MStokes

MStokes

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Joined : 2nd Jan 2007 - 18 years ago
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MStokes
MStokes 16th Feb 2011 23:44 - 14 years ago

on The Grooveline ( Heatwave Cover ft JoeFunktastic ) by AllenV
Hey Allen - really dig the song structure and melody - the leads make sense and keep the groove moving forward! my respect to you guys - v-funk!
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Thank you Michael..do you remember this song?...I've been wondering if anyone does haha..it wasn't a rock song!
Thanks for listening my friend.

Allen
Allen
MStokes
MStokes 13th Feb 2011 15:16 - 14 years ago

on Action Figures by Avonaco
a v effective mix - makes me think of malik's 'thin red line' in terms of cinematic juxtaposition - nature/beauty vs war/horror - wrenching, much respect
Avonaco
Avonaco replied Unknown
That's what's up. What I really dig about the track is the contrast. How much can be symbolized and balanced depends the listener. But most of all... I think it all came together kind of cool.

Thanks for the review.
MStokes
MStokes 13th Feb 2011 01:28 - 14 years ago

on ONLY WHEN ITS LIGHT by jfw
j, yr mixes keep getting stronger - angular and melodic, this really shines, a true gift - transporting!!
jfw
jfw replied Unknown
Thanks again Michael.

Jamie.
MStokes
MStokes 13th Feb 2011 01:13 - 14 years ago

on About love by Kikajon
wow this swings - new hope for old lost souls - beauty! i would love a translation = don't understand a word but i understand the singing
Kikajon
Kikajon replied Unknown
Thank you, Michael, for your encouraging words. I might try to translate it and record it again. I appreciate you stopping by and listening. You faved it! Thanks againg.
/pmk
MStokes
MStokes 12th Feb 2011 15:51 - 14 years ago

on Pokemon Pachelbel by ArtyPye
y'know the Canon is one infinitely malleable set a changes and i love this take!
MStokes
MStokes 10th Feb 2011 22:53 - 14 years ago

on Pleamares de la Vida -theHumps Collab by Vicen
i really love both mixes - each has its own quality - the first with a kinda ruffy flow that mirrored the tides - and this with a more insular and woody sound = i think interesting, complimentary perspectives that both add dimension to the song - a testament to how good the song itself is - all more appreciation to you guys!
Vicen
Vicen replied Unknown
This new mix is like a wine tasting, which make you appreciate all the flavors, aromas and even texture. Can only make a music ethnologist like Wayne ... Small changes are important.
MStokes
MStokes 9th Feb 2011 22:06 - 14 years ago

on Dont know anymore by angler234
such a good-natured vibe - a bemused yet critical eye - very warm and kinetic - much admire the 'personality' of this track
angler234
angler234 replied Unknown
Thanx for the great review of my track looper friend!
Glad that you could get into the track i made its a mission accomplished for me as i wanted this track to show my warmer side.
Thanx for listening looper friend!
MStokes
MStokes 8th Feb 2011 22:17 - 14 years ago

on Stand Up by fixxxer
this works even better on a good day! - hey bro fyi check yr levels because it is not loud - did something happening during rendering or am i just not getting it? i've had plenty of times where a rendered track sounded fine on my local drive but the uploaded instances did not match up.
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Updated = Yr response does reset my ears, a different listening filter = a better understating of an artists intent can sometimes really enhance the listener's experience.
fixxxer
fixxxer replied Unknown
It's a very fine line with this one. Put the levels up too high and you get a very nasty distortion occurring which is not too pleasant on the ear. So I rolled with very heavy compression to avoid ripping amplifiers and speakers apart. That's a pretty heavy bassline in there. When I'm mixing I try to take account of the equipment that the track is likely to be played on. And come up with a fair compromise that sounds equally good on a stereo that you might play in a kitchen while you're doing stuff or a larger system when you really want to kick it and annoy the neighbours. I don't think I'll get too far in this business if I'm destroying equipment. I'm glad that you enjoyed the track and thank you for listening :)
MStokes
MStokes 6th Feb 2011 20:12 - 14 years ago

on Beach Volley by RitsLong
a summer-y and upbeat composition - antidote for detroit winter - much appreciation + respect!
MStokes
MStokes 6th Feb 2011 15:28 - 14 years ago

on Pleamares de la Vida -theHumps Collab by Vicen
really great track - a very heady mix of darkness and light - the tension between the lyric and the musics is perfect. a truly wonderful collab - much love and appreciation you guys!
Vicen
Vicen replied Unknown
Yes, Michael, this song Wayne has improved. A simple song, but with wonderful arrangements. But you already know these things. Thanks, man.
On two previous occasions we had tried a partnership, but our boat does not reach any port. The third time was the good.
MStokes
MStokes 5th Feb 2011 16:15 - 14 years ago

on i refuse by veness
really captures the feel of trying to sleep when yr sad and pissed off - when tomorrow only offers a return to the same fractures of today. great lyric, vox, and composition - all respect.
veness
veness replied Unknown
lmfao! oh wow tired, sad and pissed off, WAS exactly how i was feeling..... thats funny. thanks for the compliment tho im probably gon do it over. thanx again. :)
MStokes
MStokes 5th Feb 2011 01:01 - 14 years ago

on Experience by Gabz
a great push/pull flow = much respect
Gabz
Gabz replied Unknown
thank you mate, appreciate a lot ;)

