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 Feelings by DoaniDeejay
Note to everyone else= This song sounds so much better if you have a sub woofer! Without one it kinda sounds like it has too many highs.
Now I think this is a pretty solid track mate. Besides what I mentioned above. Coz I'm thinkin that this'd play great in a club or arena, but not so much in a car (since they usually don't have great speaker assemlages from the manufacturers). And I think the name is very apt given the one synth sequence ya used on here. Kinda gives it a timeless and human edge (which is extraordinary for House music). Nicely done mate. Later on!
on Macnamera by Neoangel
This one kinda jumps around a bit, but they manage to stay true to the vibe of the track. I'll admit that when the track first started I didn't know exactly what to expect. Yet it pulled together rather nicely.
There's only one thing I didn't much care for and that were those metal scrape sounding things ya had. And the male vocal sample is kinda iffy, but I'm not really a huge fan of voc-sams anyways. And last observation is that this had a very retro and somewhat oriental feel at the end. Cool stuff. Later on!
on What Are You So Afraid Of? by Dieselj
As for yer avatar, it reminds me of the one the DexDee use to have.
Now for the track, it's nice to see another artist who isn't afraid to push out their tracks, length-wise. Especially considering that it's a House tune. So that's pretty impressive. Most people seem to cut theirs off @ somewhere between 3 to 5 mins.
When the vocals initially started I though you had sampled Madonna coz the way it sounded on the first line or two. And the one ya paired it with reminds me of neo-soul stuff. Which I think helped to round 'em out evenly. The muffled male voice was kinda odd, but in a way it captures that bein high thing.
As for the melody there were parts of it that reminded me of another famous song I heard (though I'm currently blanking on it's name). And the one perc sound ya used with the drums that sounds kinda like a messed up sonar was pretty cool. All in all this is pretty nicely done and I really can't think of any suggestions to make it any better. Cheers!
As for the track, I always keep in mind that dj's are spinning these tracks. Often times, when I dj, I enjoy spinning longer tracks: (gives me time to peruse through my library and pick out an appropriate song)
As for the muffled male voice, it's actually the original vocals, drastically repitched. To me this represents ( The Greek God Apollo reaffirming that he's the "only one" in the Phoenix's eyes.) I guess with time, you discover your style and slowly after years of messing with stuff, my sound is coming to life. I'm not a tech head, or a show off kinda artist ( The look what I can do with a midi controller type) etc. I simply wish to keep tracks interesting. This might be a consequence of being an acoustic bass player. We tend to focus on repetition while emphasizing the form/structure of a song.
Cheers.
D
http://www.dieselj.com
on Just Believe (in Dance) by Afterglow
As for the track. Play 2 now...
I dunno if this could be considered House, in a classic sense (beyond the four-on-the-floor beat). The melody reminded me more of old skool synth-pop. And the way it started made me think that it was either gonna be a Trance or Euro-dance track. Otherwise, this is a pretty cool concept. Yet, I'm thinkin if ya go back n rework this ya might wanna mess with the placement of some of the loops coz ther were parts that sounded like they were outta place (like the way some of the bass sequences interacted with the leads, for example). And the speed up at the end, though cool, sounded a bit awkward too. Thanks for sharing. Later on!
I'm still on the learning path, it's only been a year since I started mixing. I will definitely look at what you said though, tips and things like that are very appreciated. ^_^ Take care!
on Tasered by Scootaboy
I like the friendly dark feel to this. Kinda like it was built for dimly lit places. And the vocal sample ya used in this reminded me almost instantly of groups like Snap. Yet the groove of the track is different from what they did. I'd say that this is upbeat or progressive House. Decent length too. Thanks for sharin. Later on!
on Fuzzy No-No's. by JackRipper
I'll admit that I pretty much like everything about this track except for the sudden end. Especially with how it sounded like it was gonna keep going. Like have a momentary sudden stop to mark the outro and then bring it back in, partially lessened (maybe without one of the channels, like the bass or something) and then it'd begin to diminish.
This has got alotta energy (like that one part with the voc-sam or chorus ahhs synth paired with the build). Not bad on the length either, but I could see this one being just a tad longer. Thanks for sharing. Later on!
on THE WINNER With 107 Points - Krakafaktri by AwakeningComp
on MOVED BY STRINGS by peasantwoman
As for the genre, I'm thinkin it's too slow to be classified as Breakbeat (which is usually between 150-190 BPM). I also don't think the drums ya used could be classified as that either. So I'm definitely gonna say that this is closer to Electro, but it also slides into being Cinematic during the lull parts without any drums.
