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23rd Oct 2011 15:38 - 13 years ago
Description : My first try at some Drumstep. New territory for me, so I hope you like it! From the Spivkurl album "My Lack of Words."

Comments (24)

If you have time take a listen and give Spivkurl some feedback.

TheDeadPixel
TheDeadPixel 27th Jul 2012 04:03 - 12 years ago
This is what "hipsters" call post dubstep. Thats some real LOW bass man. Very bizarre in a good way.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 26th Aug 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks for listening and commenting! I appreciate it!
lofthouse
lofthouse 22nd Jul 2012 23:11 - 12 years ago
Saw you on the forum and just knew I had to visit again.
Well,this track nearly blew my speakers and eardrums but,wow,what a masterpiece.!!!!
You are one of my favorite people here and I am now as deaf as Stevie Wonder but so privileged to be on the same site as you!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 26th Aug 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks for always leaving such kind words! I appreciate you listening even though I made you deaf! Sorry!
SLAPJOHNSON
SLAPJOHNSON 11th Jul 2012 11:46 - 12 years ago
Hi Spiv

Lots of interesting sounds and rhythms on this one. The dub step sound you have created is the most original one I have ever heard.

Well done buddy!

Cheers, Slap...
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 26th Aug 2012 - 12 years ago
That's a very kind statement! I appreciate you leaving your comfort zone to listen and comment!
Mosaic
Mosaic 2nd Jul 2012 04:40 - 12 years ago
G'day my friend

Mate you had me hooked on this one right from the start, very interesting track and so enjoyable, excellent clarity mate, something little diff for you but still has your signature sound to it at the same time, if was fav button, it would have been hit...excellent work matey...Peace Mos formly Estefano/ELSD...
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 26th Aug 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks much for taking a listen to this odd track! I appreciate you doing the imaginary fave thing!
Satyagraha
Satyagraha 8th Jun 2012 18:00 - 12 years ago
DARK PSYCHOTROPIC IDM)))) BRILLIANT TRACK) Made for TRIPPING))
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Nov 2012 - 12 years ago
You make me feel good about my music with your comments! I'm glad you found it trippy! Thanks for listening!
dachopdocta
dachopdocta 23rd May 2012 20:39 - 12 years ago
Ok so I was reading through my comments and realized that the last comment I left you was a bit off and I didn't even leave you a proper review on the track itself.

I apologize for that. I suffer from what you call "sleep deprivation" or should I say insomnia. So I might be listening and writing something, and my mind is somewhere else.

So now that that's out the way.

This is a cool track. Arrangement and levels are on point. That pop-pling type sound and bassline worked well together. Every time I would hear that part It would make me feel like I was trying to run or escape from something or somewhere. If that makes sense.

I also liked the way you faded the sounds in and out. I don't know what else to say. Sorry again for the last review. Peace man.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Nov 2012 - 12 years ago
So very sorry for the late reply! I've been getting caught up on reviews! I really appreciate your in depth review of this song, and it makes me happy that you liked it! Thanks for coming back for more!
dachopdocta
dachopdocta 20th May 2012 18:23 - 12 years ago
I saw the title, and I just had to take a listen. You're right, cigarettes are dam expensive! Especially here in NYC. I'm not an expert in Drumstep but I don't judge a piece of composition by it's genre.

