7. "RE: check the soundclick" In response to Reply # 2
Jumanji: You are sure these will be dope right... I don't hear that much creativity in the sample use. Kind of like a "Driving me Wild" but with not as deep a groove. I like the piano, but the overa;; sonic quality of this beat feels lacking. No interesting changes or developments. Verdict: shos potential, but not dope...
Automatic: Cool. Not incredibly creative chopping, but it seems that's what this beat called for. But I want to hear another element to set this apart from the formula you are following.
+California Soul: This is an ill intro. Woah, then that hi-hat and shaker come in are just don't sit in the rhythm quite right. I want to hear a section that cuts out the word "California" and just has that "soul-oul-oul..." part going. That is where the rap would go. That pindrop black space you keep leaving is getting old. You need a new fill/flip technique for variety. Again needs more changes.
James Bondrock: Got Damn! That rappers wack. Lyrics and delivery both need to stay in the bedroom a few more years. James Bondrock and Robizzy are both really corny names. The beat...didn't move me.
Sorry, Duke.
What good it is: A lot better. That guitar is all over the place, but it still works. The rapping is better on this song. The songwriting needs to be more appealing for people to listen to, subject matter wise.
8. "RE: new beats & music in here." In response to Reply # 3
Sparkle Diagonal Forest: Apt title. Original sound. I probably wouyld rock this, but I can appreciate it. Pretty repeditive, kinda like a young Matmos.
Rising sun: I like the initial sample, but those organ samples that layer on top when the beat drops in clash to my ears. When that cuts out, this shit is really in the pocket......You know what, the organ makes more sense when I heard it the second time. Maybe the drums dropping in the beginning is enough and you can save the organ for later in the track. I like this one.
Nas is Like: Like it after the first 26 seconds, when it gets lower. Vocals sound to sped up. Takes some power out of Nas' verse--prob not the desired effect of a remix...good luck with clearance (shea right.)
30. "RE: Please check out my beats and songs" In response to Reply # 5
Old Men: I likes... Sounds like a poor man's version of Luda's "Stand up" without the vocal sample. I really like the drum programming as it has an old school vibe without sounding just plain old.
Ghetto Tech: I like the filtered strings but this track overall just kind of bores me. The sounds other than the filtered ones don't do it for me either. Still the programming is good though.
Help me sing it: Lyrics aren't doing it for me but the vibe is right. The programming is fresh sounds are nice but the arrangement and orchestration could be stepped up IMHO. I would definitely rock this if I had never heard Portishead and it was still 2001.
Wet Ragga: Once again your programming skills are the highlight. I love your drum selection and the piano is nice. I like this one only slightly less than Old Men..
Rehab: I like everything but the drum programming.....or maybe it's the drum sounds. They're too clean, sound like set that comes w/ the sampler/keyboard. Everything else is real dope. Bassline sits real nice.
Now and then: Both these I can hear becoming full songs. The piano patch could be mixed a little lower. I like the beat programming on this. You use space well. Great ear for melody. I want to hear what these instrumentals become.
Rehab: Overall, it's aiight. I'd either use a brighter piano, or bring the moodier piano more to the front.
Now and Then: A nice groove. I'd use a different voice on the piano riff that comes in at about the 8th measure--a synth, perhaps?
Alchemy: I like the sample, but I'd find a way to chop it and preserve its pacing, rather than just pitch bending it. The piano and distorted guitar/synth are great, and really complement the mood. Good stuff. ------------------ Tony "Keynote" Sebro www.myspace.com/beatsbykeynote
Rehab: In my headphones I can hear how the bass would be overpowering but in my speakers it sounds great. Granted I don't have the optimal setup so I should probably do mixes in my headphones.
Now and Then: I felt like the piano gave the whole thing a more mellow tone. Would the voice change be more of a move toward "hip-hop" or just a better sound in general?
