Spivkurl

Spivkurl

Spiv of Iris T Shirt
Rochester MN, United States
Joined : 1st Nov 2008 - 17 years ago
Last Online : 22nd Apr 2025 - 1 year ago
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Spivkurl
Spivkurl 18th Jul 2015 20:30 - 11 years ago

on 01 Back by OmarMuk
Okay, back for another review. When this started, I knew I had heard it before. On another listen, I feel that this could really benefit from soulful honest vocals. I think you have much potential, and I want to encourage you to continue on your path. Fave!
OmarMuk
OmarMuk replied 19th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Many many thanks Spiv honestly would have stopped music long time ago if it wasnt for the loopfam.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 18th Jul 2015 20:21 - 11 years ago

on Mad World Hip Hop Cover by OmarMuk
Hey there, I tried to respond to your contact, and was greeted with an indication that you have turned your contact option off. I am eager to renew ties with you regarding this project. I have failed at at least half of the colaboarations I have gotten involved in over the years, and I think this was one of them./. seems like so long ago. Lets do it though. Please contact me again, but with your email addy and I will write you. Have loved this song for many years, and I will try to add my feeling to it. Good beginning for sure! Fave!
OmarMuk
OmarMuk replied 19th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Hey, I sent you another message with my email in it. Didnt realize I disabled the contact form. Anyway thanks for the fave and hopefully we can develop this further.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 18th Jul 2015 17:25 - 11 years ago

on ephemeral by Neomorpheus
Very interesting expression here, and minimalist in a good way. I think your guitar part displays a lot of grief and regret, not to mention sounding great. If you dont' mind me asking, what do you use for a baritone gutiar? I couldn't ask for much more from a track like this. I feel what you are going through in a way, as since I moved to this house, I've lost over 70 friends; from firearms, pharmaceuticals, traps, crack, prison and things such as these. It may not make sense, but that's how it feels. Glad you are making it through!
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus replied 18th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Yes I'm glad to hear you like the minimal nature of the track. I had a 7 string Washburn that I traded in for a Schecter Blackjack C8 8 string just prior to making this. Its a fabulous guitar.
Man, I think if I were you I would consider moving out of that house!
Take care and thanks for the comment Spiv.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 18th Jul 2015 17:14 - 11 years ago

on Needle In The Hay Ft VSlimm and FAnalysis by SeriouslyJoking
Very good feelings in this piece, and I love what I'm hearing in the lyrical work. I like Virginia Slimm's work very much, and you've used it well. Cool style on this, especially considering what I expected from a "dance" track. Reminds me of the early nineties folk revival a bit. Mixing down the FL piano was a great idea, much better choice for not revealing it's flaws. All in all, I love the song, and it speaks to me at this moment! Fave!
SeriouslyJoking
SeriouslyJoking replied 8th Nov 2015 - 10 years ago
Hi Spiv!
I also love this vocal - it stands on it's own, no music really needed.
Thanks for the great response! Take care/ SJ=)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 17th Jul 2015 18:25 - 11 years ago

on Warm Up - Number 52 by Darklighter
Well, short and to the point, just like your comment on my track. I think it would be a funny "secret track" for an album... if you know what I'm talking about. Never used garageband... in fact I haven't used any apple/mac product aside from an ipod shuffle since about 1989! Some cool sounds here though. If you can export high quality stems, it would be a cool basis for a higher quality track. Fun to hear!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 17th Jul 2015 18:17 - 11 years ago

on Diazepam -- Drum and Guitar Experiment by Tomzovic
Well, it pretty much is as you said, an experiment! I enjoyed listening. My initial reaction is to wonder what you were using as instruments here. I don't like to pry too much, as I know that every artist has their secrets... just curious. The drums sounded standard, like in a good way. The guitar however sounded a bit choppy and/or artificial to my ears, at least in parts, which is a bit why I'm curious about how it was done. I like that it isn't all clipped and overgained though, so keep going with that. Nice work so far, hope to hear more!
Tomzovic
Tomzovic replied 17th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
thanks for feedback! ive used 2 guitars from Nexus, well at the moment i have much better sounds than this i used here..
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 17th Jul 2015 14:56 - 11 years ago

