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 Moab Remake -The Unchallenged by Gsusfrk
I'm really digging how ya started and ended this with the same sounds (allows the song to be played seemlessly, back-to-back on repeat). Though I'm thinking the outro might be a little too long (as is, seems kinda empty when compared to the beginning). Yet, in relation to mix sessions I'm thinkin that it may be better that way. Allowing the DJ to do more stuff at the transition point between songs.
Outta (lazy) curiousity, where's the original mate? Am thinkin it'd be interesting to listen to.
Really diggin that one crazy bit of synth ya got on here for the leads. And the part when ya fade out those leads really reminds me of one of the Need For Speed tracks (can't remember which one or even which game it was on, opps, my bad, haha). Anyways, sweet stuff here mate.
PS. to anyone else who listens-
this should be played with
sub-woofers for the full effect.
The remake was liked but not by me... so i figured I'd go with I like not with what people liked, just a reaction I wanted :)
Thanks
Take Care
Steve
on My Homie Ft ALIAS 3HEADEDMONSTABEATZ RMX by CONEYISLANDRECORDS
Dunno why, but I'm only semi-feelin the name on this. Coz almost right off the bat this had me thinkin more like 'Road trip music', had me goin "& throw yo bags in the back... throw yo bags in the back... and let's make tracks (the bird/tire tread kind)". I guess it could be modified to "Why am I sucha fool... For trustin you?" (following the rhodes for the second, the bass for the first). Pretty cool stuff you've done here mate. Keep 'em comin. Later on!
on Warpspeed by AudioL
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Another short one. Man, what's up dude? I think that my fave bits of this are the funky soundin percs you got goin on and the lil reversed parts. Yall def gotta work on makin this one longer, holmes. Later on!
on Forgot my Meds by AudioL
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Hahaha, "forgot my meds". Nice one! Sounds like yall were just goofin around havin a good ole time. I've been there before. With its short length is it safe to assume that this was just some freeflow session? It'd be cool to see yall come back n polish/lengthen this one out, ya know. Funny stuff here though. Later on!
on Through My Eyes (Sample) by CR1Tic
Genre-wise, this is kind of a hybrid track, but I wouldn't say that it's 'not trance'. Specially, when I listen to stuff like Lasgo or Ian Van Dahl (take away the vox and what do you have? this). My only chief complaint is that it is so short (try to keep the 5 minute rule in mind for tracks like these), but since you only worked on it for a few hours I can understand it's brevity. So if you would humor me, go back n bang away at it some more, cool? Excellent start here mate. Lates!
on MissURemix by DuBzReCoRdInGsTuDiO
I recognized those vocals from somewhere (an acapella off of here or a program like Fl Studios or Reason, my mind aint workin right now, haha). As for the music, yeah, it is kinda all over the place. Sorta wanna say it's nu-electro or maybe electro-pop? Kinda makes me think of something that'd be on a Justin Timberlake or JC Chasez album. Or what it'd be like if they did a collab with Robin Thicke. Anyways, this is pretty jammin bud. Dig what you've got goin on here. Lates!
on reppin' by DuBzReCoRdInGsTuDiO
I like this Grime thing. Atleast your take on it, I always thought it was somethin else, style-wise, from past listens and all that, but yours has kind of a Dubby vibe to it. (not shamelessly self-promoting here, but) In a way it kinda reminds me of what I did with Bump Bump (the flavor). Kinda makes me wanna throw down on a collab with ya to do something similar to this (and the other). If yer game, lemme know (I'm flexible).
Back on track with the track, the bass and drums are superb, and those horns were a really nice touch. Would it be possible to highlight the vocals more coz I kinda wanted for there to be more of them on here. At any rate, truly top-notch stuff here mate. Savd/favd. Lates!
on Pop That by Gsusfrk
Yeah, I can see what yer saying about the Matrix/Reggae thing, because its makin me think of certain parts of the AniMatrix (Kid's Story, mostly, like the scene where he's typing on his PC or when he's on his skateboard trying to escape the agents). And the subtle Trumpets gave it a nice electric/gritty air vibe I'm thinkin. Anyways, sweet mix mate. Later on!
on We Like It Heavy by Gsusfrk
The parts between about 3:37 & 4:18 were nice & classic (exactly what I think when I hear about drum&bass). Had an idea for it if you'll entertain me. I'm thinkin that somewhere right before the pads (?) kick in you could have it completely drop out, have a moment where you throw on some vocal sample (somethin like a guy's voice sayin- "Yeah, that's the way we like it..."), and then bring the beat back with possibly a stuttered kick (or just super chopped section of the main drum loop, like if its 8 seconds play 2 or 1.5 seconds of it with the kick and little spaces in between), and maybe finish up the vox with the same person saying- "Hard and heavy!".
