mrwolf14
London is drowning and I live by the river
Munich, Germany
Joined : 7th Oct 2012 - 13 years ago
Last Online : 26th Feb 2024 - 1 year ago
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on The Meandering Somnambulist by Evisma
Liked a lot this new track of yours.
This time I would like to hear some vocals on it: I think a good vocal part may really exploit the beauty of this track.
My highlights:
- 0:40 to 1:01 this section has some real "epicness". liked a lot ... and of course its repetition as well ;-)
- 1:58 the "slap-like" bass is really working well and the melodic part that follows is a killer.
What I didn't like too much: the fadeout sounds a bit "poor" ... nice try with the drums fading out later than the rest, but I fear it is not enough for such a great track.
Ciao, Domenico
Evan
on In dedication to Maria Ferrara by midiman007
Full of feelings, a touch of sadness, but lot of love.
Really good vocal part: beautiful voice, very well used and perfectly fitting the song.
The guitar part is building a wonderful carpet: I like a lot the "theme" you composed.
The part beginning at 1:37 is a real master-piece: I love how the guitar parts complement each other.
And the ending is so soft and delicate.
Beautiful. Really, simply beautiful.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: in questa canzone ho sentito molto Amore per tua Mamma. Bellissima... davvero bellissima.
PS: Grazie per le cortesi lode sulla composizione e la mia chitarra. Essa sarÃ
perso così tanto la mia madre bella.
on Liberate---Looptrack Challenge Run 3 Entry by Spivkurl
mixed perfectly (as usual) and good choice of the sounds (even if they are all loops coming from different people, they are "homogeneus" and sit perfectly in the mix)
Less disturbing than your usual things... but enjoyable all the same.
Ciao, Domenico (who is looking forward to hearing another track with Spiv's vocals)
on What I Was Missing-Colab-Shortbusmusic-Spivkurl by Mosaic
Clever usage of the skills of our talented musicians. Well done.
I like a lot this vocal part: clean, with some "body" in the lower tones, very well done.
Nothing to say, just that I liked it.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: the final fadeout could be improved, a little softer on the last seconds (make it last 10 seconds longer)
Man thank you for stopping by and reviewing, sorry about late response, haven't been in the best of health, but all good now, very pleased you enjoyed the track, will consider looking at what you suggested when have some more time and see what goes...Peace n Respect...Mosaic...
on Baboom - Feat Hektor Thillet by ScottFranco
Outstanding drums/guitars, but from Scott+Franco+James... I was not expecting anything less than this ;-)
The vocal part is a bit "crazy" ... therefore I liked it even more!
Wonderful work... if I should pick up a genre, I would say "Lounge Music" (the bass & drum reminds me a bit of montefiori cocktail's stuff)
Really good.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: if you are looking for the "Baboon Moon" you may want to ask MrNilsPetterMolvaer, he may know something about it ;-)
Yeah, 'lounge' would fit, but don't think that's an option for LM, is it?
I agree, the lyrics are a bit unique. When Franco sent it to me I liked straight away. I had to split and line the pella up with the music, since it did not sync'd up too well, but it wasn't too difficult.
Cheers,
Scott
on My03 Also Know As My05 And MidiMan vs DeadBeat-IDA by midiman007
The vocal part is very well sung and "catchy". Maybe a more "hooking" chorus would be needed to make this a chart-hit, but it is still better than most of the things we heard in the EuroVisionSongContest this year... way better.
Outstanding guitar work: love the sound, love the solo, love this half-palm-muted rhythm. Simply perfect.
