Zootman

Zootman

Trust those who seek the truth
New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 31st Mar 2026 - 2 hours ago
Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1079 comments on other peoples tracks.

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Zootman
Zootman 30th Mar 2026 05:47 - 21 hours ago

on Shouting at Ghosts by crucethus
Great track, spooky in places. Is that second section microtonal? I've been listening to those crazy Canadians too! Very creative and great sounding piece you made here. Cheers Chris.
Zootman
Zootman 28th Mar 2026 18:30 - 2 days ago

on Zwischen all den Menschen LIVE - TrueSisterBand by ManuelaB
Great to hear your voice again and your amazing band. The song is like getting a big hug from someone you love. Hopefully we hear more from you again but I'll understand if we don't. All the best, Chris.
ManuelaB
ManuelaB replied 28th Mar 2026 - 2 days ago
Hi Chris, thanks! We'll see what the future holds. Have a great weekend, best regards, Manuela
Zootman
Zootman 27th Mar 2026 02:31 - 4 days ago

on Silent assent by Danke2026
Nice touch at the end! Guitars sound amazing. Super tight and some great rythyms after that last little break. Not easy to play I'm thinking. Cheers Zoot.
Danke2026
Danke2026 replied 30th Mar 2026 - 10 hours ago
Random stupidities are always in our workbook.
We hate those metal appearances (outfit, hairs, fists, yeahhhs and so on ...)
We thank you Zoot!
Fistbump,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman 25th Mar 2026 08:19 - 5 days ago

on Forty Five by Captainsour69
Hey man. Nice track. The only one of yours I have I think are West Coast hellelula and Dick slicer. Might have others on my hard drive on the lap top but I'm away from home at the moment. Will try to remember to check....
Zootman
Zootman 17th Mar 2026 12:19 - 1 week ago

on Steps by Captainsour69
Been a while. I only read the lyric sheet after I listened. Yeah, there's a very depressing sense of deja vu in all of this shit. Same old crap, I'm so sick of it. And it's not even me being bimbed. Fucking monkeys never learn. Nice track though, well done!
Captainsour69
Captainsour69 replied 24th Mar 2026 - 6 days ago
It won't be long. Trump is making it really easy for the next guy
Zootman
Zootman 16th Mar 2026 16:55 - 2 weeks ago

on A Tribute to Woolf by TheFrenZ
Hi, beautiful track Frenz. I like ambient style music and this is a great one. Well done. I have Vital but haven't really used it for some reason. I'll check it out again now though. Cheers Zoot.
TheFrenZ
TheFrenZ replied 17th Mar 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks, glad you like it. Vital has its downsides; it is sometimes a bit heavy on the CPU, but it remains my first choice.
Zootman
Zootman 16th Mar 2026 08:54 - 2 weeks ago

on Digital Clap Trap by LNTL
Nice one man. Suitably warped and twisted. This sounds really fresh and original to me. Fun listen, would have downloaded if I could.... Cheers Zoot. p.s some cranking surf in the Catlins on the weekend...
LNTL
LNTL replied 17th Mar 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks Zoot I'm working on this track still so I'll make it downlaodable next update. I've not surfed since October but the next 3 days are sunny and offshore with some nice period swell so I think I'll go fall into a few.
Zootman
Zootman 16th Mar 2026 08:47 - 2 weeks ago

on Shapen In Wickedness by ValveDriver
This is sick man. You got some great sound design on those synths. Who needs distorted electric guitars when you've got growly electronic action like that? And even some Gregorian chants or some such like. This is a masterpiece in my book. Epic. Cheers Zoot
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 17th Mar 2026 - 1 week ago
Thanks, Chris. I'm glad you liked this one.

