Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 12th Feb 2026 - 2 hours ago
Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1048 comments on other peoples tracks.

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Zootman
Zootman 4th Jan 2025 02:00 - 1 year ago

on Moss Mother Part 1 - Sun by ValveDriver
Still completely masterful!!! I would have gone for Epic but that's been done previously lol. Tumeke.
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 4th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you, Zoot. As the creator of this one, I don't think I'll get tired of hearing "Epic". lol I appreciate you taking the time to listen and comment. Thank you again..
Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman 2nd Jan 2025 21:42 - 1 year ago

on VT Nights x KayOS - Lights Out by Kayos2
Ha, talk about my track being eclectic. This is also pretty genre defying. It's an awesome mix of elements. Your vocals sound so good on this and so clear and intimate in the mix. It's a fantastic track all round.

Lyrically pretty cool too. Though very different in tone, it put me in mind of Watching You Without Me (Kate Bush) track in terms of its story/theme:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SI5_xqBVr-s

All the best
Chris
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 2nd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hey Chris - I have been a KB fan since 1978 ;) She is my biggest inspiration - Thank you for your kind words re the vocal and lyrics - the lyrics found a world of their own on the initial loop by Fish Tongue. I had so much fun making this track. It is so awkward when you have to put in just one genre, isn't it, lol. Have a great night, Kay
Zootman
Zootman 2nd Jan 2025 10:48 - 1 year ago

on Eves Beat 2024 - Set Fire to it All by Nonube
Figured you had to be cooking up something. Always a treat to hear what you've been up to, and always a surprise. This is typically genre defying and unique. Happy new year mate.
Nonube
Nonube replied 4th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hey Buddy - having a few more days off so 'playing' : )
Zootman
Zootman 2nd Jan 2025 10:43 - 1 year ago

on Prime by PaperKup
Darkly beautiful. I'd call it more ambient than orchestral but that's by the by. I like different stuff like this. Cheers Zoot
PaperKup
PaperKup replied 2nd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Zootman, thanks for the listen and feedback.
Zootman
Zootman 2nd Jan 2025 10:33 - 1 year ago

on 4-1 - What Do You Do by BaoBou
Mix sounds balanced, crisp and clear to me. You've gut a knack for writing really good catchy songs with a proper structure. Not easy to accomplish . And your musicianship is outstanding as always. Happy new year mate!
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 2nd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks so much buddy. Your mixes are always excellent so if you approve of mine, then I must finally have learned something :) happy new year again!
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2024 17:20 - 1 year ago

on The Beat - MELO HOUSE by UndergroundStudio
Cool beat. That slightly off kilter synth stab glitches it nicely.
UndergroundStudio
UndergroundStudio replied 27th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Yup :)
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2024 10:14 - 1 year ago

on In Your Eyes by AlanMcLarenProject
Yep spaghetti western to start with. But then it morphs. Love the bass work. Interesting track.
AlanMcLarenProject
AlanMcLarenProject replied 26th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks a lot for listening :)
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2024 10:06 - 1 year ago

on Not Quite In Hades by MzCinema
This is beautifully done. Lovely soft keys, slight feeling of menace and subtle mood changes. Mix is real nice, doesn't sound over compressed, nice warmth to it.
MzCinema
MzCinema replied 26th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you for your comment and feedback! I'm glad that's what you thought of the mix, I hope to improve and experiment more with the sound in future.

:)
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2024 09:54 - 1 year ago

on Sortis by kemossabe
Deep and dark.
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2024 09:49 - 1 year ago

on The Ballad Of Snot Boogie by JAICrews
Fantastic groove!!
JAICrews
JAICrews replied 26th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks Z!
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2024 09:45 - 1 year ago

on Dont Give me your Jingle Bells - 2025 by BaoBou
Fun track! Not so much this one, but often your music reminds me of Steely Dan for some reason. Nice sneaky wee message at the end too, thanks!
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 26th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Yeah 100%. Currently working on another very Dannish track, but I guess this one had a bit more Paul Weller/The Jam in it :)
Zootman
Zootman 25th Dec 2024 17:46 - 1 year ago

on Goodbye summer by merzbau
It sounds like a little dance to me.
Zootman
Zootman 24th Dec 2024 18:03 - 1 year ago

on On The Astral Plane by Micky
This sounds like something I'd try and do, but do not nearly so well! Love it Micky, took me nicely away from myself. Merry Christmas.
Micky
Micky replied 2nd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Chris, great to hear from you and I'm especially happy that the track did something for you. I wish I could have recorded it under better (technical) conditions... but the mental circumstances couldn't have been better.
Best wishes,
Micky
Zootman
Zootman 22nd Dec 2024 18:59 - 1 year ago

on Pain Drops by Mosestone
This is really cool, like it a lot. Your voice and the music, except for the rocky bits, somewhat remind me of Fat Freddies Drop. Enjoyed the lyrics too. Nice one.
Mosestone
Mosestone replied 22nd Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Apreciate the feed back Zootman.
Zootman
Zootman 21st Dec 2024 17:53 - 1 year ago

on Dont Be Jub by yampaja
Smooth and jazzy and nice tones. I see you list Fat Freddie's, I've seen them a couple of times here in NZ. Great band.
Zootman
Zootman 10th Dec 2024 10:15 - 1 year ago

