Description : This track is the first two sections of what will (hopefully) be a three-part piece essentially a suite. I am posting parts 1 and 2 because I think they are ready for feedback from Looperman members. Part 3 isnt done yet because it requires Human League style vocals from a singer with a distinct British accent. I have the melody and lyrics worked out. I sent a private message a while ago to a Looperman member who I think has the right voice for the job. But, havent had a response. Until I find a vocalist for it, I cant finish the piece. In any case, the total file size of the complete piece would be greater than the Looperman limit, so it will have to be split into parts anyway.
Parts 1 and 2, in fact the whole thing, were inspired by acapellas posted here on Looperman by Jacques Demers:
If you havent checked out Jacques tracks yet, you really should. He doesnt set them up as featured so it might be easy to miss them.
The harmony in Jacques acapellas sounded very Beatle-ish to me, and that made me want to try my hand at doing a George Martin style treatment. I remembered that ScottsCovers here on Looperman had mentioned an instrument called a Mellotron, which was used by the Beatles, the Moody Blues, Genesis, along with other groups of that era, so I decided to use a VST mellotron as the primary instrument for Parts 1 and 2.
The acapella in Part 2 was in a different key than the one used for Part 1, so I needed to find a chord progression in Part 1 that would modulate the key. Jacques gave me some advice on that, which you can see in the comments on his first acapella.
Part 1 has harp, mellotron flutes, clarinet, french horns, and my attempt at a Penny Lane type trumpet solo (but much simpler). Part 2 has a string ensemble, solo oboe and trumpet in unison, and some Daniel Langois type processed guitars. Both parts were recorded at 60 bpm, largely because thats where the acapellas seemed to sync best. However, I played the instrument tracks freestyle (rubato), so the tempo actually varies somewhat. Definitely not quantized!
There is a storyline behind this track. Part 1 is the blooming stage of a relationship. Part 2 is about the relationship in decline. Part 3, with vocals, will be about ending it.
Ive included the transition to Part 3 (which will be a more traditional synth pop section) and just a bit of the first verse backing instrumental so you can get an idea of how things are headed in the final part.
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Description : Need someone to build an anthem track for this one. Hope ya'll enjoy. Dutch.
Description : Ok, this is my 5th Dubstep, adn I think this is my best song I've ever made. Mix of melodic trancy dubstep with brutal Skrillex style. Feel free to comment, I really wanna know what you guys think!
*** You can reupload this on your soundcloud or youtube channel (for promotion), but you can't say you made it. If you reupload, please notice me about that :) ***
FREE DOWNLOAD AND ENJOY!
Description : A snippet from the Acapella "That Is You" by Felicia Santilla https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/5674, drums from Chrisbeats and a nice pad from Mingote - thanks guys! The rest created in FL.****20/8 REDONE - tried to EQ some stuff and widden the pad by panning it. Don't know if it's better now? Also added a bass line and some drum fills from 1:40 for more impact. So did it work??!
Description : Enjoy... (updated: 6. sept. 2014)
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Description : probably the best thing I've made so far. vocals by Oceanically
Description : a track of mine!
Description : BIG UPDATE 26/02/2014 - So, this was an 18 min track that I have now successfully split in two. 2nd half I uploaded a few weeks ago (Things That Should Always Be, with the bouncy 2 min reggae intro). This is the first half, which has a new mix, a mega chill, meditative ending and a little jazz thrown in for good measure. Takes a few minutes for beat to really kick in. Constantly evolving electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic drums and lead banjo driven by fat, busy 80BPM grooves with a bit of a reggae and shuffle feel. Also: synth choir voices, dulcimer, violin, cello, shimmering pads. Builds up gradually to nice and rocking and then gets taken back down for the big comedown chill. I really don't know what sort of genre this is except 'far out'. I think it sounds more like a live band than one guy playing instruments and manipulating a DAW. Not my best track but a bit of blissful, sunny island fun. Real positive vibe here so I hope you give it a chance to unfold and unfurl. Sit back, clear your schedule and immerse yourself in these trippy sonic experiments cooked up deep in my off-planet underground laboratory. I have to send the MP3 to Earth via space courier (not cheap).
Description : Psychedelic blues hip hop with lead banjo and acoustic resonator slide guitar. Acoustic drum kits, fat basslines, soaring filtered strings, some strong Eastern elements (from guitar and strings), some dub and funk from the bass and drums and a bit of rocking electric guitar. Very unusual piece of music and a trip like no other I've heard. Some of it is like a dark, deep Southern delta blues track over a hip hop and dub backing. All played and programmed by me, no loops used.
Description : Pure electro mid tempo chillout and upbeat groover with various tribal elements eg shakers, didg and djembes. Lots of lead, arpeggiated wailing synths and 5 or 6 synth basses. Some hip hop thrown in with the drums. All made within Reason software. It's complex but I think it's good fun.
Description : I started this song in a chillout mood but then took a turn to a jungle latin american culture that made me feel like a vibe of spirits and passion entering my ears, i hope you get your own vibe in this one please enjoy.
Description : This is an Afro-Latin tune featuring the vocals of our friend, Carlos from Argentina. This track is reminiscent of the early, more Latin styles of Santana. Give it a spin and let us know what you think...It will do you no harm!
Description : with acapella of martin terrone
Description : An acoustic track cover by Candelaria gets the Native American flute treatment. This is Latin rhythm! Much fun to play with. Thanks, Candelaria!
Description : Sounds like Hip Hop with a Latin feel
Description : BIG UPDATE 26/02/2014 - So, this was an 18 min track that I have now successfully split in two. 2nd half I uploaded a few weeks ago (Things That Should Always Be, with the bouncy 2 min reggae intro). This is the first half, which has a new mix, a mega chill, meditative ending and a little jazz thrown in for good measure. Takes a few minutes for beat to really kick in. Constantly evolving electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic drums and lead banjo driven by fat, busy 80BPM grooves with a bit of a reggae and shuffle feel. Also: synth choir voices, dulcimer, violin, cello, shimmering pads. Builds up gradually to nice and rocking and then gets taken back down for the big comedown chill. I really don't know what sort of genre this is except 'far out'. I think it sounds more like a live band than one guy playing instruments and manipulating a DAW. Not my best track but a bit of blissful, sunny island fun. Real positive vibe here so I hope you give it a chance to unfold and unfurl. Sit back, clear your schedule and immerse yourself in these trippy sonic experiments cooked up deep in my off-planet underground laboratory. I have to send the MP3 to Earth via space courier (not cheap).
Description : self styled track a combo of hip hop/ latin american slow salsa style flow :0)
Description : A fun little latin song I did together with my wife Claudia. Acoustic guitar, percussion, keys, bass and vocals. A good exercise in timing for me. Cheers and enjoy. - Bill ( Bilbozo ) Smith
Description : Urban latin with a hard electronic edge
Description : Another boss hit-bound single from us with some help from our friend Robert from Canada on vocals. An uplifting, feel good Latin/fusion style tune with some nice instrumentation. We'd love to hear what you think.
Ciao,
Franco & Scott
Description : Chaotic escalating delirium, not easy listening
Three live guitars, live midi drums, reactor.
Description : ScottB55 scoops up the salsa with this happy, chippy Latin number. It's perfect for an overlay of Native American style flute. Me gusta!
