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19th Apr 2012 22:19 - 12 years ago
Description : I thought i'd re up this as i just found out the sad news that my friend Allen recently had a stroke
and as a result is unable to play anymore. I would encourage you all to go and check out his profile as he was one hell of a guitarist and i hope that the time comes when he is again. Here's the link:
https://www.looperman.com/users/profile/400188

Hope you get well soon buddy!!!

Comments (14)

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

BradoSanz
BradoSanz 14th Jan 2015 19:29 - 9 years ago
I like the idea, though I do agree going back and fixing a few minor issues will make this already-great song sound even better. Keep up the good work, FreeRadical. I'm loving your music. Cheers!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Jan 2015 - 9 years ago
I agree that the mixdown isn't the best. I had the dithering switched on when i converted it not realizing that dithering makes the track sound worse at the time. Took me ages to figure that one out but alas the file is gone so i can't work on it anymore. I only put the track back up as i was hoping peeps would go and check out Alans profile but thanks for stoping by and commenting.
FR
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 14th Jan 2015 17:30 - 9 years ago
Yo, Mr Slavishly Conservative:

This is a strange, ballsy mix of a few different genres.

Latin style piano, crashing breakbeats and loads of bitchin lead rock guitar work, with lots of little evil screams comin from that axe.

It's all pretty damn loud, hence the squished waveform, but maybe that's what you're going for. Still sounds like a pretty good mix.

1:44 breakdown I'd turn the lead widdling down there as it's interfering a bit with the backing variation. Not so much of a breakdown with that guitar still right upfront.

2:54 new busy synth bass is cool.

Around 3:57 guitar goes totally mental. Massive delay + high feedback level on it?

I think I would have preferred a few more guitar riffs rather than so much lead work but that's just my taste.

Mental track, shame about the stroke and here's to a full recovery! It he only partly recovers, maybe he'll just have to play a bit slower. So: 5,000 notes a second rather than 10,000.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Jan 2015 - 9 years ago
Thanks for dropping in. This track was done before i realized that everything sounded better with the "dithering" switched off, which is why it's a bit harsh on the ears in places. I'd love to do it again as it was a fun track to make but alas the files are gone.
I posted it more for the sake of getting people to check out Alans stuff as he is far more talented than me.
Cheers for stopping by and commenting.
FR
theHumps
theHumps 14th Jan 2015 12:27 - 9 years ago
Sad news about AllenV, saw him recently on here so he must be doing better. Miss ya Allen!

This still rocks out! Great electronic and live music combined, this works!!

Wayne
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 14th Jan 2015 - 9 years ago
Yeah he is still about but he said one of his arms isn't working too well so he can't really play at the moment. Hopefully he'll make a full recovery.
As for the track, I like the idea but i didn't mix it down very well (it's a bit to trebble saturated) I'd love to do it again some time.
Cheers for dropping by and commenting.
FR
Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed 23rd Apr 2012 02:08 - 12 years ago
wow....that is some smokin guitar playing by AllenV...amazing guitar chops definitely on display (If I could to borrow about 10% of them I`d consider myself dm good)....But then, the whole mix is just superbly done...I have to confess that D&B is not a frequent listening choice but now it looks like I best pay a bit more attention.....great work guys....Ed
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 24th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks Tumbleweed, It's not a typical piece of drum and bass in any sense really but that's what i like about it. If it hadn't been for Allen's participation it wouldn't have been anywhere near as good so all credit to our resident axe man for taking part and doing his thing.
Thanks for checking out this track.
FR
carlosnble
carlosnble 22nd Apr 2012 23:42 - 12 years ago
awesome track!!! My 9 yr old son thinks your great...awesome soloing by mr AllenV.. I hope i work with you guys one day,,,i'm not sure what happened to allen but i hope all is well and he can resume his guitar artistry soon ....big ups on this one.. Movie soundtrack perhaps?

