theHumps

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Ormond Beach, United States

Joined : 11th Oct 2009 - 16 years ago

Last Online : 28th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago

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theHumps 5th Dec 2017 18:25 - 7 years ago

on Return Of The Hobbit Two by DijamMusic

Has a bit of "The Good, the Bad and the Hobbit" feel to it, slightly western/middle earth folk thing happening with a driving drum track, quite different! ;) Mix sounds great, concept is wonderful, original. Putting out some very cool material lately jamid!

Cheer!

Wayne

DijamMusic replied 5th Dec 2017 - 7 years ago

Hello Wayne,
Thank you very much for your kind and encouraging feedback mate,
Yes, I thought I’ll put my hand in to Avant garde music I hope I’ve got it right??
Glad you’ve liked it.
Thanks again.
Majid

theHumps 26th Nov 2017 13:10 - 7 years ago

on piece dOrgue by promenade2239

This is very cool Alex! Great live performance, totally dig the sound of that organ. I enjoy that once in a while someone uploads a live performance here and I can appreciate your ability to make this happen. Made me feel like I was in a holy place, taken away to another musical plane. Not only has many people here enjoyed this rendition but obviously the crowd enjoyed it too! Tuned into the vid as well, the instrument is pretty impressive, well done!

Wayne

theHumps 26th Nov 2017 12:20 - 7 years ago

on Silent Whispers by EricMilligan

Honestly, I can hear the Roxie Music influence in this track which is good. I think you should continue working on your vocals, they aren't as bad as you said in your description. Be original in your approach and style and it will work out in the long run. The song is catchy, the effects on the vocal help with the overall feel of the track and the mix is real good for this song.

Well done man!

Wayne

EricMilligan replied 27th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Thank-you, Wayne. You are one of the true "authorities" here on Looperman and I respect and appreciate your input and advice. I did manage to reasonably successfully disguise my wretched vocals with multiple plugins and tracking the melody line with a synth part. Autotune simply doesn't work really well on my vocals. I have a really hard time keeping a note on pitch and you can really see itinerary the pitch display in Autotune. That's a function of age I think, although I was never allowed to sing even backup in the bands I was in back in the day. :)

That being said, I think your advice to be original in approach and style is very sound. I've been thinking the same thing recently, as I come to realization that I'm not really good at creating trance, or any other genre of EDM. I particularly like trance, but getting it "right" continues to elude me. So, am thinking that perhaps I should accept reality and find an original path. Not necessarily 80's recreations, either. But, perhaps influenced by them.

Anyway, enough of my philosophizing. Have a new R&B track underway and it needs a lot more attention. Definitely won't be adding a vocal to it.

Thanks again,

Eric

theHumps 19th Nov 2017 12:17 - 7 years ago

on Champagne Dream by DijamMusic

What a nicely balanced song, mix, instruments, all the right production and not crushed to death with too much compression. That last point alone gives the song that sense of space and depth and feel to the track. It has a relaxed, lounging at the beach with a cold drink with a small umbrella in it sort of feel to me. ooops, I mean a sparklin' glass of champagne!

Always something good for the ears!

Wayne

DijamMusic replied 19th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Hello Wayne,
Glass of champagne none the less for you mate!
Thank you very much for your kind and wonderful feedback mate.
I am much appreciative and indebted to you.
Glad you’ve liked it.
Thanks again for the fav’s too.
Majid

theHumps 17th Nov 2017 09:33 - 7 years ago

on Dirt Too Earth by Dirtzilla

Pretty darn cool if you ask me! Reminded me a bit of Stevie Wonder(Sir Duke) type sound. Some nice changes, breaks and it has interesting leads from different instruments all through it. Funkin' awesome dude!

Wayne

theHumps 17th Nov 2017 09:22 - 7 years ago

on Lines by Kargalar

I agree, alternative tunings are fun to play around with. Sounds like you let loose, with it being "go acoustic or go home" day and all. :) Who doesn't like acoustic guitar songs? Well performed and a even mix, sounds great! Well done!

Wayne

Kargalar replied 18th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Thanks Wayne ! about "letting loose", yes, it was kinda the case, this was made in under 30 min. craving to have something new to record hehe.

theHumps 14th Nov 2017 18:02 - 7 years ago

on Born in summer by traz75

Nice easy, peaceful feeling to this track. Some really nice changes too. Got to hand it to you again, a fairly involved song made using all these loops.
It must take some time to find all these loops to fit, the descriptions and if there is a key signature must help a lot.

I feel calmer now after listening, nice job!

