may contest - GOSSIP

[Miro]

I believe this is the last of 'em

ET - Would have liked a tune to emerge with
with that excellent voice

Patrick9 - really enjoyed the intro. Found the drums to be a little intrusive at 0:50-
would have preferred something more subtle.
Another interesting and original voice. Maybe it could have come in a little earlier?

Eric Bourne - wicked opening. Love that arpegtype melody and that break at around 0:42. Can't make up my mindif the sound at 0:22 and then
again at 1:05 works or not. Enjoyed this.

Fitch - Sounds lush. What fx do you have on that cello? That the drums sound a little flat is my only complaint on this one.
Some fills and something to soften them up here and there would go down a treat.

Thomasc_dc - odd - I have no idea what time sig this is in.
odd - seems to get weirder every time I hear it.
odd - not really challenging enough to move me. I thought you were gonna up the
ante at 1:16, but ya didn't!

Bl1tz - Those drums need a bit of a kick up the arse into the mix,as does the bass, to make this
track a bit more dynamic.
A lead of sorts would be cool, too. As it's only a 2-minute track, you should've pulled out
all the stops after the break at 0:40!
Okay, you pulled some of them out, but there wasn't enough development for my liking. Apologies if this
sounds a bit harsh. Keep 'em coming.

Warbug - This is cool once it starts going. Not too
keen on the first 20 seconds, which are a bit (a bit? ) bare in comparison.
Got a good bang on the wall from the neighbours.

Donkey T- Ah,some lush changes in here. Especially that one at 1:42 - Knocked me dead. slight wobble in the voice at 0:57 ?Fab use of 2 mins, as ever.

[scuzzphut]

Scuzzphut: Nice work, but the vocal sample’s too late'n too little, me thinks. The vocal's lifting the song.

Thanks for the review and suggestion, Thomas.
As a matter of interest, it's not a vocal sample. It's me.

[respirator]

... I do see this track is a demo for what I would want a real band to play. I am not terribly adept at scoring and this so much more fun than pen and paper.

I am continuing to work in this vein as is the kind of music I really enjoy playing and listening to.

Cool. I hope you get the chance to get your music played by a real band.

[Wopelka]

first bunch of my usual useless comments under IMHO banner:

no particular order and no cup of tea has been harmed during the process.

Mystahr
i enjoyed it a lot, rich sounding, so much life all around, unfortunately a bit too much mud for my taste.

Glooper
Pop song, well executed, nice guitars, the vox a bit too much in the shadows.

Kajiki
There is a kind of beauty that belongs only to a real instrument played with heart and art. And this beauty shines even through the not so perfect recordings. Lovely. Geez, i’ve just noticed it was not a real piano... however i keep my comment untouched.

Marc JX89
Some nice sounds, well produced, a bit retro, which is not a bad thing.

Sepheritoh
Nicely surprising. Can’t predict what will come in the next second. Ambient textures are perhaps too overwhelming. Nice guitars sounds.

Michael norrell
Powerful. I don’t know what’s yours and what’s been sampled, tho. I like the part that starts at 1:13 the most.

blitz
Very nice use of Dalay Lama ! love the beats and the kind of sci-fi atmosphere.

Earthtones
Yeah, this is cool. Love your voice and singing. Not far from cheesy world, but you didn’t fall in thanks to some kind of second degree.

Emerald Tablet
Mystical. As always worth the listen. Your voice art is top and your sounds make me dream easily. Thanks.

Eric Bourne
Beautiful music. Some kind of sunny Portishead. You did a great job with your gears. Love the portamento. I regret the lack of vocals.

Patrick9
A pity the production is not top, for the ideas, the music are very interesting. I would love to hear an improved version.

Pheeleep
The intro is gorgeous. Abstract hiphop at its best. The vocals fit in fine but i’d prefer a musical only version, with more of these great ideas.

Sason
Funky, groovy, etc. Cheerful. Yeah, i like it, i like it, and we can dance with... the break is all right for me. Good job all along.

Amadillo
This track, i don’t know why, is really getting me higher. Love the energy, the sounds, the groove.

DonkeyT
i kind of prefer your calmer piece - like this one. Beautiful chords and arrangement. Excellent Donkey month.

fitch
The cello is gorgeous, i’m not the first to say it. However, i don’t like the beat very much. Too ‘plastic’ if it means something... Don’t really fit with the beautiful soundscape and cello chant.

Ixox
Nice mix between acoustic and electronic sounds here. The melody is great, as always with you. This “got to get got to get this monkey off my back” is haunting me since i heard the first time...

Liqih
although the bass is not my cup of gloubi-boulga the accordion is really nice. Gives a deep feel to the whole song.

Thomas Christensen
Your music is always odd... but in a very good way. This track will fit in a thriller movie, i can see the knife and the rain through the windows, it’s midnight and the pretty woman is sleeping, innocent.

Don McClane
That’s a beautiful music, i love it. Very different from what i’ve heard from you before, no? Very alive, mysterious, full of secrets and nuances.

