oh yes, putting smiles on other people's faces is also one hell of an anti-depressant :) oops, didn't realise the comments were turned off, that was not done on purpose. fixed that now, thank you for the heads-up!
hey, thanks for sharing your story and thoughts. i understand what you are saying and couldn't agree more. anti-depressants are very useful, just not the pharmaceutical ones. much better to socialize and make music. last but not least congratulations on being an awesome grandfather! :)
thanks for putting a smile on my face doudei, being an awesome grandad is the greatest achievement i will ever have, becoming a dad was the greatest but when you become a grandparent, its a new level, its a magical level, its like stepping out the wardrobe in Narnia, kept pinching myself is this real. and i'll take this opportunity to say nice chillout track bro, i listened the other day and again earlier, i would have commented but they are switched off
versetzt mich in ein schweben und trumen. ultra entspannend und inspirierend. musste mich beim zweiten durchgang prompt ans piano setzen und bisschen mitspielen. einige hammer synth sounds hast da, wrde gerne mal ein paar patches studieren :)
Danke! Ich verwende meistens Pads von eXode. Habe zwei kommerzielle Refills von ihm und ein frei verfgbares (Combinator-Patches sind alle mit den klassische Reason Synths gebaut). Die Refills sind wirklich spitze! Glaube aber er hat den Vetrieb eingestellt (jedenfalls bei Propellerheads). Welche Reason Version nutzt du zur Zeit?
hello my imaginary friend really liking some of those sounds. i was a bit sad that it ended just as i was about to get into it. i (or -i) would like to make a longer arrangement of this someday if that's ok with you. cheers mate
wunderschn, sehr spacey! habe nichts anderes von dir erwartet :)
mir kam gleich vangelis in den sinn. war grosser fan von dem griechen in den 90ern als ich noch ein kleines kind war. und dann sah ich, dass andere bladerunner erwhnt haben. kaum zu glauben aber erst jetzt eben hat's klick gemacht - vangelis hat die bladerrunner musik produziert. what?! (o_O) it makes so much sense now but also i feel quite unaware... sehr schn gemacht! liebe grsse aus der schweiz
i am sorry for you loss and what you did here is an outstanding way to cope with losing someone. a heart-wrenching track that weaves the complex tapestry of loss and sadness into a poignant song. the harmonies are steeped in emotion and every word is a raw, honest tribute to the heartache of loss. there's a genuine display of vulnerability evident. the melancholic song has a beautiful way of encapsulating the grief of losing someone dear. is this you singing? really good, it fits so well. amidst the profound sadness there's a sense of solace setting in, just like when we get older and more wise and get more experienced to cope better with whatever life throws at us. like any other skill this also can be learned through shared sorrow, from the cathartic experience of acknowledging our deepest emotions and facing them head-on - as you evidently understand already. this piece is evidence for the strength of the human spirit and the indomitable power of music to heal, express and to connect us in our shared and at times utterly flawed yet still beautiful human experience. you crafted a deeply touching musical work of art. this is not just a tune, but a journey through the spectrum of human emotion and i can tell you this is a beacon of light for those navigating through the labyrinth of loss. it's sad yet beautiful and without a doubt a song that will resonate with anyone who's ever loved and lost. it sure does with me, as my eyes are getting wet just a little bit now. bravo!
