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RitsLong

RitsLong

  • From : Lisbon, Portugal
  • Joined : Mon 25th Oct 2010, 13 years ago

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  1. MadderaMusic
    MadderaMusic on Wed 20th Nov 2019 - 4 years ago
    Commented on Wild Abandon - BuenaMoza by RitsLong

    this is wicked

  2. GoTyBeaTs
    GoTyBeaTs on Thu 14th Jun 2018 - 5 years ago
    Commented on Next Time - BuenaMoza by RitsLong

    Great song fellas! Well done! I really enjoy it! ;)
    Keep on PLAY!

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Hi, Thanks for your positive vibes! Great to hear! Cheers!

  3. NaejMusic
    NaejMusic on Mon 26th Mar 2018 - 6 years ago
    Commented on Time change by RitsLong

    smoothy...keep up

  4. SkiDan
    SkiDan on Mon 26th Mar 2018 - 6 years ago
    Commented on Time change by RitsLong

    really smooth, really like

  5. facasgrimm
    facasgrimm on Fri 12th Feb 2016 - 8 years ago
    Commented on Unfinished empathy by RitsLong

    Really dope man.Great job! RESPECT for sharing it with us.

  6. Danke
    Danke on Wed 29th Oct 2014 - 9 years ago
    Commented on Drive me to the Mountains by RitsLong

    Fantastic piece of relaxing music with live instruments...
    Is that you on the guitars, bass, keys?
    Sensational bass groovy throughout the whole track with easy drums...
    Hats off and respect, Danke

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Hey Danke,

    Thank you so much for the comments. Yes, I played bass, guitar and keyboards, although the keyboards are midi.

    Respect!
    Rits

  7. XyIlent
    XyIlent on Tue 28th Oct 2014 - 9 years ago
    Commented on Heading East by RitsLong

    love this dude, very chill :D

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Thanks!

  8. Polyfronetic
    Polyfronetic on Mon 3rd Feb 2014 - 10 years ago
    Commented on Resolution by RitsLong

    Cool funky super duper tune!

  9. StaticNomad
    StaticNomad on Tue 19th Nov 2013 - 10 years ago
    Commented on Next Time feat Leahcim by RitsLong

    No problem. It's kind of an exercise and challenge for me to work out what I like about a track and then try to determine what could be improved. And then see if I can express that in any helpful way. I have to do this stuff constantly with my own music.

    Careful about contracting me to be the producer. I don't think you've heard any of my productions yet!

    I checked out your profile briefly and it turns out we have a couple of things in common. I am also a Cubase user and have been using the Boss GT-5 since I got it in 1998. I mostly just use a few settings but all my guitar and bass goes through it.

    I'd actually like to switch to pure software guitar effects and record with none on. Then I can automate them all afterwards and really, really vary my guitar sound and movement as the track requires.

    These days, I rarely record with delay. I add it afterwards because it makes it much easier to chop up guitar parts (I do that a hell of a lot) if there's no delay. I also like to sometimes automate the feedback on the delay to make single notes ring out for longer as they decay away.

    So many tracks of mine I could recommend featuring prominent GT-5 guitar tones. One mega blues one would be Thousand Ball Blues. There are some good tones and playing on that.

  10. StaticNomad
    StaticNomad on Tue 19th Nov 2013 - 10 years ago
    Commented on Next Time feat Leahcim by RitsLong

    Hey, no problem, man. My comment was actually quite a short one from me. I generally go into more detail, with specific time references etc

    I've listened again and still think you need some other sort of change and quite possibly an instrumental break section. Could be an opportunity for the bass to break out and do more of a solo. Also, good opportunity for the drums to do more. If you could program up some more fills and move away from the drum loops, that would give it a lift.

    Just moving the drums to the ride cymbal would give it a lift and also the opportunity to drop back down into that hat verse, something people always like when it's done well.

    I also think the slight monotony here comes from the bass always dropping back down into the same funky verse pattern. You could work out how to play the same notes/follow the same chords in a different way, which would make a difference.

    This sounds quite classic but if you look to do something a bit more unusual, you could really make this track stand out. It's got a classic vocal on it and all the other elements are good. When you've got those things, you should be trying to think how you can bring in unexpected (but still somehow appropriate) elements to make the whole thing more distinctive.

    That's what I try to do. But some people like classic and are good at it so please choose what feels right to you.

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    I'm impressed with your review and, let me say, we agree on almost everything. Actually this is a pretty raw work and we both had plans to work on it until we reached a higher level of satisfaction. But, we never did... blame it on procrastination!

    Anyway, if we ever get back to this project, I will contract you to be the producer!

    Cheers mate and thank you again!

  11. StaticNomad
    StaticNomad on Mon 18th Nov 2013 - 10 years ago
    Commented on Next Time feat Leahcim by RitsLong

    Good work. I instantly liked this. Lots of people won't be able to resist that bass.

