theHumps

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Ormond Beach, United States

Joined : 11th Oct 2009 - 16 years ago

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theHumps 23rd Oct 2020 12:21 - 5 years ago

on the moon by phantomproduction

Hey Michel, I noticed that you mentioned that these are "only drafts for possible production". I totally get what you are doing, feeling out ideas and trying to get something going with a singer(s). I do like how your music and her vocals work together, she seems like a good fit. Some cool guitar parts, pretty dramatic song with a big time feel.

Wayne

phantomproduction replied 23rd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

thanks thanks thanks wayne for your listening !
Michel

theHumps 22nd Oct 2020 13:37 - 5 years ago

on millionaire by phantomproduction

Well done man! Her vocals sound much clearer and more upfront in this track, sounds great, she has some pipes! I'm hear some lead fills on the left in my head, git a bit louder and keys too, turn 'em up, lets hear the goodness!

Wayne

phantomproduction replied 26th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

thanks for all wayne !

theHumps 22nd Oct 2020 13:30 - 5 years ago

on Higher by StarTravels

First off, nice production, mix sounds great! Trippy, cool piece of music, nice collab fellas. To me it has a reggae type of feel to it, it's laidback approach with the psychedelic, spacey atmosphere you guys created took me to a higher astral plane. :)

Wayne

StarTravels replied 23rd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

I knew you got a cosmic conscience, mate ...

theHumps 19th Oct 2020 03:47 - 5 years ago

on my muse by phantomproduction

Another fine pop rock song man! Singing is once agin solid and the music sets a fine bed on which to lay them on. There's a weird click at about :43 that stood out to me, maybe on the vox track or a snare hit gone rogue. ;)

Wayne

phantomproduction replied 19th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

exact there is a vocal hitch (like on armagueddon, but I was able to delete it on this one, I deleted the word) on this one I could not have cut the sentence! I am thinking of a trigger for Lauren's vocal compressor, but I have the voice like that and I have to deal with it !!
thanks for all wayne !
Michel

theHumps 17th Oct 2020 07:10 - 5 years ago

on THE CHOKE - Royal Blood Boxing Club DEMO by thechockehold

This has an acid jazz feel to it, basically urban modern jazz. I have the first "Mushroom Jazz" disc, from a series, and this reminds me of some of that. Free flowing, impactful and certainly well performed and put together. I think Jaco Pastorius would have dug this.

Wayne

theHumps 17th Oct 2020 06:54 - 5 years ago

on I hope Youre Alright by ValveDriver

One of my fraternity brothers disappeared one day back in the 80's. It was after he had left school and was married with kids. We searched the woods in his town for him and no trace of him was ever found to this day. Strange how that shit happens.

The song has a lot of tension and texture with the main synths that you used. I like the bell ring of the ride cymbal and the almost subdued drums, they sit well in the mix to my ears. The track gives me that sense of a journey and not an easy one by the sounds of it. Nice job!

Wayne

ValveDriver replied 19th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

Hey, Wayne.

It is strange. Even in people that are known to take off for awhile without saying anything. It's that one time when they just don't come back and you're left always wondering.

As far as the song, A tense journey is exactly what I had in mind. I just kind of imagined his life and his personality and what he may have been facing. I imagine that what he sees in this world is nothing but another obstacle to overcome. As loving as he is, his instinctual drive for independence is beyond that of any human I've ever met.

There are a few things that still need some tweaking in here. I'm not 100% on the piano part. But, it'll do for now. Once I can get back to it, I will.

Thanks for stopping by, mister. It's always appreciated.

Take care.
Aaron

theHumps 16th Oct 2020 15:20 - 5 years ago

on Popcorn by chell55

First off, good title for this track. Has a good positive vibe as I listened. Those little notes that are bent or frequency shifted are a nice touch. The effect that sounds like a wave crashing onshore puts me on the beach on a hot day, I miss the beach. The vocoder vox is neat, those can be fun to play and experiment with.

Wayne

chell55 replied 18th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

That was actually the title of one of the samples in it, it fit to perfectly! I cant take credit for those bent notes! that was part of that popcorn sample. Usually i dont like to really use a sample without changing it a bunch but that one was to perfect to mess with! Just need to get through a few months of cold! It'll be summer before you know it! Thank you!

theHumps 16th Oct 2020 11:58 - 5 years ago

on Paranoid Ft Sergi Yaro by Polairis

I like the idea but it's waaaaay too loud. The growly distortion after about :50 is a bit much, maybe a compressor was turned up accidentally. The singing was working with the beginning musical part but the mix needs some attention. We all have volume knobs to turn a song up but once you've introduced something that saturates the mix that much, even turning my volume down doesn't help.

Wayne

theHumps 10th Oct 2020 08:39 - 5 years ago

on dont tell you gf by terryjmhitsong

Barry Gordie, the Supremes, Motown, you nailed it!

