Thanks Evan! I appreciate any criticism, it's what makes one thrive to accomplish good work. Yeah, the drums were beta monkey and sadly not one series of theirs is equalized as a standard. I eventually went to addictive drums :) I'll be releasing alot of back logged tracks and anyone is welcome to take them to a new level. I hate seeing them just collecting dust on my project drives.
Man, this is really good. Vocals are great, lyrics are not empty. There is feeling in this. Reminds me a bit of Third Eye Blind. Very nice to hear something like this. You made my evening, and the track has been buried for 5 years.
The kick and the vox seemed to make the track clip a lot, but I really like what you've got here.
Nearly seven years and no love on this track. Shame. It's good stuff.
Simple guitar starts it off, but it's the percussion that catches my ear. A bit progressive in the beginning.
Vocals are very solid. Great character in the voice.
Man, I like all the different instruments. Love the constant shifting.
You ended the looped guitar right when it was getting old. Nice. Lead guitar is not bad at all. Sounds a bit empty there, then we're back to the looped guitar.
Percussion break is a nice touch. Watery sounds are neat.
I'll be checking out your other stuff now that I've found you here. Man, I had to dig deep to find something good from the past.
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for having something seven years old, yet fresh. The loop needs you back.
0:18 plucked strings are pretty nice. Good feel to them.
Afterward is a darker, less positive line.
0:48 Similar guitar line that sounds rather good, followed by more of the odd riff.
At the 2:00 mark, your cymbal cuts off unnaturally. You then reverse the same drum line, and have it come back into the forward drums. Nice idea. Could probably be done to sound more natural, but it's not bad!
I would add more, but you didn't, so I shall stop here. As said before, more parts and more time spent on the drums would benefit this track, but it's still pretty solid!
There's no auto-tune vocals here at all. This person has a very good singing voice, no need for auto. I think maybe you got confused with the "telephone" FX I used in a couple of spots, maybe? Not sure but I wanna make clear that this vocal track has no atuo-tune. Just a really good singer.
Some pretty pastoral sounds that lead to some very contemplative guit-speak.
I keep thinking, Where are the drums? You hold off for a good while, and come in with a very different beat than I kept expecting. That is the kind of thing that makes a track memorable to me. Very engaging and energetic guitar work in the second half.
As you well know, sometimes you get inspired by something and one of the first thoughts is "how can I work this idea into a song"? Tumbleweed referred to it as picture painting and essentially that was the goal with this. But since there is no distorted guitar in traditional American Indian music it was never going to be recognized as such. I knew that going in but was still compelled to give it a shot.
Yeah considering the progression I was thinking that many may not give this a full listen. Thanks for your patience man.
There is a town here called Comanche, which is about half way between Ft. Worth and Abilene. Its a small rural town but is well known for surrounding areas being haunted by Indian spirits. I may gather some gear and a generator and venture out there this summer and serenade them. Freak out some of the locals!
This was better than expected! Great vocal character and positive lyrics. I also like the changes, helps to break it up.
The only suggestion I can muster is I felt the vocal panning was too extreme from left to right. Not a big complaint at all. I still really dig this track.
Thanks allot for chiming in, my friend. Yeah, I used the surround effect on just that ambient vocal track. I didn't (and usually don't) pan the main vocals or bass tracks on my songs. I thought that vocal intro would give it an interesting effect going from one speaker to the other.
Not a genre I care for, but I listened to it because it was you. You have a lot to say, and you say it well.
I enjoy this track very much. I hate some rhyme, but yours were very interesting and engaging. I've never heard anything from you that seemed contrived or empty.
Music sounded good and allowed everything to flow, with some atmospheric garnish.
the wayward journeyer returns from the past, with arms loaded to the gills with gratitude and joy, your overview of my style is awesome, eye do not know if the tongue contends with a god like speech yet eye am most certainly soaring the beyond clouds right about now,truly many thanks go out to you with sincerity, may peace reign lvv and prosperity be your well keep
I liked this track very much. Mostly the vocals. The music was good, but nothing really new or inventive being done. Pretty basic formula.
The vocals were the highlight for me. No clue what is being said, but it kept me engaged.
There were several editing pops and stuff like that, and the vocals sounded a bit autotuned, but really I enjoyed it all the way through. Adding it to my Favorites list.
Wow. This is the happiest track I've heard here in a long time. Maybe ever.
Very bouncy and infectious. Impossible to be angry while listening to this track. This will now be stuck in my head for the rest of the evening. I can't fire up my DAW now. Impossible to write something when another thing is stuck in my head.
It's been a while since I listened to anything from you, only because electronic is not my kind of thing, but thought I would check this out. Very glad I did. Fixed my mood.
