Hello boD, thank you for the kind words. I wish it was actually professional, but unfortunately I can't afford professional equipment at the moment, so I'm just trying to make the most of what I have. I'm glad you like it.
Always appreciated!
Happy to help. Make sure they are all dry (no post EQ, but "baked in" wet FX are fine, such as guitar pedal FX), and normalized (if possible). Also, I get to wait up to 24 hrs for OneDrive to "unfreeze," so I might be sending you a google drive folder link instead, we will see.
I think I still have a shared folder with you. If you want, I can send a fresh link. Drop your stems in. I will fix your loudness/saturation/muddiness issues, then explain what I did via email.
Hi Ben, that's an awesome offer man. Let me do that, we had the folder for the "guitar battle" right? I'll create some exports over the weekend. You da man!
Good percussion in the beginning and use of delay. Lots of reverb, but I'm sure you weren't going for a dry sound (pun intended, which is also a dry joke, pun intended^2)...
:D
Lead voice cuts the ears a little, but you kinda need that to make it cut through the mix anyway.
So this guy Rhys Chatham influences me. He is a serious music
composer This, tune was a Post Minimalist tune that used 100 guitars. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKF_K3vNeE
It uses modern rock instruments as its basis.
I like that idea, so I used a few fewer bass guitars than a 100, but quite a few in the end. I wanted it to be a fully enveloping tune in the beginning and then sort itself out by the middle by minimalizing, then building back subtle arrangements to explain the basslines. Double bass drums to break up the simple yet pounding snare. From Fog to Clarity to Function would describe the song in my ears.
I love the blatant producer tag abuse (at least I think I got the joke). Great bass, rumbles the whole time. Nice vox choices, samples or did you have an actual singer?
Seem like a much better mix on this one too, nice and fat in the middle instead of rather mid-scooped like some of your previous tracks have been (my opinion anyway).
It took a while to come together but glad I stuck around. I like all the layer of information happening at about 2:35. Nice change as well in the middle. A "4 on the floor" beat needs a change every 3 min or so.
Nice ideas here, sounds like part of a larger set, an almost DJ feel. Keep it up.
Thanks for stopping by, I was beginning to think
You were back on the road.
I'm still in the lab trying to get the exact sound
I want out of my Synth. I guess this sound is ok for
now.
Thank you for your listen, encouraging comments
and the Fave.
Lots of good writing. You may want to consider soundgoodizer with a little bit of setting A on the subs, so the hit harder.
All the parts are there, and this deserves more faves. The only thing it needs is a significant increase in loudness. I expected it to break my speakers more.
I been in a cover band learning what is essentially a "nostalgia act." It is unfortunate that rock elements have been slowly disappearing from music in general.
Well, I'm sure all the jazz cats felt the same way back in the day, when the Beatles took over.
Anyway, watch out for nostalgia. A respect for the past is healthy; an obsession with it not so much.
Not that any of this applies to you; you don't seem the tyoe to always be looking backwards. I blame my rant on the involuntary emotional response your music caused...
You are correct in that I look forwards to creating modern Avant music and ideas, but I find the past useful as well as tying together something stronger musically sometimes. I really did not indulge in the grunge sound even though I was aware of it at the time. I never actually made a true grunge tune before this one. Rock ain't dead yet. The Europeans are keeping it going albeit with synths, but it´s alive.
¨I blame my rant on the involuntary emotional response your music caused¨ that's the best compliment when your music can hit someone emotionally.
Take care, thanks
Needs a clear bass line, probably a ride every 8th or quarter note (quietly), to further establish the beat. Probably could use another layer of chords, perhaps piano, but long, minimalist chords. Also you buried that solo, don't hide it.
Message me direct if you want more info, or if you want additional stems, or a look at your mix.
Great tone and bright mix. I need to be exploring the chillout genre. Nice chromatic movement in the high pitched "west coast" synth. Great highs (almost too bright).
Faved. Keep it up. If you have collaborative ideas, let me know.
Hello BoD, well, you know how it is with choosing the right genre term on Looperman. I couldn't have said beforehand what style of music I understand this track to be ... But you have to make a choice and that's how it became Chill Out. Maybe we should really contact the LM administrators and suggest more genres. (Space Funk would be one...)
Me gustan todas las pequeñas curvas sutiles en el fondo, con la panorámica. Buena parada y avería con el vocoder. Y de vuelta a las pequeñas curvas y acentos de nuevo.
