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[Jager Bombs]

Jager Review

This reminds me of when I used to record my music when I was like... what 14?

Takes me back...

Musically, very interesting although very simple. A lot of work and layers going on there and it's a very smooth piece. That effect you've got on the guitar? What's it like a tremolo or something? You've got it on too wide, whatever it is 'cause sometimes it's sounding out of tune/key/whatever.

Very good first attempt.

Sort out the levels and frequencies when you next record.

The way I find best personally is to turn all the frequencies to mid-way and then fuck about with the high end first, then the low end. Same with the levels. Sort out the bass, mid and treble on the mixing desk, then adjust the levels accordingly.

Keep it up, mate.

[Rememory]

Reviews On Paper

At 2:17, the beat changes almost into a somewhat, scattier version of the original mix. At this point, you see the man going through his notebook, wanting desperately for his life to have some thought and meaning to it.

In order for him to feel like he has something, he jots everything down. He wants to be able to remember everything.

OR maybe he was part of a crash or some form of illness which left him without much thought left. Brain cells not working the way they should? His memory shot?

This character could also be put into relation with the character of 'dorsal fin'. Or a take on after which. After 'dorsal fin' the relative of the titular character has had something of a nervous breakdown and as such cannot remember anything before his incident and now he tries attentively to piece together every bit of information regarding his life as possible. He wants to remember things, although his cannot.

That's my take on it.

Good song as well. Slightly jazzy at the beginning, but changes shortly afterwards to become more of an ambient track. I'm not saying to re-list it as ambient, because it isn't as ambient as some of your other works.

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

Yeah, i had intended on actually remixing this song to something different - instead i decided to mash the two pieces together, thought'd make for something more interesting to listen to. I liked the changes.

Yeah, it was just sort of about thoughts i've had. When i go to think back to a conversation i had...and how much of that conversation i could even remember. Me and a friend sitting down for some coffee somewhere and making chat. Choices of words, sentences..paragraphs completely unremembered. I've found myself lately not remember who i've saw this or that movie with and asking the person i did in fact see a film with "hey, you see such and such movie?" And they're like "uh, yeah, we went together..dur dur". Someone about my mother and her memory loss. How she tells me of things she used to remember and now it fails her. Things in her teen years. Then i try to think about stuff that happened when i was 13 or so, and it al sort of escapes me. I wondered what it'd be like to not have memories and thoughts. What would that be like? What would someone say for himself? Yet, then again, even though you may not remember the things that slowly shaped you as a person, your still changed. It almost feels unreal in a sense.

As always! Thanks for the vote. like i said, i'll probably file it under misc.

(oh yeah, and if you havent checked it out yet my newest song "moonlight through misty air" [which i feel is my best to date] you should check out, i think you'll like it! Mrah haha! I'm fishing for compliments! *laugh* )

[My Breath Upon Your Hand]

My Review Upon Your Hand

In one of your comments below, you said something about a CD?

Please, for the love of whichever deity you pray to, let me know when you do so! I REALLY want one! As I've said before, Aphex Twin, The Orb, Squarepusher and Zero 7 mixed into one blistering song. All your songs are smiliar to that, and I would love it if I had a copy of your CD as it would go straight with the rest of those bands on my 'favourite artists' point. (Can you tell I'm British now because I put a 'u' in 'favourite' :P)

To me, the story alongside seems to represent the fact that for the last who-knows-how-many-years, men have been viewed as the source of protection against anything malicious for women. I'm not by any means saying that women can't look after themselfs, but this is how the story and the music seem to me. But however, as much as women rely on men for comfort from inevitibilites, men are just the same as women, in the sense that they need a sense of security and men are just simple humans at the end of the day.

Loved this piece, mate. Your arranging skills are second to none.

This is your last song I reviewed on, so I guess that's a good thing (kind of) because I wont be making your head bigger as we speak *laughs*

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

You know, they should have some sort of incentive for people who give good reviews. Extra review power or something! You give great reviews. I hope you plan on getting some music up? Says your a musician / soon to be music teacher. You've gotta have some good stuff!
Haha, i did noticed the 'u' in there. I like seeing that, haha. I like to spell theater: "theatre" or shop: "Shope". Ha! Europe knows good music (i would like to hope!)

As far as that CD goes. Once i feel i've have some tracks that really represent myself then i plan on really hunkering down and creating a cd. I've been trying to get on a label for a while now. I've been lazy. I want to present a nice demo cd, instead of some sony brand rewritable with a blank cd case that has a tacky sleeve. I want something at least decent to show i've got my stuff together. Other than that, just been promoting around my small town, finally doing shows here and there. I've been getting good reception. So when it happens! I'll let you know! Recently i've sent my music over to a radio station in europe. They're going to be playing independent music for the soccer games. So say US is battling against Britain They'll play Bands from the States and from Britain. Maybe you'll hear something! I still have to hear word from them (i hope they got my demo).