Hey Evan, it's cool to hear from you on this track! Your comment pleases me, as I made a promise to myself to make my next album considerable more positive than the last one. "Impossible to be angry while listening to this track." I can't help but laugh when reading that, because I was immersed in anger most of the time I was working on this one. It's cool to hear that it didn't contaminate my art! It's better to be stuck in the head than to have your head stuck. I realize we make different sorts of music, but I appreciate you leaving your comfort zone for a few minutes. I'm fairly proud of this one, and it's 2 plays away from 1000 now! Thank you, and I hope that you are well!
So here we are again, listening to another one loop track that keeps everyone engaged,.... somehow.
Vocals are great as always. Some very beautiful imagery, poetic and imaginative.
The layering in the second half is tasteful and soothing. Strength of relationship seems to be a common subject for you. You seem to have found someone very special to you, and that is the greatest thing in life. I lucked out as well.
Good to hear something new from you. I always look forward to it.
Hey again! To be honest I don't have a someone yet ha, but that subject is something that means a lot to me so I tend to lean towards it yes. I am glad you lucked out! I will soon as well! :) Hope all is well
-Charlene
If John Wayne Gacy was in the Underworld movies, this would be on the soundtrack.
Wow, dubstep that is actually,..... enjoyable. Sounds more like what I would like to think of as "gettin freaky" music. Something slightly dominating about the feel of this one. Not whips and ball-gags, but burlap and elbows.
1:09 lead line seemed a bit odd at first, but you stuck with it and I really dig it after hearing the progression a few times.
Some dense "digital biscuit batter" moments. Damn, that is some really clear, well mixed badassery from 3:09 on. Awesome when cranked.
The abrupt stop, as mentioned, is all I can say. Friggin awesome.
I paid no mind to the labeled genre. I saw something from you, and hit play.
I'm glad you liked this. I know you're generally not an electronic fan, so it means even more that way.
The lead at 1:09. I was trying to go for that "chime-y" thing they always had in all the themes to the old horror flicks in the late 70's to mid 80's. I'm not sure which flick that originated in, but I know it's heavy in Halloween and Hellraiser.
I'm not exactly sure why the ending came out abrupt. But, Like Static said, it's probably an easy fix. I'll check it out when the house finally gets quiet. I already have a pretty good idea what the problem is. The abrupt ending should be, ahem.....Dead By Dawn.
"I paid no mind to the labeled genre. I saw something from you, and hit play. "
Thanks, man. That tells me I'm doing something right. I appreciate it.
Not a chill out fan, but the track name brought me here. Great oddity in the story. Cain kills Abel, and is cast out of the Garden of Eden, and goes to the land of Nod and joins the peoples there. With four people in existence, Nod should be pretty vacant. The work-around for this that I've had fed to me was that they didn't count females at that time, so Adam and Eve had several daughters that they also cast out,... but Nod can't be all women. Did Cain or Abel impregnate then on their way out?
Anyway, I dig the sounds you have going on. It's a bit too sparse in the beginning, but I heard absolutely nothing objectionable. Calming and soothing.
I like the distortion you have one the guitar. Drums are good but don't sound like they're coming from the same source as the guitars. Lead squalling lines are pretty nice, and the kind of thing I'd like to incorporate into my music. You've got a good, mean sound here. Good drum fills and tones.
I dig it, but wish there were a few more parts to continue enjoying.
hey man thanks
it was all written played and recorded in a couple of hours in garage band, on a hangover sunday morning
I'm not really good at mixing/mastering (also sure as hell garage band is not the right tool to get a finished product)
but it is enough for me , good DIY i guess.
Also the "lead squalling sound" are a sure rip off from refuse/resist by sepultura :D
hey thanks for your support, I understand the lyrics on the vocals are different but that was done intentionally, I also know the quality could be a tad bit better but I'm working on it, logic pro is a pain in the ass to try to get great quality vocals without melodyne in it but melodyne doesn't work with 9 or logic x it just makes it crash so Im screwed at the moment, any how yeah don't be afraid to check out my other stuff too... if you don't mind what is it about the vocals you don't like the most, is it the lyrics or the quality? That way I can improve if it's the quality because I can write badass lyrics anyhow... thank you...
There is a unique quality to your voice that is very appealing and engaging, sincere and trustworthy. I really like your vocals, and this makes the second song of yours that I've heard, and I like it. 2 for 2. Awesome ratio there.
Bass is muddy and dense in the places mentioned, but I really like what you made here.
on Goodbye to You by madscape
This track has some awesome guitar work. The lead tone is fantastic! Minimal and tasteful.
Track sounds like it's hitting a limiter really hard. Snare hit drops the volume of everything else.