Diggin the intro on this too and paired with the end the track reminds me of the dynamics of a bullet's flight as it explodes forth from the muzzle and gradually decelerates and curves up at a distance. Super groove here mate. Later on!
Lol you always got great descriptions man, thank you for your words mate!
on Retro Planets by Bioscape
Pretty smooth lounge stuff ya got goin on here. Parts of it are remindin me of the Beastie Boys instrumental album they dropped a year or two ago (check it out if ya haven't already). On the drums I think my favorite bit was the Vibra scratch (?) and double snare hit ya had every now and then. On the synth side it was the flute and that little part ya had between 2:04-2:08 (isolated). Gonna def sav/fav this one. Opps, well, can't save, but will def fave. Lates!
on Riffs and Waves by CmsProductions
Might wanna watch yer levels coz they sounded like they were on the verge of clipping out of my system (I think it's due to the crispness of that amped guitar-like sound ya used on here). I also like the way the track steadily chugs along. Kinda in keeping with the vibe I mentioned previously in the other review (don't you hear the train crossing bells in that one bit of the song?). Once ya adjust that one thing this track'll be golden. Later on!
on The Park by CmsProductions
I'm digging the way this comes off as sounding kinda off-beat. And how ya didn't have the guitar bits come in until way later in the song. Which in a way it gives the song a classic vibe without making it classically classical, if that makes any sense (I'm thinkin of back when they use to use pianos alot in rock, back in the rock-a-billy days). And some of the elements in this are, dare I say, borderline bluesy!? This def makes me think of ramblin off somewhere on the back of a pickup truck or passenger car. Thanks for takin me on a trip mate. Lates!
on Trip to Space by DeejayDo
I'm diggin this tune with the exception of that one vocal loop ya used before the main key sequence. Which was good, but came off as kinda flat. Maybe what you could do is have something in between the keys to sustain them or add depth (like throw on a couple of diminished echos or add something secondary, such as some really light pads or another lead sequence to come in under what you've got now or just bring in what you've got starting @ around 1:44 sooner). I think the other bits on this song work rather well and by themselves make a really decent trance song. You're definitely heading in the right direction with this mate. Keep 'em comin, ay?
on FEEL by DeejayDo
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This one def had me bobbin my head. It has that vibe House sometimes gives out (with the right producers/mixers) that I absolutely love. And that chick breathing was such a beautiful addition to the composition. Giving it a somewhat organic feel. My only complaint would be that it's short. Color me crazy, but with a track like this I feel that it could possibly go on for twice it's current length (possibly, somewhere between 4:30 & 5:15 would be the golden time to shoot for). Will def add this to my iPod. Thanks for sharing mate. Later on!
on From the Desert to Space by WhiteSands
Yeah, I totally get the name of this. Reminds me of this really simple ride they had at Epcot center where you rode this train that swiveled sideways in front of a screen and you could choose this different video adventures. I chose the space one and it had this lil spacecraft taking off from the surface of this alien world. Anyways, I think my favorite part of this song was where you almost dropped most of the pads out and just had the drums & bass bits goin (around 3:30 in). Sweet mix mate. Later on!
on Illuminati by WhiteSands
This still has dance undertones to it, but yer def heading in the right direction with the drum work. And there were parts of the bass (starting around 1:32) that I was thinkin were dead-on for HH. Hmm, dunno how ya feel about the track, but I'm thinkin that if ya wanted a more traditional vibe to this you could swap out the leads for Pianos or Rhodes instead. Otherwise, this is pretty bangin. Later on!
on Epic Journey by CmsProductions
What kinda laptop was it (a Vaio?)? I got 2 laptops this year (a crappy lil Dell Mini and a 15" MacBook Pro). How's Acid workin out for ya? I got vers they sell @ Bestbuy a couple of years ago and didn't much care for it.