Actually your guitar part is so well done that it deserves a couple of questions:
- guitar used? (I assume something in the direction of a strato on bridge+middle position, but I may be completely off)
- amp? emulator? it really sounds sweet... (it reminds me a bit of the rocktron sound ... very 80s, a bit "Eddie-sh")
Thanks again for letting us hear this track!
unfortunately no download... but at least I can hear it online
Ciao, Domenico
The guitar is a 1980 Fender Stratocaster. Modified with a Kalher locking tremolo, seymourduncan Hot rails stacked humbucking picks up in the bridge and the others are seymourduncan strat humbuckers. I did not want to cut the body since it is a classic. The neck is the original one, I do need a fret job. :-) The amp is Amplitube and also Guitar rig. I use a Focus rite Pro 40 and DI to it. I can get some really killer sounds from it.
I do appreciate your commenting on my playing. yes I have leaned more toward Eddie and trying to add his playing style to mine. He was such a great player since Hexdrix died. He has a very original sound. Some of his riffs not all. Since then I would just be a copy cat.
I do not allow downloads since this is original maternal of ours and is owned but us.
on Concrete Wings demo by Killumineye
Ciao, Domenico
on Weapons Of Mastication by Evisma
Already a lot said on this track, so I will just add my words of appreciations without too many details.
Very good!
Sax sound isn't the best one, but it works.
Good drumming (not outstanding but good, very good).
Superb bass playing! Somebody said tool-ish but I still think you have your unique and incredibly good own style.
If you ever touch this song again, maybe you could change the ending and make it a tad longer.
But I loved (and downloaded) it as it is.
Thanks for sharing your music.
Ciao, Domenico
on Sweetheart Runner by TinyFinger
Beautiful voice and good melody. Liked a lot (somebody mentioned Ozzy... I can hear some little influences from him indeed, but you definitely have your own character).
Outstanding work on the guitars: they work perfectly with your voice.
What could be improved according to my very humble opinion:
- the transition from the intro to the real song could be better (1:04) ... beautiful intro by the way
- some guitars are too quiet (2:50 to 3:04, 4:18)
- the bass sounds a bit "too" repetitive; very good idea but throwing a small change here and there would make it even better
- changing the bass sound so "dramatically" between intro and song takes out a bit of the "live band" feeling this song has (very minor thing...)
That said, I have to agree to Bear: this is one of the best things I have heard on looperman in a while.
Very well done!
Looking for more!
Ciao, Domenico
on Peace On Earth by Mosaic
It keeps the song interesting.
Very well done.
Ciao, Domenico
Thank you mate for the review of this one, glad you enjoyed track and contrasts...much Respect....Peace...Mosaic...
on the ghosts come out and play by evilarmy83
This sound more like a sketch than a complete song though: would be interesting to see how it develops.
Good "nasty" guitar sound, maybe a cabinet emulator could improve it further (just a thought).
Ciao, Domenico
on Consuelo by ScottFranco
Wonderful!
You are right, there are a lot of Weather Report atmospheres in this track. Then, around 3:10 we have a Miles Davis section (Tutu era).
Respect guys!
Listening to this is pure joy!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: the final drum solo is very tasty, maybe not the best way to end a track, but I enjoyed every bit of it :-)
Cheers,
Scott
on Dreaming In Blue by Orlando51
Outstanding piano and guitar working together to build a dreamy atmosphere.
Really beautiful
Ciao, Domenico
With much appreciation...
Ciao, orlando
on Eclipse by XmafaX
I like the "soft" part (eg: 1:20)
You have a lot of things going on for a less-than-three-minutes song.
Well done!
Ciao, Domenico
I really appreciate it
Paulo
on 1981 featuring MStokes by deciBel
The interplay between voice and guitar creates the perfect atmosphere.
And I see some "Benham touches", specially in the way you have processed some words with strange-echoes.
I also like the choice of "powerful" drums which seems almost out of place in this context, but it gives the song an interesting touch.
Loved!
