ShortBusMusic

Well, I don't know anything about this genre, and after listening to this, I still don't, haha. But I enjoyed it, really creative use of a variety of sounds. Keep on making music. I hope all is well.

Bear

Evan, I think most of the areas of critique have been covered (personally I think this is really solid work and there isn't that much to critique). Your bass playing is your strong suit, but I think you have a future as a six string gun slinger, haha.

I've had my eye on a PRS Custom 24 for a while, but I just can't justify the big bucks they are asking for it. So maybe I'll hit the lottery at some point and not feel bad about dropping $3,000.

I have a little secret to share with you concerning guitar chords. Instead of using standard tuning - E, A, D, G, B, E...try using drop D tuning (just tune the low E string to D) and then just bar the E, A, and D strings for your chords. Open would be a D chord (works as a major or minor chord), first fret is an Eflat chord, 2nd fret is an E, 3rd fret is an F and so on. You can pound some pretty intense rhythm work just using those 3 strings in drop D tuning. Maybe give it a try and see what you think.

Anyway, stellar work as usual. I really enjoyed it. Here's to a great 2015. Hope all is well.

Bear

Hey Neo, I'm no expert on rave, but I do have a pretty good ear for quality music and this is really well done. There is an awful lot going on, but you manage to weave it all together skillfully. I liked that change at the 2:00 mark as well...a "happier" feeling through that section, not quite as dark.

I can tell you all of the crazies in Las Vegas would be jumping away to this one. Well done my friend. Mix is special as well.

Happy holidays Neo to you and your family. Here's to a great 2015. I hope all is well.

Bear

EB, like Pete said so well, you really are amazing. You move from genre to genre with ease, always composing such powerful pieces of art. Truly chilled to perfection. Nothing to critique here, just a massive amount of admiration for your skills. I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday season.

Well done!

Bear

Hey Robert, I heard TG's version of this, but thought I would stop by to let you know how much I enjoyed your composition. This is tasteful RnB, done exactly as it should be, with just a touch of jazz. Great piano licks, and the strings are like the cherry on top of a sundae. Beautiful work man, really beautiful. Here's to a happy holiday season to you and your family. Thanks for sharing this gem with all of us.

Bear

Wow, how the heck did I miss this one? I always know when I hit play that I am going to hear a professional mix, and you did not disappoint. But you did something else, you managed to compose one of the best songs I've heard in quite some time. I think TG said this was a highway song, and that is my thought exactly. Since I travel quite a bit to see our granddaughter, I will download this one (thanks for that) to help all those miles pass by enjoyably. FANTASTIC WORK!!! This track belongs in a movie my friend. Happy holidays to you and your family Orlando.

Bear

I'm definitely old enough to remember the days of Earth, Wind and Fire and Tower of Power, and this one would fit nicely in either of their wheelhouses. The percussion on this is top notch (but all of your drum work is so, so good). You also managed to skillfully weave the other instruments around the percussion.

An enjoyable listen, Scott, added to favorites, and a huge thank you for getting my day started off the right way. Well done. Happy holidays to you and your family.

Bear

M, terrific work here. This one is one part jazz, one part rock, and one part fusion, stirred up and blended nicely to give all of us a terrific listen. When you have a great collection of musicians such as the ones gathered here, you will always end up with a great track.

Enjoyable from the very first note to the very last. Well done by all of you. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

Bear

R.P.S., you are a force of nature. I still cannot believe you aren't some experienced 35 year old producer who has been at this for a long time. I had no idea what moombahton is, so I'm glad I stopped by - got to hear a great song, and also a lesson on genres. I like the structure on this one, well thought out, and well delivered. I think the length is just fine, especially since it is a tune that could be playing in clubs.

Well done young Jedi, really well done. Man, by the time you get into your 20's you are going to be dangerous. Outstanding effort. I hope you and your family have a great holiday season.

Bear

Pat, I think you are a freaking genius, haha. You are like this mad scientist, building instruments, equipment, then applying your inventions in your work. The mix is special, especially with all that you have going on. I love this song. Innovative, avant garde, artistic fusion at its best. Well done my friend. I hope you and your family have a great holiday season. Added to favorites.

Bear

Richie, I always know when I hit play on any of your tracks, I am going to get an auditory treat, and a master's class on composition and production. This track continues to meet and exceed the high standards you have set for all of your music. I am constantly and continually awed by your musical prowess. This is beautiful work (it always helps to have such great vocals to work with).

