Nice use of Midi, interesting albeit older analogue drum kit usage, but it works for this tune. I like the strings as well. I think my only critique would be a better defined bass line and more movable. But good work and nice expansive use of MIDI.
I agree with Behnam's synopsis, but it has potential to be something bigger, I can hear it, it just needs some tweaking. Maybe some live synths. I like the delayed vocals. It needs some more varied percussion, and maybe slow the tempo down just a squeak. Maybe a guitar solo. I would have to think about this one my friend.
It did start off as being a favourite track which I thought had potential, but I got a bit disillusioned when I lost the WAV files, maybe I should have gone back to the drawing board, but in one way I am glad I uploaded it because the feedback I am getting is constructive and confirms what I thought. Great to hear from you as always.
You have a great sense of the dissonant. The percussion reminds me a bit of Bear Mcreary's work on Battlestar Galactica. compelling cinematic exploration. I thoroughly enjoyed this.
Yeah this is deep underground house. Green Velvet like I think. Very creative minimal and enjoyable . Great work way out there and I love that in this work.
I don't care that people might feel that the guitar work is simple. Nor that the vocals are not polished. It is an expression of minimalistic sound and emotional singing that even though does not resonate in our English thinking minds (not all of you mind that) It touches all of us as musicians at what ever level we are at as an expression. and there is something too this that is compelling. It's kinda like when I listen to Midnight Oil's Bed's are Burning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejorQVy3m8E&html5=1
I know Peter Garrett is not the greatest singer by any stretch and parts are off key..but the way he delivers the emotional impact in a ..dare I say simple chord structure of a song..but it compels me to turn up the volume every time. The message, the emotion of the song just compels you to listen. Or Neil Young (great songwriter..not a great singer (unless harmony)) but still just compeling to listen too...Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Chrissy Hynde, Sioxsie Sioux.. I could go on. IMHO
Brilliant intro, lovely ambient sounds. like metallic and pad;like at the same time. Then a dissonant string hangs above the metalicpad swirl, interluded with bass clangs. You sir have not only understood what ambient is really about, you have added to the fine small distinction of ambient artists who get it right! hats off to you! Oh and I may have crapped my pants.....:-(
holy cow! crucethus - thou praisest too much! LOL. really appreciate your enthusiasm for this one. ambient is fun. i guess this creepshow worked out pretty well. thanks again very much. see you round the cyberhood. Dan
Freaky good, some dark disco going on here. Maybe we could name this genre Litho-Disco. As usual your vox shine for me, nice bass line. The synth line at 2:20 is nice. Love the ending. Great work Spiv. Studio is almost finished here in my new location so I can remix again. will be contacting you soon.
Steve
Hey, thanks so much my friend! Means a lot to me! As I said to MYXD, I wasn't thinking about offering a remix kit, but since two of my Looperbuddies are interested I will probably be giving it a try. I was trying to impart a little disco vibe, Litho-Disco...that's funny! I appreciate the supportive comment on the vocals, I found my vocal chords were a little weak on this one, but I just kept on keepin on. I can't take too much credit for the bass line, save for the arrangement and mixing of it. Took me a few tries to get the ending sounding right, it needed to be balanced. Thank you very much for the listen and comment! I will contact you when the remix kit is ready!
I like the percussion and the moving bass-line. I must agree that the synth sounds might not completely fit this tune, But it's a real interesting song nonetheless. And I enjoyed it just the same.
Ok right at the 30 second mark. Go into Acid and make the measure margins to 64th or 128th notes. there you can manipulate the vocal loop to be just a hare forward. I hear the vocals starting just a little bit soon. Play with that and you will see (hear) what works for this track. It's a great track, just needs the sync of the vox. I think the tempo is ok for the vox, just needs to fit the beat. Your gonna get it right soon, I believe that!
Steve
Mate thank you so much for your help with this one, myself I'm so over it now, was liking track when first started on it, but now welllllllllll.....Ok I have lined up vocal as much as I could so now should sound better then before, should now be in sync, MASSIVE RESPECT FOR YOUR HELP STEVE...Peace Mosaic...
Ok now that you have synched.. there is still a disjoint. try delaying the vox slightly to to the beats as it still sounds just a hare off. what loop program are you using? FL or Acid. The vocals sound almost a slight bit rushed to these ancient ears and I think if you adjust with just a hare trigger to the future they would match better. Please let me know...this is good work and has great potential.
