Huh, cool. Sorry, just was reminded of a track I did where I threw in alotta reversed stuff. Course, this is way more mellow. Less mainstage and more background. The kinda track that'd be perfect for a film's score. Somethin like Training Day or Blackhawk Down. Crazy vocals too BTW. Lates!
I always thought it was from a studio. Or from the back of a Van, atleast. Haha, sorry. I'm one of those wackos that can find humor in anything. I mean, you should check out some of the outtakes from bukakke clips sometime. That ish is high-larry-us. Course one could also get into the whole script thing, but that speaks for itself- "Did someone order a large sausage pizza?" Gaaw, hahahahaha.
Breathy parts kinda remind me of Bobby McFarrin and they add a really nice humanized edge to this.
It also has a retro poppy/dancey edge that I'm diggin. And the way ya had Catch comin out solo'd on the right was real nice, like reppin a porch stoop from 1991. Rawk on!
Oop, wait, no. It passed. Hold on, wait, I think it, yep, it came back. Haha, sorry.
Anyways, I'm really diggin the structure of this track and was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I did something with this and added it to my Lightswitch Raver megamix series. Or we could collab if you'd like. Either way, just figured I'd throw that out there. I'm gonna def sav/fav this one. The break down @ around 2:45 is flippin sweet man. Gettin massive ideas. Thanks & lates!
Hey sorry it took so long to reply ive been off for a while. For sure you can add it to your megamix just dont forget to give me some credit =D. Have fun with what ya do.
Classical elements in it. Kinda like if Phantom of the Opera were to meet A Clockwork Orange and then hook up with Seemless. The last one was kind of a B-movie with Shannon Elizabeth released a few years ago about electronic music among other things.
I liked the way ya threw in those Hiphop beats near the end. Later on!
I think. Haha, I lost count... So when this track first started I was immediately reminded of The Cure. And he wasn't such a bad guy. So long as you were a white Christian. Okay, that was bad. Moving on...
I'm thinkin this would be perfect for some sketch comedy bit makin fun of the guy. Kinda like super imposing his head onto the Coppertone girl's body or tossing in certain clips of shows like Jackass. Eh, I dunno. But I've gotta mosie on now coz I needta get some runnin in before it gets too dark out. Later on man!
Coulda swore I did this one already, but who knows. It's seriously trippin me out because I specifically remember this audio sample ya used for this. Oh well.
Dunno why, but that guy isn't really convincing. Like if he were addressing me I'd just be like, what? The rhythm part of the Guitars is bad @$$ man. Unless that part's meant to be the Bass. Whatever it is it's cool. Lates!
Do this all funky because for some odd reason the Wimpy player kept lockin up on me or not playin once the track was loaded. So I downloaded and am listening to it now on WMP.
I let this play in the background as I did a few things and now I wanna ask- Have you ever seen the movie Lost Highway by David Lynch? That's what alotta this reminded me of. Seein someone drive down an empty 2 laned southwestern freeway at night. Surrounded by pitch black and the only illumination coming from the headlights and the scant few stars in the sky. Cool atmos man. Lates!
Got it mate. Tried doin it the way you did, but for some odd reason the link stayed as simple text. Prolly because of the other HTML code I added in the desc, shrugs. Just to letch know I've been messin with the track. I added some synth n effected drum bits. Wanna know somethin funny- when I tried to use the stuff ya sent me on the one prog I'm usin they wouldn't go because of 'em bein in .mp3 format. Lame aint it? Oh well, I'll tinker with convertin 'em tomorrow sometime. Later on mang!
Maybe we should start using filehosting sites, then we could send up .wav files....I think when I tried to render them that way they came out too big for email...Can't wait to hear what you've done D!
Is BigFishAudio any good? I've seen it advertised a few times and it seems to be a pretty big name, but I haven't ever seen anyone who's used it until now.
As for the track, the Piano's a pretty cool and I'm diggin the way you've used the Guitar part to compliment it. In some ways I'm reminded of the way Rock stuff sounded in the late 90's mixed with some of the stuff from today. Kinda like Better Then Ezra meets The Fray. Would definately love to hear this with some vocals. Later on!
Hi Donnie,
Yes, I would say they have a lot of good loops and constructon sets there. Just go to their web site and they have samples for every disk they have that you can listen to to get an idea of what is on it. Altho, most of the samples are very short. The Sony web site is the same way.
Thanks for reviewing 3 of my songs yesterday.
I am glad you liked them for different reasons.
