DonnieVyros
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Joined : 25th May 2007 - 18 years ago
DonnieVyros comments on tracks
DonnieVyros has posted 953 comments on other peoples tracks.
DonnieVyros has posted 953 comments on other peoples tracks.
on Bonobo challenges the Electrical Storm by n0mad23
The random:
This one takes me back about a year when I first started really messing with ambient tracks (named one similar too- Summer Thunderstorm, more atmospheric in nature).
The good:
I love the subtle bits of synth on this and though the mechanical sounding stuff kinda gets away from the natural element of a storm, they do give it a nice tribal-like edge. All-in-all it makes me think of some kinda storm-within situation (like an assembly plant on the fritz or something)
The bad & suggestive:
Opps, I just looked and this isn't categorized as ambient, it's fusion (my bad, silly me). Hmm, I'm thinkin that given all of the different elements in this track you could maybe experiment with volume fade-ups for each thing (like have a few moments where the drums punch up and are main stage, fall them back and bring up the leads, and so on). Might stand to give the piece more interest and a greater dynamic range. Lates!
on Games without Frontiers - Genggong Baboon Remix by n0mad23
The random:
The name makes me think of astronauts without spaceships, haha (don't ask me why). Like the monologue to star-trek being changed to read/say- "Boldy go... To the bus stop."
Actually fits the song perfectly given how off-the-wall it sounds. I absolute the bass, whistles, and higher toned singing bits. Might haveta see if I can't snag the loop package for this just for 'em (especially the bass). Lates!
on 4:05 by LittleRailTrouble
The random:
The way ya had the intro on this I had no idea which direction you were gonna take it. I also dig the strange numeric title (did the same thing on one of my first few songs as a way to abbreviate sayin- "A $20 for a 40 ounce" = 8-20-48-40, dropped down to 8:20)
The good:
I really love the bassline on this along with the way you cut the beat in and out (a mixing style/technique that I love doing too). And the hydraulic effect you've got here and there was pretty sweet as well.
The bad & suggestions:
Dunno really what the gun cocking & blast have to do with the song (though they were cool for the different intro). If it were my mix I'd think about swappin 'em out for a CD loading or putting the needle on the record sound bytes (to go better with the hydraulic lift SFX you have on the track (might wanna ditch the broken glass SFX, because it began to have a 'canned sound' quality to it- ie, you could tell it was a loop). I'd also consider fading out the end (possibly touching back on what you did at the intro) and also work on extending the mix out about a minute or so more. Beyond that decently done. Lates!
on DJ DragoN-My Butterfly by DJsDragoN
The random:
Kinda makes me think of what the latest Predator movie's gonna be like. It has this sort of tribal vibe to it and reminds me a little of some of the longer house mixes I was doin a couple of years back.
The good:
I really dig the basic beat and the atmosphere your synths had on this. You chose some really good sound fonts to go along with the light and airy vibe of this song.
The bad & suggestions:
Be mindful of throwing in more variation into your longer mixes. Using the beat as my main example- you had them going mostly unchanged throughout 80% of the song (throwing in that drop-away fade during the last minute or so). Think of the way breakbeat & drum-n-bass DJs will have their beats suddenly cut off at one point or another in the track and leave them to hang for a few moments before bringing them back. I also suspect that the synths on this would be perfect for a hip-hop mix (possibly even including a vocalist or 2)- just somethin to keep in mind mate. Later on!
Interesting what you said about being able to do a hip hop number with this.Will keep that in mind ;)
Take care and thanks again!
on Elina Milan-Sadness (DJ DragoN Remix) by DJsDragoN
The random:
The vibe of this makes me think more along the lines of experimental house than it does of trance. Just my opinion though. Kinda has an odd Chem Bros vibe to it.
The good:
I think the random and almost chaotic piano keys work well when paired with the very structured nature of the rest of the song. Giving them room to breathe and stand out on their own. The periodic use of chirping birds add a natural flair to the song.
The bad & suggestions:
Be mindful of the sudden stop at the end. Kinda seems shaky, ya know? I'd also consider dropping or swapping out different elements of the song (like have a part that's bass isolated and then bring them back for a little bit of time, paired with the drums and then drop them out to have the drums be the isolated part, etc.). It'd add a heightened dynamic and additional level of interest to the song, me thinks. Other than that, cool stuff. Lates!
