FreeRadical

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FreeRadical 10th Oct 2014 19:42 - 11 years ago

on Slow Motion-Im Lovin by brillbilly

Well the fat panned bass is already sounding good as is the guitar. I can't believe you use magix software. #i bought a copy and i think it sucks but i guess i just don't know what to do with it as this sounds bloody brilliant. I'm sitting here nodding my head inanely but for good reason. Like those little "searching,loving" vocal drops. It sounds a little like something paul oakenfold might throw together and that's meant as a compliment.
Bloody goooooooooooooood!
FR

brillbilly replied 17th Oct 2014 - 11 years ago

Cheers FR!,love Oakenfold so massive thanks for compliments.!

Magix lol,yeah i just find it Easy.

I do have Reason n Fruityloops and even a Korg Legacy Cell but i just play about with them,cant be assed to go to collage to work out where the play buttons are lol.

Big thanks for always listening to my tracks.!

cheers mate

***chris***

FreeRadical 9th Oct 2014 16:18 - 11 years ago

on AZZYKO - ZOMBIE feat Farisha by AZZYKO

I always enjoy stopping by your profile so i thought i'd give your latest one a blast. Nice intro with the chopped up vocal. It sits niceley over the top of the melody. I like the dub melody and there's some excellent synth work going on with the "yi yi yi's" and the growls. You've put together another smashing piece of dubstep here and i like it.
FR

AZZYKO replied 9th Oct 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks FR, your comments always give my much support ;)

FreeRadical 9th Oct 2014 15:29 - 11 years ago

on Proximal Vicinity Spivkurl Mix 13B Master B by Spivkurl

Hey spiv. Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've not been online much lateley. This is sounding really nice, not what i'm used to from you. There's some awesome pads and great atmospheres going on here and now here comes the bass. For some reason it reminds me a little of Leftfields "melt" well it did until the guitar came in and now it's taken on a whole new twist. This is very good indeed and so different from what i've ever heard you do before.
Definitely a fav. The production is spot on, the arrangement is superb and the ideas are brilliant.
I'm really enjoying listening to this and i definitely want to hear it again.
FR

Spivkurl replied 6th Nov 2014 - 11 years ago

Hey FR, thank you for the visit! Apologies for the long wait on the reply. I definitely can't take credit for the ideas, or in truth the arrangement, as ShortBus had all of that taken care of for us. His playing and sound design was excellent, and every part was complimentary. I'm happy that you enjoyed this one, and you might just like the version which Mark Ratcliffe performed on as well. Thanks again!

FreeRadical 17th Sep 2014 18:39 - 11 years ago

on The forgotten symphony by johnnyproducing

Nice dark bit of piano playing. There's plenty of emotion going on which is what this type of stuff needs. Niceley in with the string section. There's a ton of good stuff going on here. Are you actually playing that? Or is it programmed? Either way i like the way it changes around the 2:30 mark. the melody carries really well and then the stings bring it up another level again.
Really nice piece.
FR

johnnyproducing replied 17th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Well I play parts on my keyboard and from there on decide which direction I take it too (Don't do that in every track though but works especially well with piano tracks ;) )
And from there on I program them further and add different touches, this piano would else be only suitable in a duet since it uses notes between the chords which would else be close to impossible to play I think.
Here you have some insight on my way of working haha

But I am glad you liked it and appreciate the comment a lot
:)
Thanks ;)

FreeRadical 16th Sep 2014 20:31 - 11 years ago

on AZZYKO - GALAXY by AZZYKO

I like the synth work here. Very catchy riff and well mixed with some nice effects going on.
Very punchy rhythm and a great hook.
Really enjoyed this piece and it's gonna have to be a fav/download.
FR

AZZYKO replied 17th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Yeah I was going to make some catchy melody which repeats whole time. Thank you for comment!

FreeRadical 15th Sep 2014 20:35 - 11 years ago

on lullaby for A ft midisparks Janis71 ferryterry by promenade2239

Dig that rhodes keyboard. the intro reminds me a little of something from houses of the holy by led zeppelin. I like the simplicity of the piece, the way you've blended the keys with that heavy bass and percussion is excellent.
This is a very calming track and now i feel like i could just shut up my lap top and drift off into a peacefull sleep (and i don't mean that the track is boring)
Very nice piece.
FR

promenade2239 replied 16th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

hi and thanks for the nice comment. I checked out 'houses of holy' by LZ. It sounds quite different but maybe you could precise what is similar in there to my track... anyway I just updated my track: adding vocals, percussions and drums...
More groovy and chill now...
Thanks again,
Alex

FreeRadical 15th Sep 2014 19:44 - 11 years ago

on Organon ft McJonny by RealProblemShuckers

Yeah, digging those old school flavours. I love deep house so this is right up my street. The organ is well retro and you've built around it niceley and then that piano breakdown works well too. I could be back in 1992 listening to this.
Great track.
FR

RealProblemShuckers replied 24th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks, Radical!

