Really lovely vocals that don't detract from the other instrumentation at all. Very reminescent of Siouxsie Sioux, especially of her work in Creatures. Really like this. Faved.
I love that bassline! There are some really interesting moments with wind instruments that I wish were more in the front, but that's just me. Yeah, this is very nice.
Dude - how did this track slip by me? I've faved it by the 2:00 minute mark, and I waited this long only because I was so stunned I forgot it was an option! This make have serious Rock underpinnings by its emotional location is jacked straight into the source. Outstanding.
I've heard Anomaly's version of this on several occassions now, and I'm really enjoying hearing it in its original context. And you're right - in terms of the emotional pull of the sounds here, this is truly The Blues. Nice one.
Another CalifKen track added to my personal favorites. Man, not only do you have talent, you seem to be on some sort of parabolic or hyperbolic curve in terms of production. Keep it up - but don't flame out!
So it's kinda happened - I've started flaming out. And it was while trying to reach for the holy grail - trying to sound like Danny Elfman. It's no wonder I got burned. But I'm getting there!! Thank you for your thoughtful review S, I appreciate it.
after the contest i think i will change it. it was ment for the bush presidency anyway. i was thinking of keeping the radio idea but make it change through music rather than a gorge carlin rant. but thanx for listening
Very trippy track. I particularly like how you've challenged the Blues genre with this in very interesting ways. And ultimately, it is Blues by virtue of its emotional location.
Emotionals blues as hell, but do not forget that it has blues arpeggios running throuhout the piece.
The more I listen to the song the more I realize that it needs alot of work to become memorable. RIght now it is a good one and done, more like three and done.
I will work on this over the next three to six years and kind of refine its effect and put within it the details to actually make it what it could become.
I had to laugh at your response to JFW - I've had a mandolin built in the 1800's for about 20 years now, and I play mostly Sub-Saharan blues riffs on the thing, or I play it so it sounds like it's from the Ganges Delta. My balalaika only wants me to pick its strings! I'm thinking that instruments have their own "spirit" and the best music is finding their Voices and songs they "want" to sing. This is great stuff - I definitely hear how some hear an Ennio Morricone sound behind it, which personally I'd like to hear more often! Really nice work!
It's weird how instruments affect you. They all have their own personalities and you love each one like a love for each different child. Making music with instruments is totally different than using a computer to produce the sounds, there is a connection between you and the instrument and it is a unique experience.
CalifKen's advice is solid on the percussion end. That addressed, you've got a real winner here! The dance between the guitar and harmonica is really fantastic! I'm certainly going to be checking out more of your work - thanks for sharing this!
Wow!Thanks a lot for this very kind review.I really try to strip my songs to the minimum these days,guitars and vocals.Happy you like it
Cheers
French Kid
Brother jahknow, you're in a league of your own. I've been thinking you're outstanding with the genre, because you understand the myriad of forms the genre contains. Another fave, for true.
JAH JAH JAH! Thank you sir for that raving piece of review there. Bless you and you you're brother. Keep it deep and let's make a dub together soon. I got a few sketched out if you'd like to spy em and maybe make something n)mad roaming with em.
Glad you followed your instincts and kept the rhythm in the ambient zone. I'm a big fan of Dj4Real's loops as well, and the melodic and rhythms going on here are super tasty! Great atmosphere you create with this.
Love your avatar! I dig that beginning - in conjunction with the title, I laughed out loud which doesn't happen for me much with the internet thing. The arrangement's interesting enough that I already know I'm going to have to come back to this one. Really interesting transitions and soundscapes. Nice work.
Lovely lead in here - I spent several years of my childhood in Indonesia, and there was a beach on Java where you could see Krakatoa and Sumatra across the straight. Imagining your memories of Koh Pha ngan while listening to this made me remember that place. Hot sun, an almost cool breeze and the sky so blue it was almost purple.
Incredible. The self-accompanying style is reminiscent of the West African Kora (one of my all time favorite instruments) and the ascending/descending cycles are really compelling. I had to fave it as I can't imagine not listening to this regularly!
Thanks for passing your comments on this. I was in the Gambia and Senegal about 18 years ago and caught some Kora players whilst there. Amazing what those guys can do with such a rudimentary stringed instrument. I also have Yousou N' Dour's album " The Lion " which feature some marvelous Kora playing. Glad you liked the track.
The arrangement here is gorgeous. What I really like is how it's got that Spanish flavor, and yet it's been recontextualized into a more dynamic and current feeling. It's like you've reinterpreted a particular tradition and in the process have created something new.
Thanks nOmad23. When I posted it I started getting reviews saying it was a spaghetti western style, yet I never considered it(or a lot of my music) to be of any particular genre.
I think because I like all kinds of music, my music reflects that. I've been in this Spanish rut for a while and it's a good rut to be stuck in.
Perfect title for it at this stage! Man, I can hear so many different directions this could go, that I'm a bit excited for you. The foundation is more than there. Very nice.
Wow. This is very cool work, and one I had to listen to twice before knowing what to say. Garage band? Huh. There are some things happening on those strings that really remind me of kalimba (finger piano) sounds - a little twang distortion that's really sweet. This entire track is beautiful, and your vocals work so well with the overall vibe. Faved.
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The more I listen to the song the more I realize that it needs alot of work to become memorable. RIght now it is a good one and done, more like three and done.
I will work on this over the next three to six years and kind of refine its effect and put within it the details to actually make it what it could become.
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It's weird how instruments affect you. They all have their own personalities and you love each one like a love for each different child. Making music with instruments is totally different than using a computer to produce the sounds, there is a connection between you and the instrument and it is a unique experience.
Rock on dude!!!hahaha
Wayne
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