Man, you're worlds better with the V.I.s than myself. Rather impressed with the feeling you were portraying. Something daunting in the air. The vocal sounding stuff was a surprise. Nice swells and fades. Impressive. Sounds professional.
Pretty friggin mean. Guitars are really heavy and have a good tone. Drumming is awesome.
I wish the vocals were easier to understand. Too heavily effected. Would be cool if you blended the effected vocals with the dry versions. Keep the dry lower, but it would help with clarity and still keep the effects on the wet track.
Pretty cool. Reminds me of Deftones a bit with the voice.
I like the melodic feel you're going for here. Lead tone is pretty tasty. Backing guitar track brings the quality down quite a bit. Too much room sound? Was this micd up or does it have a lot of added reverb? Either way, the writing is just fine. It's the room sound and tone of the backing guitar that let's this one down. Gotta say again, though, that lead sounds great. A bit squawky in the beginning, but harmonics are hard to tame with the gain cranked.
Grinding intro. Interesting tones. They sound rather cheap, no offense.
The perc rhythm is off after that as well. Damn, you're not letting up on that guitar loop, are you. Persistent. It gets pretty old after a bit.
1:09 sound enters that does not fit the rest, but 1:46 drums are rather nice. Highest quality sound in the track. I'm guessing it's all loops?
I like the fact that you're bring some rock to looperman. I'd try to find groups of guitar loops with the same effects or clean, and try more changes in the main riff. I like the sound you were going for, and I dig the grinding guitars. If there is any way I can help, just ask. I've received tons of help from musicians here who I now consider as friends. Their constructive criticism has helped me a lot.
Voice always reminds me of Dylan. Second vocal in the break is pretty cool.
I'm not a fan of the lower stuff on the left. Would sound a bit better centered a bit more.
Not a lot to really say in terms of criticism! More of an intro and outro, but I liked it and the drums had a good sound, though I'd add a bit more hat in the verses.
The chunky bass and guitars around 0:40, or so, really need more to them. That part can sound badass, just needs to stop hiding. More vol, hi-mids and lows. Great distortion on there. I like it.
Drums sound pretty dry. Too dry compared to the surrounding lushness of the guitars and synths. The drums could use some reverb.
I dig the track! Just a few things could make it better.
Listening to your track again. No new ideas or criticism here, just thought I'd tell you that you'll get a lot more feedback on your tracks here if you set them to "Featured", then leave a comment on someone else's track. That puts your track at the top of the list on the "Tracks" page. People will see your tracks there.
This track is amazing! You should set it to "Featured", then comment on someone else's song, and this track will be at the top of the list on the "Tracks" page, where people can find it and hear it. This is REALLY GOOD!
I don't understand a word of it, and that is just fine. Every element of the first half is amazing!
2:30- Guitars are very tasteful, with a wonderful tone. Background vocals in the second half are very cool!
I'm very impressed with this! Puts my music to shame. Excellent, I can't say enough. Just fantastic!
Dear Evan, I'm relay impressed with your detailed comment. I deeply appreciate the way you analyzed and listened to my work. Thank you so much for your Guidance, defiantly I'll do that.
Not my kind of Rock, a country fusion sound, but your voice instantly reminded me of Dylan and his son. Don't hear many decent singers on here. It was good to hear your vocals.
Guitars are pretty minimal. Simple structure, but it sounded like something you'd hear on the radio. I don't think you were going for originality, but it sounds good without having to be complicated.
Hey Evan, I appreciate the vocal complement, I wish I were a better singer but I have come to except what I have. This song started on accident really, I was trying to find some guitar tones that I liked and then I ended up writing this while messing around, a normal process I guess. Thanks for listening, I appreciate it.
This is better written than a lot of stuff on this site. Vocals sound like what I'd hear on the radio. Interesting character and the accent is attention-grabbing. Pop, yes, but in a Lorde 'don't care' fashion.
The guitar tone may benefit from a bit of EQ low/mid-scoop. That is the only aspect that didn't sound great and crisp. All the singing and playing was really good, just the guitar's tone could be tweaked. I do split hairs often, and may be too picky. If you dig it, keep it.
Alright,.... straight off, this is the best intro to a song I've heard on Looperman in a long time. Phenominal timing and combination of sounds. That first guitar sounds like guitar loops, but I like the tone. Second guitar sounds more live. Good blend of distortions.
Synth in this is rather tastefully done. Something I'm working on. Sounds killer here.
1:26 buried snare soaked in reverb is awesome. Would like to hear that louder. Glitches are neat, and thank you for not overdoing them.
Somewhere between 2:00 and 3:00 needs some kind of guitar solo or prominent lead. Killer riff, but that is where it starts to get old. Just needs something new going on there.
This definitely sounds like a Deftones track in the distortion and the vocals.
There is a lot of mud in the heavy guitar parts. May be able to eq that out. It's in the backing rhythm guitars. The vocals are a bit watery and non-distinct, but it kinda sounds like that was you plan.
This was a good listen. Kept reminding me of "Change(in the house of flies)". Well written. Good stuff!
