Interesting song.
A lot of nice riffs thrown at this wall.
I really think your ideas deserve to be developed further and reach the form of a complete song.
Ciao, Domenico
Cool! I really enjoyed this track.
Love the flanger on the bass, it works well with your sound.
Good ideas, the guitar fits very well.
The drums are a bit in the background in this song, but this is fine: it leaves more room for the bass!
Good job.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: one possible improvement could be the timing of the bass around 3:20 (it is not as accurate as it could be)
Thank you for the listen and the feedback, I always appreciate the opportunity to make things better. When after hearing the same track 300 times in production, you need fresh ears to find the nettles or the berries.
Great song Mark!
Already said several times, but I will say it once more: you have a great voice! Very interesting!
I really enjoyed the instrumental section starting around 1:45: good bass, nice solo and I find also interesting the effect on the voice which introduces this section.
Take care,
Domenico
Simply love the double bass. The chords which come around 0:50 are also great.
Not so fond of the "strange-break" around 1:20 (very quick by the way, so it's definitely not a bad thing).
Overall a great track!
Looking forward to hearing what our mic-men can do with it!
Five stars beat!
Ciao, Domenico
I know what you mean, thanks for the feedback. This track was set together in an hour or two so didn't go through all the details yet. I don't like the first effect either, the reverse bass before the beat after that I like though.
Cheers! :)
simple and brilliant
The pella is very good, but man you make it really shine
Love the bass (as many others already said) and the choice of sounds for the drums and synths.
Hi TopVega,
Good song. I am not sure you need a vocal part: maybe a keyboard player who could keep your pace would be more beneficial than a singer. Just an idea...
Liked & downloaded it.
Take care, Domenico
Hey Domenico, I think I agree with you on the no vocals. It's a little busy to be sung over. Will look into adding a keyboard or two to make up for no vocals. Appreciate the support and the input.
Hi gfdeux!
I am glad to see you have composed a song with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard.
That said, your track is not bad: I can hear a lot of good ideas. Maybe it lacks a bit of a "definite" direction, but I definitely enjoyed listening to it.
My personal highlights:
- the guitar work (the palm-muted arpeggio) really good
- bass sound and riff (simple, but solid)
Ciao, Domenico
Hi DjoeGio,
This song is very well done. I like how you integrated the voices of Patricia and Janis: the refrain from Janis is so simple and yet so beautiful.
And the spoken words of Patricia are a bit "naive" but maybe just for this so touching.
Just one remark: I am not so convinced by the end of the song, nothing wrong with fading out, but given the outstanding level of all the rest of the song I was expecting something more. But maybe this is one of the "musts" in the dance genre (which I have to admit I don't know at all)
Good work.
Ciao, Domenico
Thanks for your comment! I thought long and hard about the fade out. I had a song that was 3 minutes long and ok. But than I tried different kinds of fade-outs and I liked this one because you can here the refrain without the voice of Janis. It kind of invites you to sing along. I hoped. But you're right, this is really the style they use in dancematerial.
Wonderful song. Simply wonderful.
The guitar is outstanding: loved the first solo, simply beautiful. Maybe the rhythm guitar could be a bit more present in the mix (?)
And the "theme" which is played at "unisono" with the singer is great.
The drums, what can I say here... what a great drummer!
Very well played and with a great technique.
Only "improvement" possible, maybe the fill-solo around 2:30 (I like the idea of going "rock" for few seconds, but the tom-fills are a bit "too much" in my humble opinion). The second time this is done in a more subtle way and I liked it more (around 4:10)
I almost forgot the sax solo... wow!
Definitely a professional track.
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful piece of music with us.
Looking forward to hearing more from you!
Ciao, Domenico
Thanks allot, Domenico. Very concise comment. I'm getting quite a master's class in Latin and Brazilian music (this is Scott, BTW) in my collaborations with Franco and his pals. I've studied the styles, but had very little opportunity to put it to use.
