theHumps

theHumps

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theHumps 29th Nov 2016 12:55 - 9 years ago

on tormented imagination by mindhiest
Nice composition, interesting as it builds throughout the song. I'm not a big fan of long songs but this cinematic piece had my attention all the way. I wish it had some compression put on it as it would bring out more intensity and power as it builds but the idea is there and it's a good one.

Cheers!

Wayne
mindhiest
mindhiest replied 3rd Dec 2016 - 9 years ago
Thank you Wayne. I usually keep them in the under 5 min range, this one just begged me to keep going. On the compression, I have not used it before. I will add some on the first part. not sure how to use compression so I will play with it. advice always welcome and take in. thank you.
theHumps
theHumps 27th Nov 2016 12:29 - 9 years ago

on Show Me by Jeffiedillard
Great job on the vocals! The music is wide open for vocals and you created a great track to match up with it. Well done!!

Wayne
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theHumps 27th Nov 2016 12:03 - 9 years ago

on The stars by smallpaul
Cool groove! I like the Barry White reference Mykael mentioned as it feels like rnb to me. Lisa Stansfield also comes to mind when listening. Funky sounding bass line as well that I like. Always love me some percussion so I dig the bongos a lot. Well done all round, mix sounds great!

Wayne
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theHumps 26th Nov 2016 13:00 - 9 years ago

on Hey hey hey - a meeting with the devil by joecramer
Cool, dark, brooding style of rock. Sets an ominous tone right from the beginning with southern/swamp blues style guitars. The lyrics fit the music well and tell a great story, well done Joe!

Wayne
joecramer
joecramer replied 27th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago
Hey Wayne,
thanks a lot for your nice comment.
Good to know that you like what i have done on the musicaly side. Working with and on Burts CBG's is always something cool to do. Also nice to know that you enjoyed the lyrics.

stay tuned
joe
theHumps
theHumps 26th Nov 2016 12:44 - 9 years ago

on Highland Homecoming by Orlando51
You guys always seem to have the formula to make great music when you work together. The piano is perfect for the piece, like a singing melody line it takes the listener deeper into the song. Nice and easy on the ears, peaceful and intimate, soulful and uplifting! Always a pleasure!

Wayne
Orlando51
Orlando51 replied 26th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago
Hola Wayne...always a pleasure to hear from you. I'm really glad to hear that you find the piano lines on the positive side. It was pretty adventurous to me to rely on piano so much in this piece, yet according to feedbacks it worked somehow and I'm glad for that. Thank you so much for your friendly review and the fav !

With much appreciation_____Orlando
theHumps
theHumps 25th Nov 2016 15:35 - 9 years ago

on The Spanish Sun by DijamMusic
Cool track jamid, really liked the delay, i use it quite a bit and and it adds life to a picking track. Nice atmosphere created with the distant sounds accompanying the acoustic, they add a nice sense of depth and interest.

Songs like this are all about what you don't add, you used restraint and put the ideal instruments and levels to create this wonderful piece. Always a pleasure!

Wayne
DijamMusic
DijamMusic replied 27th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago
Hello Wayne,
How you doing mate?
I’m sorry it has been a while you know how it is?
I do agree with you it is so hard not to add bits
and pieces to the mix when you on the roll.
I am glad you like it mate and thank you
for your wonderful feedback and support.
Thanks again.

Jamid
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theHumps 17th Sep 2016 14:49 - 9 years ago

on RickMal x Nepaul - 2 Fresh Dudes by nepaul
I must say the mix stood out immediately, top notch! Catchy as hell, music stands out and i totally got into the beat and the gits. Vocals are both quite awesome, different from each other in style works. Radio ready!!

Wayne
nepaul
nepaul replied 14th Nov 2016 - 9 years ago
RickMal on the production. thanks!
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theHumps 17th Sep 2016 14:09 - 9 years ago

on As I try by FatalDecline
Cool man, you don't hear enough of this style of rock here. Lots of effects on the vocals but it works to fill up space and help create a dark creepy vocal track. You did a great job matching the vocals to the music. The music kicks ass, thick guitars and hard hitting drums always a good combination.

