Zootman

Zootman

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New Zealand
Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
Last Online : 20th Dec 2025 - 14 hours ago
Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1022 comments on other peoples tracks.

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Zootman
Zootman 13th Mar 2023 09:53 - 2 years ago

on Step By Step 3 - Secretly Love You by BaoBou
Not sure how I missed this one but yeah it's a great song and excellent performance all round. How many vox tracks you layering? More than one anyway but it sounds really tight. You're a very good song writer you know....
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 13th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
Thanks a lot Chris! :) I'm having so much fun writing and sometimes I go back and think "did I do that"? :D
Regarding the vox layering, what I usually do is one lead and 2 background at roughly -10dB, spread over say 10L/10R. I did that in the beginning to give my vocal some "body" but u less the vocals line up it can also add chaos I don't need. So right now I'm trying to learn how to do that properly - that includes some quantizing, and I also add a gate to get rid of some of it.
Anyway, let me know if you have any tips on that.
Thanks so much for listening and commenting!!
Zootman
Zootman 9th Mar 2023 17:35 - 2 years ago

on Almost Free by tcpscore
You've got some very good work here, the coda on this one is pure dreamy, it put me in a good state of mind for the day! I can see how this is an interesting genre to experiment with, you've inspired me to listen and try some more. Cheers.
Zootman
Zootman 7th Mar 2023 09:57 - 2 years ago

on Do you feel me by smallpaul
Garage....uk garage....I have no idea what that is supposed to sound like. But I definitely enjoyed this track so I guess I need to educate myself. It kind of brings to mind everything but the girl in their more electronic guise. Maybe.
smallpaul
smallpaul replied 16th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
Hi mate sorry for the late reply, yes it's a genre eric minefield! Ha ha. Everything but the Girl yes I've got a few tracks on my ipod very good electronic band. Ben Watt is an excellent musician and Tracys vocals are beautiful. Protection by Massive Attack is a one of my all time favourites. Thanks for the kind review will be sure to return the favour. Regards Paul.
Zootman
Zootman 7th Mar 2023 09:52 - 2 years ago

on TODO TODO by phantomproduction
That voice could woo an angel, the chorus flies. And the mix sounds as thick and sweet as honey.
phantomproduction
phantomproduction replied 7th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
thanks Chris !
Michael
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Zootman 7th Mar 2023 09:47 - 2 years ago

on With You by Micky
Reading through all the comments I can't believe you're unsure about your own creations. I always find them bang on the money in every respect. And you have your own voice and sound. Unique and top quality compositions and performance. Couldn't understand the b52s references though, loved their first album...
Micky
Micky replied 7th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
Hey Chris, thank you for your nice comment. Well, this track is already 3 years old and meanwhile I've become a bit more self-confident when it comes to my music. That's also the reason why I dug up this track again. I think the comparison to the B52's just comes from the screams and heckling from the girls I used there. I can't explain it any other way. But I've often noticed that people sometimes make the strangest comparisons. Music is to a large extent a very emotional and subtle matter. Sometimes it gets extremely weird: I've been told that my music sounds like BONEY M... Daddy Cool, Ma Baker and stuff like that... I really didn't agree with that though and... yes... I was also a little offended! But even that was probably meant nicely.
AND it's still the case that comments like this nice one from you give me a huge boost. Thanks again. Cheers
Zootman
Zootman 5th Mar 2023 17:33 - 2 years ago

on CONCERTO IN THE KEY OF E by T576
Wow, so good to hear something this unique and brilliant on LM. I love the melodies (wonderful) all woven through, the drama, the evolution. Playful in places even. Great composition and production. It could have been twice as long but I'd say your eyes and ears would have fallen out and off!!
T576
T576 replied 6th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
Thank you Zoot, for the appreciated observation of this track, and yes by the time I was done with it, Like I had replied to pseudoble, my brain was completely drained. This was probably one of most mentally challenging genre's I decided to journey in to. Just to add, I took 6 months of my life to listen to nothing but classical compositions, By then I had learned to sight read. What I discovered was, this form of music consist of calculated movements emotions and instrumentation that perfectly fit together from intro to ending. Try this journey. You will love it in the end. PEACE. T576 OUT.
Zootman
Zootman 5th Mar 2023 17:22 - 2 years ago