And am I right in guessing that this song isn't finished yet (given it's time)? Hmm, I'd suggest throwin some bass in there to make the track a bit fuller. Other than that cool start you got here. Later on!
on Sweat and Perseverance (vocals by ToxicxVoltage) by DJNodi
I think the slow build into this track really works. Dunno if I'd classify this as traditional 'breakbeat' though. Perhaps Tech-Glitch (shrugs). And as for the lyrics, I dug the effects that ya had on 'em, but think they're kinda iffy. Don't get me wrong, I think they work perfectly with the way they were mixed into the track. It's just that I dunno if I fancy them. Somethin just doesn't agree with me there. Maybe if you allowed 'em to stand nearly isolated on their own (with maybe just a little bit of synth stuff to accompany 'em). Okies mate, I'm headin outta here. Later on!
on Soulbroken by Kinetikx
I can totally sympathize with you on the 'crappy mic' thing. I've had my fair share of 'em in the past.
And as Esh was sayin, I could totally see this bein like a theme song for some sci-fi show or somethin.
Heck, I've heard that they might do another GhostBusters movie, maybe you could submit this in for it's soundtrack. Yeah, it kinda has that vibe to it. Very interesting stuff mate. Later on!
on Track 9 by sandcastle
is it a fair guess to say that ya recorded the one key sequence live? Coz a little after the 1 min mark some of the notes sound a bit off. Just figured that I'd throw that out there. Don't really know a whole lot about 'Minimal Techno' and didn't know whether you did those intentionally or not. Though I must say that this does strike me as being very minimal. Kinda like somethin that'd be played in some future alien lounge or something. Interesting stuff mate. Later on!
on TabbMann - Teatimer by UFlash
I just let it play the first go around. Now at the beginning again, I like the way ya had it right before the hat ride. Kinda reminds me of some martial arts flick (like the beach scene in Mortal Kombat).
And though I like the lower tonal quality of this I'm thinkin it could use just a little something on the higher end of things. Like some fluffy pads or some subdued synth lead sequence. Other than that I'd say that this is pretty solid. Later on!
on Feigning Sleep by JackRipper
Okies play 2 now...
In a way I can see where this track ties into the description, because I easily am able to imagine someone's heart and mind racing as they lay there with their eyes closed unable to fall asleep. And the voc-sams ya added give it an illusion of all the things probably going on in that person's mind as they try to fall away. Nicely done. Lates!
on Infectious by SweetRampaige
on Techno Rojo by Freohr
Nice Matrix-like intro to this mate. And uber-cool Spanish Guitar ya got too! And the strings on here sound kinda similar to the ones they got on Logic.
Dunno if I'd classify this as Techno though. Maybe 'World' or 'Fusion' coz of all the things you got mixed in on this one. Dug the overall concept and arrangement though. Thanks for sharing. Later on!
on Black Holes of Consciousness by Angorne
Was it supposed to end suddenly like that? Might be a difference in schools of mixing, but I'd recommend against stuff like that.
At the mo' where I am I'm really diggin the start-stop of the bass and the synth that sounds sorta like a siren is pretty sweet. And the way they interplay kinda reminds me of Mr.Ozio in some ways. I can see that lil puppet bobbin it's head and all that, haha. Thanks for sharin mate. Later on!
on D & J by OrigamiSalami
Though ya might wanna watch out coz this one kinda loomed dangerously close to being a bit too repetitive. Later on!
on The Greys by H3XiT
Play 2 now...
Decided to let it just play through on the last go around. Anyways, as I was sayin this packs a punch, but the way it's done isn't all in-your-face like other songs of similar intensities. Kinda done in a minimal way and it's somewhat repetitive nature gives it that hard mechanical element that's key to anything 'Techno'.
Though, in a way I feel like this is only half done. Like something about it almost screams "Counterpart needed". And that's where I think it gets interesting, because at the mo' we have one artist, who's the other one gonna be and which way will they take it? It'd be nice if there was a continuation of this along those lines mate. Later on!
