Hope you are well Pat, sounds like things are going on. Take care of yourself.
I agree with Cru but you already have that issue in mind to take care of it. It is a very cool track man.
I fall down too, ha! Too many concussions gave me balance issues and I don't feel my feet due to a nerve condition. It makes life interesting, that's for sure.
Ha ha... I've had several strangers, friends and family all tell me I need help recently. I've been there, and done that... been there don't want to go back. I just need to protect myself from the brain degeneration which seems to be afflicting everyone. If I remember my lessons learned, then I'll be as safe as anyone.
Hope that like the new version of this track. None of the performances were changed, only a slight stripping down and some remixing/mastering. Some people seem to think the vocals have a dull sheen... I think this is probably due to two things: I was in a lower register than I have been recently, and it was intentional... and this is the first time I've used a new microphone I got, it's an old EC-5 superscope. I actually really like the sound of it! Sounds like you have a similar condition to me. I have had more head injuries than I can remember, all the way back to three years old. I'm sorry you don't feel your feet, that sucks. I have more trouble with visual memory on a normal day, but those seizures are not fun. Thank you for taking a listen! Have a great day!
Hey Alex, been a while seeing you, hope you are well. I don't know much about house music so I can't say much about that. It reminded me of a clock and the passage of time so I guess it is a bit cinematic to me. It has a dark overtone to it, the sound effects sound chaotic and menacing. I've never heard of that synth before but it seems quite useful as it produces a lot of different sounds. Sounds like you are having some fun experimenting with your music, keep up the interesting work!
hello Wayne, good to see you again, Im happy you had a chance to hear this particular one! Yes, it is a result of learning new things and exploring possibilities of my new equipment as I am slightly gravitating towards another musical directions and techniques I guess. It is not to say that I will be making proper House genres from now as I am more interested in ambient or gentle electronic.
I will be using hardware a lot but I won't be producing music at the same speed as before - I had to slow down my looperman activity last months due to real life commitments. It is because there is a lot to learn about synths as well and it seems like there is so much to explore regarding to sound-design territories and synthesis ahead. Here I am using modyfied presets of Blofeld basically. There is a sequence of chords repeated 4 times throughout and I am really keeping everything organized here by building everything around this sequence. I do not now how much this is noticable - probably not so much at first listening, especially when just playing this along other looperman tracks. It is simply quite different and somehow more difficult track to percieve from others, I guess. As you say: more dark and probably less 'entertaining'. I would say it is a meditative music as it was created in few moments of increased attention and clarity of the mind, which is not always easy to achieve.
Thank you for listening to my music and your support!
Best, Alex
Your description was exactly what I heard and I was diggin' it! Some sweet guitar playing as well, clean and rockin' parts. Tons of energy all the way through. Liked the first break, it jumps the beat a little. Well done Rhodesy!!
Kinda weird, I was thinking "clever" as I was listening. When I opened the track page and saw silverman's review I couldn't help but laugh.
The music is vague, soft and a bit abstract and with drum and some percussion, I liked the bongos and triangle especially. The main vocals, while different seem to all work well together. The vocals that were heavy with effects and more used as an effect popping in the mix helped the overall ethereal feel of the track and added interest as I listened and enjoyed. Dig the whistling, I have to try doing that sometime.
First of all, thanks for listening and your reply. Secondly, I really need to start finding out the meaning of "clever" in a musical context :-). I am from Amsterdam, so English is not my native language.
The whistling is not something I did myself. I used it as an acapella which was dropped here at looperman. The poster was quite clear in not mentioning name, and didn't want any feedback either. So, of course I respect that and that's why I didn't mention it.
I have now second thoughts about the use of Shamoozey's line in a second voice. I received quite some advice to take it out...
A nice mix dude! Love the keys sitting in the background. You have a nice voice and the backing vocals are spot on. This works in the Folk category as well.
Hope Dad is well, cool that you guys did this. Hold on to those memories forever.
I accidentally hit the post button, ha. I wanted to mention that I liked the lyrics, they sit in the mix well and the pizzi strings was a cool add. Is there a mandolin in there?
