Even before I read the description I thought I heard a little bit of "Don't Bring Me Down"in there.  Sounds big and fun and the ELO vibe is definitely there.  Love that vocoder.  I pulled up the bandcamp page.  I'll try to give it a listen later this week.  (I'm trying to get through a bunch of WB tracks right now.)

Even before I read the description I thought I heard a little bit of "Don't Bring Me Down"in there. Sounds big and fun and the ELO vibe is definitely there. Love that vocoder. I pulled up the bandcamp page. I'll try to give it a listen later this week. (I'm trying to get through a bunch of WB tracks right now.)

Very cool, super catchy.

Very cool, super catchy.

This is very very nice, I love the bass and synths. And the vocoder has a nice retro vibe. Welcome nice vibe today.

This is very very nice, I love the bass and synths. And the vocoder has a nice retro vibe. Welcome nice vibe today.

Really nice work on that bass! Sweet melody too.

Really nice work on that bass! Sweet melody too.

What a jam. I dig the vocoder.

What a jam. I dig the vocoder.

haha, I'm already looking forward to your Joe Exotic tune!

That being said - digging the vocoder! Did you do that yourself or is it a sample? Sounds amazing. It does have a bit of an ELO vibe to it. But then again: who doesn't love some good ole' ELO, right?

haha, I'm already looking forward to your Joe Exotic tune! That being said - digging the vocoder! Did you do that yourself or is it a sample? Sounds amazing. It does have a bit of an ELO vibe to it. But then again: who doesn't love some good ole' ELO, right?

ELO is comfort food for the ears! The vocoder is hand played on the KingKorg using three separate vocoder patches, and then layered with human voice.  I do a pass of chords for a backing chorus feel, then two different talk boxes played to a melody by hand and then duplicated at a higher register.  Then finally human voice.  All panned to different points and individually mixed low to create full sound.  Most of that is lost in my shitty mix but sounds really awesome in the pre-mix where I'm having fun pretending to be Jeff Lynne Tahnks for checking it out!

[quote=dj someguy]haha, I'm already looking forward to your Joe Exotic tune! That being said - digging the vocoder! Did you do that yourself or is it a sample? Sounds amazing. It does have a bit of an ELO vibe to it. But then again: who doesn't love some good ole' ELO, right? [/quote] ELO is comfort food for the ears! The vocoder is hand played on the KingKorg using three separate vocoder patches, and then layered with human voice. I do a pass of chords for a backing chorus feel, then two different talk boxes played to a melody by hand and then duplicated at a higher register. Then finally human voice. All panned to different points and individually mixed low to create full sound. Most of that is lost in my shitty mix but sounds really awesome in the pre-mix where I'm having fun pretending to be Jeff Lynne :) Tahnks for checking it out!

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Damn, this is such a solid jam dude.  Right when I hit play and heard the bass, I was like "fuck yes." Do you have the 4 bass tracks layered?  Awesome job on the mixing if so because it doesnt sound muddy at all like you'd expect with 4 bass tracks.  So many other awesome synth sounds too, that KingKorg is paying dividends. I'll be rocking your EP tomorrow during work man, looking forward to it.

Damn, this is such a solid jam dude. Right when I hit play and heard the bass, I was like "fuck yes." Do you have the 4 bass tracks layered? Awesome job on the mixing if so because it doesnt sound muddy at all like you'd expect with 4 bass tracks. So many other awesome synth sounds too, that KingKorg is paying dividends. I'll be rocking your EP tomorrow during work man, looking forward to it.

Gotta love that lead when the chorus kicks in.  The bass(es) line is super catchy too. I'm all for a Tiger King jam too haha

Gotta love that lead when the chorus kicks in. The bass(es) line is super catchy too. I'm all for a Tiger King jam too haha :)

very catchy indeed. love all the retro sounds in here.

very catchy indeed. love all the retro sounds in here.

