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| Holding On by ShadowofNine | 1 day ago |
| I love this type of arrangement. Keeping an underlying riff going whilst building up and stripping away various layers. It's not the sort of thing you find in the charts. | |
| Empty Bottles and Oval-Shaped Dreams by PinkFreud | 1 day ago |
| There is something deliciously retro about this one. It starts off like Hellacopters and Offspring but finishes with a touch of Zombies. Did I mention I love retro? | |
| Abstract # 2 by ShadowofNine | 7 days ago |
| It's like a metamorphosis. Vangelis turning into Wakeman and then Jarre, alternating. All with an ample dose of Dave. My cup of tea. | |
| JUST LIKE CATS by Barretok | 24 days ago |
| Nice one B. I've said it before. Your knack of using delay effects is second to none. I don't know how you do it. It always sounds so clean and so right. It's as much your trade mark as your unique voice. |
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| Masagna by Zombre | 25 days ago |
 It's good to experiment. Not all experiments work, but this one does. |
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| Hush Hush by RAVENS | 25 days ago |
| First class. Love everything about it. | |
| Raktified Covers For Whom the Carol Tolls (Carol of the Bells cover) by Surak | 27 days ago |
Another classic Surak to add to my collection. It's such a catchy riff. |
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| California Dreamin' by borris | 27 days ago |
This has got Borris written all over it. I've always said that there is no point in doing a cover if it adds nothing to the original. This doesn't just add, it multiplies. |
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| Whiskey in the jar / METALLICA version (Cover) by bucchimoni | 1 month ago |
| Hi Buuch. Welcome aboard. If you have not guessed already, this is the best site on the web for constructive feedback. Listen to these guys, they know what they are talking about. Smiley |
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| Frozen Duck by Bass2x | 1 month ago |
Cool Cool Jazz. And the title is almost a spoonerism. |
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| breezer by RAMZAR | 1 month ago |
| Nice chill out music. I'm so relaxed I can hardly move. | |
| LIGHTS OFF by Barretok | 1 month ago |
| It just keeps on getting better. Your signature reverb sounds as phatt as ever. Nice one B. | |
| Good Bye To You My Friend II by vegetal | 1 month ago |
Sounds perfect to me. I would not change a single thing. Very professional. Well done all. |
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| Babylon by MissingPiece | 1 month ago |
| Classic. Right up my street. Great vocals, guitars, everything. Nice work |
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| 12+6 by guitar55 | 1 month ago |
As always superb tune, virtuoso playing. The Gibson sounds awesome. I always think strings sound better once they've settled in and lost some of their harsher harmonics, but hey, that's just me. |
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| Between You and Me (w/ ochrestomanci) by PinkFreud | 1 month ago |
I like the original but the additions elevate it to a new level. Nice work Kevin. There seems to be a little bit of background hissing or white noise in places. Have you run it through a noise filter? Perhaps its just me and my equipment. No one else seems to have noticed. |
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| CosmoZ by Dee1962z | 1 month ago |
This defines the genre. |
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| Leaving The CosmoZ by Dee1962z | 1 month ago |
Simply delicious. Left me wanting more. |
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| Fast Years by lewisgreenbaba | 1 month ago |
Yeah. That's what it's all about. |
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| Train Of Life by lewisgreenbaba | 1 month ago |
If you want a number one hit, you have to follow the formula. You know, verse, chorus, hook, key change etc. Of course, if you just want to make wonderful music you can do whatever you want. That's what I love about this site. I enjoyed listening to this and I will make sure I listen to all your music in the future. |
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| Boo Got Out by pharmakeus | 1 month ago |
| Love the crunch. Makes it sound real authentic. | |
| AGGRESSIVE EVIL by AggReSsiVeeViL | 1 month ago |
| No, it's not just you. I can't get it to work either. | |
| Sidestep Bounce by Filmscorz | 1 month ago |
Very enjoyable listen. |
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| Enceladus Encounter by feenixx | 1 month ago |
| Intricate and clever doesn't always mean enjoyable. However, I found this to be both wonderfully crafted and hugely enjoyable. Nice work indeed. |
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| asongthathasntbeensunged2 by irok | 1 month ago |
I like it. Very clean sound. Good mix. Whats not to like? |
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| Ex Astra Cuniculus -3- Man in Black (final) by Surak | 1 month ago |
This is exactly what I've come to expect from you. Perfection. The proof of the pudding is in the download. |
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| The Groove (Revisited) by PinkFreud | 1 month ago |