Wayne

traz75 replied 17th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Yo Wayne!
Thank you! I must to admit, i never look after temp or key (actually, i don't even know what exactly is key :D).
I just work as a blind man with a music lego. Just trying to put something to something else, then hold it if like the result, or drop it if not. :)

Regards, traz

theHumps 13th Nov 2017 13:23 - 7 years ago

on I see ya by smallpaul

Damn, posted the comment, scrolled up and no dl. Oh well, thanks for posting, great track, fav!

theHumps 13th Nov 2017 13:22 - 7 years ago

on I see ya by smallpaul

I have no idea what makes garage, garage. Doesn't really matter. This is good no matter how you slice it. Clean mix, upbeat, great listen. Horns are sweet, vocals sit nicely in the mix. Piano is simple but contributes it's share of impact on the song. The guitar, wha/phase stabs work too, nicely played and mixed.

Worthy of a dl! Thanks for sharing!

Wayne

smallpaul replied 3rd Feb 2018 - 7 years ago

Hi mate thanks for review and sorry for late reply. Yes unfortunately I stopped downloads because the tracks were forever being downloaded by 'unknown' or 'deleted' users without a review. If you really want the track email me and I could send mp3. Regards paul.

theHumps 13th Nov 2017 12:11 - 7 years ago

on Nyctalope feat Jozzua Lance by BLEEP

Dark overall tone, lyrics, the organ you chose, tempo.... Lots to listen to, cool effects, subtle sometimes. Dig the delays on the male vox. Listened a few times, it gave me the opportunity to pay attention to different sounds each time. The vocal samples are good, minette has a wonderful voice! Sparse in its arrangement but you did well with the production, in my opinion. Interesting sounds used sparingly set the atmosphere but it's fighting my coffee rush. ;)

Jim read the comments on my track from the other day and he knew who Chris Spedding was. Oh well....live and learn. btw, Jim joined the site recently so hopefully he uploads some music soon.

Take care!

Wayne

BLEEP replied 14th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

hello Wayne
thanks for this complete feedback!

Ok for Jim, i will discover his work with pleasure :)

have a good day!
Bleep

theHumps 8th Nov 2017 22:57 - 7 years ago

on Stars Collide ft Stephanie Kay Hussar by DanGoldstein

Tasty pop dance nugget. Nice vocals, nice mix, upbeat and certainly something more structured than your usual material.

Nice job Dan!

DanGoldstein replied 28th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Thanks, Wayne.

It is def a different structure than my usual and I hope to build on this experience. But I am allowing myself now to fall back into weird land for a while! Thanks. Dan

theHumps 8th Nov 2017 21:44 - 7 years ago

on Bright Lights WIP by austinmusic

Just a suggestion, start the drums a bit simpler then build the drums up as the singing gets going to the 16th note hi hats. The intro git was cool. I was thinking to build some more dynamics when you start the drums, maybe build up to the 16th note hi hats with just some kick or a simpler hi hat pattern. The drums work well with how you did the vocals and I'm not disagreeing with the kit you are using(loops, program...) but more suggesting to introduce that continuous hi hat in time.

The part in the middle reminded me of REM actually. I like the idea overall. Listened several times, really do like the middle part, sometimes less is more. Good luck, worth working on and getting it to where you are happy with it!

Wayne

austinmusic replied 8th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Hey, thanks. Just updated it to take out the hi hat in the first verse and lower it in the second. Think I like it, thanks for the suggestion!

theHumps 3rd Nov 2017 11:16 - 7 years ago

on Demo Feedback by Mario

Sounds like a song to me! I like what you've done so far, decent idea. I don't get too hung up on arrangements, I listen to hear if the idea flows right along, if there are any instruments that just sound out of place or if a change is or isn't working in a track and also if the transitions between the parts are decent. It could use a vocal track(s) but the bones are in place. I like the space in the song, the instruments all seem to be sitting in their spot nicely and the space is there to add some.

I would suggest to keep working it out till you feel more sure of it, hopefully with the response you're getting you should be feeling good about it. I think with a vocal melody you can then add, remove, change anything that might need to be adjusted to it. I often add an instrument to help compliment the vocal track in some way, like a response to the vocal in the form of a guitar lick, piano or pad... You have the guitar, piano/keys already so a singer may be able to fit the singing with what you've already have recorded. Good luck!

Wayne

theHumps 2nd Nov 2017 12:41 - 7 years ago

on Northern Flicker by Evisma

Hey man, summer keep you busy? Sounds like someone's been practicing!