Pretty good track! I wish more people who do hip hop would incorporate more live instruments into their tracks. I'm not much into hh so I can't talk much about the particulars of that but I thought the track had a much more personal touch to it than the typical FL studio hh you get here. Any more tracks?
Thank you, appreciate it. I am actually working on more tracks, I got a drummer and a bass player who are into this so we will do more. It is exactly as you said, I love hiphop and blues, rock, but I prefer it to be played with real instruments, and add a bit of electronic stuff. I would love to have someone make effects for us using a turntable though, that would be cool :)
Like others have mentioned how good the piano is, I tend to agree. I thought your poem and the effects on the vox worked well with the piano effects. It's a solid and focused idea from a songwriter and producer's point of view. Hope this one inspires you for the next one.
Hi man. Thanks for listening and for your lovely comments. It has actually inspired me to rework a track I've been struggling with for a while now. So I'm pretty happy now :)
I couldn't help but laugh at Ed's suggestion to have you guys and gals as his neighbor. He lives where it's cold though, it's sunny and warm here at the beach...just so you know.
It's really hard to put this in any particular genre, rock is generic but there are a few styles of music mixed together. I like the singing, a great strong vocal track. The guitar was interesting around 1:00, the clean rhythm and another guitar are playing some funky licks through that part. Around 1:45 the clean git does it again. Good to hear a gong now and then. :)
Doesn't matter the line-up, you folks always bring something worthy of praise. Excellent job by everyone!
I don't know much about deep house other than I would probably hear it in a dance club. Overall the mix sounds great, especially some of the effects on the vocals and other cool sounds and effects that added a lot of stereo depth. I gave this a few listens, with and without headphones and both ways I found it well put together and mixed and I enjoyed listening to this. Sounds professional to me as well!
What a nice tribute to Ed! You guys are quite talented in your own ways and when working together you seem to be seamless and on the same page. Very cinematic piece, expected to hear the Highlander or a Braveheart movie snippet on top somewhere. :) Ambient is a cool choice, like a kaleidoscope for the ears.
"it's full of orlandesque crap" Nonsense, this is good #####!
Always a pleasure to listen to your creations. Thanks for putting this up for dl!
Hey mate...great you stopped by for this one!:) I had in mind something for Ed for a long time , but just now I acomplished it... and I always felt it was a long overdue.
Yeah, I think it's as much cinematic as is ambient, those two areas I almost always wander around. I'm glad you found some "good #####" in there...haha...:)
Thanks alot for listening, commenting, faving and downloading....means the world!:)
I love music like this, rock bordering on punk, straight ahead balls to the walls! Guitar sounds great recorded live. The bass is punchy and tight with the drummer. Sounds like a fun jam. I like the ending going back to that change.
Very nice mix! Domenico played some bad ass bass as well. I can certainly appreciate the effort put into this track after giving this a few listens. I think the guitar parts sit well among everything else going on. Great job on all the keys and some classic disco effects.
Instruments are hard to part with, even trading up is difficult. Instruments become like family, they are part of your life.
A full size acoustic will suit you well but pick one that feels and sounds right to you. I bought mine in a pawn shop in Mississippi and never knew what kind it was until just recently, almost 30 years. It just felt right when I played it.
It's a mid 80's Takamine F-349 with a Shadow bridge pickup installed on it that was only labeled with a "shadow bridge installed" on the headstock. Takamine was no where on it but I recently stumbled on a picture of one online and with some research I found out about it.
Takamine makes some nice guitars at a reasonable price and I've seen people like Jon Bon Jovi and his sidekick playing them. If you can go up in price I would recommend a Martin or Taylor, there are many models at a range of prices.($1000 and up) Then if you can go higher look into the Gibson Hummingbird and their other acoustics at about $3500 and up.(i wish)
Used is ALWAYS an option!! Have fun guitar shopping!
The track is cool, I liked the piano in the first half. There is a calm before the storm so to speak. It reminded me of like a Celtic/Rock power ballad when it all kicked it.
How is it an island if it's a mile deep? That's deep man...
My friend, Jeff, has a Martin. Sounds fantastic. Evan will not be getting one. Evan's price range is around 500. Considering the one I'm losing runs about 130, I'm sure I'll like whatever I get. Looks don't matter. In the end, if it sounds good, the mic doesn't care what color it is. Let's hope I don't find a sweet sounding pink one!