thanks for the detailed comment doudei, its appreciated, bro. loss and grief affect everyone differently, many have suffered loss and yes we come to terms with it eventually. when its unexpected though, now that's a different thing. the strength of the love you have lost is the big impact, for example a spouse parent child or a sibling has a much larger affect. and how that loss came about affects your thoughts. most here are aware of my loss, i was 15 and my mom was murdered, she was 33. im 56 so have lived double my moms life, and i still have the same questions i had as a kid, they'll never be answered, i will go to my grave with the question why? its the suddenness that does the damage, i ache for my mom, she missed everything, i have 2 children one of each i have 4 grandchildren both gave me one of each, im blessed and a have a life worth living but they've all missed out on a nan, although i do have a step mom who i love dearly, but she's not my mom it affected my life immensely, as a youngster you wanna be brave and not cry in front of your mates, so i hid it, and continued that for 40 years, all though im sure some may have had an idea something wasn't right but they not gonna say nothing unless you do, it was early '80's, mental health and the stigma around it is not the same now, its far more talked about, sharing your problems is a massive help though, it doesn't take the pain away but it lightens the load your carrying. doctors just wanna give you anti-depressants, no thanks. i opened up, that was my medicine, i consider myself a survivor, ive not beat it, ive learnt to live with it. and yes that is me singing, Matthias produced the music he lost his younger brother last year mid 30's, so you got 2 looper colleagues and good friends too, put real heart and soul into this piece. please don't feel sorry for us, it wont change anything, just be happy for the short time time we had with them, im proud of my scars and happy to show the thanks for the time you gave us here, its appreciated, bro.
[just as a small sidenote, i am getting some high-energy low end from the bass that seems to interfere a bit sometimes (for example :40-:44), maybe worth investigating closer - but it could also just be my suboptimal room/speaker setup.]
hotdamn, that element setting in at :48 is insanely cool, i love it. the melody itself but also how it sounds with the claves and subtly combines into this adorable sound. some sick rhythms on the keys and proper bass lines, i can't not move to this. what an arrangement man, blew me away. every instrument is done brilliantly and that whole thing is just bonkers. i will need more time to listen to this in detail. this is some serious fusion.
doudei I so appreciate the stop and listen. Agreed! The buzzing in the lower hz . GOOD EARS! Ive been working on a redo. Ill post it later. Thanks for the compliments. Peace
that is exactly the type of track i need at the moment. so calming, it's settling my nerves and makes me feel grounded. the arrangement feels natural and all the sounds are balanced and mixed together well. is the electric guitar sampled and you programmed the melody? or even synth? either way, it flows smoothly and sounds great - gives me some vai vibes. the drum + percs sound excellent as well. piano at 3:47 is exactly what was needed now. i would maybe even add another melody on the piano after the first bar or two, make it into moving intervals/chords or maybe an arp going with the guitar. it's not needed at all, just some thoughts i had. but i tend to overdo it anyway... :P i enjoyed listening - wonderful stuff!
erstens mal tut mir sehr leid dein verlust, ich kann mir nicht mal vorstellen wie schwer das sein muss... musik ist aber definitiv eine gute sache um das zu verarbeiten. fhlt sich schon sehr melancholisch an dieser track. lass dir nur zeit damit. wird auf jeden fall was, merke ich schon. alles gute!
Hallo! Und danke fuer die Worte! Ja, Musik ist definitiv gut fr die Verarbeitung. Mein erstes Stck ist deshalb folgendes: looperman.com/tracks/detail/237068 Hier habe ich den ersten und groen Schmerz ausgedrueckt oder versucht meine Gedanken loszuwerden und es hat tatschlich etwas gebracht. Das Gefuehl, nach getaner Arbeit, ist eine unglaubliche Erleichterung. Gruesse aus Bremen Matthias
great vocals indeed but on the other hand you also did a fantastic job embedding this in your sound. to me that's very nicely mixed and arranged, especially liking those tasty bass and rhodes lines. not much else needed next to those strong elements tbh, just letting the vocals shine - love it.