Cool, fun and brought me back to a different time. thanks!

Wayne

terryjmhitsong replied 11th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

thx wayne

theHumps 6th Oct 2020 18:33 - 5 years ago

on Sleeping Angels by bdurbano

Damn fine track! The bum notes make it sound real, finger squeaks on the strings do too!! Love when it sounds played rather than manufactured.

Wayne

bdurbano replied 6th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

Cheers mate, the finger squeaks were because I'd just restrung a classical to find its bridge had worn on the B and high E side, but thought would see how it worked as a rough sounding effect before I replaced the bridge to fix it as it wasn't mis-fretting yet - and so just never bothered re-recording as didn't mind the sound.

theHumps 6th Oct 2020 18:23 - 5 years ago

on knock knock by phantomproduction

Well done! What's not to like, great singing, mix is solid and the song is quite catchy!

Rock, pop rock, sure, both would apply.

Wayne

phantomproduction replied 6th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

Thank you Wayne for your comment ! Glad you like it !
Michel

theHumps 5th Oct 2020 08:49 - 5 years ago

on forever yours by terryjmhitsong

Lounge music, nothing better. lol I've got a few upbeat and fun albums of this kind of music. Some are funny as shit like "Get Outta My Gal" and a classic by Davey Johansson(Buster Poindexter) called "Knock 'em Down Whiskey" lol. Plus, who doesn't love Bobby Darin?

Nicely put together. Pretty cool daddy-o!

Wayne

terryjmhitsong replied 6th Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

THX VERY MUCH WAYNE

theHumps 4th Oct 2020 07:09 - 5 years ago

on Saucy - updated Feb 2021 by randomuser13

I'm no expert in this genre but this is put together pretty good. The vocals sound great, recorded and mixed well. I am always a fan of trying to let the song breath a little more with the compression on the master track. It's pushed here but there is good space, instrumentally, in the song so things aren't competing as much as I would have expected if musically it was busy and cluttered. Looking at the waveform I thought it would have been much more in my face but it sounds loud and punchy and pretty clear.

There is always something to adjust. The hard fact of doing this. lol

Wayne

theHumps 3rd Oct 2020 06:37 - 5 years ago

on black girl magic by phantomproduction

Catchy, some nice elements to the track. I like the dynamics changes, very effective. The vocals are performed with vim and vigor! Fun song!

Wayne

phantomproduction replied 3rd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

glad you like it ... i love working with his voice!
thanks for all !!!
michel

theHumps 3rd Oct 2020 06:28 - 5 years ago

on whats in it for you by terryjmhitsong

Hey, there's that acoustic! You're voice is fine man. Now you know I feel about my singing, where is that singer I need, and guitarist, and keys and...

Cool intro, cool guitars, wha-chucka-wha!!ha

Thumbs up!!

Wayne

terryjmhitsong replied 3rd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

THX WAYNE....I MUST HAVE LAID DOWN ACC AS BED TRACK...GOTTA GET BACK TO THAT...I MUST HAVE BEEN EXCITED ABOUT TRACK TO START LIKE THAT,,LOL...REALLY WANTED TO REDO VERSES WITH NEW MELODY....PAINFULL LOSING THESE TRACKS....CHEERS

theHumps 3rd Oct 2020 06:18 - 5 years ago

on Need My Help feat CWRD by ProdTRAPDOC

Not bad for your first trip to someone's studio!

Honestly, after years of playing live and recently recording people at my house, I found that meeting and working with people in person is a growth aspect of your career as well. It puts you on the spot to perform and have to get the job done, then and there. We are spoiled how we record so nonchalantly at home by ourselves, taking several shots at a vocal when you are only wasting your own time. But when it could take up someone else's time and possibly money too, well, then that's a game changer. Right?

Well anyways, great job man, hope you had fun!

Wayne

ProdTRAPDOC replied 3rd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

Thank you!
And yes, it was very different recording in a studio session, but it felt like a big step up.

theHumps 3rd Oct 2020 06:01 - 5 years ago

on Instrumental 1 - A Sunny Day by BaoBou

That lead git has the warmth and tone of the front pickup of a Les Paul, perfect for this track. Nice punchy bass playing as well. Keys add a lot in the rhythm section, quite a lot to appreciate here! Well Done!

Wayne

BaoBou replied 3rd Oct 2020 - 5 years ago

Thanks a lot Wayne!! Actually this is a new guitar (new second hand), I managed to find a "cheap" Silver Sky, so it's a strategy sound, but with lots of reverb and distortion on it (and you're right, that brings it close to my LP).
Lovely, lovely guitar - yes it's a Fender rip-off but by Jove, Mayer and PRS did an amazing job on it, highly recommended.
Thanks for the nice words, as always!!

theHumps 1st Oct 2020 10:20 - 5 years ago

on Delusional feat 2nick8 by BLEEP

Cool, raw! Reminds me of early Boston punk, La Peste, the Neighborhoods, the Blackjacks...