Anyways, back to the track... This definitely has a Cinematic vibe to it, but I'm thinkin it's more new-age Rockish. Either one works I suppose. Kinda makes me think of movies like the Bourne trilogy and such. Paired slightly with stuff like Mystery Men (so butt kickin action all throughout I guess would be the theme here, haha). Aww man, wait, I think I got the perfect visual for this. Did you ever see that commercial or video with that guy being chased by those dudes and he keeps jumpin off of staircases and ridiculous places (even jumped from rooftop to rooftop near the end)? Here's a link to it if you haven't...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPIw3cv8Zls
Not the commercial, but the viral vid I first saw of the run/jumping thing. Anyways, cool stuff here mate. Later on!
on I Never Missed You by CmsProductions
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Dunno why, but I feel the part with the guy rappin sounded funny (next to the synths I'm thinkin is why). The melodic singing part fits perfectly. So maybe if ya just scaled back the volume levels of the high synths (or drop 'em down by a few keys instead) so that they mix together better. Other than that I loved the hip-pop vibe of this. Very clubbish stuff here. And I'm thinkin that with the above suggested tweeks this song'd be golden (lotsa potential). Awesome synth sequences BTW. Keep 'em comin, ay!?
on Mustafa's Destiny by RewindNine
Bits of the synth on this kinda remind me of something I did around that time (great minds think alike, ay what, hahaha). Anyways, the intro to this reminded me more of House though the synth treatment is more in the boat of classic Techno. Almost theme song for a TV show in some places. As for breakbeat, I'm sure the purists would cry foul on that call. Eh, I dunno, doesn't have that vibe to it I think. Decent mix though, def different. Lates!
on enter with caution (DJ Aerith acapella) by RewindNine
Just FYI, there's a 4 second silence at the end (dunno if that was intended or not). And speaking about the end, I thought it was cool, but was thinkin that it would've sounded nicer if ya ended after the key sequence played all the way out. Instead of a note or two before here. I like the almost trip-hop vibe to this. Sorta like being downtempo without actually being downtempo (if that makes any sense). In a way it's like you successfully married Techno with Jazz (without adding any acid, haha). Very nice work mate. Later on!
on Jungley Whiska's by JackRipper
Okies, so is the original mix of this longer or does it just cut out like that to segway into another song for big mix sessions? That's the only thing that I noticed as being kinda outta place with this. And I think given the nature of this track the name is uber fitting, because I could totally see some catnip addled kitty running and jumping about all over the place. Kinda like the world seen in the city through their eyes. The only thing that could make this track any cooler is if ya threw in some raging horns somewhere in there (like a Trumpet trio or similar). Nicely done mate. Lates!
on Katona Hottin-Roof by JackRipper
lulz?
Indeed! That's what teh interwebs r 4 afterall. And facepalming kitteh agrees wif us.
Anywho, nuf chan-speak there and onto the song. Def understand why ya used the vox sams on here. They were just... Mezmerizing? Yeah, kinda like staring at something dead-on and being oblivious to it being there. And I dunno why, but for some odd reason the bass on this was reminding me of Benny Benassi's style (though less irritating and used as his stuff can be at times). Def interesting mix here mate. Makes me think of House, Trance, and Electro all at once. Cheers!
on The Terrorist by ScDub
I'm absolutely lovin the synthside of this (the pipe-like bass is keen). Rice did an outstanding job on here. Lyrically, I thought it was pretty solid. Though the pause after the hook ("the terrorist") seemed a lil shaky (like you were asking instead of telling/proclaiming). Beyond that I think it was sweet. Lates!
on Where my doggs at? by ScDub
Ya might wanna watch the levels on yer main mic, because they sound a bit hot in the mix. And there were bits when you n yer buddy seemed to be competing with one another. I loved the hook of this though. Not bad for a rough mix mate. Lates!
on Juno Coil by KDLproject
Dunno if it's just my speakers, but it sounds like this is a little muddy on the low end (when I turn them up real loud). I'm thinkin it's because of the way the bass and kick drum interact. And there's alotta clipping going on when I max out the volume. Just FYI if ya ever go to mess with this again.
Ooh, and there's a part @ around 4:10 that sounded so wicked (the screechy synth that sounds 3 times). I wish you had used it more on here. And the lil thing ya did at the outro was keen.
I dunno much about JR back in their early days, because that was in the days before I started collecting electronic stuff. Though I will say that it definitely has a super 90s vibe to it. Though for some odd reason it reminds me of that electro act that was in the club scene in the film XXX (the synth mixed with the vocals perhaps). While the bass on this takes me back to some classic anime I saw (maybe Akira, not sure though). Anyways, cool stuff mate. Later on!