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 22nd Mar 2015 20:38 - 10 years ago

on We go upwards by DoctorPyro

This is a pretty heavy house tune! Nice deep bass for sure, it's driving! Cool tribal feel to some of the beats too, which is nice in most styles of music. I guess my least favorite part of the track would be the very wet reverbs. I think if you edged down the effects mix to a more dry level, the whole thing would be more clear and effective. Enjoyable track to listen to! Keep doing it!

DoctorPyro replied 23rd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks man, I'm gonna try to make the drop more dry in my next song. Instead of sampling I'm going all original!

Spivkurl 22nd Mar 2015 16:51 - 10 years ago

on Air swels by Scyphozoa

I don't regularly listen to ambient tracks any more, but I'm so happy that I did this time! When I saw that a Danke loop was used, as well as a csoul pella, then my curiosity was engaged. This is very much my sort of ambient, which brought me back to my obsessive listening to older Brian Eno works. Most specifically the album "Nerve Net", which is one of my favourites. I enjoyed the synth arpeggiations and the degraded robo-poetry! Great music to sit back and zone out to. The balance and gain of the mix sounded very nice to my ears as well. It's loud enough to enjoy, but not smashed or clipping. Good flow, and pleasing track to listen to! Thank you for sharing! Fave!

Scyphozoa replied 23rd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

hi
I listened to Brian Eno I like some songs, but not all instance "Ali Click" like the guitar in this songI am happy to learn this know it's a bit one of my style of music thanks for the tip

And yes I also love to use the sampels of this site, which is nice also for the creator, I think
What i try is combine trance, ambient and a rock beat in this song

thx for Listening and comment

Spivkurl 20th Mar 2015 18:44 - 10 years ago

on Fanasec - Infectious by hyperre

AS my psychiatrist said earlier in the week "As we say in the psychiatric field, don't shit on yourself." I would never call this a piece of poopie. Since you've stated that you're no longer trying to make EDM, it makes me curious what you are trying to make? In that vein, I hope to hear newer stuff on your profile. I guess the main thing I can say to improve upon is to use more original sorts of sounds, and find your own sound. Some of these sounds have been used so much that it's getting stale. I like the idea of the song though. Keep making music!

Spivkurl 14th Mar 2015 14:20 - 10 years ago

on Come As You Are - Acoustic Cover by BradoSanz

I don't know the original, and before I read the description, I was thinking (maybe hoping) it would be a cover of the Nirvana song. Nothing near though. I think your performances and recordings or top notch on this! The cello sound in there is a very nice fit for the mix. Cool vocal harmonies and very present vocals in general. I wouldn't normally chose to listen to music like this, but you've done an excellent job!

BradoSanz replied 16th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

I'm looking to invest in a cello hopefully this summer so that I won't have to rely on my keyboard haha. I love cello, its one of the most beautiful instruments in my opinion.

Spivkurl 12th Mar 2015 16:54 - 10 years ago

on Mini Mix for the Funkiest Remix Competition by SHWAK

Interesting use of the loops! Definitely needs to be developed into a full track. Fun to hear!

SHWAK replied 2nd Apr 2015 - 10 years ago

hey that means a lot spivman!

Spivkurl 11th Mar 2015 20:36 - 10 years ago

on Discotechnique by crucethus

Hey, quite groovy man! My kind of disco vibe for sure! I hear a bit of "sandanista" floating through this one as well, but definitely more developed than much of the electronic sort of stuff on that album. That distorted guitar/organ sounding bit is really sweet! Good to hear a tape feel in the mix, and not one of those VST tapes... ha ha. You were totally jammin with yourself on this! Great track! Fave!

crucethus replied 11th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

The Clash comparisons are cool, as when I made this I had no thoughts or ideas that I wanted to sound like them, but for me this is a natural progression of post disco and with Punk and with it's DIY nature it just naturally evolves.(convergent evolution). No organs were harmed in the making of this song, but various guitar effects were used over Yamaha midi instruments. And ironically no tape was used, but recorded onto a Special type of 4 track Sony Minidisk. It was a truly controlled Jam. The song is very structured and the solos were designed to fit in the melody. This was not an improv but had some thought to it.
Always a pleasure
Cru

Spivkurl 11th Mar 2015 20:31 - 10 years ago

on Poppe and Viperactive - SWAT by Poppe

Pretty cool stuff here! Reminds me a lot of more modern electro, but definitely has the trap vibe as well. Cool arrangement. Good sounding sub bass also. Not my regular listening preference of course, but I do like to take in some trap on occasion. Well done!