FreeRadical 15th Sep 2014 19:40 - 11 years ago

on Home Sweet Home Remix -Beta Version- by GoldenOokami

Nice intro but i like it even better when it gets going. That's an ace melody, nice bassline and good choice of pads. Like the way that it builds as it goes along and dig the choice of sounds as well. You've blended this all together really well and there's enough changes going on to keep it interesting.
Great track.
FR

GoldenOokami replied 21st Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Thank you, comrade! It was fun to make! I tried to keep the same flow of the original track I made. Glad you enjoyed it!

~Ookami

FreeRadical 13th Sep 2014 17:35 - 11 years ago

on Aural Temple Ball Champagne Vocal Mix by visionarysoundsystem

Digging that low heavy bass with the percussion. This reminds me a little of massive attack and i like them so thats a good comparison.
Also a little different from what i'm used to from you. You do this style well with the breaks in all the right places, lots of nice trippy backgrounds and just dam good all round really.
FR

visionarysoundsystem replied 14th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Free my friend always so boss to hear from you mate. Thanx, your review lifts my spirits into the stratosphere. I love doing a toucha dubbage once in a while and it's so good to know it is enjoyed & appreciated. Thank-you X
Peace, Love, Justice & respect.
Vis . . . .

FreeRadical 13th Sep 2014 08:12 - 11 years ago

on cosmic love by zombieme

I like a bit of drum and bass so those swirling pads and heavy bassline are a nice thing to wake up to this morning. I can feel it building now, yeah nice sweet atmosphere, it's pretty chilled for a d&b piece but it all gels together really nicely. Your pad work is excellent throughout and the mix is crystal clear. I like the way it has kind of a dubby vibe to it with a futuristic sounding overlay. The samples are nice as well, where did you get those from?
Great track.
FR

zombieme replied 16th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

thanks mate the voice samples are from the Loopmasters Movie Dialogue sample pack volume 2 I think

FreeRadical 12th Sep 2014 18:56 - 11 years ago

on Realm Ft Oceanically by promenade2239

From the intro this is sounding really good. Nice chilled out jazzy vibes going on with some excellent rhodes keyboard.
Digging the percussion and the atmosphere, it all gels together really well and the mix quality is superb as well. You can really play and it shines through in this piece.
Very impressed with this indeed and i think it has to be my fav tune of the day.
FR

promenade2239 replied 12th Oct 2014 - 11 years ago

hi again and sorry for late reply. I am really happy you enjoyed this song and it's so nice to read your comment.
This track is almost entirely driven by my keyboard playing but Im still looking forward to develop more the jazz keyboard skills as Im actually a classically-trained player. Thanks again for your kind words - glad you liked the track! Best, Alex

FreeRadical 11th Sep 2014 14:27 - 11 years ago

on Hip Hop Pop Dance Instrumental by DeLaBeatz

Hip hop isn't my strong point but this sounds pretty hot. The clarity is good, the beat is thumping and the melody is nice. I like the sampling that goes on throughout the track and the piece has a lot of depth to it. Nice bassline as well.
FR

DeLaBeatz replied 11th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks.

FreeRadical 10th Sep 2014 18:53 - 11 years ago

on fight the fear by DanGoldstein

Yeah i dig the eastern vibe. especially the percussion. Everything sounds on point in this track and it has plenty of atmosphere to it with lots of nice reverbs. Is that a guitar or is that the FL slayer? whatever it sounds pretty cool.
This was an excellent listen.
FR

DanGoldstein replied 11th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

thanks very much FR. yup - slayer. it really helped sticking with the single arabian instruments kit I found in FL Library. kept me in the style. thanks again.

FreeRadical 9th Sep 2014 17:26 - 11 years ago

on AZZYKO - FEEL THE BEAT by AZZYKO

Your stuff always makes me think that i need to learn how to use my synths better as you squeeze some pretty massive sounds out of yours. This sounds cool as mate, very punchy with a nice haunting melody that carries the tune well.
Dubstep mayhem is what this is all about and i like it.
Another top notch track from you.
FR

AZZYKO replied 12th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Wow, so much compliments in one comment! Thank you for listening, it's much appreciated.

