ShortBusMusic

I think you are headed the right direction. The vocals need to be mixed better...too far back in the mix (especially the section around the :45 mark.....they almost seemed muffled). I'm sure your label will get this sorted before you release it. Other than the mix issues, I think it's a great start. Hope all is well.

Bear

Bro, I saw your posts in the forum. It can be a rough place to make a point. That's why I make it a point to rarely go there. Anyway, you have some skills. Keep making music, let the BS roll off your back....like the rain, it all ends up in the gutter anyway.

Really nice work here.

Bear

Good flow on this one, nice job on the lyrics as well. I am no expert on hip hop, but I do know you have skills. Just keep at it. There are a lot of rappers out there with a lot less ability than you who are making a pretty good living at this. Keep the dream alive. Hope all is well.

Bear

Not too bad. The singing is actually pretty good. I would like to hear this one fleshed out a bit more to see where you go with it. I definitely would keep working on it.

Bear

You have a good start here. I look forward to the finished product. Hope all is well.

Bear

Great driving bass line, and I absolutely love the piano work on this one...that haunting pad.....exceptional work. Stylistically a bit like listening to Marcus Koch. Well done!!

Bear

Patricia, I'm such an idiot (must be old age). I didn't know you had posted this as well (I'm glad you did). So, my apologies for not coming by sooner and thanking you again for such a wonderful job you did on the vocals for this. You are a rare talent, and I'm so glad you so generously share that talent on my projects. You really are the best.

I was humbled by this when I first heard it, and feel the same way now as I listen to it for the several hundredth time. Thanks again for gracing this one with your gifts. I hope all is well.

Bear

I love spaghetti, especially the western kind. It's always fun to go back a few years and listen to your work. This piece is timeless, and really does belong in a movie. I watched Cowboys and Aliens last night and this would have worked in several scenes.

Awesome Wayne. Love your guitar work. I now await a spring break song from you, haha.

Bear

Vis, I love reggae, and I really love this one. I hit the download button so fast I almost broke my finger, hahaha (thanks for the generosity). I listened to that vinyl in the 70's and you nailed the vibe.

The mix on this one is flawless.......

studio quality is what it is.

I just wish I could sing, haha. It stands on its own as an instrumental. Freaking awesome Vis. One for the favorites playlist.

Bear

I know absolutely nothing about DnB. But I do know great music when I hear it, and this is great music. It's difficult for me to offer any kind of constructive criticism, especially when I enjoyed it so much, so I'll just sit back and sip my coffee and enjoy the song.

Sometimes a smile is the best review one can receive. I'm grinning from ear to ear :)

Bear

Wow Bonnie, like Ed, I can definitely hear an Adele-esq quality to your voice. I love minor chords, and piano, and things that are stripped down and "unplugged." There is room for strings, drums, etc. but this also stands well on its own.

I am a huge fan of your vocals though. You are a wonderful addition to the Loop. I love the fact that you aren't satisfied with this one. That type of attitude will take you a long way in this business. Keep posting the hits. I hope all is well.

Bear

I listened to this twice, once on monitors and once on headphones, and both times were an absolute joy!!! There is not enough cinematic music on Looperman, especially not as good as this.

Absolutely fantastic voyage, great transitions, terrific dynamics.....everything a great cinematic piece has to have. I won't comment on the ending either ;)

Bravo.

Bear

Oh man, I'm a fan already. This really is top notch work and I'm glad you decided to share with all of us here on Looperman. Wonderful sound.

Everything about this one says it should be a hit and you should be famous.

Welcome to Looperman and the best of luck with your music career. You have mad skills and everything it takes to make a really good living at this.

Bear

Oh man, was this one a nice surprise.

Wow!!!!

This is just fantastic work. Great vocals, great instrumentation, great mix and master.

One of the best tracks I've heard in while.

Beat of luck with this one. A few more like this could just make you famous.

AWESOME!!!!