Wayne

theHumps 27th Sep 2020 17:16 - 5 years ago

on Its Raining At The Tiki Bar by ClickbaitCabaret

I def hear the telstar influence, which is the synth sound you chose. Honestly it's a classic song and to have made a song "in that vein" is pretty cool. It also reminds me of drums used in this thethe song "This is the Day".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYgKCbFbWY

Cool track!

Wayne

ClickbaitCabaret replied 27th Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

I'm a huge fan of Matt Johnson. His first LP, Burning Blue Soul is my fave. Being compared to anything he did is a great compliment. Thanks for listening. I appreciate it.

theHumps 22nd Sep 2020 08:07 - 5 years ago

on PLAYGIRL BY AAP FT LEO VALENTINE by djphildrummin

Certainly different. Organized musical chaos. Unique for sure. It's so all over the place as far as what I could compare it to. It's like you took 6 songs, different genres and threw them in a blender and this is what came out. But it's not like it sucks, it's actually quite original and a little mind boggling. Just trying to take it all in just on one listen so I'll give it another go.

Okay. So you wanted to make it sound nuts? You succeeded, congrats! Vox are so well executed, raw and full of energy. Music is impactful and voluminous. What else can I say.

Thanks for sharing, dl for sure!

Wayne

djphildrummin replied 23rd Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

theHumps 22nd Sep 2020 07:45 - 5 years ago

on The Street Lights Fly By by ClickbaitCabaret

Cool sound, dark, a bit mysterious. Mix was clear, punchy, bright, enjoyed this a lot!

Reminds me of Lars and the Hands of Light - Me, Me, Me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z17P6fpBi9k

Wayne

ClickbaitCabaret replied 22nd Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

Many thanks.

theHumps 19th Sep 2020 16:25 - 5 years ago

on You have to fly away by joecramer

Granular, gritty, abrasive and dark and medieval. We as producers should be getting the emotions riled up of our listeners, it's our job. This works for achieving that so you need a raise at your job!!

Cool track Joe!

Wayne

joecramer replied 20th Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

Thanks Wayne for my raise. I can of course use them. And I'm really pleased that you are giving it to me in recognition of my performance.
A really kind comment, thanks for that.

stay tuned
joe

theHumps 19th Sep 2020 09:54 - 5 years ago

on SO GLAD 2 BE HERE by NDAPOCKET123

Man, the mix was right in my face, so cool. Love the song, energetic, well played, fun and lighthearted. Horns would be cool, some vox, specifically a female scat track where she just goes off on a musical rant might sound neat too. he

Wayne

NDAPOCKET123 replied 20th Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

YES , SCAT. WHEN I LISTEN I HEAR ALL THESE LITTLE LINES AND TRY TO FORM A MELODIC TUNE. THATS WHY I SAY HORNS, SAX AND TROMBONE. CLOSEST THING TO THE VOICE. THANKS FOR EARS AND KIND WORDS. PEACE.

theHumps 19th Sep 2020 09:44 - 5 years ago

on Labyrinth Of The Absurd pt 2 - Pain Has A Face by ValveDriver

What a cool trip I just went on. So much to absorb but it was fun. Quite a composition actually. Lots of textural elements and darker sounds and effects to get the listener to get sucked right into this track and be emotionally affected.

Great job telling a story too. Whether the song has lyrics or not, the composer still has to tell the lister what they are trying to convey. You've done that here, absolutely. Lots of good feedback as I read thru the comments, well deserved.

Cheers!

Wayne

ValveDriver replied 29th Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

Thank you, Wayne. I appreciate the kind words.

I have always tried to achieve painting with sound. It hasn't always worked, but I'm glad to hear that it did in this case.

Thanks again.

Take care.
Aaron.

theHumps 16th Sep 2020 10:56 - 5 years ago

on cheap-Ass Antihero by xstokes

You're just hanging on to letting go, he. I dig the vocals man, delivered with the right amount of breath, emotion and heart that fits the feel of the production as a whole. What's not to like here. Cool vocals and well produced sounds to support them.

TomTom Club meets thethe? To me it has a blend of those two band's influences. I dig it man!

Wayne

xstokes replied 17th Sep 2020 - 5 years ago

hello Wayne! by this time, bud, you gotta count your own bad self as one of my influences! honest, i thought of what you’ve said recently of the joy in making a track in a short amount of time. i scribbled around w the words all day on and off and found a few beats i thought married well. was gonna try and sit down the next day with the aco to work something but couldnt leave it overnight and i had this mochajones loop i didnt know what to do with. it was awful late and i waspretty ragged when i did the vox but it ended up suiting the track.
thank you, bro, for listening and thank you for being the instigational kinda guy you are.

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