I know what you mean, too. Man to woman expectations. Its true, me are just the same (not all the time i suppose, but generally) but they want to be loved and cared for and feel good. Things are changing though. These days a lot of men are making less then their wives and such. Was reading something about that some weeks ago. Men are staying home and watching the kids. Its an odd change. I see nothing wrong with that though. I dont see why a lady should be hampered because she makes more than her husband. Women are just as resourceful as us. Like you said, we're all human beings. Give and take. And such..i hope i'm making sense (just got off work - late night shift. Ah-hah.) Well, i'm writing too much, we could go on and on about this too.

I'm really glad you liked it. It was a more personal piece.

Haha, you are, should see the way i have to walk now. All lopsided and droopy. Haha! I've got more goodies coming so keep your ears open! : D

(by the way, what type of music to you compose - or study and all that? Send me a message or somethin' or drop by my page and leave a comment. )

[ longest response ever i'm going to say, too ]

[Finding Your Dorsal Fin]

Reviewing Your Dorsal Fin

The story made me smile.

Everyday life has become a bore. Ultimately, something snaps and upon this is the realisation that this is not life. At least not the one whom the titular character chooses to lead any longer. As his clothes flail in the wind behind him, his smile grows more and more. His eyes bright with life and excitment like a dog digging up dinosaur (sp?) bones. Like a young child finding his favourite toy and being re-united with it. He finds the ocean... he roars... and as beach-goes review the events before them, all believe it to be an act of suicide. A just reaction to the harsh realities of 'the norm' and the working man. All of whom be clad in shirts and ties, doing 9 'til 5, being faced with choice and selective means. Suicide is not this man's idea... he's just going home. He is going to a place to be happy and be free from these structures that have formed around him.

The title and story, to me, reffers to the fact that we all must be happy with what we choose in life and do things we enjoy, without worry of stress and aprehension. The titular character has found what he wants, and in the same way as him, we all must as some point find our own dorsal fin.

Anyway. I love the track! *Laughs*

Top marks.

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

Damn, i should throw your snippet up in there (With regards to you of course). I think i might too if you don't mind.

You got the idea right. I wanted to create a fun song. Slightly dancey, slightly urgent. And such and such...and such.

[Seats To The End Of The World]

Seats To The Review Of The World

NG really do need an IDM catagory, don't they?

Your signature glitchy drums with brilliant melodies and that, once again 'signature', piano piece. Amzing synth part around two and a half minutes in... really compliments it.

You love the ending, eh?

Must admit, it is pretty hectic.

9/10
5/5

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

Yes, they really do. I wonder how or if i could persuade the site runners to make an extra category for it. Call it whatever, IDM just covers both glitch and breakcore.

You like that synth part, yeah? Me too. hah. Pulls out alot of energy to whats going on. The song builds and builds, till the quiet piano'y end.

Thank you.

[No Love For Spartacus]

No Review For Spartacus

After listening to 'the View of Crowds' and 'Sunlight Through Dusty Air', I decided I'd take it upon myself to view the rest of your submissions to the Audio Portal.

I love what you've done to this piece. You've placed it into a very spaced-out, ambient arrangement with more than enough time to breathe throughout.

The heavy reverb is beautiful, shall we say, and gives a very smooth and almost (as has been said with some of your pieces before, I believe) daydream-like feel to it.

Top marks for this. Well arranged, excellent sounding.

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

Hey Kane, Thanks a lot for the review (And for the others ) I'm glad you enjoy this piece. I've heard some people dislike the heavy reverb - but i cant change it, i just cant. I like it the way it is too much. So I'm glad to hear you like it too! I hope 'ol Evans would enjoy it - as well as any of his fans / the jazz community.

[Tagged and Blazed]

Tagged and Reviewed

Well...

Nothing needs changing.

This is fucking astounding, man.

Respect. Top fucking marks!

DjMateius responds:

HEHEH thanks man alot heheheh, i work a harder on this track more than my other ones.

[Machined Factorized Carrot Gum]

Machined Factorized Carrot Review

Bring on the Aphex!

This is pretty hectic. A frenzied acid trip by the amazonian river as your sourroundings glitch and jar awkwardly away from you, leaving you feeling disorientated, scared, and wanting more to happen.

7/10
4/5

S3C responds:

yeah, I wish I could make it longer too :(

seriously aphex? wow thanks a lot :D And I like your story too!

[No Reality. No Fate.]

No Review. No Fate.

Jazz chording with Aphex Twin style drumming.

If you're not going to produce this into a full song, then fair play, but I believe it would be pretty mad as a full song.

More hectic drumming, some heavy hitting ambient piano mixes and more synth pads. Would be excellent.

8/10
4/5

S3C responds:

I would like to produce this into a full track, but I dont have the project file :( (made with the demo of FL)

Thanks for the review and suggestions, once again! I like your review style btw, hehe :)