Spivkurl
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Rochester MN, United States
Joined : 1st Nov 2008 - 17 years ago
Last Online : 22nd Apr 2025 - 1 year ago
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on piece dOrgue by promenade2239
I have lost familiarity with much classical music, and so the piece is not familiar to me. At the same time, it is an easy task to connect pieces such as this with what has become of music since it was written. Music may be broken and shattered, but it still retains something of what once was. People such as yourself who can help make the connection, are so important, both to music and to other aspects of life. Most of us have lost much of the connection, but you remind that it can be regained.
The quiet moments near the end are spectacular! The contrast in dynamics really does it for me, and makes me strain to hear the details (which I love in music).
I envy your skill at playing, as well as your opportunity to participate in this sort of performance. Wonderfully executed!
There is a youtube channell containing educational videos presenting scrolling scores and I see this piece was posted there. I hope it will be interesting for you. Here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukx-u-Q6Hes (and my video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL3qR9CEP9g ). I hope it will help to explain some details of the form of the entire piece. The outer sections are somehow 'melismatic' in a sense and of course it is a 'homophonic' or 'chordal' sort of writing. It is simply an arpeggiation of typical chord progressions from a baroque period.
The central part is a highly sophisticated polyphonic writing in vocal style for 5-voices. This is really a 'stilo antico' section Bach wrote which can also be given to a consort of violes for example https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUp6tbiuGqU so you can say it is an 'absolute' music-writing. The 'expression' of the organ sound possiiblities seem to be very limited if we compare it with the naturally expressive sound of Fretwork recording. Here I have to lead 5 voices in a linear manner not just hitting 'chords'. Playing and singing each voice separately helps a lot. This is a really a masterpiece in contrapunctal writing and you can find this kind of mastery in each piece from Johann Sebastin Bach. This is really why he is the greatest.
Fretwork recorded only the middle section and they ended it with a perfect candence (D7 - G). In original organ version the cadence is broken (resolution into a diminished chord). The tonal effect is incredible. Then the composition continue with a progression of a sequence of diminished and seventh chords and finally with so called 'pedal point' beforethe last perfect cadence.
Yes, I see there is much to think in details regarding this performance too but I am happy with this anyway and the quality will be much better as I perform more hopefully. Bach rarely gives any instructions of which organ sounds to use so the final result is always a licence of a performer:)
on Oct 2017 OdotZED by OdotZED
The song definitely needs some low frequency signals to add range and potency, but as it stands it is a cool piece and well composed. Keep working on it, I'm eager to hear the results!
on Riverbones by Abilify
Cool mixing style on this as well! It gives a lot of space for dialog and sound effects. Sounds good!
Good to hear a new one from you!
on Nyctalope feat Jozzua Lance by DubSmockers
on Angel of the West by Nodog
For some reason, the other elements remind me in a somewhat disturbing way of the stuff that came out around 1990. A lot of seasoned musicians were embracing the more new age, world music, ambient movement. At the time, I pretty much had enough of it, though it is not as annoying as it was then. Back then I was in rebellion, partly due to my age and the era, so it is not meant as a personal attack just some background.
The pads/strings or whatever were cool, though I guess I would prefer them slightly quieter in the mix. At times they seem to overtake everything with a lot of high frequency content. Maybe it would suffice just to remove some of the low-mid content to let the other elements shine through.
The drum sounds were cool enough, and would especially shine with some more variation. I fall prey to repetitive drums as well, so I understand completely!
Again, the guitar was the star here, and it is enough to make me want to hear it again!
Good stuff!
on Burning in my soul by DubSmockers
I am by no means an expert on house, but this does not suggest disco to my ears either - possibly it is a bit slow for disco? The suggestion of New Wave also confuses me a bit... I don't know what kind of new wave these people are listening to, but it's obviously not the stuff that I live by! ha ha.
These things, of course, do not matter! What matters is that you are doing music that you want, and that we get to hear it.
The synth lines were awesomely composed. I found myself wishing for a more continuitous, and less plucky feel for some of them. That is probably just personal preference though, and my preferences are surely not those of the mass population! ;)
Had fun all the way through, and it was cool to hear something new from you! Have a good day!
