theHumps

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theHumps 20th May 2014 18:43 - 12 years ago

on Circles Never Open by Mosaic

Sounds like you moved the vocals from my earlier listen. Sounds good, are you happy with it? I still dig the vocal track. Glad you finished it up, now it's on to the next one bud.

Mosaic replied 21st May 2014 - 12 years ago

Hey Wayne

Thanks for stopping again for this one, yes move vocals a little also slight diff arrangement, reasonably happy with it, knowing what us artist are like with our tunes, we are never completely satisfy with what we do lol...will be loading a cinematic piece over weekend, shorten version of the track anyways....Head your way on Friday friend...Peace n Respect good friend....Mosaic...

theHumps 20th May 2014 13:25 - 12 years ago

on when U laugh by deciBel

Hi Benham! I think your mandolin playing was great. The strumming parts are nice. The picking was also excellent, especially the transition part with the effects around 1:40. I am surprised more people don't play one here on the loop,

I found it to be an easy instrument to play. I am not very good at playing it. What's that saying, "fake it till you make it"? hehe. I just found my book of mandolin chords. I only play the mando when I record, I hardly ever practice it.

Your mandolin sound cleanly played and in just the right places, it is such a beautiful sounding instrument. Keep playing my friend!

Wayne

deciBel replied 24th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Wayne many many thnx for attention,the kind words & all the encouragements. ....uuummm yes as U've mentioned there're not many mandolin players.particullary I think mandolin has a very nice sound & special character as a strumming instrument, buT I think the reason why we often don't find many mandolin players are its weak points about expressing suspended atmosphers,subjective impressions , & the lack of a strenght Bass sound which makes it to be usefull for some special & usually romantic concepts, it also needs a mentality with minor & melodic tendency for playing.
ofcourse these are my personal point of view & criticisms about mandolin & I don't know much about it .
for sure your probable reply can include some instructive points about mandolin ...& of course noone can't ignore its unique & beautY sound in its suitable place ...
anyway personally I enjoyed my first & last mandolin playing & your warm feedback made that exprience of mine including more pleasure...appreciations Wayne for patiency & presence & valuable shared idea.best wishes man.___B

theHumps 20th May 2014 13:11 - 12 years ago

on Kinda Dubby by FreeRadical

I read that you used loops from loop packs to do this. I was surprised when I bought Audition it came with 5,000 loops with beds of loops. I did a few songs a few years ago with them and they are posted here, as a matter of fact one of them is one of my most downloaded. I have no problem with using loop packs. Sometimes the songs come together fast i noticed and you can create some cool and interesting songs that way.

I don't listen to this type of music unless here on the loop. It's not a busy song but enough going on to keep me interested. I also thought the blip noise could have used some more effects like reverb as radioilluminati suggested.

Cool track, good vibe before I head off for some treatment on my back.

Wayne

FreeRadical replied 20th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Yeah i've been using loads of loop packs just lateley. Because purchased loops are done on propper synthesisers you can get loads of sounds that just aren't possible to make on your DAW (or your window for that matter)
Before, i used to write everything but i guess i'm getting a bit lazy in my old age.
Cheers for dropping in and hope you get your back sorted out dude.
FR

theHumps 20th May 2014 12:49 - 12 years ago

on Radio Illuminati Feat Luizor EIM - City Lights by radioilluminati

This is a pretty neat track. Catchy and enough changes to keep you listening. The vocals stand out here and the music match up well with them. Dig the ending as well. Well done putting this together!

Wayne

radioilluminati replied 20th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thank you Wayne!

theHumps 19th May 2014 16:26 - 12 years ago

on Aubade by AxelStPatience

The music and performance is very good, simple and to the point and it creates a nice atmosphere. Vocals are well done. Nice tune. I suggest to look into your daw and see what you can do to get a little more volume on your mixes as it was a little difficult to hear.

Wayne

theHumps 19th May 2014 16:20 - 12 years ago

on Alone in the stars - Cyberwave Orchestra FT SxL by SoraSolitudine

The music had me captured but your voice stole the show, wow! Well done, very well constructed and the wobbles were a bit unexpected but worked well.

Wayne

SoraSolitudine replied 19th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thank you very much for your words! :D

-Soraya

theHumps 19th May 2014 15:55 - 12 years ago

on Nightr8 by Spivkurl

Love the effect of the synth getting gradually louder after the 1:18 mark. The vocals are interesting as I find you have been excelling at that lately. The drums, as simple as they are are very cool and have a catchy beat. Things break out a little later in the track, there are some cool changes here. Well done Spiv, totally diggin this!