I go by feel and emotion because music is about that. If it comes from the heart you can relate to it. Btw, thank you again for stopping by my page. I really appreciate it. Peace.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 8th Nov 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks for the reviews friend! Yeah cigarettes are expensive, that's why I'm trying again to quit! Ha ha! Hope all is well with you!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical 19th Apr 2012 21:04 - 12 years ago
I'm a big fan of stuff played in minor keys so i just had to bag myself a copy of this. Cigarettes are bloody expensive, So is everything else. This tune gets me thinking about the demise of capitalism as it all implodes in on it's self and although it's a dark track i find that image strangely satisfying.
This is a great tune mate. Enjoyed from start to finish.
FR
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 4th May 2012 - 12 years ago
Glad I could get you thinking, even if it's depressing! ha ha! Thanks much for listening and commenting!
LouaGuapa
LouaGuapa 23rd Mar 2012 22:55 - 12 years ago
I really Liked it although it's really my style but really love the bass and the synths you used .. Love the vibe that it has kinda of a groovy but at the same time a dark vibe to .. But anyways I really enjoyed it !
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 25th Mar 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks for checking this out! I'm glad you could get into it!
theHumps
theHumps 22nd Mar 2012 19:30 - 12 years ago
Usually when I hear drum and bass it is at 100 mph so this is quite unexpected. I like the tempo, it opens it up for some cool experimentation with the bass. I like the vocal pads you used, subtle but still effective.

Great job, keep them coming!

Wayne
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 25th Mar 2012 - 12 years ago
Yeah I like drumstep because it works at the tempo of drum and bass, but uses a half time feel. Gives the song some breathing room! Glad you could get into my first try at a genre. Thanks for the comments friend!
Dooka
Dooka 4th Feb 2012 10:32 - 13 years ago
The bass almost sounds like part of the drum line, which i really like. the pads are awesome. sounds a bit dub like. enjoyed it alot
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 4th Feb 2012 - 13 years ago
Hey thanks so much for stopping by to listen! This was a fun one to work on so I'm glad you enjoyed listening!
Diskonnect
Diskonnect 26th Jan 2012 16:07 - 13 years ago
Nice track! I really like that groove you have goin on with the bass, really goes well with the drums and hh's. Like the choir pads, and the little vocoded parts are a nice addition too!

Great job, this would have been faved if the option was still there!!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 3rd Mar 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks so much for your positive comments, and for the "fave"... ha ha. I appreciate it!
Jkingz
Jkingz 24th Jan 2012 15:34 - 13 years ago
drum step eh, new one on me my friend. after listening to this track tho, im going to look more into this genre :) great sounds as always man, keep up the good work
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 3rd Mar 2012 - 12 years ago
Yeah drumstep is fairly new to me too, but I love making it! Thanks so much for your comments and support!
DonnieVyros
DonnieVyros 2nd Jan 2012 11:13 - 13 years ago
To the song title: Depends on which brand you get. I'm currently circling 'round the sub-generic stuff (like a poor & desperate Vulture's tumor). Though, $40 after tax is still kinda steep (shrugs).

Moving on, I really love the globby/slidy bassline on here. And the inaudible computerized voc-sam. Though I dunno if I'd class this as D&B (in a classic sense, atleast, eh, who cares, let the purists figure it out). Its def creative, and I dig the randomness & minimalism you got goin on. Cool stuff man. Lates!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 20th Jan 2012 - 13 years ago
I'm glad you could get this song! Thanks for listening and stuff! I know it's not DnB but that's what I've seen people classifying drumstep as, so I just went with it. Not technically dubstep either. Thanks for your thoughts!
Fayz
Fayz 2nd Jan 2012 08:22 - 13 years ago
first off, love your tracks, they are always so inventive. like you always seem to take weird things that normally wouldnt belong or some kind of sound that really isnt musical and turn it into something unique.