I do need to get a vocalist and one I believe is in the works, once she comes back from vacation.
Thanks again,
Randy
Into this genre for various reasons, but I could def see this being played at a Country/Western joint. I'm thinkin it'd be better if this were being performed live as opposed to being cranked outta some jukebox, but there I could also see it being played out of some old Transistor style radio.
And with that I am reminded of those Mom & Pop type mini-marts that double as the area's grocery store. The kind that's clustered in together with a gas/service station and laundry mat. The kind that has that certain smell in 'em from age and the variety of things that go on there. Kinda like a mix of dust, motor oil, cleaning products, and fried food all rolled into one. Lates!
Hi Donnie,
I am sorry, I didn't get any notice that you had left me a review. So now I am here replying to another fellows review, and I see your review.
I'll agree that this type of song would be great as a live performance as there is a lot going on, and it is fun to watch people play.
So thanks for listening and reviewing my first uploaded song. Hopefully all the rest of my songs will get better even, as I learn this software pgm.
Thanks again,
Randy
On a black keyboard in the dark is a little annoying. Especially when you've got the key sequence memorized and go to type in say a i and instead keep hittin the o key. It's very, very GRRR, haha.
So, as for Trance being your current niche. I'm thinkin that you could very easily transition into Rave, Ambient, or Euro Pop. Depending on which way you'd like to approach it. Your skills with synth placement lead me to also recommend that you go n get an Effects pedal. They've got some nice one's for both the Guitar and Bass out there. One brand in particular I've been thinkin about gettin. It's one for Bass by Line-6 and is about $400.
As for the 23 edits thing, I know whatcha mean about trying to get something to come out the way you want it. And with digital synth generator mapping boards it can be a real pain in the A** sometimes. Course, once I convert something to .wav I never delete it. Because ya never know when it might become useful again.
As for the track and track name, an interesting title, indeed. Dunno where the connection is because this song reminds me of the way rain drops accumulate on the windshield of a parked car with street lights illuminating a wavy haze onto a grey and dismal backdrop of rolling clouds. There's also a suspension bridge dwarfing a river or bay inlet below somewhere in there too. Lates!
Go n check out Night Rave by BT off of his score to The Fast And The Furious. Dunno why I'm recommending that, but I def think that you'd dig that song.
I like the way this track has very jugglish bass going on. Course right as I wrote that there was a synth fill in, haha. I'm thinkin the basic nature of the drums is nice, but was also thinkin that some additional echo put on the snare or kick would be hella cool. The synth on this is almost Techno/Rave. Rawk on holmes!
Fl Studio's user here. Haven't done anything with it, but it seems like it has potential.
Speaking about old B-movies, I just ordered a copy of Robot Jox. The only reason I got it is because it involves mechs and had some pretty wicked special effects sequences using minatures.
Will def haveta check out that site. So thanks for droppin it's name. Last thing involving B-movies, were you a fan of the show MST3k on the Sci-Fi channel?
As for the track I'm def diggin the effects you've used on the bass parts. They sound killer. Later on!
Don'tcha just hate 'em? The arrangement you've got so far sounds pretty tight. Dunno what you were tryin to go for though so I can't comment there.
And as for what the others said. I can relate to the space thing, but only in the floating aspect. To me this would go great with some mystic Asian 'Third Eye' type stuff. What with levitation, telekinesis, ESP, etc. The only thing unclear here is whether it'd be of Hindu or Bhuddist influence. Later on mate!
Aargh it's really frustrating...the new Spectrasonics plugin I've been using has just been messing me about...I gotta have another look at this one..I hear what you're saying about the mystical influence...I think it's got quite a few elements in here...anyway I'm heading over to your place now...1!
The drumlines for other stuff to kick in. Ok, got some synths now and I'm tryin to figure out what movie the Jim Carey sample is from... Hmm, wait, is it from Dumb'n'Dumber? Haha, yeah, I think that's it.
"Are you gonna eat that?"
"Yeah, well no, yeah, I uh, I crossed my mind.
Seabass's character spits up a Loogie on burger.
Que audio sample used in song.
Didn't ever hear the song you made mention of in the desc, but am I right in guessing it's by Scooter? It kinda has their style of sound to it.
Good stuff for yer first go man. If you were to redo this I'm thinkin it could use more synths. Later on!
Mr.mister, haha. So which Kraftwerk track does this remind you of? So far I'm thinkin of their song, Numbers. Mixed with elements of Tour de France in the higher Synth elements.
