Tumbleweed

Listening to this one just makes me graateful we`ve got places like Looperman Scott...I can`t seem to find this kind of musical thoughtfulness on my radio..Yes...the vocal is really good...kind of laid back and the music really just fits to a T (& the little harmony bits)...imaginative choices in the instrumantation....there is a very long list of reasons why...but I just enjoyed listening to this one all the way...super bit of work mate.....Ed

Enjoyed the trip again Orlando...my thanks to you...I have been congratulating myself for discovering you HaHa...I repeat the comments in my email...a stellar bit of work again....will be in touch on that question about the themed mixes....didnt get much music time this past year but hoping that will change soon....Ed

H TV...just stopped back for another listen & let you know that if you are looking for a decent FREE B3 organ type VST check out one called ORGANized Trio...its not as good as the Native Instrument expensive version but for a free one its pretty dam good...gets lots of good words on the blogs...besides I just enjoyed some good ol blues-rock again....keep on...Ed

I stopped by here for some hip hop lessons Steve...you likely know its not on my regular listening menu, but since I`ve been around the Loop I`ve been finding these tracks that take it from the streets it originated on to some other place...and believe it or not its influence some of my own mixes to the point where I have concluded that a good hip hop beat layers in behind my more regular menu perfectly ( it does with most everything I think)...and puts a whole different spin on things...anyway...what I intended to say way...another fine contribution from you...built with your usual talent & creativity & enjoyed by this ol guy on the other side of the pond...good to hear a new one from you mate....great job...Ed

hey ronabo...if this is odd...put me down as being highly in favour of odd..haha...its the kind of smooth R&B that you do well...you can`t go wrong with our friend Joe`s company..but this one is your own...its the way R&B should be...really enjoyed this one...guess having listened to several of your mixes, I knew I would before I hit play.....right on.....and the mix sounds just fine....Ed

well....dig out that old cd and do some more Larry....I am a big fan of the original R&B..I have even done a few R&B mixes that are still sitting on my hard drive missing lead melody or vocals..as its not a style that my old guitar stuff fits easily with...I may get one posted some day....nice post....and I could stand lots more.....Ed

I like this one Ratsouk..the transition around 0:44 is a wee bit rough but does not detract from a very fine piece of music....well done.......Ed

well Mr P....I`m a believer that strong emotions and artistic talent are food for the most creative of results...and here you go and prove it again....big, rich, emotion-filled composition....that even causes old guys of my generation to use exclamations we are not noted for...like...beautiful....great job...enjoyed the listen....Ed

With a talent line up like that it should be excellent M.....and indeed it is...very pro playing & production...its the kind of modern approach to jazz (Latin) that I think makes the genre much more accessible to those of us who never really developed an ear for the old jazz standards ...and the fact thats its extra danceable is a bonus...bravo....a big well done to all involved.....Ed

classic good funk Carrol....enjoyed this one big time...have to agree with Eric...like the vocal bits you have here but you could really nail a funky vocal for this one...way to go....Ed

Its obvious you have the writing/lyrics abilities EYEDYE...the vocal delivery thing is one I have never mastered but looks like you are getting some input from our Looperfriends who know more about that than me...I agree with Orlando`s comments about the music/voice combination having a bit of the rock opera vibe...are you using a vocal coach at all??...might be worth a thought if you can find someone...I only mention it as I hear all kinds of potential in the way you combine words & music...and sometimes finding the right genre nitch is a key to falling into that more comfortable zone...my initial observation would be that your style might actually fit a pop music style better??...hope that doesn`t bug you as I mean it in a positive way....just keep at it...I`ve been doing it most of my life & still have a long way to go....good job....Ed

now this is different..unique...its had my ears paying attention all the way clindsay....it has the characteristics & freedom of indie music done with imagination and yet there is something about it that could attract the main stream....A tip of the old hat to you...I like your musical imagination...and I admire the talent.....keep doing it......Ed

some really tasty drums here FR...the basic kit in the first section got my attention even though it was not the intended star of the part...bass takes a nice part at the end of the 2nd section..amazing how effective the right kind of bass & bass line can be...like the bit of jazzy-lounge vibe in the last part...oh yes...lots of old school vibe so its got this nice combination of a comfortable feel whils keeping the ears perked for whats next...##### you spent more than a little time thinking this one together...works well & sounds good...and as always its good listening entertainment this afternoon over my way....Ed