on Lone Journey by OmarMuk
I've found I can enjoy RnB type stuff if it is creatively executed and not overly top 40 influenced, and this song fits the bill nicely! My first impression was that the guitar sounded far too artificial, but it is growing on me. Considering it was loop based, I can't fault you for that any way. I think the piano has a good tone for the style of music though. Interesting modern beats in here as well! I think if I was remixing this, I would make the whole mix a bit more gentle, as I felt the need to turn my system down considerably after listening to a couple of my tracks... if that tells you anything about relative volume... don't know... The ending here sounds really nice, and is a pleasant let down, if that makes sense. Very cool composition, I like it!
OmarMuk
OmarMuk replied 18th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Hello again Spiv. Thanks for reviewing this really old track of mine. It was one of the first ones I put up on Looperman so forgive its many flaws. And I greatly appreciate it when people tell me how it sounds on their monitors speakers headphones whatever because Im so limited in that regard so like to know how it sounds on other systems. So yes it does tell me a lot about volume since your mixes are much more cleaner than mine. Much thanks for that.
Thanks again for the review its always good hearing from you.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 17th Jul 2015 14:43 - 11 years ago

on S P S Inspirational Song by xXinFormalXxAJ
Oh yeah, you're the one into the flip side of #####, I forgot! This is cool! The comment "you need to process the vocal much more (unless you're trying to pull emulate your style to spivkurl's, which is cool i guess" was really very funny to me. Both because sometimes I feel like I process my vocals far TOO much, and because this is very different from most of my styles. Though I can hear a lot of Skinny Puppy/Ohgr in this, and they/he are some of my biggest influences. Don't let anyone keep you from doing what you love, because it rocks. I would not recommend giving this vocals more of a stereo presence, as they are clear enough and very focused... those are what I look for in a main vocal. Very great song! Faved!
xXinFormalXxAJ
xXinFormalXxAJ replied 18th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Thank you Spivkurl for your awesome feedback!!
I'm happy that you liked it and also for the appreciation.
Wish you all the best in your life bro :)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 13th Jul 2015 16:41 - 11 years ago

on The Immigrants by silverman
I dig this very much! Always will have a place in my heart for reggae. Nice beat and choice of instruments! I guess my only problem with this is the master, as it is quite squashed and doesn't use the headroom it has. That is just personal preference. Might work good if you were pressing a record though? Either way, enjoyable listen!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 12th Jul 2015 22:43 - 11 years ago

on Awakening by 25DjTj
Okay, I've got to say that this song fit my mood today perfectly! Was velocitizing to prepare for the momentary future, and this just flowed right along side me. Super cool and sensitizing. Deep. I could have listened to a much longer progression of this, you need to put out an EP. Great stuff! Fave!
25DjTj
25DjTj replied 13th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
spivkurl,
thank you for your feedback..
glad you enjoyed it
thanks again
TJ
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 11th Jul 2015 20:52 - 11 years ago

on LOOPERMAN EXCLUSIVE - Need Opinions by BradoSanz
Hey, as far as trap goes, this is freakin amazing! I think it really rolls, and I'm glad that a loop of mine was part of this. You have a lot of skill and talent, and I like to hear your variety of genre works. Keep doing your stuff, I love it! Fave!
BradoSanz
BradoSanz replied 13th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Glad you liked it Spiv :D It was fun to make, and your loop helped provide that perfect mesh to help fill the space in the verses :P

ER
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 11th Jul 2015 20:48 - 11 years ago

on DuRaRaRum by traz75
Hey, dude, this is very cool! I'm enjoying it very much, and I'm happy to have a loop of mine as a part of it. Silverman's comment seems to stem from a lack of listening to jazz, as often in jazz the different instruments will have their moments throughout a song, which is also a characteristic of much fusion. You're right, those guitar parts are quite cool! Such an upbeat pleasing track! I really like it. Definitely a fave and download (thank you for the DL)!
traz75
traz75 replied 12th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanx! :)
My only heartache is that, one of the guitar loops are mono...
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 7th Jul 2015 21:41 - 11 years ago

