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28th Feb 2010 22:22 - 15 years ago
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Description : This is an experimental track for me in several ways. All of the percussion sounds were individually programmed on my Microkorg synth, which gives them a very unique sound. I played some acoustic electric guitar for this one, which I don't do very often. It's played in C phrygian mode. It's somewhat minimal, but I like it this way. I'd love to hear what you think! From the Spivkurl album "Strong Like Squirrel."

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

Salook
Salook 28th Jul 2011 22:39 - 13 years ago
Nice one, interesting to come across a track in which you have played guitar on....rare treat and shows just how experimental you are...percussions are very cool...no easy task...love it!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Yeah, I need to play guitar more often. It's nice to add a live feel to my music every now and then! Glad you liked the percussion! Thanks for the review and fave!
ShortBusMusic
ShortBusMusic 18th May 2011 20:16 - 13 years ago
Man, this is what comes to mind when I think of the pure definition of fusion. Great mix of a lot of different elements and styles. Love the modal tones....probably one of the best musical discoveries ever.

As is this song :)

Faved for sure.

Well done.

Bear
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
I'm glad you agree on the choice of genre for this track! Fusion is so fun for experimenting! I love playing in modes, I just wish I was better at it! Thanks so much for your comments and the fave!
Badhuman
Badhuman 6th Feb 2011 19:58 - 14 years ago
Very hip track. The fact that you used a micro korg for the percussion is even hipper. Sounds more like a gregorian than phrygian mode. ;)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hey, thank you so much for your comments! Yeah the microkorg is fun for making weird sounds! I could be wrong about the mode I suppose... ha ha!
HaruTune
HaruTune 1st Feb 2011 18:05 - 14 years ago
Some crazy experiment with sounds...

I like it.

Nice work.

Respect

-=-Haro-=-
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Thanks very much for stopping by to listen! This was a fun one to create! Your comments are appreciated!
EVRiM
EVRiM 17th Jan 2011 20:27 - 14 years ago
Of Merchant, Natural Thing and NEver Again, this is my favorite. I think it's b/c you're using the synth to create "the band" and then you have a distinct lead - actually achieved with the two sounds. My only thing would be to go deeper with writing your melody line for those leads. Go deeper into your talents, thoughts and feelings to see what lies there to be written. :) And somehow still keep it simple.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Thanks so much for your in depth review! I realize that my melodies are a bit superficial sometimes... I think it's almost become my trademark.. ha ha! I really appreciate your comments and suggestions!
SIXTY6
SIXTY6 1st Jan 2011 13:11 - 14 years ago
I've downloaded it I just love it. Reminds me of Lemon Jelly's Nice Weather for Ducks in a strange sort of way great track thanks for sharing.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hey, thanks so much! I'm glad you could get into this track! I'm not familiar with Lemon Jelly, I'll have to look them up! Thanks for the listen and DL!
FACADE
FACADE 24th Dec 2010 23:15 - 14 years ago
Really dig this tune wierd and wonderful.

FACADE
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Thanks so much! Glad you could get into it!
nolochemical
nolochemical 18th Dec 2010 18:07 - 14 years ago
Totally love the glitch, @ChrissG yeah I know can't place it though. Great track =)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Thanks so much for your comments! I'm glad you liked it! Take care!
DonnieVyros
DonnieVyros 16th Dec 2010 09:53 - 14 years ago
Play 2 now...

I absolutely love the plucked guitar on this. Did you use nylon strings? I think what makes 'em so great is that humanized sound quality they have (can see you playin 'em live, ya know). Kind of pairs well with the super artificial sound of the drum machine ya used on here. On that end I really dug the shakers and effected hits ya got. And sometimes it's good to keep things minim. Too many folks wanna throw everything at us at once these days it seems. Sorta nice when we're able to take a step back from that to just get swallowed up by the vibe and grooves of what's there. The only thing I wasn't so keen on is that one sound font ya used for the synth lead, but we've talked about that before and that's just me it seems. Anyways, nicely done mate. Later on!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Yeah, the guitar turned out nice on this one! No it's steel strings, but I can hear why you thought it was nylon. I'm glad you think the guitar works well with the artificial percussion, I know it's an odd pairing. Was definitely a song that needed to be minimal, I'm glad you agree! Sorry you didn't like the sound font, I guess I'm bad at choosing those, atleast for your tastes. Thanks so much for the listen and review!
DeadPixel
DeadPixel 5th Dec 2010 01:48 - 14 years ago
love that trebley glitchy beat, did you use a squeeze filter on it? This actually reminds me a lot of the residents! Definitely something you don't hear everyday!

