ShortBusMusic

Really nice work on this one. It is ambient, but on steroids, haha. I love the drum work, but I also love the way the pads anchor things and keep it on the chill side of the street. It would be fun to see a group of percussionists play this one live. The addition at the 2:50 mark is a magical moment. Beautiful work.

I think Bill hit the nail on the head when he said your guitar work is similar to Jeff Beck. Damn, there is a ton of talent in those hands. You don't get tone like that from anything other than hard work and dedication.

This is a fabulous piece, sung well, and played even better. Congratulations on a wonderful collaboration.

Bravo gents.

Great band, great vocals, great song (I think I see a theme developing here). You have to love the old Tascam's...they give such a great texture to a recording. You are definitely in a league of your own when it comes to vocal work, absolutely stellar. Like Humps said, it is nice to finally hear a complete song from you. Beautiful job.

Wow, I would have to call this one exceptional, especially some of the guitar work going on in the background. The mix isn't perfect, but I think that is part of the attraction to it. In spots, it almost sounds like it was recorded in a stadium live. This is top notch work, from start to finish. Again, percussion is fantastic, but the guitar work is even better. Very, very good metal track.

It is a shame 3 people downloaded, but none commented on your hard work. This is a really nice track. The vocals were a pleasant surprise and fit nicely into the synth work. You might want to bring them forward in the mix just a tiny bit, but overall, this is really nicely done. I loved the clarity and balance on the mix. Very nice work.

I don't know squat about dubstep, but I do know a bit about a great production and classy piece of music, and this one fits that bill nicely. Well constructed and well thought out, this one is pretty much flawless from start to finish. I'd have to say this is one hell of a collaboration. If all dubstep sounds like this, then I need to be listening to the genre.

My only minor criticism would be the ending - I was expecting something a bit more creative....but that is nit picking at this point. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best, this one is approaching an 11. Beautiful work by all involved.

Very nice backing track - better than nice, exceptional would be the word for it. The guitar solo is off the charts, so my compliments to the guitar player. Awesome job.

I love your lyrics on this one, and the melody you have chosen. Again, there are a few minor issues with the mic, but they don't detract from the body of work. I wish I had you in a studio in person.....we could work magic with your voice. This is a great song. Really really nice.

First, my compliments to the guitar player (is that you?). It is first class acoustic work for sure.

As far as the vocals go, I think they are bordering on clipping in a few spots, and it is probably due to the mic you are using, the recording level it is set at, and possibly the distance you are from the mic. You may have the recording level a bit too high. This can cause issues when you want to put more natural volume or emphasis into your vocal work (dynamics). If you lower the recording level just a bit, and move back away from the mic a little, it will allow you to sing with a bit more force.

One thing to remember, most people have a tendency to sing a little flat when they sing softly. By opening up and using your diaphragm, you will able to stay on pitch throughout.

You have a nice, warm quality to your voice. The only thing keeping you from being a superstar is your equipment and how you use it. Keep singing and working on it.

Please don't take this as criticism. I really enjoyed this and am off to listen to another of yours. Thanks for posting.

This track is more epic than a lot of the movies I've seen lately....more emotion and more going on, and no actors to distract me from the message.

This is probably one of the best hip hop tracks I've heard in a while. The only change I would suggest would be using a vst like Magnus Choir for the choir parts. It is like having your own personal choir living inside your DAW. Other than that minor detail, this one is perfect. Beautiful work by both of you. I'll have to check back after vocals get loaded on this one.

Next time, I'm bringing my popcorn :)

I'm back for more. There is nothing better than an instrument in the hands of a capable musician, and that Jackson comes alive when you play it. Another great piece that displays not only your musical ability, but your production skills as well. This is outstanding work and as good as anything I've heard on the radio. You are rapidly becoming my favorite metal artist on this site.

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How can a track have 490 plays but only 5 reviews??? Makes me wonder why people are sometimes so lazy.

This is a wonderful track. The piano break at the 1:00 mark was fabulous. This reminds me of some of the songs of the great metal bands of the past. Your guitar work is simply stellar, and the percussion really makes the track what it is (reminds me a bit of Gene Hoglan).

I needed something this morning to get my motor running and this song more than accomplished that. Now I will hang the paintings back up on the wall and get to work, haha. Bravo

Nicely done. This piece has all the makings of a hit. If you wanted, you could take it in a "Muse/Pink Floyd" direction and add some guitar work to it (power chords for a rock section in the middle, maybe a David Gilmour lead added) and then step back and collect your money for your hit record. The mix is terrific. Like everyone else, I just wanted more :) Keep at it, this one is special.

Great chord progression and a nice use of the pads throughout. Ambient music is all about transporting us to another place and this piece accomplished that in a real way. I am having my first cup of coffee of the day as I listen to this, and I'm glad I started with this winner. Very nicely done.

As I wander through the Internet looking for jewels, every once in a while I hear something that really makes my day. This is one of those times.

This song should be playing on radio stations all across this planet. Beautiful lyrics, sung masterfully, with wonderful guitar work as an accompaniment. This song proves that less is sometimes more.

What a great way to start my day. Definitely going to my favorites. Bravo for a job really, really well done.

Another wonderful effort. Terrific emotion in your vocal work and I love the unplugged feel of this one.

One thing that might help when mixing vocals is to triple your vox tracks - then pan one track all the way to the right, one all the way to the left, and one right down the center. Then adjust the volumes accordingly (if you don't, it will make them much too loud for the mix). A little reverb (a small room) on the right and left, and then maybe a warm plate for the vox in the center. Then EQ all three (try to warm them a bit, working with the mid-range frequencies). This method works for me. We all have a different way of doing things, but maybe you could give this a try.

Anyway, it will bring the vocals out, give them a nice studio feel. Don't worry too much about mixing and mastering. With your vocal skills, there should be plenty of people more than willing to step up and mix and master for you. You really have a wonderful voice. Keep making music.

This one is a bit like taking a small bite of Ghirardelli Chocolate....it is a magnificent experience, but it leaves me wanting much more.

Your voice is a cross between KT Tunstall and Alison Sudol, a very nice combination indeed. I would love to hear this song when it is completed. Until then, this small taste will have to suffice. By the way, the piano work is flawless.

Great rock tune. Love the guitar work (especially the pinch harmonics). I think this one shows what dedication and hard work can produce. Great mix....sounds terrific in the head phones. I'd have to say this one is definitely a keeper and a big thanks for dusting it off and posting it for us to enjoy. Well done.