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thephilosofist

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Joined : 14th May 2011 - 14 years ago
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thephilosofist has posted 55 comments on other peoples tracks.

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thephilosofist
thephilosofist 4th Feb 2023 22:26 - 2 years ago

on Saffron by CSAF
I personally like the dynamics in this track quite a bit; no need to squash for a louder end result if your listening chain is solid.

You know I like your music CSAF; keep it up. Want to hear more output!! Really reminds me of some Aphex Twin SAW era stuff. White label vinyl type track. Can't wait to hear more.
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 11th Nov 2017 22:22 - 7 years ago

on Chinese Water by DijamMusic
oh my goodness this is great. I love the percussion, of course...but I'm especially transfixed by the interwoven melody / pad combination. very good job. downloading.
DijamMusic
DijamMusic replied 11th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago
Thank you very much for your kind words mate,
Glad you’ve liked it.
Thanks again.
Jamid
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 11th Nov 2017 22:12 - 7 years ago

on Nyctalope feat Jozzua Lance by BLEEP
Pleasantly surprised by this one. Has a 90s trip hop / rock feel to it. I like the nuanced lead synths which combine with the whistling. Vocals are quirky to me, in a good way. Nice work.
BLEEP
BLEEP replied 12th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago
hello thephilosofist!

thanks for your feedback, it's cool!
for the vocals, of course it seems to be quirky, owing to filters used on. It adds some originality to the atmosphere :)

thanks for taking time to listen and to share your feel :)

bleep
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 11th Nov 2017 22:10 - 7 years ago

on Dont wanna hurt by Ludwigbroo
Nice production. I personally would have lessed the sidechaining on the lead riff, but that's just me :) Everything feels tight and the vocals blend very well.

I would personally call this electro/trance rather than house music, because I feel like it would fit into a commercial DJ set with those genres quite well...although it does have a bit of a Tropical House feel to it for sure.

Keep up the good work.
Ludwigbroo
Ludwigbroo replied 11th Nov 2017 - 7 years ago
Hello! Great with som feedback. I understand what you mean. I actually did a more specific sidechain at first to get the kick more "loud". But I decided not to do it because it didn't fit the sound. (My opinion). I cant agree with you with the genre tho. This might not be classic house music but its definitely not trance?
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 11th Nov 2017 22:07 - 7 years ago

on CICwutUdo by Spivkurl
Definitely going to check out your album. Very interesting, almost meditative. I like the breakbeat styled drums. I personally would have added some more vocal effects like heavy delay on transitions, but they also work as dry as they are.

Reminds me a bit of aphex twin's "syro" production, yet unique in its own SpivKurl way! Congrats on finishing the album.
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 11th Jun 2017 15:49 - 8 years ago

on spirit within by mindhiest
Gorgeous and cinematic!! I love the progression, slow and steady. Icy synths with warm piano. Faved.
mindhiest
mindhiest replied 16th Jun 2017 - 8 years ago
thank you. I'm happy you liked it.
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 9th Jun 2017 01:23 - 8 years ago

on TURN AROUND - T2 by TRE24
Seriously good track. Good lyrics, impressive emotion, great flow.

Congrats on finding a sound for yourself.
TRE24
TRE24 replied 9th Jun 2017 - 8 years ago
Thank you thephilosofist.
That means a lot.
My sound has never wavered.
And I'm glad you dig it!
Thank you very much and stay tuned.
The count down is on for my NEW mixtape
To drop.
T2
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 9th Jun 2017 00:58 - 8 years ago

on Cyberlogic by traz75
Neat how you found so many loops in the same key and made them work. I agree with silverman; there's something about this mix that could stand out more. Perhaps LIGHTLY sidechain the instruments to the drums? Then the transients would snap just a bit more.

Cool vibe though, definitely keep working on it!!
traz75
traz75 replied 19th Jun 2017 - 8 years ago
Hello!

Man, you are awesome! Looked after it, and found an "error" : one of the main drum loops were not 120 but some 119.958 bpm. As i used as loop, it means some really minimal slide - you (at least, me) cannot really hear the difference, but maybe there is some different feeling. Wonder if it's do the trick.
Thousand thanks for the feedback!

Regards, traz
thephilosofist
This is nice! Really dig the snappy drums. Cool reverse effects on the samples, well placed. I could hear someone like Roc Marciano over this. Keep it up.
GoTyBeaTs
GoTyBeaTs replied 9th Jun 2017 - 8 years ago
Thanks thephiloso...! I'm Glad you Like it...!!! Keep on...!
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 9th Jun 2017 00:49 - 8 years ago

on Lighther Than Air Beat by Sic Cuz Da Guvna by Keston
First the technical side. Pretty well produced, vocals could have had a touch less reverb IMO, but that's just me. The beat is fire, really well done.

Flow works with the emotions you're evoking. I'm sorry about your brother...I know how it feels to lose people in a flash like this. Hard times make for hard hearts. You really make it clear it in your vocals too, good performance on the mic.