Gracias amigo mío por tus comentarios tan agradables y cálidos, he usado la reverb para intentar transmitir esa sensación de niebla en un viaje a lo desconocido. Que tengas un buen día compañero. Paz y salud.
Haha ... I guess that must be our dear friend Joseph Polchinski. Astounding result, isn't it?
You can create equations like that and calculate anything, but the idea that you travel and travel and never ever come to an end anywhere is kind of unworkable, isn't it?
My (Micky's) favourite riddle is the double slit experiment which has literally triggered a complete philosophy in me. I think it would be worth trying to implement something like this musically (oh man - what delusions of grandeur).
Anyway - thanks for listening and your, as always, much appreciated comment ...
Yeah the beginning lead was a definite needed touch, and was executed pretty much spot on. The hats are definitely bright at first, but that could be due to a master compressor bringing them out when there is not much else happening. They dip back once everything gets going. I believe I'm hearing ducking in several sources, but I could be wrong, and if so it is not a bad thing. I like the feel of the "pressure increase" of side-chained percussion and occasionally bass as long as it is subtle.
Regardless of any nitpicking, sounds excellent, Already faved.
bringer, Thanks for your stop and listen. The first go-around had plenty of spare musical real estate and DISCIPLINE touched that spot just right. I switched the drum kit to move this forward in a grand fusion style with a punch but balance the present swing which the hats acted as a metronome of sorts. I'm working on perfecting this technique. The only thing I ducked was the bass triggered by the kick. Maybe what you're hearing is a kick-beater effect I'm using.TTYL
Since it's a WIP, definitely hearing some singing lead in the beginning (almost pink floyd esque), and about the time I imagined a "doubled-up" sax solo you pretty much did it. I'm liking the spacy synths as well. The chord changes (ii, III, i), got me thinking about the 2-5-1 jazz staple, and a bunch of other theory stuff.
bringer, yeah I'm still stretching out a bit. I'm grateful for this listen from you and for bringing out your observations on musical notation and harmonic rhythm which is always a plus for me. You know refresher course on theory! I'm glad that this one too got a fav. TTYL.
M.T.
I did not expect the change at 1:20, good ideas here.
The degree of distortion you have put on the "808" diminishes it's ability to be picked up on my subs. You may want to consider listening to this in a car, or a stereo with subs. Studio headphone may not give you the information you need (due to a lack of "airspace").
Also, when the swells come in (later in the track) it looks like you may have too much total volume causing clipping distortion. Dialing the tracks back to -6 to -18 dB will help Maximus run better (if you are using it). Let the compression/saturation increase the perceived loudness, instead of relying on volume.
Just a couple things, I'm no expert. Good ideas with this track; I like the synth twist on typical trap.
on Generously by Micky
Always appreciated!
on Step By Step 4 - Run Away by BaoBou
TTYL.
on Step By Step 4 - Run Away by BaoBou
I think I still have a shared folder with you. If you want, I can send a fresh link. Drop your stems in. I will fix your loudness/saturation/muddiness issues, then explain what I did via email.
Up to you. Hope you are doing well, TTYL.
on CityLifeish Featuring KingMT77-Drums by Jynxz
You need to be in some kind of extended cab sedan, like a Cadillac limo.
:D
You know I'm the 3min man,(in a manner of speaking)lol.
I set my DAW to 3min and then just fill it with music. lol.
I really appreciate you stopping by and giving my track a listen and for the Fave.
on Floating Free by StarTravels
Nice vocal harmonies. Those "strings" fit right in.
I said nice vox harmonies, what I means was great vox harmonies.
This one seems more stable and organized than the previous works.
faving this is a no-brainer.
Thanks for listening and the fav,
Cheers
on Spirit Of The Island by DijamMusic
:D
Lead voice cuts the ears a little, but you kinda need that to make it cut through the mix anyway.
Good work... keep it up.
HAHA
I hope you are well.
Many thanks for your kind feedback mate.
I am glad you liked it.
Maj
on Brain Fog by crucethus
That "sour note" in the bassline that starts at 3:11 is a bit risky, but I think is paid off.
Nice double bass ad 4:07, and more later, totally unexpected.
Good track, nice departure from the house.
composer This, tune was a Post Minimalist tune that used 100 guitars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUKF_K3vNeE
It uses modern rock instruments as its basis.
I like that idea, so I used a few fewer bass guitars than a 100, but quite a few in the end. I wanted it to be a fully enveloping tune in the beginning and then sort itself out by the middle by minimalizing, then building back subtle arrangements to explain the basslines. Double bass drums to break up the simple yet pounding snare. From Fog to Clarity to Function would describe the song in my ears.
on yinyang by Zootman
on 4All we know by Jynxz
Seem like a much better mix on this one too, nice and fat in the middle instead of rather mid-scooped like some of your previous tracks have been (my opinion anyway).