There are retro elements of this, but I'm thinkin their mark is about 5-7 years above the mid 80's as others have mentioned. Kinda like in the era of Technotronic and the likes, though not similar in style. I guess it's just the way the sound of the fonts that were used hit me. Like if it were from one keyboard or sequencer board they would scream 1991/2 instead of 1985, shrugs. Nice one mate. Lates!
Aren't they great? I used something similar on the Soma Sonic song I remixed last year.
I like the way you've got this set up all low key. It's got kind of a Lounge vibe to it. The part I'm at now the Bass and the Guitars are superb. Thanks for usin my stuff and if ya ever want to team up again just let me know. Later on mate!
I'm all biting my nails n stuff. Is it normal to be nervous? Haha.
Daaaaam man, this is some trippy stuff. I'm absolutely lovin whatcha did with the Sark Steps loop pitching it between speaker channels. The way you've chopped up the drums is nuts. I gotta hand it to ya because I don't think I coulda used these loops to make one song. Maybe it's because I've always thought of these as being used in solo or set/series to compliment something else.
As for what ya said about 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' I can totally see how some of the Acid wore off on this, haha. Again, this is some trippy stuff! Later on mang!!
Country- Perhaps not the direction you were thinking, but for a moment I could almost hear twangy Guitars playing along with her. Tic-toc...
Sarah Mclachlan- Towards the end of the first play I was taken back to a memory of hearing her one big album from a few years ago. I'm thinking that this would fit this the best because currently it has all of those elements working for it. Then again, that might be expected/predictable. So if not that then...
Alt-rock- In the stylings of Coldplay, The Fray, Sara Bareilles, etc because the way it's crafted now it could also easily go that way. To give it a twist I'll say...
Soft Industrial- To pick up and accentuate the mood of the lyrics. Placing a musical representation of what she might be feeling through heavier notes and dancier drums. Adding an electrical sharpness (through effected Guitars or synths) to contrast the soft and fluffy vibe it gives off now. I mean, if her soul is crying then why would the music be smiling? From there we have my last pitch...
Blues-Jazz fusion- Another route you could take since her vox are seemingly perfect for it. I'm at a loss as to what the mix ratio could be between the blues and the jazz, but I'm thinking with the lyrics again, it should slightly teeter-totter back n forth between the 2.
Or, I dunno. I'm just throwin out the first thing my mind's catcher puts up. So. I look forward to hearing the final product of this. Good luck, have fun, and later on!
hi Donnie
first of all thanks for plenty detailed critics and given inspirations.........you´re a special listener with lots ideas and advice for a musician.....this time i took the Blues-Jazz-Fusion Route.....as always.......but the Soft Industrial remark nevertheless sounds very interesting because it was the first impression associated by the vocals
cheers,PC
How ya made this with Fruity Loops. I just went out n got Fl Studios latest installment this past weekend and from what I gather it's gonna be a tricky, but super fun program to work with.
The bass on this is just sick! I like the way it changes. Between hardcore electro soundin to traditional 4 string-esque. Coolness!
Similarities in our stylings. This track kinda reminded me of the remix I did of a Lost Idol song. Not that I'm promoting it or anything. This one just reminded me of how repitition can sometimes be done in a colorful way, sucessfully.
I'm also kinda with MrE, but the way I look at it is like this. If we had the traditional set up of 2 turntables this one would be played on deck 1. Serving as the mix's master, if you will. Then the sky's the limit with what it could be paired with on deck 2. Ranging anywhere from deeply melodic/vocal trance to Alt-rock or even some new-age, left-field R&B or Neo-Soul. Kinda like Morcheeba meets A Tribe Called Quest versus DJ Skribble or Liam Howlett or etc. Cheers!
Dennis... I think one of his cooler lines came from the movie Land of the Dead. Where he picks his nose and goes- "Zombies... They creep me out, man!". Flippin priceless! I think one of his best performances was delivered in the movie Blue Velvet. All I gotta say is, breather mask with Ether (I think). If you've happened to see either of those. Lates!
on I've seen better days by blairrock957
I really love the way this was recorded. It has that quality that reflects it's humble roots. Lates!
on deep by jlaw
on keep porn in the gutter by jlaw
Interesting mix mate!
on I got the feeling ft 22 catch by SLAPJOHNSON
It also has a retro poppy/dancey edge that I'm diggin. And the way ya had Catch comin out solo'd on the right was real nice, like reppin a porch stoop from 1991. Rawk on!