Enjoyable track. Cheers. May the violence cease one day...
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 27th May 2017 00:22 - 8 years ago

on Pavement Hitter by Spivkurl
Oi Spivvy!

Beginning already has my ectomorphic field scratched by "dat texture." Nice tappy kicks. Dig the modular sound you got going on, I'm pretty sure I can pick out the textures based on your description.

It's been a while since I tuned into your tracks. Glad you got a solid groove going; song structure is intact, and your harmonies move between "standard" and "weird" and I approve wholeheartedly.

Glad to see you're still kicking around these parts.
Cheers,
Matt
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 2nd Jun 2017 - 8 years ago
Hello Matt, it has indeed been a while! It's cool to see you stopping in! I seem to remember noticing that you were throwing yourself deeply into hardware stuff recently, can't say where.

I like your term "ectomorphic field." Makes me think of something which might come up during ghost hunting with electronic devices. I have intentions to build just this sort of device, after I finish this, and that, oh and this other thing... Picked up a bunch of vintage integrated circuits which should prove most useful. Probably some ghosts in there already, ha ha.

My songs usually end up being whatever I feel like doing at the time, so "weird" is an appropriate word. Having been raised on classic rock and pop music, "standard" most likely also fits!

Thanks for stopping in to take a listen and leave your words!
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 22nd May 2017 15:34 - 8 years ago

on Requiem for a Surf Movie by Planetjazzbass
Very nice track Dave. I like the ambience quite a bit, definitely something I can imagine listening to while sitting with a nice glass of something-or-other on a gorgeous day.

Nice use of delay, not too gratuitous but enough to embody that seaside-surf feel for sure. And as always, nice playing!

Cheers, Dave. Glad to see you're still around these parts.
- Matt
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 25th May 2017 - 8 years ago
Hey Matt thanks man!...yeah that delay can be a two edged sword, I remember when Miles Davis (my hero) used it to excess in the 70's so I always keep that in mind, glad you enjoyed the tune buddy and good to see you back here mate! cheers Dave :)
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 21st May 2017 23:18 - 8 years ago

on Neon Tokyo - My study of Cyberpunk by Allochtune
OK now this one is verrry catchy.

You definitely know how to capture a vibe. Congrats on creating a sound for yourself :)
Allochtune
Allochtune replied 22nd May 2017 - 8 years ago
Thank you! This is in my opinion, my most professional sounding track up to this point. Might even herald a new age in my creative process! I am really happy about that. This probably isn't your kind of sound, so I appreciate you listening to it. I also think I am kind of finding my sound, which I haven't been able to do up to this point. I appreciate your feedback and the compliments!

- Tom
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 21st May 2017 22:58 - 8 years ago

on Technological Marshmallow by Allochtune
Hey, this is cool. Very easy to listen to. Harmonies are interesting enough and match up well.

I like the use of portamento with the gated(?) synths toward the end of the track. Really cool space-beach vibes. Windsurfing on neptune!

Cheers
Matt
Allochtune
Allochtune replied 22nd May 2017 - 8 years ago
I have made this track some time ago. It's funny, here in the description I still wanted to buy the Volca FM hahaha. I still really like the 80's plucky sounds though. I must say that this site has taught me a lot. If I personally compare this song to my newest song 'Neon Tokyo', the quality has gone up considerably. This has been from all the feedback I have gotten over these past 3 months.

I have used gating heavily throughout the track. This track was basically the first time I was really experimenting with it. I have used 'Gross Beat' to get those gated synths towards the end. I am glad you like the space-beach vibes! And windsurfing on neptune is a really cool way to describe it! Thanks for taking the time to listen to it!

- Tom
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 21st May 2017 16:44 - 8 years ago

on Under the Waves by theHumps
Haven't been on the loop in a while; glad to see you're still putting out tracks :)

Really nice live feel with the guitar. Definitely surf rock with a bit of folk feel to my ears. ahhhh then the synth comes in! excellent.

I feel like it could be cleaned up just a slight bit, but the composition is quite solid and I thoroughly have enjoyed my listen. Cheers!
theHumps
theHumps replied 24th May 2017 - 8 years ago
Good to see someone who has been here longer than me!

There is a lot to clean up, the mix isn't perfect and neither is the playing. If I spent a week or so arranging it and composing some better parts it could come together.

Thanks for swinging by!

Wayne
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 21st May 2017 16:41 - 8 years ago

on Xyilent - Wave by XyIlent
This sound nice.
Might be a bit brickwalled in the final mix but it does sound good all in all. Really fits in with the current trends in music. The melodies are uplifting and the LFO you put on the riff synth works well.

Feels like some slowed down deep house, or chillwave. I can appreciate that :) Keep it up. You have an ear for music.
XyIlent
XyIlent replied 21st May 2017 - 8 years ago
"Might be a bit brickwalled in the final mix"
i guess we'll see but it should be fine, i never really have brickwalled mixes.

