xstokes

hello, my friend! this is a blast of sweet melancholy, classic rock n roll sounds made with heart. i love the lead too, but i really love that rhythm guitar part, that chunky sound always gets me! one of these days soon i will make time to see more of your visuals — it’s something i have that i can really look forward to! peace and health, amigo!

sirefox replied 7th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

Hola hermano Mike, he hecho un tema rock, con sentimiento como tú bien dices, es al menos lo que pretendía,Las imágenes están en youtube con el mismo nombre, esta vez se trata de un vídeo sencillo, evocador, relacionado con el mar y las estrellas como dice su titulo. Algún día volveré hacer algo parecido pero con guitarras distorsionadas y con efectos a ver lo que me sale, pero sera más adelante. Gracias por tu apoyo amigo mio. y que tengas un buen día. Paz y salud.

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 23:35 - 4 years ago

on When Youre Gone UK Boom Bap Ableton by phantomhim

09 was a little before my time, but niceta meet you. this kicks hard, and if you don’t normally sing, yikes! i hear a def marc bolan resemblance that is enchanted.

phantomhim replied 7th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks mate, appreciate that. I try.

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 23:08 - 4 years ago

on Cafe Manchot by Dianzi

what a lovely appreciation of jeffes’ neverending melody! bravos!!

Dianzi replied 13th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

Ah, i see you're a person of culture as well

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 22:12 - 4 years ago

on Cant Nobody Tell Me Nothing by ioncewas

dig the falling-into-a-cavern rush — real underground sounds, great use of the pella. damn that fuckin outro!

ioncewas replied 7th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

Thank you xstokes, glad you caught that, I updated the track yesterday with that change, glad you got the update. :)

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 21:46 - 4 years ago

on Fun in Bali by NostalgiaInc

ditto zootman, tho i’ve only played pots and pans. the mix of tones is simply gorgeous, i love you stuck to percs on this piece. the theme statement on the high bells is brilliant west/east fusion. i’m gonna have to listen to some lou harrison stuff again now!

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 21:40 - 4 years ago

on Start Again Part 2 by igorsamanski

i’ll go with jazz — sun ra is smiling down at this, you bet!

igorsamanski replied 16th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

I appreciate the comment.

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 21:20 - 4 years ago

on St James Infirmary ft Jack Teagarden by Zootman

damn, i immediately flashed on the opening montage of new orleans streets in jarmusch’s down by law. dimensional, tripping version. pseudo’s got a hell of an earwig and your acting out on his suggestion is fantastic!

Zootman replied 6th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

yeah i was super stoked with his suggestion and work on this. mine is basically derivative of his but slowed down and slightly dubified. thanks man. will email you shortly.

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 20:48 - 4 years ago

on You Already Knew by Micky

irresistible and damn seemingly effortless ride to the top of the tower of babel — that elevator image combined w the music is pretty haunting!!
great, great stuff!

Micky replied 11th Apr 2024 - 1 year ago

The top of the Tower of Babel... what a beautiful, pictorial comparison! I've since added a few things, such as an additional rhythm guitar, short bursts of brass and some keyboard sequences ....

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 20:37 - 4 years ago

on somewhere to stay by TheFakeArtist

this is loaded, and unpacked masterfully. another super-creative production!

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 19:40 - 4 years ago

on at the top by TheFakeArtist

a moment of magic, really cool. music is lovely and this production is off-the-wall creative.

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 19:36 - 4 years ago

on APP feat 9ELEVEN-The Architect lotoscourage Remix by lotoscourage

it’s mad!

xstokes 6th Sep 2021 19:21 - 4 years ago

on Twitchy Eyeball by mackthknife

nice! ya def captured a itchy feel here. i dig abstract ambient a lot, and i think the drum pattern works really well here, but to me calls out for a bassline to compliment it. but that’s me going back to pil/metal box days!

mackthknife replied 6th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks for listening. Instrumentals are a good way to blow off steam. I like the idea of a formal bass part. I've asked a friend for a baritone part. The joy of recording.

xstokes 26th Aug 2021 00:16 - 4 years ago

on Black Jack by theHumps

45rpm all the way! sam the sham dealing to the pharaohs. amazing, man.

theHumps replied 26th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago

Sam the Sham reference, that's great!

Thanks!

Wayne

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 23:26 - 4 years ago

on passing time on sunday by pseudoble

the aural equivalent of seaglass, exquisite. it takes real care to make music like this. lots and lots of respect, man.

pseudoble replied 26th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago

Hey Michael
Thanks for listening and the warm feedback

Still got to get to your back catalogue - just listing to your new one for second time - see comments shortly : )

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 23:14 - 4 years ago

on Workit by Jynxz

man when the gtr strobed out at me followed by the laser synths, i knew we were going back into the zone! you have been doing phenomenal work of late, man. outsider psychotronic artfunk at its best!

Jynxz replied 26th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago

What's up xstokes,

Psychotronicartfunk! Wow! I hope you don't mind if I use that on my next track. I'm changing the title as we speak. I hope it lives up to it. Thanks.
I learn something new from you guys every time I check out LM.
Hey man I really appreciate your encouragement as well as your listen.

PEACE...

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 22:37 - 4 years ago

on Mc Yrkke - Display by McYrkke

hey bud! this is just devolved you sick man. brilliant black creeping waves of dread. i like it very very much.

McYrkke replied 26th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks mate! I'm glad you liked it.

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 22:27 - 4 years ago

on Nordschleife by FXRT1

great melody and the sound processing is fucken keen. icy hot green.

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 22:19 - 4 years ago

on samsara by monkwee

these brief moments let me ride past a whole bad life…

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 19:46 - 4 years ago

on c i t y by TheFakeArtist

moody, broody…. lovely rumbles!! yes, that is the way to end a song!!

xstokes 25th Aug 2021 19:37 - 4 years ago

on Narakas by monkwee

hey M — got me nodding around… looking at my gtr, goddam i’m gonna have to pick that thing back up listening to your stuff! you have the perfect slack, and the nimble bass is a v cool foil.

monkwee replied 24th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago

this put a smile on my face, thanks man! I'm happy to know you enjoyed the track to the point of wanting to pick up your guit! your tracks always have that effect on me! If you ever wanna work on a collaborative idea let me know!
Cheers to you friend!

xstokes 10th Aug 2021 20:28 - 4 years ago

on Tartarus by tunmi13

hey man! don’t know the genre, but i like the expression you got out of your sources, there’s some blended sounds here that are amazing!

xstokes 10th Aug 2021 20:11 - 4 years ago

on Brighteyes by JustKent

hello, my friend — this is really majestic stuff! great choice of text, your delivery is very convincing. the tune fucking rocks, the double-loaded drumming is a fantastic sound, and the bridge is a welcome lyrical-sounding respite. excellent!

JustKent replied 12th Aug 2021 - 4 years ago

Thanks my friend for your feedback, I feel like making more music with comments like yours

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