Mykael, outstanding vocal work. I suspect you are trying to mix your vocals into an already mixed track.....if so, it will be virtually impossible to get them to sit in the mix like you want them to.
I'm not criticizing your mixing skills (it sounds pretty good), but I think this has a ton of potential if mixed and mastered properly. That's the nit picking part of the review.
Now for the fun - man you have such great vocal chops. You have the potential to really be a star, you just need the right material and the right studio. You find that and dude, you are going to go places. Just remember I've got a bus and I can play a little guitar and piano as well as haul your equipment, haha.
Very nicely done. I'll keep checking back for edits to this one. I hope all is well.
The reward goes out to you for making me laugh so hard, my dog woke up and took notice! (referencing "haul your equipment").
I am grateful for your comments and encouragement. You are among the best artists on this site(IMHO)whose thoughts matter to me, so trust me when I tell ya if there is ever a time when you do need to be "critical" of something of mine you've listened to, I'm ALL ears. With that said I'm VERY happy you enjoyed what you heard.
Man Timmons, you are bringing it with this one. As for getting a vocalist for it, I think Carole (if she has the time) would be perfect for this one. Not only does she write great lyrics, she sings like an angel. And she can sing in several languages so she's the perfect candidate for this one. Here's the link to her profile:
This one is a 10 the way it stands, adding vocals will take it up another notch. I'll check back to see what happens. As I always say with your work Timmons - OUTSTANDING!!! I hope all is well.
Thanks again Bear, you always know how to lift spirits. I may look around for some talent for it. I've already sent it out to a broader spectrum to see if I could find someone professionally. But again, thank you for listening. It is always a pleasure to hear from you! I hope you and your family are doing well.
I'm no expert on house, but I like where you are headed with this one. Great intro, and the song has some really strong elements to it. I have a feeling when you add the vocals, things are going to change quite a bit to accomodate them. It will be interesting to revisit this one and see what happens to it. There are some great female vocalists on this site, so hopefully you can find the right "dance partner" for this one. I hope all is well.
I miss Daniel around here, he's such a talented guitarist. You really added a whole new dimension to his track. Terrific work with the flute as always. As Zeerb said, this is nicely chilled - like iced tea on a hot afternoon. Beautiful tone and a beautiful song. Well done.
Grotesk is one mad talented dude. My only complaint is why only 2 minutes long? I would have loved another verse and chorus. But that's a good thing, always leave them wanting a bit more.
Really well done and you received good advice from radioilluminati. People have volume knobs and they can use them - that's why I can crank all of my equipment to 11 hahaha. Seriously, really good work. I hope all is well.
Thanks man! After listening to this track hundreds of times I felt that if I made it 2 minutes long it would increase the chance people would re-play it again. Agreed, Grotesk is extremely talented, after hearing the original instrumental I knew SubHuman could bring out it's full potential.
Well, I guess senility has finally set in, not sure how I missed this one but I am glad I discovered it.
This is radio ready Richie, absolutely amazing from start to finish. Sublime piano work, and the guitars, holy cow, a master's class in how to play one.
Mix is perfect as is the whole song. Nothing here but a massive amount of respect for the great musician/producer/arranger that you are. Beautiful work Richie and Steve. I hope all is well.
Thank you so much for the comments - it really makes it all worthwhile when fellow musicians appreciate the efforts made. Steve is simply an amazing guitarist and arranger and class always shows.
Now that is my kind of drum and bass! A combination of drum and bass and jazz fusion....I think you might be on to something here. Skillfully constructed, and a great mix. Piano work was spot on as well. Nothing to critique here, just a well done song. Hope all is well.
Hey Mark, really well done (except for that bass line, haha). Maybe if you still have all the pieces parts you can eliminate that short section through there until the 2:35 mark, then maybe line up that bass line through 3:02 (maybe chop it up a bit to make it fit the rhythm). Other than that I really enjoyed the effort. Hope the knee is better and all is well.
Great to hear from you, and thanks for your honest comments, glad you liked in essence and spot on with the bass line!! I appreciate your constructive comments and will definitely have a go with what you suggest, a big thanks for that. Knee now full recovered ( unlike me!! ) and things are fine. Hope all is well your end.
MisterAllea, this is a great composition, that shows a lot of thought - and talent. Beautiful piano work, I always love a piano in minor keys, but when you add the strings, that's where the true emotion of the piece comes into play. I can definitely see this one working in a film.