FreeRadical 7th Sep 2014 17:16 - 11 years ago

on Looking For You by Spivkurl

I see i've already reviewed this but i thought i'd check it out again. Your bass work is superb. I don't know how you get it to sound that punchy without drowning the other sounds out. I like the twisted noises going on around the bass, it sounds kind of like a violin on acid or something.
Good work as always spiv.
FR

Spivkurl replied 21st Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Hey thanks friend for the comment! I guess I don't recall what exactly made the bass so isolated, but I do know that it was sampled from a one-shot... I'll say just that. Was a fun song to create for sure, so I'm happy that you enjoy listening! Take care!

FreeRadical 7th Sep 2014 16:45 - 11 years ago

on AZZYKO - MYSTERY by AZZYKO

This is sounding really good. Wasp is quite a difficult synth to get good sounds out of and for some reason i don't have harmless so i can't comment on the sounds from that. Like the side chaining effect you used on the synth and the melodies are great.
Dig the vibe of this track.
FR

AZZYKO replied 7th Sep 2014 - 11 years ago

Yes I agree. These plugins can be very useful if you know what you are doing. Harmless is really helpful plugin where you can choose between different sound wawes and set frequencies... However, thank you for listening, it's much appreciated!

FreeRadical 7th Sep 2014 09:31 - 11 years ago

on Necrobutcher by surya94

I'm hardly the best authority on dubstep but this sounds cool. I like that metallic percussive sound and the melody rocks. Nice bit of sampling going on with the "hey hey" and the general vibe of the track is great. I like the way you keep adding layers of funky noises and effects as well.
You've done a good job with this.
FR

surya94 replied 1st Oct 2014 - 11 years ago

hey free rad...
sorry for the late reply...

im glad u liked it so much.
be sure to check out my new works.
Cheers!!!
ZEno

FreeRadical 6th Sep 2014 17:23 - 11 years ago

on Only time will tell - featuring MuzicIzMee4Ever by RichieWinn

The intro reminded me a little of an Eric Clapton track and then Patricia comes in and it takes on it's own vibe. Crystal clear recording which is what i've come to expect from you. Niceley in with the drum layering. It sounds like you were both in the studio at the same time which i guess is the aim of the game. The guitars are nice with that subtle wah wah effect and you've really made patricia shine. You've got a great ear for putting a tune to an acapella and this track demonstrates that perfectly.
Simply awesome.
FR

RichieWinn replied 19th Nov 2014 - 10 years ago

Hey FR

Firstly my apologies for taking so long to respond to your posting. It's just so busy at the moment.

Yes, you are dead right. The intro is very Eric Clapton and inspired (stolen?) from Wonderful Tonight. Patricia makes the song all hers after a couple of bars of singing - what an enormous talent.

I'm so pleased and very much rewarded by your comments here. I do try to keep the tracks clean and aim for a good crisp sound. Working with one of Patricia's acapellas is the nearest I get to working in the same studio as her but if it sounds like that I'm very very pleased. Thank you.

Again my apologies for the late reply.

Best regards

Richie

FreeRadical 14th Aug 2014 17:49 - 11 years ago

on Music of the Sun by JC2010

This is excellent. Everything is on point, the melodies are good and that vocal is excellent. If the download option was available this would have been straight on the MP3.
Pressing the "random" button throws up a great track.
Really enjoyed this piece.
FR

FreeRadical 13th Aug 2014 15:09 - 11 years ago

on Looking For You by Spivkurl

Nice speaker busting basses is what this is all about and i like it. Reminds me a little of Aphex twin and i like the sampling and EFX. It all morphs into a nice groove. A goood smoking tune if ever i heard one.
FR

Spivkurl replied 15th Aug 2014 - 11 years ago

It's weird, every now and then I get a comment which doesn't alert me by email... such as this one. Oh well. Very much appreciate your words here, so thank you for that! Nice to have an Aphex comparison, even though I don't really listen to that stuff in recent years. That part of my life can burn in hell... heh. I love sampling SO MUCH, especially when I can make a sweet sounding bass line from just a one shot like this. Yes, smoke it up to this one! When listening to my album, I recommend a double espresso to start with, followed by a very large joint. Thanks for the comment!