on 1Hour Work by GameboiX
Anyways, I'm really diggin the structure of this track and was wondering if you wouldn't mind if I did something with this and added it to my Lightswitch Raver megamix series. Or we could collab if you'd like. Either way, just figured I'd throw that out there. I'm gonna def sav/fav this one. The break down @ around 2:45 is flippin sweet man. Gettin massive ideas. Thanks & lates!
on Sittin On High by JeZteR
on Legion by JeZteR
I liked the way ya threw in those Hiphop beats near the end. Later on!
on Uberleader by Planetjazzbass
I'm thinkin this would be perfect for some sketch comedy bit makin fun of the guy. Kinda like super imposing his head onto the Coppertone girl's body or tossing in certain clips of shows like Jackass. Eh, I dunno. But I've gotta mosie on now coz I needta get some runnin in before it gets too dark out. Later on man!
on Stop smokin that dope by Planetjazzbass
Dunno why, but that guy isn't really convincing. Like if he were addressing me I'd just be like, what? The rhythm part of the Guitars is bad @$$ man. Unless that part's meant to be the Bass. Whatever it is it's cool. Lates!
on Drive by blairrock957
I let this play in the background as I did a few things and now I wanna ask- Have you ever seen the movie Lost Highway by David Lynch? That's what alotta this reminded me of. Seein someone drive down an empty 2 laned southwestern freeway at night. Surrounded by pitch black and the only illumination coming from the headlights and the scant few stars in the sky. Cool atmos man. Lates!
on *(LCE) Snooze Button (Feat Splish, layer 1)* by DougieDJ
on Randall-Alternate Rock by Randall822
As for the track, the Piano's a pretty cool and I'm diggin the way you've used the Guitar part to compliment it. In some ways I'm reminded of the way Rock stuff sounded in the late 90's mixed with some of the stuff from today. Kinda like Better Then Ezra meets The Fray. Would definately love to hear this with some vocals. Later on!
Yes, I would say they have a lot of good loops and constructon sets there. Just go to their web site and they have samples for every disk they have that you can listen to to get an idea of what is on it. Altho, most of the samples are very short. The Sony web site is the same way.
Thanks for reviewing 3 of my songs yesterday.
I am glad you liked them for different reasons.
I do need to get a vocalist and one I believe is in the works, once she comes back from vacation.
Thanks again,
Randy
on Randall-Country Show by Randall822
And with that I am reminded of those Mom & Pop type mini-marts that double as the area's grocery store. The kind that's clustered in together with a gas/service station and laundry mat. The kind that has that certain smell in 'em from age and the variety of things that go on there. Kinda like a mix of dust, motor oil, cleaning products, and fried food all rolled into one. Lates!
I am sorry, I didn't get any notice that you had left me a review. So now I am here replying to another fellows review, and I see your review.
I'll agree that this type of song would be great as a live performance as there is a lot going on, and it is fun to watch people play.
So thanks for listening and reviewing my first uploaded song. Hopefully all the rest of my songs will get better even, as I learn this software pgm.
Thanks again,
Randy
on Bendable Rhubarb? by Rorshach2021
So, as for Trance being your current niche. I'm thinkin that you could very easily transition into Rave, Ambient, or Euro Pop. Depending on which way you'd like to approach it. Your skills with synth placement lead me to also recommend that you go n get an Effects pedal. They've got some nice one's for both the Guitar and Bass out there. One brand in particular I've been thinkin about gettin. It's one for Bass by Line-6 and is about $400.
As for the 23 edits thing, I know whatcha mean about trying to get something to come out the way you want it. And with digital synth generator mapping boards it can be a real pain in the A** sometimes. Course, once I convert something to .wav I never delete it. Because ya never know when it might become useful again.
As for the track and track name, an interesting title, indeed. Dunno where the connection is because this song reminds me of the way rain drops accumulate on the windshield of a parked car with street lights illuminating a wavy haze onto a grey and dismal backdrop of rolling clouds. There's also a suspension bridge dwarfing a river or bay inlet below somewhere in there too. Lates!
on train to the valley of the digital butterflies by Rorshach2021
I like the way this track has very jugglish bass going on. Course right as I wrote that there was a synth fill in, haha. I'm thinkin the basic nature of the drums is nice, but was also thinkin that some additional echo put on the snare or kick would be hella cool. The synth on this is almost Techno/Rave. Rawk on holmes!
on The Iron Mole by sketch
Speaking about old B-movies, I just ordered a copy of Robot Jox. The only reason I got it is because it involves mechs and had some pretty wicked special effects sequences using minatures.
