Zootman

Zootman

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Joined : 16th Jul 2020 - 5 years ago
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Zootman comments on tracks

Zootman has posted 1100 comments on other peoples tracks.

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Zootman
Zootman 29th Sep 2025 11:14 - 9 months ago

on Lifes Last Ember - an interlude by ValveDriver
This is beautiful, thought provoking music. The intro with those dark textures is excellent but the star for me is the acoustic guitar play with it's slightly unusual melody. Real guitar? It's beautifully recorded and played if so. Amazing really. Cheers Chris
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 29th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
Chris, how are ya, man?

Here's the thing with me and guitars. I have a guitar, I can knock out some decent riffs and ideas, but my actual playing ability is.....not good. So, I come up with the ideas on a live guitar, but then replicate everything with VST's in my tracks. that way they actually sound like it does in my head...not in my amp. I know it's a little disappointing to hear that they aren't live in my tracks, but at least they originated on one. That's gotta count for something, right?
Anyhow, I'm glad you liked this one, and thank you for such kind words.
Take care.
Aaron
Zootman
Zootman 24th Sep 2025 11:33 - 9 months ago

on Battery - Pnnywze by Pnnywze
Another epic composition. I seem to remember you were into metal back in the day. Great mix. Loving all the changes in mood and vibe along the way. Cheers Chris.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze replied 26th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
U remember correctly. I was a Rhythm guitarist for a minimally successful band years - no, ages ago. Instead of random projects I want to just have my music be this varied all the time. Thanks for listening man
Zootman
Zootman 23rd Sep 2025 18:52 - 9 months ago

on Emotions by BRYAKOV
Really like this, and the last one, no fear. It's real. All the best, Zoot.
BRYAKOV
BRYAKOV replied 24th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
Hey thanks for the feedback! Means a lot!
Zootman
Zootman 20th Sep 2025 08:14 - 9 months ago

on Industrial Resolution by BadNode
Now that's some heavy duty noise brother. Great drive, synths sound so thick they could be pea and ham soup. Nice one, Zoot.
BadNode
BadNode replied 22nd Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
Haha tasty!! Thanks Zoot!
Zootman
Zootman 20th Sep 2025 08:10 - 9 months ago

on Bad Habits by dimestop
Hey Paul, second listen for me. Sounding great man. Loving your lyrics as usual. Nice colab. Chur chur, Chris.
dimestop
dimestop replied 20th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
thanks Chris, when i had a break, i done alot of thinking and critiqued myself to pieces, to many tracks, spreading myself to much, now its a slower pace, i think i learnt a huge lesson too, quality over quantity, Robins music was so apt for that vocal its a fantastic piece of music thanks for your comment mate
Zootman
Zootman 20th Sep 2025 08:06 - 9 months ago

on AKA CHARLIE by BananaLu
Hey man how you doing? Mighty fine I'd say if this is anything to go by. Loving your vibe on this. Guitars and bass sound great, vocals fantastic, unique as usual. Everything sounds wicked to me, nice sound and not overproduced. Look forward to hearing more. Cheers Chris
BananaLu
BananaLu replied 20th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
Thank you zootman, I'm feeling good. I changed a lot of my production style and focused just on eq and compression. It was one of your comments in the past. I got overboard with my meters. I learned a lot from you just listinging to your production. All that cinematic 3d synth stuff I copied. Hope you don't mind. I'm just your Stan.
Zootman
Zootman 15th Sep 2025 20:11 - 9 months ago

on Reset by TheFrenZ
I wholeheartedly agree with your words. I have very little faith in the integrity and quality of any of our so called leaders. Anyway, I like the track, being a reggae lover since my teens. I'll message you later for the stems, though we have corresponded before, maybe you still have my email. Cheers Chris
TheFrenZ
TheFrenZ replied 15th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
Glad you like it, email sent :)
Zootman
Zootman 13th Sep 2025 11:49 - 9 months ago

on Dystopia vs Utopia by Flat2Forge
Very cool track, quite psychedelic in a way. Lovely synths and piano motif. Very enjoyable for me. The thing with dystopias is you have to recognize you're living in one in the first place.... Cheers Zoot
Flat2Forge
Flat2Forge replied 14th Sep 2025 - 9 months ago
Exactly, we've been living in a dystopia for a while now, and the worst part is we're going downhill with no brakes. But there's always room for hope, which is why I wanted to create a bridge with a different vibe.
Zootman
Zootman 7th Sep 2025 07:54 - 10 months ago

