Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 7th Jul 2026 - 7 hours ago
Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1100 comments on other peoples tracks.

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Zootman
Zootman 29th Jan 2025 04:17 - 1 year ago

on On The Train by BaoBou
Top song writing again and vocals so good and clear in the mix. Suits the mood I always get sitting in a train tho the other train song association that comes to my mind is The Who's 5:15 off quadrophenia but that's a different kettle of fish. By the by, your writing reminds me of The Humps here in looperman but he hasn't been around for a while unfortunately.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 29th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Getting compared to the Who can't be a bad thing ;) I'll listen to that one though, I imagine it's quite different!
Zootman
Zootman 29th Jan 2025 04:15 - 1 year ago

on On The Train by BaoBou
Top song writing again and vocals so good and clear in the mix. Suits the mood I always get sitting in a train tho the other train song association that comes to my mind is The Who's 5:15 off quadrophenia but that's a different kettle of fish. By the by, your writing reminds me of The Humps here in looperman but he hasn't been around for a while unfortunately.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 29th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
OK, that's an awesome song "Out of my brain on the train". Nice!
Zootman
Zootman 27th Jan 2025 18:39 - 1 year ago

on Migrating by MzCinema
Yep, I could listen to a lot more of this.... Lovely work.
Zootman
Zootman 27th Jan 2025 18:32 - 1 year ago

on A Good Day by ConsciousEntitySound
Cool vibes and thoughtful composition. Nice interludes. Love this one.
ConsciousEntitySound
ConsciousEntitySound replied 27th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Zoot, glad you dig bruv
Zootman
Zootman 21st Jan 2025 15:51 - 1 year ago

on 250119-110bpm by JohnMatteson
I think there's some great ideas in there. To me it needs the bass a little more up front to anchor it or else periods with a more steady drum beat. Plus I felt like I was waiting for the drop after the intro that didn't quite come. But there's some beautiful dynamics in there and I like the track. I'll be interested to see how it devellops. Whew I don't generally critique to that level, I must like the track!
JohnMatteson
JohnMatteson replied 22nd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Z I really dig your insight and input, it really gets my mind to think more about dynamics and the mix, thank you so much!
Zootman
Zootman 21st Jan 2025 15:34 - 1 year ago

on Imperfections by StratOli
A nice listen with sweet clean tones and recurring melodies. Enjoyed.
StratOli
StratOli replied 23rd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you Zootman, yes sometimes clean tones is what I'm looking for. That's great if it turned out to be enjoyable for you (even just a bit!)
Zootman
Zootman 19th Jan 2025 23:17 - 1 year ago

on VT Nights x KayOS - Red Red Roses by Kayos2
You piqued my interest with the owl impersonations. Ah yes just heard it lol. Very cool vocal processing and love the lyrics. True story?
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 20th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
I watched 4 youtube vids to get the owl right - first squeaky one is female and the deeper one is the male. Not actually a true story, I'm afraid. When I wrote the lyrics, I wanted the Spirit Lady to be very much in her own frame, so she died alone but I didn't want her to die by a disorder or disease - Oli said let it be lightning! Kerching, then the story was complete - Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated - Kay
Zootman
Zootman 17th Jan 2025 19:02 - 1 year ago

on Terra by AnthonyAttard
Very nice track. Interesting fusion. I find it curious that despite being quite a robotic beat, trap lends itself to this sort of atmospheric, cinematic music. Cool stuff.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard replied 17th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Oh yes, it is quite a robotic beat, unfortunately programming the drums and in general the rhythmic part takes a lot of time and there is a lot one should know about these instruments. I try to make the track "realistic" but it is clear it is not the real thing. It is very pleasant though that in general it gave you the feeling of atmospheric, cinematic music.
Thanks a lot for your comments
My best regards, Anthony.
Zootman
Zootman 17th Jan 2025 18:47 - 1 year ago

on Friends by Micky
Wicked, one from my favorite LM duo. Had to listen straight away. Your voice and the production is fantastic as it always is. Great song, love the words. This is just dreamy, well done both and hi to jynxz.
Micky
Micky replied 23rd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hi Chris, oh yes, it really is dreamy. But combined with a pinch of hope. And you know yourself that that is a real currency at the moment!
Btw (CAN) ... I had a listen to MOTHER SKY lately ... still great!
Cheers and all the best to you,
Micky
Zootman
Zootman 12th Jan 2025 07:58 - 1 year ago