Steve
Thanks again for giving feedback one again, really appreciated, I use acid pro7 for my works, because of my lack of loops for this type of genre, struggled to get loops all at same tempo, guessing that is why you are picking up what you are, used a total of 9 loops to make the piece, that's including both sets of vocals, so as I said a simple track, will try and add delay when not working to see if that helps, guessing still sounds okies, but like you said could even be better, thank you again for feedback, that is what makes us grow and become hopefully better at what we do...Any thoughts on anything else...you can contact me via tab...Again many thanks for your help Steve...Peace Mosaic...
This is like a Scottish anthem from a bass perspective. Nice work. Always moving providing some interesting bagpipes to add to the flavour, and then it ends. too short.
A Scottish anthem? But I'm Dutch/Irish!? What do I do now?
The "Too short" thing is an issue I've had lately. I get something recorded that I consider good, then get nervous about adding something to it in fear of marring it.
I really like what you are doing here. But My spider sense tells me that at some points the rhythm is hurried in comparison to the vocals. Maybe you would want to re visit the timing of the vocals to the beats.
But I like where you are going with this. It has great potential.
Steve
Thank you so much firstly for the feed back, and review, track has been a right royal pain in A to do, struggled to get sound was after, in the process forgot to adjust tempo of track, so thank you so much...had track at 120bpm when should have been at 128bpm...So should sound heaps better speed wise now, would appreciate if give your thoughts now mate...Peace n much Respect...Mosaic...
I would be interested in listening to a version of this with out the male vocals. And maybe with a synth or guitar lead over this sound. The chord progressions are nice. The choices of synths are excellent. reminds me a bit of a throwa away song from Roxy Music called Always Unknowing. the vocals are not needed for this tune at all.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w2SHKuEwJs&html5=1
BTW I make these comments as a fellow colleague. You have done an amazing job at refining your looping abilities and I am impressed at how much you have improved since I first heard your early work. Don't ever stop!!
Steve
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It did start off as being a favourite track which I thought had potential, but I got a bit disillusioned when I lost the WAV files, maybe I should have gone back to the drawing board, but in one way I am glad I uploaded it because the feedback I am getting is constructive and confirms what I thought. Great to hear from you as always.
Very best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
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I know not many of these names.
but I always search for on youtube when someone talks about any artist.
and about the artist you commented.
I found this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwkYaxkDO3c
and found it amazing.
I appreciate the comparison.
these are smart guys make wonderful songs.
Thank you for taking the time to listen and leave your comment here.
with appreciation__Anubis.
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I know Peter Garrett is not the greatest singer by any stretch and parts are off key..but the way he delivers the emotional impact in a ..dare I say simple chord structure of a song..but it compels me to turn up the volume every time. The message, the emotion of the song just compels you to listen. Or Neil Young (great songwriter..not a great singer (unless harmony)) but still just compeling to listen too...Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Chrissy Hynde, Sioxsie Sioux.. I could go on. IMHO
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Cheers,
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Steve
Mate thank you so much for your help with this one, myself I'm so over it now, was liking track when first started on it, but now welllllllllll.....Ok I have lined up vocal as much as I could so now should sound better then before, should now be in sync, MASSIVE RESPECT FOR YOUR HELP STEVE...Peace Mosaic...
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thoroughly enjoyed it as my wife is making a succulent duck dish . perfect entre.
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Steve
Thanks again for giving feedback one again, really appreciated, I use acid pro7 for my works, because of my lack of loops for this type of genre, struggled to get loops all at same tempo, guessing that is why you are picking up what you are, used a total of 9 loops to make the piece, that's including both sets of vocals, so as I said a simple track, will try and add delay when not working to see if that helps, guessing still sounds okies, but like you said could even be better, thank you again for feedback, that is what makes us grow and become hopefully better at what we do...Any thoughts on anything else...you can contact me via tab...Again many thanks for your help Steve...Peace Mosaic...
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IMHO
Steve
A Scottish anthem? But I'm Dutch/Irish!? What do I do now?
The "Too short" thing is an issue I've had lately. I get something recorded that I consider good, then get nervous about adding something to it in fear of marring it.
Evan
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But I like where you are going with this. It has great potential.
Steve
Thank you so much firstly for the feed back, and review, track has been a right royal pain in A to do, struggled to get sound was after, in the process forgot to adjust tempo of track, so thank you so much...had track at 120bpm when should have been at 128bpm...So should sound heaps better speed wise now, would appreciate if give your thoughts now mate...Peace n much Respect...Mosaic...
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Thanks for listening and your great comments. As always your opinion is valued so this means a lot.
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
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BTW I make these comments as a fellow colleague. You have done an amazing job at refining your looping abilities and I am impressed at how much you have improved since I first heard your early work. Don't ever stop!!
Steve