Description : Recently did a collab with Looperman user doctorcatface, and this is what came of it. He sent me his project file with individual loop sections. I laid out the arrangement and wrote some lyrics. Did the mixing and mastering too. I don't know about you, but I enjoy listening to this one. Here's the original track that inspired the collab:
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F**k me sideways! How much attention has this track recieved?
I can see why, it's a sterling track.
Like the lyrics, like the beats and the synths. Your style has really improved over the years and you have your own sound that has just grown and grown into something special.
Bloody impressed with this one.
FR
Very nice review my friend! It was influenced by one of the darkest times in my life, and that's actually saying a lot I've come to realize. I think it turned out as good as it did because I waited until things were looking up to write and record it. Doctorcatface did the hard work, so he deserves much credit for this! This song scares my wife, and with good reason. Thanks much for the support!
Hey, that's really nice of you to say! My last few songs have been pretty cathartic for sure, so I'm glad they're well received! I always appreciate your feedback my friend!
Keep up the singing Spiv, this is pretty cool. I like the collab. The music is pretty interesting, sounds like something you would put together and the lyrics work well with it. Cool intro and then the lyrics hit you, bam! Fun track to listen to guys!
Thanks for the feedback my friend! I feel like this song is almost too honest, it really freaks my wife out, understandably so. I'm still happy with it though, especially since it's pretty much my most popular track. Your comment makes me happy, thanks!
Awesome track Spivkurl! I can't believe I haven't reviewed this track yet. Really tight collab between you and doctorcatface. I loved the lyrics you came up with. The mix sounds really good too. Another great listen. Nice work.
Hey thanks so much! Sorry it took a while to get back to you, been busy with loopradio, but no more... I really appreciate your kind words! You are definitely one of the most talented vocalists on the site, so it means a lot to me! Take care!
Every that I listen a track of you is different, and that is a good thing!! Every track is original. This is a good track, no feedback needed this time :)
Hey spiv this is pretty wild man! Love that synth lead. You got some wild vocal effects there too. I am really into the lyrics too. Baghead hahaha, thats just awesome. Way to go Shit just got real!
Thanks for the positive words! The synth lead was programmed by doctorcatface, so I can't take credit for that, and the title of his song was "baghead" so I went with that as ispiration. I'm trying to focus on not using autotune anymore with my new tracks, but I think this one turned out nice. I appreciate the feedback!
makes me think 'Art Brut' have gone electro. Got an essence of 'MSI' in there too. Both very unique bands that are in no way similar to each other, you are on to something with this! I would say well done, but I don't feel I worthy to give you such praise!
Thanks very much for the kind feedback, sorry it took so long to respond, was busy doing the loopradio thang. I actually don't think I've heard "art Brut" or "MSI"...might have to check them out sometime! You are definitely worthy! Thanks again!
Some cool sounds in this one! Im just listening on laptop speakers right now so i cant really hear the bass or anything but it sounds pretty good. I like how the different styles are all mixed in, i hear little bits of punk and metal mixed in with the electronic side of things. Good work! :)
Thanks for stopping in to listen! I apologize for taking so long to respond, had the loopradio resposibility for a while. This is definitely one of my more hardcore songs, thanks to doctorcatface, so I get where you're coming from about the punk and metal. Take care!
okay then , your track is pretty heavy .
nice lyrics and brillbilly says something about human league and he is right !
also some parts sounds like tiesto ,
and i love that ....
Hey, thanks much for your feedback! Sorry about taking so long to get back to you, I was occupied doing the loopradio thing for a while. I definitely like Tiesto, and the human league is cool, can't say those were the biggest influences for this track though. I honestly don't know where I was coming from relating to the music, but the lyrics were very honest. Thanks again!
Hey thanks my friend! I know what you mean, but it was more than that - doctorcatface's song inspired the whole thing. It wouldn't exist without him, and it came together very spontaneously. I appreciate you stopping by to listen, and I'll be doing the same!
dude, pat you made the track, you literally balanced my end to functionality, you are mix king. just hears the final on the host, i am flattered to be a part of anything you do, letslone a remix, that beats mine, ive neen srolen from here quite a few times, but im proud that you grabbed it this time, you get me
Hey, you're my hero for inspiring me to write this song! It was one of the most cathartic things I've ever done! It's a collaboration that just had to happen. Thanks much! I'm going to visit your page in a second!
My god...Spiv, I really hope to reach you level at one day.
That Groove.
I always try to put my feelings and my thoughts in my tracks.