First i want to give you a BIG THANK YOU! in your comment on "lonely fears", you talked me about several bands whom "Primus".
Yesterday evening, i searched for this band that i've never heard before!
OMG, i saw their last concert at "the capitol theatre" (date: 10/29/17). The bass guitar player is a virtuose! Which masters and especially which technicality! it's unusual a band which is "built" around the bass guitar! i was impressed by this band! so thanks again for the reference i discovered!
i took note of your impressions about the synth lines. Need to work more on this track to perform it lol
thanks a lot for this precious feedback spiv
Bleep
on All the Hell I Have Caused ft Antranita by mrwolf14
Obviously, the vocals will stand out in a song like this, partly because of your gentle treatment of them in the mix - However, I think your instrumental efforts are the real star! You have shown your multi-instrumental prowess, and the ability to DIY a band. I love to hear that in a song or album!
I also always enjoy hearing organ work in a song, and this seems like a comfortable home for an organ. I found the comment about crucethus have a B3 in his pocket quite entertaining. As someone who has pushed a Lowery console spinet home on the ice, I know how ironically funny this is!
The bass and guitar work is top notch, most especially for a bluesy, rock and pop influenced piece. They are mixed with style, and also stand out, each to be appreciated.
Very excellent work! Fave!
on The Strangest Thing by toastedavalanche
The vocals are quite cool, and not the usual for this looperman arena. I enjoyed the performance. The instrumental is also good in that early electronic fashion, most especially the composition as opposed to the sound design, which seems a bit more modern.
I'm not sure what "Stranger" is, but it obviously helped inspire some cool creativity in you, and that can't be bad. It was a fun listen, all the way through! Looking forward to hearing the finished product!
on Echos from the desert by Indieground
I don't know if it's simply me, or a difference between Europe and US, but I seem to have a different idea of modern dub than a lot of things. I love reggae, and I love dub that has it's roots in reggae. It just seems that as dubstep moved into the pop culture, dub became more of a free thing for me. I can't explain it, and it's probably just me.
This is definitely a classic style, which makes me think of those few Clash gems which bordered on reggae. Reggae is really what this song is too my ears, albeit instrumental, though there is nothing wrong with that at all. I couldn't make a reggae type tune like this, that's for sure!
Dig it very much!
With also a touch of Grace Jones.
I don't listen to digital reggae much i'm still a big King Tubby 70's reggae fan
Cheers and thx for your (1 y ago ??) feedback !
on Bone Shaker by Neomorpheus
The guitar stuff is freaking cool and bizzare! Definitely very doom/glooom/glam to my ears!
I thought that this song had a bunch of ethics and potency. Very fun to hear! Fave!
on Inspector Gaget Halloween by Dirtzilla
This is super funky though, in the way that I think of extremely early hip hop and dancehall works. Just for this alone, this deserves massive respect!
It's not the sort of thing that I expect to hear on Looperman, so there's another endearing quality! This sampling alone must have taken quite some time, and I love some good samples.
Groovy in the best of ways! You've done great work!
When I first join Looperman I was listening to your tracks and was blown away by the creativity of your work. You have given me comments and suggestions that have made my track sound better then when I first started. I thank you for this and your comments and Ear with Great respect.
I also never wanted to create a track the was not complete for posting. I create my tracks as so. If vocals is called for I will find vocals to add to the track and so on.
Thank you again for your Ears and Your wonderful Comment My old Friend and May Your Halloween, Be a Funky One.
Dirtzilla
on A-H-S by Cologino
I like what you've done though! It's clear and kind to the ears, while being potent like a slow hit.
So, someone brought up twerking before, and since I'm out of the loop I had to find out for myself that it was some sort of dance style. Does it have anything to do with tweaking? Crucethus's suggestion combined with this... a "tweaking clown" is far more creepy to me... heh.
Thanks for sharing the holiday vibes!
on Bruises by toastedavalanche
You, of course, have a style which is all your own. At the same time, I can't help but dream up parallels with Matt Johnson/The The, even if such parallels are only in my head. It feels right to me, and is meant as a very high compliment. I might not be alive if it weren't for The The.