on Spirit Walkers by Kayos2
Very cool track guys. Well done both of you. Totally pro compared to my garage band thing. Your vocal gymnastics here and there remind me a little of older Kate Bush. Yeah, so good!!
Kayos2
Kayos2 replied 7th Sep 2025 - 10 months ago
I will take that gladly - she is my all time fave artist! Thank you so much Kay
Zootman
Zootman 4th Sep 2025 21:10 - 10 months ago

on The end of the sad days by Danke
What's this about an EP?! Lovely track, brilliant composition and so well played I am green with envy. All the best, Zoot.
Danke
Danke replied 8th Sep 2025 - 10 months ago
Thank you bro!
Hugely appreciated from you of course!!!
Fistbump,
Danke
Zootman
Zootman 4th Sep 2025 21:05 - 10 months ago

on I understand by BaoBou
It's been a while eh. Lovely intro and piano with a heart felt vocal. And your guitars sound as good as ever. That's such a full, warm and gritty sound. Quite stripped back in a way, there nothing there that's extraneous. Good job my friend. Zoot.
BaoBou
BaoBou replied 6th Sep 2025 - 10 months ago
Hello my Zooty friend! Thank you so much, that's a great comment!
Zootman
Zootman 4th Sep 2025 20:31 - 10 months ago

on Second Serving by StratOli
Love a bit of solid, funky blues, this sounds great. Lead is great, perfectly complemented by some lovely tight rhythm guitar. You got in the zone on this one. Crisp recording and mix too. You need to be careful, one day I'll hit you up to play some decent guitar on one of my tracks. Cheers Zoot.
StratOli
StratOli replied 5th Sep 2025 - 10 months ago
Thank you Zootman and I'll be more than happy to participate on one of your tracks. Is that being careless? :-)
Zootman
Zootman 1st Sep 2025 05:05 - 10 months ago

on Gamma by aboemusic
Beautiful!
aboemusic
aboemusic replied 2nd Sep 2025 - 10 months ago
Cheers :)
Zootman
Zootman 25th Aug 2025 10:00 - 10 months ago

on Time2Transform by LNTL
Such a sweet track. I enjoyed the uplifting and transcendental vibe. Some nice synth lines and percs in there too. Good composition and mix. Cheers Zoot.
LNTL
LNTL replied 25th Aug 2025 - 10 months ago
Thank you Mr Zootman :) that means a lot. I'm only just getting started in music production and am stuck on a 2009 Imac with an old copy of Garageband.
I listened to some of your tracks yesterday - really enjoyed them all - you have a lot of creative and productive talent. I especially liked the one with Desmond Tutu I think it was, such nice vibes.
Million thanks and much respect.
Zootman
Zootman 24th Aug 2025 21:13 - 10 months ago

on A Good Thing by Micky
This sounds so lush Micky. I've always dug your vocals. The timbre of your voice sits so well with this music and vibe. And thanks again for your bass on that other thing.... Cheers Chris
Micky
Micky replied 27th Aug 2025 - 10 months ago
Thank you Zootman Chris ... glad you liked it ... and glad you liked it!
See you soon
Micky
Zootman
Zootman 24th Aug 2025 21:09 - 10 months ago

on Shadow Road Shuffle by ValveDriver
Can u send me the track pretty please? Email is on my profile....I was also going to send you something of mine the other day that maybe needs some guitar but couldn't see a way to message you.
Zootman
Zootman 24th Aug 2025 21:07 - 10 months ago

on Shadow Road Shuffle by ValveDriver
Upright bass? What vst? Sounds cool whatever it is. This is a super cool track man. Sounds like something Tarantino would have put in one of his films. Or maybe The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. What is the bpm please?
ValveDriver
ValveDriver replied 24th Aug 2025 - 10 months ago
Zoot, how's it goin'?
I'm glad you liked this one. It was a fun little project.
I sent an email your way. I'm sure you'll recognize which one is mine. You (anyone) should be able to contact me through looperman here. I didn't turn off the "contact me" option. I don't even know if that's a possibility.
Either way, let me know what you have planned.
Take care.
V.
Zootman
Zootman 24th Aug 2025 21:00 - 10 months ago

