StaticNomad

Word up, bro. This be some bangin shit, for real. Mad flow fo' sho in that southern style u got. Damn straight that's sum emotion.

Them angel voices takin it places othas wont go.

Mite wanna change up them hats a bit. Maintain interest, y'know.

This is dope. And sick. Pure sickdope, I say.

Well this is so much better than I expected. Mostly because you put it in 'weird' and it's not weird at all. Rather beautiful, really. And that happens pretty quickly too.

Lovely, warm vocal and I love the easy groove of that guitar. They're a perfect fit. Having the sax is a good, slightly unusual element. Maybe that's what you meant by weird.

I don't hear it as slow house. But is there such a thing as slow house? Does it not then have another name?

2:15 is my kind of cool groove. Reggae vocalists would love to get in on that beat.

Very classy and sophisticated stuff. I'm struggling to find a particular criticism as it's just so lush and warm and groovy. Lots of things I like!

Sure sounds like everything, as you said, clicked from the beginning. Definitely no dull or awkward moments. A favourite for me...

Some classic evil riffs here. I guess you must be in a low, dropped tuning (I always play in drop D but it's DADF#AD - my blues slide tuning) and maybe it's a 7 string guitar.

The little ambient breaks are strange but give the track a certain character.

1:43 I wasn't so keen on that tom break. Thought they should have been playing double time. Maybe get some double bass drum in there too.

2:55 I think you can make that guitar more powerful - EQ, stereo widening - things like that.

3:24 the lead part that comes in is strange. Quite ambient, maybe it's a guitar. Sounds a little like a piano but it's probably not. Also weird synth stuff in there.

Oh, I just noticed this is all loops. It's definitely a collection of ideas, doesn't really have any obvious structure.

Last section, starting 4:31 is probably my favourite. Quite dreamy with that main sad guitar part. Good soundtrack music. I'd probably rather have that last section taken out and turned into a whole piece on its own.

I also like the very final sample on 5:53.

Cool. Interesting piece. Some of those vocals remind me a little of Ian Brown in The Stone Roses. Maybe Fool's Gold, probably other tracks too.

1:14 extra beat helps push things forward. Still lacking some bass and a definite bass drum.

2:12-2:14 nice little glitch fill.

Then more definite beat moves things along nicely again. Maybe it's a bit samey but it's a cool and fun vibe. Summer party stuff, for sure.

Even though it's kind of the same thing for 4-odd minutes, you work the parts well.

Where is that vocal from? You could probably improve this if you got a more definite and 'proper', lyric-based vocal for when the groove really kicks in on 2:14. I just think there's more that could be done with what is an enjoyable track.

Hey, thanks for the offer of the patch but I don't have Massive. I hear great things about it, know it's very popular and I'm sure I'd get on well with it. But I'm not planning to get it anytime soon.

Almost all my synths come from Reason and I'm quite happy with that. Very flexible and great fun. And now it's been opened up with something called Rack Extensions so 3rd party developers are making all sorts of devices for it. So, lots of new synths etc available for it.

I shall survive without that cool synth patch!

I shall endeavour to check out more of your stuff, including on Soundcloud. I have a page there too, to which I upload some of my tracks that don't fit on here (ie the ones over 10 mins, which is quite a few).

Hey, no problem man. But if I was being totally honest, I would comment on tracks I don't like pointing out why I don't like them. But then I could spend a lot of time writing stuff that might well make someone feel bad and get me a whole load of abuse.

No one wants to be told what they've done is no good from someone they don't know and can't see.

Back to your track and I don't think this is trance. Some other sort of electronic genre (obviously) though I don't know the name. Doesn't really matter though does it? I make stuff that I believe, and other people agree, is pretty much unclassifiable so I always struggle with genre selection on here. Most stuff just goes in 'fusion', that name which kind of tells you nothing except that more than one genre is going to be mixed somehow.

Regarding the synth patch: I'd quite like it though am hardly desperate as I have shitloads of synth sounds to go through and use. Loads I haven't even tried. But the main problem is what that patch you have loads into (you didn't say). I'm primarily a Reason user. If it's a Reason patch, I certainly would be interested.

Again, good work that would appeal to people on a dancefloor as well as in some sort of soundtrack/computer game. Or a good song could be made out of it.

I'll try to check out some of your other stuff.

I have listened to a few of your tracks in the past but didn't like them much so didn't comment (don't think I had any particularly constructive criticism).

But I do like this, hence the comment.

Nice take off of the track on 1:09. Fun sounds, especially that lead, that I'd like to use (I don't mean sample your composition, I mean have and use the synth patch).

Great movement on 2:03. Nice half time drop that I also love to do. Provides nice variety.

Must say I don't really hear the disharmony mentioned in one comment. It all sounds very melodic to me and very cool. That lead synth reminds me of some sort of hero computer game music. Maybe the hero driving fast in some vehicle. or flying across planets! Why not - it's a computer game.

