Melampus - Xstokes

21st Sep 2021 02:20 - 4 years ago
Description : txt-to-voice synth/loops/gtr
text from Bullfinch's Mythology

Comments (14)

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

StarTravels
StarTravels 25th Sep 2021 20:35 - 4 years ago
That's a strange, outstanding brilliant work. I was getting flashbacks (the pleasant kind). You're a genius, Sir ;–)

Peace,

Micky
xstokes
xstokes replied 28th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
thanks, mate! no genius was harmed during the production of this track! i am a mere savant, you are too kind. O)
monkwee
monkwee 24th Sep 2021 15:35 - 4 years ago
mind blown dude what species are you these days?!? its always a new level with you man! love the organ at the end, this reminds me of revolution #9 come to think abot it and i mean that as a compliment, very cool man!
xstokes
xstokes replied 28th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
i do have a major graft thing going on, i’m afraid! dang, man i’m happy to see you uploading more stuff here — i end up listening to so much loop that i don’t hit soundcloud etc too often, i wish all i had was time…. but you, my friend, are too far out and was love at first listen. i promise, one of times we will get it together
bringerofDOOM
bringerofDOOM 24th Sep 2021 03:20 - 4 years ago
Get's very Aphex Twin a couple times. Thought I was having a stroke, but in a good way, then I thought, it's probably not good to say "Thought I was having a stoke, but in a good way."

I blame your song, nice work:)
xstokes
xstokes replied 28th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
that’s awful! good one! cheers, you harbinger!
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 24th Sep 2021 00:40 - 4 years ago
You are untouchable Brother.
We are not worthy.
xstokes
xstokes replied 28th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
come now, Maj — we all pass the toad around!
MrAxel
MrAxel 23rd Sep 2021 01:52 - 4 years ago
I love the originality man. All I need is a knife and some steak sauce because this one is quite delicious. Is that an 8 or 16-bit synth I hear in this one? This song is a trip and a half. Well done man.
xstokes
xstokes replied 28th Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
thanks for having a bite of this, mr A! that glitch sample could be 8-bit, i think!
DijamMusic
DijamMusic 21st Sep 2021 23:24 - 4 years ago
Yeo Brother Mike.
I'm speechless at exquisitely of this track.
Wow well done master.
I bow to your wisdom brother.
Maj
xstokes
xstokes replied 22nd Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
Maj! haha, once i had my story and found that crazy voice to tell it with, everything just came out of the woodwork!
dimestop
dimestop 21st Sep 2021 22:32 - 4 years ago
Great track xs the vox are great text to voice, very clever, the instruments are great and that guitar wow,brilliant Michael
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
thanks, pal — i love txt-to-vox, i never leave home without it! that japanese-english voice is just the weirdest ##### idea i’ve come across since chris suggested toad-licking.
Zootman
Zootman 21st Sep 2021 11:44 - 4 years ago
You been licking toads I reckon. I love these weird musical collages you put together, this is arty as hell and I mean that in a nice way. I loved the sound effect through the intro, and some really cool guitars, especially liked the acoustic at 1:27.
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
well, yes, ihad my first toad before leaving the crib. this morning, i mean. thanks, mate!
RitajustRita
RitajustRita 21st Sep 2021 09:43 - 4 years ago
wow Michael...this is special!!!
How you come with this combination..the guitar in it..love it!!!
Al the sound effects...nice mister!!!
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
ha, yea this was loaded — the story evokes a lot of pictures for me. this was fun making with all the cuts!
sirefox
sirefox 21st Sep 2021 08:13 - 4 years ago
Una obra de arte hermano Michael, esto está muy por encima de nosotros, muy evolucionado. Impresionante la voz sintética, suena muy real, y los efectos de lujo igual que la mezcla. El bajo potente y la guitarra seductora igual que los sintetizadores y el órgano. Enorme tema, muy innovador.Que tengas un buen día compañero. Paz y salud.
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
jaja, ¡no tanto evolucionado sino simplemente en paz con todas las demás criaturas! Atesoro tus escuchas, amigo, ¡mantente bien!
Angelyeux777
Angelyeux777 21st Sep 2021 05:49 - 4 years ago
MY goodness! this is well quirky! haha but I like it. This is a display of brilliantly thinking clean outside the box, very Avant-Garde indeed. Another mind trip of a track by you. A Very Inventive piece of musical art. Kudos.
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
ms. A! i’m moving to your rhythm, even tho you might not tell from this track! it’s an old tale — i love looking to those stories for inspiration!
theHumps
theHumps 21st Sep 2021 04:32 - 4 years ago
Well that was different! Text to voice synth? Interesting. The voice sounds like something from star wars. The words were cool and with that effect on them it really went well with the sounds and effects you created.

I've come to expect a "no holds barred" type of approach to your music, which always makes a listen an experience. Thanks!

Wayne
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
thank you for such kind words, Wayne! that voice kills me — who would develop an english text to japanese accented voice? that’s no holds barred!
pseudoble
pseudoble 21st Sep 2021 03:36 - 4 years ago
Love the glitch and the quirky vox and the various gorgeous very musical interludes and variety of instruments and sounds, amazingly it all holds together very well despite the disparate elements - masterful work
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
thanks, man! this was one where i think i was able to follow my text pretty faithfully.
ioncewas
ioncewas 21st Sep 2021 03:14 - 4 years ago
nice one indeed, has nice swing to it
xstokes
xstokes replied 21st Sep 2021 - 4 years ago
gracias, ion! glad you liked the beat!

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