Hot damn, the production on this thing is excellent. The whole tune just sounds great, you should be proud of yourself

Hot damn, the production on this thing is excellent. The whole tune just sounds great, you should be proud of yourself :)

I really like this riff, and the drums really help give it a strong sense of drive, too. You came out of a challenging week with something really great. Nice work!

I really like this riff, and the drums really help give it a strong sense of drive, too. You came out of a challenging week with something really great. Nice work!

The energy on this is fantastic.  The drums sound awesome and the sax is a nice touch that gives it a unique flavor for sure.  Man, I haven't changed the strings on my bass in forever.  It probably wouldn't be a bad idea.

The energy on this is fantastic. The drums sound awesome and the sax is a nice touch that gives it a unique flavor for sure. Man, I haven't changed the strings on my bass in forever. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea.

Awesome man, this one is very beastly.  Definitely some beef bass sound you're getting with those strings.  Also, I thought that muted trumpet was you screaming in a weird way for a second when it started. 

Awesome man, this one is very beastly. Definitely some beef bass sound you're getting with those strings. Also, I thought that muted trumpet was you screaming in a weird way for a second when it started.

Solid drums, guitars and bass here. Rage against the machine vibe is spot on. I like the sax with "klanky" bass.

The reverb-fx automated for just the snare drum fill at 57 secs is a great touch. Very nice!

Solid drums, guitars and bass here. Rage against the machine vibe is spot on. I like the sax with "klanky" bass. The reverb-fx automated for just the snare drum fill at 57 secs is a great touch. Very nice!

Excellent riffs! Surprising trumpet!

Excellent riffs! Surprising trumpet!

Bass sounds good! I wonder if you might get a little more out of it with a high-pass on it--boost the instrument level a bit, accentuating those roundwound strings, but getting it out of the way of the kick.

Bass sounds good! I wonder if you might get a little more out of it with a high-pass on it--boost the instrument level a bit, accentuating those roundwound strings, but getting it out of the way of the kick.

Savage. There's so much going on and the trumpet's just classing the place up.

Savage. There's so much going on and the trumpet's just classing the place up.

This is an awesome rocker of a track! Drums and bass are super inspired. Rad trumpet riffs! Is it time to get out the pitch forks?

This is an awesome rocker of a track! Drums and bass are super inspired. Rad trumpet riffs! Is it time to get out the pitch forks?

It always helps to concentrate on a single instrument and a individual goal, when feeling uninspired. I think changing the bass strings was a pretty helpful plan, et voila: you created a massive powerful rage against track and by the way gave your bass new air to breathe. well done.  I love the drumbreak before the sax comes in.

It always helps to concentrate on a single instrument and a individual goal, when feeling uninspired. I think changing the bass strings was a pretty helpful plan, et voila: you created a massive powerful rage against track and by the way gave your bass new air to breathe. well done. I love the drumbreak before the sax comes in.

Listened before reading the description and first thing I thought of was Rage, definitely nailed that vibe, awesome energy on this one, great use of the crowd noise in the intro and the Sax samples

Listened before reading the description and first thing I thought of was Rage, definitely nailed that vibe, awesome energy on this one, great use of the crowd noise in the intro and the Sax samples

For having a rough week, you make something really cool. I know what you mean by finding live instruments to be a little more of a challenge than synthesized sounds. There are so many variables that can change the sound that I find myself automating each section of the arrangement with slight differences, depending on the instruments present and how they change between sections.

For having a rough week, you make something really cool. I know what you mean by finding live instruments to be a little more of a challenge than synthesized sounds. There are so many variables that can change the sound that I find myself automating each section of the arrangement with slight differences, depending on the instruments present and how they change between sections.

Oh yeah, this got me going. Killer guitar. The sax really sounds like trumpet, and it's awesome, kinda unexpexted which is great. Your use of samples in your songs to set an atmosphere always works so well. Good one!

Oh yeah, this got me going. Killer guitar. The sax really sounds like trumpet, and it's awesome, kinda unexpexted which is great. Your use of samples in your songs to set an atmosphere always works so well. Good one!

Wow! That's some excellent instrumentation here. Nice work

Wow! That's some excellent instrumentation here. Nice work :)

Thank you, I appreciate that! It's a bit messy to my taste, especially as the main bass riff is drowned under the rest but that can be improved.

Yes, that was a difficult one to get out but I'm happy it felt good to play, at least. And maybe that's the most important.

Yeah, that was a shocker - try to get these Rotosound strings, this just takes the bass to a new level.

I do sound like that when I accidentally bump my bare feet into hard surface, walls and legos.

Thank you! The drums is a very nice sample from splice, it came with the reverb-fx as part of it. Great sample pack!

Thank you for the hint! I used your advice on the track I just did for Week 45, I think it worked well. Thanks again, I appreciate it.

Right? Trumpet and brass in rock or heavy music are just underestimated.

It's always time to get out the pitch forks! Thank you!