Beardedone
There’s always a lot of things in a 2min track from you. Love your drums programming. Top stuff.


TO BE CONTINUED... i need a rest

[AndreasE]

AndreasE - Nice composition! I think the stereo imaging might be changed to accent the song even more. It might sound better with NO panning, it might not, experiment some more.

Thanks for your comment, Freeztar.

[Wopelka]

Khepira
A good hook, these guitars. Like the way the song starts and stops and restarts a couple of times. Good ideas.

AndreasEhrhardt
I’m a fan of classical chamber music. I don’t think your track belongs to this category, tho. The strings are not the most convincing i’ve ever heard. You should maybe vary attacks, velocities, and other values a bit more to give more life to the instruments.

t-willy
although you’re an organ hater, i have to admit you are a good musician. This track works for me. I love your singing. Nice sounds around. Top track.

Kylie Altenderfer
Great pop rock song. Nothing to complain about. Fine instrumentation, excellent vocals. I like it very much.

The Significant Others
The best 80’ sound. I love the way your fill in the stereo image. Seems to be a busy mix but everything is well defined. Great work.

Mr Tunes
Chill-out. Relaxing. Dubby. Well, i love this sound. The drums might have been more “upfront”.

Miro
Another great relaxing track. Reminds me K&D to a certain extent. Love the FX on the vox. Trip Hop is alive !

Duncan Parsons
The drums are somehow weak. The organ and sax work better. Love the 80’ toms and the cello. Wasn’t really caught by the music but that’s quite a fairly good work.

wilkoryte
i told you already: some Telephone vibes, which is a really good thing. Don’t agree with your lyrics (FMPOV rock is a good thing, but i like it more in a Noir Désir kind of fashion). Excellent guitars.

the dumb angels
nice cute melody. Love the detuned break at 0:52. always this fresh atmosphere in your tracks.

windchillfactor
Great track as usual. The percu are unfortunately a bit too GM sounding for my taste. Love your voice.

scuzzphut
i’m happy you’re back in the contest. You’ve got the style. Excellent sounds. A pity you didn’t use your voice more that that.

garret
that’s too difficult, there’s so many tracks i love this month... yours is a beauty once again. Intro à la TristezaOrange ! Nice vox playing. Excellent instrumentation. A gem.

7zark7
This track has a lot of energy but the mix doesn’t allow all this energy to flow away with all its power. The voice is also too far. A pity, for there is some great ideas in this tune.

Markleford
My, great horns / drums track ! Great energy. This mad touch i love. Too short, i want more !

[scuzzphut]

scuzzphut
i’m happy you’re back in the contest. You’ve got the style. Excellent sounds. A pity you didn’t use your voice more that that.

thanks a bunch, Wopelka Nice of you to say that. I am now officially chuffed for the day

[Beardedone]

Wopelka wrote:

Beardedone
There’s always a lot of things in a 2min track from you. Love your drums programming. Top stuff.

Thanks Wolpelka.

Really glad that you like it.

Cheers,
Gordon

[AndreasE]

AndreasEhrhardt
I’m a fan of classical chamber music. I don’t think your track belongs to this category, tho. The strings are not the most convincing i’ve ever heard. You should maybe vary attacks, velocities, and other values a bit more to give more life to the instruments.

Thanks for your critical comment, Wopelka. As you see, the ape is shocked.

[pheeleep]

Thanks so much for listening and for commenting Wopelka. I will definitely have an instrumental version available.

[rsmus7]

dear friends

I made it and put my entry up.

I would call it E-git-power-rock-indie-shite-n-roll.

Used some softsynths:
Superwave Pro
Drumatic
Waldorf Attack
Linplug Alpha (vielen Dank an Peter)
claw

EnergyXT

some comp´s
and master FX

And my guitar through the GT-6

Have fun while listening!

[hao nao]

don't expect deep insight, technical tips or a complete set of reviews, but here are a few comments:

Emil-a-man: that rocks! the first time, I wasn't too sure about the galloping drums, but the second time, it was something I looked forward to ... I enjoyed playing it several times ... and it sounded like Alan Parsons walked by, around 1:20

t-willy: let's hope the Drug Czar never bans beer and cookies -- that is one of my favorite tracks of the past year, a definite keeper -- could easily be a dance-club hit -- I think the plaintive/demanding vocals are just right and the combo with the dance music is funny and great

scuzzphut: I love the relaxed, shuffly, swoopy musical part and the clarity as well ... to me it seems that the placement of the vocals demonstrates the concept of the piece

[mystahr]

Thank you Freeztar and Wopelka....

I don't think I have seen this many people reviewing in one month. Keep it up, for feedback is something quite precious to give and receive

[vurt]

mines up

[scuzzphut]

scuzzphut: I love the relaxed, shuffly, swoopy musical part and the clarity as well ... to me it seems that the placement of the vocals demonstrates the concept of the piece

thanks for listening and taking the time to review, Havran