Nice flangey rhythm guitars. Bass is all background.
Would be great with vocals. Chorus sounds A LOT like the chorus to one of my tracks. Hangin Round Aceldama.
Good piano outro, though the piano sounds pretty fake.
Only complaint is the maxing out of the drums.
I enjoyed this quite a bit!
Evan
on Falling Leaves by donalexz
Intro reminds me very much of Journey.
Guitar leads are very nice throughout. Singing with the guitar. Loved it.
Yes, there is a fair amount of cheese in this song, but it sounds heartfelt. Strings and piano go well together. Has a bit of a Meatloaf feel.
I loved hearing the guitars. Not many active guitar players on Looperman anymore.
Take care
Evan
on Stood Still by byb
The kick and the vox seemed to make the track clip a lot, but I really like what you've got here.
Evan
on The bridge by michelsnakes
Simple guitar starts it off, but it's the percussion that catches my ear. A bit progressive in the beginning.
Vocals are very solid. Great character in the voice.
Man, I like all the different instruments. Love the constant shifting.
You ended the looped guitar right when it was getting old. Nice. Lead guitar is not bad at all. Sounds a bit empty there, then we're back to the looped guitar.
Percussion break is a nice touch. Watery sounds are neat.
I'll be checking out your other stuff now that I've found you here. Man, I had to dig deep to find something good from the past.
Thanks for sharing, and thanks for having something seven years old, yet fresh. The loop needs you back.
Evan
on Hard Road Ahead by Mokeone
0:18 plucked strings are pretty nice. Good feel to them.
Afterward is a darker, less positive line.
0:48 Similar guitar line that sounds rather good, followed by more of the odd riff.
At the 2:00 mark, your cymbal cuts off unnaturally. You then reverse the same drum line, and have it come back into the forward drums. Nice idea. Could probably be done to sound more natural, but it's not bad!
I would add more, but you didn't, so I shall stop here. As said before, more parts and more time spent on the drums would benefit this track, but it's still pretty solid!
Take care
Evan
on Thoughts Of Choice -Renz Wilde Remix by RenzWilde
That snare sounds pretty violent! Almost gets old, but not really.
Not a fan of auto-tune vocals, but they're alright.
The pauses are pretty effective.
I like it. No issues to gripe about!
Evan
There's no auto-tune vocals here at all. This person has a very good singing voice, no need for auto. I think maybe you got confused with the "telephone" FX I used in a couple of spots, maybe? Not sure but I wanna make clear that this vocal track has no atuo-tune. Just a really good singer.
Take care man!
RW
on Comanchera by Neomorpheus
Some pretty pastoral sounds that lead to some very contemplative guit-speak.
I keep thinking, Where are the drums? You hold off for a good while, and come in with a very different beat than I kept expecting. That is the kind of thing that makes a track memorable to me. Very engaging and energetic guitar work in the second half.
Consider it deeply dug!
Evan
Yeah considering the progression I was thinking that many may not give this a full listen. Thanks for your patience man.
There is a town here called Comanche, which is about half way between Ft. Worth and Abilene. Its a small rural town but is well known for surrounding areas being haunted by Indian spirits. I may gather some gear and a generator and venture out there this summer and serenade them. Freak out some of the locals!
Thanks Evan.
on All This Time by ScottB55
This was better than expected! Great vocal character and positive lyrics. I also like the changes, helps to break it up.
The only suggestion I can muster is I felt the vocal panning was too extreme from left to right. Not a big complaint at all. I still really dig this track.
Take care.
Evan
Thanks allot for chiming in, my friend. Yeah, I used the surround effect on just that ambient vocal track. I didn't (and usually don't) pan the main vocals or bass tracks on my songs. I thought that vocal intro would give it an interesting effect going from one speaker to the other.
Cheers,
Scott
on GODZELLA JAMESxAMERICAN CREEP ft Mr SHAMMI Danchal by TheNewBeefySquadWW
Your description of "pure insanity" makes sense. Hard to listen to. Intentional, I suppose.
Thank you for the example, and now I know.
Evan
on In My Head by Kargalar
I like the progression you have here. Always nice to hear layered guitars.
Reminds me of a song from Enochian Theory, called 'Motives Of The Machine'.
I dig it. Could be a lot longer with the addition of other instruments.
Evan
on ILL SPEECH OF THE BROKEN FREE by FACELESSIWONDER
Not a genre I care for, but I listened to it because it was you. You have a lot to say, and you say it well.
I enjoy this track very much. I hate some rhyme, but yours were very interesting and engaging. I've never heard anything from you that seemed contrived or empty.
Music sounded good and allowed everything to flow, with some atmospheric garnish.