"Really fits in with the current trends in music"
haha yeah the been listening to alot of future bass of late and that automated EQ filtering is quite a big staple so i think it definitely influenced this track

Thanks for the feedback man! appreciate it! :)
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 30th Aug 2015 15:41 - 10 years ago

on IMAGES OF THE PAST by Planetjazzbass
per ususal, you are an inspiration to the rest of the loop. I love the way you mix your bass guitar in with your work, with the stereo panning and whatnot. really makes it sound nice and large, and fitting.

makes me want to stick around this spot :) glad to see you're still active. it really does make my heart warm up a bit. cheers, dave :) maybe I'll send you a project for you to rip bass or guitar over soon!

- Matt
aka thephilosofist aka Circatree
Planetjazzbass
Planetjazzbass replied 6th Sep 2015 - 10 years ago
Hey Matt,good to see you man!..thanks for the kind words buddy,yeah I'm still slugging away at the music something I don't think I'll ever get sick of,yeah mate anytime you want a little bass or such drop me a line,no problemo...cheers Dave :)
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 22nd Nov 2012 20:40 - 12 years ago

on Whack Stations by TheZerit
yup...the world has been waiting for more THEZERIT. respect man, keep pumpin out the jams...
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 5th Oct 2012 03:55 - 13 years ago

on Headache Dissipate by RampatheSwift
really dig this. the pulsating synth at the beginning definitely brings a good body. love the lead synths and melodies, all very harmonic and bring the listener in...uplifting stuff, electric-sounding too. almost sounds like pink floyd meets electronic music...I'd suggest glitching the drums up a bit to make it fit more in the electronic side. but they're so clean and atmospheric now, it works well too.

definitely a chilled out journey. much respect.
RampatheSwift
RampatheSwift replied 8th Oct 2012 - 13 years ago
cheers for listening and taking the time to review. i will definitely consider glitching the drums in my future tracks to draw the listener in even more. thanks for the tip. i'll be listening out for future creations of yours, cuz i think your judgement and ear for music is cool man. right up my alley
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 23rd Sep 2012 02:39 - 13 years ago

on on the road by carlosnble
you found the groove man...respect.
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 21st Sep 2012 21:13 - 13 years ago

on Nevermore To the Memory of Suphesia by StereoMathematics
super super super sick. wowwwww. talk about detail. great flow. great vibe. not sure what to make of the whole piece but it definitely leaves an impression. congratulations on making a fine piece of music.
StereoMathematics
StereoMathematics replied 22nd Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
thanks phil, always glad to impress.
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 21st Sep 2012 21:03 - 13 years ago

on Colours of Me by FullCapicityMuzic
WOW nice production. love the R&B feel. very soulful. Patricia, you have a beautiful voice.

Good luck with the album, and keep doing what you do. Peace
FullCapicityMuzic
FullCapicityMuzic replied 22nd Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
Many thanks from Richie & I.

I will def keep doing what I do :-).
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 19th Sep 2012 23:15 - 13 years ago

on Dec - Memoria by Decnet
brilliant. I love the description, made for great imagery. everything is so humanized and lifelike in this, I really enjoyed it all. keep doing what you do.
Decnet
Decnet replied 21st Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
thank you for those words and im thankful for you people giving feedback on whats been made...

The violins in perticolur is completly digital BUT i liveredorded it without tha "snap to grid" to make it more alive...

Digital music might be perfection, but its the flaws in music that makes it "alive".

Thank you again.. ///Dec
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 19th Sep 2012 23:14 - 13 years ago

on DEVOID by DEATHSTEP420
this is crazy hahaha. nice mixing job, frequencies are all very well EQd. some of the low ends could be boosted a bit, your wobbles are all pretty middle range compared to a lot of the dubstep that I prefer...maybe that's just my speakers though. very robotic feel to it. definitely a good mix though you should be proud. respect keep doing what you do, I would just humanize it a little bit more...like time the attack on the synths and the timing of the drum hits just a bit off beat but close enough so that the difference is subsonic, difficult to hear unless you're looking for it. if you do that with every hat or kick though it will make a huge difference in the end result. mess with the velocity control a bit too (though I think you've done that here already).

just my 2 cents take it or leave it, I don't really make dubstep per se. I do make bassy music though so I can relate! Peace
DEATHSTEP420
DEATHSTEP420 replied 21st Sep 2012 - 13 years ago
feedback is always appreciated man, thanks ill give that a shot, im relatively new to this i just started like maybe a half a year ago
thephilosofist
thephilosofist 9th Aug 2012 11:43 - 13 years ago

on Gigi - The Philosofist - free your mind by Gigizh
that bass is pretty funky. decent work, the intro is really..interesting, haha. I wasn't sure what to make of it but I started diggin it once that bass dropped. really interesting style man, keep doing you. thanks for using my acapella.
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