DonnieVyros
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on Magical by bobbybooth
I don't really have any vocal ideas for this that I'd do, but I did have a really sweet idea for this. I'm thinkin that this would sound killer if you were to incorporate some kids singin on this (kinda like Jay-z did on Hard Knock Life). For some odd reason the sweet way this song starts is what caused that to pop in my head. Beyond that I really dig all the lil drum breakdowns ya threw in here. And as for the scratches, hmm. I sorta like 'em, but do see what that one dood was sayin. Perhaps if ya toned down their volume just a tad to have them be slightly under the overall vol of the main mix (like -1 or -1.5 or something). Other than that I thought this was pretty jammin. Lates!
on Reversing round a corner by bobbybooth
Tres kudos plus for the revo treatment on here. I've got to admit that out of the intermediate tricks bag it's one of my favorite ones to play with. And I've also got to admit that the lil break down starting @ around 1:38 is a nice touch. Though I dunno how I feel about the synths that come in when the song starts building up again (maybe its just the sound font that ya used for it, shrugs). I love those subdued pads (?) you've got going on, because they remind me of an old car (one of those huge boat-mobiles like a Buick) idling in a driveway. Which I guess help add meaning to the song's name. And the chilled nature of this (plus the reversing) is why I'm gonna save and fave this one. Thanks for sharing mate. Later on!
on Forever by Ablaze7
Ain't married, but can see the picture you were trying to paint with this. My mind's going back to a couple of Exes from the past. Kinda like sayin- "Baby, here I want you to listen to something! _Fill_in_the_blank_next_sentence." Coz there are times when words aren't necessary... And I know that you know, that I know that... Wait, what were we talking about again? Oh yeah (trails off mumbling to self).
I think you whipped up a pretty powerful track here, holmes. My only complaint is that its as short as it is ('twould be nicer if it were a lil longer). Maybe you could do some kind of prolonged outro with a solo'd instrument (like some take-off of the Piano's middle notes). Anyways, that's all I got. Cool stuff!
on MOG Man of God by Ablaze7
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This def has a very soulful quality to it. Kinda reminds me of some of MJ's older stuff (late 80s R&B/Pop). Which is an interesting twist because usually when I think religious my mind either goes to Gospel or the holiday Hymnals. Making it nice and contemporary. In keeping with what you see sometimes on the Christian channels when they do the music hour.
On the tech side, I think the Piano is what I like the most about this. And the strings and horns do a nice job of accentuating them. The drums are cool too, though I'd think about maybe changing them to something softer (like a Jazz brush kit). They'd flow better with the overall vibe I'm thinkin. Other than that this is a pretty solid composition ya made mate. Cheers!
on Hey Ha by Mrbillionx
The audio quality on this is interesting. Was it an effect you added or just the way you ended up recording it? Either way they do a great job of complimenting the vocal chant stuff you've got on here. Makes me think of a mix between some ride at Disney (like "A Small World") and one of those DDR arcade games. And I dunno why, but for some odd reason I think this'd make for a really cool ring tone, ya know? Interesting stuff mate. Lates!
on Computer by Mrbillionx
Haha, "Let's get computing!". It amazes me how corny those old instructional vinyls could be at times. Though I guess that's what adds that timeless quality to 'em. As for the track it reminds me of a mix between Mr. Ozio and Techmaster P.E.B.
On the tech side, ya might wanna watch yer levels on this because for parts of it sounds like there's some clipping going on. Other than that this is a pretty solid mix. Lates!
on One for the Money by NeonStrawberry
Nice blend of styles here mate. And I dunno why, but for some odd reason I am reminded of that rival gang in the movie Break-in 2: Electric Boogaloo and that one scene where they have the battle under that bridge. Anyways, moving on- I think ya did a pretty good job at pairing the two together. And for a second I was half-tempted to ask ya what kind of effects ya threw onto the vocals until I saw that you wrote that they were raw in the description (perhaps that question needs to be directed @ Sireone). The grittiness of this also reminds me of the UK underground scene (parts of it atleast). Taggers doing graffiti who turn out to be Freerunners fleein from the cops. Nicely done mate. Lates!
Lev/Neon.
on Grains 7 by NeonStrawberry
I always find it interesting where our inspiration comes from. Yours is a good example. Here's mine- a long, long time ago I was inspired to make a waltz-ish glitch tune after sitting outside n smoking a cig and hearing something banging around in a nearby dryer.
