Backslide - downrempo retro electro

[layzer]

Fantastic track -listened a number of times now and it hasn't dipped yet!

There IS a lot going on but that doesn't matter at all if it's all well judged... and it definitely is here!

Musically:
So many short, sharp, catchy little melodic fragments all over the track.
Very well judged dissonant moments as well to add to the tension.
Rises and falls effortlessly at just the right moments for me.

Production:
Every aspect is beautifully balanced with all the chosen sounds combining incredibly effectively.
Some might suggest that it's a little bit 'cold and clinical' in its sound, but I think that works really well here with the musical content...a slightly more warm, smooth sound would take something away from the listening experience....remove that edge of danger and adventure?

It would make a great TV theme tune for some sort of quirky sci-fi drama!

PS
Rhythmic motif in the opening has a tiny little bit of Knight Rider in it?

best FB i could ever hope for from YOU, Mr. Taylor.
Thank you, Thank you!!!

[layzer]

what I think is great is that you can clearly hear your style and who you are dealing with. trademark sound!

appreciate your attention and perception of a trademark sound

[layzer]

Love the flanged/overdriven guitar lead. It reminds me of one of my favourite MOD files called Martian Love by NECROS (god-tier trakker composer).

Great track. It's got that signature sound I've come to expect. I swear, you must've spent a lot of time listening to Bassic.

hi Lessera,thanks for stopping by....'
love that guitar tone too, used it in other tracks
love Bassic, i discoverd Martin several years ago
when i heard his tranquility base song. the guy
can compose, and mix beautiful melodic sounds.
he has influenced me indeed.
but i will continue to refine my sig sound!

[layzer]

You really did a good job here with the synths!
I also use Amplitube here with an older version, no need for the newer ones, still more than enough amps to choose from. And yeah, the good old 32Bit-synths. I have a lots of them here still. And imo at that times there were more coming out with lots of creativity behind before the 64 Bit era.

well , i had a jolly good time chipping away at this one. i dialed up some
fave sounds on my old workhorses and they got it done.

[layzer]

I've listened to a couple of your tracks, very well produced with attention to small details. I also like good sense of harmony and melody, which sometimes I miss in songs made by hobbysts. Sound design works well for creating atmosphere and it usually done with free VSTs, which reminds us how many useful tools out there that doesn't even cost money...

hello! thanks for taking the time to write a great comment.
i firmly believe that its the craftsman behind fine works
not just the tools used. i took the time to learn the ins and outs
of all my tools free and paid. however i found long ago that
i can get ALOT done with some of the many free tools out there

[Halonmusic]

Hi Layzer. Don't know if you noticed, but i commented on your track a page or two back. But i will mention it again, very nice track once again

[layzer]

Hi Layzer. Don't know if you noticed, but i commented on your track a page or two back. But i will mention it again, very nice track once again

i am working my way down, i thik you were next to be replied after VCA's comment.
but yeah, its a bit of a Simon memory game trying to keep replies sorted.
studio dave and bandsaw need not worry, i got them i the que too.
glad you enjoyed it again

[Halonmusic]

Hi Layzer. Don't know if you noticed, but i commented on your track a page or two back. But i will mention it again, very nice track once again

i am working my way down, i thik you were next to be replied after VCV's comment.
but yeah, its a bit of a Simon memory game trying to keep replies sorted.
studio dave a d bansaw need not worry, i got them i the que.
glad you enjoyed it again

haha, oh i see no problem

[layzer]

ooh this is wonderful! the start reminds me of some old medieval horror game. I really enjoyed this one Layzer. Well done

and here we go! thanks always for your kind words, Hal!
it does echo some medieval vibe indeed. i used to be an old
D&D nerd back in the day and it just stuck.

[layzer]

nm dp

[layzer]

dp again

[Halonmusic]

ooh this is wonderful! the start reminds me of some old medieval horror game. I really enjoyed this one Layzer. Well done

and here we go! thanks always for your kind words, Hal!
it does echo some medieval vibe indeed. i used to be an old
D&D nerd back in the day and it just stuck.

[enroe]

I've now listened to "Backslide": Nice, dramatic beginning - great bass
line right at the beginning. Hajeah, the Charlatan bass line complements
itself perfectly with the higher elements and the interspersed guitar.
The room is also well chosen.

This could be the theme song for a detective film or an agent thriller. It's a
great instrumental song with a lot of tension and atmosphere!

BTW: I think it's funny that there are still people who express themselves
disparagingly about freeware - or are even amazed that you can make music
with it.

[layzer]

Wow, you got right into this one. Excellent track all the way.

Is it me or is there a lot of rather dark moody stuff showing up here these days ? Signs of the times, I'm sure...

More fine work from layzer. Thanks for the share !

Best always,

dp

hello SD!
thanks for checking it out...
and the encouraging words. glad the
effort i put into it shines through for you
despite the dark atmo.
yeah, i'm a bit of a moody guy with
my good and bad days. many times how' im
feeling reflects in the track, indeed.
hopefully my next track will be a cute, happy
little ditty.

[Allomerus]

Lots of cool sounds and a great mix. The bass is very crunchy and sleezy. Sounds like a few FM type sounds to me that are done very nicely. An enjoyable ride with nice twists and turns.
Well done.