on Confusion by MOONLYTE
3/4 6/8 what's the difference? It's all divisible and thus interchangeable. Either way, this is a unique effort. Apologies for not listening to something newer from you, I just don't usually get into cinematic music without the film and dialogue to go with it. This is original and pleasing. I think the timing seems to drift and shift in parts, don't know if it was intentional, but it could be far worse. I'm glad that you are still around the site, as you have been a good contributor. Good to hear this!
MOONLYTE
MOONLYTE replied 8th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Much thanks Spiv! The timing is probably off. This is one of my much older ones that was when i was first getting started.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 7th Jul 2015 21:34 - 11 years ago

on Eliza Smith- High Gramo Remix by GramoChopin
I think the music here has a lot of potential for success, and you should be proud there. My personal preference dictates that I mention that the main vocals are far to stereo. Totally takes away from the music, to the point where it doesn't matter any more... like it could be better as just a pella, and I like the music, so it seems like a sin almost. Beware the new plugin, it's almost like automatic fader/feature creep, if you know what I mean. My recent song was composed on FL4 about the same time as switching to FL12, and stemming it out to further mix in FL12 has been a real challenge to get it to sound good and authentic.... plus it's using FAR more processing power for little benefit. Just an example. Stay true to your art, and don't be too concerned with fame or financial success in this life... it may not be the only one you live. You've got talent and drive, keep using it!
GramoChopin
GramoChopin replied 7th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Thanks for the feedback bro. I hear what your saying on the vocals. Like stated, this is one of three versions. Each version I tried something different with building music around it and tweaking the vocals. I literally had a week at max to get things done so yea...flaws. You know I don't like flaws Spiv lol As much as it's an inevitable thing. It was also my intent to keep things simple arrangement wise as it would of been something to play on radio if it won. The prize was radio play and only like hundred something bucks. lol So it wasn't anything too huge. And I gotta eat out here Spiv so making a living off music or least a good side hustle is the goal. I didn't go to school for this for nothing and I don't like my job at all. I just want to do what I have a passion for and wouldn't mind doing it all day. Thanks for all the words and input my friend! peace

Gramo/Neo
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 7th Jul 2015 18:07 - 11 years ago

on A Sundays dance by Loentjuh81
Hey, this is a very interesting style! It is a bit slower than most dance which I would dance to or create, but I can appreciate it for what it is. I like the mixing, especially considering you are new to the DAW thing. Definitely think that you should keep going with your efforts, as this has something special about it. Thank you for sharing.
Loentjuh81
Loentjuh81 replied 8th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Thnx, and I will keep going...I've only just started :)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 5th Jul 2015 19:44 - 11 years ago

on Thoughts Of Choice -Renz Wilde Remix by RenzWilde
Extremely fabulous remixing on this one! You must have had some quality stems to push it to this fine of a finished product! Maybe I should start listening to the radio, just in case this shows up on there?! Definitely has you retro signature, as well as some very modern aesthetics. Interesting stereo effects, and the field in the "bulk" of the song is really nicely shaped! Definitely something I would like to have on a cassette for my walking man's walkman. Sweet as hell! Fave!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 4th Jul 2015 15:43 - 11 years ago

on Woozy Beats - We are On Mars by WoozyBeats
Super cool track you've done here! And I would have to agree about the breakbeat ties in here. I love some good breakbeat, and you've experimented and brought some modern influences in. I find many of the rhythms quite jazzy, which makes it all that much better! Kudos for the CC release as well! I noticed on your profile that you mentioned Genesis, and that made me happy... their work seems so under-appreciated these days. I've been watching a bunch of auctions for "ABACAB" vinyl lately, just can't decide what cover color variation to go for. I'm happy I listened to this track though! Faved and downloaded!
WoozyBeats
WoozyBeats replied 6th Jul 2015 - 11 years ago
Thank you so much 4 the support!
"I find many of the rhythms quite jazzy"
I have a pack of Rex Loops that came with my Audio Interface most are jazz and other funky stuff, what i do is mash different rex loops into a unique loop , i'm surprised you noticed, you have good ears .

"Kudos for the CC release as well"
Felt appropriate, since i'm using also freely available samples.

"you mentioned Genesis"
Amazing tunes ;) and i have a very soft spot for 80's music, maybe because i was born in the early 80's, so it's kinda embedded in my brain.

"their work seems so under-appreciated these days"
True.

