crucethus

Caberet Voltaire meets Throbbing Gristle and hires Vince Clarke would be the best way I could describe this synth masterpiece. Love the simplicity of the analogue drums. I also here the artist known as the hacker in this tune as well. The hacker has had some fun tunes with Miss Kittin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASNnl-jgu38&html5=1
Cru

Spivkurl replied 21st Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Hey, thanks for listening and commenting! I have heard that hacker/miss kittin song before, and I always liked it. Haven't heard it in a while though, so thank you for linking to it! Have always had a sour taste in my mouth when listening to throbbing gristle, but maybe I should give them another chance. I saw some thread on synthdiy list about Vince Clarke releasing a MIDI to CV module recently, and it seems to have been released just after I bought a competing product. Funny. The drums in this are definitely analog style, though they are Zoom and samples, though I can't say what the samples were created on. Glad you liked them either way! One of the recent comments on this song told me things were out of tune here, and while I don't technically care, I did spend most of yesterday in a psychedelic VCO calibration trance. We'll see how that turns out, ha ha. She didn't mention what parts were out of tune, so maybe it could be the bent Korg as well. Appreciate you leaving your words!

crucethus 11th Mar 2015 19:11 - 10 years ago

on All the Hell I Have Caused ft Antranita by mrwolf14

Domenico,

More (Cowbell) Wah Wah guitar ;-). lol. I love the sound and vibe you created here.Bass line moves so nicely. Rhodes piano is nicely placed. Definitely 70's blues, I'm loving the slaps on the bass at then end of this. (IN my mind) If you extended this one I would be bringing a B3 in and jam with yah!
Great Work
Steve

mrwolf14 replied 12th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

So you posted twice the same comment, but I still have to come with two different replies ;-)

"I'm loving the slaps on the bass at then end of this"

I am not that great at slapping, so thanks for your kind words! this is really encouraging me.

Ciao, Domenico

crucethus 11th Mar 2015 19:09 - 10 years ago

on All the Hell I Have Caused ft Antranita by mrwolf14

mrwolf14 replied 12th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

"I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!"

Thanks for the nice comment.
It would be great to have the possibility to jam with you: from time to time I go in our rehearsal room with the drummer and we spend a good time just jamming together.
I know that this is not more likely to happen than having Joe Strummer singing on one of your song (as you pointed out already: zero, null, zilch!) ... but if you ever happen to be around with a B3 in your pocket, just let me know! :-)
Take care.
Domenico

crucethus 9th Mar 2015 00:07 - 10 years ago

on dreams ft ferryterry by promenade2239

I'm gonna go mix a Martini now because I feel I need too out of respect. Like a vacant jazz party with pretty people. I love the ambient touches they make this track brilliant Alex. The vocals are sublimely placed in a reverb tank. It's like a Belladronic overdose taking place in 1972 that I'm listening too right before the Orgy is supposed to begin.
Steve

promenade2239 replied 10th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you Steve for such a friendly review! Basically this piece started as a short sketch/idea that was sent to me by ferryterry few days ago, quite simple Aminor - D7 chord progression. Initially wanted to make a classic simple arrangement adding only acoustic piano but I ended up with very 'fused' sound. It's really good to hear that it is fully listenable because I was not sure about it at first - there's many elements in there at some point and they are different stylistically. I really liked that funky guitars from Megapaul, he's definitely one of the best guitar players on this site. Motown bassline is from Tumbleweed and other funky bassline from djole94hns. The piano in the background and main solo piano is played by me. Overall a true mishmash of very different sounds - really happy you enjoyed it! Thank you again for the nice words. Alex

crucethus 8th Mar 2015 19:38 - 10 years ago

on Sing To Me by ScottB55

Very cool Scott, love the clarity in the mix of instruments.
I also love that moving bass line and the jangly guitar work. Cru

ScottB55 replied 9th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Hey Cru,

So glad you like it and took time to hit me up with your kind words. It's really appreciated.

Cheers,
Scott

crucethus 8th Mar 2015 00:30 - 10 years ago

on Unseen ft Janis71 by mrwolf14

I love this Domenico, the music is perfect and sublime. The problem you are encountering comes from Janis'es original recording. The mike she uses does not capture a full range of frequencies. For background it's perfect but for lead it sounds too treble like. Her voice dynamic is very deep and rich and her pellas do not capture that from her microphone. So I think the problem origonates from her recording and not from your mixing and mastering. But I still love what you did my friend.
Steve

mrwolf14 replied 9th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks for the encouraging words Steve, you are very kind.
I have also noticed that Carole's recordings are a bit "hot" (in some points I can hear some saturation) but I have to admit that it never disturbed me: I such a big fan of her voice.
I will try to see if I can improve the sound somehow.
Thanks again for the comment!
Ciao, Domenico

crucethus 7th Mar 2015 21:02 - 10 years ago

on Farisha - Stay by Enzotic

This is really nice work. The vocals fit in the mix perfectly. Production is spot on. It's perfectly tuned for the radio. Not to experimental but has just the right bit of edge. great job
Cru

