That opening bass with that synth percussion is awesome. You are taking this form of electronic minimalism to an incredible artistic place my friend. You are exploring the subtle harmonics of sound itself. 3:44 was like an intermission for the polyrythmic onslaught to come. I am almost hypnotised by this piece. I can´t look away, like it´s a bad car crash, but knowing this I still can´t look away. Prettiness in ugliness. Anxiety creating Zen. It´s so wrong and perverse but it´s compelling mentally and physically. @ 8:30 the Bassus Interuptus sort of brings us out of the trance and back to the first floor of life.
Well freaking done spiv........
art art art art art.
Cru
Hey Crucethus, I'm very happy to be able to reply to you today. It's just a super positive day for me, and this is also one of the cooler comments I've received from you to date! Recording these songs, and the rest on the EP, was a completely new experience for me. It seemed to break down my own barriers to some extent, and I am very happy with reactions of my listeners so far. I really enjoyed performing with a different group of instruments for each song, it seemed to attach a memory to the song. Your car crash metaphor had significance to me, both for recent inspirations, and for distant past personal experiences. Needless to say, I do not drive, at all. "Faultline" is definitely one of my favorite works, especially of live recordings. "It´s so wrong and perverse but it´s compelling mentally and physically." - This to me suggests an adequate summation of modern human existence, and I respect this. The "Bassus Interuptus" (COOL cool song title idea BTW) you speak of was one of those "accidentally on purpose" moments for me... one thing which magnetic tape is so good for capturing. Sorry to ramble, it's just a good day. I think I sold instrument to a couple of well known US musicians in the last week... hopefully it pays for the legal fines! Thanks so much for the comment!
Cool tune, I was jamming along on keyboards to this one. That tone is awesome indeed. And the moving bass line is brilliant as well. Keep on this one it´s golden.
Cru
Great job. The chord progression reminded me so much of Brado´s song writing chord progressions but it has your drop and go EDM sensibilities. The pitch bends had an ATB like quality to them. The only thing I would like to do to that midi sax sound is give it a touch bit of overdive or distortion to sexy it up a bit. But well done, well done!
Cru
It´s a beautiful tune. Perfect for this season and well crafted. Reminds me just ever so slightly of the Canadian Tenors in your execution.
Bravo
Steve
Incredibly creative. I enjoyed what you did and how the message keeps getting through the distorted sounds. Though I assume this would not go over so well with the more conservative veins of Islam, I can see this appealing to the youth.
Cru
thanks crucethus, actually, there's a debate between Muslims and even with some more conservative Muslims that if the music is inviting people to Islam or portraying Islam in a positive manner (in this case it has some imams talking about some of the companions of the prophet, peace be upon him) then it might be ok, because that attracts people to Islam, so this might be accepeted as ok while Michael Jackson songs from his thriller album or Adelle songs would never be accepted, thanks for listening and thanks for the comment
"But, for some reason, I seem to be creating stuff that links back more to the music I grew up with."
The best music I have ever listened too has the ability to sound new and futuristic and also look back in the past and take from there as well. The best advice I have for someone like you Eric is make the music that you like too listen too. Just by doing that you will become amazing. Like this track. It has some cool r&b vibes. I would mix that Rhodes piano with the nice phase effect back into the background (yes I know it will parallel your vocal ideas) but you can then think about adding a quiet guitar lick, and then a subtle percussion fill and so on which will fill out your song better. Otherwise I like the sounds.
Cru
A wise comment and sage advice, from you, Crucethus. I think you are right on the money. I do struggle with finding the something that sounds new and futuristic. I find that I am still working on getting that sound that I hear in my head. I appreciate your suggestions for remixing the Rhodes, making room for some guitar. Getting good guitar parts is a challenge for me, I must admit. I've got several virtual instruments but I find them very limiting and complex to use. And, as for the percussion fills, that's just me being lazy. I'm glad you called me on it. I can do better.
¨it's always a pleasure when listeners give me French words in their comment :)¨
Well...J´habitant á Quebec, danque est-il ¨Practice France¨ pour moi! ;-) Je Suis cherche toujours la petite bête, c’est énervant...ehh? ;-)
Cru
Hey, Is that Carole´s (Janis) fantastic vox as your background singer. Great mix, awesome production. perfectly set vocals. Congrats. ou Felicitations!!
Cru
the "female" vocal is a sample from an old old old soundbank lol
it's always a pleasure when listeners give me french words in their comment :) really appreciate and glad to see you liked the track :)
Cool cool song. It gives you a sentimental feeling of melancholy and joy together, like you were looking at the past in a day dream. Beautiful melodies. I love how it takes a bit to express as well.
Outstanding as always.
Steve
Great Job, Totally agree with Mahloo, your voice (has always been) great, your recording ability (microphone) is lacking which shows. But Klaus Meine is a great singer and you show your capable of singing his work, so good on yah!