Yes, 4 layers of bass.  That was really my main effort here so thanks for picking up on that.  I wanted to get a super fat, warm bass that has elements of synth but attack and warmth of electric bass. I think it works best when all playing is in unison.  Gets chaotic when the electric bass goes off on its own.  Also, I cut all the bass frequencies below 100 hz in the mix to eliminate mud.  It is not ideal, but a hail mary mix technique when confronted with a deadline

[quote=Chrisfoo]Damn, this is such a solid jam dude. Right when I hit play and heard the bass, I was like "fuck yes." Do you have the 4 bass tracks layered? Awesome job on the mixing if so because it doesnt sound muddy at all like you'd expect with 4 bass tracks. So many other awesome synth sounds too, that KingKorg is paying dividends. I'll be rocking your EP tomorrow during work man, looking forward to it. [/quote] Yes, 4 layers of bass. That was really my main effort here so thanks for picking up on that. I wanted to get a super fat, warm bass that has elements of synth but attack and warmth of electric bass. I think it works best when all playing is in unison. Gets chaotic when the electric bass goes off on its own. Also, I cut all the bass frequencies below 100 hz in the mix to eliminate mud. It is not ideal, but a hail mary mix technique when confronted with a deadline :)

Meoooow to that!  Just watched an old Paul Newman western at 2 am last night, called Hombre. Maybe that will be my next inspiration.  Check it out if you're running out of things to watch during isolation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061770/

[quote=Tone Matrix]Gotta love that lead when the chorus kicks in. The bass(es) line is super catchy too. I'm all for a Tiger King jam too haha :)[/quote] Meoooow to that! Just watched an old Paul Newman western at 2 am last night, called Hombre. Maybe that will be my next inspiration. Check it out if you're running out of things to watch during isolation https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061770/

loving this!  that photo is amazing too...is it your original work as well?

loving this! that photo is amazing too...is it your original work as well?

Thanks, no I did not do the illustration, just the titling.  The illustration is by an artist in Thailand that goes by the name Grandfailure.  He licenses his stuff to stock, and has an amazing collection of work.  Perfect dystopian image of isolation

[quote=demonzor]loving this! that photo is amazing too...is it your original work as well? [/quote] Thanks, no I did not do the illustration, just the titling. The illustration is by an artist in Thailand that goes by the name Grandfailure. He licenses his stuff to stock, and has an amazing collection of work. Perfect dystopian image of isolation

VIRUS PEOPLE UNITE

Nice album cover.  Bass is really dope!!

I really like the vocoder vocals, obviously fitting for these times.  Great tune!

VIRUS PEOPLE UNITE Nice album cover. Bass is really dope!! I really like the vocoder vocals, obviously fitting for these times. Great tune!

Great writing on this, the main theme is so catchy. Will for sure check out the EP, props for getting it out so fast lol.

Great writing on this, the main theme is so catchy. Will for sure check out the EP, props for getting it out so fast lol.

Top stuff! Will listen to your bandycampy! Be well!

Top stuff! Will listen to your bandycampy! Be well!

Wunderbar!
Love that 80´s Vibe in your Songs.
Great Vocoding

Wunderbar! Love that 80´s Vibe in your Songs. Great Vocoding ;)

Man, if you'd do country, it'd be the most futuristic country ever if this is anything to go by.

Man, if you'd do country, it'd be the most futuristic country ever if this is anything to go by.

Nice work! All that work on the bass definitely paid off. Super bright and satisfying sound/mix.

Nice work! All that work on the bass definitely paid off. Super bright and satisfying sound/mix.

ELO is comfort food for my soul.  Thanks for checking it out... I'm still trying to catch up on my listening as well.

Thanks for checking it out!

Thanks, I was very happy with the bass, although wish it was a bit more fluid and well thought out.  Maybe on a re-edit.

Thanks! It's a bit sappy sugary sweet melody but I'm a sucker for such things. Go for the hook!

Thanks!  Love every opportunity or excuse to use the vocoder

I just couldn't do it this week Was not feeling the Joe Exotic vibe.  Maybe next week.  Thanks for listening!

It's in the works!  Thanks for the kind words!

I'm retro.  For me this is cutting edge

Thanks! Enjoying the Friday evening shows. Orangedrink is the only FDA approved treatment for COVID-19 induced boredom. Missed last friday's start but caught two tracks and the comedy set! 

Thanks... got some time on my hands

Thanks for checking it out!