peace bro
MStokes
MStokes 4th Feb 2011 22:02 - 14 years ago

on Rose by TheseMetalDays
really digging the sounds, transformations, and arrangement - much respect.
'cause i'm a knucklehead i would add some additional light treatments to the shaker/perc to give em a more embedded sound - but i do love as is.
TheseMetalDays
TheseMetalDays replied Unknown
Hi, Thank you for your review. I don't think you are a knucklehead. I instead appreciate your comment on perc sounds
MStokes
MStokes 2nd Feb 2011 19:23 - 14 years ago

on When You Leave - SpellJammer ft Slap Johnson by AllenV
Well, i gotta echo IWE - you guys really have nailed this - a rich mix - very soulful, jazzy, and i hope i'm not the only one who finds a great off-the-wall sense of humor and playfulness in this as well - really rewarding music- hat's off, gents
AllenV
AllenV replied Unknown
Hey Mike,Thank you for the comments!I'm so glad you heard the fun in this tune..it was very fun to play on SpellJammers track and when Slap joined in the fun level jumped up quite a bit!

I'll be talkin' to you soon :)
Allen
MStokes
MStokes 2nd Feb 2011 19:14 - 14 years ago

on Tuning Out the World 2-1-11 by AngelaSheik
hello angela, i don't hear this as busy at all - it's pathologically insular - 'course that's an external take on things - the 3.20 events really work - like a sleepwalker waking in a crowded subway station - it's alarming but not jarring, flows with the submerged vibe of the track. much respect
MStokes
MStokes 2nd Feb 2011 14:54 - 14 years ago

on Semillas by Vicen
V - all the beads form a perfect flower - the one in your heart you carry in your hand.
A track that restores confidence - the cost of walking is worth the price. Big heart and a sound to match it.
Looking for more of the Innatatú project
Vicen
Vicen replied Unknown
Thanks my friend, you really glad my heart. Because the lyrics are born to be heard. And you not only understand them but that you appreciate them.
I'm in a rush when writing, and I have made about 8 songs of this project. I do not know if all will end well (I'm on the finishing touches), but soon there will be another ...
MStokes
MStokes 2nd Feb 2011 14:22 - 14 years ago

on Jan 31st 2011 by 36Chambers
chiming in with the choir here - beautiful sounds and a great flow - how bout simply "leaving jan"
MStokes
MStokes 2nd Feb 2011 13:49 - 14 years ago

on The light within by jfw
hey Jamie - what a lovely chord progression from SJ you're working with - gently bluesy, a real swing in this. very improv sounding - yr chops and voice selections are great - i'm with Wayne - can't wait to hear further developments!
jfw
jfw replied Unknown
Thanks Michael.

Jamie.
MStokes
MStokes 30th Jan 2011 22:39 - 14 years ago

on Lazy Days by Jkingz
um, pardon my language, but this is pretty dang exquisite - great playing, great pno backing - very intimate, warm sounds - much respect
Jkingz
Jkingz replied Unknown
Thanky you for taking the time to review my music. its much appreciated :D
MStokes
MStokes 30th Jan 2011 18:57 - 14 years ago

on Justin Collab with ChrisCharles2910 by Gordw
Hi Gord - man i love Chris' interpretation of yr songs - i'll never stop doing the inner kareoke thing, though!
That said, this has so much resonance - soul and terrible sadness - and Justin is so present here, as are you my friend.
It's a courageous and humane song. My thanks and respect to you and Chris.
Gordw
Gordw replied Unknown
Thanks so much my friend. I think Chuck gets my lyrics and thoughts very much and really does a nice job singing my tracks. They're always a little different then I sing in my head too, but he always makes them better then me as the writer of the songs could imagine,(if that makes sense).
I wrote this song the next day after, a day of drinking with Justin. He was only back 2 weeks from Iraq after 15 months. The lyrics are my thoughts after that day. I'm sending this track to Justin's brother inlaw who (if he feels it's ok) will forward it to Justin and his wife.
Take care and thanks my good friend.
Gord
MStokes
MStokes 30th Jan 2011 18:40 - 14 years ago

on Morning Glory by truegrit
as always, i love the clarity you manage from really densely composed tracks - and the way this develops from what is obviously VST to a more ambiguous and organic sound is subtle and really effective - great, propulsive, imagistic music - beauty.
truegrit
truegrit replied Unknown
Hello again, MStokes,
A nice Review from you again,I really must get off my butt and do more reviewing myself. My trouble is ,I get tied up in my music and time goes nowhere, like they say,when you are enjoying yourself, you forget everything else,but I really do appreciate your comments.
Many Thanks.
Truegrit
MStokes
MStokes 29th Jan 2011 20:27 - 14 years ago

on JUST BLUES by Silvestre
great stomping barrelhouse beats!!
Silvestre
Silvestre replied Unknown
TOOK ME SOME TIME TO FIX LOOPS THIS I AM GLAD YOU LIKE AND THANK TO MAKE THIS ONE OF YOURS FAVS.

CHEERS

SILVESTRE
MStokes
MStokes 29th Jan 2011 17:21 - 14 years ago

on An Overwhelming Intrepid Force of Insanity by CrashTheSystem
great soundscaping - much respect
CrashTheSystem
CrashTheSystem replied Unknown
Thank you very much man, appriciate it!
MStokes
MStokes 29th Jan 2011 17:11 - 14 years ago

on Trees Suck by CrashTheSystem
maniacal manic cool - captures the times, brother - great electronic music, and very moving
CrashTheSystem
CrashTheSystem replied Unknown
Haha it most certainly does, glad its maniacal, that was my intention. Thanks for the review!
MStokes
MStokes 29th Jan 2011 15:55 - 14 years ago

on July by removed
this is a great song and i love the ruffiness of the sound - for me it has a lot of presence - much admired
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