Getting back to this track, I'm really digging the fluctuating synth action you've got going on here. 'Specially when mixed with that jet take-off SFX. And the percs add a nice touch, me thinks. Though I'll be honest, it'd be nice to hear a bit more on the lower end of things (like some pumping bass action to come in and compliment the bass that's already there). Other than that this is a pretty interesting composition mate.
Lev.
on Static Blue by U4EA
I'm really diggin the vibe of this. And when I looked at the length I was like "WOW", because it isn't often that I see mixes of this length on here (a scant handful, myself included).
On the tech side, one major downside is that there's alot of clipping going on (so I can't really crank it up like I enjoy doing for these reviews). So I'd definitely go back and adjust the levels (particularly on the low end and just a tad on the high side). If ya need/want any pointers or help feel free to hit me with an email and I'll share my tips & tricks with you.
Beyond that this is a very solid track (super club-worthy). Keep bangin 'em out mate. Later on!
on 4AM by U4EA
Side note- If you the loop you used from here still has the same name it had when you downloaded it you should be able to search for who made it via either set of numbers (member id & loop number).
As for the song, genre-wise I agree with DFury, because it seems like this one is all over the place. The vibe of the synths is def laid back, but the drums (though nice) are making me think that it isn't exactly Ambient. The beat has a little too much energy for it to be, and they're too fast to be House (maybe breaks or drum&bass, shrugs). Perhaps Dance or Fusion might better suit it, I dunno. Moving past that...
I'd say that my favorite part of this is the key treatment (slow and paced), 'specially when paired with those crazy drums.
Technically speaking, ya might wanna watch yer levels when you're playing the keys at higher notes (seems like they're on the verge of clipping). Otherwise, this sounds like a pretty solid composition. Thanks for sharing mate. Lates!
on Hell On Vega by Hirogenium
Interesting lil tune ya whipped up here (cool description too). Quick question though, does 'Wega' mean 'Vega', or was it just somethin yer imagination cranked out for this?
On the tech side, I'm digging the overall composition, but for some odd reason don't feel that the vocals (or effects placed on them) match the song's vibe. Perhaps it's a matter of personal preference, but I think they'd sound nicer at a slightly higher octave (something that would match the whispered part at the end better, ya know). Ooh, here's a perfect example... Remember the movie Titan AE? And the scene where they're in the ship getting chased by the Wake Angels (the song that was playing during that sequence- think along those lines). Also, maybe think about making this like a minute longer or so. Otherwise, this was jammin mate. Cheers!
greetz
on Vivian by Hirogenium
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I love the retro vibe of this. And the autotune'd vox were a nice touch. All in all this is a pretty bangin track, with only one catch- I wish it was longer, ya know? Perhaps a special club mix or something (shrugs). Keep crankin 'em out mate. Lates!
Usually I publish short radio edit tracks, so that producers easily can play them on the radio and pay for, ha ha :D.
cheers
on FRIDAY by donmega
Hmm, this ones got potential. Like, I'm thinkin that it'd be cool if you made the hook with a chorus of folks (like people chanting it at a party, ya know). Quick question, did you freeflow this? Coz its def got that feel to it. If so, I'd def go back and write it down and then refine some of the flows. Lastly, try hookin up with 1 or 2 other MCs for this. The beats and melo on this were on point. They just had so much power behind 'em (like I figure you were havin mad fun when you were makin this one). Alright, I'm headin outta here now. Lates!
work in progress the effects on the voice is due to
a weak mic and being a rapper/producer
all i have time for is to freestyles
thanks for coming over
on TRAPED by donmega
I'm thinkin yer on the right track with the way ya doin yer vocals. The only thing I'm thinkin is that ya might wanna mess with the effects that you added to your vox. You could go a few ways with that. Like you could try removing the FX from most of yer stuff and only use 'em to accentuate certain verses (sprinkled here & there). Or you could go crazy with 'em by adding one or two more (givin it more of a Lil Wayne vibe). Otherwise, I'm thinkin this was pretty straight. Keep bangin 'em out mate (practice makes perfect, right). Lates!
on Tribal Trip by doob
Dunno why, but those chants remind me of the film Emerald Forrest (check it out if ya haven't already). I agree with Blume, in that I could easily see this going in a few other directions, remix-wise. Something kinda dub-stepy or whatev. Only suggestions I could make are maybe makin the second set of vocals lower and more pronounced to punch out the bass on 'em (and maybe adding a bassdrop or bassride along side of 'em or right after to kinda mark a new segment of the song). Otherwise, cool stuff mate. Lates!