Attitude adjusted, thanks!

Wayne
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theHumps 16th Sep 2016 14:01 - 9 years ago

on Midnights Travel Ololiuqui Mix by Spivkurl
Hey Spiv! I can certainly appreciate all the effort and fun you had putting this together. It's a lot tighter and cleaner than the original and has your styling added. The mix is quite good, crisp. I am not a fan of the fake hand claps though but that's a personal preference issue more so than anything technical. I've checkout a couple remixes, this one stands out, maybe it's the overall quality of the mix.

Take care!

Wayne
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 16th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Hello Wayne! It's good to hear from you! This is definitely not my usual style, but since it was composed by someone else, I can forgive that... ha ha. You're nice to compliment the mix when compared to the original and other remixes. The claps were in the stems, and I was making an effort to use them all... partly because I had only heard the original once before making this. I thought it might help give more of a nod to the original that way. They do however sound pretty artificial though, I agree. Having the midi files was really helpful, since I could do some hardware sound design with the composition in mind, at least without a bunch of thought and analysis. I appreciate you taking a listen and leaving your words!
theHumps
theHumps 16th Sep 2016 13:43 - 9 years ago

on Fears by swindla007
Although I admit I don't listen to much dnb and don't claim to know much about it in general, I will say I can listen to a track and say when it's a damn good track. This is a damn good track!

The mix overall is tight and not too overpowering, all the instruments can be heard clearly. Sometimes I hear this genre's dynamics get a little lost due to too much limiting and compression on the master track. It's punchy while still having saved the dynamics. I was able to turn up my monitors and really enjoy the song without it making my ears bleed.

There are a lot of cool, interesting ideas happening throughout. The vocal samples and the effects you used were spot on. I can appreciate the effort you put in.

Pretty cool track, fun to listen to.

Wayne
theHumps
Cool, you guys rock! Straight up guitar rock, i like the song! Short songs work for me just fine but a longer version could also work.

More!! please

Wayne
athousandmarias
athousandmarias replied 15th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Thanks so much, Wayne! I'm crossing my fingers that we'll get to create a longer track. Sending you good vibes. :)
theHumps
theHumps 15th Sep 2016 15:41 - 9 years ago

on Electro swing club remaster by Jkingz
Pretty slick number you put together. Great beat, jazz from when jazz ruled. I see your twist with the electro styling. This music is so dance-able and upbeat It would seem to translate well in the electronic genres somewhere.

Nice effort, sounds cool!

Wayne
Jkingz
Jkingz replied 15th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Hey wayne, thanks alot man. Its a relatively new genre, but one i really enjoy. Tons of energy like you say, great to dance to too ! Thanks for stopping by and having a listen, james
theHumps
theHumps 15th Sep 2016 15:12 - 9 years ago

on Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeod ft mildperil by T0mmyy
I downloaded several tunes by Kevin Macload a few years back and really appreciate his vast understanding of music making. So i knew right away the music would be well done and hearing your emotional singing in other tracks I knew this would be cool to check out. The music is very dramatic and dark, you delivered some fitting vocals for the piece.

Good choice with cinematic, i think this would be awesome in a tremendously sad point of a movie, very emotional and dynamic.

Well done, my first listen of the day, kinda stirring.

Cheers!

Wayne
T0mmyy
T0mmyy replied 18th Sep 2016 - 9 years ago
Thank you very much!

I'm starting to think of my songs as more soundtracks than actual songs, and the feedback that I'm getting suggests that too.

And thanks for stopping by and listening, much appreciated :)
theHumps
theHumps 14th Jul 2016 12:59 - 10 years ago

on El Muerto by Neomorpheus
Hell Yeah!! I love anything with a latin flare to it. You have a cool idea with the intro. That in itself could be taken as song idea, keep the western idea going. But when it all kicked in I was all in for the ride.

Guitars sound great, nice tone and well played. I really liked the vocal at the end. You consider adding some more like that in the track or just the one shot? Just an idea.

Cool track!!