Kevin
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Thanks for stopping by! No, that glitchy beat didn't use a squeeze filter. All drum sounds were individually programmed on my microkorg and used raw. I haven't heard much of the residents, maybe I'll have to look them up! Thank you for your kind comments and the fave!
ChrissG
ChrissG 27th Nov 2010 18:39 - 14 years ago
thought id drop by man.. really liked this very quirky the plucked instrument reminds me of a song that is on the tip of my tounge.. lol.. but great production here man.. keep em coming
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Thanks so much for your kind comments! I think the production on this is good too. I really appreciate you stopping by to listen!
DFury
DFury 7th Nov 2010 15:38 - 14 years ago
I'm a percussions freak, this was audiophilic fun for my ears. Guitar plays in nicely, nice job. - DF
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Cool, I'm glad you liked the percussion on this one, they were really fun to program on my synth. Thanks for your comment on the guitar! I appreciate you taking the time to listen and review!
TraXnCtrl
TraXnCtrl 26th Oct 2010 10:38 - 14 years ago
wow you are right about the unique sounds you have created....nice melodies and enjoying your crunchy beats
well done
Trax
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Yeah it was fun to design those sounds. I'm glad you enjoyed the melodies too, they were a pleasure to play. Thanks so much for stopping by to review!
BrokenScythe
BrokenScythe 6th Oct 2010 02:28 - 14 years ago
This is a very relaxed chill track. Fun and simple, unique and rolling. Just feels good, the guitar is extremely relaxing.
Its odd, that scale you played in is very different, but its nice!
I enjoyed this Spiv!

Great work
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Your comments are much appreciated! This was a fun track to do, and I'd like to do more like it. Just got to get inspired on the guitar again! I like the phrygian mode, it's got a nice sound to it. Thanks much for listening and reviewing!
smr
smr 1st Oct 2010 20:10 - 14 years ago
This Track is... wait...wait...AWESOME! :)
Can't describe it, I've just sitting here with a smile^^
aaand I want ur programming skills!! ;)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hey, you're too kind! Glad I could put a smile on your face! Programming skills just come with time, keep it up and you'll get there! Thanks very much for the review, you made me smile too!
KooLKYLE
KooLKYLE 18th Sep 2010 19:14 - 14 years ago
i love the beats would it be possible to get a loop of it :D this song is nice and mellow and a little trippy :D good job :D
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Yeah the drums turned out nice on this track. I would upload a loop, but my CD burner is dead so I can't transfer from my studio to my internet computer. So I'm sorry about that! Thanks for your comments friend!
sirsilver1968
sirsilver1968 10th Sep 2010 19:56 - 14 years ago
A very unique and infectious groove you have going on there, definitely my kind of track, well done :)
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hey, thank you so much! Your words please me greatly! Glad you like the groove! I appreciate the review my friend!
JohnBoutilier
JohnBoutilier 6th Sep 2010 17:26 - 14 years ago
I totally enjoy this. This is the second tune I've listened to in a row that demonstrates great uniqeness, the former being a track by MichaelStokes. As I said in the review of his track, it is a quality lacking in many artists.

I will definitely be checking out more of your work

All The Best

John
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Great uniqueness, eh? That's quite a compliment! Thank you so much for listening!
Nosleeves
Nosleeves 20th Aug 2010 02:14 - 14 years ago
this is odd but cool i dont know it sounds like a bad dream but has a good outcome,i like the paino sound along with tah werid chripping sound too lol

good tune

PS im still on vacation but upload a track i re did check it out.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Yes, I agree this is definitely odd, but I'm glad you could get into it anyway! Bad dream with a good outcome, that pretty much says it all! Thanks so much for the review!
Stylah
Stylah 9th Aug 2010 08:41 - 14 years ago
hey man I love your tunes also...very quirky and Kraftwerk (this tune especially) and I'm a big Kraftwerk fan keep them coming
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hey thank you so much! I didn't think of Kraftwerk when doing this tune, but I see what you mean. Quite a compliment, I appreciate it!
DJsDragoN
DJsDragoN 11th Jul 2010 20:07 - 14 years ago
Hey Man! Interesting combination of sounds in this track! While listening I get the feel of walking down the streets of a foreign city looking in at the stores searching for interesting things to take back with me! The use of guitar is perfect for the song and the heavy percussion works real well in giving this track originality and making it unique! Great stuff! Keep up surprising us with your new sounds! Added to faves also!
Keep up the good work!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Yeah I wanted to experiment with unusual combinations of sounds on this one, and acoustic guitar isn't often used with electronics like this. Sounds like it took you on a nice journey, I hope you found something to bring back with you. Thanks so much for your review and for the fave! You've made me smile!
SGN
SGN 2nd Jul 2010 18:12 - 14 years ago
This is pretty weird, and in a good way. I loved the song the minute the acoustic guitar came in at the start. To me, those almost mellow acoustic chords give your song a normal, melodic base and it just combines perfectly with the extremely strange percussion and synth.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
I'm glad you could find it weird in a good way, that's kind of the intention...haha! I think the acoustic guitar turned out nicely too, and yes it makes a good contrast with the percussion. Thanks so much for listening and reviewing!
clinthammerMUSIC
clinthammerMUSIC 28th Jun 2010 04:54 - 14 years ago
This takes me on a journey! the atmosphere is a eerie with the de-tuning on the synths and all, an awesome eerie. The guitar loops sound really good with this track. I like the glitchy drums a lot.
Those synths are freakin' sweet!