FreeRadical 13th Aug 2014 14:58 - 11 years ago

on Stay with me till dawn featuring Pauline Wright by RichieWinn

You always know your gonna get something good on Richie Winns profile and this is no exception. Very professionally done working around those vocals. Pauline certainly can belt a tune out and your mixing skills have really brought it all to life. Dig that string section interlude and the guitar soloing as well. Crispy clean and done like a true pro.
FR

RichieWinn replied 13th Aug 2014 - 11 years ago

Hi FR

I am really knocked out with your kind words. Thank you very much for stopping by and taking the time to listen and post comments. It is so rewarding to hear your view of the production and my playing. Thank you.

Richie

FreeRadical 12th Aug 2014 19:06 - 11 years ago

on Bounce by georgegavoyannis

Nice build up at the beggining, followed by a decent synth riff and nice bassline as well. There's some cool keys going on now and it just keeps building. I like the noise efx as well. I would have liked to have heard the hats come in a bit earlier as they're what make a tune jack and you waited until right at the end to introduce them. Other than that i like the track.
FR

georgegavoyannis replied 12th Aug 2014 - 11 years ago

Hi again,
Thnx for listening. Yeah im going to pull the hats to 0:31, I think it would help keep a solid beat going through the "breakdown"
Thank you for the help,
All the best
George

FreeRadical 12th Aug 2014 15:25 - 11 years ago

on i can see your eyes by clindsay

Nice intro. It has a prog house kind of feel to it. That vocal is ace as well as is the melody. It reminds me a little of Orbital. The sampling is really cool and for some reason i'm wishing i was stoned listening to this. Perhaps it's because it's a really nice floaty track. I'm digging that percussion/piano combo going on in the final part.
Cool as mate.
FR

clindsay replied 12th Aug 2014 - 11 years ago

Thanks for your kind and detailed comments FR - much appreciated.
-clindsay

FreeRadical 12th Aug 2014 10:56 - 11 years ago

on Trance-Chilla by DESTERO

This is a nice piece and i can't believe i'm the first person to comment on it. Reminds me a little of enya. I like the effects, i like the vibe and it definitely deserves more attention than it's been given so far. I could see this being jammed in one of those beach bars in Ibiza or something.
A really nice soundscape and i'm glad i'm the first to review it.
Really nice piece mate.
FR

DESTERO replied 12th Aug 2014 - 11 years ago

thanks my friend,
like you said in an earlier review thats the way it sometimes go´s here on looperman, maybe i have to feature this one again and we´ll see what happen! sound is very bad i have to fix that ,think that´s why there is no reply on it. :)nice you like and thanks for turn in have a listen always appreciated .
DRO

FreeRadical 11th Aug 2014 15:03 - 11 years ago

on That Magical Place by StaticNomad

Great stuff from you again. I'm hearing Orbital influence in this one with that ace arp work. Dig the vibe, dig the melody but i think the percussion is my favourite part. The guitar is cool, it has an almost kazoo kind of effect to it, backed up with some nice distortion. Now it's all gone a bit hectic and momentarily the "chill out" vibe was no more.
Quite a short one by your standards but no less a cracker (as usual)
FR

StaticNomad replied 13th Aug 2014 - 11 years ago

Word, FreeRad.

Yes, I totally agree about Orbital. There's a particular track or two that really remind me of some of my tinkly, delayed arps in this. But I cannot remember which one/s!

Not intention to emulate those Orbital chaps - just how it came out at the time.

"percussion is my favourite part"

I'm guessing you mean the djembe part. Maybe also the fat drum loop starting on 0:30. Or maybe just all the drums.

"guitar is cool, it has an almost kazoo kind of effect to it,backed up with some nice distortion"

No idea which section you're talking about. I think you must be mistaking some other synth sound for guitar. No distortion on any guitar parts in this. And there aren't many guitar parts.

Kazoo vibe perhaps comes from the flutes on 1:00.

"Now it's all gone a bit hectic"

You know I love to do that. I see the track as a big, funky chiller but it also seemed to lend itself to being made much heavier (and with double time drums, so up to 190 BPM).

Yes, short by my standards but this was the extended last 3 mins of a 14 min track that I chopped off. So, that one's now only about 11.5 mins. Had to restrain myself in adding more stuff to this one. Very easy to do!

Good for me to have a bunch of mid length tracks so that not everything I do is a lengthy epic. I still think this is a bit of an epic, just done in 5.5 mins.

Glad you enjoyed my no less of a cracker.

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