One suggestion for that lovely synth sound you have in the chillout sections: I didn't notice it first time around but without the drums (ie 4:20) I think you should increase the attack very slightly of the synth as I'm sure it's on 0.

That would soften the initial phase of the note and make it slightly less clangy. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, please ask as this is a very useful thing to do with synth sounds. I find myself doing it quite a lot. Or greatly increase the attack of anything and make it more pad-like (so the sound fades in slowly).

Working the ADSR controls on a drum loop can be great too.

Very good work, no doubt fun to make and surely one of your greatest.

Yes, guess you don't get so much time for music. I seem to remember you have children so that's probably why.

Really like intro. Those two parts layered well. The second one in the background is, I think, the stronger one though I'm not necessarily saying switch them round in terms of prominence (though it's worth a try).

My complain here is your pad sound. What's is playing is fine, I just find it a beat clichéd and I think you could find a better one. Going through squillions can be so damn boring but I make myself do it from time to time and sometimes it's boring time really well spent.

Bass arrives nicely on 0:32.

I'd prefer a better bass drum sound though must admit I'm listening to this on crappy headphones. Kick sounds better mixed in with other drums but on its own thee are others I definitely prefer.

Classy little pause and bass drop on 1:30. Similar on 1:44 but you keep the kick going so that's good variety.

Pad chord emphasis on 2:02 sounds particularly good.

2:13 trippy build up synth sound very effective.

Everything is motoring along so nicely now and this isn't cheesy.

It's a well chosen blend of sounds you have here. This isn't the most original style (most things aren't, if that makes sense) but it's done very well. Lots of beauty and positivity and joy and fun.

I guess when the beat returns in the second half, the track doesn't do a whole lot more than first half but then some might say there is no need when you have these effective elements.

Actually, 4:41 new slow, hi and beautiful lead part that is very relaxing and slightly sad, though only in a good way.

Not so much for me to pick out as being 'wrong' with this and I'm really trying.

I bet you two considered reviews (of my stuff) that by the time you have got to 100 plays, at least 5 people will have said they love it and it's so relaxing and beautiful etc. Don't laugh! Do we have a bet?

I'll give a better, fuller review later. Just wanted to briefly say that this grew on me a lot as I was listening to it.

Thought at first I wouldn't like it as it seemed a bit bright and happy and slightly cheesy for my tastes. But, no, it's actually really good and a lot of fun. Quite charming, really.

Again, more details later but I can't hear anything much out of place in the mix either.

Various people are now going to come along and tell you how much they love this.

Hello. I found this track just from seeing some of Mahloo13's comments so I thought I would have a listen. I knew I'd like it based on various praise and I do.

The track sits really well underneath your excellent vocal.

It all has a lovely dreamy quality that sits well with me as I love far out stuff.

It's definitely a voice that could sell lots of records. Not that I care about those sorts of things, just saying.

I might have to check out some remixes of this. A half tempo one with some funkier bass and other elements might work very well. Also a psychill version: all the far out sounds but with more of an 80-90 BPM reggae or trip hop groove.

Or you could have a swing jazz version - anything really!

No, I wouldn't say it's a failure if it sounds a little like a Christmas theme. You probably just need to make it a bit darker, a bit more discordant - a bit scarier. Either musically, through your choice of notes and chords or sonically through your choice of sounds (get more evil stuff in there).

Or do both of these things.

I don't make evil/discordant/terrifying music but I imagine it's not that hard to get that effect. Much harder to make something enjoyable and melodic.

This track falls much more on the melodic and enjoyable side but you can make it darker if that's the way you want to go.

This is excellent. I thought it would be longer when I saw the word 'epic'. But you're right - it is epic, just a short epic.

Big, powerful stuff great for soundtracks with a lot of sounds I like and some good weird ones too (voices are great - where are they from?)

Strings sound lovely, some great bowing action - let me know how you did that as I've done some as well in my music.

I'll give more a detailed review later, just wanted to give you some early congratulations.

Yeah, I at first thought more of Christmas but I think it works for Halloween too.

Maybe it would soundtrack a hip hop Halloween scene?

I'd prefer those drums to have the reverb decreased as I find it a bit too much.

But the drum programming and sounds are decent.

You definitely like melody and have quite a considered composer's approach (what I've picked up from the 10 or so track of yours I've listened to).

And you're only going to get better over the years.

This is certainly some very effective scary Halloween music.

Good bell - reminds me of Ride The Lightning. I wonder if it's exactly the same tone.

My favourite riff is 1:15-1:22. Is that a synth? Sounds like a cross between synth and guitar. Synth guitar?

I wouldn't actually listen to this track at home but it would soundtrack a film really well.

SubSonic VST sure has some convincing bass guitar sounds. I'll have to check it out, even though I am also a bass player so shouldn't really need it.