To create something like this in such a short moment in time is very impressive. It does not feel hurried to me in the performance either, so you should be proud.
Potent, thoughtful and engaging... loved it all the way through! Fave!
on Mirage by Orlando51
For some reasons I started getting flashbacks of various songs form The Doors, such as "Riders On The Storm." Maybe if Jim M had lived much much longer, then The Doors would have delved into works such as this. Once people like Ed and yourself made it past age 27, then you already had an advantage though. When you work together, that sort of advantage really shows in the work!
This is beautifully composed and very special sounding, in range and depth. I could almost imagine that I was listening to the authentic versions of the represented instruments. The unusual synthetic aspects added so much interest, and were nearly unexpected. I like the unexpected, in most cases!
Very fun and pleasing to the ears! Can't wait to hear more from your "band" as it's always a pleasure! Fave!
Most intetresting that the Doors and "Riders" come to mind,
very generous indeed. Yeah, I think we did it with Ed quite nicely this time and thank you so much for recognizing that
and also thanks for the 'fav'...means alot!
With much appreciation_____Orlando
on Loves Fool by toastedavalanche
Definitely has a great audio impression throughout, and is recorded and composed well. This reminds me a bit of something Kate Bush could have done, if she had a man's voice (heh). It's meant as a compliment, as she is one of my favorites of her era.
Very creative and cunning! I dig it!
It's funny that you mention a music video, I often do lighting in music videos for friends and the odd commission. Never really thought about making a video for my own music. Might be worth having a think about.
Thanks for your thoughts.
TA
on summer fughetta by DanGoldstein
I have no idea what a fughetta, but I looked it up. So mainly it is a shorter fugue style. Is the contrapuntal side of things more strict in a fugue, or do they both share the same loose contrapuntal nature? Either way, that seems to be an excellent form of composition for your style! It seems to show up in your pieces a lot, and it is welcome. I know how challenging counterpoint can be for me personally, but I find it rewarding, and always interesting to listen to.
I could not seem to find any newer works of yours that I had not already commented on, but I enjoy digging deeper... like crate digging at a record store. I'm glad a I came upon this one. Composition, mix, and all else sounds great!
on Golden Day by neuromancer56
I'm going to go listen to the other one after this, because at this point I am too confused to make a proper response.
on Torturer by Nodog
It's interesting, one of my favorite groups Skinny Puppy had to bring a lawsuit against the US government because their music was used as a form of torture in the Guantanamo facility. Someone who was confined their informed the group. This is a good example of how the government thinks that they own everything and everyone. If anyone is going to use my music for torture, then you can be sure it will be me!
This surely suggests industrial to me, unless by "#####" you were meaning more in the punk/metal aspect. ##### dance would be something very different. Not that it matters. It is "#####" in the free use of the word!
Thanks for sharing this one, and trying to make a difference in the world!
on Toxic Humans by DubSmockers
The above was the only thing left from my comment on your song yesterday, and it was retrieved from the server due to a "security" issue. I have these come up most everyday, and usually my written work is gone for good after that. I will try to continue.
The break beat sounding aspect to the main section percussion is especially excellent. Even moving quite away from the speakers, it cuts through the whole place. I love the sound of that part.
Yesterday, I listened twice, with the second time being much louder. Today I just started out loud. It sounds really good that way.
There is something familiar about the vocal part, maybe it is included in some old DJ set I have maybe not. Either way I like it, and it fits in well with this style.
The whole song takes me "back," in a very pleasant way. It is for sure a fave, and I look forward to hearing it on my ipod. I love this sort of music for walking the streets!
I know that I must have been more, or possibly far less articulate when I commented yesterday, but that is how it goes. I wanted to finish the job, and also get that all to special download! Thank you for sharing this song!
About toxic Humans, you're right, it sounds like old school jungle... i rarely compose this kind of genre so i think that I draw from my memories. Younger, i made a lot of electro fests, tecknivals, rave parties (when it wasn't allowed and i only speak for the french law :))
I'm conscious that the sound evolved a lot, every day i discover new genre in the electro world but, how can i say that... you can't do nothing against the nostalgy... Time goes by, we age and we cling to what were our young years. I do it by music apparently.
don't worry about the fail post, i encountered the same problem too on Shatner Track "mic holders" :)
I'm glad you enjoyed this track. the duration is a little short, i think i need to work again on it.