Spivkurl 9th Mar 2015 19:58 - 10 years ago

on Go Nuts by Vodnik

Hey there. I guess I like some of the sounds in here, though the drums are a bit "standard" sounding. The movie sample is a nice touch! It seems like the bass is all over the place note wise, not really in any recognizable key. To many semitones next to each other if you know what I mean. Unless of course you were experimenting towards atonal or borderline microtonal (though they are obviously semitones). Fun to hear all the same!

Vodnik replied 10th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Being its riddim, its how the drums normally sound for it. i was mainly experimenting with different synths on this one, but thanks spiv! i was trying to deviate from the average Monotonous riddim dubstep tracks everyone seems to be making.

Spivkurl 9th Mar 2015 19:49 - 10 years ago

on Dark Depth by subSpace

You are correct sir, this is what you are known for! I will admit to not listening to DnB as much as I used to, but then again there aren't as many people making cool tracks like this around here. Cold and dark are words that come to mind when listening to this. The flowing basses coming in and out of focus, they sound very cool! I actually have been wondering if my sub was suffering a bit, and it's good to have something like this to test it. Might still have some life in it, though it's definitely not as vibratory as it used to be. I can imagine this song with hard distorted guitar in place of the lead bass here, and being a heavy metal sort of tune, so that's cool. The outro reminds me of some psy trance or something, good way to end it. Fun to hear!

Spivkurl 7th Mar 2015 15:41 - 10 years ago

on Successfully Black by ThaTruth1

I don't listen to hip hop all the time or anything, though I do enjoy certain songs or albums on occasion. I think this is sounding pretty good. Vocals are clear, so that helps a lot. The cymbals to me are a bit heavy on the ultra high frequencies, but that's only my ears... I've said that on other people's tracks before and they turn around and listen to one of mine and say basically the same thing to me. I'm guessing there is a certain frequency range that my ears are sensitive to that others' are not. Really other than that I don't have any criticism for you. Pretty enjoyable track!

ThaTruth1 replied 7th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Hey Spivkurl,

Thanks for your review. I appreciate it. Yeah about the cymbals, don't worry, your ears are not fooling you. I figured the cymbals are pretty high too. Maybe that's due to the fact that I used a pre-mixed instrumental... So that's like the best the engg. could get out of the cymbals. I suppose you are a mixing engg yourself, so this review is much appreciated. If you have more input, you can send me a message :) I could always use an engg or two. Peace

Ps: I'll check some of your work.

Spivkurl 6th Mar 2015 18:02 - 10 years ago

on Courage - feat RoseErin by DrvanLansberg

I enjoyed listening to this one! I don't really have much for suggestions, as it felt right the first time through. Definitely has an 80's influenced feel to it, maybe late 80's. Rose Erin is cool and talented, and it's good that you saved this pella for use. Had fun listening, but didn't get to pay close enough attention. Maybe I'll download for later enjoyment (thank you for that by the way). Nicely done!

DrvanLansberg replied 28th May 2015 - 10 years ago

Glad you liked it man! I was born early 70's, so yeah, the 80's were my years of inspiration, at least my first years of inspiration. Luckily I still get inspired every day (although there is so much music out there that it sometimes gets a bit difficult to "pick the pearls").

Thanks for listening!

Doc

Spivkurl 6th Mar 2015 17:25 - 10 years ago

on princess in white lace COLLAB with STOHGS by DanGoldstein

Very intriguing music here! I love the analog feel to the music! As far as autotuned stuff goess, this is very enjoyable to hear. I agree about the contrapuntal nature of the composition, I like that in a tune. Stohgs has some excellent intuition when it comes to sound, and his contribution is important here, I can feel it. Everything feels too short today, even the 10 minute hardcore mix I just heard... would love to hear some new sections incorporated here. Fine quality stuff! Fave!

DanGoldstein replied 9th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

yea - this was actually my first trial with autotune (gsnap plugin). just getting her voice gravitating around b natural minor. Stoghs' effect was way more. glad you had a chance to check it out and always appreciate your comments brother. Dan

Spivkurl 6th Mar 2015 17:13 - 10 years ago

on DJ The Observer--Bring it all-- big remix by djtheobserver01

oooo... I see my name there, wonder what loop you used?! Diggin this hardcore stuff I think it's funny when I read that hardcore is around 150 BPM around the net, as that is just funny to me! 176 is a nice choice for hard stuff... or 100 if you're talking proof...lol. Just getting to that beatbox scat part, very cool! Very much my kind of hardcore, brings me back to 2000 or so. I should listen to this again after my bottle is at a lower volume, ha ha. Were you smokin something while making this, because I'm getting the munchies. I totally can't figure out what loop you used of mine here, so if you feel like revealing your secret I'd be happy! Awesome mix man! Fave!

djtheobserver01 replied 1st Apr 2015 - 10 years ago

YO Spiv ,
Sorry i reply late..
well ,your loop starts at 0.12

And about smoking.
I live in the Netherlands.....lol.