in this case i would definitely use the word inventive. i mean its a very simple track that for the most part loops around but its not like beating a dead horse, ya know what im saying? like it doesnt get boring. it has a dark sense to it but with a piece of something brighter. which kinda makes me think the track name really goes with it.
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cigarettes are expensive and unhealthy (dark) but coming from a smoker i can say that there's a sense of love for the habbit(brighter side) its a weird analysis i know right? XD
but in my own way it makes sense
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anways, i like the bass, its deep, has some sub bass to it but its also got a dirty overtone that creates a really cool effect. the different sound effects really add character to it in away i could only expect from you.
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im glad your back on looperman and i hope your here to stay because hearing your tracks is something inspirational and thats the truth!
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much love bro and i hope to hear more
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 21st Jan 2012 - 13 years ago
Thanks so much for your thorough review! Sorry for taking a while to respond! I'm glad you could catch the dark and light side of this track, as that was definitely the intention. I'm happy that the track didn't bore you. Thanks so much for listening and commenting!
ArsMoriendi2
ArsMoriendi2 24th Dec 2011 12:51 - 13 years ago
Very inspirative, nice beat - name Drumstep sounds really good for this kind of music. l iike the choirs in the background
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 25th Dec 2011 - 13 years ago
Thanks very much for listening and commenting! Never done drumstep before, so it's good to get some feedback on it! I appreciate it friend!
DoctorMoodMusic
DoctorMoodMusic 13th Dec 2011 17:02 - 13 years ago
Love how this one worked out. And yes cigs are expensive and despite all the hell I went through, it is best to quit... I feel better anyway. - Anyway nice tune to relax too.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 17th Dec 2011 - 13 years ago
Yep I finally quit too! Glad you liked this track, as it was really fun to make. Thanks for listening!
TCAS
TCAS 6th Dec 2011 22:57 - 13 years ago
Haha... great track Spivkurl...

TCAS
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 4th May 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks for listening my friend!
Melcu
Melcu 4th Dec 2011 17:19 - 13 years ago
Nice one dude! Really like the feeling that this track deliveres.
Love the electronik sound that drip in excelent. Great work! Do continue with drumstep :D.
Peace!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 4th May 2012 - 12 years ago
Sorry for the late reply! I really appreciate your positive comments! Thanks for listening!
Ghostzyden
Ghostzyden 26th Nov 2011 16:57 - 13 years ago
Nice! Love this one Spiv, keep busting em out;) I agree, Cigs are expensive lol Im trying to switch to an Electronic cig to go with my electronic Music;)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 4th May 2012 - 12 years ago
Sorry for the late reply! I'm glad you could get into this one! Yeah cigarettes are a bitch, I switched to cigars. Thanks for listening and commenting!
pixieboots
pixieboots 13th Nov 2011 20:17 - 13 years ago
I enjoyed this a lot! Really moody, great atmosphere, good job sir.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 26th Nov 2011 - 13 years ago
Thanks so much for listening and commenting! Sorry I took so long to get back to you.
Phyruis
Phyruis 23rd Oct 2011 16:47 - 13 years ago
some really good ideas brother... the pads need some work to really sparkle at the top end... maybe adding some chorus and/or panning nothing too aggressive some nice a subtle.. the bottom end also need some work... maybe cutting that kick below 70 hz and adding something in there as a sub element you know?

the atmosphere is perfect for sure.. for me I would add some extra delay on some those elements maybe even again Panning... just to add on that sonic scape you've created

the drum track is a bit repetitive but that can be fixed in a heart beat ... so I would go on about that

don't get me wrong I really enjoyed it ...it is also minimal.. loving the synth sounds in there like feedback through a broken speaker....

nice track brother...keep 'em coming
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 29th Oct 2011 - 13 years ago
Thanks for your ideas and comments, if I ever finalize this song I'll take them to heart. Appreciate the listen!
BigPete
BigPete 23rd Oct 2011 15:58 - 13 years ago
as always, great sonic landscape, groovy beat, great vocal arrangements and production with fx, fun musical journey, great art, peace.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 29th Oct 2011 - 13 years ago
Hey, thanks so much for listening and commenting!
StephenPotter
StephenPotter 23rd Oct 2011 15:46 - 13 years ago
Love the agressiveness of the sounds. Blends all well into each other. Like the drumloop a lot, has a really creepy feel to it as well.

Nice to see familiar faces without the need to go on to Facebook.

Ste :D
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied 29th Oct 2011 - 13 years ago
Yeah, it's good to see you here too! Thanks so much for listening to my new stuff!

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