Hi MrNomad,
I am probably too late to win the "best review" contest, but I suppose I can live with it: free sex is always interesting but here we lack an important piece of information. Free sex with whom?
Anyhow, the title immediately sends me to the 80s, don't know why. The song starts dark and intriguing. Well done (Cure is a name that comes to my mind, but they have never done anything so "structured", just the overall atmosphere reminds a bit of some 90s works of this band).
As soon as your guitars enters the scene we move into a more "band" context. Liked: very good clean sound and interesting riffs you are playing.
Overall the song moves well: the "almost 11 minutes" run fast and it is not boring at all.
One of your best songs? maybe.
Anyhow, this is for sure a fav.
Thanks.
Ciao, Domenico

Greetings from ValveHalla!

"I was out kayaking yesterday (it's inflatable so you'll be pleased to hear it has valves on its inflatable chambers) and am off to the other side of the country tomorrow to do a bit more."

I've never been Kayaking. But I used to canoe a lot. Not the same thing, I know, but it's still fun as hell, as I imagine Kayaking would be. The problem with living in the states is that it takes about a week to get to the other side of the country. Unless you fly. But, getting a Canoe or Kayak in the carry-on is difficult. So...driving it is.

"I'll be fascinated to hear the end result, if you choose to go ahead with it."

Absolutely I do! I think it will be a lot of fun, and I'm flattered that you would ask me to remix one of your songs.

"So, the stems will take a bit longer..."

No rush. I know that once I get them, I'll listen to the original a few more times. Then, I'll probably sit on them until the right idea comes along as to what to do with it. I never start a project while I'm still excited about it. I treat my work like a fine Scotch. Let that shit age to perfection before poppin' the top, ya know? I've never rushed anything. No point in starting now, ya know?

"I wanted to return to earlier themes but now present them in a more melodic and beautiful way."

Mission accomplished.

"Maybe there's a touch of the Floyd boys here. That tends to be a good thing whatever style you're making."

Absolutely. I was remastering "Navagating Jotunheim" when it occurred to me, it's just Floyd flavored dubstep. It's a slower bpm than Dubstep, but it's basically what it is. I reposted it if you feel up to re-listening.

I hope your enjoying your time in the water. If it's as hot there as it is here, the water is a good place to be!

Catch ya on the flipside.

(pt.2)

The super faint delay on the sequenced synths in the final few seconds almost sounds like the radio of someone in the distance.

I'd say this ones a keeper, mister. It's not your best track, but it's really not too far behind. Thank you for pointing me to it. I really enjoyed it, and the trip on which it took me!

Take care, man.

Ok. The family is out, the lights are off, and the music is on. I listened to it about 3 times, continually reviewing with each listen. So, it kind of jumps around a bit.

First, the intro is great. Slow and low. The progression is definitely one of suspense and intrigue. But not like an Agatha Christie novel. More like an escalation of terraced waves, continually moving you upward into who knows where.

I'm diggin' the piano. Very soft spoken, but unquestionably letting their presence be known.

Ahh, the timpani roll. Drums and guitfiddle come in. It's a nice ripple in the pond as if it fell without leaving a splash. Nice transition.

I like the use of different kits. You kind of have to with it being an otherwise slower and spacious ambiance. It keeps it from getting monotonous. There's not a whole lot happening for a while in the beginning. (That's not a bad thing at all!). Those different kits keep it interesting. I think the only place the change didnt't really fit was from 3:03-3:24. That brush snare, and jazzy as fuck beat before that, complimented not only the tones of the guitar there, but the emotion as well. When you added that switch up, it kind of pulled it a little out of sync. And I don't mean the timing, as much as the emotional connection between the drums and guitar.

The pads that are floating around in the background are nice. They give it that extra ethereal dynamic.

6:15. The lead lead guitfiddle. A nice bluesy/spacey feel to this. It's like it's been waiting for you to show up so it could tell you everything it knows.

7:12- It's starting it's decoy ramp up. I like the way it drops back into a darker piano bit. Excellent work on that by the way. They're very...for a lack of better terms, they're very classy.

Another timpani roll taking us into a neat sequenced synth. It's gotten to be a much lighter atmosphere here. That was a very gradual change. Kudos, man.

It definitely did start dark and end light. All in all, I think this was a pretty creative and "free" piece. It's movement and dynamics were very comfortable and easy to ride along with. You know, I can almost hear a touch of Floyd in parts of it. Specifically the piano, and the synths.

From 1:54-3:03, it had a very Angelo Badalamenti feel to it. (I'm on my third time through.)

There's a much more minimal thing happening here. At least for your work. There's definitely not as much happening as is the case in some of your other tracks.

3:37- I like the way it goes from an abandoned desert roadhouse bluesy sound into a lift off from the surface of a distant planet.

7:11- This exact moment is great. It's like the guitar opened up a door way and invited you right in to that delicate piano bit

Staticimo DeNomadico! What be happnin'?