on For a No that never betrayed peace by AnthonyAttard
Kia ora Anthony, I love your poem very much. And I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment you communicate. I don't know what else to say. I see what is happening in the world and I feel anger, sadness, some despair, and not a whole lot of hope for the trajectory we seem to have set for ourselves. But I will still hope.
AnthonyAttard
AnthonyAttard replied 25th Aug 2025 - 10 months ago
Let's hope that diplomacy, which is the way nations communicate, will give an end to the wars we are talking about. Humanity needs a future.
Best regards, Anthony
Zootman
Zootman 20th Aug 2025 07:18 - 10 months ago

on BLACK ROCK by weston63
Kia ora Nick, thankyou! This is a pretty mad mix of EDM and metal or something.... anyway, very creative. I don't mind at all what you do with my vocals. I just love hearing someone elses vison and what they create. It's always insprining. Speaking of inspiration, Netflix is showing a doco on Devo at the moment here in NZ. Now those guys had a crazy vision. Thanks again, I dig your music. Cheers Chris
weston63
weston63 replied 20th Aug 2025 - 10 months ago
Hi Chris thanks I was a big devo fan back in the day still am, give me a shout if you have vocals thanks
Zootman
Zootman 6th Aug 2025 11:09 - 11 months ago

on Dive In Blind by dimestop
Hi Paul, it's good to hear you back. This is emotionally touching, well done my friend. The lyrics are excellent. I also feel like you've stretched out a bit more in terms of melody on this one. Look forward to more.... Cheers Zoot.
dimestop
dimestop replied 6th Aug 2025 - 11 months ago
thanks Chris, i'll be here less often but still play a part, yeah I'M trying a few new ideas out, i'm just about finished my next mastering terms but I'm in no rush, your latest is top quality mate, i was impressed, speak soon Chris
Zootman
Zootman 5th Aug 2025 10:15 - 11 months ago

on For Real - Pnnywze by Pnnywze
Hi Aaron, been a minute man. Classic moody and dark Pnnywze with a dam hot vocal. Intro and breaks are cool as. Cheers Zoot.
Pnnywze
Pnnywze replied 6th Aug 2025 - 11 months ago
Yeah I was gone for a few months, unable to do music. I about lost my sanity. I'm back in the saddle now tho lol. Ive got alot of ideas and plans floating around in my head, hopefully I'll be sharing some of those fruits here as they happen. This one was kinda like getting back to my roots, and it felt really good. Im glad u enjoyed it bro
Zootman
Zootman 5th Aug 2025 10:10 - 11 months ago

on post punk 1 by xack3r
Cool. Not sure about punk but it's a great track. Liking the guitars, you play them? I'd call it more Indie maybe but the guitars almost bring to mind the old surf rock tunes. You could definitley expand this I reckon. Cheers Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 5th Aug 2025 10:05 - 11 months ago

on Guitar Melody 4 by MusicByVon
Nice melodic little piece, pretty chilled. Not sure I'd call it jazz but hey. I'm only listening on my little computer speaker so can't quite work out if its a guitar or keys. Ciao Zoot.
Zootman
Zootman 15th Jul 2025 20:40 - 11 months ago

on Last Night by RichardShekari
The Buddha knew it well too! Nice track with a sentiment I feel in my core. Cheers Zoot.
RichardShekari
RichardShekari replied 16th Jul 2025 - 11 months ago
Thanks so much for the kind words, Zootman
Zootman
Zootman 15th Jul 2025 20:38 - 11 months ago

on As If You Didnt Know by kingmt77
Been a while since I had my fix with one of your creations. That bass and the funky drums pulled me straight in. Change ups are seamless. I've probably asked you this before but what sax vst do you use? Cheers Zoot.
kingmt77
kingmt77 replied 16th Jul 2025 - 11 months ago
Hello Chris. The stop, comments, reaction and fave is appreciated big time. You know the funk is deep down in the bones LOL! The sax used here is from Kontakt 8 Suite Grooves library. Peace.

Mark
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