Thank you so very much for the nice compliments and for taking the time to listen! I will be bluntly honest, when you start with amazing vocals, it can flow so easily. We are lucky to have SB with us on this site!
hallo Leon! already loving this after 10 seconds and can say these will be some yummy strings. going to F# instead of C# was a pleasant surprise. guitar fits very well, did you record this guitar phrase? it's constant rhythm is guiding the rest nicely as we wait for the percussions. the solo bowed instrument is insane, what is it? did you have to program this or even play it? here comes the beat now, digging the flow. i am sitting in my chair comfortably at 1:40 AM and getting carried away by your lovely music. it has a meditative effect and helps me relax and focus - thanks. oh also, is it possible to see the picture this was based on? i already was creating an image in my head and it could be fun to compare it to the actual thing you used as inspiration. andreas vollenweider the harp player also used to hang images and paintings in the studio when they were in a creative phase and looking for inspiration. and clearly it worked like a charm. :)
glad to catch up slowly. this is already super nice and i can't wait to listen to more if it's all of such high quality. impressive work my friend, very well done indeed
very enjoyable tune, fantastic groove and mix. and i have to say your handling of the keys seems pretty decent as well! the arrangement is great, kinda zappaesque. love it, great work!
hallo NikoLay great work again - keep 'em coming! furthermore i also love weed, maybe even in this very moment. but of course that's just speculation! take care :)
enjoying this, sounds very fresh. you framed this particular recording of Patricia in a completely different way than what my brain was expecting. everything works so nicely together - well done!
Yes. I would love for you to add things to the track. Would you like for me to send the stems to you? If so, send me your email address. I cannot wait to hear what you come up with.
man, you rock. the melodies/harmonies combined with the vocals are very well chosen. again that mix sounds so good on my headphones. great balance of energy and clarity. masterfully crafted
hallo Soap this is fantastic, what a pleasure to listen to. really impressive arrangement and mixing, exactly my gusto. while listening i was already looking to listen to more of Yahaliii's vocals but alas i couldn't find anything by that name. maybe renamed or deleted, you know something?
hello Orlando this sounds wonderful and stays interesting throughout. very good attention to detail and every part adds up to a very smooth and nicely flowing arrangement. it's a pleasure to listen to for me. i wish someone would sing to this, some great combination could be found i believe. maybe i'll try but i don't have high hopes :P
Very cool vibes, the reverbs make some of the tracks distant sounding and it fits well here. I've been on the occasional trip myself in the past and this definitely feels a bit like it. Good stuff :)
Hello Danke This is mixed well, sounds excellent. I also like the interacting guitar melodies, they create good contrapuntal movement. Great bass playing, as well as the drums. This could easily be some official quake or doom music. I hope you are doing fine - greetings to your bandmates too and keep rocking!
Good to hear from you really ... We're fine ... every 3 children lives his/her healthy actual life in time ... :-) I play music in freetime with the band and here, so what else do I need??? :-) Hope all is well over there, too ... Appreciation with my fistbump, Danke
Great vocals and workable idea for a beat already. You just need to flesh it out a bit more and it'll be amazing. I'm glad to help if it's still needed but I feel like you got this.
Commented on Sirena by MusicResonance
Feels like game music and i don't mean this in a bad way at all. I like it, good work.
Commented on Rashad by J1K
could listen to your tunes all day long, very smooth.
has those melancholic dj shadow oldschool vibes, love it.
Commented on your no longer here now by dimestop
oh yes, putting smiles on other people's faces is also one hell of an anti-depressant :)
oops, didn't realise the comments were turned off, that was not done on purpose. fixed that now, thank you for the heads-up!
Commented on Ewiges Nichts by atw
ah cool! danke fr die infos, werde mal danach suchen.
bin noch auf version 10
Commented on your no longer here now by dimestop
hey, thanks for sharing your story and thoughts.
i understand what you are saying and couldn't agree more.
anti-depressants are very useful, just not the pharmaceutical ones. much better to socialize and make music.
last but not least congratulations on being an awesome grandfather! :)
Commented on Ewiges Nichts by atw
versetzt mich in ein schweben und trumen.
ultra entspannend und inspirierend. musste mich beim zweiten durchgang prompt ans piano setzen und bisschen mitspielen.
einige hammer synth sounds hast da, wrde gerne mal ein paar patches studieren :)
Commented on Morning Skies by sqrtofneg1
hello my imaginary friend
really liking some of those sounds. i was a bit sad that it ended just as i was about to get into it.