The Vocals are awesome.
You have your own stye, it's not always the same.
And that is exactly what I love the most.
I really try to do that too, but I guess I won't beat it anytime...
Congrats!
-Timmy
This is the kind of review that any artist would love to get! You've made my day, and I'm, so sorry for taking so long to reply! With the radio shows, I get a little behind. Thanks for your uplifting words, and for listening!
This is one of those complex beats where there isn't really a loop but different stages to the track. I really respect craft like this. Shows creativity and not laziness. Nice additional vocals too. Really added it's value to the track. Like BeatMaker4Real said, it sounds like it could be on something. Nice!
Thanks so much! That means a lot coming from you, as I dig your style! This track wouldn't exist without doctorcatface, which is a little scary to me, because it's amongst my most honest songs. Thanks for your very kind review, be right over to your page!
I gotta say that this track made me feel I was listening to a sound track from a movie..I love the wavy vocal style and the mix sounds great.This is my first review of an electronic track.it seems like there are things out here that you like and didn't even know it. Great work.
I'm honoured at your listen and review! It makes me happy that doctorcatface and I could give you a taste of a different style of music! I really appreciate you stopping by, and I'll return the favour!
Thanks my friend! Sorry to take so long to reply - with the radio shows and stuff, I get a bit behind now. I really appreciate you listening! doctorcatface was really the inspiration for this song. Thanks again!
Thanks so much friend for stopping by to listen! I don't usually write lyrics by being inspired by music, more the other way around, and I think that makes this a little different from my usual song. I really appreciate your comments!
Took a listen to the original version of this track with mad heavy bass. Then yours and noticed you brought out the hiGh end and controlled the bass it seems where I can crank the vol and get that madman bass back cool. The vocals are a trip man ha. What is that effect your using? Both cool ideas, thanks for sharing. Peace
Thanks for stopping by to listen, I'm glad you also listened to the original! I definitely have a different mixing style compared to doctorcatface, but I think we complimented eachother. They should be a trip, as it's definitely a drug song now. On the verses I used autotune, distortion, parametric EQ, and multiband compression, and on the choruses I used autotune, EQ, chorus, and delay. I might have done a reverb send for them too, don't remember. Thanks again for listening!
excuse me I forgot ,unfortunately I don't know colleague Dotorcatface , buT the color , or mood or flavour that has been added to your routin procedure musical style which I know & U know I like it ,in this track was very good , quit set & a totally I found an onanT collaboration & found your collaborator too a great tallent who has underestood your musiX very well .
best wishes for U both,again ...smile___Behnam
Yes, doctorcatface is a fairly new collaborator for me, and this track just feel into place, partly because of his excellent creations and his willingness to share them with me. It seems like he and I have some things in common in life, and it shows with this track. Thanks again!
at last I found it sorry had no chance to listen this earlier ,a new briliant of innovative Pat .cool & energizer as usual.
Patrick I wonder how U can work in many many projects at the same time ! U're an overactive musician & interesting is that your brains quality doesn't falls down with these many jobs...
take care man...all the best wishes.___B
Thanks for taking a listen my friend! To be honest, at times my brain does fail under strain. I've had a couple seizures in the last month or so, and I've been drinking pretty heavilly too. You are a caring person, and I appreciate your words!
Thanks for listening and commenting! Some of the effected nature of this song came from the patterns and project that doctorcatface sent me, and some of it was my own doing, I do like my effects... ha ha! Glad you could enjoy it all the same! Thanks again!
I am from a generation that electronic music, leaves today, a little indifferent .... (Although I have put my finger in the gear, there have now some fifteen years) but I admit that listening to this track I am very pleasantly surprised by the content .... and this realization.
It gives me a little background, of the time of "The Cure", but also "Depeche Mode" .... revised and corrected by two sympatiques Looperman's very talented.
Congratulations to both of you for this concept .... and Happy New Year, to be very musical I hope ....
I'm honoured by your positive reaction to this song! You've made me happy with your words yet again! Having someone reference two of my favourite bands when listening to a song I worked on is quite a good feeling! Thanks so much for listening and leaving your valuable opinion!
Hi Guys,
You put together a real nice one. Very gooooood!
Spiv, you are now becoming a professional singer, and one of the most admired post-punk-electro-singer on looperman :-)
I understand that singing is an hobby for you, but you could remove some of the breaths during the editing (I know that they give you a "real" feeling, but you could decide to leave only the first in each section for instance...)