43. "let's take a listen" In response to Reply # 14
Sensei: I like the way this develops. That change in the flute sample is ill. Needs to be fleshed out a bit. Get a good keyboardist (maybe you?) to lay some nice full chords, and some vox, and it's there.
Lean: Nice crazy groove, real potential here, needs more knocking drum sounds, tho. A some more high end, maybe not cymbols but a cabasa, a guiro. And a lead melody to drop in on the hook.
Tribute: So did you use some of the same samples as Dilla. It's hard for me to comment on that...
Dream Seq: Started sloppily, I'm still waiting for it to settle in. It just changed, but got even more disjointed...Some of these samples don't work together. And all this reverb is making my head spin. Next.
Nice love: I like this emcee, but man, that track just ain't hot enuff for the way he's flowing! All the melodic elements are too fluttery, the groove needs more nuts. Ha! Guiliani. I knew this cat was NYC.
Back in: I have the exact same issues with all these tracks.
and On the Tribute I didn't use a sample he used. It just reminded me of the Mochilla shit So I decided to do that. but I'm taking the vocals off, and letting No Sleep spit to that. _______________________________________________________ www.myspace.com/UndefinedPrint
"If dreams, seem, to only be made up of whats seen, in indecent scenes, on Tv Screens, then I'd rather sit back, and accept being an insomniac... -Me A.K.A. Fine Print
16. "Can I get some feedback on my Rock project??" In response to Reply # 0
I posted here when we first got into the studio.. We've been back at it and I have the first 4 new songs ready for demo. I would love love love some feedback as this is an ongoing project and I could use all of the ears I can get to finalize the mix...
36. "RE: Can I get some feedback on my Rock project??" In response to Reply # 16
I'm not really a big fan of modern rock music, but these songs weren't bad at all. The mixes sounded like they could still use a little work, but I can dig these. I didn't think that the lead singer was a bad vocalist like Toejam was saying. I thought she sounded fine for rock music where the lead singer doesn't necessarily have to be an outstanding vocalist..
31. "RE: www.myspace.com/knowlegeproductions" In response to Reply # 17
Me Im Jus me: Sample is nice, nice club jam. Emcees are average but they sound enthused.. Tight work
On and On: This is ready! My only small gripes are the mix but that may be a taste, and the song isn't too terribly original but that's not necessarily a bad thing..
Wild west Philly: Mood is sinister, great soundscape. Production would get killed by an A-list emcee. Reminds me of "the Doors" for some reason and that is a great thing.
34. "RE: www.myspace.com/knowlegeproductions" In response to Reply # 31 Thu Sep-20-07 11:44 AM by Brione
Thanx for the feedback.. Yeah, I didn't didn't mix the vocals on either track, I just mixed the beat, and I'm not completely happy with the vocal mixes especially the singing on the hook on the track On and On.
45. "RE: www.myspace.com/knowlegeproductions" In response to Reply # 17
Me I'm just me: Like it. But it is screaming for a bassline. Cuz that kick ain't enough to rattle the trunk.
On and On: I like it, but I would do this the same as Champion (which was a bit more creative with sample-taking) and give most of the writing credit to the sample sources. But I know you heard it and just had to loop it up, and I bet it's fun to rock live at shows.
22. "Feedback is welcome" In response to Reply # 0 Wed Sep-19-07 12:22 PM by keynote
Hey, all: I work with JahRock'n Productions, an NYC-based production crew. I've posted a few of my tracks on my MySpace page (see below); feedback is welcome. Hit me up if you're interested in doing some business.
37. "RE: Feedback is welcome" In response to Reply # 22
JahRockn: Lovin it! Production is nice, Emcees are involved and sound like they had a party in the booth.. The special efx put it over the top.. Some of the ad-libs may have been too hot but this stuff is official for sure..
We cry together: Production sounds pretty good but the mix is a little thin. I like the singers voice and how serious she is in her delivery.
