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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...bet 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

Hey Rats...what a coincidence...I have a few hundred vinyl LPs stacked out in the garage & took a look through them the other night to see if I had anything that would entice somebody to come and buy the whole load....& I found the LP with this one on it in the pile...HaHa.....nuts...but big fun & we could all use more of that....and by the way...you did a mighty fine job on this one (I even learned the German lyrics to this one time).....Ed

Welcome to The Loop samern...I am sure you will find good musical friends here....I am always interested in hearing the compositional thinking, arrangements and special elements that musicians from different parts of our world bring with them...you do it well...I do not listen to a lot of metal rock but I do really like groups like Nightwish (Norway) that bring the melodic approach to it...Goth rock...I enjoyed this one...you have obviously put a lot of thought into making it not just metal...but melodic metal..good job....Ed

nice intro build...good clear production Eighteen..well done...Ed

hell yeah...thought The Doors were going to start playing along with that intro bass line..meaty stuff with extra protein...your mama dont dance & your daddy dont rock n roll kind of feel but this one drives along with better power that gets the parts moving...there are a crazy bunch of people doing this...wish I was there...party on...love it silverman.....I`ll be back for more....Ed

Well Dave....you dont post as often as many of us (me in particular) would like...but when you do..man you just raise the bar...I`m not really sure what to even say about this one...for me, its an example of what might be accomplished when a group of fine musician /composers/ producers get together and build the music with thought and patience...(I`ll have another chat with myself about my lazy habits..but it hasnt worked before)...let me just say I enjoyed this one immensely...and I raise my glass in respect to all of you..(its just beer but I like it)...great stuff mate....Ed

danke seems to have a way of keeping things fairly simple yet grabbing your attention...and I think you have kept that approach going here TG...When I think of the songs that have stuck in my hear for years a big majority of them also have that same quality...you do it well my friend...I never stop by your place without being impressed and well entertained...great stuff..and delivered to my speakers just the way it should be.........Ed

Trying to create a mind picture with just the music...compositional thinking...is great fun & something I love to try to do myself EB..I sometimes think that music can communicate more than words...and you do it well.....this is one cool trip...carried that vibe you describe really well...nice mix of genres (which we shouldn`t pay attention to when we are creating stuff...we can figure it out later)...nice upbeat vibe...so maybe there is hope for us on Pandora....see you there.....Ed

I echo Orlando`s comments Ookami...very proficiently played and very enjoyable listening...I think piano is a wonderful instrument and to my taste it stands perfectly on its own as well as in the company of other instruments...I dont have a good piano vst myself (and I do not play keys well enough to invest much in one)..I often use the piano sounds in my old Alesis QS6 synth (sample based) that I have had since the late 90s...very nicely done...keep them coming...Ed

Hi clindsay....I really like the way you have left the vocal clear and uncluttered here plus mixed in the additional vox parts....even better is the fact that leaving out the drum stuff allowed the vocals & choir to create their own rhythm...very cool indeed....great job my friend really enjoyed what you have done here and the sensitive way you developed the composition...take a well deserved bow....Ed

yes...very cool chill with a nice R&B kind of vibe that reflects some of your influences kd....enjoyed this one...your music deserves much more attention & many more listens my friend....you do it well......Ed (that little warbly vocal bit around 1:28 do sound a tad perculiar..is that the way it was sung?)

Hey Alex....definite fav here...love the cool yet funky vibe and the way you fused the instrumentation & beat together...I like the first 2 sections best I think but the whole thing is good listening in my book....more of a Latin vibe to the second section I think...while the 3rd part reflects more of a jazz vibe....It is a very unusual compositional approach to include the distinctively different styles in one mix...but it certainly makes for a most interesting listen...