Thanks for your time and consideration. I hope things are better compared to the last time we spoke.
Interesting interpretation of a butterfly Dan. I've never looked a butterfly and thought of it as ever being aggressive or industrious but I suppose at some time it has to go about his butterfly world taking the good as well as the bad.
The drum part at the beginning I thought of as it's tiny heart beating and starting it's day. Then comes the stress and tension of the daily life of a butterfly, fighting winds, looking for a bite to eat and avoiding bug zappers.
I can see industrious - but aggressive - maybe in somebody's horror movie. and maybe this could be some music for that. thanks for the great comment, wayne. great to hear from you. regards - Dan
Hey Dave! As Pluto was demoted from the planet status a few years ago I found it interesting how you were going to represent a new ninth planet. The intro was pretty cool, some spacey distortion set a mood right away. I thought I might hear more synths than real instruments but the guitars were a cool thought and well played. The synths didn't overpower the mix and added some neat textural elements. This is the kind of music I like to listen to when painting or doing odd jobs around the homestead.
Hey Wayne how's it going buddy. yeah I was going for an ambient feel and I know exactly what you mean by music to 'do' things by. I'd even be happy if it were played in elevators! lol..thanks for dropping by mate I'll be over on your page soon, I really should tune in some Saturday over at Mixposure but I'm always doing stuff it seems..I will make it over for sure sometime soon!..cheers mate Dave :)
Hey, sorry I missed this one when you posted it, must have been during one of my blackouts! hehe Sounds like a piece from a Stanley Kubrick film, especially the first half.
I've never been to the desert and have always wanted to go. I get an ocean sunrise every day so I imagined that instead. The second half had sort of an Asian feel with the plucked instruments. I did get the feeling of discovery, a new day dawning even though there seemed to be some darker moments or tension in there as well.
Cool piece Orlando, it's open to many interpretation and it seems to be a hit as well!
Many thanks for this positive feedback! I'm on a very tight schedules lately so my new material will have to wait for a while to be uploaded, so I decided to give some more exposure to some oldies in the meantime and so I picked this one for no particularly good reason apart from the fact that it wasn't played too extensively before..:) Also thanks alot for faving it !:)
Absolutely faaantatstic!! Where did you get the vocal track? The vocals are tremendous, really! This is a very professional sounding track and I could hear this on top 40 radio.
How many mics do you have on your drums when you record them? You always get a solid sound.
Dl and a fav , so thanks to both of you for sharing!! Always a pleasure man!
Thanks so much Wayne. Your comment really humbles me, sir.
The vocals were in a collection I found a while back. They were broken up in short line, so I just put them together to form the lyrics. I, than, worked the instruments around them.
For my drum tracks I use an Alesis electronic drum kit: http://www.alesis.com/products/legacy/dm10-studio-kit and record my tracks on a Tascam digital recorder. I can get whatever drum sound needed. My acoustic kit these days is for display only!
Lots of emotion in the vocal performance, very powerful. You matched the vox with the music very well. The vocals sound a bit loud in there in spots, that's an easy fix. Gotta hand it to you for not holding back!
Very cool intro which led me into a funky laid back groove. I would say it also is a bit r n b and soul, I could hear Daryl Hall singing on this.
The guitar sounds nice, I've never heard of it so I will have to check it out online. Sounds like a PRS a little. Solid track sets a certain mood with the solid groove and almost hypnotic guitar with some neat effects.
When does your tour start? You guys sound like a live band jamming. Vocals always add to a track, that was good to hear. Seasoned pros having fun, always a pleasure folks!
I couldn't help but laugh at phatkatz4's comment, ha!
Very cool production, all the pieces of the puzzle perfectly fell into place. The introduction is built up nicely then the guitar takes the track in a different direction. A good variety of changes and some cool effects like the delay you used on some of the loops. I like it! I am going to dl this so thanks!
Honestly, I couldn't tell you one thing about electro so I am going to comment on how I felt about it. I came away with a feeling that this track could be used as a cinematic piece. The constant pulsing of that note reminded me of a heartbeat or a machine in a hospital that monitors your heartbeat. I could hear this in a cyber thriller type movie during a chase scene as there seems to be a feeling of tension or excitement.