i (or -i) would like to make a longer arrangement of this someday if that's ok with you.
cheers mate
Commented on Zu den Sternen by atw
wunderschn, sehr spacey! habe nichts anderes von dir erwartet :)
mir kam gleich vangelis in den sinn. war grosser fan von dem griechen in den 90ern als ich noch ein kleines kind war.
und dann sah ich, dass andere bladerunner erwhnt haben.
kaum zu glauben aber erst jetzt eben hat's klick gemacht - vangelis hat die bladerrunner musik produziert. what?! (o_O)
it makes so much sense now but also i feel quite unaware...
sehr schn gemacht!
liebe grsse aus der schweiz
Commented on your no longer here now by dimestop
i am sorry for you loss and what you did here is an outstanding way to cope with losing someone.
a heart-wrenching track that weaves the complex tapestry of loss and sadness into a poignant song. the harmonies are steeped in emotion and every word is a raw, honest tribute to the heartache of loss.
there's a genuine display of vulnerability evident. the melancholic song has a beautiful way of encapsulating the grief of losing someone dear. is this you singing? really good, it fits so well.
amidst the profound sadness there's a sense of solace setting in, just like when we get older and more wise and get more experienced to cope better with whatever life throws at us. like any other skill this also can be learned through shared sorrow, from the cathartic experience of acknowledging our deepest emotions and facing them head-on - as you evidently understand already.
this piece is evidence for the strength of the human spirit and the indomitable power of music to heal, express and to connect us in our shared and at times utterly flawed yet still beautiful human experience.
you crafted a deeply touching musical work of art. this is not just a tune, but a journey through the spectrum of human emotion and i can tell you this is a beacon of light for those navigating through the labyrinth of loss.
it's sad yet beautiful and without a doubt a song that will resonate with anyone who's ever loved and lost. it sure does with me, as my eyes are getting wet just a little bit now. bravo!
Commented on No ConFusion PCI by kingmt77
already after 30 seconds i love this.
[just as a small sidenote, i am getting some high-energy low end from the bass that seems to interfere a bit sometimes (for example :40-:44), maybe worth investigating closer - but it could also just be my suboptimal room/speaker setup.]
hotdamn, that element setting in at :48 is insanely cool, i love it. the melody itself but also how it sounds with the claves and subtly combines into this adorable sound.
some sick rhythms on the keys and proper bass lines, i can't not move to this. what an arrangement man, blew me away. every instrument is done brilliantly and that whole thing is just bonkers.
i will need more time to listen to this in detail. this is some serious fusion.
Commented on Etude For Nevi by Orlando51
that is exactly the type of track i need at the moment.
so calming, it's settling my nerves and makes me feel grounded.
the arrangement feels natural and all the sounds are balanced and mixed together well.
is the electric guitar sampled and you programmed the melody?
or even synth? either way, it flows smoothly and sounds great - gives me some vai vibes. the drum + percs sound excellent as well.
piano at 3:47 is exactly what was needed now. i would maybe even add another melody on the piano after the first bar or two, make it into moving intervals/chords or maybe an arp going with the guitar. it's not needed at all, just some thoughts i had. but i tend to overdo it anyway... :P
i enjoyed listening - wonderful stuff!
Commented on Du bist nicht mehr hier by LJmbbremen
erstens mal tut mir sehr leid dein verlust, ich kann mir nicht mal vorstellen wie schwer das sein muss...
musik ist aber definitiv eine gute sache um das zu verarbeiten. fhlt sich schon sehr melancholisch an dieser track.
lass dir nur zeit damit. wird auf jeden fall was, merke ich schon. alles gute!
Commented on No To Yes Featuring SilverBella by doofus
great vocals indeed but on the other hand you also did a fantastic job embedding this in your sound.
to me that's very nicely mixed and arranged, especially liking those tasty bass and rhodes lines. not much else needed next to those strong elements tbh, just letting the vocals shine - love it.