Fire Starters: Again the production sounds good, the mix is a little thin on this one too, maybe its just the compression. The production sounds like Swizzy and the emcee is just average..
Overall your stuff is pretty official and sounds comparable to most of what out on the airwaves today.
Add me on myspace and keep me posted about what you're up to.
39. "RE: Feedback is welcome" In response to Reply # 37
>JahRockn: Lovin it! Production is nice, Emcees are involved >and sound like they had a party in the booth.. The special efx >put it over the top.. Some of the ad-libs may have been too >hot but this stuff is official for sure.. > >We cry together: Production sounds pretty good but the mix is >a little thin. I like the singers voice and how serious she is >in her delivery. > >Fire Starters: Again the production sounds good, the mix is a >little thin on this one too, maybe its just the compression. >The production sounds like Swizzy and the emcee is just >average.. > > >Overall your stuff is pretty official and sounds comparable to >most of what out on the airwaves today. > >Add me on myspace and keep me posted about what you're up to. >
Cool! Thanks for the feedback. I should clarify, though: I'm also looking for feedback on the tracks on the "beatsbykeynote" page. The JahRock'n tracks are produced by the crew, whereas I'm creating the tracks on my personal page.
Anyway, good lookin out either way. And, I'll return the favor w/ some feedback for your tracks:
- No Luv: A good job of filtering and flipping that sample. That TB 303 esque growl on the bass is a nice touch. Solid track.
- Still Got Love: I think you need a little oomph on the snare. I like that bassline: simple, clean, effective. On the vocals, I got a little tired of the stacking/phasing on the lead. I think that works on the hook, but you could go for a dry sound, and still keep the funk vibe you're going for.
- Down where we're from: Catchy rhythm, and the emcees are holdin' it down. I'd like to hear a little more high end; the pads (or sample?) are a little muddy. Dope hook that fits the mood of the track.
- PoP: Nice work. Sa-Ra/Bilal-esque vocals work w/ that track. I'd vary the hi-hat a touch; it's too repetitive on the fours.
27. "RE: new beats & music in here." In response to Reply # 26
old man was the only beat i liked on toe jam's, the huffing did get kinda annoying after awhile, ghetto tech is just not my style, thats why im not feeling it, help me sign...don't really know what to say just seemed kinda boring , drums were to low too, wet ragga is an okay beat , kinda seems like a beat they would play on cartoon network , like toonami or something lol
33. "RE: new beats & music in here." In response to Reply # 26
10 MPH Whiplash: You're doing some interesting things w/ rhythm, but it doesn't really go anywhere. Your mixing sounds muted, which causes the track to lose energy. Ditto for Yard Bird.
In Excess is kinda hot; good stuff. It sounds like a good club banger; the only issue is that it might be a bit dated, sound-wise. But that's always a tough call--a track's dopeness can overcome an otherwise dated approach.
hey to all the okayplayer heads, been reading these pages for a while now thought i would say hi officially and drop my myspace page to see what you guys think of some of my production.
52. "N00BS, ROOKIES, ETC: Press the Reply button that's right underneath" In response to Reply # 0
the ORIGINAL POST.
If you hit the one that's under the post on the bottom of the page, your post will be a REPLY to that post. Good way to become hidden and your music never listened to.
But if you hit the reply button that's under the very top, original post, your reply will go down at the very bottom, and people will be more likely to see it as its own reply, and take a look.
Go ahead, give it a shot, feel free to practice a little bit in here.
But again, if the post goes in the wrong place, it's more likely to get overlooked...so one is a necessary requisite for the other.
That said, I'll see about getting my listen on to a few more pages this evening and speaking upon what I hear. Sometimes these posts are a little overwhelming in terms of sheer volume, but I can go at em a bit at a time.