Yes I agree with your ideas.They would work well and bring the track to new heights and levels ;)
Nice stuff man will certainly put those ideas into use :) Have a great day and thanks for listening!
on Badbwoy by LittleRailTrouble
The random:
The beat on this reminds me of the way I arranged the stuff on my track Rip It (the spray can like shaker is what actually inspired the name).
The good:
This is a cool lil sample you've got goin on here. I could easily see you doubling or even tripling it's length if you were to go back and mix this more. Like I was sayin above, the beats on this are really catchy. As are the bass parts.
The bad & suggestions:
Dunno why, but I'm not that keen on dub & dubstep stuff. So naturally I'm not really diggin the voc-sams ya used on here. Without 'em I'm thinkin that you'd have a pretty bangin Glitch tune in the works. Later on!
on DJ DragoN feat.Elina Milan-Let's Dance by DJsDragoN
Play 2 now...
The random:
The title & vocoded part of her vox reminds me of Madonna's album with the hit Time Goes By. Yet, mixed with more of an 80s EDM pioneer vibe.
The good:
The way you crafted this song gives it a very high energy. And because of all the different elements within the song I'd say that this is very remix-worthy.
The bad & suggestive:
Though I dig the vocoded effects you added to the vox I would've loved to hear part of her singing that were less effected by them (as if floating back and forth between natural and artificial). Kinda like she was an android losing control of her basic functions by some outside influence (hacker, virus, damage, etc). Think of the Armitage anime movies here to get an idea of what I mean. Beyond that this was a pretty solid composition. Lates!
Glad to hear that you liked how I worked on creating this track! Yeah I agree what you say about the style of how the vocals were made.I bet Elina was thinking this too and inspired with this when making them.As for your suggestions I agree it would work for a very interesting idea but this is how I got the vocals from Elina,already with the vocoded effects as this is how she created them! Interesting thoughts man!
Thanks again and for adding this to your faves!
Have a great day!
on DJ DragoN feat.Hektor Thillet-Don Quijote by DJsDragoN
The random:
I've never read the story though I've seen references for it everywhere. If you've read it would you recommend it?
The good:
The strings and vocals work perfectly for that whole latin vibe. And even the basic house drums serve to accentuate that theme.
The bad & suggestive:
For some odd reason I am left wanting more instrumentation on this track. Considering that my mind keeps hovering back to the Latin & Reggaeton stuff I have. Here's a perfect example to give you some ideas as to other stuff you could maybe add to this mix...
Carl Cox- Latin Theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKQ8SKs-d7k
Later on mate!
Glad to hear you enjoyed this as it was my first attempt at Latin house and my second collaboration on here! This whole track was spun and created around Hektor's great vocals he provided! Glad to hear that you liked it as it was real fun making it and of course wanted to know how the people would like it.
I agree with your suggestions and thanks for the link to the videoclip! Will definitely take it under consideration man! ;)
Actually no I've never read the book of Don Quijote just read a few chapters and have seen the movie as well which was very well done ;)
Have a great day Man!
on Kiss My Face by bobbybooth
The random:
This makes me think more along the lines of Electro mixed with New-age, but that's just me (shrugs).
The good:
The intro makes me think of some epic theme song to something like the Transformers or Mission Impossible or XXX (Vin D & I Cube ones) or something. I also dig the subtly of the higher synths on this. They mix in perfectly with the bass & drums IMO. I also really dig that bit of synth you had at the end.
The bad & suggestive:
I'd think about maybe bringing in the slow pianos earlier (or introducing some other element) to add interest and depth to that first 90 seconds - 2 minutes. At the mo' if it were my piece I'd wanna throw on some John Williams-esque strings (dunno, been on a orchestral kick lately). Think of it for a second, how bad @$$ would it be to have this paired with something soundin like the harmony parts of Duel of Fates (I think that's the name of the song, it's the famous one from Episode I). Another thing you might consider is hookin up with someone for an A-side/B-side like collab on this. Anyways, bangin foundation you've got here. Keep bangin away at it. Lates!
on When I give my heart to Freda by bobbybooth
The random:
Dunno why, but this reminds me of the San Fran level of the PS1 game Driver mixed with that one laboratory scene in the movie Formula 51.
The good:
Great usage of turntablism on here and I'm half tempted to ask what kinda controller yer usin for it (real or USB device or program VST). The beats and bass were pretty tight. Reminds me of a mix between Fat Boy Slim, Beastie Boys, and Dub Pistols. The vox were pretty tight, though I'm strugglin to figure out what the point of the message is.
