Spivkurl

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Rochester MN, United States

Joined : 1st Nov 2008 - 17 years ago

Last Online : 22nd Apr 2025 - 1 year ago

Spivkurl comments on tracks

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Spivkurl 22nd Dec 2016 19:34 - 9 years ago

on Les Fleurs Du Mal by DubSmockers

You know, I didn't even look at the genre when pressing play, and it was funny because I was hearing circa 2009-2010 hip hop until I looked. However I do understand your choice here. The sax was killer, and the mix sounded very good! I'm not even sure what is going on with dub, since my real influences in the genre were all back when the lines were blurred between reggae, punk, and ska. I don't know if that is the case anymore. Very cool sound here though!

DubSmockers replied 22nd Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

Hello Spivkurl,

each time i read you i discover some common ground with you! Last time it was cure!

you can't imagine how i'm happy to see you like ska, reggae or punk. I tried to do a ska track but without any claim of course :)

About your comment on my track: you're right, the sax brings shine in the sound. When i started to work on this track, i was playing my bass guitar in my home studio and i was looking for a bassline without any idea of genre. Suddenly, when notes were linked, i realised that i needed to go in the dub direction.
I was looking for voices sample to add in the track whan i discover Ade1980. I listened his flow (i didn't understand all the words) and i said: wow, that's incredible! i must try it with dub.

I'm really happy to see that you liked the track, it's always a pleasure to read you and you're welcome :)

Bleep

Spivkurl 22nd Dec 2016 15:10 - 9 years ago

on In The Grip Of Himalaya by Orlando51

A very sweet and enticing musical expression! I had to look up the word "Alpinism" as I do not remember hearing it before. I do so love the journey to altitude and the return, although I do not live in a mountainous region any more. The highest natural altitudes here are steep hills which were oak savannah, and were used as sacred/burial grounds for the native peoples, then became mining facilities, and are now "managed" parks... still they are enjoyable to experience as long as the gov't sprayers aren't out. The real mountains here are the Mayo Clinic buildings though, sad but true. Sorry, I'm wandering... I enjoyed the song so much, simplicity and depth simultaneously! Very good texture and range, and it would be excellent in a film. It does remind me a bit of the "new age" craze back in the eighties, when they would advertise music in this vein on blue screen "as seen on TV" sort of commercials. Now I see those same musical works at the second hand/thrift shops. It's sad really, as I'm sure people put a lot of effort into those, now seemingly classical, works. You've done a good thing here! Fave!

Orlando51 replied 5th Feb 2017 - 9 years ago

I have to apologise for the late reply. I somehow overlooked this great comment...it happens! Always a pleasure to read your thoughts on any of my music works. I'm glad you still take your time to listen to that sort of thing and I'm particularly glad for this one.:) Also many thanks for the 'fav'...means alot !:)

With much appreciation_____Orlando

Spivkurl 16th Dec 2016 19:41 - 9 years ago

on Desolate by Crypt

Hey, this has a pretty decent vintage vibe to it! Maybe a depeche mode or old front 242 vibe I'm hearing. I had a bit of a laugh when reading your reply - "I want to keep it "pure" with using only vst's for this song." My impression was akin to calling crack cocaine "pure," or even the common food on the store's shelves. I did, however, understand your meaning... one of limiting oneself and staying within those confines, so I can not be overly critical. I like the song a lot! Maybe vocals are the real missing link here, as it could give the song a deeper structure. Not everyone wants to be involved in vocal emphasis though. As such, it would fit in really well in a film. That is meant as a compliment, as a good soundtrack can really make or break a movie. Enjoyed listening!

Crypt replied 16th Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

lol! Yeah typing that made me feel a bit dirty...Glad you understood what I meant though. I'm still short a mixer so recording my gear is not an option. :( Vocals could work. I just need to be able to write some meaningful lyrics. If I can come up with something good I'll give the vocals idea a shot. Thanks for listening Spivkurl!

Spivkurl 16th Dec 2016 13:51 - 9 years ago

on Los Visitantes by DanGoldstein

This is an enjoyable experiment! I've been experimenting with more ambient things as well lately... just trying to get free I guess. There are a lot of barriers to artistic fulfillment, and the decision has to be made. Very happy to hear you still breaking through barriers, and it is especially evident with songs like this. I'm looking forward to hearing you take this further! Fave!