Deftones is always an influence for me , so that's awesome you say that!
I am still learning the ins and outs of my software, most of the eq work seems to do little or nothing to my tracks, so i am still hit or miss with that. Any advice from you guys would be well appreciated !
The vocals were kind of a stream of conscious fade in and out sorta thing.
Thanks for the constructive criticism , as well as the compliments !
Intro made me think of Gin Blossoms, then Counting Crows. Could easily hear Adam Duritz on this. Sounds like something Ratridge from here would do, just not as much cheese here.
Hand-claps are effective. Pretty solid song. Acoustics recorded well. No middle 8 that I heard, just some well done verse/chorus business. Ready for vocals, indeed. With it sounding like this, expect some soon.
I appreciate your kind words. And not as much cheese? I love cheese :c Even though its bad for you in large amounts. Can clog up the internals, if ya know what I mean. And thanks, I didnt achieve the sound I was going for with the claps (I dont have the room or acoustics to achieve it) but I do appreciate you noticing it. Thanks for the listen!
I never listen to Hip-Hop because it's always the opposite of this track. I really enjoyed this. The chorus vocals are really great and sound professional. Very good.
Phrasing and lyrics were very good also, and really I couldn't find anything negative to say about your track. I try to give constructive criticism, but I dug this thoroughly.
Hey Evisma, thanks for the feedback! Believe it or not this was recorded with a flipping Kareoke Revolution mic! All the 'professional' sound you hear is all my post editing (mastering) that I do to get it to sound it's best. It was a part of an album so I had to try and do my best.
I got irritated with the popping and didn't have the funds to order a pop filter when recording the album, and so I made one with a wire hanger and a kleenex. And that's the setup I had when recording this. I'm currently saving up for a mid level mic that will provide a more crisp sound than this. When I get it, I'll be re-recording the entire album. And anyone who's purchased the album thus far will get the remastered version free of charge!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, I worked pretty hard on this one.
And again we get another captivating track with a single loop and it works incredibly well when you add your haunting and sentimental vocals. A joy to listen to. Still wishing you some "happy" in your life. Your songs seem hurt. The emotion is thick in your stuff.
Not into the electronic genres, but couldn't help listening to such a controversial track. Quite merry and jovial. The kind of stuff that keeps you in a positive frame of mind while peaking in jail. Aahhhh, good times. Highschool was fun.
Good stuff here. Pay the "Darkside" no mind. The force is strong with you, young Spivkurl.
Thank you Evan for the kind words! I honestly don't know what the big deal was either way regarding the song. None of it was the biggest deal for me, aside from being used as some kind of symbol for the downfall of an online community. I may have been guilty of the same in past times, but I can't disagree more these days. Sounds like your high school experience was far different from mine, but then I didn't finish... positive frame of mind is always a good thing when you're peaking though! I went into making this new album with the intent to make it far more supportive and positive than my last couple, and after hearing it all the way through a few times, I think I mostly succeeded. There is a definite shift onto the B-side any way. Well, I appreciate you stopping by!
on In The Grip Of Himalaya by Orlando51
Sweet.
Evan
With much appreciation_______Orlando
on My Contest Intrumental - Opinions Needed by BradoSanz
on Midnight Sun by StaticNomad
on Drowning sun by FatalDecline
I wish the vocals were easier to understand. Too heavily effected. Would be cool if you blended the effected vocals with the dry versions. Keep the dry lower, but it would help with clarity and still keep the effects on the wet track.
Pretty cool. Reminds me of Deftones a bit with the voice.
Evan
Thank you for listening\m/
on A little bit of you by fabio1049
I like the melodic feel you're going for here. Lead tone is pretty tasty. Backing guitar track brings the quality down quite a bit. Too much room sound? Was this micd up or does it have a lot of added reverb? Either way, the writing is just fine. It's the room sound and tone of the backing guitar that let's this one down. Gotta say again, though, that lead sounds great. A bit squawky in the beginning, but harmonics are hard to tame with the gain cranked.
A good beginning. Do continue!
Evan
on RacedOut by naga25
Grinding intro. Interesting tones. They sound rather cheap, no offense.
The perc rhythm is off after that as well. Damn, you're not letting up on that guitar loop, are you. Persistent. It gets pretty old after a bit.
1:09 sound enters that does not fit the rest, but 1:46 drums are rather nice. Highest quality sound in the track. I'm guessing it's all loops?
I like the fact that you're bring some rock to looperman. I'd try to find groups of guitar loops with the same effects or clean, and try more changes in the main riff. I like the sound you were going for, and I dig the grinding guitars. If there is any way I can help, just ask. I've received tons of help from musicians here who I now consider as friends. Their constructive criticism has helped me a lot.
Best of luck to you.
Evan
on Little Miss by ImproveWithError
Voice always reminds me of Dylan. Second vocal in the break is pretty cool.
I'm not a fan of the lower stuff on the left. Would sound a bit better centered a bit more.
Not a lot to really say in terms of criticism! More of an intro and outro, but I liked it and the drums had a good sound, though I'd add a bit more hat in the verses.