Powerful track man, mean, nasty, thick and heavy headbanger's music. I would try to cut down on some of the loudness by adjusting compression or limiter you have on either the tracks themselves or on the master track to give the track some breathing room and make it a little easier on the ears. There is some ass kicking music happening and with a few adjustments this could sound even better.
on I Fall Down v2 by Spivkurl
I agree with Cru but you already have that issue in mind to take care of it. It is a very cool track man.
I fall down too, ha! Too many concussions gave me balance issues and I don't feel my feet due to a nerve condition. It makes life interesting, that's for sure.
Wayne
Hope that like the new version of this track. None of the performances were changed, only a slight stripping down and some remixing/mastering. Some people seem to think the vocals have a dull sheen... I think this is probably due to two things: I was in a lower register than I have been recently, and it was intentional... and this is the first time I've used a new microphone I got, it's an old EC-5 superscope. I actually really like the sound of it! Sounds like you have a similar condition to me. I have had more head injuries than I can remember, all the way back to three years old. I'm sorry you don't feel your feet, that sucks. I have more trouble with visual memory on a normal day, but those seizures are not fun. Thank you for taking a listen! Have a great day!
on on that note by promenade2239
Wayne
I will be using hardware a lot but I won't be producing music at the same speed as before - I had to slow down my looperman activity last months due to real life commitments. It is because there is a lot to learn about synths as well and it seems like there is so much to explore regarding to sound-design territories and synthesis ahead. Here I am using modyfied presets of Blofeld basically. There is a sequence of chords repeated 4 times throughout and I am really keeping everything organized here by building everything around this sequence. I do not now how much this is noticable - probably not so much at first listening, especially when just playing this along other looperman tracks. It is simply quite different and somehow more difficult track to percieve from others, I guess. As you say: more dark and probably less 'entertaining'. I would say it is a meditative music as it was created in few moments of increased attention and clarity of the mind, which is not always easy to achieve.
Thank you for listening to my music and your support!
Best, Alex
on A pocketful of Drama by Rhodesy
Wayne
on Forever and ever - Feat Lily und Wolf - Shamoozey by DrvanLansberg
The music is vague, soft and a bit abstract and with drum and some percussion, I liked the bongos and triangle especially. The main vocals, while different seem to all work well together. The vocals that were heavy with effects and more used as an effect popping in the mix helped the overall ethereal feel of the track and added interest as I listened and enjoyed. Dig the whistling, I have to try doing that sometime.
Well done!
Wayne
First of all, thanks for listening and your reply. Secondly, I really need to start finding out the meaning of "clever" in a musical context :-). I am from Amsterdam, so English is not my native language.
The whistling is not something I did myself. I used it as an acapella which was dropped here at looperman. The poster was quite clear in not mentioning name, and didn't want any feedback either. So, of course I respect that and that's why I didn't mention it.
I have now second thoughts about the use of Shamoozey's line in a second voice. I received quite some advice to take it out...
Anyway, thanks again. Much appreciated.
Doc
on Hold On by austinmusic
Hope Dad is well, cool that you guys did this. Hold on to those memories forever.
Wayne
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Wayne
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Wayne
on My Condition by toastedavalanche
Wayne
Thanks again,
TA
on -Rise by Musicante
It's really hard to put this in any particular genre, rock is generic but there are a few styles of music mixed together. I like the singing, a great strong vocal track. The guitar was interesting around 1:00, the clean rhythm and another guitar are playing some funky licks through that part. Around 1:45 the clean git does it again. Good to hear a gong now and then. :)
Doesn't matter the line-up, you folks always bring something worthy of praise. Excellent job by everyone!
Wayne
We all thank you so much for your compliment. We all love making music and words like yours just make it all worthwhile.
Ciao,
M.
on Rotation by smallpaul
Wayne
on Touch Of The Irish Aka One For Ed by Orlando51
"it's full of orlandesque crap" Nonsense, this is good #####!
Always a pleasure to listen to your creations. Thanks for putting this up for dl!