"just can't decide what cover color "
Good Album, I would go for Yellow, Green and Red simply coz it's my country's flag lol.

" I'm happy I listened to this track though! Faved and downloaded!"
Thanks mate it does mean a lot, and helps me keep going.

Best Regards
WB
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 26th Jun 2015 18:13 - 11 years ago

on Automatic-Kevn-Feat Christoffer Holgersson remix by Coopy
This style of song is far too generic and falsified for my tastes any more. I feel you did a decent job on the remix, though I can't help but think it was taken from an mp3 or youtube - possible without permission. Correct me if I'm wrong - either way I'll shut up about it :) Sorry to say, I'm going to turn this off.
Coopy
Coopy replied 26th Jun 2015 - 11 years ago
well its kevn lyrics and song no question about it but. The arrangement is my own i haven't taken anything. i dont know what you mean by "though I can't help but think it was taken from an mp3 or youtube" i did the instrumental part by my self.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 26th Jun 2015 18:10 - 11 years ago

on Future in the Past by Planetjazzbass
Hey there, I've been wanting to listen to this since you posted the thread, and I'm happy that I did! I have to mention that I was a little shocked at the parallel ideation with my recent track - to see a title with the words "In The Past," and then the "Future" which was used almost to much in that track's lyrics... I realize there is no plagiaristic intentions of course, it just gave me something to ponder. To me, the bass in this track is definitely what shines the most. Your performance and tone is always something to enjoy deeply. The rest of the song borders a bit closely on cinematic for my tastes, but I can hear the effort and talent that went into it. It seems to be an unusual collaboration style for you, so it's cool you are trying different things. I like the sound quality and mixing very much, so good work there. Highly interesting work!
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 28th Jun 2015 - 11 years ago
Hey Pat,thanks man!......I really wish we all lived within reach of each other,I'm sure if we did some amazing projects would materialize,film,music,instruments,art and the like..I can see myself rolling around to your place to learn some electronics theory maybe!..sometimes people are on the same wavelength and thinking about similar concepts,structures and ideology albeit that they are thousands of miles apart and have no conscious communication,somethings happening man ,maybe our brain waves are leaking out via computer monitors or usb ports! lol...cheers mate Dave and Detlerf
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 26th Jun 2015 14:51 - 11 years ago

on LOD - the end of a nightmare by joecramer
This is quite awesome! Your vocal work is done very well, and fits the tone of the music. I enjoyed reading the lyrics, and I couldn't help but think of my wish for the older inhabitants of the earth, who are hanging on by a pharmaceutical thread, to move on and let us build a better world. Maybe not what you intended, but it speaks to me all the same. This reminds me a bit of the garage band era around this town I still reside in. Teenagers having an amazing time opening for touring bands in a little ghetto club which no longer exists. Angst and focus. Leaving the stage and then moshing to the rest of the bands til late in the night. Thank you for reminding me. Fave!
joecramer
joecramer replied 26th Jun 2015 - 11 years ago
Hello Spivkurl

Nice to read something from you. Like always :)

You are not realy far from what i had in mind when i wrote the lyrics! Sure they fit to this little piece of music and in this case they are just good for the "movie" that Phatkatz has in his mind. (but i wrote them befor start working on this track really)
In fact i had in mind something like this:
All the bad, sad, unfriendly and terrible things around you, slowly destroy all the lights, what makes this world a fine place to be, like love and friendship, humanity, brotherhood and so on.
But here is a easy thing you could do. That every body could do. Just leave all this things behind and walk into a better world. With no anger or angst or fear, with no feeling of giving anything back. Only witht the feeling of doing it right in the way it has to be done. Giving in the way you wanna get........
So it ends with a - Come, we go ahead.
And if all would follow, the world would change :)
So this isn“t a real dark track. It sounds dark and deep in a way but i think it gives some hope

We had this youth clubs also in town. This was good times ........ but now mostly all gone ...... just one of the lights that already be killed .... time to enlighten it again :)

Thanks for your nice comment. I really enjoyed all your the words.

stay tuned
joe
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 26th Jun 2015 14:40 - 11 years ago

on hot coffee by promenade2239
Super amazingly cool piece you've done here! Especially good since you played the synth part live, which is not always easy. As far as instrumental fusion goes, this sort of thing always gets me (in a good way). It is a good one to listen to today, as I just finished my regular struggle with my newest espresso machine... half the time, the steam comes out from around the bin for the ground instead of making a decent double. Frustrating to say the least. I am always more stressed when my coffee doesn't turn out right. Anyway, the synth work, and the drums are both tasty. This has just the right balance of chillness and tension. Great mild processing as well. Total fave!
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 26th Jun 2015 - 11 years ago
Thank you so much! I really enjoyed reading your reply to my 'spiritual' comment on your track.