Spivkurl replied 20th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thanks very much for stopping in to listen! Thank you for your support regarding my vocals, had to force myself to retrive my voice for this one...smoking and all ya know. This song relies heavilly on spontaneous automation to accent the changes, so I'm glad you think it worked okay. It was nice for a change not to focus on supercomplex drums, sometimes I put too much effort on that. Tried to save some things for later in the track, so it would build up nicely. I really appreciate the comment my friend!

theHumps 17th May 2014 13:43 - 12 years ago

on when U laugh by deciBel

Hey Benham, so good to see you post another track even if it is an older one. I need my fix now and then.

Always love hearing the mandolin in any kind of music. Nice effect/transition around 1:45. The song has a bit of a somber, tranquil, lucent feel but at the same time there is an uplifting feel to the track.

Thanks for sharing this with us, it is always a gift you present to us!

Wayne

deciBel replied 18th May 2014 - 12 years ago

hey if U take a look to my reply to Ed I was telling him that U're needed to share your point of view about my mandolin playing Wayne ..nice to have U here ...Wayne I think I played mandolin a bit forte (extra forte in fact )and all forte...but it's good if it hasn't sound badly & your warm & valuable feedback makes me think so ....an exclusive appreciation from the best mandolin player i know for attention & feedback & as usual my best wishes.____B

theHumps 17th May 2014 13:13 - 12 years ago

on Kush Instrumental by HazestarzHypnotic1

I liked the light, upbeat feel of the track. Maybe some of the synths you used made it feel that way. The main synth was very cool. The parts that slow down in tempo quickly is a neat effect, makes me think.... I will be interested in hearing what kind of vocals you put on this though it's still great as an instrumental. Good luck!

Wayne

theHumps 17th May 2014 13:00 - 12 years ago

on Freedom - Luizor EIM by Luizor

This is a catchy pop song, well done. The lyrics and vocals are excellent. The music goes perfectly with singing. I agree with others who have commented about the kick. Watch your overall compression on the final mix, I think things could find their place and stand out more with some work with that.

Overall you have a song with much potential, congrats!

Wayne

theHumps 17th May 2014 12:51 - 12 years ago

on Infinite Ocean by locatednowhere

Well done, lots of emotion here. Listening on my headphones, the drums come trough great. Great rock ballad you have constructed. I like the guitars as well, the harmony leads are nicely done. You should be proud of this one! Some vocals at some point?

Wayne

locatednowhere replied 17th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thank you for the kind words, man! I want to hear vocals on this one, but we will see... there is time for everything

theHumps 15th May 2014 18:24 - 12 years ago

on Circles Never Open by Mosaic

Sounds like this one was giving you fits, lol. I am listening to a newer and revised version I would guess. It sounds fine to me. To me the vocals seem to come in on the "and" between 1 and 2 as you are counting it off. I can see why it would be tricky lining up the vocals. Adding vocals adds a new dimension to the mix, literally. I have tried using some a capellas that were just a little off timed and it was tough, I had to chop them up to get them to fit properly.

The music is fine, upbeat, dig the piano here. Bouncy cool bass. On listen 3 now. I like the delay on the vocals. Cool pop track, a bit towards the dance end of the spectrum. I like it, dig the woman's vocals, they add a nice touch.

Well done, hope you are satisfied with it! Sound good for a new genre you are trying out.

Wayne

Mosaic replied 19th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Hey Wayne

Mate thank you so much for the review and feedback on this piece of #####, seriously must be the hardest track I have had to do, such a simple track in the ways of loops, maybe that is the problem, less loops you can not hide things??? Have updated it again since your review, lining vocals up even more....Not looking forward to hearing this one again in a hurry myself, very much over it...PS thank for the fav mate...Peace n Respect Wayne...Mosaic...

theHumps 15th May 2014 14:23 - 12 years ago

on One Missed Call by BearAustin

Interesting toy piano intro, like SN, I wasn't sure what to expect and at the end it really sounds cool. As I listen the song has some great changes and dynamics from the heavy guitars to the synth. Is there a little tremelo on the vox in certain spots? That was cool. The singer gave a pretty darn good performance and effort. Well done to both of you.

Wayne

theHumps 15th May 2014 14:11 - 12 years ago

on Of darkness and stars by johnnyproducing

Love the piano work you did here. The beginning was almost a teaser, I was so getting into it and then it changed about midway through and I was so impressed with the direction you took it. Nice composition. Great use of the strings also. Very nice piece of music, enjoyed it very much!