You were one of the first artists I listened to when I joined icomps. I was immediately struck by the way you structure your music, the way you use layers to keep the song developing. Not the usual formulaic verse, chorus middle eight, fade out. You have inspired me to experiment, to break out of the mold. For that, big thanks. As for the mix. The best way to bring those vocals forward is to turn everything else down. |
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| Empty Promises by merlino | 1 month ago |
| When I read that this was your first crack at home recording, I prepared myself to offer some constructive advice. Fact is this is a pretty good mix. I'm guessing you know your way around a mixing desk. I think this song is "popular music". Some might suggest that the bass is too far forward. Personally, that's where I like it. Nice Work. |
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| Just Passing Through by Smileygeezer | 1 month ago |
| Hi Bob I used a whole bunch of effects on this one. They hide my mediocre guitar playing talents. Your right about the phasing. Its one of my favourit 70's effects. I use a Zoom 505 II by the way. |
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| One By One by ShadowofNine | 1 month ago |
| Please tell me you took a year to put this one together. It sure sounds like it. | |
| When I Look At You by guitar55 | 1 month ago |
This ticks all the boxes. There is nothing like the sound of a quality acoustic guitar in the hands of someone who knows how to play it. The backing synth is all it needed to make this track complete. Nice one guys. |
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| Battleship Blues by Bob6stringer | 1 month ago |
| A breath of fresh air. No one should take their nusic TOO seriously. Nice one guys |
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| whooparse by irok | 2 months ago |
| Classic Goth. Shame there isn't more. Perhaps you should revisit this one. I see you play Arias. I love my Aria TS400. Wouldn't swap it for anything. | |
| Diminished Returns by Eidolonia | 2 months ago |
| All I can say is, I love it. The structure, the composition, etc. This is as good if not better than a lot of the main stream artists that charge good money for a listen. Hats off to to both of you. | |
| Dont You Take My Blues Away by guitar55 | 2 months ago |
Not so much a song, more an expression of raw emotion. They call it the Blues. |
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| HOW COME by KCsGROOVE | 2 months ago |
| You really are the grand master of funk KC. Nice one |
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| Here I watch by HayleyDeakin | 2 months ago |
Awesome vocals. All that you need to do to fix the mix is follow Eido's instructions (that's what I always do). |
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| iwantiwantiwantiwant by thenownows | 2 months ago |
I like it, I like it, I like it, I f*#!%* love it. |
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| Elevated Passage by magnatone | 2 months ago |
This is just simply a very good piece of music well played. |
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| Insomnia by scarforlife | 2 months ago |
Awesome, raw, metal at its best. I'm off to download the album. Thanks for sharing guys and all the best for the future. |
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| Unbroken by Surak | 3 months ago |
I like the structure of this song. Great composition and as you say, awesome guitar solo. Sometimes it just works. I like the mix, it fits the mood of the song. Nothing wrong with a bit of exercise for the sub-woofer. |
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| Bad Wolf 3.0 by Surak | 3 months ago |
Great Track Guy's. I've always liked your voice. A hint of Layne Staley, a trace of Eddie Vadder (Pearl Jam) but mostly Surak. Oh, and you guys can play your instruments too. |
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| I Do Believe....... by Soundhound | 3 months ago |
| I think, for what it's worth, that this is the finished article. Proper retro this, not one of those half hearted attempts to recapture the 70's, this is the genuine article. | |
| I Just Want Your Soul Ft Matt by Smileygeezer | 3 months ago |
| Thanks everyone. I will re-do the drums as suggested. Eido. I always look forward to tour constructive comments. I think I've learned a lot from them. Special thanks. Maple clearly has good taste. |
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| Remembering Richard Wright by ShadowofNine | 3 months ago |
| OMG. I didn't know he was dead. Pink Floyd was the band that changed forever the way I listen to music. One of my older brothers bought "Piper at Gates of Dawn". It was so revolutionary. This is a nice tribute Dave. I can hear riffs that, if you told me they were written by Rick, I would believe you. |
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| Incomplete by PinkFreud | 3 months ago |
My mouth is watering. So looking forward to what I know will be a superb vocal addition to this melodic track. |
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| Voices by Smileygeezer | 3 months ago |
| The picture is me when I was nineteen and lead guitarist in a band called "Swervin Mervin and the Bald Tyres". | |
| Voices by Smileygeezer | 4 months ago |