Good song Kenny!
Really nice how you merged the guitars (outstanding guitarists by the way) with a clubbing music background.
I really enjoyed it!
....ahhhrghh... that's too bad!
it means I'm being high right now!
And I am at work!
Ciao, Domenico
This is so good ... that I have to ask you to really consider what PlanetJazzBass said: you need to bring up the music a bit. Specially in the chorus. Don't let Pete's wonderful voice alone.
If the song was not that good, I wouldn't have said anything. But man, you have a really professional hit here. It deserves the last bit of work which will make it perfect.
Ciao, Domenico
Thank you very much. I'm really glad you enjoyed the song. I'll definitely have to work the mix again... I never doubt on any advice coming from a looper... I know you guys know what you're talking about, and it's always a pleasure to read such constructive advice which I know I can blindly follow.
Wonderful song Steve.
As many others already wrote, very professional sounding.
I loved the keyboard "solo" with a guitar-like sound, very good. And the strings around 3:15 add so much air to the song.
As usual... your work is outstanding.
Ciao, Domenico
Superb song man!
I usually don't click on HipHop songs but I learned to know your name, which is a guarantee of good music. Maybe we could introduce a new genre called StaticNomad ... LOL
By the way, I enjoyed everything about this song. Nice dreaming atmosphere, definitely the right place to be, even if the century's wrong.
I like the "soft" and "round" bass sound, very "fat".
Maybe the part around 6:00 could benefit from a more aggressive bass sound (something a la "Barbaro") ... not sure though. And I like the song as it is anyhow.
Good work.
Waiting for the next one now.
Ciao, Domenico
Cool. Glad you're getting to know I have interesting stuff here (and on a few other sites too). Also, it's not really obvious hip hop but I have to choose a genre to put this in. When you read my track description you can always find out lots more about what you're likely to hear and the unusual mix of sounds.
"definitely the right place to be, even if the century's wrong." Good. I never thought about it like that and you're the first person to make that sort of point about the title (which is also unusual and totally open to interpretation). I'm not exactly sure which bass sound you're talking about liking - probably the main one. That's made up of a mix of bass and guitar going through an octave pedal with a slowed attack. Very powerful. I see that bass part on 6:00 as being quite round, actually. I didn't want it to be aggressive as that's where the track just opens up and sits quite nicely in a bit of a dub reggae style. I also don't know what "Barbaro" is.
Last night I made quite a few small improvements to the track, mostly making things less cluttered and more powerful.
I would upload the improved version over the top of this one but I can't see how to do that. I don't understand why I can't do this but have to start again as if it was a whole new piece when it's just an improved version.
I vote for the two parts to stay together.
Really loved this: good piano, good atmosphere, wonderful voice and a very tasteful mix.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: I think Behnam's right, but I am not sure this is a flaw: in the end you have a good sounding track and this is the most important thing.
My personal approach is always to first analyze and try to fully understand the vocal part I am using: I try to play the vocal part with an instrument myself to get an idea of the intention of the singer.
But then... your result is so good that I think you may be right and I am wrong: sometimes too much thinking is not good in art.
Thanks Domenico!
Well, about understanding the vocal - I'm not that understanding unfortunately! Why can't they just sing the way I want them to sing??!
No, just kidding - yes I'll try that next time, not sure if I have the musical level of understanding yet though...
Not bad! I think you have a very interesting voice.
The flow works well.
Maybe you should try to find some "enforcement" sounds which can support the chorus a bit.
Good job.
Domenico
haha, thanks man, yea I get that alot.. its an interesting sounding voice, but its a great "rapping voice" as I've been told haha... yea I have been getting really lazy with my producing lately, but in my defense I havent had much time, and there is so much music in my head trying to get out that I need to get it out haha... thanks for the listen, Im glad you like it, I've been doing alot of slower sappy kinda music lately, and not sure why but its never been my best ya kno...
on talking to a brick wall by evilarmy83
A lot of nice riffs thrown at this wall.