Fabulous from the very first note. Really well done my friend. I hope all is well.

Bear

James, stellar work as usual on this one. It is never easy to work around a pella, but this one is so seamless that if I didn't know better, I would have thought it was recorded in a studio. Scott's drum work is exceptional (as usual) and your instrumental work is on par with his work.

Great mix and master as well. Nothing to critique on this. Outstanding effort gentlemen (and lady). Added to favorites!! Love that synth (is that hooked up to your guitar). I hope all is well.

Bear

Absolutely incredible voice....no words to adequately describe your talents, so all I can do is stand and applaud.

Bravo!!!!!

Bear

I know this is one of your older tunes, but it really is quality work. Her voice is stunning, and the production is excellent. Great song. It would really be something special if you could have had this one in the studio with some session players. Anyway, great job and I hope you are still writing and recording. I hope all is well.

Bear

Man, this is nice and you could really take it in a lot of different directions. After your intro, at the 35 second mark (or thereabouts) you could come in with some heavier electric guitar, bass, and drums and morph into a metal/alt rock section, then back into acoustic, then back into the metal/alt rock. Add some strings, really bring the volume up on the metal sections. Put some vocals in it, stir it up and I think you have a potential for a hit here. Really well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

I am not sure how I missed this one, especially around Halloween, but I am glad I discovered it. This had to be a "nightmare" to try and capture all of the meter changes, and have the chaos all meld together to make a cohesive track. Really innovative and a lot of fun to listen to.....looks like the 3 mad scientists got together and made this one work really well. An enjoyable listen and a tip of the hat to all of you. I hope all is well.

Bear

Like Ed, I don't listen to a lot of EDM, because much of it sounds the same. You, however, have found the secret to keeping my attention...you vary melodies, throw in dissonance, use dynamics intelligently....I guess what I'm saying is your compostional skills are really good and you translate your ideas into great music. Really well done (and I liked the quirky percussion outro - I never saw that coming). Well done, really well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

I said it 3 years ago, and I'll say it again....if you were only in the right place, you could be absolutely dangerous. Your sound is so current and relative, I really do hope you have been writing music and performing building a fan base. Just remember, you always have a bus driver if you need one :) I hope all is well.

Bear

What a huge collection of talented people. I do believe it would be nice if Looperman.com had a "must listen to" list on the home page. If it did, this song would be at the top of the list.

Downloaded to enjoy again and again and again M. There is nothing to critique here, simply 4:31 of pure joy. Thank you for allowing downloads and for posting this jewel. My kudos to all involved. I hope all is well.

Bear

Great work Joe. Your voice does sound quite a bit like Iggy Pop, and that's a great big compliment for sure. Like SJ suggested, the vox just need a little bit of reverb and placed a bit farther back in the mix. Other than that small critique, I wouldn't change a thing. Well done Joe, really well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

Pat, I knew Mark was on to something when I heard his rough sketch, but now hearing all of the additions, and then having them mixed and mastered by one of the best...well, it truly did turn out to be amazing song. Has a great Pink Floyd vibe to it with the addition of the vox and lead guitar. Your production skills are off the charts good. Thanks to both of you for putting in some extra effort on this one. It really is a special song now. Well done gents!!

Bear

Nicely done. You accomplish quite a bit using only a few instruments. There is plenty of room in this one to add some brass, sax, maybe even a bit of heavier rhythm guitar. It stands on its own, but if you ever wanted to take it to the next level, it has that potential as well. Good job. Hope all is well.

Bear

As Orlando stated, anytime you are working with Pete, you are in rare and talented company and definitely need to bring your A game. It takes some stones to take on a project like this, but I have to say you did yourself proud. Impressive work EZ and a tip of the hat to you for giving this one a whirl. Well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

Mark, another terrific job by you. It is an honor to occupy this virtual stage with someone of your skillsets, and in a perfect world we could do this one live. Since we live in an imperfect world, this virtual stage works just fine. Superb vox, guitar and harp man. And the mixdown is stellar as always. Another hit that I have on continual loop. Thanks for letting this old guy play along Mark. It was a pleasure. I hope all is well.

Bear

I always enjoyed the movie, and this song would have worked well with it. Percussion on this one is outstanding. That bass is nice and is the kind you feel as well as hear. Very suspenseful track that takes the listener on a great little ride. Nicely done FT. I know cinematic isn't your usual fare, but you certainly did well with this one. Maybe another in the future for us cinematic buffs? I hope all is well.

Bear