on Vizzio Freestyle - Morash Freestyle Beat by TheMonzderSquadd
Yeah man, this is cool. I don't listen to much rap or hip hop but every so often I get the urge. I think I'm still stuck in the 80's as far as hip-hop is concerned cause I still love my Public Enemy - probably cause I tend to gravitate towards music with a message when it comes to this genre. Anyway, I can't even imagine trying to pull something like this off, even just in terms of the timing and the phrasing. So respect on that, the vox were totally on point. Actually, pretty funny the lyrics in places. Cheers man.
TheMonzderSquadd
TheMonzderSquadd replied 23rd Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks alot for listening, man. Its crazy but i honed my vocal styles and my ad-libs by freestyling basically everyday for years - I started when i was 15 years old, and my brother was always helping and encouraging me. In all honesty, Aaron's talent and knowledge of music has always been limitless to me, I always wanted to understand and learn the stuff that he does, even a bit jealous at times. But then i realized that our talents are meant to work together to achieve even greater things. Hes been telling me all that for years lol. one day it all just clicked for me.I think we are only going to get better as we do more projects, 2025 is our year.
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jan 2025 10:31 - 1 year ago

on Crashes by Danke
I remember this track well from several years ago. In fact I think I hit u up for the download. Loved it then, love it now.
Danke
Danke replied 11th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Yeah! Not the latest one from us... :-)
Band prod ... wanted to play live but weren't able to write some useful lyrics on it ...
thanx Zoot ...
fistbump,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jan 2025 10:27 - 1 year ago

on Stepping into the Void by FRITZOMATIC
Nah man this is cool. Enjoyed my listen. Cheers Zoot.
FRITZOMATIC
FRITZOMATIC replied 11th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you Zoot!!
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jan 2025 10:24 - 1 year ago

on The Savage Wins by BCVProductions
Man that's a big fat sound in terrms of production. Wasn't expecting the guitar. Nice surprise. Cool vox and lyrics too. Great track.
Zootman
Zootman 11th Jan 2025 10:20 - 1 year ago

on Back To Vegas by glennwhite6504
Super smooth and chilled. Lovely guitar tone too. I could imagine this as a soundtrack to a cool laid back sequence in a surf film. Sunset and slomo... Beautiful.
glennwhite6504
glennwhite6504 replied 11th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Hello Zootman, I wanna thank you for checking this track out and your comments and thoughts.....I'm constantly looking for the tone goldilocks zone and with so many different ways to reach....I got kinda close with this track....still working at it.....thank you again my friend.
Zootman
Zootman 10th Jan 2025 10:36 - 1 year ago

on Where the wind blows by Wooster27
It's not easy to make a happy and uplifting track but you've succeeded here. This was just what I needed after the day I just had. Cheers Zoot.
Wooster27
Wooster27 replied 10th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Well Im glad it worked for you, thanks for the compliment.
Zootman
Zootman 8th Jan 2025 09:52 - 1 year ago

on VT Nights x KayOS - Why dont you rock me by Kayos2
Pretty wild vox, vamping it up good! Guitars sound great and I enjoyed the quieter break down sections too with the keys (?). Interesting work, enjoyed!
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 8th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thank you for appreciating my vamping ;) Glad you liked it - esp. as you really know ur stuff - cheers Zootman
Zootman
Zootman 4th Jan 2025 22:09 - 1 year ago

on Transmission by yampaja
Funnily enough I just spent 3k on my gear box. Enough from me now sorry for all the messages lol
Zootman
Zootman 4th Jan 2025 22:04 - 1 year ago

on Missing Things by yampaja
By the way, love this one. Suggests lots of melodies for vocals. Anyone sung on it? I might have to ask for the wav file. If you had the time and inclination you could email it. Think my email is listed on my profile.
yampaja
yampaja replied 6th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
Thanks Zoot. I did this in Logic. Not sure how I would get it to you.
Zootman
Zootman 4th Jan 2025 22:02 - 1 year ago

on It Could Be It by yampaja
Kia ora from NZ. Man you have some amazing stuff on here. So diverse and willing to experiment and have fun.

When I go back and hear early stuff and read the comments I think Looperman was probably a much cooler place than now. Too generic now a lot of the time.

I took the liberty of looking up Flat Top, looks beautiful. U really a forest ranger? I'm an ecologist...

Lastly, I wonder what your daughter thinks of this now? It's classic.

Cheers Zoot
yampaja
yampaja replied 6th Jan 2025 - 1 year ago
She is starting like it more these days. She grew into a great singer and has performed at some large venues.

I've been patrolling the hills, clearing trail and fighting forest fires for quite a while now.

Looperman was a small community back then. Easily digestible.
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 :)
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