ShortBusMusic

Wow, not sure how 22 people listened to this and nobody took the time to comment. This is outstanding work, but that is nothing new coming from you. You truly are a musician's musician and it is always a great pleasure to listen to your work. Tight performance, tight mix, and man that guitar work is so good.

Added to favorites by the time it hit the third bar, haha. Really well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

I like it. I miss a bass line on it, but that is just personal preference. Since I've never heard the original, I'll say this one is better, haha. Seriously though, I enjoyed the European flair to the music. Well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

I find it interesting how all of the record companies are always looking for that next, big movement/sound in music, and we can find it right here on Looperman. This is really creative, extremely unique, and surprisingly somewhat addictive (maybe because of all of the pharmaceuticals I ingested in my youth, haha).

I don't know how you did it, but I can say keep doing what you are doing. I believe you are blazing new trails here and developing sounds that will be mimicked and copied for years to come.

Well done. I hopw all is well.

Bear

Beautiful song Neo. Love the atmospheric build, that pad is really special. The mix on this one is really nice, with this great big spacial feel to it. Vox are off the chain good....nothing to critique here my friend. Another great track that illustrates your talents my friend. I hope all is well.

Bear

I just picked up a fresh cup of coffee and settled in to listen to this amazing piece of art. Those of us who know Zappo's work know he is a genius, and it is tracks like this that illustrate just how talented he is. Then when you jump in and add your tremendous talent on bass, well it really is a wonderful adventure for all of us.

This track has so many nuances that it is a lesson in theory, composition, and execution. Fantastic job to both of you. I'm going to shut up now, sit back, and enjoy both my coffee and this great tune. Well done gents. I hope all is well.

Bear

They just held the Electric Daisy Carnival here in Las Vegas for three days, and I tell you this track of yours would have gone over really well at the concerts. You would have had them off and jumping. Nice crisp mix. Outstanding work. Keep it up. I hope all is well.

Bear

Stunning work Danbo, jazz/fusion at it's best. Drums are really special, but that electric piano is off the charts good, haha. Special track indeed. Love the mix too, has a lot of nice little subtleties in it. Really well done. I just wish it would have been another two minutes longer, haha. I hope all is well.

Bear

Hey Steve, not sure how I missed this one, but I'm glad I found it this morning with a full cup of coffee in my hand. Magix is such great software...too bad more people haven't discovered how good it really is. The song is outstanding, but the mix is even better. Really well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

Hey TG, this is a melding of two really talented people. The addition of that tasty guitar work of yours really did take this one to another level. I look forward to the phase of development - you just might have yourselves a hit here. Outstanding work as usual. Thanks for posting it for all of us. I hope all is well.

Bear

Perfect, simply perfect Richie. One of my all time favorite Bonnie Rait songs, and man you and Lisa did this more than a little bit of justice.

I am always so impressed with everything you do. You really are a true pro Richie, and an absolute joy to listen to. Please tell Lisa thanks for doing such a wonderful job on this as well. And thanks to you for posting this wonderful cover. I'm still smiling over that piano work :)

Sensational job by both of you. I hope all is well.

Bear

Hans Zimmer, Danny Elfman, John Williams, and now Orlando...great, great composition!!!!!

There is nothing to critique here. There is simply a stunning, heartfelt composition that was well thought out, and executed even better.

I have nothing worthy to say, so the best I can do is add it to favorites, download it for future reference and enjoyment, thank you for your generosity, and stand and applaud.

Bravo!

I hope all is well.

Bear

You are flat out brilliant my friend. First, thanks for translating the lyrics, it really added to the experience knowing what he was saying. Your synth work is always so good, and once again you illustrate your mastery of the keys. Loved the panning on the mix, Alex, it really gave the piece a great deal of space.

I could see this one being used in any number of films....all I had to do was close my eyes and you transported me someplace else. In the end, that is all we can ask of our music.

Terrific work Alex. I hope all is well.

Bear

Hey Doc, really nicely done, especially considering you had to manipulate both tempo and pitch on the vocals to get them to work with the backing track. Actually, I didn't find them all that hard to decipher. The instrumental part of this is beautiful, with outstanding chord progressions. I thought it was well thought out and a beautiful piece. Well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

Silverman, you prove that you can teach an old dog new tricks. I am impressed with the way this one held my attention all the way through, great transitions. Probably one of the most impressive things is the clarity of the mix.

This was a lot of fun! Keep doing what you are doing, it is working. I hope all is well.

Bear

Damn dude, not sure why this isn't getting more play and comments. Really current sound, a mixture of electronic music and a bit of dub (hell I don't know because I'm old, but I think that's what it sounds like).

Here's the deal though, you've got solid vocal skills, really good compositional skills, and the mix is fairly tight as well. I've heard a lot of music like this in Las Vegas in the clubs, so all I can tell you is keep at it. I think you've probably got the goods to move to another level.

I enjoyed this, and hopefully others on here will discover your talents as well. Nicely done. I hope all is well.