The bad & suggestions:
Nothing really comes to mind as being obvious or whatever (mixdown & style-wise). Hmm, well, there is that second & third bit of scratches and vox-sams that seemed to come out as a bit too hot (compared to the rest of the song). A noticeable build that possibly went up a lil high. Then again, that could've been an editing choice on your part (preferences and all that). Either way, that's the only thing that came to mind on what I'd wanna work on. Beyond that, it's pretty jammin mate. Lates!
on Buzzplow by KDLproject
The random:
This takes me back to a show I was once at where the mosh pit caused a fight to break out with this group of fat chicks who decided to stand too close to the pit's outer edge. BOOM, someone was sent flying into them and they all freaked out (the bouncers had to escort them out after it was broken up).
The good:
This has a good, lean rockish edge to it. I'm just uber glad you didn't add vocals to this because often times I think it's the gothish singing that kills most industrial. There's a very definitive driving vibe to this. As if it was meant to accompany some grand fight or shoot out sequence in a film.
The bad & suggestions:
The only thing that I'm left thinkin with this is that you're levels might be comin off a bit too hot (dunno, could just be my speakers though). It just makes me think that if I were to watch the way this metered on the mixer the sound would be coming dangerously close to the red, ya know? I'd say go back and open the mixer for this arrangement and drop down all the channel's volume level by 1 or 2 and see if that helps to bring you closer to green, kna mean? Later on!
Cheers!
on Sorry (feat Marj) by KDLproject
The random:
The last time I had to say "I'm sorry" was beacause I was sitting in class one day during a critique and something someone said made me start laughing uncontrollably (the teacher said 'That's a cream pot.' referring to a cream/milk jug and I suddenly thought- Odd, that's what I use to call my ex-girlfriend.)
The good:
Sounds like an interesting mix of early Electro, popish R&B, and breakish Techno. I enjoy the effects treatment you gave Marj's pella. They help to punch them out a bit more than normal and give the song an interesting dynamic. The drums and intro pads work well for introducing the nature of the song.
The bad & suggestions:
The instrument solo part starting @ around 2:10 sounds like it's a bit too pronounced (maybe fade it in more or reduce the synth's volume level a tad so they don't conflict with the vocals later).
on Listen to Your Heart by DjKokroach
You need to specify whether you have permission to use the DHT's stuff on this. Otherwise you'd be in breach of copyright and site rules.
So please correct this whenever you get the chance, thanks!
Site mod,
DV.
on DJ DragoN-Philadelphia 12 Noon by DJsDragoN
YAY, I'm the first! Do I get a cookie? Haha, naw, but seriously... I dunno if the purists would agree with your classification of the track. Unless this is some sub-genre of Trance I haven't heard yet. I couldn't tell you what I think it is, because I'm drawing a blank (the drums are kinda Glitchy?, shrugs).
I think the drums, pads, and bass work well together, but ya might wanna think about goin back to rework the horn sounding synth parts (they sounded like they were coming out a little bit hot next to the main mix). The strings also have kinda the same thing going on, but less with their levels and more with their presence (possibly throw out some key variation here and there or just drop 'em down to where they're barely heard and slowly fade them back up).
I'll agree that this track has a definite sense of business (EDIT- opps, ment 'Busyness', my bad) and structured chaos (like one would encounter on a busy street in a big city such as Philly). Yet at the same time, the strings on this make me think of the humming sound of a planes engine, mid-flight. Anyways, interesting concept mate, just needs some slight tweeking and you'll be good to go. Later on!
I appreciate the feedback and they are some really cool ideas! Thanks! Made this track in 2007 and was thinking of reworking it a bit at some point so yeah your ideas will come in quite handy.Yes it isn't exactly Trance it's what I'd like to call soundtrack lets say with Trancy elements! Glad you enjoyed the track and could picture the atmosphere I was going for with the track! And yes Philadelphia is one of my fave cities! Have a nice day!
on DJ DragoN-Rob's Ink by DJsDragoN
Cool usage of the Tat gun on here. I just love the way you can get these random sounds to work in a track (one suggest that I have for if ya ever go to use the sound again in the future is to have it be something that plays either off of the drums or with the bass)- That's what I'd do atleast, haha. And now that I think about it, ya might even be able to modify their pitch and use it to accentuate the pads or something. Anyways, I really dig the drums on here (though I kinda wish ya broke 'em apart every now and then to just have the percussive stuff goin or similar with the main drumline, was thinkin this especially at the beginning of the song on the percussive side {like without the kick drum}). I also dig the bassline, but feel that they were a bit too subdued (next to the drums). Perhaps you could go back n punch up their levels just a tad. At any rate, this was a pretty solid (and somewhat experimental) song. Keep bangin em out mate. Lates!
