some songs to critique at your leisure

TravelRec. · Jun 25, 2005, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by trevbushell

... im not such a big fan of guitar stuff, more into eklectic, electronic synth based stuff...

What do you think about the new E-Clash scene that is coming up in GB, specially in the london underground?!

radiocolonel.it · Jun 25, 2005, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by trevbushell

thnx radio, how you know it was there? i sneaked it on and was going to post it as a new thread and then thought " no ive posted too much" and was going to leave it.

feel free to have a go... theres already guitar on it im sure youre already aware, so it'd be good to be sensitive to that (as im sure you would be!)

trev

Hi, Trev. just call me Colonel.... since i'm not yet a radio myself, ahahha,

just kidding!!!

I found a post for a couple of minutes with this song and then it disapperead...
but i followed your web site link and i found!!! (What kind of "colonel" i would be if i can't get a song?)

I'll try to make some smooth sexy thing if i'llbe able...

P.S. Did i tell u i've been in the U.K. already 3 times?
I was younger and i used to come there in summer for studying english.
I've been in Edinburgh ,Scotland, London and last time in 1994 in Hastings (i know there is an important historical fact, the battle of Hastings)

trevbushell · Jun 25, 2005, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TravelRec.

What do you think about the new E-Clash scene that is coming up in GB, specially in the london underground?!

not sure about this... seems like you know more about my country than me

ill have a look on the net for this! i know that 'new order' have a new cd out and thats cool!

travel have you had a listen to any of my stuff, (apart from the shabby mixing what do you think? love to get your valued opinion.

Im working on some new stuff which is mixed much better ( i think) including asynthomania. trev

trevbushell · Jun 25, 2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radiocolonel.it

Hi, Trev. just call me Colonel.... since i'm not yet a radio myself, ahahha,

just kidding!!!

I found a post for a couple of minutes with this song and then it disapperead...
but i followed your web site link and i found!!! (What kind of "colonel" i would be if i can't get a song?)

I'll try to make some smooth sexy thing if i'llbe able...

P.S. Did i tell u i've been in the U.K. already 3 times?
I was younger and i used to come there in summer for studying english.
I've been in Edinburgh ,Scotland, London and last time in 1994 in Hastings (i know there is an important historical fact, the battle of Hastings)

ok.... look forward to hearing it !
not sure i can bring myself to call you colonel.. feel like im in the army!!!

trev

radiocolonel.it · Jun 25, 2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by trevbushell

not sure i can bring myself to call you colonel.. feel like im in the army!!!

trev

i just told u that 'cause most of my friends use to call me that way, it's my nick that gave the name to the radio.

If u prefer call me Ross, it's my real name ---> Rossano Dembech

(i doesn't sounds italian but it's just my name)

TravelRec. · Jun 26, 2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by trevbushell

not sure about this... seems like you know more about my country than me

ill have a look on the net for this! i know that 'new order' have a new cd out and thats cool!

travel have you had a listen to any of my stuff, (apart from the shabby mixing what do you think? love to get your valued opinion.

Im working on some new stuff which is mixed much better ( i think) including asynthomania. trev

Yes, I know some new bands from a friend of my wife, so check the net for "Client", "I am X", "Fisherspooner" and "Artist unknown" (no commercial guys, I only like them), you may like them too

.

And yes, I heard your stuff, currently I ´ve just saved deepblue4 on my disk to give you a detailed feedback later. I´m really looking forward what comes next, maybe some stuff for the sampler

.

trevbushell · Jun 26, 2005, 08:41 AM

thnx travelrec,will checkthese out

trev

disasterpiece · Jul 21, 2005, 12:26 AM

the structure and the song sound good i would get some better drum samples the piano needs to be a little louder and the synth sounds very muffled maybe too much fx checked out bumble bee too very good cheers

trevbushell · Jul 21, 2005, 12:52 AM

Thanks for that, interesting to hear different viewpoints, thats good.

i think i will keep the drums as they are as i kind of like them like that... sparse and wierd!

the pads... yeah they are fx'd alot. i did that to make them breathe you can hear them oscillate, i like that too, but yeah maybe could be brighter in the mix!
thanx for your comments, its good to get feedback always!

the 'bumblebee' and '2001' tracks are my live band (I'm the drummer) we play for fun only!

[color=red]try 'asynthomania', my latest piece, a great improvement i think re mix etc? what do you think?[/color]
trev

Maddogg6 · Jul 21, 2005, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by trevbushell

hmmm, thats interesting! thanx for your comment...I'll listen to that again..

i did that reverb cutoff on purpose, im english and that kind of stuff is done regularly here to create that kind of old/retro/imperfect feel (like an old record). (listen to norman cook or moby). i quite like the effect it gives and its done on an offbeat in time with the tempo.
but be interested to know if anyone else gets annoyed by it? let us know.
trev

ps - maddog, have you listened to any others?

maddog- ive listening to your stuff, just havent posted yet as theres a few songs to go thro and i want to isten more than once really, will give you some feedback when i can,

trev

Oh, not sure how I missed the response to my response... er you know what I mean.. hehe

I did listen to others songs also, and you probably figured it out by now the genre is different from what I typically am in to. The reverb thing is (obviously) an effect Im not familiar with... sorry didn't mean to be insulting or anything, just my honest opinion.
I try very hard to be 'objective' when listening to others work in a different genre than what Im into. I try to take more of a 'techical look' at it. And I guess that effect you describe would fall more as a 'taste' than technical.