The choir vocals are from the Miserere mei, Deus, by the Italian composer Gregorio Allegri. I've always enjoyed it for it's musical content, and it fit in with what I had already started here, so I grabbed it up and ran with it.
Thanks again, man .
Take care.
Zootman
Zootman 10th Mar 2026 21:47 - 2 weeks ago

on Sugar by Danke2026
I think this is my favorite one yet off your new album. Your singer is having fun, it's infectious! You should post the lyrics, I'm curious to read them.
Danke2026
Danke2026 replied 13th Mar 2026 - 2 weeks ago
If I have some spare time (2 jobs, kids = one autistic) I'll try translating...
we thank you again my friend ...
fistbump,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman 10th Mar 2026 19:30 - 2 weeks ago

on Into the Sunshine by BaoBou
Great groove BaoBou. Typically great tone and phrasing on that guitar of yours. Keys really add to the feel too. Great stuff, Cheers Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 10th Mar 2026 19:03 - 2 weeks ago

on Modnex - Night Drive by Modnex
Fun track. Really well constructed in terms of its overall shape. The way it started I thought it was going to be pretty smooth and laid back, but then it got funky. Well done. Cheers Zoot.
Modnex
Modnex replied 11th Mar 2026 - 2 weeks ago
Thanks, Zoot! I appreciate the kind comment!
Zootman
Zootman 4th Mar 2026 09:45 - 3 weeks ago

on Rogue - The Monzder Squadd Ft Jeff Scheel by TheMonzderSquadd
Dude, I kept turning this up, it sounded so sick. Then I was getting warnings about extreme volume from my phone lol. What does it know? Love some of the vocal treatments in this. And the guitars of course. Good stuff guys, you got a unique style.
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd replied 4th Mar 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Hell yeah bro, crank it! Thank you brother, we're striving to be unique, its the only way we can true to ourselves. We can only hope that we can get the right person at the right time to go on this journey with us. We truly appreciate your support dude.
Zootman
Zootman 4th Mar 2026 02:13 - 3 weeks ago

on Black Sunday - Pnnywze by Pnnywze
Yo, did you get my oh so bad stems? Emailed them couple days ago...... And again, no worries if youdon't use them.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze replied 4th Mar 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Ive had internet issues the last few days, but I did get em. And nonsense, bro - Im masterminding the best way to use what youve sent. It might take me a bit, but the result will be pretty awesome.
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Mar 2026 08:23 - 3 weeks ago

on Life at Sea 2026 by ShortBusMusic
Stunning sound. I've listened to a few of your tracks over the years and I seem to remember they are often uplifting and positive and generally rather beautiful. This is no exception. Very enjoyable listen. As an ex and very bad sax player i appreciate the skill here. Cheers Zoot.
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic replied 3rd Mar 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Zoot, thank you for the very kind feedback. Ernie is an amazing player, and having him come along for the ride was special. As always your kindness is greatly appreciated. I hope all is well.

Bear
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Mar 2026 08:15 - 3 weeks ago

on shiny ruins by ffruto
Nice wee experimental track. Slight feeling of suspense or creepiness!
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Mar 2026 08:13 - 3 weeks ago

on The Witch - Pnnywze Mindway by Mindway
Yeah, great combination of talents here. Vox are amazing, powerful. And with the music to match. Sounds fantastic through my head phones. Top notch guys. Cheers Zoot.
Mindway
Mindway replied 3rd Mar 2026 - 3 weeks ago
Cheers Zootman! Thank you so much.
Zootman
Zootman 1st Mar 2026 08:05 - 4 weeks ago

on Times by Cyberflares
Far out Robin, you got me with this one. Right up my alley. Slow tempo, downbeat, lots of empty spaces, lovely changes in dynamics. Instant fav from me, or near enough. Cheers Chris.
Cyberflares
Cyberflares replied 1st Mar 2026 - 4 weeks ago
aye tempo was 115 im normally up at the 140 n150 lol cheers for the listen and comment man much appreciated :)
Zootman
Zootman 28th Feb 2026 07:49 - 1 month ago

on old taker by tjayboomin
Cool track, enjoyed this. A bit different in a very good way. Well done man. Chris Zoot.
tjayboomin
tjayboomin replied 28th Feb 2026 - 1 month ago
Godbless Zoot!
Zootman
Zootman 28th Feb 2026 07:40 - 1 month ago