I do like what you were doing during the bridges, were you finger tapping the strings on the neck of the guitar or picking it? They were good changes that lead to built up guitar expressions that sounded pretty damn good if you ask me! Let it all out Evan, Hell Yeah!!

I knew a Celeste once. Didn't sound like her. Where do I send the check again? I'm a believer. ;)

Take care.

Wayne

Evisma replied 2nd Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Greetings, Master Wayne.

Summer has kept me a bit busy. I've taken up bass fishing, which has become an unhealthy addiction.

Bridges were picked on an acoustic with my fingernail. They are very short, but I write nearly every riff fingerstyle on an acoustic, then assign lines to different roles. I've never gotten into tapping.

Give Celeste my warmest regards.

Take care.
Evan

theHumps 2nd Nov 2017 12:17 - 7 years ago

on Another Saturday Night Tribute to Jimmy Buffet by MWRatridge

I have a pretty scratched 45 rpm of Buffet's version, I've always loved this track! Overall, Sam Cooks music is great and I liked Jimmy's version and I totally forgot about Cat Steven's. The backups work, I think they could be even louder. The lead was very cool and unexpected, liked the tone and how it built up. Long live percussion instruments! Vocals are strong all through, nice job with the vox too!

Wayne

MWRatridge replied 3rd Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Waye,
Good to see you my friend. TYVM for the cred.
Backing vocals, yeah....I played with them a lot during the mastering and finally decided to drop them into the back because I found myself listening to them and not the lead vocal line. lol
Mark.

theHumps 2nd Nov 2017 11:45 - 7 years ago

on Everyone Says Hi by Mykael

Great selection first of all, Bowie covers were always appreciated when my old band would play them. It's not exactly one of his more popular tracks as I wasn't too familiar with it so I searched online to do some investigating, interesting. Checked out Bowie's original too. Simplifying it to an acoustic rock(almost country) version is something I personally like to hear an artist do. I like your vocal interpretation, similar to the original and still shows some originality. Great lyrics and a cool track, he always had some cool chord changes in his tracks, it reminds me of his earlier material a lot.

Well done!

Wayne

Mykael replied 5th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Hiya, Wayne!

Thanks for the kind words. I am very happy you enjoyed the track. I am a huge Bowie fan, so this was my way of honoring him. It was so sad to lose him.

It was my intention to make my version a mid-range ballad rather than peppy, as Mr. Bowie performed it. I was blessed to have had some great musicians working with me to create this arrangement and as well as in session.

LovePeace&Light,

Mykael

theHumps 1st Nov 2017 10:45 - 7 years ago

on The Fall by ImproveWithError

Hey Kyle, nice track! Big feeling, cinematic ballad with some singing that fits in with the music well. Interesting processing you have going on, the vox sound good with what you put on them. I can hear you doubling the vocals or is that part of the processing too? Either way it sounds good!

Good to hear a new one, take care!

Wayne

ImproveWithError replied 2nd Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Hey Wayne, I have been pretty busy the last few months and have not had as much time as I would to create anything new or at least what I liked. I made the mistake of trying to write songs that I thought other people would like which didn't work well. Anyway,the chorus has some doubling but the rest is just the fx. Thanks for checking out the track, its always nice to hear your opinion.

Kyle

theHumps 1st Nov 2017 10:32 - 7 years ago

on Requiem for a Surf Movie by Planetjazzbass

Hey Dave! Surfing is a big thing here where I live and so are the shark bites, ouch. Any day you can walk down to the beach and watch people surf on a board, wind surf using a kite, paddle board, body surf... I can totally get the theme and feel of what you have going on. I love watching the surfing vids on you tube of these surfers and the music that accompanies them can be as good as the surfing itself and can set the tone, whether it's wipe-outs or successful big wave, the music always adds a sense of being there.

Endless Summer feel to the track, hot sun and blowing sand musically created helps to set the mood. Need to wipe the sand and sweat off my brow and head back in the water to cool off. ;)

Well done there Dave, hang ten if you can!

Wayne

theHumps 1st Nov 2017 10:15 - 7 years ago

on Burning in my soul by BLEEP

I liked the vocal track, good strong voice. Wish there were more lyrics and singing. There is a cool groove to the track, the bass has a definite presence in the track. To me it has a more of an early new wave feel to it, with your instrument choices, drums and production. The genre really has nothing to do with the quality of the track which has a very even mix and is quite catchy. Upbeat and danceable, very cool!