Thanks for making the track your favorite too! I appreciate it!
on Get up and dance by WhiteSands
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I think my favorite bit of this song is the soft airy soundin leads. And the beachy sounding effects ya added were really keen. As for adding more depth or interest to this, my mind immediately goes to the bass on here. And I'm thinkin that maybe if ya did more of a percussive route with 'em you could score some coolness. Or maybe you could add some layers behind 'em using different soundfonts (like one that's more humming and another that's more growly/guitar-like to accentuate some tonal difference on top of what's already there). Drum-wise, possibly have some more spots that focus on the kick+snare+snap parts. Anyways, nuff brainstorming ova here. Nice start ya got goin on here. Later on!
on a Dream of Life by CalifKen
(please disregard the last comment, was meant for someone else & I had it in the wrong tab, opps, my bad, brb)...
Vocally, it sounds like yer strugglin. Did you record this sitting down? Because often times that'll greatly reduce the strength of yer ab muscles. I'd recommend that ya try standing up and re-recording them. I do like their folk-rock stylings though.
Musically, I was diggin the piano work and classic strummed strings ya used on here (like an epic RPG goes to have dinner in an Italian joint or something). This could stand to be just a little longer I'm thinkin (maybe about a minute). Keep hammerin away at it mate. Lates!
on 4 in the morning by WhiteSands
I like the lil vinyl stops n slides ya got on here (sorta remind me of the one you just reviewed of mine, but more involved, complicated). The lil bit near the end is killer. Am thinkin that it's gonna serve as a great bridge when ya get to that point.
So outta curiousity (since this is a work-in-progress) how's this one comin along? It'd be nice to hear how this one would play out. The lil over 2 minute thing doesn't do it justice, ya know? Anyways, very cool foundation ya got goin on here mate. Later on!
on Holdd by Gsusfrk
Nice touch with the guitar part at the end mate. Though I was sittin there thinkin that for like the last minute or two the track could've used a bit more variation. The track has a really solid groove going with it, but somewhere near the end it kinda fell off and started being a lil flat. Making me think that the track is akin to riding a bike in a long race. Where in the beginning you've got the speed build and gear changes. The rider gets up to a certain speed (or hits a downhill trek) and lays off the pedals (the flat part vibe). Almost as if the rider knows that they've won the race and is just waiting to cross the finish line.
Which I suppose would be cool for 'live mix' purposes because it'd give you the chance to talk it up with the audience. Though from a purely listener stand point, causes lights to blink off, ya know.
So I'm thinkin that if you were to go back n rework this one, ya might wanna think about playing around with the drums more. Mainly what I was imagining is if ya did some start-stops with 'em (drums on button 1- press button 1, let off, press, let off, press, press, press, let off, press). And maybe even have break-away gaps where the drums don't play at all for a few seconds at a time (like 5 seconds here, 3 seconds there, and so on). Anyways, other than that this was a pretty sweet mix. Loved how it made me think of bicycle races (and I'm thinkin that would be sweet to use if ya ever did a music video to this too). Okiess, lemme stow it now. Later on!
About the last drop - yeah I know, it was a bit tedious and I couldn't think of much more to do, but yeah, good on yah for thinking baout the mixing with diff tracks on a live mix. It'd work :D
Thanks again man :)
Take Care
Steve
on Strumming the A Strung by Gsusfrk
Hmm, stepping out of yer comfort zone I see. Cool deal mate. I like it when I see people doing that. Oft times it makes their music more interesting/appealing, ya know? I might not be much of a player, but I am an avid enthusiast and I can say that the guitar work on this was rather nicely done. And you were able to pair it well with your genre of choice I thought. The piano bits were cool too, though I would've liked to hear 'em more (or more isolated in parts, I should say). At any rate, nicely done amigo. Keep groovin on ay!? Lates!