53. "Aye, what's up OKAY friends" In response to Reply # 0
take a listen to some of the beats on my page if you get a chance... www.myspace.com/sensualharassment ... not all entirely hip hop, but i got some hip hop artists working on a couple projects and the music translates well... and give me your page address if you want to float a few ideas... shoot for the stars like yosemite sam, fam! pppppppeeeeeeeaaaaaaacccccceeeeee!!!!!!!!! senshass
63. "RE: new beats & music in here." In response to Reply # 54
move somethin caught me off guard cuz it deviated so far from the original sound, but it worked well and was a nice change up....i liked the how many mc's remix the besttho
60. "RE: new beats & music in here." In response to Reply # 0
this joint is called Isleys. our group is Soul.Ill.oquy consisting of myself, Mydus, and Fresh Since. our equipment ain't the best so excuse us for the quality. but let me know what you think. thank ya kindly.
71. "RE: its been a while..." In response to Reply # 65
I really liked the beat...mainly how it was laid out, the melodies are fresh and I liked how the background sounds were imported. I think that snare is a little too heavy imo, its stronger than the kick. overall tho, a nice joint. pCe!
78. "RE: its been a while..." In response to Reply # 71
>I really liked the beat...mainly how it was laid out, the >melodies are fresh and I liked how the background sounds were >imported. I think that snare is a little too heavy imo, its >stronger than the kick. overall tho, a nice joint. pCe!
yo yo!! I was thinking the same thing about the snare. Good ear homie!
Thank you though... glad yall are feeling that shit.
76. "That 'Forever' is dope!" In response to Reply # 65
I ain't into gettin technical with my comments. Snare, kick, blah blah blah. I just know what sound good, lol. And I'm lovin this joint sir. It fit the new fall season too...or maybe that's just me. I'm weird like that, lol. Two fangas!
"I'm scientific, but my reflex gangsta"- Black Thought
79. "RE: That 'Forever' is dope!" In response to Reply # 76
>I ain't into gettin technical with my comments. Snare, kick, >blah blah blah. I just know what sound good, lol. And I'm >lovin this joint sir. It fit the new fall season too...or >maybe that's just me. I'm weird like that, lol. Two fangas!
I'd posted the rhythm track to it up before (dijeridu, talking drum, triangle, djembe, Turkish drum). I added vocals, a fingerstyle guitar in DADGAD, a slide part in DADDAD, and another dijeridu part.
Would love some feedback... so far, my mixing and editing skills suck horrendously.
77. "Blinx, maaaaaaaaaaaaan" In response to Reply # 67
I could dance with my wife to this. I don't dance though. But if I did, we would be swingin our hips in the middle of the livin room to this sweet savory goodness of a track. And oh, I peeped you on that mixtape son! Big things poppin ay? Ha, much success man. Payce!
"I'm scientific, but my reflex gangsta"- Black Thought
69. "RE: new beats & music in here." In response to Reply # 0
Swing by the myspace page and peep the tracks. Theres a joint on there I produced for Phocuz (affiliate of 9th Wonder and the Justus League) and 2 singles from my debut project as well. pCe!
1. Your Music is Crap - ft ShamelessPlug and MashComp 2. The Combo - ft MashComp and VexBlizzy 3. Hold Ya Head - ft iLife and MashComp 4. Worlds Largest Posse Cut (from They Call Me Bruce) 5. Asshole- ft ShamelessPlug and Signifire 6. Magnificent Bastard- ft Insightclopedia Brown 7. Come Away With Me- ft Flud and Monica (from the Fermented Spirits Project) 8. Toast of the Town- ft ShamelessPlug, MashComp, iLife, and Sabrina Cuie (from 3 Seats From Heaven)
limited time only, nice feature on sotu the traveller, with an exclusive little track player, with 5 sotu songs that you (might) have never heard before, new material, full versions instead of snippets, and to top it off: a super-exclusive download from the upcoming project sotu the traveller & aïscha...
I actually never finished the beat, I had the filtered bass for the verses but I was gonna add some keys and lite chops here and there. but the comp crashed.
I got an mpc 1000 now that Im working with tho
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