It was fun to make hardcore with the choirs,lol..
The church went totaly crazy ..

Thanks for comment and nice words ...
Greetz !

Spivkurl 6th Mar 2015 13:56 - 10 years ago

on Drowning Remix - Die Toten Hosen - Ertrinken by jklice

Well, firstly, I'm enjoying listening to this one. I don't know if I'd classify it as punk in any recognizable way, and you'd probably get a lot more listens if you just chose electronic or something as a genre. Maybe it's closer to a digital version of new wave pop music. It sounds like you used a VST guitar sound, and I think that's the main part I don't get into. The repetitive synth theme is pretty cool though. Has a lot of potential!

jklice replied 7th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks for enjoying the track, and classyfing a genre really helps. Yes I used a VST Guitar sound, a few of them actually but some very modified. I should change it up a bit and see what else I can do to make it sounds better.

Spivkurl 3rd Mar 2015 18:11 - 10 years ago

on Fusion4 ft BabyGee JJWeekz by promenade2239

I like the randomness of the sounds and arrangement on this song! I don't know if I'd want to interact to closely with someone who used a song like this to "chill out." They might need to cut down on hard drugs! The epiano is groovy as usual though. The mix has a good sound to it, and is pretty dynamic but also loud enough for me to enjoy at a normal volume setting. Once the vocals come in, I guess it does get more like a chill vibe, so ignore my previous comment... ha ha. You have a unique musical vision that I appreciate. The big influences you list on your profile are definitely not my kind of fusion preferences, but you take those influences and give them new life. I'm getting "trip hop" from this a bit, and I usually like that kind of vibe. I've been having fun listening through your catalog! Hope you are well!

promenade2239 replied 3rd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you again! Firstly you made me really rethink the 'chillout' label here, now listening to it I realize it's truly much more trippy than that. Basically it's a bit weird compilation of different influences: lm loops, other loops, lm acapellas and my playing. I made 'quirky' parts slicing audio and simply played it from the keyboard - the results are unique and simply different each time (random!), I like that. Just very experimental track of mine but I am really happy you liked the listening experience I created. I want to go even more into an electronic experimental music some day but must wait until I get much better equipment.
Thank you for your continuous support and kind words! Alex

Spivkurl 2nd Mar 2015 14:07 - 10 years ago

on My Newest Creation - Fight Another Day by BradoSanz

This is a cool pop rock sort of song, I dig it! I think your brother's and your vocals are quite excellent! All the guitars sound pretty good too. All in all a very cohesive mix. I agree that it could be improved with a real drum kit, as I found the cymbals to be quite tinny, but it didn't really take away from the effect of the song. Had fun listening! Great work!

BradoSanz replied 2nd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks Spiv!

I agree with the drum thing haha. Just can't beat an acoustic kit haha. But it did the job regardless, even if it wasn't my first preference :P All the best,

EpicRecord

Spivkurl 28th Feb 2015 18:18 - 10 years ago

on The Self Illusion by promenade2239

Hey friend! That is pretty impressive! I looked up the MrRay thing, and was surprised that it was like a rhodes emulator... because it made some surprising sounds in this track! To be honest it didn't sound like 14 channels at all, which I think is a good thing. Very cohesive and enjoyable listening experience!

promenade2239 replied 28th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you! I have been using MrRay when creating epiano on my tracks for quite a long time. I had to layer it again and again to get the satisfying results. No difference this time. It's not sample-based but still very great plugin. Also the chord progression and my playing are quite simple here - that may be the reason for seeking interesting 'soundscape' instead. I want post some songs that are entirely live played (in opposite to 'produced') soon.
I just discovered this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clqR9Qi_AAU and am listening a lot to this. That was also my main inspiration on this track.
Many thanks for your nice words! Alex

Spivkurl 27th Feb 2015 17:14 - 10 years ago

on Unfinished Track by BradoSanz

Very nice pop song you've got in the works here! I am fond of your guitar playing on this one. I'm finding that I am really not very good at rhythm chord playing, but you obviously are. Sure, the mix will change, but you've got a great start to good final product. Well done!