Take care
Steve
on Harking Luther by Laces
As for the name, either one could've worked. Sometimes the title alone can bring people in (a couple song names have done just that, like this one called 'Stupid People' I saw last summer). Anyways, this kinda reminds me of speed-core metal mixed with techno and a lil hiphop flavor. Vocally speaking, I dunno why, but before the part with the raps comes on I keep thinkin that someone screaming bloody murder would sound so perfect. Just some food for thought there. Anyways, this is a pretty solid track you've got here mate. Keep 'em comin. Later on!
on Never ended by maxxkolono
Yeah, I can def feel/hear the 'older' quality of this. Kinda takes me back somewhere between 5-10 years ago. And I agree with Spivkurl about the track's brevity. I'm definitely thinkin that this could go alot further. Though, I imagine since you did this so long ago you might not have the original file/s any more. Which sux, but is understandable. If ya do still have the files though, I would def suggest going back to mix this more (or if you'd like, you could send me the stems/loops and I could try my hand at doing a remix of this). Anyways, very jammin stuff here mate. Later on!
From the other side it was made using no loops, so in a few moments of free time I could try to do it once again.
Thanks for the feedback! Peace
on Two words by maxxkolono
Now lemme listen to this puppy...
Play 2 now...
This kinda has a video gamey edge to it in a way. And it's taken me back to when I useta play Frogger on playstation 1. And on the high-side it's making me think that it has a neo-oriental vibe goin on. My only chief complaint is it's short length. I seriously could see this goin for another minute or minute and a half (maybe). Otherwise, this is a pretty solid jam mate. Will see if maybe I can't do somethin with it, cool? Thanks for sharing. Later on!
on today by bobbybooth
Might wanna work on that sudden ending just a tad (maybe like- sudden end and silence for about 1 or 2 seconds for smooth change-overs on an album and such). And I dug the computerized vocal sample of "Today", but am thinkin that ya might wanna smooth it out just a smidge to blend in with the mix better (kinda stands out {and outta place} at the moment, a filter or 2 might help there).
Beyond that, I loved how ya did a cover of that one rock song (though my mind isn't working with me today, was it the Red Hot Chilli Peppers... wait, nevermind, wasn't it from a Smashing Pumpkins song?). And overall, there was a cool blend of different styles going on here. Kinda makes me think of what it might sound like if New Order and Weezer got together for a collab or something. Keep crankin 'em out mate. Later on!
cheers for this. sudden ending is because its very much unfinished. really surprised how many reviews this is getting though. was meant to be just a throw away bit of fun, the first thing i really did with fruityloops. im actually thinking of making it a bit of a dubstep groove, which should fill it out a bit.
i will definitely look at doing a proper full length mix of it.
on Cherry Bomb by Gsusfrk
I love the laid back presence this has (ended up turning up my speakers just a tad so it'd play out with more gusto). No worries mate, I just had 'em turned up about 40% at the start. When I go to max 'em out they really pick up. And the high's even start getting that fuzzy distort sound signaling that they're about to clip (that's just on my system though, so I'm just throwin that out there for you to watch out for on other systems on yer end).
Anyways, the vocal snippets on this were dead-on (and were kinda what I was talking about on one of the earlier reviews I sent ya not that long ago). The 'Listen' & 'Yo' ones were my fave. The drums were quite nicely done too and they gave me an idea which I'll share (for use on here or wherever).
I was thinkin it'd be seriously bad @$$ if someone were to drop out the bass, the hats, and the kicks- to just have the snare workin mad percs for an isolated stretch. Kinda like that vocal isolated break I was talkin about before, but longer and with the drums. And this way you could do an in-out, in-out, 1-2 punch with the drum sequence. EG, start out with just the snared part of drums (2), bring back the whole drum loop (1), swap back to just the snares (2), switch over to whole drums (1), stutter step the kick and start reintroducing other elements of the song...
Or something like that, you know, haha. Anyways, this was pretty sweet stuff here mate. Keep crankin 'em out. Later on!
Yeah I'm definitely trying to get a higher quality sound going so theres no clipping or distortion! Nohting like a song you can listen to and it be like the wind on a beach with the light tickle of sand sifting between your toes and the large sighs of the ocean. That's how clear I'd like the songs to come out as - maybe not with that atmosphere but with the focus of clarity :)
Thanks for the kind words man!
Take Care
Steve