It's a good thing we don't have a limit of what we can favorite here.... cause I'd have it full really soon I think. Dude... seriously this stuff is KILLER. You're an amazing musician, and these tracks are just such a great example of it. It takes a lot of thought for someone like me to put together a track with just a simple beat... but these are so complex with the bass and the horns and the fast paced vocals... I am just in awe.
Hey, it's always good to just let what comes out, come out. I try not to think of genres when I write, I find it just ends up pulling me in 5 directions when I need only 1. This was lovely... you're developing a great sound with this project and something I've noticed now that I've hit a few of the tracks... you've got a lot of variation both vocally and musically. When I buy a cd from an artist and realize all the tracks sound almost the same I am always gutted. I reckon nobody will find that happening with you :)
This is plenty ska... really, there are always varying degrees in music with any genre. Bands like Disturbed and Korn get accused of being 'less metal' for incorporating electronic stuff into their music... it's silly. I think we need to have 2 genres... 'good music' and 'crap music' ;)
This was a really good track Steve, I am really really impressed as hell right now at how you've grown musically. Not to say that you weren't great before (because you're one of my fave artists here) but it's always cool to see someone try something new with their music. Are you putting together/selling a cd of this stuff? I'd like to buy one if you are :)
Dude... to say I dig your new direction is a serious understatement! You have me wanting to start bugging you for some collab work now haha... I'd love to do something in this sort of vein sometime. Music like this has so much energy that you can't help but love it.
24 tracks? Not sure I could do that (even with synths cause I can't play anything to save my life lol) without my A.D.D. taking the wheel.
Very cool stuff. You realize I need to strategically listen to every one of your tracks now...
I spent 3 years taking care of my ex boyfriend's disabled son for room and board, then finally got the opportunity to start fresh in a new apartment.. and can't find a job - not even the jobs nobody wants.
This was a well written track, both musically and lyrically. I love your voice I gotta say.. I see you've said you don't class yourself as a singer? Silly boy ;) Putting together something this complex is a sign of a real musician, much respect for that. Loved this!
Man, I gotta tell you... this new project is no less than kick@$$. It's cool that your roots are in ska, to me the best genres are fusion ones because I hate genres haha.
This was a really cool track, it had to be a lot of fun to put together, from those horns to the wicked vocal... and that funky bassline. Loved this! (if you couldn't tell :P)
Dude, I've just realized something... I've not heard enough tracks with YOUR voice on them. I am going to have to go through your page and catch up, it's been too long ;)
This was an awesome track man, I love horns (although I'm sort of clueless how to put them effectively into music) and I love that ska beat. I was grooving as soon as it kicked in :D
Your story kind of reminds me of when I went to see Martin Sexton in Toronto. He's not well known here in Canada, he only started playing Canadian dates in the last few years so he plays a small place in Toronto called The Mod Club. It's a great bar, but a really small place. It wasn't full though, and in my opinion someone as talented as him should PACK a small bar. If you're not familiar with Martin, you should look him up on Youtube, particular his live cover of Woodstock/A Day in the Life because that video really does him justice in my eyes.
Dang man... this was jarring, I LOVED it! I have no critique for you, I liked this too much to pick it apart. It had kind of a Prodigy feel, that's a good thing in my opinion!
I really love the style of this track. My biggest gripe with what hip hop has become is that it's lost its individuality with all the autotune and rappers trying to sound like each other. This cannot be faulted for that, I love both the beat and Estae's flow. If stuff like this was on the radio I would probably listen to it more ;) Oh and welcome to Looperman.
I really dig the thump of this... this is the sort of song that drags me to the floor at a club, especially with that. I tend to avoid the main room in our local club and go straight to the 'purple room' where it's all house and techno. This was awesome guys!
Wow... did an atom bomb hit while I was gone?? Everyone's leaving? I saw Rei's forum post earlier, and now this. Maybe they saw me coming??? ;) Slap, you know what I think of your sax playing, and just your music in general... this was gorgeous, and a wonderful tribute to Bill. Now, where do I sign up? x
Wow! Great to have you back Lisa! I'm over the moon that your back wih us! Thank you so much for the review. I'm so pleased to see you. Please give me a shout if you want to collaborate on a track...
Love the flow of this track... and how you've let the acapella stand almost on its own in places. The changes in pace are refreshing too.. enjoyed very much!
