Not a dream

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finestrat

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« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2017, 01:55:27 PM »
I like that, sounds really professional

adamfarr

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« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2017, 03:08:45 PM »
Hi there - that bassline rhythm really makes this one stand out. Your vocals also sounding very natural here. I think you often get the processing spot on but here I like how you can't obviously hear it.

Interesting double negative there in the lyrics: amazing the world of difference between "I can't believe you're not a dream" and "I can believe you're a dream". I might steal that technique one day!

Neil C

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« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2017, 09:15:23 PM »
Kevin,
Strong tune like it.
Vocals sound natural and the rhythms propel it with intent.
Clever melodies and harmonies around 1.40 provides interesting contrast.
Please to hear not the only one with occasional lapses in filing..
 :)
neil
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Jamie

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« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2017, 09:34:57 AM »
Hi Kev, another cracker, the acoustic guitar at the start made me think of Supertramp.Love the synth bass that really works well. Your usual quality recording and production, nice one mate!
Cheers
Jamie

I just noticed I didn't mention your vocals, but that goes without saying ;) ;D

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« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2017, 09:45:36 AM »
Loved the song.  What I loved the most was that wonderful Ryhthmic, repetitive bass line.

That is unusual and REALLY grabbed my attention in a very good way. 

Three years ago, I'd have liked it, but wouldn't have known why.  This forum has done a lot for my listening skills.
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« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2017, 09:19:05 AM »
I was worried that this piece was not finished enough so did not post it until desperation set in when i lost six months worth of projects, thankfully it was well received...

thank you all for listening..
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« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2017, 10:39:01 AM »

 Hi Kev

 Another belter in your unmistakable style.
 Especially liked the tone on the solo synth...
 thought it was a gtr for a sec ;D and what you
 did with the drums toward the end.

 Your usual high standard, always a pleasure ;D

Nowt as queer as folk...........my gran

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« Reply #22 on: February 01, 2017, 03:14:14 PM »
Hi Kevin,

Why are you not famous? Your productivity, creativity, skill and ear for a melody are impeccable. This is another in a seemingly endless flow of classy material which appears to come with no effort. Baffling.

I liked it very much BTW and have no negative comments.

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HenryOFarrell

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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2017, 04:12:30 PM »
Cool song man! The sound effect that comes in after the first verse, just before the second one is really cool!

I also like the way you haven't gone for a 'conventional' chorus, and have decided to have a recurring one liner instead.

Cant wait for more!

Cheers,
Henry O'Farrell

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« Reply #24 on: February 01, 2017, 08:24:45 PM »
This transports me back to 1985 better than Back to the Future ever could. And in fact this song could easily be on the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto Vice City my favourite ever video game. thanks for the nostalgia trip. its a a good tune too. well done mate

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« Reply #25 on: February 01, 2017, 10:04:07 PM »
you have a really nice voice.

this song sort of puts me on edge.  to my ear it has an unresolved feel that is sort of disturbing... not in a bad way... i know its something about the key/progression, but my grasp of theory is limited.

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« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2017, 10:34:52 AM »
Good commercial sounding production - could easily imagine hearing it being played on the radio during the morning commute.  Like the sound of the guitar versus the electronic bass line and the way you've avoided the bog standard 4-to-the-floor drum rhythm.  Excellent!