I do dig it!
Evan
on Shiness by demostar
The chunky bass and guitars around 0:40, or so, really need more to them. That part can sound badass, just needs to stop hiding. More vol, hi-mids and lows. Great distortion on there. I like it.
Drums sound pretty dry. Too dry compared to the surrounding lushness of the guitars and synths. The drums could use some reverb.
I dig the track! Just a few things could make it better.
Take care.
Evan
on Untitled yet by BoneSaw
Take care.
Evan
on You Temperamental by EDRAAK
I don't understand a word of it, and that is just fine. Every element of the first half is amazing!
2:30- Guitars are very tasteful, with a wonderful tone. Background vocals in the second half are very cool!
I'm very impressed with this! Puts my music to shame. Excellent, I can't say enough. Just fantastic!
Evan
Rock on bro
Hamed
on Untitled yet by BoneSaw
I like the riffs you have here! The high lead sounds kind of fake, but I like what it's doing. The stair-stepping backing line is very good, too.
No real criticism here. Though repetitive, I enjoyed it. I hope you find the vocals you're looking for.
Evan
you right, that lead is not really good, i will correct it as soon as i can. I'm still in learning phase, so every critics are welcome....
on Real1 by ImproveWithError
Not my kind of Rock, a country fusion sound, but your voice instantly reminded me of Dylan and his son. Don't hear many decent singers on here. It was good to hear your vocals.
Guitars are pretty minimal. Simple structure, but it sounded like something you'd hear on the radio. I don't think you were going for originality, but it sounds good without having to be complicated.
Take care
Evan
Kyle
on Shine by AnnFatman
The guitar tone may benefit from a bit of EQ low/mid-scoop. That is the only aspect that didn't sound great and crisp. All the singing and playing was really good, just the guitar's tone could be tweaked. I do split hairs often, and may be too picky. If you dig it, keep it.
Good stuff. I'll have to listen to your others.
Evan
on The Warriors Decision by jaytakill
on The Deep Dark by toastedavalanche
on this is what i am by djdaddio
Synth in this is rather tastefully done. Something I'm working on. Sounds killer here.
1:26 buried snare soaked in reverb is awesome. Would like to hear that louder. Glitches are neat, and thank you for not overdoing them.
Somewhere between 2:00 and 3:00 needs some kind of guitar solo or prominent lead. Killer riff, but that is where it starts to get old. Just needs something new going on there.
I dig the hell out of it!
Evan
on Amnesia blue by FatalDecline
There is a lot of mud in the heavy guitar parts. May be able to eq that out. It's in the backing rhythm guitars. The vocals are a bit watery and non-distinct, but it kinda sounds like that was you plan.
This was a good listen. Kept reminding me of "Change(in the house of flies)". Well written. Good stuff!
Evan
I am still learning the ins and outs of my software, most of the eq work seems to do little or nothing to my tracks, so i am still hit or miss with that. Any advice from you guys would be well appreciated !
The vocals were kind of a stream of conscious fade in and out sorta thing.
Thanks for the constructive criticism , as well as the compliments !
on His Name is Django by TurboPanda
Very entertaining and kinda made my night.
Evan
on Run Right Past You - Instrumental - Vocal Ready by BradoSanz
Intro made me think of Gin Blossoms, then Counting Crows. Could easily hear Adam Duritz on this. Sounds like something Ratridge from here would do, just not as much cheese here.
Hand-claps are effective. Pretty solid song. Acoustics recorded well. No middle 8 that I heard, just some well done verse/chorus business. Ready for vocals, indeed. With it sounding like this, expect some soon.
Good stuff!
Evan
It goeth well, I must admit.
I appreciate your kind words. And not as much cheese? I love cheese :c Even though its bad for you in large amounts. Can clog up the internals, if ya know what I mean. And thanks, I didnt achieve the sound I was going for with the claps (I dont have the room or acoustics to achieve it) but I do appreciate you noticing it. Thanks for the listen!
Brado
on Fly High by itsXseven
Phrasing and lyrics were very good also, and really I couldn't find anything negative to say about your track. I try to give constructive criticism, but I dug this thoroughly.
Take care.
Evan
I got irritated with the popping and didn't have the funds to order a pop filter when recording the album, and so I made one with a wire hanger and a kleenex. And that's the setup I had when recording this. I'm currently saving up for a mid level mic that will provide a more crisp sound than this. When I get it, I'll be re-recording the entire album. And anyone who's purchased the album thus far will get the remastered version free of charge!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, I worked pretty hard on this one.
on When Did I by Cestevens1783
Evan
on Close Your Eyes Backing Track by Solid111
on Roots and Branches by Spivkurl
Not into the electronic genres, but couldn't help listening to such a controversial track. Quite merry and jovial. The kind of stuff that keeps you in a positive frame of mind while peaking in jail. Aahhhh, good times. Highschool was fun.
Good stuff here. Pay the "Darkside" no mind. The force is strong with you, young Spivkurl.
Evan
on Roar Stone by StaticNomad
on Demo 25 by DnScream