Commented on The Birdlands Edge by Orlando51
hallo Leon!
already loving this after 10 seconds and can say these will be some yummy strings. going to F# instead of C# was a pleasant surprise.
guitar fits very well, did you record this guitar phrase? it's constant rhythm is guiding the rest nicely as we wait for the percussions.
the solo bowed instrument is insane, what is it? did you have to program this or even play it?
here comes the beat now, digging the flow.
i am sitting in my chair comfortably at 1:40 AM and getting carried away by your lovely music. it has a meditative effect and helps me relax and focus - thanks.
oh also, is it possible to see the picture this was based on? i already was creating an image in my head and it could be fun to compare it to the actual thing you used as inspiration.
andreas vollenweider the harp player also used to hang images and paintings in the studio when they were in a creative phase and looking for inspiration. and clearly it worked like a charm. :)
glad to catch up slowly. this is already super nice and i can't wait to listen to more if it's all of such high quality.
impressive work my friend, very well done indeed
Commented on Parliamentary Sizzle by kingmt77
very enjoyable tune, fantastic groove and mix.
and i have to say your handling of the keys seems pretty decent as well! the arrangement is great, kinda zappaesque.
love it, great work!
Commented on Patricia Edwards-Need To Hear From Heaven- NikoLay by NikoLayZe
hallo NikoLay
great work again - keep 'em coming!
furthermore i also love weed, maybe even in this very moment. but of course that's just speculation!
take care :)
Commented on Patricia Edwards vs NikoLay - Didnt Want Anything by NikoLayZe
enjoying this, sounds very fresh. you framed this particular recording of Patricia in a completely different way than what my brain was expecting. everything works so nicely together - well done!
Commented on Counting Minutes Until Your Return by markcoleman39
here is what i think Mark: these are beautiful harmonies and progressions. great theme that indeed invokes longing when i listen to it.
would you allow me an attempt at remixing this? maybe add some additional things on top of it and try some other sounds etc...
let me know, cheers!
Commented on Soap ft Anja Enerud - Like a freak by Soap
man, you rock. the melodies/harmonies combined with the vocals are very well chosen. again that mix sounds so good on my headphones. great balance of energy and clarity. masterfully crafted
Commented on Yahaliii - Plenty More by Soap
hallo Soap
this is fantastic, what a pleasure to listen to. really impressive arrangement and mixing, exactly my gusto.
while listening i was already looking to listen to more of Yahaliii's vocals but alas i couldn't find anything by that name. maybe renamed or deleted, you know something?
Commented on Glimpse Of Gentler Times by Orlando51
hello Orlando
this sounds wonderful and stays interesting throughout. very good attention to detail and every part adds up to a very smooth and nicely flowing arrangement. it's a pleasure to listen to for me.
i wish someone would sing to this, some great combination could be found i believe. maybe i'll try but i don't have high hopes :P
greetings and sending love from switzerland
Commented on Watch How You Trippin by ClickbaitCabaret
Very cool vibes, the reverbs make some of the tracks distant sounding and it fits well here. I've been on the occasional trip myself in the past and this definitely feels a bit like it. Good stuff :)
Commented on Millenium by Danke
Hello Danke
This is mixed well, sounds excellent. I also like the interacting guitar melodies, they create good contrapuntal movement. Great bass playing, as well as the drums. This could easily be some official quake or doom music.
I hope you are doing fine - greetings to your bandmates too and keep rocking!
Commented on Love never fails by Daniall
Great emotional composition, love the harmonies.
When listening to this track I get a beautyfully sad feeling.
I hope you make more music still!
Commented on 404 - No Reason by oliverzookamoo
Great vocals and workable idea for a beat already. You just need to flesh it out a bit more and it'll be amazing. I'm glad to help if it's still needed but I feel like you got this.