. It is not something I would usually listen too, but I do listen to and create a good amount of dub, which led me to the confusion. I like that the final product has a good dynamic range, and the frequencies are well represented. Possibly the vocal parts, when the music gets more sonically dense, could be more present, however this is pretty minor. It is especially minor when considered with other prominent songs in the style. I like what you've done here!
HaNez
HaNez replied 20th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
I'm not an expert when it comes to genres, thank you for advice though!

Also, thanks a lot for feedback!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 15th Sep 2016 19:59 - 9 years ago

on Wobbin - Second - Original Mix by Wobbin
Well, I was tempted to wait, so as not to be the first to comment, but that never really works out for me. I like your song very much. When considered from the point of view of someone who heard it repeatedly, it has the staying power of a respectable dance track. I am still really proud of the stereo movement and room image of the final product! I haven't heard this on my three way JBL system, but I know it's going to bang hard. I know something has decent low end power when it is rattling the windows in my studio... I know it sounds like a sad joke, but it's true... if they're not moving at a normal listening volume, then I know there isn't enough "oomph." Sounds like an official mix to me! Dig it! Fave!
Wobbin
Wobbin replied 15th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Thanks mate. Very appreciated!! I have some really cool ideas for next upcoming solo's which i cannot speak much about yet. But I am very excited to work them further out. The only hint I can give is that i'm aiming for a few directions that are not really common...

My apologies btw, in all hype that i'm working on in SC atm, i forgot to mention your help with this track. I have updated the description :)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 15th Sep 2016 18:18 - 9 years ago

on Here we come by beerling1970
This is a cool style of "trap," and I add the quotation marks since the genre seems to be a bit of enigma to me. Like with vocals, it seems like rap, but both slower and faster at the same time (due to the high tempo but half time feel). Without vocals, it's hard to tell if it's really any different from dubstep. I do like the style though. I'm interested about Magix... is it mostly for use with the provided samples, or is it a full fledged DAW? It's one I've never used. The quality and mix is in good form here, and your arrangement capabilities are increasing exponentially. Nice work!
beerling1970
beerling1970 replied 23rd Oct 2016 - 9 years ago
Magix is amazing and you would find loads of awesome loops
cheers Spivkurl
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