theHumps

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!

Wayne

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!

Wayne

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.

Nice one man!

Wayne

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.

Looking around for the mirrored ball...

Wayne

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...

Wayne

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.

Thanks, that was different!

Wayne

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.

Take care!

Wayne

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!

Wayne

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!

Wayne

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!

Wayne

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.

Sounds great!

Wayne

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!

Wayne

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!

Wayne

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.

Wayne

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.

Wayne

Made me think of ice crystals forming on a window on a frosty winter morning. The wind blows the light fluffy snow in every direction as you quickly scrape the ice off your car windows hoping your car starts in the frigid temps. I don't miss those days one bit but we did get frost the other day.

I liked your last track as well, similar concept and just as interesting and can be interpreted many ways.

Wayne

Pretty slick track. The vocals work together well. The synths you used add a lot of interest but they aren't overdone. Pretty catchy tune and a great collab, keep doing these man!

Wayne

Very nice piece of music. Some cool dynamics that are impactful, an interesting collection of instruments and a clever idea made me enjoy this one. It's simple and interesting. Well done!

Wayne

Breath deeply and relax, exhale, aaaahhhhhh....

Very calming piece of music. Dig the guitar, subtle early on but shines like a beacon in the light in the second half. Nice changes throughout the song. A bit ethereal, spacy and dreamlike feeling to the track. The vocals suit the piece of music, some nice effects on them, the guitar and the overall piece.

Well done Dan and Ed and the lady singing!

Wayne

Once I read the lyrics I had to laugh. This one rocks and i like music with an attitude. How are you processing your bass? The middle part is a little less rockin but it stays within the context of the song, badassery.

Mix sounds good, I can hear all the instruments separate in the mix. Rock on dude!!

Wayne

This is pretty cool, such an awesome vibe here. The lyrics are simple, to the point and tells a good story that the listener can absorb themselves in and feel the same emotions the singer is. Mix is great, the "pings" at the beginning set the stage, the drums were nicely mixed I dig the effects on them. Vocals sit real nice and give the song a hauntingly eerie, deep in the ocean sound.

Very well put together on all levels of songwriting and production.

Wayne

Pretty solid sounding track. The bones are there, some might say. Reminds me of The Church's "Under The Milky Way Tonight" the way the acoustic is played and the overall flow of the song. Like everyone else, some proper vocals will be the icing on this one!

Happy anniversary dude! One year here and you're still sane? lol Great loops,too!

Wayne

Damn man, this is impressive! A quality piece of music and production Scott. I don't think I have ever heard this song before but I may go check it out on youtube to hear how Dizzy played it on the horn. He was fun to watch play as well.

The piano is extremely well played and a nice tone to it. Is is real or a plugin? Drums are perfect, I can hear all the parts of the kit, toms sound great and I dig the rim shots. How many mics on the kit and where did you place them, just curious?

Fine job, as usual, you are having a good year so far. I will thank you for the dl!

Wayne

Whoa, Fantastic!!

I've been working on a dixieland type style with some rock thrown in for a few months. This one is more authentic though. I am a fan of dixieland and have a few greatest hits cd's. It's energetic and full of power.

You really managed to put this song in a specific time period, great job with the arrangement and instrument selection and performance. The horns are great and the banjo sounds cool as well. Way cool vocals and crowd noise.

Great job Scott, going to dl and fav, thanks!

Wayne

Cool little blues track, sounds like a live jam. Good to hear some blues here. Nice job with playing all the instruments as well.

Wayne