But again, I really like your work as it is, so please feel free to ignore my un-requested advises ;-)
Hey, thanks so much for the feedback! Your compliments are well taken! Really, I've always loved recordings where I could hear the singers breaths, so I try to keep that in mind. You're not the only one who's mentioned this, but I don't know if I'll change anytime soon. Part of it is that I smoke, and have to replenish my air power between phrases and stuff. Thanks for your kind comment my friend!
Got one nice groove going on in this song, the mastering and mixing is good ;) And your vocals give it a finishing touch haha. It was nice to listen to it and thanks for sharing this ;)
Hey buddy, thanks for taking a listen! This is definitely one of my more spontaneous collabs, and I'm happy with how it turned out. I appreciate you listening and commenting!
@ doctorcatface: Hey sry m8, didnt want to offend you - just didnt remind that comment. And u re right, it was kinda "not so nice expressed". Think i wrote that half a sleep or so - feel little shamed now - so kick my azz on that one. A big SORRY - ok? Next time i ll be more constructive ;)
Just gave it another shot, and to be honest: sry i still dont like that too swampy sound - hey but its just about taste.
So pls, dont take it too serious, as i really didnt want to pxss u - is that ok m8?
you grasped the entirety of the beat
you balance better than i,
honky tonks comment kinda hurt but im proud to be a part of anything you do!
thank you for your vision and time
Hey, you've made my new year with this comment! This is one of my most valuable and rewarding collaborations to date, and I owe it all to you! I spoke with honkytonk, who I'm collabing with now, and he wrote a new comment apologizing and stuff. Thanks for your comment!
Great collab on this one brother Spiv.
That was a great bassline. And i enjoyed the distorted guitars at 1.40 too. You have a great vision of how a track can be taken to the next level. Peace out man! :)
Very cool collab! I like the vocals/lyrics a lot, keep singing Spiv, you are a natural at this style. Has a 90's alternative feel to it. Well done guys!
Thanks for your kind feedback my friend! I didn't really expect this song to get such a big reaction, but I guess I'm glad. I definitely hear you on the 90's alternative feel. Thanks for listening!
Thanks for listening and commenting! I can't say I put my all into it, it was a very spontaneous thing inspired heavilly by how the original track made me feel. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again!
Tres Bien! reminds me of the creativeness of the early early human league (reproduction era, pre "don't you want me"). There is something about your vocals and the way you deliver your consonants while singing that I really like.
Steve
Thanks so much my friend! Your comment about my vocals made me smile! It's been good to use my voice more, between the recent recordings and the radio show. And between the bong, the cigarillos, and talking and singing so much, my voice is turning out a little raspy... I guess I'm not alone though. I appreciate your feedback!
Thanks you for listening and commenting, and for forgiving my faults. I like autotune sometimes because of the artificial sheen which it adds to things. I'm going to try to use it less in the future though. I appreciate the feedback!
Hey Spiv, MACK MAN. You are the the only artist on the loop that has the It's ALL GOOD PSYCHEDELIC FEEL.The title fits the concept. Good mix and master. You know I'm comming back. PEACE. THE MACK MAN OUT.
I really appreciate your positive review! I look up to you as a fine musician and a fine person, so it means a lot to me! It's interesting that the original was filed under hip hop, but I agree that this has more of a rock feel. Thanks for stopping in!
Hitting the dancefloor Spivkurl, you have us grooving and in trance, everything gels so well, vocals and music, love your twisted mind, it's a work of art.
Hey buddy, I feel like I haven't seen you in a long while! I really appreciate your kind words! Calling it a work of art is just awesome to hear! I kind of like that it's much slower than most of what I do, but it gives the impression of being faster. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks so much for the positive feedback! Who knows maybe we will work on something again, this one was spur of the moment from listening to the original, so who knows?! I really appreciate you stopping by!
Hey I appreciate it man! If I remember right this is the first online collab that I did vocals for, and it was very freeing in many ways. People are telling me to use less effects on my vocals lately, who knows maybe I'll get there. Thanks again for the comment!
Thank you Mirko for the encouraging review! This was a fun and inspiring one to work on, and it would be nothing without doctorcatface's awesome rhythms and instrumentation. I really appreciate you stopping by!
Spiv, Man - can you say talent going on here? Beware….TALENT AT WORK.
Dude, I am with Neil re the vocals. I understand the spontaneity thing believe you me but this could be one epic ass tune! BTW, indica agrees with this song.
Mark.