on 4- I wont miss you by BaoBou
Very cool to hear you again Baobou! Been trying to get a chance to do some listening but life is very busy at the moment, bit of a transitional phase going on for various reasons. Anyway, this is gold. Such a sweet intro. Pro performance and mix. Just great happy fun all around. Cheers Zoot
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 12th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you so much my friend!
I've been in the same hole for the past year or so. Couldn't get the creative juices going, couldn't find the time, couldn't find the energy, the words I wanted to say, no interesting melodies, nothing that stuck.
I did 2-3 things that I think helped me:
* I completely rearranged my office/studio so everything was a bit easier to find again. The easier it is to play, the better
* I went to a concert that inspired me a lot! (Jacob Collier). Also, because he is so insanely good, I sort of felt freed up to be crap and do my own thing
* I started simple. The simplest exercise I could find, some 30 second clip. It helped me to find the fun in the process again, and then the rest came naturally.

Don't be hard on yourself. You are a creative guy - even if you don't write anything for a decade, it's still there, and you'll be back.

Hugs!
Zootman
Zootman 5th Dec 2024 08:42 - 1 year ago

on DC4 beat by Nonube
Who cares about genre? Got a jazzy vibe tho. This is great, enjoyed it a lot. You should check out another looperman artist Pseudoble. I think you'd dig it maybe. Wish I had some time to create, just listening to the odd thing at the moment. Cheers Zoot.
Nonube
Nonube replied 13th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks for the recommendation Zoot maybe in the summer holidays, time to listen and create
Zootman
Zootman 5th Dec 2024 08:37 - 1 year ago

on cliffside demo by wxll321
Very nice work. I love this kind of ambient music. Was listening to Eno's Apollo album earlier today so this fits my vibe. Cheers Zoot
wxll321
wxll321 replied 5th Dec 2024 - 1 year ago
thank you so much
Zootman
Zootman 26th Nov 2024 05:23 - 1 year ago

on Play it Cool by pseudoble
Typically high quality, unique and genre defying track from you, my brother on the wrong side of the ditch!
pseudoble
pseudoble replied 27th Nov 2024 - 1 year ago
Ha - Thanks Chis - yeah I think you might be on the nicer side. And thanks for the nice comment too. Just wasted a couple of hours that I should have been doing something around the house on a not so good track called ' sad young man at a disco ' (eat your heart out duchamp) - Ill send it to you for a laugh - needs a bass line!
Zootman
Zootman 24th Nov 2024 05:47 - 1 year ago

on VT Nights x KayOS - Love Vibration by Kayos2
Very professional guys. You got the vox sounding awesome and captured a great vibe. Never had much luck at the disco personally....
Zootman
Zootman 23rd Nov 2024 00:21 - 1 year ago

on The Journey by JAICrews
No worries. Sounds mean now!!
JAICrews
JAICrews replied 23rd Nov 2024 - 1 year ago
Thanks!
Zootman
Zootman 21st Nov 2024 17:31 - 1 year ago

on The Civil Disobedience Opera Tape by JohnnieSmoke
Ok so now I feel like I'm the victim of some subliminal advertising lol. You're mad. At least it was a positive message...
JohnnieSmoke
JohnnieSmoke replied 21st Nov 2024 - 1 year ago
I think you will love this, it's not music, it's musical but it's an audio show.
You are in for a great surpirse, I have been sitting on it for three years, all the pieces finally came together for part one to be finalized.

Listen to T.S.a.A - Blackjack Episode One -The Blue Glow Part One - Claiming The Universe - Dwelling by Johnnie Smoke on #SoundCloud
https://on.soundcloud.com/XWdt4
Zootman
Zootman 19th Nov 2024 09:09 - 1 year ago

on Sail Away by RichardShekari
Spreading that positive vibration Richard, I like that! Joyous it is.
RichardShekari
RichardShekari replied 19th Nov 2024 - 1 year ago
Thank you so much, Zootman! I'm glad the song resonated with you. It's all about sharing joy and positivitylet's keep the good vibes flowing!
Zootman
Zootman 19th Nov 2024 09:01 - 1 year ago

on Resilient Notes ft KayOS by dimestop
This is awesome man, well done. Love the track itself too - well done to the vintage nights team.
dimestop
dimestop replied 19th Nov 2024 - 1 year ago
cheers Chris, its always great to collaborate with the guys, this is our third track together and im over the moon with the results, Oli is the magician he weaves all the magic and he always seems to get the music right and highlights our voxs to capture the emotion we try to put into our productions, thanks for the listen
Zootman
Zootman 18th Nov 2024 16:54 - 1 year ago

on The Journey by JAICrews
I listened to this earlier. I really like the vibe, it's really quite psychedelic. Your guitars sound great, as I remember from other tracks is yours. Organ is cool. What are u using? The mix has a nice thickness to it. I'm not sure about the fairly extreme panning on the guitar all the way through though. Maybe a bit much, but then again it fits the vibe I think you were going for. Cool stuff, Chris.
JAICrews
JAICrews replied 22nd Nov 2024 - 1 year ago
Hey Z, sorry for the delay in replying, but i wanted to remix this song first. After relistening to it, you were right about the panning. Not sure what you meant about "what I'm using", but for organ I'm using the Vintage Organ collection by Native Instruments, and for the thickness of the sound I used Denise Audio's Bass XXL. Thanks for the helpful review. Jimmy
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