Thanks for sharing as I will dl this!

Cheers!

Wayne

johnnyproducing replied 27th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Hey Wayne, thanks for the comment. Sorry that I am a bit late replying, busy with a lot of tracks at the moment .

Feel flattered by your kind comment ;)

Enjoy your download haha

theHumps 15th May 2014 14:04 - 12 years ago

on 15 Minutes Isnt All We Can Have by MOONLYTE

Well done on the vocals, I don't know how people can do that throat growl singing but it an interesting change from the verse singing and was a little unexpected. On the mix end of things, I think with a little less compression you would hear more separation between the guitars, piano, vocals... especially when they are all playing loud. It's a great song idea and some nice changes, it's well written. Good luck with the new daw!

Wayne

MOONLYTE replied 15th May 2014 - 12 years ago

haha glad you liked it, im still getting in the swing of things when it comes to mixing, and will continue to get better. Thanks for stopping by! :)

theHumps 15th May 2014 13:54 - 12 years ago

on regret buss by ElenaSatine

Cool track and great use of loops. It's well put together and has a dark heavy metal feel to it. A bit cinematic as I could hear this in a film sequence. The drums are powerful and effective. Well done!

Wayne

ElenaSatine replied 19th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Hi Wayne :)
thank you much much for the words .
i don't know much about differences of metal and rock
i thought this is rock because metal is faster and wilder toward this for me .
but as i see some people like you have called this Metal.
so i'm going to change the genre and put it in metal ....
thank you much much again.
Elena :)

theHumps 15th May 2014 13:16 - 12 years ago

on love is strong in a women by adamms

The lyrics are too much, love 'em! The music is very cool, jazzy, latin, funky. You did a great job here putting a great music track to an interesting spoken word track, kudos!

Wayne

theHumps 15th May 2014 13:11 - 12 years ago

on Dancing To The War Drums by crucethus

The break at about 1:20 was fantastic and very unexpected considering the beginning was so upbeat. But it really works to get the feeling from the description.

I love that as musicians, we can represent our sentiments, thoughts and feelings through the music we write. You used a lot of loops very creatively to convey your intentions here. What can I say that others haven't said, great track Steve!

Wayne

crucethus replied 17th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thanks Wayne. I really enjoy trying to use music alone as a way to convey thought or emotion. I am glad you were able to see that in this song. Many thanks.
Steve

theHumps 12th May 2014 13:39 - 12 years ago

on The Overcasters by Evisma

Love that change at around 1:30, nice. I used a squire for a couple years, as long as you add some compression and some effects they sound decent enough.

Is that a reverse reverbed hi hat hit on the intro, very cool? I like the chorus change, the guitar does it's job pretty good there. Cool track, great bass playing as usual!

Wayne

Evisma replied 13th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Ah, yes. Fender Squiers. Bought a lefty for my lefty wife and the thing sits in my music room and stares at me. Sad, really.

My problem with the Squier(besides being a right handed individual), is how light a touch is required. Being a bass player, I'm used to squeezing the ##### out of the strings. Do it with the Squier and it all gets a bit "wonkey". I tuned several times and deleted several goes on guitar because of squeezing it sharp.

Hey, there's a band name.

Squeezin It Sharp

Take care

Evan

theHumps 12th May 2014 12:58 - 12 years ago

on Modnex - Mr Flippers by Modnex

Cool combination of sounds that are uplifting and positive sounding. Sounds like music for a commercial or a film. Interesting intro, like it. Well done, neat idea!

Wayne

Modnex replied 12th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thanks Wayne! I agree with you this could really be used in a commercial or a film, which was my exact intentions for this track.

Thanks for stopping by, have a good one :)

theHumps 9th May 2014 15:05 - 12 years ago

on 1981 featuring MStokes by deciBel

MichaelStokes has been reviewing my songs since day one and probably most people's tracks since the day he joined. He literally has thousands of reviews and most are uniquely thought out comments. I have downloaded more of his songs than anyone's tracks on the loop, to give you some indication of how much I like his music. Much respect for this track and to you as well Benham.

The track is hauntingly beautiful and painful at times. I listened to this a few times, it's emotional. I like the guitars, there is a certain tone to them I cannot recognize.

Everyone takes time off from the loop for one reason or another. One guy just came back here after spending a few years in jail. It's good that people are missed and recognized for their input and for the genuine character they are. Hope you both are able to rejoin us here at looperman at your full capacities soon!

Well done both of you!