Impressed. You are necessary.
I dig it.
Evan
on GURU Zee BLUE HORNET s Unreleased Rock Song by NiloyMorshed
I liked this track very much. Mostly the vocals. The music was good, but nothing really new or inventive being done. Pretty basic formula.
The vocals were the highlight for me. No clue what is being said, but it kept me engaged.
There were several editing pops and stuff like that, and the vocals sounded a bit autotuned, but really I enjoyed it all the way through. Adding it to my Favorites list.
Evan
on Beer Can Blues 2014 by Willyum1984
Pretty good blues voice, except when you say "Pretty", and clip super hard.
Guitar sounds experienced and pretty used to playing bluesy stuff.
Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed it.
Evan
on Stealth Matriculation Vocal Mix by Spivkurl
Very bouncy and infectious. Impossible to be angry while listening to this track. This will now be stuck in my head for the rest of the evening. I can't fire up my DAW now. Impossible to write something when another thing is stuck in my head.
It's been a while since I listened to anything from you, only because electronic is not my kind of thing, but thought I would check this out. Very glad I did. Fixed my mood.
Evan
on As the World Caves In by Cestevens1783
Vocals are great as always. Some very beautiful imagery, poetic and imaginative.
The layering in the second half is tasteful and soothing. Strength of relationship seems to be a common subject for you. You seem to have found someone very special to you, and that is the greatest thing in life. I lucked out as well.
Good to hear something new from you. I always look forward to it.
Evan
-Charlene
on Just Because ft Charlene Stevens by aelmen
on 9000 Years Too Young by StaticNomad
on 9000 Years Too Young by StaticNomad
on Labyrinth Of The Absurd by ValveDriver
If John Wayne Gacy was in the Underworld movies, this would be on the soundtrack.
Wow, dubstep that is actually,..... enjoyable. Sounds more like what I would like to think of as "gettin freaky" music. Something slightly dominating about the feel of this one. Not whips and ball-gags, but burlap and elbows.
1:09 lead line seemed a bit odd at first, but you stuck with it and I really dig it after hearing the progression a few times.
Some dense "digital biscuit batter" moments. Damn, that is some really clear, well mixed badassery from 3:09 on. Awesome when cranked.
The abrupt stop, as mentioned, is all I can say. Friggin awesome.
I paid no mind to the labeled genre. I saw something from you, and hit play.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Take 'er sleazy.
Evan
I'm glad you liked this. I know you're generally not an electronic fan, so it means even more that way.
The lead at 1:09. I was trying to go for that "chime-y" thing they always had in all the themes to the old horror flicks in the late 70's to mid 80's. I'm not sure which flick that originated in, but I know it's heavy in Halloween and Hellraiser.
I'm not exactly sure why the ending came out abrupt. But, Like Static said, it's probably an easy fix. I'll check it out when the house finally gets quiet. I already have a pretty good idea what the problem is. The abrupt ending should be, ahem.....Dead By Dawn.
"I paid no mind to the labeled genre. I saw something from you, and hit play. "
Thanks, man. That tells me I'm doing something right. I appreciate it.
If she's sleazy, take 'er twice.
Aaron.
on Land of Nod by EazyBeatz
Anyway, I dig the sounds you have going on. It's a bit too sparse in the beginning, but I heard absolutely nothing objectionable. Calming and soothing.
Evan
on beautiful by samuelrvs4
Yeah, something odd about the solo, but I like what it does, just not in time with the rest.
Everything else sounds pretty good,... including the little bass fart at the very end. Nice touch.
Evan
on KAPTIVATE - need VOICE by superultramegaok
I dig it, but wish there were a few more parts to continue enjoying.
Evan
it was all written played and recorded in a couple of hours in garage band, on a hangover sunday morning
I'm not really good at mixing/mastering (also sure as hell garage band is not the right tool to get a finished product)
but it is enough for me , good DIY i guess.
Also the "lead squalling sound" are a sure rip off from refuse/resist by sepultura :D
on Frozen Hearts with Hook by blunierty
The playing/arranging here is really good. I'm not big on the vocals, but that's just me.
You have something very interesting going on with the music here. I'll have to listen to your other stuff now.
Evan
on I from IRAN by pikozz
Definantly heard 0:40 riff before. Santana's "Smooth". If it's not a total lift, it was close.
"I think you have the riff from "I like it like that" in there." T.V.
Seems a bit shady to have riffs so close or identical to famous tracks. May want to do some altering.
on 9 Gray by MisterCH
Bass is muddy and dense in the places mentioned, but I really like what you made here.
Evan
Thanks for listening and commenting!
I am glad you enjoyed it :D