Hey Holly, it's Bear here (Barry Morgan). Your voice is better than ever, but you illustrate your mad compositional skills with this one as well.
I figured you would be famous by now (wake up record companies, she's a star waiting to be discovered). Your voice is simply as good as it gets, it really is radio ready.
This song is definitely a "add to favorites" and it really is good to see/hear you again. Beautiful track. I hope all is well. Welcome back.
Outstanding work EYEDYE. You have a nice quality to your voice. I think if you had an opportunity to sing this one in a studio you would be amazed at how good you would sound.
This one has huge potential, especially if you want to add instrumentation (strings, bass, guitar, and possibly some percussion). It has an epic feel to it as it stands, but a ton of potential as well if you want to take it to another level. Really sounds like something Coldplay would do (and I happen to really like Coldplay's music). Very nice job. I hope all is well.
Love the dynamics on this one....great transitions, mix is spot on as well. No critique here, just a great beat that leaves a lot of room for a vocalist to do their thing. Much respect my friend. I hope all is well.
Man Richie, you never ever disappoint....just stellar results time after time after time.
No critique here, just a big smile listening to real pros at work. You always set the bar so high....and set an example for the rest of us to try and emulate. Awesome track.
Thanks for your very kind words. Always nice to have a good ear listen to my music. Thank you.
UK treating me well although in New Zealand visiting family at the moment. It's a tough life!! Back to UK middle of March and hopefully get some writing and recording done. Good to be back on the loop.
Well you two are in great form on this track. Great driving funk/blues/soul going on that wraps Patricia's voice like candy :) Nothing to critique here. Just keep cranking out the hits gents. I loved every minute of it. Hope all is well.
Bonjour DOMR. Chanson amusante. Il coule bien et le mélange semble assez bonne. Pas sûr de la dissonance de la protection, mais pour la plupart, il s'agit d'un effort solide. Bien fait.
I've always been a fan of the pan flute, and have listened to Zamfir for a long time. This song reminds me of some of his work. Beautifully arranged as always and such a joy to listen to Behnam. Like all of your work, this one is special indeed.
This went perfectly with my morning coffee. Thank you my friend for the peaceful interlude this morning. I hope all is well.
! wonder to discover U haven'T check this one out earier Bear ! I thaughT U had listened this old trial ..anyway many thnx for attention & time Master ...& yes , there's a secundine naturam depth & dimension in sound of Native american & Afro & Zen flutes which sounds hypnotic for me ...this old trial of mine in Bb was my ever first collab in Vocal version feat Mariah Dawn .
& this has made it memorable for me Bear.glad if U've enjoyed iT ,& thnx for sharing your sense with me & us about it. all the best .___Behnam
I have to agree with the others....this one definitely has "liquidity" to it, flows so nicely. Mix is really crisp as well. Great little track that's been produced nicely. Nothing to critique here, just a really enjoyable listen on a sunny Sunday morning. This song, plus my coffee, made my day start out just right. I hope all is well.
Coffee and a sunny Sunday morning... a really nice combination and one we have been lacking over here for a while (the sun bit that is!!) As usual a real big thanks for listening and your very much valued comments, really glad you enjoyed it...hopefully as much as the coffee and sunshine!! a big thanks again Bear.
It sounds like you are figuring out the usage of loops just fine :) But the real star of this show is your marvelous voice. You have some mad vocal talent and I look forward to more of your voice in the future. Thanks for sharing your talents with all of us. I hope you are feeling better.
:)
oh yes I'm better .
i'm not a singer just sing what I hear in my head but promise to sing bette next time .
I'm a fan of opera and theatrical sound tracks
and composing a proper platfrom for that genre needs more knowledge and skills than mine .
I've just found many marvelous loops from you to create a classical composition.
I promise second will be better than this first attempt .
i am honoured to see your comment .
really appreciate your feedback and support.
Just to echo the others, there is nothing to critique here...this one is ready for a film!!! It has a Celtic feel to it, maybe because of the haunting violin.
Beautiful piano work throughout as well.
Everything is spot on.
God what a beautiful piece of music Orlando, from start to finish. Absolutely flawless like a 20ct. diamond.
Many thanks for your phenomenal and generous comment! You just have to read the newly written description to fully discover what is that Celtic feel all about!:)
I see/hear what you mean....sometimes good to show warts and all, hahaha. I enjoyed this one and am not perplexed. Thanks for the feedback again, it is greatly appreciated.