Wayne
Neomorpheus
Neomorpheus replied 23rd Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Thanks Wayne, yeah good to know you dig some Latino sounds. I have sprinkled several of my latest tracks with some of it but this one is pretty much straight forward. Haha, so you even like the grito huh? Yes, I took a chance putting that in but it fits and I enjoyed doing it very much. More than one might be over doing it tho. But its after all very popular in mainstream musica Mexicana. Glad you dig it man and again Gracias for the kind words of support.
theHumps
theHumps 14th Jul 2016 12:39 - 10 years ago

on Marys Black Lamb by Tinka0
This is pretty crazy man! Music like this can adjust your attitude on the spot. I just listened to something completely different a few minutes ago and while this was playing my blood pressure went up 40 points, lol!!

Great idea overall and excellent execution all around on it's construction and mix!! Totally dig it!!

Wayne
Tinka0
Tinka0 replied 15th Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Hey Wayne, thanks for the awesome words dude! Be sure to keep your eye out for it when it's finished, thanks again :)
theHumps
theHumps 13th Jul 2016 16:11 - 10 years ago

on The Land Of Ill Gotten Gains by Evisma
Not much to complain about here, mix sounds great and all the playing works together. I liked the slowed down break around 3:30 and the build up that followed.

Must say, I like the title and the intro. The title sounds poetic and sarcastic all at the same time, clever man. The pad you chose is great, sets the tone of the song right from the beginning. Slip sliding bassorama!! Bring it on!!

The music box works well with the feel of the track and adds a bit of mystery and suspense.

It's a solid track, nice job Evan!

Wayne
Evisma
Evisma replied 14th Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Greetings, Master Wayne, you picture changin, avatar switcher, you. Neat image.

"The pad you chose..."

That is a time-stretched section of guitar that comes in a while later. The synth comes in for the end section, though I do hear why you heard that.

Glad you liked the music box. I really dig those and thumb pianos, but they sometimes give an eerie, demented child feel to a track and I have to use something else. It's mostly here to reinforce the piano, but I brought it back for it's own section at the end.

I do hope all is well with you.

Evan
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theHumps 13th Jul 2016 15:15 - 10 years ago

on I Made this Song4U by eshar
Hey eshar, long time no see, we miss the likes of you around here! Hope you are well.

Lots of power and punch to this, I like it, gave my monitors a workout. Quite a few different elements or sections of the song with different instruments, very interesting all the way through. The piano track was my fav part.

Wayne
eshar
eshar replied 15th Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Hi Wayne,
thanks for the listen. It certainly seems like a long time since I made any regular visits to the site...but I hope to try and change that lol.

Thanks Again!
Elaine
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theHumps 13th Jul 2016 13:53 - 10 years ago

on Victorian Waltz by DanGoldstein
This is nice Dan, peaceful, sullen, and a bit haunting. The chord changes are what is the best part, that along with a simple composition, 2 instruments. You captured the feel of the Victorian age with this track.

I also think the ending was cool, leaving it hanging is a great idea. People are not expecting it to end in the middle of the run. That's good songwriting!

Think I will check out that Victorian contest, I write in 3/4 from time to time so that might be fun. Thanks Dan!

Cheers!

Wayne
DanGoldstein
DanGoldstein replied 13th Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Hey, Wayne. I'm glad you liked the changes. Took a little while to work out. And then to discover it was a bit sadder in feel than I might have wanted - but that control comes with years of writing experience.

Would be awesome to have you on board with a contest entry. Let me know if there is any info or question you have. I think you have my email - but it's midisparks@yahoo.com
theHumps
theHumps 12th Jul 2016 15:00 - 10 years ago

on Bloody Mary by SupaFreakshow
Crazy track man! No shortage of intensified chaotic wizardry happening here. I'm not a big listener to dnb but I must say you brought your game to the show. :)

The soft flute at the beginning and the break was totally unexpected and added a little contracst to the picture,lol!!

Well done, tons of energy, dig it!

Wayne
SupaFreakshow
SupaFreakshow replied 16th Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Ha!

Right on Wayne! Thanks!

It was a crazy day!

Mike
theHumps
theHumps 1st Jul 2016 11:12 - 10 years ago

on You got to go by Nicooo
Totally dig the groove of this one! I think this crosses genre boundaries as well. I think your vocals are spot on with the music and the mood and feel of the track.