Cool, I was going for 80s ELO vibe with a touch of Super Tramp maybe

Joe Exotic is a space age tiger cowboy with his trusty robot leopard side kick. This stuff writes itself.  Congrats on a bad ass bird jam last week.  Seriously next level Devieus!

Thanks! Love working with bass (low frequencies) but it's the hardest part to get right. I got close, and keep improving bit by bit.

[quote=CosmicCairns]Even before I read the description I thought I heard a little bit of "Don't Bring Me Down"in there. Sounds big and fun and the ELO vibe is definitely there. Love that vocoder. I pulled up the bandcamp page. I'll try to give it a listen later this week. (I'm trying to get through a bunch of WB tracks right now.)[/quote] ELO is comfort food for my soul. Thanks for checking it out... I'm still trying to catch up on my listening as well. [quote=djippy]Very cool, super catchy. [/quote] Thanks for checking it out! [quote=Kedbreak136]This is very very nice, I love the bass and synths. And the vocoder has a nice retro vibe. Welcome nice vibe today.[/quote] Thanks, I was very happy with the bass, although wish it was a bit more fluid and well thought out. Maybe on a re-edit. [quote=Mission Crossing]Really nice work on that bass! Sweet melody too.[/quote] Thanks! It's a bit sappy sugary sweet melody but I'm a sucker for such things. Go for the hook! [quote=Jokinen]What a jam. I dig the vocoder.[/quote] Thanks! Love every opportunity or excuse to use the vocoder :) [quote=dj someguy]haha, I'm already looking forward to your Joe Exotic tune! That being said - digging the vocoder! Did you do that yourself or is it a sample? Sounds amazing. It does have a bit of an ELO vibe to it. But then again: who doesn't love some good ole' ELO, right? [/quote] I just couldn't do it this week :( Was not feeling the Joe Exotic vibe. Maybe next week. Thanks for listening! [quote=Tone Matrix]Gotta love that lead when the chorus kicks in. The bass(es) line is super catchy too. I'm all for a Tiger King jam too haha :)[/quote] It's in the works! Thanks for the kind words! [quote=Q-Rosh]very catchy indeed. love all the retro sounds in here.[/quote] I'm retro. For me this is cutting edge :) [quote=orangedrink]VIRUS PEOPLE UNITE Nice album cover. Bass is really dope!! I really like the vocoder vocals, obviously fitting for these times. Great tune! [/quote] Thanks! Enjoying the Friday evening shows. Orangedrink is the only FDA approved treatment for COVID-19 induced boredom. Missed last friday's start but caught two tracks and the comedy set! [quote=hieme]Great writing on this, the main theme is so catchy. Will for sure check out the EP, props for getting it out so fast lol.[/quote] Thanks... got some time on my hands :) [quote=Podling]Top stuff! Will listen to your bandycampy! Be well![/quote] Thanks for checking it out! [quote=m2K7]Wunderbar! Love that 80´s Vibe in your Songs. Great Vocoding ;)[/quote] Cool, I was going for 80s ELO vibe with a touch of Super Tramp maybe :) [quote=Devieus]Man, if you'd do country, it'd be the most futuristic country ever if this is anything to go by.[/quote] Joe Exotic is a space age tiger cowboy with his trusty robot leopard side kick. This stuff writes itself. Congrats on a bad ass bird jam last week. Seriously next level Devieus! [quote=Simon Koehn]Nice work! All that work on the bass definitely paid off. Super bright and satisfying sound/mix. [/quote] Thanks! Love working with bass (low frequencies) but it's the hardest part to get right. I got close, and keep improving bit by bit.

Got me dancing!

[b] Got me dancing! [/b]

Yes, yes! We virus people need these good good synth jams. Approve. I'm uplifted. Great vocoding and overall awesomeness.

Yes, yes! We virus people need these good good synth jams. Approve. I'm uplifted. Great vocoding and overall awesomeness.

All the instruments in this song blend really well.

All the instruments in this song blend really well.

Amazing mix of colors and moods! I liked that sweet & sour vibe between the lyrics and the melody.

Amazing mix of colors and moods! I liked that sweet & sour vibe between the lyrics and the melody.