DanGoldstein replied 17th Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

Thank you for the Fave! Much appreciated. I was dead set on understanding sampling in FL Studio better and I think I got a bit further down the road with that goal in this project. I hope I can scrub this one, but who knows. The demands of online promotion compete with creative work. Hard to strike the balance. Thanks for the positive feedback Pat.

Spivkurl 16th Dec 2016 13:44 - 9 years ago

on Freaked by mudhoen

I'm liking the style and the composition quite a bit. One thing I noticed right away was the lead synths... with this much dynamic processing on the master, they are quite a bit too loud. They are great sounding synths for sure, they just mask much of the rest of the mix when they are playing. Beyond that it all sounds pretty awesome, especially for trap which is often not my "cup of tea." I like the shuffling high hat lines, and the vocal bits are fun! Who knows, maybe the issue with the lead synths could be solved by simply easing back the threshold on the master, and allowing the song to use the headroom (of which there seems to be at least a few dB). I like the song a lot, and I think it could easily be even stronger! Fave!

Spivkurl 15th Dec 2016 20:23 - 9 years ago

on Legatum by bitronix

Sounds like a pretty awesome beginning you've done here! There was something early on, which made me realize that my volume was pretty low... when the crash cymbal started hitting, that was almost all I could hear. Turning the volume up helped, but I still think that the cymbal could come down in the mix a bit, or at least be less centered. When the cymbal isn't there, everything seems at peace in the mix. All in all, some cool composition in here! I'd like to hear you complete it!

bitronix replied 13th Jan 2017 - 9 years ago

I've reduced the volume of the cymbals and crashes! Thanks for reminding me that. I haven't noticed it until you said it :)

Spivkurl 15th Dec 2016 14:09 - 9 years ago

on LITTLE DREAD by Planetjazzbass

Very thankful for this tune, since I hear it from the point of view of one of those specks of "dust." It's uplifting in all of the right ways, and gets me past all the BS quickly. The song made me wish I had been enjoying a glass pipe instead of my tobacco pipe, I'll just have to download it for later! Like someone mentioned, the bass sounded well intonated! Been fashioning a rosewood bridge for a guitar in the last couple of days, so I guess my mind is just on that sort of thing. This very much has a vintage reggae feel to me, and that is always a welcome surprise (one we don't get very often lately). Your performances were awesome! The vocal thing being a VST really surprised me, and considering it had pitch work done, it sounded quite good! Very fun to hear this one, and I will Fave and DL. Thanks for sharing it!

Planetjazzbass replied 17th Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

Hey Pat...glad you liked the tune mate, I took various parts of the vocal samples mainly the ending phrases and combined them with a little pitch correcting, man I wish I could sing it would make things way better (trouble is the only times I ever sung was when I was drunk and I gave up drinking ages ago, I need to get over my hangups and try it sober maybe! lol), good to hear your making instruments mate as you know it's so very satisfying getting hands on with your music in a literal sense as artistically...all the best mate cheers Dave :)

Spivkurl 14th Dec 2016 16:36 - 9 years ago

on With Sarah And Wine by Orlando51

Very cool composition on this piece, and both of your talents are shining through strongly! I think this would fit in perfectly in some great vintage "road" film... definitely gives that highway vibe for me. Hopefulness and isolation are some of what I hear in this one. Amazing performances by both of you, and they work so well together! A super pleasing song throughout! Dig it! Fave!

Orlando51 replied 14th Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

Hi Spiv! What a funny coincidence....it seems we were writting reviews for each other at the same time without knowing that...haha...!
Anyways, nice having you here again and many thanks for the positive thoughts and the'fav'...means alot!:)

With much appreciation______Orlando

Spivkurl 13th Dec 2016 23:07 - 9 years ago

on Mayday Parade - When You See My Friends Cover by Mahloo13

It's really pleasing to hear something as "real" as this, especially in these times. There always seems to be something missing from a completely virtual composition/sound design effort, and it is something which is not missing in this song. You already mentioned the mp3 conversion, and really that is the only thing I hear which is bothersome in this. The song, while being a style which I don't listen to often, has a lot of artistic talent and effort put in on the part of the performers. Definitely a fun one to hear, and it sounds like they will have some success with this mix! Great work!