on Ride Of My Life by dimestop
Hi Paul, been a while but this was a treat. Love your raps in this, you know you are a very good lyricist. Glad to read that things are going so well for you. I've had a pretty damn good couple of months myself. Looking forward to a bit more looperman time now hopefully.
dimestop
dimestop replied 5th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
thanks so much Chris, lovely warm comment. its great to here you've had a goodtime of late, im sure like me you wish good luck on everyone, its such a nice feeling knowing things feel right, hopefully it continues for us. its great to see you about and new material, ive already listened and commented on it class bro.
Zootman
Zootman 5th Mar 2023 17:10 - 2 years ago

on Bird Call by Maj2
I guess there is doom in the air at the moment. Both your tracks give me a feeling of clouds of black crows gathering in a darkening sky. Good stuff magic Maj!
Maj2
Maj2 replied 8th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
HAHA, Thanks, Chris.
Glad you like it mate.
Maj
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Zootman 4th Mar 2023 21:40 - 2 years ago

on I feel Im getting by pseudoble
I'd call it more jazz than anything, but first I'd call it unique and fantastic. Great stuff as per usual my friend.
pseudoble
pseudoble replied 4th Mar 2023 - 2 years ago
Hey thanks for the warm feedback mate - I see you posted your new one - sure some film-maker will want to steal it!! Give it another spin right now : )
Zootman
Zootman 11th Feb 2023 09:28 - 2 years ago

on Prairie - Grow Together by ProdTRAPDOC
Great vox mix at 1:40 of so, great track overall. Cool transition to the rock section and that coda is beautiful. Really well thought out and structured piece.
ProdTRAPDOC
ProdTRAPDOC replied 11th Feb 2023 - 2 years ago
Thank you!
Zootman
Zootman 5th Feb 2023 07:26 - 2 years ago

on simple guitar beat by randalld
Nice and melodic mate, far out, this is the first looperman track I've listened to since my expedition to the subantarctic and its nice to be back I must say. I got to listen to your verses on my shelter from the storm track - very cool lyrics, I think you nailed the vibe on that one. So thanks for that my friend.
randalld
randalld replied 13th Feb 2023 - 2 years ago
I'm glad you liked it and I hope you had a good time in the subantarctic, a cool experience I'm sure. I'm glad i could be your first listen back. cheers my friend
Zootman
Zootman 8th Jan 2023 04:36 - 2 years ago

on misunderstood demo by randalld
I'm a sucker for an accoustic and a voice and this is just a great dark little song. The minimalism and your lyrics give it gravitas and it sounds genuine and from the heart. Well done bro.
Zootman
Zootman 7th Jan 2023 22:33 - 2 years ago

on The End is Nye by Maj2
It's always the end of the world but it hasn't happened yet. I like the beat on this one, bit of a massive attack feel to it. By the way i emailed you a few stems, did u get them? What do you reckon?
Maj2
Maj2 replied 7th Jan 2023 - 2 years ago
Hi Chris.
Thanks, mate Gas and Electric £420 a month yes it has come to the end. I'm Glad you like it.
I did get your email and stems, I think is a brilliant idea mate. But we need to motivate the guys on LM and that is the biggest challenge.
Will see.
Maj
Zootman
Zootman 6th Jan 2023 10:02 - 2 years ago

on Night Call London Grammar Cover by JJWeekz88
Lovely voice and I really enjoyed the harmonies.
Zootman
Zootman 6th Jan 2023 09:57 - 2 years ago

on Past Future Plans by UncleErin
Listening to the start of this was like that moment when you first lie back in a nice warm bath and say oh yeah. Easy listening, relaxing but still engaging.
UncleErin
UncleErin replied 6th Jan 2023 - 2 years ago
Thanks for the listen and comments. Yes it is a laid back listen. I always start out thinking it will be energized but fall into a chill groove .
Thanks again
UE
Zootman
Zootman 5th Jan 2023 10:55 - 2 years ago

on Mellow Fellow by ilovebagelz
This sounds like some sort of twisted carnival music, or a soundtrack for a killer clown. Probably just me, but still, it's got an interesting vibe and I liked it.
ilovebagelz
ilovebagelz replied 6th Jan 2023 - 2 years ago
Thanks a bunch for the feed back! I'm reminded of Killer Clowns from Space. Funny enough I did work on a collab tilted "Dark Carnival- My Friend Aaron" on Youtube.