Bear

Crucethus, this is so good on so many different levels. My theory professor actually told me I should quit music and take up another hobby, hahaha. God I hated that SOB....

Back to this track, this is outstanding work. The composition is outstanding, well thought out, and well delivered. You have mad skills as a musician as well.

This one is definitely one for my favorites list. I had to grab a download (thanks for that).

A beautiful listen and a great way to start out my Wednesday. I hope all is well.

Bear

You know, if this was a baseball game, you would be batting 1000!

Another great song, one that is radio ready and current enough to be heard on radio stations all over this land. You seriously have some remarkable vocal chops.

Like Malu I am a huge fan of your work, and I look forward to your next posting.

Until then, oh oh oh oh oh, you are so so so so good. Hope all is well.

Bear

Your mermaid can flat out play!!! Seriously, beautifully composed and executed. The mix is flawless. And this one is definitely ready for prime time.

Thanks for posting this wonderfully calming piece. Well done.

Bear

Hey Eato, I have to agree with Pat. I wouldn't believe that it would be possible to have a track this laid back with a tempo of 170bpm (especially drum and bass), but you really pulled it off. Nice production, with a nice clear mix.

I appreciate the shout out. Keep at it.

Bear

There are covers, and then there are covers that actually are as good as, or even better than the original. This one borders on the latter. This is one of my wife's favorite Prince songs of all time. She's heard many covers of it, and was never really impressed. HOWEVER, your cover had her standing and applauding. She said she would PAY for your version!!! That means she was hugely impressed.

But since you put it up for download, I grabbed a copy and she will have it at the top of her favorite song playlist on her IPod. She thanks you for that :)

Absolutely one of the best renditions I have ever heard of this song (the backing track is awesome). You are one hugely talented young lady. Prince would be proud of this version, that's how good it is.

\m/ \m/

Bear

Pavarotti never did this any better than you just did...

I cannot believe I missed this.

Once again, you have rendered this old Bear speechless. Absolutely stunning performance.

You truly are a gift to all of us. Thank you for sharing your immense talent with all of us. Thank you for the download as well. I have added this to my collection of classical greats because you belong right there with the best of them. I hope all is well.

Bear

My friend Malu has exceptional taste. I always love it when he points out these little "gems" he finds perusing the Loop. I liked the first song you posted.

I absolutely LOVE THIS ONE!!!!

As others have stated, the intimacy of an acoustic and a vocalist is probably one of the most beautiful of all musical interactions......especially when the guitar and vocals are this good.

You are a rare talent. I would love to hear this one after Malu gets a professional mix and master on it.

Did I say I am a sucker for strings?

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing.

Bear

First, major props my friend on a song that is current, and could be playing on the radio anywhere across this country. Matthew's voice has a nice timbre to it, but the secret to this one's success is the music wrapped around the vocals.

There is nothing to critique here - simply my admiration for writing, arranging, and producing a song that could easily be a hit record.

Top shelf material. Now I'm standing and applauding!!! Well done to both of you.

OUTSTANDING!!!!

Bear

Outstanding vocal effort on this one.....the mix is pretty good as well. I, like Malu, would love to hear you in other genres. It's not that I dislike DnB, but I think you have the chops to excel in just about any genre.

Anyway, I digress. Welcome to Looperman and I look forward to many more songs from you.

Well done!!!

Bear

Rachel, this is absolutely beautiful. It sounds like it was recorded in an empty auditorium (which is one of the greatest recording methods ever). This is so intimate, and clear and really amazing work.

I agree with the "album quality material" comment. Fabulous work. I hope all is well.

Bear

Hey Twanna, sorry it took me so long to drop by.....but like fine wine, this one is well worth the wait. I absolutely love your voice. As Dave so eloquently stated, you are a special talent and it is a shame the world hasn't had the opportunity to hear your work.

Who knows, perhaps in the near future some really smart and alert A/R rep will pay your profile a visit. Until then, just know you have fans out here who think you are amazing.

I hope all is well with you. All my best.

Bear