Description : This piece originated when i sent AJ the instrumental to my track 'Strange Dub Days' which featured her acapella 'My Own Beating Heart'... an experience led her to write down some lyrics in which she put to form over the instrumental..remastered and reworked the original inspired by the vocals in which she supplied.....Big thanks to AJ for doing this......Soul/Dub?.....possible update dependant.
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Comments (16)
If you have time take a listen and give Salook some feedback.
No problem with honest and constructive feedback. I'm sort of not sure what the point is in just leaving "Sweet tune. Liked the guitar!" or similar on people's music (I get quite a bit of that. Nice, but not that useful to me). Something of substance might help them and any decent musician should have a fair bit to say, especially if there's room for improvement.
YOU HAVE TALENT .. NO BONES ABOUT IT. I like how you like to think outside the box ,, very like myself Salook! I have listened to all that you have here. I like what you do.
Check me out & here my thoughts in transition! Respect, Peace & Love.
I'm going to go against the grain of all the other reviews and say that, as good as this is, I feel it could be better. It needs to have a more distinctive change and probably build to something bigger. But maybe that's just how I like to hear and make music so no problem if you're happy with it as it is.
I thought you could have varied the drums more eg perhaps sent the hats double tempo or something. Good atmosphere and vibe and vocals but not enough memorable bits for me. Along the same lines, good simple groove but plods along too much. I'd enjoy it if I was out listening to it somewhere (just in terms of the vibe) but I don't think it has the vitality and depth of truly great music (and I'm sure that's what you're aiming to make) or enough memorable riffs or solos or dramatic moments.
Good work anyway and hope you appreciate that this is constructive criticism based on my genuine reaction to it.
Man I hear you...for I am and never will be 100% satisfied with my tracks!...always feel there is room for improvements...especially as I am learning my trade!...thanks again for the honest and constructive feedback...lots for me to take away..much appreciated man...will be over to listen to you again soon!
Hey Malu, nice to meet you and thanks for the great review, good of Abe to direct you to this one..not familiar with Mount Eden but will be sure to check them out, thanks again for listening, appreciate your input. peace.
I can't believe I missed this one by you. I really glad I found it because it is so smooth. It sounds of great work and passion. You guys were meant to do music together! peace bud, hope all is going well for ya. rick Oh, thanks for sharing it with us.. :)
My man, good to see ya and thanks for stopping in, owe everything to Anomoly Jonez for this track, man she owned it completely, feeling grateful, cheers for the encouraging words my man, appreciated, cheers.
big breathtaking sound! man this is it!
outdid yourself here man. did i say this was BIG?!
man Anomoly just let go and melted into the mix.
Massive and Crucial fe sure!
Beautiful meh Bredda
hey a 320 suddenly appearing in my in box would just cause me to grin from ear ta ear.........
Hey my main man, thanks for your great words as always, feeling blessed AJ got her soul on this...really man track would be nothing without her great vocal skills..cheers bro...gonna write you an email.
Hey, I wanted to ask you?
What version of Ableton are you rocking at the moment?
I updated to 8.2 and I wanted to just warn you, DON'T DO IT! lol
I can't really do anything lately because it just crashes with every other move.
Impeccable stuff tho bro.
Love this.
Haha I want to beg you to let me do a remix (and quite possibly ruin it lol)
but yea.
Thanks for sharing this!
I haven't yet jumped ship still rocking on Cubase, was going to try out Ableton till Cubase 5 came on the scene, its a good piece of software and i am just getting into rewiring Reason,
Iv'e got the protools Mbox sitting boxed, but i need to really get my hard drive and computer organised before i set it up, otherwise i will just kill my computer lol
Thanks again for the big digs man, feeling blessed that AJ would want to get on a track like this...she is awesome.
A remix? glitch this baby lol, i'll make contact with AJ and get her permission, the way she delivered on this track...man she owns it now lol
This is wicked! I love the haunting music you've created! Aj's vocals are in top form on this one as well! An excellent colab! Great job mixing and mastering this track! I'm very impressed! Faved for sure!
Thanks my friend for the listen and feedback..agreed...AJ on top form here, feel very lucky to have her on this track, thanks for the compliments buddy always looking to improve on my mastering..thanks for the fav..take care, cheers.
WOAH. This is... so absolutely amazing. You're by far one of my favorite Dub artists. Here, or anywhere for that matter. This song just has the spacey, heavy feel down PAT. Someday when I'm back home, I'm gonna spark up a little of the sacrament and just zone out to this track. Work like this reminds me of how much room I have to grow personally, and it's exciting.
Wow man cheers for the huge compliment, very encouraging and makes me want to do more of this kinda work..this track i reckon would be nothing without Anomoly Jonez, she done a great job. cheers again buddy for the great review.. peace.