Will def haveta check out that site. So thanks for droppin it's name. Last thing involving B-movies, were you a fan of the show MST3k on the Sci-Fi channel?
As for the track I'm def diggin the effects you've used on the bass parts. They sound killer. Later on!
on Chilli Peppers by DougieDJ
And as for what the others said. I can relate to the space thing, but only in the floating aspect. To me this would go great with some mystic Asian 'Third Eye' type stuff. What with levitation, telekinesis, ESP, etc. The only thing unclear here is whether it'd be of Hindu or Bhuddist influence. Later on mate!
on You are one pathetic loser by Rorshach2021
"Are you gonna eat that?"
"Yeah, well no, yeah, I uh, I crossed my mind.
Seabass's character spits up a Loogie on burger.
Que audio sample used in song.
Didn't ever hear the song you made mention of in the desc, but am I right in guessing it's by Scooter? It kinda has their style of sound to it.
Good stuff for yer first go man. If you were to redo this I'm thinkin it could use more synths. Later on!
on Hunta and Robot Reaction by Rorshach2021
There are retro elements of this, but I'm thinkin their mark is about 5-7 years above the mid 80's as others have mentioned. Kinda like in the era of Technotronic and the likes, though not similar in style. I guess it's just the way the sound of the fonts that were used hit me. Like if it were from one keyboard or sequencer board they would scream 1991/2 instead of 1985, shrugs. Nice one mate. Lates!
on Now And Then - DonnieVyros & LiveProject by Live_Project
I like the way you've got this set up all low key. It's got kind of a Lounge vibe to it. The part I'm at now the Bass and the Guitars are superb. Thanks for usin my stuff and if ya ever want to team up again just let me know. Later on mate!
-Donnie V!
on DVaka by Mokeone
Daaaaam man, this is some trippy stuff. I'm absolutely lovin whatcha did with the Sark Steps loop pitching it between speaker channels. The way you've chopped up the drums is nuts. I gotta hand it to ya because I don't think I coulda used these loops to make one song. Maybe it's because I've always thought of these as being used in solo or set/series to compliment something else.
As for what ya said about 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida' I can totally see how some of the Acid wore off on this, haha. Again, this is some trippy stuff! Later on mang!!
on Broken Hearts Ballad Preview by PsychotropicCircle
Country- Perhaps not the direction you were thinking, but for a moment I could almost hear twangy Guitars playing along with her. Tic-toc...
Sarah Mclachlan- Towards the end of the first play I was taken back to a memory of hearing her one big album from a few years ago. I'm thinking that this would fit this the best because currently it has all of those elements working for it. Then again, that might be expected/predictable. So if not that then...
Alt-rock- In the stylings of Coldplay, The Fray, Sara Bareilles, etc because the way it's crafted now it could also easily go that way. To give it a twist I'll say...
Soft Industrial- To pick up and accentuate the mood of the lyrics. Placing a musical representation of what she might be feeling through heavier notes and dancier drums. Adding an electrical sharpness (through effected Guitars or synths) to contrast the soft and fluffy vibe it gives off now. I mean, if her soul is crying then why would the music be smiling? From there we have my last pitch...
Blues-Jazz fusion- Another route you could take since her vox are seemingly perfect for it. I'm at a loss as to what the mix ratio could be between the blues and the jazz, but I'm thinking with the lyrics again, it should slightly teeter-totter back n forth between the 2.
Or, I dunno. I'm just throwin out the first thing my mind's catcher puts up. So. I look forward to hearing the final product of this. Good luck, have fun, and later on!
first of all thanks for plenty detailed critics and given inspirations.........you´re a special listener with lots ideas and advice for a musician.....this time i took the Blues-Jazz-Fusion Route.....as always.......but the Soft Industrial remark nevertheless sounds very interesting because it was the first impression associated by the vocals
cheers,PC
on spaceship U.G.L.Y by RED1966
The bass on this is just sick! I like the way it changes. Between hardcore electro soundin to traditional 4 string-esque. Coolness!
on our father by RED1966
I'm also kinda with MrE, but the way I look at it is like this. If we had the traditional set up of 2 turntables this one would be played on deck 1. Serving as the mix's master, if you will. Then the sky's the limit with what it could be paired with on deck 2. Ranging anywhere from deeply melodic/vocal trance to Alt-rock or even some new-age, left-field R&B or Neo-Soul. Kinda like Morcheeba meets A Tribe Called Quest versus DJ Skribble or Liam Howlett or etc. Cheers!
on Im an American by Planetjazzbass