Spivkurl

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 ##### 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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

This is a pretty cool take on modern house/dance styles. You definitely have your own style, which is cool. I have to be honest, I wasn't paying enough attention, due to text messaging and this being a demo, but I liked what I heard! I noticed that you are working with FL 10... Is there something specific about that version (such as pattern blocks) that is keeping you from upgrading to v12? There is even a beta for v12.3.1 which was just released. There have been some decent additions and fixes made, but initially a lot of people were very resistant to the change. v12 has really influenced how I work though, and I learned things about FL that I didn't realize in the fifteen years of using it. May be worth considering. Thanks for sharing your progress with us!

This is fun to hear! Considering the somewhat common synth sounds contained in it, I actually found myself loving the composition all the same! To explain, I often get tired of music which uses similar sounds to other music of the same style, yet often the "boredom" comes from the composition rather than the sounds themselves. There is a lot to be said about taking something common and then bringing it to a new level. Definitely sounds like something which would go over well in a club, though I am not an expert on this. Also seems like a song which would be good to play loud while getting things done, which is something I appreciate about modern electronic styles. Enjoyed it throughly!

I can hear where Couchie is coming from with the science fiction reference... a lot of sci fi from the seventies had spectacular synthesis as the main part of the sound tracks and sound effects. Haven't seen war of the worlds in quite some time though. This song is a great representation of your special style of trance, and it is sounding very good! I don't hear much "piano trance" lately, and it is refreshing! Takes me back to the turn of the millenium a bit. I'm very pleased that you have been creating music, and also that you have some good health news. It was nice to awake to your comment today. Fave!

I feel like my words can't express the feelings which this song induced, so I won't say much... it's mercury retrograde any way! I thought the song was excellent and pleasing to the ears! Just noticed there were lyrics posted... reading them gives me thoughts of The Cure, which is pretty much my all time favorite band. I like the strange sound design, and it's good to not hear the same sound which are in almost every song released out there. I thought it was really good! Fave!

I am trying to wrap my head around how this idea of future bass is set apart from other genres. Since you seem to think yours did not turn out to be that genre, then I haven't learned much more. I suppose that this simply sounds like a hip hop instrumental to me, but what do I know. I could see this being extra good if there were more variation throughout, but I feel that about nearly any style of song, so don't mind me. I think the mix is pretty good though, so keep at it!

Fun to hear this differently styled take on the original! This reminded me quite a bit of eighties synth/electro stuff, what with the standard sounding bass lines, although I am far from an expert on deep house. I though it was pretty cool considering the minimal nature of the mix. Cool stuff!

From the beginning, the beat is classic in style. I realize that it is not your work, but it sounds good. Then we move on to your performance, which is equally classic! If I still was doing loop radio shows, I'd be all over this in the set list. I feel a bit of christian undertone here, which I can fully forgive since there is also a heaping teaspoon of artistry added to the recipe. All in all, this has been a great listening experience, so much so that I played it twice. Great work!

It was so good to see a featured song from you today, and this is a good way to relax for me. Something I really need. The electric piano is well created, and this is no small feat, considering my possibly incorrect assumption that it is virtual. Electric piano is a dedicated hard instrument which I have always wanted to have. If I go for a hardware version, it is either a console or combo organ which can mimic this, or a classic Casio synthesizer (which are quickly failing me, sadly). Either way, it sounded great, just like your vocals did. I enjoyed this thoroughly! Fave!

This is a very unique and unusual take on the original! I fins myself drawn to the drum groove which you've incorporated in the first half. All in all, I like the sound of the mix as well. I enjoyed listening this one!

As someone who, long ago, fell in love with someone from further south, I can identify with the feeling of this composition. I do not, however, generally identify with victorian sort of classical. I like what you've done with the composition on this one. I'm not sure if it is the victorian style or something else, but I found myself wishing for more variation in the velocity of the instruments. It seems that I am alone in this, as the recent MIDI stems I have downloaded are all static in their velocity. It is probably something I must adapt to, along with a list of other things. I think your composition is improving greatly, as well as your mixing abilities! I enjoyed listening! I had no idea that there was some sort of competition going on... I'm assuming because of my absence from social media. If there is time left, then let me know, and I will try to get involved. Good track!

I've always admired those who can lay down raps like this. You've done it well. I guess it's something to aspire to, even though I'm old now. This goes well with my hand made clove pipe smoke and Russian ale. My first time making soy milk from scratch and drying okara in the oven has made me feel #####, or I should say even more... so this sort of track is just what I needed to hear. I pressed play again, hoping I could focus on the lyrics better this time, but I see that you have allowed downloads, so I will be doing that! I did not used to believe in demons, however with the state of society now, I can't help but believe that demons are what control our system. I have even been toying with the ideas that the are demons which have been purged from an alien society who saw an opportunity on earth. (Star Trek TNG anyone?) Either way, this is an exquisite expression, and you should be proud! Dig it! Fave!

Ha ha, I read "sneakers" as "speakers," and related it to turning it up as high as I could... So I did, and I must give you congratulations for a mix/master which can be turned up all the way and not hurt my ears! This is one thing which I look for in music of all kinds (except maybe folk music). This is one of the best DnB jammers I've heard in some time! Deep, dark, and energetic! Perfect sort of thing to hear when I'm taking a break from the painful process of recording neo-folk music. It's seriously amazing! Once this comment is posted I will fave, and then download! Thank you for sharing!

I really enjoyed the vocal work on this one! It also went well with the instrumental. I went and looked at your profile because of the previous comment by itiyati. As someone who has never used a smart phone in my life, and some one who has never had a driver's license, I couldn't help but think of it in a different way. The only aspect of your CARE acronym which applies strictly to mobile devices is "E" or "Ease of travel." If you are traveling without a mobile device or a vehicle, then it is no longer necessary. Then the really interesting part... without the "E," the acronym becomes "CAR!" It makes far more sense to me this way, as my feet are my means of travel, and the items under the other letters are all done at home, yet they still apply. All in all, I found it to be an interesting intellectual puzzle, and it satisfied me... just as this song did. Thank you for sharing your work and experience!

Well, I came to your page hoping for a recent addition, but instead for something which is new to me! This is very excellent, especially when taken as the end of side A! I like compact disc releases which are obviously intended to be on a more appropriate media such as record or cassette. It leaves it up to the listener to imagine the intended experience, but there is value in that as well. I liked every bit of this song, as it was out of the ordinary yet pleasant to hear. The title seems very appropriate, and at the same time it makes me think of the name of a reverb preset (ha ha). Very trippy drums throughout. Thanks for sharing this one! Fave!

This is not a bad remix! Interesting choice of the stems to use. I guess for me this sort of hip hop/dancehall influenced trap is just not complete without a good vocalist. If it had one it could be pretty intense! Just had to stop by and hear the other remix which has been posted to the thread. Thanks for sharing this!