Spivkurl 9th Dec 2016 14:10 - 9 years ago

on Hey hey hey - a meeting with the devil by joecramer

This is a really cool piece, and in a style which is not well represented here on the Loop. Puts me in mind of blues rock ballads, maybe from the mid sixties or something. Seems not to be a popular sort of song now, but maybe songs such as this will change that. I always enjoyed folk a bit more than blues, but excellent ballads are common in both. This sounds like a new sort of classic to my ears, or at least it will be if you can work with Burt further on the composition. I enjoyed reading the lyrics, as I usually do, and again I thank you for the translation. I find the process of translation itself to be very interesting, considering that though processes seem a bit shifted depending on native languages. Very special song! Fave!

joecramer replied 9th Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

Hello Spiv
Hopefuly Burt will found some time to work a little on/with this track but right now it seems like he is working all night and day and has no time for anything else.
Thanks for all your friendly words about the music and lyrics. Always good to know that people also listen to the lyrics or read them cause they are mostly a big part of in work.
This translate thing is really a special thing and i ##### that i do mostly bad translations, cause sometimes i really use not common words and that make it not to easy to translate it good :) But i am much better then a "normal" google translation would bring it to you .... like the row
- der Teufel stand langsam auf und fing an zu tanzen
ganz lässig - ganz für sich allein -
this -lässig- i translated with
- The devil got up slowly and began to dance
Quite cool - just for himself
But maybe a -Quite casually/unceremoniously- fits better ...
Your are extremely right, translation is a very interesting process

So thanks again for your comment and the listen and reading and also for the fav. I am pleased that this song is so well liked.

stay tuned
joe

Spivkurl 8th Dec 2016 19:52 - 9 years ago

on THC - SAVE U by TrippyHippyCrew

This is a very cool composition and vocal performance! I'm enjoying it! Sounds like maybe it was done with a USB mic or something, so the recording could be better, but it does not take away from the power of the work. Very trippy and fun! THC is a good monicker choice! It will work I #####. Fancy sheeit! Fave!

Spivkurl 3rd Dec 2016 14:48 - 9 years ago

on November Snowstorm by PortraitOfABlackHole

This is an interesting style, in the combination of low tempo and modern "EDM" style sounds. It's not my "go to" sort of song, but I can hear the time and effort that you put into the composition. I like the "froggy" sounding instrument in the second half... pretty cool! If you don't mind me asking, is that a sample or synthetic or possibly a field recording? Either way it's cool. I do like the overall dynamics of the mix, yet I'm getting the feeling of some reverb which is far too wet. I do like a very dry reverb, though, so don't take my word for it. I enjoyed listening!

PortraitOfABlackHole replied 6th Jan 2017 - 9 years ago

Thanks spiv! The 'froggy' sound your hearing in the right channel is 100% synthetic, one of those accidental button-mash-patches that I thought was pretty neat, so I just went with it - i'm glad you like it! However a lot of the panned-out hats and such are indeed field recordings. Cheers!

Spivkurl 2nd Dec 2016 15:00 - 9 years ago

on VOLKANO DANCE MIX by Timmons2

I actually really like what you've done here, despite this not being my favorite style of music. I find it very dancable... don't know if you changed this since crucethus left his comment or not. It doesn't seem to connect to his words for me. I am not a dance club dude either though, I'm more apt to get high in from of the hi fi and braindance... and this song would be good for that! Exciting and positive! Very good stuff! Fave!

Spivkurl 2nd Dec 2016 14:49 - 9 years ago

on DJ The Observer FT Spivkurl-The 1and only Hardcore by djtheobserver01

Oh yeah man! You are still the ##### king around Looperman! Always great to hear your slammin tunes. Seems like an undeserved "ft" for me, but I won't turn down something as cool as that! I have a feeling you will get into the sound of a new instrument that I built recently... kind of a route to tape based turntablism, yet will a record function (unlike vinyl). Maybe I'll upload some loops made with it soon. Ha ha, I seriously can't remember making the loop in this song, but then I can't remember a lot of what I make! Either way, it's a super cool killer track! Love it! Fave!