BradoSanz replied 27th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks, Spiv!

The key to it is to practice with a click track! I used to sit and play for hours till I could play on time with no problem. Maybe that might help you with your rhythm too :)

ER

PS Thanks for stopping in!

Spivkurl 27th Feb 2015 17:09 - 10 years ago

on Got a Feeling ft Igor Pose by mrwolf14

Just like you said, slow rock! Has that kind of shoe gaze sort of vibe, mixed with some good classic rock. Digging the guitar work on this very much! Crazy vocal part, but it really works in this setting. Mail man knocked on the door and interrupted my listening, so I paused it, coming back I realized it was in the last couple of seconds... bummer. Very enjoyable to hear!

mrwolf14 replied 2nd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks Spiv!
I love "crazy vocal parts" ... as you probably already noticed from my comments on your work ;-)
Ciao, Domenico

Spivkurl 27th Feb 2015 14:15 - 10 years ago

on Distibiant - The Floor is Lava by LivingInSilence

Hey, this is pretty cool! Definitely has a dubstep edge, even with it's "full time" rhythms. Anymore, I can take or leave dubstep, but hearing elements of the style used in a creative way is generally enjoyable. I'm not sure what you meant by the "blocky noises"... It's hard to tell why you would experience this on looperman only with your songs. It's possible that there is minor clipping and looperman's streaming method is more sensitive to this??? don't know. Very much a club sort of feel to this, and while I've never been a clubber, I can appreciate the vibes... after all I have been a high roller at times. The last section is quite potent. How's the hardware transition going? Good song man!

Spivkurl 27th Feb 2015 14:03 - 10 years ago

on Jenny Pt 1 by teamrufeless

This is very cool and unique, especially for being so heavily influenced by something previously done! You captured the pink fluid vibe in a special way here. I like the vocals a lot! Even the style of mixing and mastering is reminiscent of those old records for my ears. Can't fault this in any way! I hope to hear more of your work, and possibly the album you speak of. Great work!

Spivkurl 27th Feb 2015 13:57 - 10 years ago

on Trouble in Paradise Feat Billy Dragon by mrwolf14

Very cool bluesy style on this one! I always enjoy interpretations of BD's spoken word, and you've done a great one here. The vinyl effect used is a cool one, and sets the tone well. Can't say there was anything in this I didn't like. Great work!

mrwolf14 replied 2nd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks Spiv!
I liked the idea of having a vinyl sound on the first track of the "album" ... I am a bit a nostalgic :-)
Ciao, Domenico

Spivkurl 26th Feb 2015 23:06 - 10 years ago

on Xyilent - Meaning by XyIlent

Very interesting style of ambient here! I really like what you did with the guitar part! I too hear a dog barking in this, kind of funny if that wasn't the intention! :) I'm glad I listened, because it was relaxing and enjoyable! Fave!

XyIlent replied 26th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

hahaha yeah Livingsoulsdie pointed that out too, i mean its not that it wasnt intended bbuutt.. it wasnt exactly meant either hahaha.

Thanks for giving it a listen,
Glad you enjoyed :)

Spivkurl 24th Feb 2015 21:20 - 10 years ago

on The End of a long story by ZankFrappa

IS that a synthetic voice? why? Well, it short and fun to hear, so that's good. I prefer grey squirrels personally.

ZankFrappa replied 27th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

That's good old Anna. I miss her

Spivkurl 24th Feb 2015 21:16 - 10 years ago

on Simple Song ft Oceanically with ferryterry by promenade2239

I'm enjoying the vocal parts much, and the guitar is a nice addition for this sort of songwriting and singing. I think that the piano and horns are a bit punchy for my tastes, like they overpower the other elements. I also realize that this sort of dynamic is very much your style, so don't worry about it. I dig the arrangement, both instrumentally and the vocal parts. Over all quite an enjoyable listen!

promenade2239 replied 25th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you! This is one of my first colla tracks here on looperman. Basically the entire song is based on that repetitive bossa guitar loop. The piano is just a vst JazzBaby, agreed with it's punchy and unnatural sound. I do not know why it sounded like this here, maybe it is just the way I played but I probably couldn't mix it better at a time. Let's say it is a sketch of a song - I can still rework the arrangement.
I am just about getting much more professional pair of microphones (at least) so finally I will be able to record organ and my upright piano properly. The action of that old upright piano is not my favourite and it has a mellow kind of sound but anyway I'll upload some piano tracks here as soon I can.
Thank you again for taking a time for listening to my music and commenting. Glad you enjoyed this one!

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