Enzotic replied 8th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks for the feedback!

crucethus 7th Mar 2015 20:54 - 10 years ago

on Bang Bang Ft Yr Mom --Mini Mix-- by SHWAK

Awesome work. Sounds very Trap-like and the production is amazing. Weird to hear those old analogue drum kits being twisted like that, but that’s creativity at it's best.
all the best
Cru

SHWAK replied 7th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

! ! ! ! !

crucethus 6th Mar 2015 23:47 - 10 years ago

on Poppe - Always - Preview by Poppe

Hey Poppe, my 2 cents. It's ok to put not fully released material on this site, because you are looking for feedback, so don't worry about that (Prom). I'm ok with the synth at :14 being not in key because it creates a sinister dissonance. I write sometimes with dissonance in mind and even a-tonally, so if it fits in your creative vision please keep it. (Epic). You probably won't get most of us to come over to the soundcloud site for 2 reasons. 1. were lazy, and 2 were incredibly loyal to what Shan has created on this site. So if you do have the whole version (unless your like static and have a 22minute version that won't fit here), please post it all here as well.
Cru

Poppe replied 7th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Yeah full version isn't out yet but it will be on both here and Soundcloud!

crucethus 6th Mar 2015 23:40 - 10 years ago

on Club-House Track by matthewluke

Let me first Preface by saying that it is well executed and a well produced song, and this is definitely club-house. Deeo House, not so much. You would need to make this sound much darker, and detuning synths doesn’t make this feel sinister enough to be called deep house. The intro's steel drum synth sound reminds me a bit of blood diamonds song "Phone sex" Judging by your short release I would assume that this is a work in progress and I would love to hear it's evolution. Again what you have created is really good and professional sounding, just not Deep House IMHOP.
Cru

matthewluke replied 7th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you so much

and next time i'll put tracks in the right genre ,im just glad to hear it sound professional

crucethus 4th Mar 2015 05:27 - 10 years ago

on Robotic Chaos by KingVortex

Loved the intro, as modex said, the timing is a bit of an issue. Tighten that up and this is a killer song.
Cru

KingVortex replied 16th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you! Yes this track has a lot of timing which in its own way makes it unique. I rushed it a little bit.

crucethus 4th Mar 2015 03:23 - 10 years ago

on Apocalypse 2015 - revolta2 version by joecramer

Joe, this is so sinister that I love it. Great great work. Minimalist. Kraftwerk like precision with your Teutonic vox makes this just so so good. I love how it builds with a cool stereo pan mix and then that bass. I like yourself am not a fatalist and believe in all that apocalyptic BS, but if there were an end, I would believe that this tune would capture the zeitgeist with the utmost accuracy my friend.
Cru

joecramer replied 4th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Hey Crucethus.

what a friendly comment. Nice to know that you believe it captures the Zeitgeist of a going down world :)
Cool that you think the vocals work with the music and the idea of the song. Sure it is dark cause it must be dark at the end of the world :)

stay tuned
joe

crucethus 4th Mar 2015 02:54 - 10 years ago

on Brutality by MFer

The talent on this site just gets better and better each passing day. This is a perfect metal song. My only and I say only Critique is that at the end I would love to hear your voice go up an octave and maybe scream at us in an old school progressive metal operatic way for just a few bars. But that is my only complaint, the solo is spot on , the mix is sublime. great job overall. Even though I don't make metal music on this site, it is a Huge influence in my musical catalogue of songs and I appreciate when it's done right.
Cru

MFer replied 4th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks for your kind words! And believe me, if I could belt out one of those screams I would

crucethus 4th Mar 2015 02:32 - 10 years ago

on Electrodm by Livingsoulsdie

Best Cure for writers block is Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies.
http://www.rtqe.net/ObliqueStrategies/
Completely will open you up as an artist.
Cru

crucethus 3rd Mar 2015 23:37 - 10 years ago

on Danke Singing Monsters Loop Remix by Poppe

You did an awesome job on Dankes loop. good wrok
Cru

Poppe replied 3rd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thanks!

crucethus 3rd Mar 2015 21:14 - 10 years ago

on My Newest Creation - Fight Another Day by BradoSanz

Killer rock track and very radio friendly indeed. Only thing missing is a killer guitar solo (Showing my age) Bon chance.