Spivkurl 25th Nov 2016 15:49 - 9 years ago

on Capital Kings-LiveFor The Drop-Davidgotskill Remix by UnashamedDav

Okay, for some reason you contacted me asking for tips on improvement. As this is pretty much my least favorite kind of music, I can only think of one piece of advice... DO NOT refer to a remix of someone else's work as an "original song," as it is not. I knew by the title, of course. I did not know of the group you have remixed, but it took me about 15 seconds to find the original. This is just wrong and possibly illegal.

UnashamedDav replied 25th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago

Spivkurl, I made this with Auxy Music Studio. You can't import loops because its an app from the app store! This is made fully be me and there is no illegal content. I am sorry you feel that way about EDM. I would think you would comment like that since i used to use loops. I dont use loops much anymore. Look at my recent remakes "not remixes since i made them fully myself".

Spivkurl 18th Nov 2016 14:32 - 9 years ago

on Brave New World by Nodog

Your song hits the spot man! I'm loving it! Taking me back to the really early trance days, when technology was not so advanced, and when musicians worked hard for their craft. Has a touch of fusion or progressive with that lead synth, which sounds very 60-70s to me. Since I've been working with tape a lot, this makes me wonder how it would sound at "high speed dubbing" speed... could be a ##### dance classic that way. ha ha. All in all, I dig this one! Fave!

Spivkurl 11th Nov 2016 16:29 - 9 years ago

on Dantro versus the Interloper by djpapico

Very wicked! I like this one! Definitely not the sort of thing I hear every day on Looperman. Digging the vocal sampling and rhythmic structures. I can hear why you listed this as techno and not trance. I like this very much! Fave!

Spivkurl 10th Nov 2016 13:49 - 9 years ago

on Grind - Multiply by BentonMcKenzie

The vocals are definitely well performed, and that is oh so important. Enjoying this overall. I'm getting the distinct impression that the instrumental was mp3, and then the vocals were mixed over it. If I am wrong, I apologize for that. It just seems like there is some shine missing when the vocals are compared with music. It could simply be how the mix was intended though, so don't pay too much attention to the crazy dude. I like the songwriting, and that makes all of the difference! Good one!

BentonMcKenzie replied 12th Dec 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks for listening. The beat was not .mp3 but the low end is a bit dark I must say. No apologies needed, thank you for the feedback, its what I need to hear!

Spivkurl 5th Nov 2016 13:54 - 9 years ago

on Help Halloween 2016 by Mosaic

This is a very fun piece, and a bit different from your usual! The vocal clips are funny, but it works. It's sad to me what horror films have been reduced to in recent years, especially with all the remakes being done. I'm sure you've watched your share of originals though! Halloween just doesn't have the impact that it used to for me... in fact with each year, calendar holidays become less and less important to me. Unless something is celestial and aside from human tradition, it is hard for me to appreciate. I do love costumes, gore, and horror though. With the police militarization here in the US, Halloween has lost something as well. It is against the law to hide your identity with masks and the like... so, you know... I found the rash of clown sightings around schools in recent months far more entertaining. They were all over the country, and they were trying to lure people into secluded areas. Funny, but true. I enjoyed your song throughly! Have a great day!

Mosaic replied 26th Aug 2017 - 9 years ago

Hey my friend
Thank you for the review sorry for taking so long to respond, personally I hate horror films, I think it is a childhood thingy thanks to my father, have never been able to watch them, but very pleased you enjoyed this track...peace n respect mosaic...

Spivkurl 3rd Nov 2016 17:32 - 9 years ago

on Sunny Official - Sp00k by sunnydas01

I have to ask... Does this have some sort of racial connotation? I only ask because of the old white boy use of the title, and since their is so much polarization on racial issues lately (with good reason). If it is, then I urge you to add some lyrical flair which reflects this. If not, then I urge you to research what is going on in society right not. I'm sure you're not blue, so dig in and see what color you represent. No it's not political, it is real. Keep making music!!

sunnydas01 replied 4th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago

Hey thanks for commenting!
Nope no racial connotation at all. I just named this spook because i love halloween!

thanks!!
-Sunny

Spivkurl 3rd Nov 2016 13:10 - 9 years ago

on Edwardian Haunted by DanGoldstein

I seem to remember hearing this before, possibly it is one which you sent me in an earlier incarnation? Either way it sounds very nice this morning! My head is all on magnetic tape recently, and I can imagine something like this being painstakingly constructed by splicing tape fragments. I know that's not how it was done, but it suggests that style to me. I think that Mosaic is possibly not used to hearing chromatic work like this, leading to his comment about the tuning... though I could be wrong. Very fun to hear!