I really think your ideas deserve to be developed further and reach the form of a complete song.
Ciao, Domenico
on IMMT2U by Evisma
Love the flanger on the bass, it works well with your sound.
Good ideas, the guitar fits very well.
The drums are a bit in the background in this song, but this is fine: it leaves more room for the bass!
Good job.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: one possible improvement could be the timing of the bass around 3:20 (it is not as accurate as it could be)
on Thief In The Night by MWRatridge
Already said several times, but I will say it once more: you have a great voice! Very interesting!
I really enjoyed the instrumental section starting around 1:45: good bass, nice solo and I find also interesting the effect on the voice which introduces this section.
Take care,
Domenico
TY man.
Mark.
on Keep It Going WIP by FastFunghi
Not so fond of the "strange-break" around 1:20 (very quick by the way, so it's definitely not a bad thing).
Overall a great track!
Looking forward to hearing what our mic-men can do with it!
Five stars beat!
Ciao, Domenico
Cheers! :)
on Humanity of today featuring Pavelkelly by Audiotism
Like the flow and how you integrated it on the beat.
Good job.
Domenico
on I Feel FT Tara Toxic by brillbilly
The pella is very good, but man you make it really shine
Love the bass (as many others already said) and the choice of sounds for the drums and synths.
You have a good touch man.
Peace, Domenico
on Little Lovers Ambiance by topvega
Good song. I am not sure you need a vocal part: maybe a keyboard player who could keep your pace would be more beneficial than a singer. Just an idea...
Liked & downloaded it.
Take care, Domenico
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on Janis71 by gfdeux
I am glad to see you have composed a song with one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard.
That said, your track is not bad: I can hear a lot of good ideas. Maybe it lacks a bit of a "definite" direction, but I definitely enjoyed listening to it.
My personal highlights:
- the guitar work (the palm-muted arpeggio) really good
- bass sound and riff (simple, but solid)
Ciao, Domenico
on Miss You feat Patricia Edwards and Janis71 by DjoeGio
This song is very well done. I like how you integrated the voices of Patricia and Janis: the refrain from Janis is so simple and yet so beautiful.
And the spoken words of Patricia are a bit "naive" but maybe just for this so touching.
Just one remark: I am not so convinced by the end of the song, nothing wrong with fading out, but given the outstanding level of all the rest of the song I was expecting something more. But maybe this is one of the "musts" in the dance genre (which I have to admit I don't know at all)
Good work.
Ciao, Domenico
on La Ihla Dos Meus Sonhos - Featuring Irlenn by ScottFranco
The guitar is outstanding: loved the first solo, simply beautiful. Maybe the rhythm guitar could be a bit more present in the mix (?)
And the "theme" which is played at "unisono" with the singer is great.
The drums, what can I say here... what a great drummer!
Very well played and with a great technique.
Only "improvement" possible, maybe the fill-solo around 2:30 (I like the idea of going "rock" for few seconds, but the tom-fills are a bit "too much" in my humble opinion). The second time this is done in a more subtle way and I liked it more (around 4:10)
I almost forgot the sax solo... wow!
Definitely a professional track.
Thanks so much for sharing this wonderful piece of music with us.
Looking forward to hearing more from you!
Ciao, Domenico
Ciao,
Franco & Scott
on Upcoming track by DeejayDo
It doesn't sound as the most original thing, but probably it can become a good dance track.
Ciao, Domenico
on In a box ft JJWeekz Triphop mix by smallpaul
Good job smallpaul! Enjoyed, every second of it.
Ciao, Domenico
on Guitar Heroes by Darkreine
Really nice how you merged the guitars (outstanding guitarists by the way) with a clubbing music background.
I really enjoyed it!
....ahhhrghh... that's too bad!
it means I'm being high right now!
And I am at work!