Peace
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 24th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Well i have to say that put a smile on my face this morning. I thought i was a bit long in the tooth to be "down with the kids" but an endorsement from your nine year old son and your daughter fills me with much encouragement and i say many thanks to all three of you.
To be honest it was Allen that did all the cool sounding bits so perhaps i should digress and pass the compliments on to him.
Thanks for reviewing this experimental piece of audio carnage.
FR
visionarysoundsystem
visionarysoundsystem 22nd Apr 2012 20:51 - 12 years ago
Free my friend, yet again you show your multi-talented genius. This is great guitar work from Allen and you more then do it justice. DnB with a twist mate and I like it.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 24th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Ah VSS, How nice of you to stop by again.
This whole track was based around a series of loops that Pedro Casilass uploaded so really it wouldn't have happened without his origional idea. Just goes to show that a couple of loops can take you in directions you wouldn't find yourself.
Allen was the icing on the cake though.
Glad you could stop by and give it a listen.
FR
Spivkurl
Spivkurl 22nd Apr 2012 20:21 - 12 years ago
This is totally rockin! Allen's playing is to die for! I love how you used the acid style bass in this one! Those piano loops make for an awesome style of DnB! I think I remember this one from before, but I'm glad you re-upped it!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 24th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks Spiv, You're right it is an older track but it's a collab i remain proud of and so far the only one i've done with musicians rather than singers. Hopefully it wont be the last though.
Glad you enjoyed the track again (I'll be reupping it again in a few days time lol)
FR
Peres
Peres 22nd Apr 2012 17:57 - 12 years ago
great work ,love it,amazing guitar,nicely blended together !
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 22nd Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Nice one man! For me it epitomizes everything that's great about this site. I never would have been able to do this if i hadn't found this site.
I'm glad people think the results are worth a listen.
Thanks for tuning in and leaving your thoughts.
FR
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 22nd Apr 2012 16:58 - 12 years ago
Hey FR,

Very nicely done. When you combine the piano skills of Pedro and the fret work of Allen with your ability to arrange and produce, well you have a recipe for success. This is a wonderful display of Allen's amazing abilities. Wonderful effort and a great way to start my day.

Great music to blast on the Bus.

Bear
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 22nd Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks Bear, This was great fun to do. I love having a bit of a mash up to see what happens. Sometimes it comes out bloody awful but every now and again it works. As hannibal smith says "I love it when a plan comes together"
I'm glad this got your day off to a good start.
Thanks for giving up some of your time to play this track.
FR.
theHumps
theHumps 20th Apr 2012 20:52 - 12 years ago
This is great, damn, that man can shred! So cool that you can give Allen a boost. Let's hope he can get back into action soon.

This is it's own genre "mega cool"!
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 21st Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Well you know Wayne, We can both do cool, but when plain ol cool aint enough, You need to hire......"The V Team"
I'm glad you enjoyed this bit of cobbled together audio mayhem collaboration.
It's always good to hear your opinions.
FR
MStokes
MStokes 20th Apr 2012 20:20 - 12 years ago
Allen is a force of nature - the most versatile, gifted, and giving samurai of the loops, and i bet that's true of all him in life.
This is a full-on and beauteous collab - AV brings out the best in everyone - and this is stellar, my friend - your mindbending setting kicks ass
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 21st Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Yeah, It turned out pretty unusual this one but in a good way. But your right, I could have just been tapping a saucepan with a wooden spoon in the background and Allen would still have sounded as good.
Thanks for tuning in.
FR
Bennson
Bennson 20th Apr 2012 16:43 - 12 years ago
yes rad....funky biz got to check this guys page..what a guitarist..
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 20th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Nice one mate, He is bloody good at it aint he? That's the best thing about this site. Working with other musicians always makes for interesting results. We should have a go sometime. I like what you do.
FR
CyberSon
CyberSon 20th Apr 2012 13:05 - 12 years ago
This is intense, crazy, fun and fantasic to listen to! The guitar is to die for, it's so awesome!

Seriously cool arrangement FR! Very uplifting and enjoyable! Great work my friend.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 20th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks mate, I was tempted to post a link to this in your "this is why i love looperman" thread. I think it's a great example of what happens when you throw three different musicians with different styles together. I love going out of my comfort zone on a voyage of discovery and it wouldn't be possible without everyone in this community.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts.
FR
AngelFox2580
AngelFox2580 20th Apr 2012 04:30 - 12 years ago
wow how in the world did he did tht o-o amazing im still trying to wrap my head around how the hell did he do this is O_o. its so good im at a lost for words ^.^. P.s Take a look at my new track bro its for You and the other people i said in the description its call Fated Battle.
FreeRadical
FreeRadical replied 20th Apr 2012 - 12 years ago
Thanks AD, i just had an idea which came from some piano loops uploaded by "Pedro Casillas". I'm going to have to correct the track description and give him a mention as well because it was piano that formed the whole backbone of the tune. Then i just asked Allen if he fancied shredding a few licks for me and he obliged. So this is what happens when you take a latin pianist, a rock guitarist and a dance producer, then throw them all together.
I will be over to your profile in a moment and thanks for dropping in.
FR

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