DanGoldstein replied 5th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago

Hey Pat

this version was developed further in a track called Whole Tone Haunt. There may be some issues with this one that Mosaic was picking up on or it may be as you say about the ear not being fully used to the dissonance created with the whole tone scale. thanks man.

Spivkurl 29th Oct 2016 17:30 - 9 years ago

on safranine theme devv mix by devv

With how Looperman has changed, after receiving a comment from you, I expected to see a new and featured track on your profile. It helped me realize how far back our interaction goes! Basically no one here comments on a song unless they are out promoting something new, including myself in general. Either way, I am loving hearing this track, from what seems like so long ago. It feels like 2011 was some imaginary thing which was invented by insane people such as myself, and that year is not even the worst of it. Since then things have become so strange and virtual. I hate it really, but hearing a song such as this gives me good feelings, in that the time was not simply "in my head." I thank you for visiting the site, and my track, so that I could remember things. I hope that you are well, and that you will keep coming back. Looperman is still an amazing place to interact, it has simply changed with the time. Amazing piece, and so calming! Thank you! Fave!

devv replied 29th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

hey brother... so glad to see a comment from ur side... ya i am doing good... and ya i agree with u.. 2011 is an amazing year...amd it makes me feel so gud when i hear new numbers .. ya definitely looperman is an amazibg place.. for such a long time i dint logon into this site.. suddenly it reminded me few old days.. i will be in touch with u for an another collab like before for our next track... will send u the files asap,i hope u r using same email id... c u in the mails.. keep rocking brother... take care bro.. god bless...

Spivkurl 28th Oct 2016 20:35 - 9 years ago

on Billion - One And Only by BillionaireExclusive

This sounds decent as it stands, and you should be proud of your advances in vocals. I guess one thing I'm noticing here is that the music sounds very muffled... is it possible that it was an mp3, and the vocals got mixed on top of it? I ask, because there is a major difference in fidelity and high frequency presence between the vocals and the music. Judging by the genre, I am guessing that this is the case. It is far better to work with the musician to have them mix the vocals in with the original quality project, or to ask for wav stems and do it yourself. If I am wrong in my assumption, then please correct me. I think the song could sound so much better! Your vocals are good for sure!

BillionaireExclusive replied 28th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks for the feedback. The vocals actually were mixed on top of the mp3. I'll see if I can get the wav stems & do it myself to purify the sound of the song. Thanks for letting me know that.

Spivkurl 28th Oct 2016 19:51 - 9 years ago

on Swerve The Vector by Crypt

Yeah buddy, this is cool and #####! Maybe not my usual industrial listening, but not far off either. Does have a bit of old skinny puppy vibe maybe. Very cool percussion and synthesis! The vocals are pretty wicked too! I've been getting back into distorted vocal parts as well... it's just fun. Thanks for sharing this! Fave!

Crypt replied 30th Oct 2016 - 9 years ago

Thanks man! Vocal effects are my life! It's so fun to hear what you can create using different effect combinations. This was the last song I wrote before calling it quits with my old singer. I had 4 or 5 songs ready to be worked on but things fell apart. I wish this one had been a little better mixed but I've since lost the files. Thanks again for the fav and comment!

Spivkurl 28th Oct 2016 13:50 - 9 years ago

on When You Are Here Music by Rakia by FullCapicityMuzic

Very pleasing stuff you two have achieved here! You know how much I respect your vocal and songwriting talents, and they just seem to be getting better all of the time! I too am hearing this early in the morning, and it is perfect for that. It does have some vintage feel about it, aside from the sounds in the music which are more modern. If this were to be performed by a live band, it would push it over the top! Great work! Fave!

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