| Thanks Veg. Dave. Your probably right. We need prog rock as a catagory. Eido. Its a flanger with a bit of chorus. I was trying for that awesome bass guitar tone that Tool use. Does he use a Kramer I wonder? |
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| NIGHT by Barretok | 4 months ago |
| So much energy and emotion in that unique voice of yours B. I'm quivering with envy. Nice one. | |
| Bye,Bye by ShadowofNine | 4 months ago |
| It's funny how sometimes a riff just will not let you break out of it. So you add layers, let different lead parts float around. It's happened to me and I liked it. Nicely done Dave. | |
| Bright All Night by LittlePaperFlags | 4 months ago |
Very Nice. It had me thinking up melodies all the way through. Can't wait to see if yours sound like the ones in my head. |
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| Misery Smile by herrsolera | 4 months ago |
Thank you for this wonderful piece of music to add to my collection. I will enjoy listening to this for many years to come. |
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| Night Tripper by LaFayette | 4 months ago |
After the first six or seven notes, I thought "Superstition", but then it turns into something quiet different. Different in a good way. |
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| Violently Blue by morkjt | 4 months ago |
Like everything about this one. |
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| Devotion To The Losers by vegetal | 4 months ago |
| This reminds me little of "The Orb". Great Piece of work yet again. | |
| Cool Blue by ShadowofNine | 4 months ago |
| Just simply awesome. | |
| Dynamics by BenPatterson | 4 months ago |
I love it. I was captivated by the syncopated rhythm of the opening bars, held by the complex drum pattern of the middle bit and brought nicely back to earth with the closing 4 over 4. |
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| Lonely Wolf Blues by KCsGROOVE | 4 months ago |
| Jazzy funky blues. Nice one KC. Fab lyrics Mr Lobo. | |
| I Just Want Your Soul by Smileygeezer | 4 months ago |
| Thanks Eido. I really do appreciate your honest reviews. I play my Aria TS400 through a cheap little Zoom 505II effects box. I am saving up for something a bit more versatile. Any recommendations? It needs to go between guitar and sound card and cost less than $400. | |
| Overdrive - 6 - The Price You Pay by Surak | 4 months ago |
The guitars are delicious, course they are, what else would we expect. For me, what sets this track apart from the rest of the heard, is the vocals. Great style. |
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| The Lacerated Soul by FrankJappa | 4 months ago |
A hint of Slayer, a jot of Napalm Death and a twist of Transport league. Wonderful cocktail. Don't spose you fancy singing on my track? |
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| Servitude by martyrprojekt | 4 months ago |
Cradle of Filth meets System of a Down. Love it. |
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| I Just Want Your Soul by Smileygeezer | 4 months ago |
| Sorry KC but I agree with Scott and Tony. I think I'll upload a version with my vocals stripped off and post the lyrics. If anyone wants to have a crack at some proper metal singing, go for it. | |
| Start a New Day by schubertiad | 4 months ago |
Great composition, great song. I would add another riff (synth maybe) about halfway through, just to keep it going somewhere but that's just me. Nice one. |
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| Bring Us Home (Final Cut) by Smileygeezer | 5 months ago |
| Thank you all for your kind words. I love this website. So many talented musicians. | |
| Overdrive -10- "The Gunslinger" by Surak | 5 months ago |
You nailed it. This is so clean, you could eat your dinner off it. Doesn't it feel great when when you get to that point where you think, that's it, it's done. |
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| Bad Luck by fromano | 5 months ago |
Catchy, hooky, happy. Nice one. Nothing wrong with the production. |
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| Spiraling by MickD | 5 months ago |
OMG! This must have been hard work. To knit together so many layers. It has certainly paid off. Great piece of music guys. |
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| In My Veins by vegetal | 5 months ago |
This is so atmospheric. Not sure about the genre but what does that matter. I think this would be great with a Barretok vocal. |
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| Half Way To The Stars by Smileygeezer | 5 months ago |
| I have decided to leave it as an instrumental. Thanks for all your comments. I couldn't think of a melody anyway. Smiley |
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| DON'T CALL ME by TheCurmudgeons | 5 months ago |
| Wonderfully wacky work guy's. I'm only 50. Do I qualify as an old fart? My kids think I do. | |
| Somebody's Coming....... by Soundhound | 5 months ago |
| Best piece of music I've heard in quite a while. Thanks guy's | |
| Duke's Blues by Bass2x | 5 months ago |
Most enjoyable. A wonderful collab. Jazzy Trumpet and Blues (How Many More Times)bass. |
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| Medieval trails part 2 by Morris | 5 months ago |
| Yes, more than a hint of Tony Banks. I found this track very enjoyable. | |