I whish I would post much more informative stuff on other's lm music sometime instead of giving apparently 'provocative' usual every-day comments. I am struggling with my body limitations a lot almost all the time now- the brain/mind is not really a big problem: noticing thoughts and observing them falling into space for a few seconds is enough.
I can see the similarities with your coffee machine operations haha because I am struggling with all my hardware synths as well in the same manner haha. Roland Juno Di has some really cool software sound editor but I can't use it on Windows7 for some reason. So just presets so far.
There's a lot of green and plants around here - how are the plants you mentioned earlier grow btw? I have only 3 plants of that sort this year to take care of (not sure we talk of the same plants haha). Just an experimental trial cultivation of mine this year hahaha.

Thank you a lot for the fave! So glad you enjoyed my work!
At some point of the future I will add male vocals to this one.

All the best to you, Alex
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 25th Jun 2015 19:02 - 11 years ago

on Sundrops by mudhoen
Hey, this is fun to hear for sure! Has kind of a sampled tracker sort of sound circa 2001 or something to my ears, which is cool. I guess my only difficulty in listening is that the whole thing is very biased towards high frequencies. I would love to hear those turned down in the mix slightly, and then remaster it. This would allow the bass frequencies to shine through more, without pushing the input of the mastering stuff further. Just a thought though, because I enjoyed the listen this way too. Good to hear some new trance on the site! Thanks for sharing!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 23rd Jun 2015 13:30 - 11 years ago

on Adams Masquerade by OmarMuk
Hey, this is a fun composition! I like the theme very much... it seems to have some what of a middle eastern style in parts. I like the synths quite a bit. I do wish that "acoustic guitar" part was played on a real guitar though, it would sound so much better. If you need help with that, get in touch! Seems like a pretty simple line, so I'm sure I could bang it out. Any way, fun track, thank you for sharing!
OmarMuk
OmarMuk replied 27th Jun 2015 - 11 years ago
Spiv! Much appreciated for your time and review.
Funny I actually remember you commenting on this track when I put it out there a few years ago haha. It didnt have that guitar part that starts at the 32 second mark at the time.
And yes I greatly agree that it would sound better with a real guitar and I definitely wouldnt mind you strumming away in place of the midi guitar if you want to.
Problem is I almost have no free time as I got a lot going on. I literally have like twenty plus tracks that are done that just need mixing or slight tweaking done but I havent got the time to do it.
Therell be a time though when the dust will settle and Ill get in contact.
Thanks again Spiv.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 22nd Jun 2015 23:26 - 11 years ago

on I wish I could fly promenade remix III by promenade2239
Hey this is pretty awesome and unique! Sorry, just needed something pretty short. I need to be quiet and calm currently...the walls have ears. I love the breakbeat rhythms here, and some awesome synth work is contained within. Good momentum. Your music is pretty much always a pleasure to hear, and when you're working with Cruce, it's just one more reason to listen! Big Fave!
promenade2239
promenade2239 replied 23rd Jun 2015 - 11 years ago
cool. Thanks a lot! this is actually a 3rd version. I really like 2nd one which is very dark and very unlike-sounding from anything I have ever produced. Just a picture from my current work posted very quickly... Maybe I will post remastered verison of the 2nd one sometime.

Thanks a lot for the fave! Much appreciated!

All the best to you, Alex
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 22nd Jun 2015 23:19 - 11 years ago

on Heavy Synth Lover by CrysMarie2oo5
Interesting composition, that's for sure! I guess my main problem with this is that the mix and master is so brickwalled. I barely have the volume turned up at all on my system, and it's still loud enough for the cops to hear through the door... you know what I mean. Cool synth lines and stuff though. Keep doin it!
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