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I was a bit skeptical at first, as the intro didn't remind me of most goa I've listened to (no expert of course). As the song progressed it really did give me those sort of feelings though. If I didn't have it in my head that it was going to be psy/goa, then I would have definitely thought of acid tech or house instead. Maybe it's just the mixing that makes me think that, and that's not important, as I mix my psy/goa stuff in pretty odd way. I like what you've done here, and the pace is really nice when the arrangement is set in motion. Good to find this one! Thanks for sharing!

This is really a sweet track! Definitely my sort of trip hop, with an industrial and cinematic side note to it. Has a good drive to it, and some very interesting instruments chosen. Since the other commenter brought up the drums... I must wonder how they were taken from the film for use. Was the film ripped to audio somehow, and if so was it ripped from DVD to WAV? If it was ripped from online or a poor quality copy, or ripped to mp3, then this may be part of what the other commenter was hearing. Sometimes we do the best we can do, of course, but DVD directly to WAV is definitely a great way of getting the full power of a film soundtrack. I know well the hazards of trying to filter background sounds and the like from video rips, but I think overall you have done well, especially for this style of track. It's a very creative and enjoyable effort, and I applaud you for it! Keep doing your thing! Fave!

Damn, this is quite trippy! I kept finding myself waiting for the lead everyone spoke of, and then there it was. I'm guessing some of the distortion was intentional, and some was from clipping in mastering or exporting to mp3. Didn't really take away from the song, but did lead me to turn it down a bit (got to protect those ears). I love the creative instrumentation you involved in this song, it's not like much I've ever heard! PJB's mention of aluminum foil in his context was interesting... has to be my least favorite method of ingesting substances. I don't even put it under my arms any more. The expansion of the glass industry has been a boon to use of substance. I can't say that I couldn't go for something crystaline these days, but I know what it has done to me in the past, and I am bankrupt, so life goes on. Deeply shattering song you've made here, and it has made me think of times gone by. That can't be bad, can it? Thank you for sharing this! Fave!

This is killer man! I would have instantly though jungle or hard DnB, so I think you nailed it with this one! The sound design was spectacular to my ears! It was also quite cool seeing you mention Fugazi! I used to listen to them so much in my punk days... now I don't even know how I would be treated if I went punk. I was always fond of "Repeater." You make me want to do another fast paced song, so I thank you for that. Cool all the way through! Fave!

This is fun and freak throughout! Those vinyl sounding vocal hits are extra cool! Very enjoyable dips and peaks of action, which make me think "dance floor." Energetic, without being aggressive! The drums sound good, though I'm not sure if I heard the old version or not. Definitely a nice track! Fave!

Oh yeah, I definitely remember this theme from way back! I spent WAY too many hours playing zelda on NES! This is super cool, groovy trance rendition of the idea! Very fun to hear! The atmospheres and FX give a really deep touch to this one. Classic game sounds used tastefully as well, which gives a nod to the past! You are one of the few looperman users of whom I have bookmarked their profiles for deeper attention, though I admit that I haven't been attentive. I have like thousands of bookmarks at this point, so it becomes a rare thing when I actually find something specific any more. Either way, I always enjoy hearing you sort of trance! Great work! Fave!

It's a good start to a song, for sure. Regarding your request for advice... It seems that not only is the same melody repeated, but the chord progression is the same throughout. If you know what key you are in, you can drop the chords for a while and experiment with different intervals for the piano melody. Or you could change up some of the chords for others which benefit the key and movement, and then play the melody to go with those new chords. Sometimes even simple changes can make a big impact on a melody as well... Going in and simply deleting certain notes can give an openness, and a slight shift in rhythm. Transposing certain notes can also make an impact, often without destroying the feel of the melody. I get a noticeable difference by, for example, selecting the lowest notes in the melody and transposing them up an octave or two, or selecting the highest notes of the melody and dropping them an octave or two. My best advice is to not let yourself be constrained by a chord structure, but to hear the nuances of the note intervals, and draw emotion from it. Sometimes changing one or two notes in a line can have a drastic effects on the listener! Finally, there is the very simple option of changing what sound is playing the melody at certain points. It will change the impression while keeping the theme. Hope those help a bit! I enjoyed the song so far!

Very strange fusion here! I've downloaded the stems now, since you put them in archives. I don't know if I'll get to it or not, or if I'll be able to do something good... we'll see. I do like some of the sounds in here, and some of the others would benefit from using the midi to switch up for hardware. I'll see if the inspiration hits. Fun to hear!

Very cool and interesting piece! I liked the minimalism of it, which kept the loudness of the mix at a good level, while still being able to hear the intricacies. Fun arrangement and sequencing as well! So, can you explain what I should look for which differentiates "future bass" from "trap" or "dubstep?" I've never really figured it out. I like the song a lot, I'd just like to learn more about what makes this genre what it is. Thanks for sharing the piece!