cheers
on Oh Travelling by doob
Dunno why, but that guitar riff sounds really familiar. Has a really cool matinee vibe going on. Like it reminds me of a mix between Dusk Til Dawn and Up In Smoke. This'd be great to play while cruising around the beaches or what not. Nicely done mate. Lates!
on Time Lines Flat Lined by Heisenberg
I'm really diggin the piano bits on this. The beats are pretty cool too, though the beat boxin stuff seems a bit outta place or off, ya know? It'd be interesting to hear this with vocals, but at the same time I think that it does a pretty good job of standing on its own. Will def sav/fav, might mess with doin a remix of it too (will let ya know). Lates!
on Extacy by Heisenberg
Nice lil shorty ya rolled here. Great bouncy quality goin on here. The only thing I'd recommend is maybe doing something with the female vocals (toning them down a bit or... I dunno, just wasn't really diggin 'em, ya know). The other thing would be to try n mess with this some more to make it longer (like expand on the end effected synths to make it be like a taking a breath before the bridge, where they rise & fade and ya bring back the drums). Lates!
on LINKIN PARK CRAWLING REMIX by KooLKYLE
on We re all people people by bobbybooth
First thing I've gotta suggest is working on that odd different sounding (seems like it cuts off too soon).
Hmm, vocal-wise I had an idea. Go n see if DJAerith still has their choral desert wailing acapellas up (layer 1 to accentuate the light n airy pads you've got going now). Next, I'm thinkin it'd be killer if you could find an acapella of someone who sounds like Seal (thinking of something like his song Crazy here). Picture something in the stylings of Sting's Desert Rose (but with more grit & soul) and you'll be dead-on.
Melody-wise, I think you're pretty solid. Can't really think of anything that would compliment it. Beyond maybe an additional layer of bass (shrugs). Anyways, killer tune mate. Lates!
cheers!
on Take It. by bobbybooth
Just be sure that you don't take too much of it (might make ya sick, har har). Pretty solid groove mate, with or without the vocal stuffs (could go either way IMO). The only thing I could think to suggest here is to throw in some more bridges (kinda like short 10 second lulls in the vox, serving to accentuate the different emotions of his delivery, ya know). Beyond that, nicely done mate. Lates!
on Marajuana Magazine Sales (Rap/Metal with lyrics) by SkullG
I dunno why, but Staind's earlier stuff just popped into my head (mainly how he'd do that mumbling whisper thing at times). Here I'm thinkin that you could do somethin like "Ah yeeeeah" (or similar scat, like the sigh at the tail end of the piece) here and there before your breaks from singing. And now I'm thinkin of Gravity Kills and am thinkin that it might be cool if you broke away from using effects every once in a while. Anyways, that's all I got. Lates!
on SkullGrenade Sod Demo (Rap/Metal w/lyrics) by SkullG
I like the overall vibe of this ('specially the intro riff). The vocals are pretty much dead on, remindin me of something out of a live PA. Though one suggestion I would make is to periodically fade-up the music to better match the vox (like for the parts where there are lulls in yer signing). Wonders what the full vers sounds like? Lates!
on Importing Hungry Ghosts by n0mad23
Uber nice vocal effects stuff near the end. As for the rest, it makes me think of what it'd be like to be messed up at a circus or county fair (less scary and more trippy). Skewed perspective of clowns, carnies, exotic animals, passing crowds of people, and the lights of the rides. Or even better, think of that one scene from the movie Dumbo when he gets drunk (and they sing Heffalumps & Woozles, I think). Course, that could just be me (oddball that I am). Def cool concept though (it'd fit in nicely with some film stuff). Lates!
on Totems from the Diaspora by n0mad23
Is that a drone yer playing, or are you just excited to be here?
Interesting thing that, have you ever messed with a Didgeridoo? They're pretty fun, but getting the mouth to putter right is pure silliness (my mama taught me that it wasn't kosher to make farty noises like that). Oddly enough, I was was thinkin about this earlier because a song came on the radio with one when I was comin back from school.
Very tight drum work going on here and the percs kinda remind me of some of Robert Miles stuff. The only things I'm thinkin that would make this sound cooler is if ya had some Sitar action (and possibly even some kind of flute). Would def add to that world flavor of this. Anyways, cool tune mate. Lates!