Ciao, Domenico
K;)
on PeteJonTebar Doing the best I can by Soap
If the song was not that good, I wouldn't have said anything. But man, you have a really professional hit here. It deserves the last bit of work which will make it perfect.
Ciao, Domenico
Grazie ancora... Ciao.
Chris.
on Spirit of Music - Feat Janis71 by craigers01
I really like the spoken words part: Carole's voice is so intense and deep. And I love french: is such a delicate and poetic language.
Good work.
Domenico
on Mind Like Acid by Ishimizu
I am not a big fun of the genre but I am happy I decided to click on your song: good song!
I enjoyed it.
Ciao, Domenico
on Lies Lies Lies Feat futurenalysis by mickey1160
Enjoyed it and now I am waiting for a version with vocals!
Good work.
Ciao, Domenico
on Late Summer Jam by lumberhorn
By the way... the guitar reminds me a lot of this ...
https://www.looperman.com/loops/detail/64869
;-)
Ciao, Domenico
on Time - Featuring Patricia Edwards by ScottFranco
I admire the work you have done guys: this is really a gem.
And I want more!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: and Patricia's voice is always great... ca va sans dire
Ciao,
Franco & Scott
on I know you are Insane by crucethus
As many others already wrote, very professional sounding.
I loved the keyboard "solo" with a guitar-like sound, very good. And the strings around 3:15 add so much air to the song.
As usual... your work is outstanding.
Ciao, Domenico
on Right Place Wrong Century by StaticNomad
I usually don't click on HipHop songs but I learned to know your name, which is a guarantee of good music. Maybe we could introduce a new genre called StaticNomad ... LOL
By the way, I enjoyed everything about this song. Nice dreaming atmosphere, definitely the right place to be, even if the century's wrong.
I like the "soft" and "round" bass sound, very "fat".
Maybe the part around 6:00 could benefit from a more aggressive bass sound (something a la "Barbaro") ... not sure though. And I like the song as it is anyhow.
Good work.
Waiting for the next one now.
Ciao, Domenico
"definitely the right place to be, even if the century's wrong." Good. I never thought about it like that and you're the first person to make that sort of point about the title (which is also unusual and totally open to interpretation). I'm not exactly sure which bass sound you're talking about liking - probably the main one. That's made up of a mix of bass and guitar going through an octave pedal with a slowed attack. Very powerful. I see that bass part on 6:00 as being quite round, actually. I didn't want it to be aggressive as that's where the track just opens up and sits quite nicely in a bit of a dub reggae style. I also don't know what "Barbaro" is.
Last night I made quite a few small improvements to the track, mostly making things less cluttered and more powerful.
I would upload the improved version over the top of this one but I can't see how to do that. I don't understand why I can't do this but have to start again as if it was a whole new piece when it's just an improved version.
on Remixed Piano ft Katie Bregman by SeriouslyJoking
Really loved this: good piano, good atmosphere, wonderful voice and a very tasteful mix.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: I think Behnam's right, but I am not sure this is a flaw: in the end you have a good sounding track and this is the most important thing.
My personal approach is always to first analyze and try to fully understand the vocal part I am using: I try to play the vocal part with an instrument myself to get an idea of the intention of the singer.
But then... your result is so good that I think you may be right and I am wrong: sometimes too much thinking is not good in art.
Well, about understanding the vocal - I'm not that understanding unfortunately! Why can't they just sing the way I want them to sing??!
No, just kidding - yes I'll try that next time, not sure if I have the musical level of understanding yet though...
Thanks for listening and sorry for a late reply!
on without you by Sherris
The piano is simply beautiful and the arrangement is very "soft": exactly what this song needed.
Well done!
Domenico
on I Hate-This Whole World by Nikonthaicon
The flow works well.
Maybe you should try to find some "enforcement" sounds which can support the chorus a bit.
Good job.
Domenico
Thanks for the listen,
mwcl,
Nikon
on Overcome and Subdue by JohnnyHunter
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Domenico