Really great Stephen!!! Reminds me a bit of Massive Attack. Levels sound really good. Did you realise that you are Fife's pioneering Soul Dubber? Good stuff!
Fifes pioneering soul Dubber....i like that lol, cheer buddy..as you know i am always working to better myself especially on the mastering side of things...the thumbs up from you is always a great boost..cheers neebs.
Thanks a bunch Becca...used a few of AJ's pellas in the past and always respected her talents..so to have a proper collaboration with her was such a Buzz..thanks for your kind words..peace.
Cheers alividlife...I was hoping you would catch this one....as you know I am trying to master my mastering lol...big words from you make me feel good.. honestly man.
Yeah that middle break down, stressed myself over that part, it felt empty, even though it was for just a short spell, felt something could be added there.....tried a few things and opted for a single sound effect just to break the routine, anything to forward wanted to stay throughout the rest of the track and I didn't want to take attention away from AJ's vibe.....and you are right man, so proud of this...gotta make sure I don't lose it....one to look back on. cheers bro.
Anomoly is major man and to have her contribute to this piece just made my day.....infact year, so glad you could get to this buddy. cheers for the fave
Description : A dub track with a bit of soul (I think)
This track is finished but i walays looking for any collab for a future track. Especially with vocalists. Contact me !
Description : Vocal Stem is available for download.
Place your verse in the middle and add any instruments you like to play. This is why I left so much space on the track.
Video and track stems are linked in my profile page. Click the avatar and grab hi-res files. :)
Have fun!
Description : Another song that stuck in my brain. This is my take on the song, In The End, by Linkin Park.
With other words, it´s just a cover, made by me.
Description : Chilled out ambient transcendental dub. Grab yo drank and grab some shrub.
Sit back, relax and spark it up and sip the drips from out ya cup.
Check me out & here my thoughts in transition! Respect, Peace & Love.
I thought you could have varied the drums more eg perhaps sent the hats double tempo or something. Good atmosphere and vibe and vocals but not enough memorable bits for me. Along the same lines, good simple groove but plods along too much. I'd enjoy it if I was out listening to it somewhere (just in terms of the vibe) but I don't think it has the vitality and depth of truly great music (and I'm sure that's what you're aiming to make) or enough memorable riffs or solos or dramatic moments.
Good work anyway and hope you appreciate that this is constructive criticism based on my genuine reaction to it.
The track kinda reminds me of Mount Eden it's just that this is a bit better!
I like the eerie sound and the dark vibe that you've got going as well as the drums. Those are pure gold!
I think you've found a great style to fit AJ's vocals! I had to fave you know!
Amazing work!
-Malu-
So thanks for the memories and great work.
thanks for the listen buddy, cheers
outdid yourself here man. did i say this was BIG?!
man Anomoly just let go and melted into the mix.
Massive and Crucial fe sure!
Beautiful meh Bredda
hey a 320 suddenly appearing in my in box would just cause me to grin from ear ta ear.........
Love the stretching man... Gah lol
Hey, I wanted to ask you?
What version of Ableton are you rocking at the moment?
I updated to 8.2 and I wanted to just warn you, DON'T DO IT! lol
I can't really do anything lately because it just crashes with every other move.
Impeccable stuff tho bro.
Love this.
Haha I want to beg you to let me do a remix (and quite possibly ruin it lol)
but yea.
Thanks for sharing this!
I haven't yet jumped ship still rocking on Cubase, was going to try out Ableton till Cubase 5 came on the scene, its a good piece of software and i am just getting into rewiring Reason,
Iv'e got the protools Mbox sitting boxed, but i need to really get my hard drive and computer organised before i set it up, otherwise i will just kill my computer lol
Thanks again for the big digs man, feeling blessed that AJ would want to get on a track like this...she is awesome.
A remix? glitch this baby lol, i'll make contact with AJ and get her permission, the way she delivered on this track...man she owns it now lol
cheers.
Thank you sir!
Wow.
I would buy this.
These are those tracks, that you will look back on for the rest of your life, and then say to yourself
I MADE THIS!
Totally boring nit-picking thoughts...
Some pads lol... I hear it in the middle.
But then again. Space.
Dynamics.
This is Epic.
Yeah that middle break down, stressed myself over that part, it felt empty, even though it was for just a short spell, felt something could be added there.....tried a few things and opted for a single sound effect just to break the routine, anything to forward wanted to stay throughout the rest of the track and I didn't want to take attention away from AJ's vibe.....and you are right man, so proud of this...gotta make sure I don't lose it....one to look back on. cheers bro.
Faved
John
Jamie.