on Sama Meditation by Flat2Forge
Very cool, mystical track. Fit for any self respecting, and whirling, dervish. I like trancy music like this, engaging but that still let's your mind wander. Great beat, excellent very well balanced production. Love it! Chris.
Flat2Forge
Flat2Forge replied 28th Feb 2026 - 1 month ago
Thank you!
Zootman
Zootman 28th Feb 2026 02:17 - 1 month ago

on CHENNAI by nooribeats
Definitely sinuous like a snake. You mailed that perfectly! Yes, hypnotic and trancy. I like this very much. Damn I was going to download but no go lol.Cheers Chris.
nooribeats
nooribeats replied 1st Mar 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Thanks so much!! Sorry, an artist already claimed the beat for a track so I want to respect his exclusive rights :)
Zootman
Zootman 28th Feb 2026 02:11 - 1 month ago

on I hear my shoes keep talking by RitajustRita
Nice one Rita. Great to hear you enjoying singing so much. You have such a rich vocal tone. Personally, I think I've lost since confidence with singing, I feel like I haven't done a track with vocals forever. I'm part way through writing one at the moment where I won't be able to avoid it tho lol. Anyway, top work again. Cheers Chris.
RitajustRita
RitajustRita replied 1st Mar 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Thanks, Chris. I'm glad you like it.
I know the struggle of not having self-confidence all too well. But I know...there comes a day when you feel good and you start singing to a beat where you really feel the vibe.
And voila...there's your track. You're writing lyrics. Take your time, and I'm waiting for your new track.
Zootman
Zootman 28th Feb 2026 02:00 - 1 month ago

on This Walk Through Life by glennwhite6504
Forgot to say, some of your phrasing and licks on this reminds me of Peter Frampton on the live version of Lines On My Face.
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 replied 2nd Mar 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Hello Zootman, Frampton was one of my favorite players back in the beginning, he was magical in a lot of his work...very inventive and just plain cool and edgy.....still a great player.
Zootman
Zootman 28th Feb 2026 01:59 - 1 month ago

on This Walk Through Life by glennwhite6504
Beautifully emotive guitar playing Glenn. I really like that a lot of your pieces are improvs. I wish I could translate thoughts and feelings into the guitar as you do. That would be heaven, so I'll keep trying. Cheers Zoot.
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 replied 2nd Mar 2026 - 4 weeks ago
Hello Zootman, I'll tell ya my friend, I take small ideas and depending on the music and the moments I invent a whole little starting point and just stay within my boundaries and let it go....sometimes it does not work out like I want but that happens to be life....its the experience be it good or not good, you keep going....theres no magic pill, its just the imagination....Im not a player as much as a dreamer....sure I throw in some major and minor pentatonic here and there, a little dorian or Ionian but thats about it....its there to be had but no to try is definitely out....its very doable.....especially if I can have a little success it must be doable.....appreciate the time my friend.......take care bro
Zootman
Zootman 27th Feb 2026 10:12 - 1 month ago

on A Fairy Spell by Kayos2
This is absolutely gorgeous. The music is lush, I mean it would totally stand up on its own even without your wonderful voice and fey storytelling. The guitars are outstanding as are the incidental fx

Plus I believe in forest fairies, I've seen them, especially if I've eaten the correct side of the mushroom lol.

Awesome stuff, Cheers Zoot.
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 27th Feb 2026 - 1 month ago
Thanks Zoot, for listening all the way through - we really appreciate that. They do exist, mushrooms or not, in my opinion. We need those lighter, Elemental energies in our lives ;)
Zootman
Zootman 26th Feb 2026 18:08 - 1 month ago

on Black Sunday - Pnnywze by Pnnywze
Might have a crack at what happens.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze replied 1st Mar 2026 - 1 month ago
Man, I hope u do, Thatd be awesome! Shoot me an email if u need anything
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