Wayne

deciBel replied 11th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Wayne dear , first of all many thnx for attention & I really hope Mike to read your nice analysis about him & totally we(me,U&the; others who have commented)can make Mike feel good
& know he is not forgotten (althoughT he doesn't need my or our supporT-but friendship is the same we're trying to do I think).
and by the way ...did U know U're nmost similar person to Mike in my eyes ?....throughbred & kind,gentle & like Mike very sensitive & with a special guitar sound & incredible skill...a bit younger but still maybe about 10 years 0older than me ( I'm almost the youngest musician between U my unseen friends ! what I never guessed before & when I hadn't talked with U & just had listened U !..unbelievable ).many thnx & best wishes.___B

theHumps 9th May 2014 14:43 - 12 years ago

on Aerosol by Spivkurl

Sorry I missed this one when it came out, must have been all those porters and whiskeys!

Keep up the singing, you keep getting more innovative and unique. The lyrics are well written and very cool and fun to read.

The music is well produced and with the vocals make a rather upbeat, quirky, fun, interesting, awesome.... Whatever you are doing, keep doing it. Great track and I will be dl'ing this one so thanks so much for sharing!

Wayne

Spivkurl replied 9th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Hey buddy, thanks for listening and commenting! I appreciate the compliments on the singing, means a lot to me! Interesting that you you found it quirky and fun... that's part of what I like about industrial stuff, it's open to interpretation. I've got more ideas, so there will be more to come! Thanks for Dl'ing! Hope all is well!

theHumps 9th May 2014 13:27 - 12 years ago

on Sweetest Sin by Mosaic

Great job doing a rock track my friend! I like the guitar sound and the vocals, they work pretty good together. There are times it gets a little trippy like when the guitar lead rolls and the song quiets down and the girl sings. Reminds me a bit of the Doors Robbie Krieger guitar in the song The End at times.

I like the open feel of the song, lots of space. There is a cool bluesy feel going on here with nice changes throughout. Working with vocals opens up some new challenges as far as mixing. I know you have used vocal samples before but mixing in a whole track is different. Listened on my headphones and the vocals sounded good in the mix.

Dig the track dude! Keep challenging yourself, you will never know what you can do unless you try. Look forward to hearing some new songs!

Wayne

Mosaic replied 10th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Hey Wayne

Thank you for the feedback and the review, must say did enjoy doing this one, while taking a short break from trance, currently working on a acoustic type of rock track, it is more laid back then this one, more like a chill out track, plus also start a few different styles...Thought working with vocals would be a bit hard but found them fairly straight forward, suppose if you have the right vocals makes it easier...Thank for the fav too mate...Peace n Respect...Mosaic....Listening to your piece I reviewed other day...Still stand by what I said about it being my fav of yours...Excellent track....

theHumps 6th May 2014 20:02 - 12 years ago

on Reminiscing - Little River Band cover by ScottFranco

Always loved this song and this band. I like your version, a bit more to the jazz/lounge side of things but I love lounge music. I thought about singing and found the lyrics and tried to sing along but there are too many high spots I can't hit. They had great singing and harmonies on their songs. I hope you find someone, I'm sure someone will jump on this.

Nice one!

Wayne

ScottFranco replied 7th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Thanks allot, Wayne. Nothing beats the original, so didn't want to try to duplicate it, so with the help of Franco, it turned out a bit jazzier.

Sorry it's a bit high for you. Would have liked to have you aboard. Usually vocal requests are unsuccessful, so doubt we'll get any takers.

Cheers,
Scott

theHumps 6th May 2014 12:39 - 12 years ago

on Track 50 by FreeRadical

Have you ever been a dj or done any dj'ing? Just wondering because of the mixing different beats you do. The transitions are well done and each part sounds a bit different from one another but there seems to be an underlying feel to it all. Were you able to get those synths running on your comp?

I find if you delete a handful at a time it's easier rather than 1 at a time. Either that or upload 500 loops this week and get some bonus tracks. hehe

Well done!

Wayne

FreeRadical replied 6th May 2014 - 12 years ago

Never been a DJ. Used to hang around with a lot of them in my 20's but i was always much more interested in creating the tracks.
I guess i should take it up really as all i seem to do these days is muck about with loops.
I did get those synths running in the end and they're really bloody good (But i only used one right at the end of this track, the rest was all loops and one shots)
Yeah, i should upload some loops really. I did plenty as Nick Q but FreeRadical has so far contributed a grand total of zero.
I might even make some right now.
Cheers for dropping in.
FR

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