Man, what have you got scrapping across my brain now?! This is cool and experimental, I dig it! The gated stuff you've got going on really drives this into modern times, but there is a lot more to it than that! Something touching deep into the past, something of importance. Pain on one side, and the pleasure of the cause of the pain... then there is the pleasure of watching it all go down, and the pain of fear. If death were the end, things would be so simple, but things continue... Well, I'll shut up now... Songs like this keep on making me think of Looperman as the domain of the most underground musicians in the world! I can't believe some of the things which have been made public around here, and I love it! Very very good song! Fave!

I'm happy that I came across this today! It has the moderately aggressive and rebellious nature which I expect from reggae. Love the synth solo parts! If you need help with vocals, solo or duet, let me know, as this is the sort of thing I would love to get in on! Very pleasing to the ears so far! Total fave!

This sounds pretty cool so far! Pleasing vibes, and a good minimalism going on. That's a nice piano part, I just wish it was played on an acoustic piano... would sound extra nice then. While I think that my vocals would probably fill out a range which is wide open in this mix, I also think it would be hard to imagine a lyrical performance for a song like this. Who knows... Either way, it was fun to hear!

Thank you for the detailed reply to my comment! It helps me to know that I was not just trippin out, and that there were in fact some mp3 components to the mix. The guitar sounded top notch to me, so you should feel good about that right away regardless of any other aspects. I think that the vocals, and the cymbals and snare were the main areas where I noticed the mp3 aspect of thing... though my ears may be fooling me. I don't really know how my ears have help up this well over the years... had a whole bunch of head injuries, plus years of very loud concerts and stereo use, then the playing of instruments and mixing. The listening and commenting on looperman has definitely helped me tune my ears, since it's nearing 6000 songs now. I find I notice it much more when mp3 and uncompressed is mixed together, rather than, for example, a wav mix of all uncompressed sources being compressed to mp3 for playback. I do however occasionally use mp3 source for very short voice clips, when I have no other source available. I think I turn off a lot of collaboration, as I am very strict about uncompressed audio to work with. I know it sounds like ego to say that it isn't worth my time, but it is more like obsessive/compulsive feeling involving music which bears my name. Not good, not bad, just what I try to restrict myself to. And, this song is totally cool, no matter the sources! I love hearing some real instruments, and people who know how to use them. It was fun to hear it again! I'm going to fave this now!

Very unusual piece you have created here! Gives me some feelings that I associate with cold-wave or industrial, which is cool! I've been experimenting with those sort of styles a lot as well. I like what you did with both vocal components! Sounds pretty cool so far!

Wow, very cool! You definitely have the hip hop flow in a far more serious way than I ever will! Groovy, a little bit ghetto (compliment), and full on. I like the sounds you chose to use, and the mix is potent. Very fun to hear, and I would love to hear it expanded. Sorry it took a couple of hours to come back to your profile. It's probably worth it though, as I feel much more calm now. Have a good day!

I have come across some of the remixes already, and have enjoyed them all so far. This personal remix is also quite cool! Super groovy and relaxing! It has some classic electronic vibes which bring me back about thirty years, yet it has a modern pop aesthetic which could bring it to the attention of a lot of people! I too have watched your skills improve, and I can only wish you the best in your efforts! Keep doing your original thing, and I know that you will prosper! Great work! Fave!

This has a good feel to it. It seems that your playing and your mixing abilities are both improving consistently, and that makes me happy. I don't think I could do a pop song like this justice, and I would just take it to a "bad place," but I'm sure that you will find someone interested in working with it. Much artistic merit in this, and I'm sure that it was artistically satisfying to create. It is always a pleasure to visit your page and hear what you've been up to!

Enjoying this very much, and it helps me realize that you probably have some indication of what I mentioned in my reply to your comment on my song. This makes me happy! Your song also reminds me of my recent participation in a city council meeting... before the meeting, they had everyone stand and repeat the pledge of allegiance. My wife and I were the only ones in the room who did not recite it. It is thoroughly offensive to me to pledge allegiance to a god I do not believe in, and who has no place in politics... not to mention pledging allegiance to a government which does not hold the well being of it's citizens as dear. They do not deserve our allegiance any more. Thank you for sharing this inspiring song! I like it a lot! Fave and DL!

This is definitely something I would think of as trip hop! I love the psychedelic edge to the sound design, and there are many other flavors present which make it a pleasure to listen to! It has been good to see the spread of more sensible mixing and mastering techniques here on Looperman, and I think that this song is a great example of that. It is loud enough to hear everything, yet not so loud that I was forced to drop the volume in order to protect my ears. Very well balanced frequency spectrum. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Fave!

It's been like 25 years since I played Zelda on NES, so I'm having trouble recognizing the theme... however, I do like the chill vibes of this! Classic trance bass and drums, and some cool experimental synth lines. Can't find anything to complain about in this remix. Very fun to hear! Dig it!

This is pretty cool progression in your musical style! I'm liking the sound of it! I must ask, regarding the guitar parts... Do you use a DI of any sort? Mostly curious. I like how you blended the guitar in the mix, and it compliments the synthetic parts well. I like the late section where the harmonies and solo get more complex, has a cool feel to it. Very fun to hear! Fave!