This is a very cool pop song Scott. The vocals are great, who is singing? The horns and strings at 3:30 is a nice dynamic change. Drums sound nice. You always seem to have even mixes, everything in it's place.
Thanks allot, Wayne. Glad you like it. The vocals were some samples I found on the net somewhere awhile back. Glad you like the orchestration. I have a great passion for orchestral music, having played in a few in my younger days. I love it when bands opt to have an orchestra back them.
Just a short time here .... and happy to discover this track that has not aged (in concept) even if with your knowledge "technical" of today, have brought him even more shine and radiance. The guitar is discrette but effective. It is the voice of whom?
The mood you set right away is perfect with the strings. The build up is great and the song really develops nicely as it goes. What is that effect on her vocals in the middle, sounds like it is used on a guitar track also. Is it a fast tremolo or something along those lines?
Mix is great and the ending is very cool as well. Simple guitar parts like the picking at around 4:05 I just love. Reminds me of the guitar lick in "Get Off of My Cloud" by the Stones that continually plays through the song.
Rock, pop...whatever, it's good, plain and simple!
Cool composition on this one, and I am deciding that only based on the first minute. Pleasing melodic passages to compliment the chords you've used. Seems like virtual instruments, but they are used quite well! I like the dynamic feel of the mix/master here too. I'm guessing that those are real guitars though, they have a nice tone. Who did these vocals? They are pretty potent. Not my usual listening preference, but it has a lot of power to it! Great work!
Now THAT is one hell of an intro. I loved it! So capturing. You had so much control of the track, and with funk that is absolutely important. I love the brass that was used. Is the brass VST, or actual playing? Because they sound very realisitc. If they are VST's, what are they called, my friend? This is one very funky piece of work, no doubt. You couldn't possibly receive my fav faster. So much creativity is involved, which inspires me for my current Funk/Jazz track I'm working on. I encourage you, and who all was involved to do more of this. Incredible live solos with the keys and the guitars. Much respect! Peace!
If you are going to know a heavier rock band, Sabbath was a good choice. I had never seen Orange amps till I saw them in a film clip using them.
The beginning was a bit deceiving, wasn't expecting all that happens after that! What do you have for effects on the rhythm guitar around 1:28. It is interesting for sure. The choir pad was different. :) Drums are clean and punchy and the guitars sound great. Tons of energy just like Sabbath had.
Thanks allot. The drums are my Aleses electronic kit set to the Metal setting. I wish I was able to use my acoustic kit, but it's just not possible where I live. The Alesis also allow for different music styles.
hi Scott. I really liked fine sounding guitars in here. I do not really get the choirs, probably it is a refference to the older rock music you mentioned... Overall a powerful piece with some very good riffs. NIce one! Alex
Many thanks for your comment. As I mentioned, I'm not an authority on metal, but I have heard some earlier stuff that had the choir. I know Gothic Metal uses choirs a good bit.
This is ultra unique here...creative rock track with your gifted play...great groovies and huge technicality with awesome riffing and soloing...man, it's really cool...back in time but innovative too...that choir stg makes it unforgettable...
Thankx for the upload Scott...went to dl immediately with my fav...
Thank you so much, Danke...You're too kind. So glad you like it enough to download it. To me, having people download my stuff is as important as a kind word, but I do love to read those words!
Hi Scott,
Great track.
There is not so much to say about this: very professional, all the elements (guitar, voice, drums) are simply "perfect".
Very well done!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: I did not mention explicitly the bass, it is also very good, a bit "understated" but that's exactly what the track needs. So it is perfect as well :-)
I always dig your mixes, they are very clean and your choice of panning here makes me think deep about such things. Great guitar and wah effects. There is so much to listen to in your tracks but they never seem crowded. Always a pleasure!
Thanks allot for checking it out. I appreciate your comment about my tracks never seeming crowded. I do realize I put allot of stuff in my tracks and sometime think I may be overdoing it, so it's good to hear I'm not.
Thanks for your comment. I remember the early days of panning when it was more aggressive than today. I like the sound of different instruments mainly coming out of one speaker rather than both. Not sure if it's right or wrong, but it just sounds better to me.
Definitely it is hard to put in one exact genre...but this is bloody good...vocs are pop/rock/hip a bit, guitars,bass are surely funk, the drums are new wave plus some strings from the classical side...awesome track Scott...
Always loved the works from the team but this song is very close to me...I think the mood...
Thank you so much, Danke. So glad you like and took the time to comment. I always love receiving and reading your kind words.
Actually, this track started out as funk, but I found some cool pellas that fit well, and it just started taking on a life of it's own. I actually like it when that happens, because I usually get something out of my comfort zone.
Glad you like my track and took time to comment. Actually, I hadn't noticed the bass sounding like the Seinfeld theme, but you are right! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'm not too familiar with Daft Punk, though.
so refreshing to hear this feel! never heard that talk-box effect at the beginning. that is a new sound for me. very slick arrangement and mix. neat solos by different instruments and of course the skatting is classic. When the piano takes a turn at 2:08 it is a perfect moment. fun track!