    Good vocals and I particularly like the first phrase eg "Thinkin' about".

    Good key change though I guess it's necessary so that the bassline doesn't get boring.

    Some useful wah guitar chords.

    This is one laidback lounge funk groove.

    Maybe something missing from it is some sort of proper change or breakdown or guitar solo or similar. It sort of feels quite long even though it's only 3.5 mins.

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    That's what I call a good critic! Thanks for sharing and I am glad you liked it!

  12. NenadSimic
    NenadSimic on Sun 17th Nov 2013 - 10 years ago
    Commented on Insieme by RitsLong

    Heh funny how every person feels music differently. I would have never used this drum loop with this kind of melody and vibe :)
    Or do I feel that way cause it's weird hearing my own loop in another one's song :p

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    That's interesting to know!
    Thanks for your comments.

  13. Danke
    Danke on Sat 16th Nov 2013 - 10 years ago
    Commented on Insieme by RitsLong

    This is cool...
    Though the bass hits everything down, but who cares...hell knows, I feel a bit Doors in this plus a groovy tripy rhythm gives an atmospherical, retro sound for the song...love it...
    Bravo, bravissimo Tobias
    Best, Danke

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Thank you for your words. I liked the retro sound idea! I would never think about it on those terms. Good to know! :)

    Thanks!

  14. JJWeekz
    JJWeekz on Tue 14th May 2013 - 10 years ago
    Commented on A Dance in the Rain by RitsLong

    This has a telltale sound of the Doors. Very laid back!

  15. JabJab
    JabJab on Mon 8th Apr 2013 - 11 years ago
    Commented on Next Time by RitsLong

    I would have fun with this.

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Hey, I just sent you the file over by email! Enjoy and let me know about the outcome.

  16. DanGoldstein
    DanGoldstein on Tue 5th Feb 2013 - 11 years ago
    Commented on Didn t Like it Anyway by RitsLong

    awesome groove, cool sounds, and great mix. good luck with this one! peace. Dan

  17. wertandrew
    wertandrew on Sun 3rd Feb 2013 - 11 years ago
    Commented on U Talkin to Me by RitsLong

    Like the atmosphere, drifts you away. Sophisticated and good work. I seen the movie where you got the vocals too ;)

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Thanks Wertandrew! That is Taxi Driver, of course!:)

  18. Tegumai
    Tegumai on Mon 31st Dec 2012 - 11 years ago
    Commented on intro by RitsLong

    I love the full, rich sound of that Gibson. ... If I could have found an audience THAT appreciative, I would never have quit public appearances. ;)

  19. AllenV
    AllenV on Wed 21st Mar 2012 - 12 years ago
    Commented on All arrabbiata by RitsLong

    This is a great track my friend...it has a very authentic funky sound and the guitar is perfect as is the bass.

    I love it!
    Allen.

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    I'm glad you liked it! Thanks for your words...

  20. Spivkurl
    Spivkurl on Sat 6th Aug 2011 - 12 years ago
    Commented on Apontamento Joanino by RitsLong

    Groovy funky track! I like how you used the loops! Nice mix! Well done!

  21. JCB
    JCB on Wed 3rd Aug 2011 - 12 years ago
    Commented on Meco hype by RitsLong

    freaking lovely, reminds me of something you would here from the oceans 11 soundtrack....keep grooving brother...

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Thanks for the review... I will revisit the Oceans 11 soundtrack... :)

  22. blackryan
    blackryan on Wed 3rd Aug 2011 - 12 years ago
    Commented on Meco hype by RitsLong

    The beat is quality! Nice groove. Not sure everything is staying with the beat the whole time but it could be me?

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Thanks for the review. Actually you were right. The clavinet is real hard to play on time. I tried to correct time and I guess it's much better now. Thanks for letting me know!

  23. eshar
    eshar on Thu 14th Jul 2011 - 12 years ago
    Commented on Meco hype by RitsLong

    Smooth easy listening jazz...very nice. Oh and I recognize alividlife's drum loops? :)

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Absolutely right! :) Who else could it be? Thanks. I'll add that info as well... my bad!

  24. digitalSKYY
    digitalSKYY on Mon 11th Jul 2011 - 12 years ago
    Commented on OMG This Music by RitsLong

    lol...This is so badass...
    I totally forgot i uploaded those scratch loops!
    I changed my name btw lol.

    Thanks for crediting me and this is badass dude!

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    My pleasure! :) Thanks.

  25. MaxJC
    MaxJC on Tue 5th Jul 2011 - 12 years ago
    Commented on OMG This Music by RitsLong

    Hmm i say this is a clash between funk and hip-hop :) - very nice

    RitsLong
    Reply by RitsLong

    Thanks...

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