Also, a lot depends on the mood I'm in. With this track, I just finished watching a 12 hour rerun of x-files on SciFi. Something had to happen... Greetz
on Demoted by mistersmeaner
I dig the FX ya placed on that one perc hit (?) you've got on here. And the bassline ya got is pretty basic, but sweet soundin.
And I agree that this would sound cool on a video game score. Though I couldn't tell ya what kinda game I'd see this goin with. Anyways, nicely done mate. Later on!
on Party Girl by AceZecA
Interesting way to open the track mate. Nice modulations going on with that one synth sequence ya used. And for the first time in a while I'm really diggin the various vocal samples ya used in this.
And the bass sequence ya used on this sounds borderline hardstyle or whatev (the kind that goes good with the Melbourne shuffle). Anyways, thanks for sharin mate. Later on!
on Confused daze, lost nights by johnthebhoys
Being a fellow Mag user I could recognize alot of what ya used on here. And I think ya did a pretty good job on mixing this. Though there were parts that kinda stuck out a bit to me.
Oh, and you may or may not know this, but Revolta allows you to mess with the individual instrument hit's sound. Allowing you to give 'em a more natural sound. By default the kick's compression sounds too synthetic for my tastes. Anyways, this is givin me ideas so thanks for sharing. Later on!
on DiDaDo by GM8
Wow, I haven't heard a mix that was this long in a hot minute. I think most people shoot for somewhere between 3-5 mins and call it quits. It's nice to come across another another artist who likes making lengthy songs.
Quick random question- what's the longest you've gone?
I've been able to do a couple of mash-ups that were nearly 13 mins. Though it's been a while since I've tried really going to town like that.
Anyways, falling back on this track and in relation to it's length I think ya did a nice job at keeping it consistent and not overly repetitive or boring (which is a pitfall all long tracks face). And the first time through I was particularly impressed with the way ya chose to end it. Kinda like cascading and diminishing waves. Nicely done mate. Later on!
the longest i did was like 18 min but its old i made it like 4 years ago i jused to make mini mixes just make a song and keep going on trying to evolve it but i stept away from that since i got my mixing gear,
ime glad you like the song!
peace
Gijs de Mik
on Rise by KenyanInMalaysia
Very interesting concept here. Subbing out voices for instruments. Something usually only heard in classical arrangements. So to pair it with modern music is killer! It'd be kinda nice to see the story of this evolve and unfold in a visual sense.
Here I envision the beginning being in an apartment room (oddly enough with red paint on the walls) at night (furnished with faux tropic lamps, glass tables, and all). The woman is standing near the man who is seated on the couch. As she finishes what she is saying the man stands up to follow her giving his side of the tale. To be continued..?
i see u really have a good imagination...(to the point...)
it would be really nice to have a video to the track and see how things unfold...but for now its, It will be continued....ur vision will also be put into consideration..thanks!
K.I.M
on I Said Put the Cat Down and Step Away by bcway
Play 2 now...
I can recognize some of the Mag loops ya used in this being a fellow user, but not that many of 'em. So is it fair guessing that this is a demo or teaser track, given it's short time? I'm kinda interested to hear how this would progress if ya did more to it. Later on!
About the name, well, it's like that around here - we have fun at home as best we can what with lately life's continual relentless assaults.
I am impressed by your observation - hit the nail squarely on the head. Much of my music is quickly done because of time constraints, and I sincerly regret that much of my music does not have much sublty, because I am still drilling through the technology. Considering having spent 20 years as a mainframe systems analyst, I am lagging badly - a bit embarressing.
I come from an era when you grabbed a guitar with a few moments notice and head to a bar to bang out a nights worth of mostly rock and roll.
A great starting environement but it does not help a lot with todays methods. At 54 years old I am still learning music - and enjoying it just as much. I am also stunned by the amount of talented people on this site that are willing to assist.
Thanks again. May the road rise to meet you....
on Breakdown by AcidParadox
In a way I'm reminded a bit of Orbital with the one synth sequence that ya use on here (the second one in the beginning).
As for the classification, I couldn't tell ya where else this would fit. It's pretty dead-on in Techno IMO. The track does have a somewhat retro soundin quality because of the 3rd synth sequence ya used. I know it's classic because I've heard it somewhere else before, but at the mo' I'm blankin on the whole 'what & where' thing. Anyways, interesting stuff here. Later on!