The talk-box has been around awhile. Most people knew of the talk-box from Peter Frampton's album. I don't know if it's used much in today's music, since, other than jazz, I don't listen to too much new stuff.
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Peace...TG.
Thanks allot for your listen and hitting me up with your kind words. Glad you like it.
Cheers,
Scott
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Tip of my hat to all involved!
Wayne
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Scott
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Just a short time here .... and happy to discover this track that has not aged (in concept) even if with your knowledge "technical" of today, have brought him even more shine and radiance. The guitar is discrette but effective. It is the voice of whom?
Dan
The vocals were some I found on the net some time ago.
Cheers,
Scott
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Mix is great and the ending is very cool as well. Simple guitar parts like the picking at around 4:05 I just love. Reminds me of the guitar lick in "Get Off of My Cloud" by the Stones that continually plays through the song.
Rock, pop...whatever, it's good, plain and simple!
Wayne
Thanks allot for your comment and kind words. Glad you like my track.
I believe that effect your hearing is a fast delay.
Cheers,
Scott
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Glad you like it and took time to let me know.
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Scott
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South Side Records
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Scott
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Thanks allot for checking it out and taking time to comment.
Yeah, this is a combination of VST's and real instruments and the vocals were a few different samples I had in my toolbox that seemed to fit in well.
Cheers,
Scott
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~GO
I agree...Funk is quite tight. The brass is my Kontakt VST and is one of my favorites. Brass can be tough to get right without sounding too midi.
I do have plans to do much more of this style. My page has a few more similar to this if you want to check it out.
Cheers,
Scott
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The beginning was a bit deceiving, wasn't expecting all that happens after that! What do you have for effects on the rhythm guitar around 1:28. It is interesting for sure. The choir pad was different. :) Drums are clean and punchy and the guitars sound great. Tons of energy just like Sabbath had.
Very cool Scott and James!
Wayne
To be honest, I can't answer your question on the effects on the guitar. I'm not a guitarist, so don't know.
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Scott
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Many thanks for your comment. As I mentioned, I'm not an authority on metal, but I have heard some earlier stuff that had the choir. I know Gothic Metal uses choirs a good bit.
Cheers,
Scott
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Yeah, Eddie did mention something about stopping by your pad and laying down a track...Good job, Eddie!
Cheers,
Scott
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This is ultra unique here...creative rock track with your gifted play...great groovies and huge technicality with awesome riffing and soloing...man, it's really cool...back in time but innovative too...that choir stg makes it unforgettable...
Thankx for the upload Scott...went to dl immediately with my fav...
Standing ovation, Danke
Cheers,
Scott
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Great track.
There is not so much to say about this: very professional, all the elements (guitar, voice, drums) are simply "perfect".
Very well done!
Ciao, Domenico
PS: I did not mention explicitly the bass, it is also very good, a bit "understated" but that's exactly what the track needs. So it is perfect as well :-)
My sincerest apologies for missing a reply to your comment. Not sure what happened, but I'm sorry.
Thanks so much for your kind words. So glad you like it and took time to comment, even if I'm slow with my reply back.
Cheers,
Scott
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Wayne
Thanks allot for checking it out. I appreciate your comment about my tracks never seeming crowded. I do realize I put allot of stuff in my tracks and sometime think I may be overdoing it, so it's good to hear I'm not.
Cheers,
Scott
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Thanks for your comment. I remember the early days of panning when it was more aggressive than today. I like the sound of different instruments mainly coming out of one speaker rather than both. Not sure if it's right or wrong, but it just sounds better to me.
Cheers,
Scott
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Scott
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I also love that moving bass line and the jangly guitar work. Cru
So glad you like it and took time to hit me up with your kind words. It's really appreciated.
Cheers,
Scott
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Always loved the works from the team but this song is very close to me...I think the mood...
Faved, dl, handshake, Danke
Actually, this track started out as funk, but I found some cool pellas that fit well, and it just started taking on a life of it's own. I actually like it when that happens, because I usually get something out of my comfort zone.
Cheers,
Scott
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Glad you like it and took time to comment.
Yeah, that's the brass instrument in the Kontakt VST.
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Scott
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What a treat. Excellent work!
RW
Glad you like my track and took time to comment. Actually, I hadn't noticed the bass sounding like the Seinfeld theme, but you are right! Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I'm not too familiar with Daft Punk, though.
Cheers,
Scott
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Scott
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full of flavour...
Solid mix clean spaced groove, harmonics on the mark in the
blend...
Very well done...Scott
Peace...TG.
Really appreciate you checking in and leaving your kind words. So glad you like my track.
Cheers,
Scott
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The talk-box has been around awhile. Most people knew of the talk-box from Peter Frampton's album. I don't know if it's used much in today's music, since, other than jazz, I don't listen to too much new stuff.
Cheers,
Scott