Cru
Cool Man, Freaked out Psychedelic space jazz. 2:56 is an interesting transition. Ahh then back to jazzy freaky awesome percussions and nice use of panning effects. a Great ride my friend. Even some slap bass at the end with some clever strings.
Great Job
Steve
Welcome back! We missed yah!! I love this . Avant Garde, melancholic and slightly dark.. Just what I love in my music listening pleasure. With just a touch of the mid-east. and papillons!!! awesome ending my dear. loved this!!!! Can´t say enough good things!
Cru
So many compliments that honour me and touch me a lot, Cru. A big merci for the joy you give me as I receive the energy and the kindness of your words.
I missed you all too !!
Plenty of light,
Carole
dramatic, and epic. great work!
Great Mix of Guitar and strings. I love till 3:55 then the ending is like a dark icing on the chorus laden sad piano cake.
awesome work.
Cru
Very cool, I love the nonchalantness of your arrangement. Almost Bryan Ferry like, but the percussion was strong in this as well. I enjoyed my listen
Cru
The Chorus is so Teutonic. I liked this one, you really processed Burts guitars, but it works well. I´m humming to myself Hey. Hey. Heyyyy! Teufelwerk indeed.
Cru
lovely acoustic intro that builds with Piano. smart arranging and composing. Your bass is mixed perfectly in the rear of the mix. I know it´s there but it´s not overwhelming, nice work. Then we build nicely into the harder heavier section. Again all the elements are working here. I like the time sig changes as well. 2:56 caught my attention, nice reverse into that section. what sounds like claps are interesting. Also nice ending as well, de-constructed well. Evan this is your best work in my opinion. High marks for composition, mixing, arranging, instrument choices. just good all around. fav
Steve (The Canadian who watched the Simpsons episode in 2000 and listened then and got out ;-))
Gotta say, I spent so long getting this one done that your comment made my day. Yes, mixing the bass to the background is new for me, but I have to lay off all the bass layers. I can't listen to a lot of my older stuff. Mudville.
"book-a-tick-a, back-a-tick-a" is what you're hearing as claps. I have the mic at the ready all the time, but rarely use it.
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Cru
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Well freaking done spiv........
art art art art art.
Cru
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Cru
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Cru
I'll keep the distortion in mind when I do the final mix..
Much appreciated
WKS
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Bravo
Steve
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Cru
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The best music I have ever listened too has the ability to sound new and futuristic and also look back in the past and take from there as well. The best advice I have for someone like you Eric is make the music that you like too listen too. Just by doing that you will become amazing. Like this track. It has some cool r&b vibes. I would mix that Rhodes piano with the nice phase effect back into the background (yes I know it will parallel your vocal ideas) but you can then think about adding a quiet guitar lick, and then a subtle percussion fill and so on which will fill out your song better. Otherwise I like the sounds.
Cru
on Les Fleurs Du Mal by BLEEP
Well...J´habitant á Quebec, danque est-il ¨Practice France¨ pour moi! ;-) Je Suis cherche toujours la petite bête, c’est énervant...ehh? ;-)
Cru
amicalement
Bleep
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Cru
the "female" vocal is a sample from an old old old soundbank lol
it's always a pleasure when listeners give me french words in their comment :) really appreciate and glad to see you liked the track :)
happy holidays too
Friendly
Bleep
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Cru
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cool
Cru
Hope all is well with you and your music!
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Cru
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Good job
Cru
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Outstanding as always.
Steve
Cheers_____Orlando
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Cru
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Great Job
Steve
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Cru
I missed you all too !!
Plenty of light,
Carole
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I wish you peace, strength and knowledge .
Steve
Peace and a safe holidays to you and the family.
God bless - B.
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Great Mix of Guitar and strings. I love till 3:55 then the ending is like a dark icing on the chorus laden sad piano cake.
awesome work.
Cru
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Cru
Ben
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Cru
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Cru
Hey Cru, that sounds really good.
Nice to know that you liked what i had done here.
stay tuned
joe
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lovely acoustic intro that builds with Piano. smart arranging and composing. Your bass is mixed perfectly in the rear of the mix. I know it´s there but it´s not overwhelming, nice work. Then we build nicely into the harder heavier section. Again all the elements are working here. I like the time sig changes as well. 2:56 caught my attention, nice reverse into that section. what sounds like claps are interesting. Also nice ending as well, de-constructed well. Evan this is your best work in my opinion. High marks for composition, mixing, arranging, instrument choices. just good all around. fav
Steve (The Canadian who watched the Simpsons episode in 2000 and listened then and got out ;-))
Gotta say, I spent so long getting this one done that your comment made my day. Yes, mixing the bass to the background is new for me, but I have to lay off all the bass layers. I can't listen to a lot of my older stuff. Mudville.
"book-a-tick-a, back-a-tick-a" is what you're hearing as claps. I have the mic at the ready all the time, but rarely use it.
Thanks again for the kind words.
Evan