Wayne
Yeah, I think it's as much cinematic as is ambient, those two areas I almost always wander around. I'm glad you found some "good #####" in there...haha...:)
Thanks alot for listening, commenting, faving and downloading....means the world!:)
With much appreciation______Orlando
on No Name by TinyFinger
Nice one man!
Wayne
on Player Feat Mr Wolf on bass by midiman007
Looking around for the mirrored ball...
Wayne
on Mile-Deep Island by Evisma
A full size acoustic will suit you well but pick one that feels and sounds right to you. I bought mine in a pawn shop in Mississippi and never knew what kind it was until just recently, almost 30 years. It just felt right when I played it.
It's a mid 80's Takamine F-349 with a Shadow bridge pickup installed on it that was only labeled with a "shadow bridge installed" on the headstock. Takamine was no where on it but I recently stumbled on a picture of one online and with some research I found out about it.
Takamine makes some nice guitars at a reasonable price and I've seen people like Jon Bon Jovi and his sidekick playing them. If you can go up in price I would recommend a Martin or Taylor, there are many models at a range of prices.($1000 and up) Then if you can go higher look into the Gibson Hummingbird and their other acoustics at about $3500 and up.(i wish)
Used is ALWAYS an option!! Have fun guitar shopping!
The track is cool, I liked the piano in the first half. There is a calm before the storm so to speak. It reminded me of like a Celtic/Rock power ballad when it all kicked it.
How is it an island if it's a mile deep? That's deep man...
Wayne
Thanks for your time and consideration. I hope things are better compared to the last time we spoke.
Take care
Evan
on Tang Butterfly World by DanGoldstein
The drum part at the beginning I thought of as it's tiny heart beating and starting it's day. Then comes the stress and tension of the daily life of a butterfly, fighting winds, looking for a bite to eat and avoiding bug zappers.
Thanks, that was different!
Wayne
on The 9th Planet by Planetjazzbass
Take care!
Wayne
on Mojave Sunrise by Orlando51
I've never been to the desert and have always wanted to go. I get an ocean sunrise every day so I imagined that instead. The second half had sort of an Asian feel with the plucked instruments. I did get the feeling of discovery, a new day dawning even though there seemed to be some darker moments or tension in there as well.
Cool piece Orlando, it's open to many interpretation and it seems to be a hit as well!
Wayne
Many thanks for this positive feedback! I'm on a very tight schedules lately so my new material will have to wait for a while to be uploaded, so I decided to give some more exposure to some oldies in the meantime and so I picked this one for no particularly good reason apart from the fact that it wasn't played too extensively before..:) Also thanks alot for faving it !:)
With much appreciation______Orlando
on To This River We Will Run by ScottB55
How many mics do you have on your drums when you record them? You always get a solid sound.
Dl and a fav , so thanks to both of you for sharing!! Always a pleasure man!
Wayne
The vocals were in a collection I found a while back. They were broken up in short line, so I just put them together to form the lyrics. I, than, worked the instruments around them.
For my drum tracks I use an Alesis electronic drum kit: http://www.alesis.com/products/legacy/dm10-studio-kit and record my tracks on a Tascam digital recorder. I can get whatever drum sound needed. My acoustic kit these days is for display only!
Cheers,
Scott
on Melancholy by denyjanuary ft mildperil by T0mmyy
Wayne
And I'm slowly getting there with the mixing side of it, so any and all advice is greatly appreciated.
on Someone is inside my head by Rhodesy
The guitar sounds nice, I've never heard of it so I will have to check it out online. Sounds like a PRS a little. Solid track sets a certain mood with the solid groove and almost hypnotic guitar with some neat effects.
Sounds great!
Wayne
on Do You Fancy A Drink by Musicante
Wayne
Many thanks for your kind words, Wayne.
Ciao,
M.
on Dance of the rebellious ragdolls by traz75
Very cool production, all the pieces of the puzzle perfectly fell into place. The introduction is built up nicely then the guitar takes the track in a different direction. A good variety of changes and some cool effects like the delay you used on some of the loops. I like it! I am going to dl this so thanks!
Wayne
I don't know this show, but i think your comment were positive one, so thank you too, Phatkatz. :)
on Vengeance by Fl4zh
Wayne
When you said these words, it actually opened my mind thats, yes! it could be like a heartbeat.
thanks :D
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Wayne