I like the vocal too on this.

Maybe there could be a bit more going on in some of the verses. Perhaps just some subtle pads or something. Or, check out some of the subtle, weird noises Tom Morello makes in some of RATM's sparser verses when he's not playing big riffs - odd, repetitive high noises that are pure hip hop.

Good luck!

This is cool and I'm really surprised it's got so few comments!

Maybe there's a little too much reverb on that snare though it's not a problem.

Perfect chilled vibe and great Rhodes sound (I use it a lot).

Keys and bass sit nicely under those vocals. So, it's a simple but really effective mix.

Bit of a sad vibe to it though not at all depressing - guess it's in a minor key.

My main problem is that, between 1:25 and 2:30, the break is not different enough. More needs to happen in this section - maybe just adding some small solo or add some lush pads - loads and loads of options and it doesn't need to be complicated. Change of drums eg loop on the ride cymbal would help give it a bit of a lift too.

Good luck as it's cool but I'm sure can be better.

Cool man, I shared this track on Facebook and let people know about your Facebook page, though I can't say how many people will take any notice!

"Storage-space-wise you could accommodate". I love that as it's really too clever.

"You don't seem to be using it for anything".

I've got to admit that, also being English, you sound so very very like me during that spoken word section. Some bits I thought must have been me talking. Weird.

Will check your other tracks later. Can they possibly be as good as this?

"You got a cute little camel toe"

Yeah, this is funny shit.

"You don't seem to be using it for anything". That spoken word bit is a particularly funny section.

This is the definition of some dirty shit that has definite comedy potential.

I really love this and would like to read the lyric sheet!

Vagina and Adult friend finder is a cool rhyme.

Have you got any more funny tracks like this?

Lots of positivity and beauty in this. Very upbeat and carefree - the sort of thing you can lose yourself in when dancing.

Obviously I love the bass as I don't think you can like the track at all without liking that bassline. Great sound and movement - classic stuff.

This seems to be about the right length so comes to a conclusion in a natural-sounding way. But the end is just slightly too abruptly cut off so maybe you could fix that.

Cool bass sound. Drums sit well and the guitar really takes it to another level. Good work here. More detailed comments later.

Hi. Tool is an amazing alternative sort of progressive grunge band with four virtuoso band members and one of the greatest ever singers in hard rock. Also the same singer as in A Perfect Circle. There's so much I could write about them but please go and look up all their albums on Amazon or anywhere else.

Here is a the Orbital track called Tootle that uses a big sample from a Tool track. The bass reminds me of your bass in your track. It's a live version but still sounds great. Hope you like it. Orbital - Tootled (Hackney 2001) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tRaVtORyqs

I'd say that obviously autotuned vocals sound pretty horrible (though no problem if done subtly to just fix things) though I think they're OK here. Probably because it's a good vocal.

Music is very well done. Such a relaxed easy groove and the strong groove of that means the track stills grooves nicely when you stop the drums for a bit.

I like the reverb on the hat and that it's panned reasonably hard left. Really good mix and choice of synth sounds - fun, spacey stuff with no harsh elements or cheesy sounds.

I'm not sure how to fault the work here except to say I probably would have tried to take the track up a few levels in intensity - make it rock out a bit or something (maybe big drum solo). But, for a sitting chillout groover, it's great stuff.

This is brilliant stuff and I liked it the instant I heard it. Reminds me a lot of myself, to be honest. Loads of creativity, loads of complexity. Also quite a bit like Tool. Surely you are a fan, no?

Awesome bass tone though I guess it's a synth rather than bass guitar (Tool is all bass guitar). You would probably be interested in the Orbital track Tootled from their album The Altogether which heavily samples Tool but is then an electronic track.

Such an easy groove on this and loads of melody and well chosen sounds. Great mix and not much I can fault or suggest I would do differently. Honestly one of the best things I've heard on here in ages. Not seen your name before so must check out some of your other stuff (recommend some to me, if you like).

I would have found this one great fun to make so I'm sure you did too.

Hello. I'm guessing Skyrim is a computer game. The intro takes a while to get going but then on 1:30 it goes nicely metal - in the very best way.

Bassline and mad wubs people are gonna go crazy for! Some bells in there too.

I think is about the right length and damn powerful stuff so well done.

Final drifting ending I like too.

I like it right from the intro though I think those strings cut off way too abruptly on 0:11.

Good vocals. Reminds me a little bit in places (when you sing rapidly) of Snow, he of 'Informer' fame though that's definitely a compliment.

This is actually pretty deep stuff.

Music sits nicely and I like the chord progression. It's honestly much better than I thought it would be.

Nice string break on 2:07 but there's then the repeat of that very abrupt cutoff. That can be improved.

I think a lot of people are going to enjoy this and it definitely has commercial potential (I don't care about that but you might).

I like the very last note of the song too.

Excellent work!