Wayne

BLEEP replied 1st Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Hello Wayne,
unfortunately, i only have the voice sample! believe me, if a singer want to add her own voice on this track, i will accept it immediatly :)

for the genre, i wasn't sure! at the beginning, i wanted to make a disco track and the bass line is oriented like this but and you wrote it, the others instruments took me far away from my first purpose... so what genre is it? i don't know! easy listening may be? :)

thanks for yours friendly words Wayne, i appreciate your feedback :)

Bleep

theHumps 1st Nov 2017 09:55 - 7 years ago

on Le Vampire Romantique by Orlando51

Your description was certainly helpful in understanding how you approached the concept of this track and went about it's execution. A listener can sink his teeth into a romantic, cinematic, vampire ballad which has me oozing blood out of every pore, it's really neck and shoulders above what I expected.

Fangs a lot for posting this!

Wayne

Orlando51 replied 2nd Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Hi Wayne !

Thank you so much mate for truly positive reaction on my one and only 'halloween'(?) tune. Maybe it shouldn't have been put in this context but now it's done and who cares.:)
Very grateful for the fav as well !

Cheers and take care_____Leon

theHumps 24th Oct 2017 13:19 - 8 years ago

on Lank Frampard X Jehst Nightbreed Remix by imakebeatsLF

Pretty smooth piece of music! Great collab, rainy day chilled out urban jazz. Can't complain, gotta just sit and enjoy!

Wayne

theHumps 24th Oct 2017 13:08 - 8 years ago

on Open Season by Spivkurl

Population growth is the worlds biggest problem, hands down. Political songs have always interested me. Whether it's folk, rock, punk, electronic or whatever genre, it's relevance to societies issues will appeal to some demographic of it's society and people will listen and totally get and spread the message. My latest track brings up how Americans are living in their yards in Puerto Rico and our prez thinks that he doing a great job. ?????

Your music has always stood alone in my opinion unique, intriguing and well worth listening to. Well put statement in musical form. Right on!(product of the 70's,ha)

Wayne

Spivkurl replied 26th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Wayne, your comments often make my day, and this was definitely one of them! I apologise for being so behind in responses. It's been a difficult couple of months, and I'm sure you understand.

I too enjoy songs with a political edge, especially when compared to all of the questionable political items present on social media platforms. At least when it comes to music, and looperman specifically, when someone disagrees or is offended it will usually lead to a responsible discussion. So often when I make my views obvious elsewhere, there is an instant reaction of paid political shills, fake news, and questioning of my understanding of scientific method. Life in Amerikkka I guess.

Art and music seems like one of the few hopes for getting messages across which would otherwise be met with defensiveness. Even if I intend an album to lack political objects, it still creeps through. I suppose the only ways to avoid this would be to burn my microphones or start taking the medication again. ;)

Your opinion of my music means a lot to me, especially since I know that you have a hugely varied listening catalog. Thank you for listening! I look forward to visiting your profile today!

theHumps 24th Oct 2017 12:49 - 8 years ago

on Window Lickers by topvega

Sounds good man! I like the mix the phased instrument and overall feel of the track. The electronic elements and effects to the song really add to the atmosphere and groove. It drives forward like a Queens of the Stone Age song. YUP!

Wayne

topvega replied 19th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago

Thanks, Wayne. Anytime I can get a comparison to QOTSA I am truly happy and grateful. Thanks for the listen and the feedback.
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theHumps 24th Oct 2017 12:36 - 8 years ago

on Dismal Drizzle by sqrtofneg1

Interesting conceptual piece of music. I envisioned taking a nap on a warm, rainy summer day as a mosquito buzzed in your ear while dreaming of traveling through space with Stephen Hawkins on his time traveling wheelchair.

No really. ;)

Well done!

Wayne

sqrtofneg1 replied 28th Oct 2017 - 8 years ago

Thank you!

theHumps 21st Oct 2017 13:31 - 8 years ago

on The end of the Game by traz75

Guitars, guitars and more guitars, I have no problem with that! Nice to hear a full sound and you didn't have to crush it with a limiter or too much compression. The instruments seem to have more breathing room in the mix, good job! This peaceful, soothing track is fighting my morning coffee buzz. ha!

Cheers! Wayne

traz75 replied 24th Oct 2017 - 8 years ago

Thanks Wayne!

You can't imagine how many times i had to record these simple melodies and how much time had to cut and edit them in my daw, lol.. I'm the worst guitar player ever (right after Lil Wayne of curse, but he is disqualified for this title :D) and need a few years for improve this to an acceptable level. :)

Regards, traz

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