Thanks for your review it made me happy but the reason that makes the vocals stand on their own is definitely that gorgeous voice of the singer not me :P
You know, the uncluttered feeling of this song is what makes it beautiful... in a world full of music that's always finding new and interesting ways to make beautiful noise, it's nice to take a breath and listen to something so sublimely simple. Gorgeous - nice to hear you again (and nice to be back :)) x
Hah... I am genre handicapped, because I listen to sooo much music of every genre I have a hard time dividing stuff sometimes. The beat makes it sound more housey but with all the guitar I will say it's def more rock. Good title too! I have an aversion in general to pigeonholing stuff... so I'm just gonna call this 'awesome' :D (does that work??) ~Lisa
Are you on guitar on this? Really great track, both musically and vocally (big fan of acoustic music here... if I could play guitar it's probably the medium I'd be working with lol) Awesome listen! ~Lisa
The title of this one made me do a double take lol (yea dirty minded). I figured since I've not actually hit your page yet I should... and wow. This is a really cool track, I love the halts and flow back in... very well put together, and sensual without being too "in your face" Loved it! ~Lisa
I wouldn't say this reminds me of Bittersweet Symphony honestly.. and I mean that in a good way. I think it stands totally on its own... really love the way you've layered the sounds. Awesome listen, very much enjoyed here! ~Lisa
I love spoken word... all kinds. This is very cool... you've done a good job of making your vocals the forefront without making them bare. Awesome listen.. you've got a great voice! ~Lisa
Love this track girl! Both the singing and rap vocals are amazing (and for the record it doesn't sound *extremely homemade*... it actually sounds more pro than a lot of tracks I hear on myspace) Awesome listen! ~Lisa
Oooh this is lovely! I really love that you've gone and uploaded it (cause if he wasn't gonna share it noone else would have gotten to heard it) Johnny... this is amazing, love the music and the vocals.... all of it. Beautiful listen. Period. Nothing makes a better song than a love story... this is proof :) ~Lisa
Glad you liked it Lisa! I was a little hesitant to upload this one only because I wrote it for Rita and wasn't sure How she would feel about it
but she basiclly said that it was too cool not to share and she uploaded it herself, "the best part of it is it's all true! ~Blushes as he types~
Really liked this a lot, cool that you're playing on it. My guitar playing leaves a LOT to be desired so I generally leave it out of my music making lol. Always great to hear someone use their skills on their tracks! Love the groove to this. ~Lisa
This is a really cool track. I love house music, although I've not done much dabbling in that area... yet lol. I love the kind of harmony the sounds have created together. ~Lisa
Must admit the title had my attention, was thinking it would be some sort of mashup. Love the beat of this one and the deep bass. Cool changeups as well! Great track :) ~Lisa
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You sir, rock :)
Lisa
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Gorgeous listen.
Lisa
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This was a really good track Steve, I am really really impressed as hell right now at how you've grown musically. Not to say that you weren't great before (because you're one of my fave artists here) but it's always cool to see someone try something new with their music. Are you putting together/selling a cd of this stuff? I'd like to buy one if you are :)
Lisa
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24 tracks? Not sure I could do that (even with synths cause I can't play anything to save my life lol) without my A.D.D. taking the wheel.
Very cool stuff. You realize I need to strategically listen to every one of your tracks now...
Lisa
on Credit munch; Global Ska Network by SLAPJOHNSON
I spent 3 years taking care of my ex boyfriend's disabled son for room and board, then finally got the opportunity to start fresh in a new apartment.. and can't find a job - not even the jobs nobody wants.
This was a well written track, both musically and lyrically. I love your voice I gotta say.. I see you've said you don't class yourself as a singer? Silly boy ;) Putting together something this complex is a sign of a real musician, much respect for that. Loved this!
Lisa
on Ska Skank by Global Ska Network by SLAPJOHNSON
This was a really cool track, it had to be a lot of fun to put together, from those horns to the wicked vocal... and that funky bassline. Loved this! (if you couldn't tell :P)
Lisa
on Rock Steady; Global Ska Network by SLAPJOHNSON
This was an awesome track man, I love horns (although I'm sort of clueless how to put them effectively into music) and I love that ska beat. I was grooving as soon as it kicked in :D
Your story kind of reminds me of when I went to see Martin Sexton in Toronto. He's not well known here in Canada, he only started playing Canadian dates in the last few years so he plays a small place in Toronto called The Mod Club. It's a great bar, but a really small place. It wasn't full though, and in my opinion someone as talented as him should PACK a small bar. If you're not familiar with Martin, you should look him up on Youtube, particular his live cover of Woodstock/A Day in the Life because that video really does him justice in my eyes.
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Today is a good day!
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