Yes that was indeed helpful to re-center and change from a "i'm programming music" to "let me see where this bass is taking us to".

Ah cool, that's a great compliment! I'm happy the vibe was conveyed!

Thank you! It is indeed more challenging, but I also like the organic side, it's really not perfect and has so much life in all its noise and mistakes.

That might have been a trumpet actually. I'll have to double check the combination of samples I used for that section. Thank you!

Thanks a lot!

[quote=ViridianLoom]Hot damn, the production on this thing is excellent. The whole tune just sounds great, you should be proud of yourself :)[/quote] Thank you, I appreciate that! It's a bit messy to my taste, especially as the main bass riff is drowned under the rest but that can be improved. :) [quote=hent03]I really like this riff, and the drums really help give it a strong sense of drive, too. You came out of a challenging week with something really great. Nice work![/quote] Yes, that was a difficult one to get out but I'm happy it felt good to play, at least. And maybe that's the most important. [quote=CosmicCairns]The energy on this is fantastic. The drums sound awesome and the sax is a nice touch that gives it a unique flavor for sure. Man, I haven't changed the strings on my bass in forever. It probably wouldn't be a bad idea.[/quote] Yeah, that was a shocker - try to get these Rotosound strings, this just takes the bass to a new level. [quote=Chrisfoo]Awesome man, this one is very beastly. Definitely some beef bass sound you're getting with those strings. Also, I thought that muted trumpet was you screaming in a weird way for a second when it started. [/quote] I do sound like that when I accidentally bump my bare feet into hard surface, walls and legos. [quote=djippy]Solid drums, guitars and bass here. Rage against the machine vibe is spot on. I like the sax with "klanky" bass. The reverb-fx automated for just the snare drum fill at 57 secs is a great touch. Very nice! [/quote] Thank you! The drums is a very nice sample from splice, it came with the reverb-fx as part of it. Great sample pack! [quote=onezero]Excellent riffs! Surprising trumpet![/quote] [quote=onezero]Bass sounds good! I wonder if you might get a little more out of it with a high-pass on it--boost the instrument level a bit, accentuating those roundwound strings, but getting it out of the way of the kick.[/quote] Thank you for the hint! I used your advice on the track I just did for Week 45, I think it worked well. Thanks again, I appreciate it. [quote=Devieus]Savage. There's so much going on and the trumpet's just classing the place up.[/quote] Right? Trumpet and brass in rock or heavy music are just underestimated. [quote=NWSPR]This is an awesome rocker of a track! Drums and bass are super inspired. Rad trumpet riffs! Is it time to get out the pitch forks?[/quote] It's always time to get out the pitch forks! Thank you! [quote=Q-Rosh]It always helps to concentrate on a single instrument and a individual goal, when feeling uninspired. I think changing the bass strings was a pretty helpful plan, et voila: you created a massive powerful rage against track and by the way gave your bass new air to breathe. well done. I love the drumbreak before the sax comes in.[/quote] Yes that was indeed helpful to re-center and change from a "i'm programming music" to "let me see where this bass is taking us to". [quote=Jason Nijjer]Listened before reading the description and first thing I thought of was Rage, definitely nailed that vibe, awesome energy on this one, great use of the crowd noise in the intro and the Sax samples[/quote] Ah cool, that's a great compliment! I'm happy the vibe was conveyed! :) [quote=Anon_Buster]For having a rough week, you make something really cool. I know what you mean by finding live instruments to be a little more of a challenge than synthesized sounds. There are so many variables that can change the sound that I find myself automating each section of the arrangement with slight differences, depending on the instruments present and how they change between sections.[/quote] Thank you! It is indeed more challenging, but I also like the organic side, it's really not perfect and has so much life in all its noise and mistakes. [quote=miraclemiles]Oh yeah, this got me going. Killer guitar. The sax really sounds like trumpet, and it's awesome, kinda unexpexted which is great. Your use of samples in your songs to set an atmosphere always works so well. Good one! [/quote] That might have been a trumpet actually. I'll have to double check the combination of samples I used for that section. :) Thank you! [quote=Mission Crossing]Wow! That's some excellent instrumentation here. Nice work :)[/quote] Thanks a lot!

Def hearing the RATM vibes.  I'm not sure if it's the bassline or some of the guitar but it's so nice and crunchy on the left side I thought it was a deep voiced guy saying "nahhhh".  The drums are perfect for this jam and the trumpet was a nice unique touch.  This is a gem for a rough week!

Def hearing the RATM vibes. I'm not sure if it's the bassline or some of the guitar but it's so nice and crunchy on the left side I thought it was a deep voiced guy saying "nahhhh". The drums are perfect for this jam and the trumpet was a nice unique touch. This is a gem for a rough week!

again, I love these anthemic epic tracks from you!

LOVE THAT

again, I love these anthemic epic tracks from you! [quote=Tone Matrix]Def hearing the RATM vibes.[/quote] LOVE THAT