Gonna dl and fav, thanks for sharing!

Wayne
theHumps
theHumps 1st Jul 2016 11:02 - 10 years ago

on Piano Cuts Vol1 - live rec cuts by AlchemyLoops
This is one nice piano piece. It's emotional and stirring. It's a nice composition overall, I enjoyed it!

I noticed a bit of clipping at about 2:57-3:00, maybe try some compression to give the piece some punch and take care of the clipping.

Wayne
AlchemyLoops
AlchemyLoops replied 11th Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Very thanks theHumps!!! :D

The track is raw...direct mic above the piano, no fx or editing... :P

Again thanks!
an hug
theHumps
theHumps 24th Jun 2016 13:53 - 10 years ago

on Atmazghees Indian Lightshow by TeeGee1965
Certainly a good blend of genres, funk, rock and world music sound most prevalent to me. The ending is where I hear the ethnic vibe.

The guitars sound great and well played. They carry the feel of the track as it progresses through it's changes. The wah wah has the '70's funk feel, I should get one of those. The world music part at 2:00 the gits are clean and that sound is used a lot in world music.

Are you mic'ing an amp when recording the guitars? Sounds like they are, you get a real good guitar sound.

Cool track TG! Nice collab!

Wayne
TeeGee1965
TeeGee1965 replied 24th Jun 2016 - 10 years ago
Hey Wayne, thanks for listening and commenting, much appreciated! If you would see my recording setup you would laugh, it consists of my Fender Strat with probably 2 year old strings, a "Vox Tonlab ST" multieffect (it has a built-in tube to get a warm sound), and from there I go with a simple guitar cable directly into the microphone socket of my 10 year old Acer notebook... and my sofa - where I do all the work :D . So in a way it is very analogue-ish :) ---

I use Cubase 8 to record, but I hardly ever use any of the effects on the guitar, usually it all comes from the Vox. It has a built in Wahwha pedal (or you can configure it to use as an expression pedal etc, , and the great thing about it is that I can save up to 50 settings. So if I were to play live and I wanted any of the sounds on this song, all I need is a "clean" amp, plug the Vox in and I got it. For me the Vox is great, it an do a lot of sounds and effects.

But, I am thinking of getting a mic and record the Vox through a small amp - this would probably add another "live" dimension to it.

CHeers, TG
theHumps
theHumps 24th Jun 2016 13:35 - 10 years ago

on Black lambs of Deling city by traz75
Cool man! I just listened to a another song that chilled me out totally but this one really sets my mood right. It is very hot right now where I live and reggae music is perfect for the summer weather.

Mix sounds great, nice and clean and clear. The guitar parts all work well together. And I do like the long drawn out fade ending.

Cheers!

Wayne
traz75
traz75 replied 27th Jun 2016 - 10 years ago
Thanks Wayne!
It were damn record hot too, just like in hell. :)

Regards, traz
theHumps
theHumps 24th Jun 2016 13:25 - 10 years ago

on Within You-Within Us Kargalar Collaboration- by mathivus
Just a couple suggestions. The vocals seem a little loud compared to the music. I would lower them a bit and add a little reverb to make them sit better in the mix.

Cheers!

Wayne
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theHumps 21st Jun 2016 12:48 - 10 years ago

on Something You Said by Planetjazzbass
Huh, wha? Sorry I was texting....

A little Jaco influenced intro, perhaps? ;) Great vocals, adds the human element and so much intrigue to the track. Sometimes not knowing the language make for a better listening experience. Cool groove whisking me along, a cool Moroccan night.

Then the change at 2:17 kicks in and a big grin appears on my face! Almost a country feel to that section and totally unexpected. Some nice changes throughout with the steady drums keeping pace.

Always a pleasure Dave!

Wayne
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 2nd Jul 2016 - 10 years ago
Hey buddy thanks mate!..glad you liked the track Wayne, the more I play my acoustic/elec bass the more I like it, I've got a few more instrument builds on the drawing board at the moment and will be starting them towards the end of our winter (too cold for gluing at the moment) ..be over at your page shortly mate, all the best Dave :)
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