Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 23rd May 2026 - 6 hours ago
Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1099 comments on other peoples tracks.

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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 :)
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 09:45 - 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 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!
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