Ciao, Domenico
about the way this track was made I should describe that once I wanted to tell Mike about the way I felt those days & also about the way his guitar sounds(his guitar had a strange an unique sound if U remember) , so played this(I've named this piece Inanition) & sent for him , in reply Mike sent this vocal version & I haven't processed the words...all U hear about the words in what Mike has done & I haven't changed anything in it...just Mike(like U're like this too)always could felt & underestand my music very well and maybe that's the reason why U've thought the words process have my touches.anyway I was not supposed to share this with loopermates but this was the only collaboration of Mike with someone in looperman & the only & the best way I thought i can make the others remember Mike to appreciate what he had done for me in my bitter days ...hope we've made Mike feel good..thnx & thnx again Domenico for usefull feedback as usual.take care____B
on I love you-woodkid-home made cover by janis71
You have been away too long!
I am glad I found this new song of yours: your voice is beautiful as usual, warm on the lower register and simply lovely on the higher tones.
I really like this "Janis71" unplugged feeling :-)
Very good!
Ciao, Domenico
I was sad to be kept away from here and I'm all the more happy to come back now that the sky's clearer.
Reading such warm words as yours make my heart smile and I thank you a lot for that.
Thx for being and letting me know you're there...
Big hug and kiss.
on Dancing To The War Drums by crucethus
The soft piano is a very clever touch: it builds the necessary contrast. Liked a lot.
You never disappoint me :-)
Ciao, Domenico
Grazie mille. Le tue parole significano il mondo per me
Steve
on Lets Start To Play by ScottFranco
Franco should do this more often: deep and interesting voice.
And I like how it has been recorded: very warm.
Ciao, Domenico
PS: I haven't written anything about the guitar and drums, just to avoid repeating myself... excellent as usual!
Keep "rocking" guys! (or should I say "funking"?)
Cheers,
Scott
on Beat Maniac by ScottB55
Superb drums.
Perfect guitar: not too "present". Works perfectly in this song.
Groovy organ solo.
Good brasses.
Liked the trumpet parts.
I liked a lot of things in this one :-)
Very well done!
Ciao, Domenico
Cheers,
Scott
on Outta Control feat JacVanBee by Megapaul
And I like the 140bpm drums: they play nicely with the guitar and bass.
Very good use of the vocal part: I like it a lot!
The whole track has sets a typical A Perfect Circle atmosphere, but with a female singer. Good!
You mention in the comment you didn't get to 100%, but this is already a very good track. Very very good.
Ciao, Domenico
Thanks for your comment. I think I should spend some more time on the song. e.g. close the gaps between the guitar samples or play a solo guitar. But I got no patience.
Normaly I need to finish the song in one day, it's really difficult for me to get the same 'musical-mood'.
So I am very happy about your comment.
on Aerosol by Spivkurl
Good to see a new one from you.
I will start telling you what I don't like: nothing!
I loved this! You create crazy sounds with that guitar... I want to hear more often. Your singing is very eighty, a bit of Bowie can be heard and some of Curtis as well (the way you use a nasal tone on the deep notes and the way you stretch the vowels).
Liked it!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: this song has way too many chord changes, the sex pistols would have never been able to play it... what? only one chord you say? but that's already too much for them :-)
[just to make it clear... I LOVE THE PISTOLS!]
on Random Acts Of Human Kindness by StaticNomad
This was really a surprise! A new song below 4 minutes!
Can't really believe it... and in fact this is only a "teaser". So it's better :-)
A couple of words on what we have here: the intro is great, like these initial bass notes, almost "rough" then at 1:22 the high bass-notes are a bit "dissonant" which brings some "uneasyness" to the song, soon confirmed by the deep synth notes, which make the section darker. Liked.
And then you start your guitar solo, nice sound: in some points a bit "nasal" but always very bluesy (a "cold" type of blues, almost Gilmourish in some passages).
The sitar notes are a nice touch: subtle and gentle, they don't try to push the song somewhere else but they rather accompany your guitar as good friends. Liked it.
What I didn't like: the ending. But of course, I'll wait for the complete version ;-)
Ciao, Domenico
First bass you hear in this at 0:20 is synth bass. Then at 0:40 it's my processed guitar thing that I do a lot of.