Really nice work, like sitting in on a jam session. Sax is pretty realistic sounding so hats off to you for that...not an easy thing to do. Some of the best songs I've heard were jam sessions, and this is no exception. Hope all is well.
First thing I want to know, is when this hits the big time, who do they write out the check to.....Mark or Larry, hahaha.
Like the others have said, a few minor tweaks to the mix would take this one over the top. Just a suggestion, but maybe bring the acoustic/vocals up to the level of synths, etc. in the mix. While the acoustic and vocals in the beginning are nice and soft....and sitting a bit to the right in the mix (at least in my headphones), I think they are missing that stereo picture that would really benefit them. They seem a bit flat and mono compared to the rest of the piece.
Anyway, I'm simply nitpicking here. It really is a great tune even if you leave it the way it is right now. Great job Mark...er Larry, haha. I hope all is well.
Hi Bear,
Great to here from you, and this alto-ego of mine sometimes has me wondering who would pick up the money!!! I suspect Larry would win!!!! thanks for your advice and will be taking it seriously, but it also really nice to know that you like it the way it is. Things are fine this end and hope all is well across the water.
Take care,
Mark/Larry!
Hey, when are you guys going to hit the road....I've got a bus I can take you around the country in, hahaha. Excellent work, beautiful vocals, great instrumentation and a perfect job on a really great song.
No critique here Kenny, just massive amounts of respect for all of you and a huge thanks for sharing this one with all of us. I hope all is well.
Behnam, you my friend are a genius....absolutely a genius. I would like to echo Steve's sentiments about you taking up a great cause, and this song absolutely captures the gut wrenching emotion that comes from thinking about all of those kids being forced into slave labor.
This song demands a video!!!! Man, this is so good on so many different levels....and that guitar is just fantastic.
Nothing to critique here, just massive amounts of respect Behnam. And a huge thank you for allowing the download.
on Have You Seen My Girl by Mykael
I'm not criticizing your mixing skills (it sounds pretty good), but I think this has a ton of potential if mixed and mastered properly. That's the nit picking part of the review.
Now for the fun - man you have such great vocal chops. You have the potential to really be a star, you just need the right material and the right studio. You find that and dude, you are going to go places. Just remember I've got a bus and I can play a little guitar and piano as well as haul your equipment, haha.
Very nicely done. I'll keep checking back for edits to this one. I hope all is well.
Bear
I am grateful for your comments and encouragement. You are among the best artists on this site(IMHO)whose thoughts matter to me, so trust me when I tell ya if there is ever a time when you do need to be "critical" of something of mine you've listened to, I'm ALL ears. With that said I'm VERY happy you enjoyed what you heard.
Love & Light,
Mykael
on EXOTIC INSTRUMENTAL by Timmons2
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This one is a 10 the way it stands, adding vocals will take it up another notch. I'll check back to see what happens. As I always say with your work Timmons - OUTSTANDING!!! I hope all is well.
Bear
on Evolution - ID - Colab Request by 500000
Bear
on Acoustic Guitar with Talking African Drum by UChris
Bear
on Might of Titans by SubFreq
Really well done and you received good advice from radioilluminati. People have volume knobs and they can use them - that's why I can crank all of my equipment to 11 hahaha. Seriously, really good work. I hope all is well.
Bear
on I dont need you featuring Stephanie Kay by RichieWinn
This is radio ready Richie, absolutely amazing from start to finish. Sublime piano work, and the guitars, holy cow, a master's class in how to play one.
Mix is perfect as is the whole song. Nothing here but a massive amount of respect for the great musician/producer/arranger that you are. Beautiful work Richie and Steve. I hope all is well.
Bear
Thank you so much for the comments - it really makes it all worthwhile when fellow musicians appreciate the efforts made. Steve is simply an amazing guitarist and arranger and class always shows.
Yes, I would love to hear this on the radio!!
Best
Richie
on No sleep tonight ft Bonnie Rabson by smallpaul
Bear
on Illusions by larrywiggles1
Bear
Great to hear from you, and thanks for your honest comments, glad you liked in essence and spot on with the bass line!! I appreciate your constructive comments and will definitely have a go with what you suggest, a big thanks for that. Knee now full recovered ( unlike me!! ) and things are fine. Hope all is well your end.
Very best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on Gentle Persuasion by Tatiacha
I lived in Brookings for several years, and Gold Beach was always a great place for a lunch stop :)
Really good effort on this piece. Keep up the great work.
