theHumps

Nate has some cool a capellas, I like how you used them here. At first I was sure if I'd like it, sounded a bit too "electronicie" to me, lol. But I try to give all music a chance and as I listened I realized how full the mix was and I(shamefully) put aside my musical prejudices and began to get into it. I see how your description, production and lyrics all came together, sounds cinematic, big, cool!

I dig it!

Wayne

Cool track, great mix and sound cool sounds all the way through! An awesome vocal track would elevate this even higher. It's gotta be something that fits the whole feel of the track. That's not to say this isn't any good, don't get me wrong. Fave!

Wayne

Hey Vic, good to see you around! Hope you are doing well. I can see you have been working on your mixing skills, well done! It certainly has your subtle flair all over it.;)

How's the fishing lately?

Wayne

I was digging this one right from the start! First off the mix sounded really good. I liked the break in the middle and the ending quite a lot, it breaks up the more intense parts of the song while it still has the same cool factor. It's upbeat and fun, cool track!

Wayne

New world and rock, exactly! The lyrics are poetry, plain and simple. Your vocals fit the music and are interesting despite not knowing the language.

I like the drums/tabla, they set the world feel right away. I think the guitar in the second half could even be a little louder but that is coming from someone who wants loud guitars in every song. :)

Nice one, cool, mysterious, modern, well mixed and the performance on the vocals rock.

Thanks for sharing, gonna dl a copy!

Wayne

23 is a lot of collabs! I just listened to Ed's new one a couple minutes ago and it's no wonder you two guys work so well together.

Ahhhh, cool, peaceful and relaxing, nice way to start chilling out as the sun is approaching the horizon. Walking, driving or riding the back roads is always a fun thing to do. The sights, smells and sounds make you appreciate nature more. Driving at night after someone has cut the grass on their lawn or field is a favorite thing of mine.

Thank you guys for sharing, I'll be dl'ing a copy, this is quite awesome!

Cheers!

Wayne

Not enough of this kind of rockin' music here. Vocals are cool, wide, effects are big. Looking at the waveform I was wondering what was going to happen at 2:45. That break was a neat change and unexpected.

"gritty and with questionable intent". ha!

Wayne

Very cool track, your style of music and vocals is well executed here. This is great. The lyrics/poetry with the vocal samples are perfect for the track. There's almost a pop/rock feel to the track, the drums set the pace and feel of the track, rhythmic and punchy while the delayed and reverbed vox sit in opposition. That is good songwriting. This has a Sting feel to it, well that is a first impression. I like it!

Wayne

You get a great recording for your vocals, from the performance to the quality of the recording. You pronounce the words clearly and are very articulate, I can understand all the lyrics. They sit well with the music which surrounds them and doesn't interfere with them so the production and mix is well done. I liked the intro, it built some tension giving the verse impact when it got calmer, good dynamics.

Cool track man!

Wayne

I like the track, cool vibe for sure. Nice use of space in the track, it's not all cluttered up with stuff that doesn't add to the track. My only suggestion would be to either lower the main vox in a few places(ex: 1:00, 3:11) or add a little reverb to soften them a bit. Other than that it's freaking awesome!

Wayne

The bass was deep and punchy, mix was wide and expansive in my speakers. The guitar sprinkled in there works well. The vocals add a lot, they are not overwhelming, they do add to the track as an instrument, sorta. Lot's of neat things to listen to and you set a nice atmosphere here this morning, thanks!

Wayne

Dig it! Slick little number you have here. The arrangement, diversity of sounds and a cool idea really make this a good listen. In my head I can hears a number of different styles of vocals from screamo rock to electronically engineered vocals, Trent Reznor, Depeche Mode styled singing or even hip hop or a rap delivery would work. Hope you find the right fit!

Wayne

Hey man, long time since I've seen you about! Your description was spot on and I agree with the comment Meta said. Makes you want to play it again. So I did.

Art Belly? Any story behind the title?