I gave this nice track bro a listen, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It is a darker jazzy piece that plays well.
At the moment, I'm not able to leave a quality review, but I will be back in a few hours when everyone in the place goes to sleep.

Take Care.
V.

Nice musical piece, very unique.
The slow dark intro really got me, very slowly giving way to a more psychedelic ambiance always very gently.
The Drums come in very nicely with a decent amount of variation.
I Love The variety of colors and textures introduced just at the right times.
Good Work ;)

I love your stuff Nomad you never fail to please.
This has a great mood to it all the way through.
Very deep.
But but but .... I've not slept much this last week so please excuse me but ... some of the drums don't seem to fit.
Personal question ... have you ever sold any of your stuff ... made some money?
Ever tried?
If not why not?
Keep up the great work.

Cruciverbalist:
a person skilful in creating or solving crossword puzzles

or a person who uses Reverb correctly ;-)

You choose.

I went to use one of my vouchers, but my wife said no..:-(

I'm really pleased with the 5:09 Conscious Key Change

your not doing as much of a key change as you think,what you are doing is using different chords that fit the key you already established. In most of your works you work off of 2 chords in a key. In this you use a few more chords, but stay within the boundaries of a key, which to me is amazing progress for your work. Someday we will skype and I will teach you the circle of 5ths. A great book you could pick up is the Guitar Grimoire (I use a Keyboard Grimoire) It will show you everything, but it may take your soul.
Crunode

Hey Static!
This one really sounds like nothing else I've ever heard! I love how dark some of the chord resolutions are! The jazzy bits also make this piece one of the most unique that I have ever come across. I really have never heard these two different genres of music mixed, and never before have I heard such a striking difference between the start and ending of a track! The first half is so dark, that the transition at 7:35 was that much "lighter" when it came in. All I have to say is bravo to you! Also those swung drums went so well with the minor chords and deep saw bass. All around great track!

As for centraldev, he has been harassing me and sending me multiple emails to "leave positive comment on song." (yes his english is that bad) so just ignore his spamming. However, I feel like we need Looperman to take action here, because he seems to be doing this all over the site.

Anyways, awesome track, and keep up the good work Static!
Rico L.

Captivating once I press play. Has a really nice vibe from this intro...the guitar is pretty eerie. Dark. Sounds like I'm in a run down town with alot of trouble. Lone ranger type of feel to it. Great atmosphere to it, keep rocking bro. peace

Gramo/Neo

This has a nice atmosphere really. Clever use of guitar , also pads fit well. Loved this. Full support

Yo Static Nomad! How have things been going for you outside of music? It's good to find this new instrumental journey from you today. I really have a lot of interest in the pad of thoughts and Funeral piano most here.

Intro is great, visually listened. Your imagination is great in this kind of atmosphere SN. Has an ancient connection with the type of synth sounds placed together.

That next section starting at 3:37 my favorite on how you captured it in layers. 4:17 powerful feeling in your expression sounds like a stressful exhale

Nice piano playing at around the 4:47 section the high piano stabs Catchy how its being mixed in.

Mainly the vibe throughout feels free of restriction, and as your usual style of change ups I still dig it!

6:15 that guitar is very grooving. Enjoying the funk evolving this time around.

Heavily reminds to some past experiences from media to conversations to entertainment to wasted nights lost in heavy thoughts. Agree with this being a best track in months. So much about this speaks to me gives me a smile even for its weirdness. Soul speaking sounds Static. Thanks for sharing with us. It's great to hear and see how you've painted your trips throughout the time I've known you.

Keep doing this man! Hope things are well as can be for you and yours. Peace brother.

Very Dark and Foreboding in the beginning,( love the drum roll) funeral is a perfect description. Candlemass...not quite doom metal but a unique description from Phats. Dminor to F major is the beginning chord progression. 5:09 nice key change. 8:40 on has a nice moaning synth sound. Overall a nice cinematic experience and as you described the ending is more pleasant than the beginning. To me the ending is more melancholy. 9:20 has an almost reggae guitar rhythm. There is a lot of subtle sounds in this one that one listen alone will not allow all to be discovered.
Nice work.

cruciverbalist

reverb destroying music and im boykoting it.

Nice and dark I like 3:D> I heard a Candlemass song, don't recall the name, it was doom Jazz, very cool, similar to what you've created here. I think we can all learn something from Centralsdev ;) like how not to be an idiot LOL! Is that free sex optional? I'm not into dudes. Sheep and barnyard animals are more my type :p

To be honest, centralsdev you commented on multiple tracks with the same comment "use a kick reducer and eq tree." Try varying up your critiques so that people will take you seriously.

Hello SN!

This track is outstanding...

Is there any chance to send me or not?

It would be greatful to listen this track many times and in many places... :-) (home, car, school...)

danke6706@gmail.com

With appreciation, Danke

then why making music if you dont use any feedback? btw you dont seem to have came that far, maybe you should be more possitive.

reverb isnt makeing this good, you should use a kick reduceder and a eq tree.