Its got a really nice groove SJ...those little drops/transitions are something I sometimes spend less time than I should on but I think they work well...I didn`t really catch enough of the vocal part at the end to get a good handle on it...I usually try to make sure it is in the same space or a space that is complimentary to the space/atmosphere of the music mix...I like it so far...like you...I do not worry about genres when I am trying to compose and arrange a mix...genres are fine for those who want to abide by a particular set of rules...beat styles etc...but i dont find them useful (so I have to think about how the hell to I classify this when I`m done most of the time)....afraid I woiuld not be a good source of advice on composing habits....I usually have about a dozen compositions on the go...and one I am am focusing on...some times I find a new idea I can use one for...some times I too get sick of hearing something & hit delete so it leaves me free to think of other things...its all fun anyway....but I guess a more diciplined approach would be more productive....keep this one going.....Ed

I Like this one bidalote...and thats a nice chord prog...did you gate that rhythm guitar part?...works fine..gives a kind of more pronounced sence of rhythm...anyway...much enjoyed the listeh...a big well done to you...Ed

this is something special JAweGuy...music for the emotions...minimal, yet has an intricate touch that says all that is needed...I really like this...I hope you develop it further..the outro is spot on for what you may do next (if anything)...It was a pleasure to listen to just as it is....Ed

oh man Eric....this is way above and beyond good...I am sitting here imagining the kind of thought that went into the arrangement...the George Martin thing is quite prominent in the intro & 1st section & I really like the intricate instrumentstion...but the second part is just out-of-sight good laid-back listening...almost creamy with the rich instrumentation & really emotional progression in the backing...subtle melody development of the kind that creates mind pictures...the outro sounds fantastic & a great lead in to what comes next....If I sound like I`m gushing a bit....I am...no flattery intended...its just music of the finest calibre....Ed

I remember the day Scott....yeah...I`m way old....I can`t say I was ever a disco fan at the time...I was in the "If it aint rock n roll it aint nothin" mode at the time....but strangely enough it sounds much better today than it used to and my head has absorbed a much wider variety of beats, time sigs, etc...you do everything well my friend...this and all you do is the proof...very extra cool ending.....right on....Ed

vreative stuff going on here livingsoulsdie...and though its not my usual listening genre its great to hear some creativity brought to the familiar....a big well done to you...Ed

Anders....this is one hell of a fine dance mix...love the big kick beat & bass..and everything else that just kicks it into gear perfectly...If I did dance music I would want to do one like this..If you cant move to this you are not moveable....fantastic job & really nice production....Ed

nice clean production DeLaBeatz...a bit sudden ending?...Do you plan on adding a vocal?...the little hight synth part variations help but on its own with the same 4 key progression backing it all the way through it gets a bit repetative so a vocal would no doubt kick it up a notch...good job otherwise..keep on doing it....Ed

well Richie....any vocalist who wants pro accompaniament that kicks the song up to the stars should be knocking on your door...and you do it consistently...having tried it a few times I know it takes a lot of compositional (as well as musical performance) talents and the kind of patience/restraint that lets the vocal star...I listened to the acapella by Farisha & realized that I couldn`t likely do anything appropriate with it.....leave it to Richie...great bit of work all round my friend......Ed

that backing e piano bit gives this one a nice smooth vibe (and a little R&B kind of sprinkle)...it wouldn`t be out of place on the pop charts as its nicely paced and you obviously spend more than a little time on the composition/arrangement..maintains the pace & key prog but has enough of those little breaks & transitions to keep the ears tuned in...noticed you limited fairly hard but the production sounds good...well done Memphis....I think you`ve got a good one going on here....Ed

hey Enzotic...nice work on this one..I like the way you balanced the levels of the vocal and backing music..not really crazy about the bass synth sound (but thats just a personal taste thing)...kudos on keeping the accompaniment just right (a bit minimal) and letting the vocal carry the song.....a big well done to you...Ed

Damn...you do trance well Chris...not that I know much about it but I actually did post a trance track on the Loop one time (on a dare)...it is a roller coaster all right...and I wasn`t even thinking of getting off till it was done...really hits a nice stride in that second section around 1:40...then sails off into orbit at 2:36....o.k...now I need a rest....well done mate.....Ed