1:19 it moves to bass guitar. I will try to explain the uneasiness and dissonance. This track is made on the same DAW timeline as a whole bunch of other tracks. I took some bass from another track and stuck it in there at 1:19. But that bass playing is not playing to a shuffle groove so it shouldn't really be in time. But it works OK.
Depp synth notes you mention are that synth bass again, just with a cutoff filter sweep applied to make it sound more like a synth than a bass.
I know what you mean about the slightly nasal guitar solo parts and that's an interesting word to choose. Lots of beauty but also a slightly strange feel. Yes, a bit like Gilmour and probably also like thousands of other guitarists. I don't try to sound like anyone else and don't try not to sound like anyone. Musically, I don't really know what I'm doing - I just play as I feel along with the music, always trying to do interesting things with a lot of soul and passion and groove.
You totally understood what I was doing with the sitar. That instrument is sitting on the timeline (as it features in other tracks) so I thought I'd try augmenting the guitar solo in a few places. No my intention to turn the track into an eastern/Indian thing and I don't think I did. Unusual to have sitar under a guitar solo unless you're making it a full-on Indian track.
Yes "good friends" is an accurate way of putting it.
3:08-3:10 is the best part of the solo.
Lots more to come from this one. Ending works OK here but that end fades perfectly into the start of the second half of the track and the continuation of the shuffle blues odyssey you will get to hear sometime soon.
Good to hear from you.
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on After the levee broke Zepp Tribute by topvega
And as pointed out by others, this has a "vague" Zep taste but it is original: this is jamming with 70s spirit in the 21st century :-)
Liked it (as usual with your tracks).
Ciao, Domenico
PS: the riff with the minor 3rd reminds me a lot of the atmosphere of a Vinicio Cappossela's song (one of my favorite italian songwriters)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaNfVJUfWV8
but this is a song on Greek mithology, so nothing to do with your work, it just excited a link in my brain
Thanks again
tv
on The Bigger The Fatter The Better by StaticNomad
Glad to hear a new song from you.
A lot of words have already been spent on this one, so I will keep it short.
Good track: it delivers what the title promises. Maybe my favorite StaticNomad's track. Very good indeed.
My personal highlight:
- the middle "psycho-rock" section (4:24)
- the wonderful development towards the end
crazy-rock at 7:05, stopping at 7:17
and growing once more to bring us to the end
Loved.
Ciao, Domenico
This currently has 13 favourites - the most for any of my tracks, along with Circular Motion (the one that I describe in my track description as maybe my best ever track).
This is almost my favourite ever title. See my very first reply to hear how I came up with such a title. In terms of words and linguistics, it's a very interesting arrangement of letters and thoughts.
Ah yes 4:24 it gets a bit more psychedelic. That's not my favourite section but I of course like them all. I'm sure you liked the walking bass guitar at 4:43.
My favourite section is probably 5:29-7:17. I see that all as one thing as I keep building it. Best bit 5:50 when that new heavy riffage enters.
7:48 to the end definitely needs some more work as it feels a bit rushed as I bring a new heavy guitar riff in. I can make it more fun and interesting so will go back and do that. But I'm working on some deep shuffle blues tracks right now so only feel like working on them for the time being.
I was really looking forward to finishing this track as I've been working on it for a long time, with big breaks inbetween, trying to decide what to do next, so I'm pleased to have almost finished it.
I know some people like to work quickly but I like to take ages and really get all the pleasure I can out of a track. And the exploration and experimentation is all the learning that I do. And I make many, many tracks out of one project.
I was stuck on one project a couple of months but then went and made two full, finished new tracks out of other sections sitting on the timeline. Now I'm returning to the problem section from before and I think know some of what I have to do.
Good to hear from you.
on Memories by MagneticRecords
I think the comment on the bass notes from our good DeciBel is worth a consideration... and if you decide to change the bass line I also would recommend you to choose a slightly "deeper" bass tone.
Thanks for putting this track out of the drawer!
Ciao, Domenico