theHumps

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Joined : 11th Oct 2009 - 16 years ago

Last Online : 28th Jun 2024 - 1 year ago

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theHumps 25th May 2014 19:34 - 11 years ago

on Tubby Dub by nepaul

ok, this is awesome.

I used to drive home over an hour listening to an great reggae show in Boston and this song took me back to those great rides home. Dig the vocals you used, some cool bass and just a great beat.

Fav and dl! Thanks for sharing.

Wayne

theHumps 25th May 2014 19:03 - 11 years ago

on Lazy featuring Rachel Clark by FreeRadical

The vocal track is very cool, hope you got a boat load of samples. They are mixed well with the music in the first part. I liked the laid back feel to the first part.

As the second half started I was not getting into it as much but as it went along it really started growing on me. Now it could just be the beer kicking in but then I was chilled out in my chair to end the song a little mellowed out. Each part has a distinct feel and basic always works for me. Well done!!

Wayne

FreeRadical replied 25th May 2014 - 11 years ago

If i'm brutally honest i didn't spend a lot of time on it. It's all just loops and her accapella's. Perhaps it needs a more personal touch huh. Yesterday it just seemed like whatever i wrote wasn't working so i just went f**k it! and chucked a load of loops together.
Thanks for checking it out Wayne.
FR

theHumps 25th May 2014 18:51 - 11 years ago

on Funk Love by ScottB55

Very cool intro, love the vocal track and that funky jazz bass. Horns are so expressive, been trying them out a little more lately. Very professional sounding mix, well done! Fun track, upbeat and great to listen to on a hot day at the beach!

Cheers!

Wayne

ScottB55 replied 5th Aug 2015 - 10 years ago

Hey Wayne,

I'm going through my old tracks and noticing I'm finding alot of comments I haven't replied to. My apologies for this quite long delay, my friend.

Anyway, along with my apology, I give thanks for all your kind words, now and in the past. You're a true pro!

Cheers,
Scott

theHumps 23rd May 2014 13:35 - 11 years ago

on No Reason by Tacatta

Haven't seen you here in a while Jim, good to hear a new one. Cool track, like the sound of the guitars. You always have that classic rock sound to your singing which I like. This is a well written song. We gonna hear any new songs with the TransAtlantic Experience any time soon? Talked to PMK a little while ago and seems to be busy, you guys make a cool combo!

Wayne

Tacatta replied 23rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanx Wayne! Greatly appreciated! I'm definitely up for some more stuff from TAE, but your right PMK seems to have a lot going on at this time, so I'm not sure when he'll be freed up. Plus before when he had time I was kind of busy. I may also start posting more stuff with a new band I"m with,in the next month or so. I'm trying to get back into posting more stuff on the loop again,some acapelas as wells some "REAL" drum loops and maybe some synth stuff!Thanx Again!

theHumps 23rd May 2014 12:58 - 11 years ago

on Dying - And The Bassline Says - Feat PIED3 by ChaosInAction

I really like how you incorporated the spoken word and the all the vocals samples you used with the music. The music is well produced, sounds great through my monitors. I think you are successful in your experiment!

I like this enough to dl it so thanks in advance for sharing.

Cheers!

Wayne

ChaosInAction replied 23rd May 2014 - 11 years ago

Hi Wayne,
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Appreciate your thoughts. Glad to know it came out in a positive way and has opened up another area I can look into for future tracks.

Cheers
CIA

theHumps 21st May 2014 16:58 - 11 years ago

on Reach the Light by DinaPourpre

Very cool track, maybe even cinematic, I could hear this in a movie. Nice atmosphere, some tension. Good choice of sounds and a nice deep sub kick and bass.

Wayne

DinaPourpre replied 22nd May 2014 - 11 years ago

thank you and welcome Thehumps
delighted that you are carrying this track .... thank you for listening

Dina

theHumps 20th May 2014 18:43 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 years ago

Thank you Wayne!

theHumps 19th May 2014 16:26 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 years ago

Thank you very much for your words! :D

-Soraya

theHumps 19th May 2014 15:55 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 years ago

Hey Wayne

Mate thank you so much for the review and feedback on this piece of shite, 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 - 11 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 shit 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

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