I def hear what you mean. When it gets to the 2nd phase, I hear exactly the twisted carnival vibe you describe. Def helps to read an outside perspective that broadens my view.

Appreciate it. :)
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Jan 2023 19:09 - 2 years ago

on the sun and the moonchild by LoyaSauce
Sweet track bro. Like the melody and lyrics and minimal instrumentation. Works for me.
LoyaSauce
LoyaSauce replied 1st Oct 2024 - 1 year ago
I'm glad you liked it!
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Jan 2023 19:00 - 2 years ago

on Es el amor by POLIMAR
Beautiful tasteful track. Maybe a slight latin influence? Thanks.
POLIMAR
POLIMAR replied 4th Jan 2023 - 2 years ago
Thank you so much Zootman! Yes, lots of influences indeed :)
Zootman
Zootman 3rd Jan 2023 18:57 - 2 years ago

on blablacar vendredi by phantomproduction
Very groovy boogie woogie get down track.
phantomproduction
phantomproduction replied 5th Jan 2023 - 2 years ago
thanks Chris for your stop and comment !
Michael
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Zootman 3rd Jan 2023 08:14 - 2 years ago

on Easter Tree Ark Island by BeatzEazy0521
An unusual mix of elements but I enjoyed my trip. More ambient than Industrial maybe.
Zootman
Zootman 30th Dec 2022 11:02 - 2 years ago

on Forking Road by monkwee
Ah this is great. Got that silky smooth monkeee sound. Bend that guitar, lovely tone. Pretty psychedelic. Key sounds same as that Neil young song down by the river maybe. You know I've still got your track old souls sitting in a project waiting for me to try singing. And thanks heaps for your lovely comment on my track.
monkwee
monkwee replied 16th Feb 2023 - 2 years ago
dude thank you truly for the kind words! dude i'd love to hear anything you come up with in terms of vocals for that track or any of my others for that matter! we oughtta collab on some new shit some time! thanks again man, much love!
Zootman
Zootman 26th Dec 2022 10:11 - 2 years ago

on Babylon Tower X crappy children guitar by BananaLu
I like the rough and raw edge on this. Good melody. You could easily work it up into a really good rock or pop song.
BananaLu
BananaLu replied 26th Dec 2022 - 2 years ago
amen, thank you Zootman.
raw is my new goal for 2023.
i want to start with my roots again, i send you a pm. and im weird and mental not on this planet. i live in the void. but im honest.
Zootman
Zootman 24th Dec 2022 05:58 - 2 years ago

on Wheres my Weedman X Mudhoen by BananaLu
What's up? Hope all is well in the banana republic! I remember this great track and especially your voice very well. Still sounds awesome. Have a good one.
BananaLu
BananaLu replied 25th Dec 2022 - 2 years ago
hey Zootman, nice welcome. banana republic went online. Now i can eat more bananas a day without to worry. i can finally doing some crappy painitings and weird music.
Zootman
Zootman 24th Dec 2022 05:54 - 2 years ago

on Trap Artist by DijamMusic
Different from you magic Maj. Nicely glitched, cool bass. One of these days I'm gonna make a fool of myself and try singing of rapping on something like this... Have a good break my friend.
DijamMusic
DijamMusic replied 26th Dec 2022 - 2 years ago
Thank you, Chris.
Glad you like it mate.
I hope you will sing on it.
Enjoy your time with the kids mate.
Maj
Zootman
Zootman 23rd Dec 2022 09:52 - 2 years ago

on RHODESY Back to Basics Classic Organ House by RDSYproductions
I don't know much at all about house music. A friend turned me on to Tosca a while ago and I love them. I guess they are house?! Anyway I like this stripped down beat and instrumentation. Vox sample works well too.
RDSYproductions
RDSYproductions replied 24th Dec 2022 - 2 years ago
Thank you Zootman! I will be uploading a new track at some point today, This a Vintage piano house track so keep a look out pal!

Hope you have a fab Christmas

RHODESY:)
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