| Rock'n'Roll by ShadowofNine | 5 months ago |
| Viva the 70's. The most fun decade of my life. It was also, I believe, the decade that set the foundations for all that is good in todays music. Thanks for bringing it all back Dave. | |
| Evolve by ShadowofNine | 5 months ago |
| As always superb composition, performance etc. I had to turn my sub woofer down quite a bit. My pint was bouncing of my desk. | |
| Trio # 071408 by guitar55 | 5 months ago |
This has all the ingredients. Nice one G55. |
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| I can make you fly by Xolv | 6 months ago |
Cool tune guys. Funk is making a comeback and this site is leading the way. |
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| All and Nothing by MusicLeft | 6 months ago |
| Wow. This has made me feel so laid back I can hardly move. It reminds me a little of Joe Satriani which is of course never a bad thing. | |
| Better Than Gold by ShadowofNine | 6 months ago |
Another classic to add to my growing collection of Dave masterpieces, |
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| Blitz II by vegetal | 6 months ago |
Just when you think a piece can't get any better, it gets Vegetal treatment. Nice work again Ariel. Dave, as always, amazing. |
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| Ex Astra Cuniculus -8- Deliver Me by Surak | 6 months ago |
Just to confirm what everyone else has said, this is a kicking tune but what makes it extra special is the vocals. Cough up another one soon. |
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| LET TRUTH BE YOUR SHEILD by julianrob77 | 6 months ago |
Enjoyed the listen. I like almost everything about this one. OK, so the production isn't as crisp and surgical as it could have been, but so what. It sounds live. well done guys. |
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| Whatcha Say? by RAVENS | 6 months ago |
| Chemistry. Individually superb. Together sublime. | |
| Dark Waters by ageisbell | 6 months ago |
I love Korn, I worship Deftones and now I am a big fan of ageisbell. Forgive my envy but what wouldn't I give to have a voice like yours? |
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| Less Than Me (remixed) by PinkFreud | 6 months ago |
This is really good. Like Eido said, there is hint of Stiltskin in this one. However, it remains unmistakably Pink Frued. |
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| End Of The World by morkjt | 6 months ago |
Nice one Mork. True to the genre of rock. I know that each time I listen to this, I will like a little more. |
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| "THE MESSAGE" FINAL MIX :) by SoulSurvivor | 6 months ago |
Very nice piece. Well done all. This is a lesson to all of us guilty of over-complication. Just because you can use sixteen tracks, doesn't mean that you have to. Thanks for the reminder Lenny. |
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| A DAY IN THE CITY by Barretok | 7 months ago |
I will never get tired of listening to your unique vocal style Bernardo. The fact that you are a poet and a master composer just ices the cake. |
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| Natural by vegetal | 7 months ago |
Notch up another hit Ariel. Keep em comming. |
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| The Player Of Games by morkjt | 7 months ago |
Loving this one Mork. Reading your profile I'd say we have a lot in common. Perhaps a collaboration some time? |
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| ZOOM G2 by toveco | 7 months ago |
| I to have a zoom. Great fun. Playing with all those settings is the only way to discover great sounds. Nice tune by the way. | |
| fiddle while it burns by sonsofhypnos | 7 months ago |
There is something rather Dylanesque about this one. Can't help imagining a bit of Harmonica in the background. Great collaboration guys. |
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| Magpies and Fireflies by Edfox | 7 months ago |
| Welcome aboard Ed. Very original this. However, I think that the desire to experiment, to push the envelope can often lead one to stray too far from the path of music. Just the opinion of a boring old person. All the best. |
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| Come Monday by MickD | 7 months ago |
I just know that every time I listen to this track, I will enjoy it even more. Nice work. |
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| chance encounter by j0j0 | 7 months ago |
| This is what it's all about. Well done everyone. | |
| David by nadiestar | 7 months ago |
| Mmmmmm. Nice vocals. Love your voice. You clearly know how to compose. The simple, uncomplicated backing allows the listener to focus on the melody and your oh so cool voice. If you had not let on that you had a cold, I would never have guessed. | |
| Made for me by KCsGROOVE | 7 months ago |
| Your a class act KC. Every aspect of this song is spot on. | |
| Steel Impro/08#0001 by guitar55 | 7 months ago |
I love improvisation. Some times it works, sometimes it doesn't. Some times it works in one take. This simply works. Nice one Michael. |
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| Seahorse by guitar55 | 7 months ago |
Super cool composition. Your new bass really resonates. New Strings? |
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