One more time thanks for sharing your feeling! i appreciate, you know it
Friendly
Bleep
on The Factory by silverman
I think the editing in this is quite spectacular! Not the sort of thing that I expect to hear at all! There seemed to be a common assumption back then that industrial music was all machines and horror movie samples, which I suppose in some cases was true. Has never been my style of industrial, but I can't think of anyone who has done it better than you as exemplified by a song like this!
Deep and dark throughout, while staying fun and entertaining! I can't fault the extreme loudness, since you only have an old mp3... I have some songs like that as well.
I enjoyed listening, and it was a good way to wake up. Time to take a shower and was the tool oil off!
on Jeden Tag - version 2017 by joecramer
It was interesting hearing someone reference PJ Harvey, as I can definitely hear what they mean. I would say that it is more well represented in her deeper tracks. Love and I used to listen to her various albums fairly obsessively, and very loud. It is simply a great comment to receive, from my point of view.
I hear things like this, and see the request for assistance, and I always want to get involved... then later I realize how many things I am already involved in, and I become timid. So I probably should not even bother at this time in life. I fail too often, and I don't want people to hate me (much).
I enjoyed the song a lot, and it's recorded oh so well! Fave!
I have not had much to do with PJ Harvey so far, but after reading the comment, I listened to a lot of them. Really good things which I like very much. And I can understand the connection between them and me well. Although there is actually no connection at all.
I am really happy to hear that you could enjoy the listen to this "song". And also that you think that the vocals work well.
If you change your mind and/or find some time anywhere, i can send you the steems from this one.
Thanks a lot for the really nice and friendly comment.
stay tuned Spivkurl
joe
on Purple by Amptile
It's meant as a compliment, of course. Despite the shortness of this track, I really enjoyed it! Deep and strange, with a fun edge.
I welcome you to Looperman, and I hope to hear more of your works! The featured option on your track will give you more exposure, as long as you keep involved in adding useful comments on other people's songs. You're off to a good start! It's a cool track!
on Angel of the North by Nodog
In listening to the drums, I notice that some of them sound a bit "doubled." That is the best word I can think of to describe it. As if there are two sounds layered, but the start time is different. It is most noticed on the kick drum. I couldn't quite tell if it was intentional or not, so it is not meant as a criticism, but more of a heads up if it was not the intention. It could be something like a delay or reverb which I'm hearing.
I think this would sound far more spectacular if you exported a higher bitrate mp3. One can tell by the filesize that it is pretty low for the length of the song. So much is lost with lower quality mp3's.
With that said, I enjoyed listening very much!
You are a gem i did not know about the exporting at a higher bit rate that is very useful information i am working on Joecramer's Jeden TAg and i notice a difference on the file now i have upped the bit rate its not that good working with MP3 files i would rather use wav files for the quality aspect. As to this track i do not think i will return to it i'm working on my guitar work for a gig and as i have been away from the guitar for months my fingers are soft as they say no pain no gain. Good to hear from you my friend. Best regards Robbie.
on sept 2017 by OdotZED
It's got the standard trap/grime vibe that you are so good at. I'd like to hear you drop some of your own vocals on tracks like this. In that vein, it reminds me a bit of some of the instrumental compositions on the latest Sims album "More Than Ever." If you haven't heard it yet, I highly recommend it, the best rap album I've ever heard, with daring lyrics and swerves into odd genre styles.
I'm back on soundcloud unfortunately, so I'll see if I have followed you there or not.
Thanks for sharing the cool song!
on Silence - Live from the rehearsal room by mrwolf14
The performances are are spectacular from what I'm hearing. The mixing is especially good for a live performance. I don't know if it could sound any better!
I too would like to get an album of this group, and I will bookmark your website as soon as I'm done with this comment. Thank you for sharing the very cool music! Love it! Fave!
Take care, Domenico