Bear

Oh my Charlene, this is fantastic!!!!! You really have mad vocal skills, such a great smooth buttery tone to your voice. This is absolutely radio ready.....as good as anything I've heard in a long, long time. Stunning harmonies. I'm running out of adjectives, haha.

Beautiful lyrics. I downloaded this one (thank you so much for that) and my wife and I will enjoy it as we travel back and forth to Las Vegas).

You are a special talent. Keep at this. Someday, someone will discover you and help you get to that next level. And I will be there with the bus to drive you around. I hope all is well.

Bear

Really nice use of minor chords with just the right amount of dissonance...gives it a dark, moody melancholy feel. Nice crisp mix and to my ancient ears, it seems to have a great deal of space and texture as well. Good dynamics with nice percussive elements.

The vox just kicked in, really nice work here. I like the way you give them some room to work, and then bring in that nice bass line.

I'd say you have really good skill sets. I'm no expert on house music, but I do know I liked this one, and in the end, that is all that counts. Well done. This is a great track to use to introduce yourself to the others on this great site. I hope all is well.

Bear

Well, you certainly did take that snippet to the next level. I really like the unplugged nature of this. You have some nice harmony vocals in this as well. I liked the way that you used tempo and silence (a powerful tool in a song) to set up your chorus lines and separate the verses all while using the same guitar riff (not an easy thing to do).

So now that you have a good idea of what you want this one to sound like, a little bit of advice. You just need to keep practicing your craft. This is excellent work, and you have a huge upside, you simply need to keep working like you are. Keep thinking about what makes a hit record for guys like Ed Sheeran or Sam Smith. What are they doing that makes songs that they have, that are similar to this one, stand above the others. Maybe think about having a version of this song with added instrumentation....add some drums, and a nice bass line (something like an upright bass would really work well on this). Maybe add some strings in spots, give it a completely different feel. That way you have two versions of a great song. Don't be afraid to experiment and spread your wings a bit. Like I said, you have really good chops, especially for a guy who is only 14. You keep this up and the sky is literally the limit for you.

I enjoyed this one immensely. Keep at this. Study the guys who are successful. Find your lane, and then put the pedal to the metal and don't look back. Well done. I hope all is well.

Bear

Nice guitar work Evan...as always the bass is really good.

Question - do you mic your bass through an amp and then into the computer, or do you have an interface of some kind that you use to record your bass? I bought a Peavey VYPYR VIP2 so I could use one of their built in bass amp sims to record my bass. I was using a Zoom pedal but just couldn't quite get the sound I wanted with it.

Anyway, I digress (sorry about that) back to your tune.

Nothing to critique here. Guitars sound great (nice palm muting), drums are terrific, and the bass is sensational. A well thought out and well executed track from start to finish. Wish I had something more constructive for you, but all I have is praise. I hope all is well.

Bear

I think you probably are one of the best heavy metal singers on the Loop....seriously, I think if you were in a studio doing your thing you would be surprised at just how good you really are (it's hard to really get a great vocal take while worrying about what the neighbors might think, haha). Still a really good job laying vocals over a great backing track. I needed this one to supplement my caffeine this morning. Thanks for that!

Keep at it, you have skills my friend. I hope all is well.

Bear

How the hell did I miss this one? Senility is a wonderful thing when one finally figures out one is senile, haha.

Stellar work. But that doesn't surprise me as everything you do is top shelf work. I've got no suggestions for you, other than keep putting out your music. This is so damn good. Definitely a great way to start my day Richie. Thanks for always giving us such great songs to drool over. I hope all is well.

Bear

TG, this is really nice. I learned a long time ago that the tone and timbre of a guitar lies directly in the hands of the player. It is only when an accomplished artist puts those hands to work that the true nature of the guitar comes out.

Like the others have said, keep that guitar! And keep putting these gems up for the rest of us to listen to and marvel at. Added to favorites, and a huge thank you for another master's class in how to navigate a fret board. I hope all is well.

Bear

Hey Dave, I haven't been by for a while, so I wandered by to check out what you've been up to, and what do I find?

You've temporarily gone over to the dark side to give the younguns a taste of their own medicine, haha.

Great bass work, but I expect nothing less from you. Extremely solid track from start to finish. I would believe the kids would be coming out of the woodwork to "spit" all over this one. Did I say that the bass work is just so damn good?

Once again you prove that a real musician can do anything, and do it well. 10 out of 10 on this number. Keep bangin' bro.....or whatever they say. I hope all is well.

Bear

It's coffee time Steve, and for me that means finding something a little chilled to start the day off right. And I picked the perfect song to go with my morning cup.

Simply beautiful from the beginning to the end. Another outstanding effort. Outstanding work Steve.

I hope all is well.

Bear

Hey Dan, wonderful work here and it is perfect for the painting. A very evocative piece (and I love the story about Romulus and Remus, one of my favorites from my youth). Nice crisp mix on this one as well. Outstanding effort Dan. I hope all is well.

Bear