Great job, Spiv!
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
I'm glad you could enjoy the journey! I'd never thought of this as eerie, but I see what you mean. Glad you liked the guitar, synth, and drums since that's about all there is to this track! Ha ha! Thanks much for listening and reviewing!
rfalkenburg
rfalkenburg 25th Jun 2010 18:19 - 14 years ago
I stopped by but nobody was home, so I sat down and listened to this one. I enjoy the visits, and it is production like this that will keep me coming back. It was smooth and easy on the ears but I felt the beat. I listened to it while going through an old photo album and it went very well for concentration. I like this style. I recommend Tronic Beat Club or This Really Sucks on my page next. Based on your taste, these should be entertaining.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hey I'm glad you liked this one! That's cool you say it went well for concentration, that's good feedback! I'll definitely stop by and check out your tracks! Thanks for the review my friend!
Drakarta
Drakarta 16th Jun 2010 22:12 - 14 years ago
For some reason this track makes me think of some kind of bizarre twisted kids show where everyone's dead but they try to make everything all happy anyway... in a good way. I really like it, it's different and original which are the two best qualities a track can have, in my opinion.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
That's an interesting take on this song! At the time I was wishing I had a wine merchant, so I could get some quality wines haha. Different and original is quite a compliment! Thank you so much for your helpful comments and for listening!
Kikajon
Kikajon 5th May 2010 23:39 - 14 years ago
This is an amazing tune, Spiv!
Oddly enough I get the feel of a summer meadow with bugs and birds – it's so full of life. And when the track is over, I'm sitting here with a big smile. Thanks man.
/pmk
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
I really appreciate your comments! I can see what you mean about the summer meadow, I get similar imagery with this track. I'm glad I could make you smile! Thanks for listening!

BTW is PMK your initials? Because those are my initials too!
DextDee
DextDee 20th Mar 2010 07:15 - 14 years ago
all thru out the song i was waiting for the "how i wonder what u are" part. u know, because the song was always playing to me in my head "twinkle twinkle little star"
def experimental man. no further words i say, let's keep experimenting.

DextDee
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
I see what you mean about the "how i wonder what you are" part, as this song is somewhat lacking in a resolution. If I were to change anything that would be it...I just suck so much at playing guitar it would be a challenge. Glad you could get into this track though. Thanks for the listen and review!
n0mad23
n0mad23 19th Mar 2010 23:10 - 14 years ago
I know this guy! The Merchant Honest Abe and his Entheogenic Emporium. Here in the freefall market of Anak Brunei's Obsidian Palace you can find the purist Clarity within 200,000 miles.

The tuning is really strange, but like most unfamiliars you get used to it quickly. By the 3rd play makes sense. The 4th for me got the favorite, and I get it.

I think next to aforementioned "Clarity" this is my favorite track of yours.
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Heh, any merchant with an entheogenic emporium sounds good to me! This title was actually referring to wine merchants, as I was craving wine big time when I started this song. More specifically what I had in mind was the wine merchant in the episode of The Avengers titled "the secrets broker", and wishing I could buy my wine from him.

I'm glad you could get used to the tuning of this track! For some reason modal keys are what I use most often when playing guitar, it seems to connect the ancient with the modern to my ears.

Thanks very much for the fave and the entertaining review! Also thank you for referring to "Clarity", it's nice to have a song remembered!
Mosaic
Mosaic 14th Mar 2010 09:37 - 14 years ago
Hello my friend

Stranger lol, mate what a cool track, I think the slight off key affect works brilliantly in this great piece of work, as the Spiv touch and sound about it, man you have a great style that you have built up in the time I have been here on this great site, so enjoy listening to your works man, so diff then whats on the site, but soooooooo good, love it all. instant fav from you my friend...Peace Spiv...Estefano...
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
Hello friend! It makes me really happy that you liked this one enough to fave it! It's been slow to get reviews on this track, so I though maybe it was no good! Your reviews always help me feel better about things though! This one was really fun and challenging to create, so it's good to get some feedback! Thank you very much for taking time out to listen and review!
theHumps
theHumps 28th Feb 2010 23:08 - 15 years ago
Hey Spiv, this is different, the key that this is in is freaking me out, lol, some of it almost sounds out of key. Is that the C phrygian mode you described, never heard of that. It is different sounding that's for sure. The guitars sounds nice.

Wayne
Spivkurl
Spivkurl replied Unknown
I agree the key is a little freaky on this one! I had to find a scale that contained C# C and A# to go with the bass line, and the phrygian seemed to work. The lead synth I think might deviate from that scale a bit, but only in a blue note sort of way. Glad you liked the guitar, I wish I was better at playing it...heh. Thanks for your review my friend!

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