Hey friend! Thanks for the kind review! Once things in my life get less hectic, I may just try the vocals again. I like to listen to this song when I'm smoking too. Thanks again!
Sick, what u made of the soundwise totally fckd up original. Real catchy one. My favorite so far now - as i have only listened a few yet... Very nice soundbalance, good job spivm8
Thanks for stopping by to listen! doctorcatface seemed a little offended at your comment for some reason... go figure?! I appreciate your positive words!
hey fat tune boys. it s got a kick ass beat. your'e vox always make me smile spiv. not really sure what the style is but thats a good thing. this tune is really cool boys.
Thanks for the good feedback! I'm not sure of the genre either, the instrumental started out as hip hop, but it's got a little rock, electro, and industrial to it now. I appreciate you listening!
dudes - coool track, got ome really cool parts to - did the lyrics, and no offense spiv, but man, you should do the vocals over til ya got em real good cuz you're onto something mate -- keep us posted if you decide to.... way to go gents.
Thanks for the supportive review! I will consider your suggestion to practice the vocals more, but to be honest I value the spontaneous feel of them. I appreciate your comment!
Hey my friend! I appreciate you being the first to review this one, and I honoured at the fave! I know that the vocals aren't perfect, but that's not really what I strive for as I'm sure you know. It's a pretty spontaneous piece for me, so I'm glad you like the results! Doctorcatface did all the instrumentation, so he deserves much credit for this. Thanks again!
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I can see why, it's a sterling track.
Like the lyrics, like the beats and the synths. Your style has really improved over the years and you have your own sound that has just grown and grown into something special.
Bloody impressed with this one.
FR
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Keep it up man, you did it again!!
Cheers
Will
and 1 word ....
wow !!
okay then , your track is pretty heavy .
nice lyrics and brillbilly says something about human league and he is right !
also some parts sounds like tiesto ,
and i love that ....
great stuff , mate !!
greetzzz
Take care
V.
That Groove.
I always try to put my feelings and my thoughts in my tracks.
The Vocals are awesome.
You have your own stye, it's not always the same.
And that is exactly what I love the most.
I really try to do that too, but I guess I won't beat it anytime...
Congrats!
-Timmy
Best wishes,
Mark/Larry!
This reminded me of the great electroinc 80's
It has a Human League type feel to it that i love!
very enjoyable !
good work man!
***bb***
i vote this . you sing funny i liked it.good job.
With respect___Orlando
best wishes for U both,again ...smile___Behnam
Patrick I wonder how U can work in many many projects at the same time ! U're an overactive musician & interesting is that your brains quality doesn't falls down with these many jobs...
take care man...all the best wishes.___B
Keep it up..
Peter
I am from a generation that electronic music, leaves today, a little indifferent .... (Although I have put my finger in the gear, there have now some fifteen years) but I admit that listening to this track I am very pleasantly surprised by the content .... and this realization.
It gives me a little background, of the time of "The Cure", but also "Depeche Mode" .... revised and corrected by two sympatiques Looperman's very talented.
Congratulations to both of you for this concept .... and Happy New Year, to be very musical I hope ....
Dan
the mixing is to the spot and the vocals r good...
Good work
You put together a real nice one. Very gooooood!
Spiv, you are now becoming a professional singer, and one of the most admired post-punk-electro-singer on looperman :-)
I understand that singing is an hobby for you, but you could remove some of the breaths during the editing (I know that they give you a "real" feeling, but you could decide to leave only the first in each section for instance...)
But again, I really like your work as it is, so please feel free to ignore my un-requested advises ;-)
Ciao, Domenico
PS: Spiv Rocks!
Just gave it another shot, and to be honest: sry i still dont like that too swampy sound - hey but its just about taste.
So pls, dont take it too serious, as i really didnt want to pxss u - is that ok m8?
you balance better than i,
honky tonks comment kinda hurt but im proud to be a part of anything you do!
thank you for your vision and time
That was a great bassline. And i enjoyed the distorted guitars at 1.40 too. You have a great vision of how a track can be taken to the next level. Peace out man! :)
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Keep up the good work, and congrats on the awesome collab!
K;)
Cheers!
Mirko
Dude, I am with Neil re the vocals. I understand the spontaneity thing believe you me but this could be one epic ass tune! BTW, indica agrees with this song.
Mark.
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Spiv, this song is mixing everything what I like in your musical world...electro-prog-punk...:-)
Best moments: 0.19 and 1.40 that riffs are awesome...
Nice collab, congrats, best, Danke