Bear
on On the Road by MisterAllea
Stellar work my friend. I hope all is well.
Bear
on Here I Am by Holly
I figured you would be famous by now (wake up record companies, she's a star waiting to be discovered). Your voice is simply as good as it gets, it really is radio ready.
This song is definitely a "add to favorites" and it really is good to see/hear you again. Beautiful track. I hope all is well. Welcome back.
Bear/Barry
on Leaving The Shadow by MOONLYTE
This one has huge potential, especially if you want to add instrumentation (strings, bass, guitar, and possibly some percussion). It has an epic feel to it as it stands, but a ton of potential as well if you want to take it to another level. Really sounds like something Coldplay would do (and I happen to really like Coldplay's music). Very nice job. I hope all is well.
Bear
on U P S O L U T E L Y by GalanticMusic
Bear
on What am I to you featuring Pauline Wright by RichieWinn
No critique here, just a big smile listening to real pros at work. You always set the bar so high....and set an example for the rest of us to try and emulate. Awesome track.
I hope the UK is treating you well.
Bear
Thanks for your very kind words. Always nice to have a good ear listen to my music. Thank you.
UK treating me well although in New Zealand visiting family at the moment. It's a tough life!! Back to UK middle of March and hopefully get some writing and recording done. Good to be back on the loop.
Richie
on Been Missing You - Featuring Patricia Edwards by ScottFranco
Bear
Ciao,
Franco & Scott
on EXITUS by domr30
Bear
on admiration of the nature by deciBel
This went perfectly with my morning coffee. Thank you my friend for the peaceful interlude this morning. I hope all is well.
Bear
& this has made it memorable for me Bear.glad if U've enjoyed iT ,& thnx for sharing your sense with me & us about it. all the best .___Behnam
on Precious Moments - Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Bear
Coffee and a sunny Sunday morning... a really nice combination and one we have been lacking over here for a while (the sun bit that is!!) As usual a real big thanks for listening and your very much valued comments, really glad you enjoyed it...hopefully as much as the coffee and sunshine!! a big thanks again Bear.
Very best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
on fairy tale by Prelude
Bear
oh yes I'm better .
i'm not a singer just sing what I hear in my head but promise to sing bette next time .
I'm a fan of opera and theatrical sound tracks
and composing a proper platfrom for that genre needs more knowledge and skills than mine .
I've just found many marvelous loops from you to create a classical composition.
I promise second will be better than this first attempt .
i am honoured to see your comment .
really appreciate your feedback and support.
on The Summer Of Minor Regrets by Orlando51
Beautiful piano work throughout as well.
Everything is spot on.
God what a beautiful piece of music Orlando, from start to finish. Absolutely flawless like a 20ct. diamond.
Beautiful, simply beautiful. I hope all is well.
Bear
Many thanks for your phenomenal and generous comment! You just have to read the newly written description to fully discover what is that Celtic feel all about!:)
Best wishes___Orlando
on I am Perplexed by laviathin
Bear
on Saxifonic by laviathin
Bear
on Dont let me go - Larry Wiggles aka Mark Jeffries by larrywiggles1
Like the others have said, a few minor tweaks to the mix would take this one over the top. Just a suggestion, but maybe bring the acoustic/vocals up to the level of synths, etc. in the mix. While the acoustic and vocals in the beginning are nice and soft....and sitting a bit to the right in the mix (at least in my headphones), I think they are missing that stereo picture that would really benefit them. They seem a bit flat and mono compared to the rest of the piece.
Anyway, I'm simply nitpicking here. It really is a great tune even if you leave it the way it is right now. Great job Mark...er Larry, haha. I hope all is well.
Bear
Great to here from you, and this alto-ego of mine sometimes has me wondering who would pick up the money!!! I suspect Larry would win!!!! thanks for your advice and will be taking it seriously, but it also really nice to know that you like it the way it is. Things are fine this end and hope all is well across the water.
Take care,
Mark/Larry!
on Needle and the Damage Done Cover by Darkreine
No critique here Kenny, just massive amounts of respect for all of you and a huge thanks for sharing this one with all of us. I hope all is well.
Bear
on NO to child labour Behnam ZanDi deciBel by deciBel
This song demands a video!!!! Man, this is so good on so many different levels....and that guitar is just fantastic.
Nothing to critique here, just massive amounts of respect Behnam. And a huge thank you for allowing the download.
And for all of the links.
EPIC work brother, absolutely EPIC
\m/ \m/
Bear