Cru

BradoSanz replied 3rd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

I was actually considering that cru :D Definitely, our next hard rock song will have a cool solo haha. For now, I was just getting my toes wet haha.

crucethus 3rd Mar 2015 20:25 - 10 years ago

on Fusion4 ft BabyGee JJWeekz by promenade2239

Ahh I enjoyed this one for the fun it brought. I agree with Spiv in that it's more trip-hop or garage than chill, but still doesn't take away from my enjoyment.
Steve

promenade2239 replied 3rd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Yes, now I see it's much more trippy and quirky than actual mainstream 'chillout'. Just tried to 'harmonize' the acapella but it was probably too short so I started loading more loops and usied much of sound filtering and like.
Overall it came out quite experimental but I am really happy you enjoyed listening to this unusual piece. Thanks! Alex

crucethus 2nd Mar 2015 05:58 - 10 years ago

on Mini Mix for the Funkiest Remix Competition by SHWAK

I loved the intro, and then it got ...well very "trapped" nice short excerpt.
Cru

SHWAK replied 2nd Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

haha ya it did

crucethus 28th Feb 2015 17:27 - 10 years ago

on DJ The Observer--Bring it all-- big remix by djtheobserver01

"Ardcore, you know the score" haven’t heard that phrase in a bit, but you captured the intensity of that period, nice work.
cru

djtheobserver01 replied 1st Apr 2015 - 10 years ago

YO yo ,

Thank you , I ll do my best .
I think it works...

Artcore is heavy stuff..
Made bij the Ruffneck label from The Netherlands.
You can listen to that here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDHAq6bzAGU&list=PLp9HfFAKPmorfs1Ll8bhbSxMVpvrtl_ov&index=20

They are my faved Label..

Greetz

crucethus 27th Feb 2015 03:53 - 10 years ago

on I wish I could fly promenade remix III by promenade2239

I really like this 3rd version. great work on it and I love how it ends on the singular piano note.
ood work Alex.
Steve

promenade2239 replied 19th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Thank you Steve! I am sorry for such delay in replying on this one, I do not know if I will be able to manage all my unanswered posts ever. I am really happy you liked this final remix. I am aware that my dnb sound is quite different from the usual lm dnb. That's why people say it is a chilled dnb. They simply need to have lots of compressions and limitings to be able to hear. The way I hear is determined by my former musical education, here you can find my earlier organ recording and get the idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92jrrSfwWNM
At the moment I do not have time for practising the real instruments at all but looperman helped me so much in keeping the creative process going. I am thankful for your openness and simply allowing your stuff being remixed and developed in any unexpected way.

All the best to you, Alex

crucethus 27th Feb 2015 03:31 - 10 years ago

on Lovin It by Spivkurl

Yes Spiv,
John Foxx comparisons are a compliment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4quBLWvzGQ&html5=1
for some cool solo stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp_2ClC4eME&html5=1
And for Later early Ultravox!
Gary Numan cites this era of U-VOX to be his muse. (he hates the Midge Ure years)
The early U-vox are more like punk meets Roxy Music.
Oh yeah, and Eno had his hand in this as well.
Cru

Spivkurl replied 6th Mar 2015 - 10 years ago

Hello again, thanks for the reply! I think you have linked to that first one before on one of my tracks, and while it is a good song, top of the pops kind of makes me cringe with the poor lip sync work and all. That uvox one you linked to is pretty cool though! I can see where you get the comparison, and I think it pleases me, as I've been trying to get closer to a "one man band" ability in my music... and since John Foxx had bands to do it all for him, it's a compliment. It's funny, I really dig a lot of Eno's solo stuff, but when he got his hands in other people's work it wasn't usually my thing. My favorites are "Another Green World" and "Nerve Net", I used to listen to those SO MUCH! I think the main collaboration of his that I like is David Bowie's "Lodger", another that I listened to quite a bit. I'm not much for ambient listening, so his more ambient world music influenced stuff was not my preference. Anyway, thank you for the comment and continuing conversation!

crucethus 24th Feb 2015 02:04 - 10 years ago

on Lovin It by Spivkurl

In a cool way you are channelling John Foxx in some ways. I was just listening to DEVO Are me not men the other day. what a freaking great album that was. Eno produced and they pissed him off when they wouldn't listen to his suggestions for adding synths par 4 instances on the album.
Cru

Spivkurl replied 25th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

Hey there! You have mentioned John Foxx before when commenting on my tracks, and I take it as a positive comparison. I really haven't listened to much for full devo albums, so you know... I do enjoy some of Eno's old work. That's very funny he wanted them to go all maximal like that! Thanks for taking a listen!

crucethus 22nd Feb 2015 19:46 - 10 years ago

on Funkmachine by ZankFrappa

Funkourette's

ZankFrappa replied 27th Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

Sorry to hear that, hope you feel better soon

crucethus 21st Feb 2015 21:13 - 10 years ago

on foggy forest by DanGoldstein

I love the glass bowed effect, I have worked with ambient sounds like this before and it makes the best dissonant effects. This is a great effort my friend and i tthoroughly enjoyed it.
Cru

DanGoldstein replied 21st Feb 2015 - 10 years ago

thanks cru. it was devilish making that glass bow settle down. i think i used 5 EQ plug-ins! nevertheless - yea - i came to like that sound in this. thanks very much for the thumbs up. appreciate. regards. Dan

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