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1st Mar 2015 20:45 - 10 years ago
Description : A while ago I downloaded an acapella by Rose-Erin (roseerin), but could not find a good way to use it. I was so glad however I donwloaded it back then, since it fitted perfectly in the track I just finished, and Rose-Erin took down her acapellas. The delayed vocal is how she uploaded it.

To the end of the track I experimented somewhat with a few choirs.

As always, I am curious for your thoughts.

Many thanks, Doc

Comments (5)

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

Spivkurl
Spivkurl 6th Mar 2015 18:02 - 10 years ago
I enjoyed listening to this one! I don't really have much for suggestions, as it felt right the first time through. Definitely has an 80's influenced feel to it, maybe late 80's. Rose Erin is cool and talented, and it's good that you saved this pella for use. Had fun listening, but didn't get to pay close enough attention. Maybe I'll download for later enjoyment (thank you for that by the way). Nicely done!
DrvanLansberg
DrvanLansberg replied 28th May 2015 - 9 years ago
Glad you liked it man! I was born early 70's, so yeah, the 80's were my years of inspiration, at least my first years of inspiration. Luckily I still get inspired every day (although there is so much music out there that it sometimes gets a bit difficult to "pick the pearls").

Thanks for listening!

Doc
StaticNomad
StaticNomad 2nd Mar 2015 03:24 - 10 years ago
Greetings. Fine work here.

I must admit to not checking out your other stuff after being so impressed by Coffee At Angelique's.

I think you're using pretty much the same synth bass sound here. It's a good one.

I have mixed feelings about these vocals as I don't like some of the phrasing. But you make them work really well in the track and they are distinctive and that's an important thing.

Busy, active, energetic music even though it's chillout. Lots of detail that I like (and like to do myself).

Intro is a good collection of pad sounds and then we have some nice, delayed shaker percussion. Then it's quite sparse with that very distinctive electro tom/bass drum sound. This reminds me of a specific female Norwegian artist from the last few years but I cannot remember her artist's name. Sorry - I will try to find out.

1:51 that vocal I really do like! 2:02 there's a dodgy note but not to worry.

So much space in this track that you seem to have given yourself the freedom to add lots of detail without the mix being cluttered. It's an excellent mix.

1:36 nice, playful synth arp.

2:39 you give us a more solid beat by bringing that regular kick in. Good variety after all the sparse drums before.

This is a pretty memorable track and the vocals have grown on me as I listen. A bit of a leftfield classic, actually.

3:40 good drum fill work. Not so sparse now. You're making it bigger and better, something I always look to do.

End choir stuff is pretty cool too.

Sorry, no real suggestions here but I'll try to think of something.

Big congrats!
DrvanLansberg
DrvanLansberg replied 28th May 2015 - 9 years ago
Greetings back to you SN!

Thanks again for commenting so detailed. Although an occasional "nice track" or "well done" is good to read, it is even better to see people listening with an ear for details and the ability to analyse a piece of music.

"Mixed feelings on the vocals" is what I received back home a lot as well. I am sure however we can agree they are special. And sometimes I just like using the specials to break my own rules. You probably know what it is like, producing yet another track within the context of your own reference frame with the result that you do create recognizable tracks, but also run the risk of getting a bit lazy every now and then. There's no renewing in my music if I don't try out the specials :-).

So thanks again for listening and your comments and I hope to read and hear more of you in the future :-).

Best, Doc
promenade2239
promenade2239 1st Mar 2015 22:46 - 10 years ago
very smooth sounding and perfectly constructed song at first listening. I do not know why but it remided me of Prince from Purple Rain for some reason.
Now I'm gonna take it with me, thanks for allowing downloads! Alex
DrvanLansberg
DrvanLansberg replied 28th May 2015 - 9 years ago
Thanks for being such a devoted listener and commenter Alex! Much appreciated.

And don't worry about the downlad. Since I have have decided that earning money in the music business has nothing to do with quality, but all with marketing and promotion, I decided it's all about sharing anyway :-).

Doc
doudei
doudei 1st Mar 2015 21:44 - 10 years ago
wowie! that's maybe not what you wanna hear but this is awesome man. :D
i knew already that you make fantastic tunes, i remember coffee at angeliques. love the vibes here too and i can feel it was made with passion and reckless attention to detail.
what follows now is extreme nit-picking stuff and honestly i don't even feel comfortable saying this because ultimately it comes down to personal interpretation and preferences. for me at around 1:57 i think there are even some sexier notes hidden, i can't exactly tell what or how to fix it. it's usually trial and error here and i know it can be tricky to not get used to a part that you have heard looping for an hour.
besides that i can't fault anything. for my taste and hearing capabilities it is pretty much perfect. to be fair i haven't slept very much last night and spent the last 10 hours or so mixing and it's safe to say i am very tired. but i listened on headphones and i perceived it as brilliant. no... freaking brilliant!
i am hearing many adorable influences in here. for example the art of noise and guy sigsworth came to mind. the chords in the end kill it (in a good way).
will have to listen again and again. in case i should come up with something that's actually useful i would definitely get back to you and let you know.
thanks for the download as well!
cheers
DrvanLansberg
DrvanLansberg replied 28th May 2015 - 9 years ago
Wowie! is actually exactly what I'm looking for :-). Thanks again for the kind words. About the alledged nit-picking, that's also something I am looking for. The devil is in the detail, so anything to improve my tracks/ability to create them is more than welcome.

I listened to the part you mentioned. I completely understand what you're saying by not hearing it any more after listening to it for not just an hour, but many :-). However, I just picked it up and to be honest, that specific part was meant to be kind of empty or sober. I did however change pitch several times in the acapella. Maybe I did could have chosen something else, but I am not sure either.

Art of noise has been a hige favorite for me since Moments in Love. So refreshing and renewing. Guy Sigsworth I don't know, but will look it up later today.

Let me know if you have found anything else to add by now :-).

Best, Doc
Danke
Danke 1st Mar 2015 21:25 - 10 years ago
Hello Doc!

Good to hear you back...your music is always unique and gives us special listenings...this time this voice...so special...honestly, I don't like this kinda girlyboy sound but in your song, it works...superb instrumentalism right here with stunning mix, so I'm a bit 'small' to give you offerings what to do or not...I just simply enjoyed your new track with a smile in my face...:-)

Much respect and handshake, Danke
DrvanLansberg
DrvanLansberg replied 28th May 2015 - 9 years ago
That is all we need sometimes, right? A smile on our faces :-). Thanks again for listeing and leaving a comment. Not sure why you wouldn't feel OK to offer some advice sir :-). I appreciate your feedback as much as anyone elses.

About the vocal, yeah I know what you mean. At the same time, they were quite unique and I just like anything non-mainstream every now and then. Just broadening my own horizon a bit.

Anyway, Thanks again for you feedback.

And as Niles' mother once said: "A handshake is as good as a hug" :-).

Doc

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