Wayne

This works for me! Pretty upbeat for chillout, it's not heavy or too loud but the genre means little. Chillout-ish, ha, that sums it up. Good intro, solid changes and instrumentation, dig the length and was easy on the ears. The change in the middle was very nice, broke the song up and added some dynamics to the song. Two thumbs up!

Wayne

Man, I just listened to a chilled out rnb song that was a great start to my morning. I just took my first sips of coffee and hit the play button to this song. Dang dude, my heart rate went up, I feel like mowing the grass and doing a cartwheel all of a sudden, lol!

I don''t know crap about dnb other than drum and bass are featured but as I listen to this a 2nd and 3rd time I am starting to let it all absorb into my senses I realize I was completely right about my knowledge of dnb. I am sure this will appeal to those who like dnb and those who like something completely different, I fall into that category.

Sure was a trip, great creativity and making music that appeals to you because pleasing yourself when it comes to making music is most important.

Whew!

Wayne

Sweet track! I do love music like this. Instruments are well played and the composition and arrangement is great. I struggle as well with my disabilities which are numerous so I do appreciate the sentiment of the song. Grin and bare it, life isn't easy to begin with but music like this certainly puts a smile on my face, thanks!

Wayne

You have a pretty low register to your vocals, can't complain about how they are mixed. You created a dark, edgy track with lots of tension with both the vocals and the instruments. A bit cinematic as well, I could hear this in a thriller. Good way to finish off the year!

Happy new year!

Wayne

Such a nice pop song. Martin's loops are fantastic, can't go wrong there. What is not to like about this? The vocal recording is clear and well sung, nice performance! Great songs don't need to be complicated, sometimes the simpler the better.

Well done!

Wayne

It's pretty sad how our wildlife is treated, their homes invaded by urban sprawl, poaching to the point of extinction and a total disregard for their well being and surroundings. Wolves are beautiful animals. A friend had a wolf/husky mix and it was pretty cool looking.

Interesting interpretation of your description. The bass has a feeling of prowling or hunting. The ticking/percussion was an unexpected sound but I'm sure your reason for putting it in there is justified. Nice piece of music overall!

My favorite is Howlin' Wolf.(blues great!!)

Cheers!

Wayne

Powerful, in your face track! Some vocals on this would be the icing on the cake. Guitars cut through, drums are relentless. Whew, I'm winded after listening to this, no more coffee for a while, lol!

Wayne

Well crafted piece of music, your description helped to set the scene as a listener. It has highs and lows as far as emotion goes. The vocal pad or samples that you used added just the right touch, not too much just the right amount. Nice job putting this together!

Wayne

Nice track, nice tribute to someone who added so much to music in your country and around the world. Mix is great and the song has a bit of a melancholic feel yet it still has a feeling of hope as well.

Well done!

Wayne

One of a kind, you're one of a kind! Many have made mention of the countless things that make you unique in you're own way. I'm a firm believer in following you're heart when it comes to music. Please yourself first when putting these ideas together, others will follow more if you show how authentic you are.

Epic song, c i c what u did with the words here. Sneeze or cough in there at 2:46? Well done Spiv, always an adventure! And make sure you wipe of the recording needle next time. :)

Wayne

Cool industrial feel to this one. The driving beat with the varied sounds and effects made me listen intently all the way through. Other than the ending being a bit abrupt, I liked the overall feel and concept to the track. I could see a bunch of robot and automated machines cut quickly as a visual in a video for this. Just long enough to get you absorbed while listening then makes you give it another play to check it out again.

Very cool!

Wayne

Great idea, great song, nice job with the singing and the production is great! Writing about life is great songwriting, being frank and not so rosy gives it "cred".

I'm older now and when I look back, it's all the tough times and not so great moments that I have persevered that have made me who I am. Of course you have to suffer through a tough life first to get to appreciate it, lol. But it makes good song material.

Like the track!

Wayne