CTO

Thanks a lot for your compliments!
The guitar part you mentioned was the first idea i had for this song the rest was then built around that...
yeah maybe it could be smoother and smaller. but i heard it that way
And thanks for your genre propositions i'll go with advanced retro update then
hear you soon - theo

[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]hey[/size][/font][/color][color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4] bass players[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]this tune is actually the first one I did without featuring my favourite singer to work with[/size][/font][/color]
[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]I made this track to learn ableton live. live is great, but i still prefer to mix in logic...[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]The Bass is not very spectacular on this one - I had to fight a bit in the mix to get the kick and bass separated (...)[/size][/font][/color]

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[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]check it out if you like and let me know what you think[/size][/font][/color]
[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]what would you call this genre?[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Thanks![/size][/font][/color]
[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]Theo[/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1496146407' post='3309092']
I'd echo some of the above, very competently done (well done to Sybil also), I wouldn't choose to listen to this style myself but I can appreciate something done well.
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hey geek99
nice to hear that! thanks!

[quote name='blue' timestamp='1494806893' post='3298678']
Your definitely a part of the new direction of bass playing and popular music.

Blue
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How nice to hear that! thanks
theo

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1494752831' post='3298253']
Sure you're not a bass player who plays guitar? You really do know how to play bass. Good stuff.
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Hey BassBus, thanks! I earn my money with playing and teaching the guitar - that's why I see myself as a guitarist.
Thanks!


[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1494754203' post='3298266']
Good morning, Theo...

Yes; as above, good stuff there, and there's nowt wrong with your tasteful bass playing. Indeed, all the instruments are more than well executed, with maybe a special mention for the vocals..? Shades of Sade there (that's a compliment...). Any downside..? Well, yes, actually; I was less fond of the overly harsh 'lo-fi' drums. My hearing is especially 'shot' in the mid-to-upper ranges, but even with that I had to turn it down quite a bit, as I found it too aggressive and rasping. It's probably just me, though, as the overall production and mixing is otherwise top-notch. Altogether, then, a 'thumbs up', with just a touch of reserve on the drums sound. Well done to all involved.
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Thanks for your critique! I will think about it in my next tune. I think it's also a matter of taste - some people (like me for example) like this lo-fi sound of sampled drums. actually if you sample from vinyl, often the source is already quite dirty and trashy...
thanks again for your constructive feedback!

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1494773576' post='3298425']
Sounds good to me. I like the way you've layered the vocals, very upfront and lush at the same time.
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hello MoonBassAplpa. It's such a pleasure working with Sibyl. You put a mic in front of her and she sings twice (or even 6x at the end of the song) the same phrase and i only needet little editing on the voice...

[quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1494786446' post='3298538']
The 2nd tune is also good, but shows perhaps a too-obvious Portishead influence, which I happen to like.
Will you be entering our monthly composition challenge? From what I've heard you will do well!
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Yeah I hear often it sounds too portisheadish... It was not on purpose - but of course they influenced me a lot
Do you have a link to the composition challenge? I hear the first time about this - Is this more about a composition or a production?

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1494787537' post='3298549']
Both tracks excellent. Fabulous arrangement and Sibyl Hofstetter has a wonderful voice.

I'm going to echo what Dad3353 said though, in that I found the low-fi elements a little harsh, and would have personally felt a cleaner, smoother mix would have suited the vocals and the compositions more. Just a personal opinion of course, and not enough to put me off a couple of great tracks.
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Thanks man!

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[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]I'm new here, I'm actually a guitarist but I love playing the bass I started producing music recently and if you want to feedback on my bass playing i would appreciate it![/size][/font][/color]

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[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]hope you enjoy it[/size][/font][/color]
[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]thank you - cheers[/size][/font][/color]
[color=#191919][font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif][size=4]theo[/size][/font][/color]

hey bassplayers

i'm a guitarist but love playing bass! Some people even told me that they think i'm more a bassist than a guitarist (and i studied guitar I just love the low frequencies and groove.

i recently started to produce music, i play and program everything except the vocals
so much fun

nice to have found this place
c u soon!
cto

hello! welcome from Bern!