Nice work, great keys as usual, faved.
You got the joke, I actually thought about a Zappa tune when I first heard the sample, so I had to use it.
I appreciate your favorable comment about the Vocal samples
and the mix. I trust your ears over mine.
I'm glad you stopped by and gave my track a listen, encouraging comments and Fave.
PEACE from the East...
on Apex Extended by crucethus
Nice ideas here, sounds like part of a larger set, an almost DJ feel. Keep it up.
on Funkish by Jynxz
Faved.
You were back on the road.
I'm still in the lab trying to get the exact sound
I want out of my Synth. I guess this sound is ok for
now.
Thank you for your listen, encouraging comments
and the Fave.
PEACE from the East...
on Monsters Deathstep by ripzore9191
All the parts are there, and this deserves more faves. The only thing it needs is a significant increase in loudness. I expected it to break my speakers more.
Nice worke.
Faved.
on Am I Dreaming by crucethus
Well, I'm sure all the jazz cats felt the same way back in the day, when the Beatles took over.
Anyway, watch out for nostalgia. A respect for the past is healthy; an obsession with it not so much.
Not that any of this applies to you; you don't seem the tyoe to always be looking backwards. I blame my rant on the involuntary emotional response your music caused...
Faved.
¨I blame my rant on the involuntary emotional response your music caused¨ that's the best compliment when your music can hit someone emotionally.
Take care, thanks
on on the drive - Pseudoble rmx -by Aap ft muz knock by pseudoble
Good melodic choices. Nice double stop riffs.
Needs a clear bass line, probably a ride every 8th or quarter note (quietly), to further establish the beat. Probably could use another layer of chords, perhaps piano, but long, minimalist chords. Also you buried that solo, don't hide it.
Message me direct if you want more info, or if you want additional stems, or a look at your mix.
Faved. TTYL.
Ill message you and g-drive the 7 stems as wav files and have Ill have a play too following up on your suggestions and see what I can come up with
Speak soon (gotta work today!)
on Forever by Micky
Faved. Keep it up. If you have collaborative ideas, let me know.
Anyway, thanks for listening and commenting,
Peace,
Micky
on The fog by sirefox
Buen trabajo.
on ID is Passage Soulful Trap Beat by EmmaniFreeze
Nice work.
on Nebula by StarTravels
1 + 2 + 3 + 4... = -1/12
Look this up and you will find my favorite mathematician, after your head explodes :D
Great vox, mix, and timbre variety. Nice guitar work as well.
faved.
You can create equations like that and calculate anything, but the idea that you travel and travel and never ever come to an end anywhere is kind of unworkable, isn't it?
My (Micky's) favourite riddle is the double slit experiment which has literally triggered a complete philosophy in me. I think it would be worth trying to implement something like this musically (oh man - what delusions of grandeur).
Anyway - thanks for listening and your, as always, much appreciated comment ...
Best regards also on behalf of Mr. Jynxz
Micky
on Chill Baby Chill by crucethus
Nice work.
on Daybreak Remastered by kingmt77
Regardless of any nitpicking, sounds excellent, Already faved.
on Hallow Thoughts Black by JoeyBonezSD1
Keep it up.
on Gospelish by Jynxz
Nice mix of trippy and funky.
Faved.
I was just on my way to listen to your latest LM track.
Thanks for the Fav, listen and comment... TTYL
PEACE from the East...
on Daybreak Remastered by kingmt77
Nice work.
Faved, looking forward to more.
M.T.
on Ripple - OniGeist by OniGeist
The degree of distortion you have put on the "808" diminishes it's ability to be picked up on my subs. You may want to consider listening to this in a car, or a stereo with subs. Studio headphone may not give you the information you need (due to a lack of "airspace").
Also, when the swells come in (later in the track) it looks like you may have too much total volume causing clipping distortion. Dialing the tracks back to -6 to -18 dB will help Maximus run better (if you are using it). Let the compression/saturation increase the perceived loudness, instead of relying on volume.
Just a couple things, I'm no expert. Good ideas with this track; I like the synth twist on typical trap.
I hope this information helps.
Keep it up.
on Ception - yalniz by Ception
Nice bass and atmospheric mix as well.
I don't know if something like this would be useful to you:
https://www.looperman.com/tracks/detail/230679
If so, let me know.
faved.