But, that effect, intended ot not, I cant say I like - sorry

trevbushell · Jul 21, 2005, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Maddogg6

But, that effect, intended ot not, I cant say I like - sorry

hey , no offense taken, its good to hear peoples point of view otherwise you never learn!! so thanx for your honesty, its what im looking for... not to be pepped up with false praise!

trev

Maddogg6 · Jul 21, 2005, 08:55 PM

You definitly have a knack for composition... for sure. Something I see as my biggest weakness.

trevbushell · Sep 3, 2005, 11:24 PM

hi,

new website being developed now (still in early stages)... so posting new link to my songs.

go to thids page and click on top r circle for my songs.

http://www.enginecreations.com/trevb/index.htm
trev

ps you might wanna wear sunglasses!!

trevbushell · May 11, 2006, 10:59 PM

if you enjoy my music feel free to go on myspace and add yourself as a friend?

http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell

Lex Nahumury · May 31, 2006, 06:12 PM

Hey Trev,

Just listened to "Always On my Mind".
Tell me that is you doing the lead vocals.

Anyway, ..Love that male voice and the melancholic song!
Nice grand piano part too.

/Lex.

PS:
Personaly I would keep the lead vocal centered at all time
and stereo/pan/doubling the fx voices and chorus lines instead.
(just a suggestion though)

trevbushell · Jun 1, 2006, 09:22 PM

hey lex!!!

hi lex,
you're not normally in these parts of the woods!!!
nice to 'see' you here.
thanx for your positive comments, yeah im pleased with it, specially the piano which i put loads of reverb etc on to make it BIG.
im afraid the vocals were done by a close friend of mine (simon) who has a great voice!! (i can sing but its not outstanding and wouldnt enrich the song well enough!!!) everything else was me though.. ill think about the vocals, i think i will do that. we plan to do the vocals again anyway as it could be better so we'll do your suggestions then
im glad you liked it lex.. ive never heard a full song of yours, just tasters of demos and clips etc... any chance of you putting some up here?

just to add....youre a VERY valued member of this forum... but im sure you know that!!! you helped me so much in my first grapplings of this kx driver and it was very much appreciated. thnx

trev

Lex Nahumury · Jun 2, 2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevbushell

hi lex,
you're not normally in these parts of the woods!!!
nice to 'see' you here

Yes you are right, I normaly don't comment in this
section, but in this case I couldn't resist to compliment on
the song and the vocals.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevbushell

..ive never heard a full song of yours, just tasters of demos and clips etc... any chance of you putting some up here?

I doubt it.
I simply don't have enough time to write music and do computer programming the same time.
(if either result has to be any good that is)

Quote:

Originally Posted by trevbushell

just to add....youre a VERY valued member of this forum... but im sure you know that!!! you helped me so much in my first grapplings of this kx driver and it was very much appreciated. thnx

Thx, but,..Thank you too!
Don't forget that in essence it's those few kX regulars such as yourself
that keep the kX community/project alive.

Cheers,

/Lex

Lex Nahumury · Jun 13, 2006, 03:30 PM

Hi Trev,

Just noticed you've changed the vocal's stereo placement in "Always On My Mind" as discussed.
Much better, more natural, balanced etc.
Truly a Great Song!!!

Cheers,

/Lex.

trevbushell · Jun 13, 2006, 08:33 PM

thnx lex.... really glad you like it, its my favourite one so far (although im still partial to asynthomania)

it depends which one you listen to.. the myspace one or the one on my website!! i did get to change it a bit but will do it properly later when i get time (what with 6yr old and 5 mnth old around the house!!)

thanx for the useful comment!
and good to know youre obviously listening to it more than once

im gonna have to start charging royalties!

trev

Toadly_Ossum · Jun 16, 2006, 02:08 AM

Great song Trev. Allways on my Mind (formerly bliss?). Definately conveying profound emotions. Very inspiring.

Toad

trevbushell · Jun 19, 2006, 09:58 AM

thnx toadly,
trev

and yes its is the 'formally bliss' song!

TravelRec. · Jun 20, 2006, 06:32 PM

Hi Trev again...

Yes, I´m late, but now I found some time and a broadband-connection to the net to put my ears into your audio material. Finally I´m very impressed of your songs and their audible quality! Needless to say that I made a personal copy of the most tracks

, of course to show them to my wife. I think I will send you a special mail with some comments if I find some more time to hear intensively.

Greetings!
TravelRec.

trevbushell · Jun 21, 2006, 08:07 PM

so ......

you and lex both owe me money in royalties, excellent!!!!

thnx travelrec, i feel very honoured to get such positive feedback from you guys, thnx very much. i wish i knew what to do with these tracks as id love to try and market them, well there you are, they will continue to be played amoungst friends only i think.

trev

TravelRec. · Jun 22, 2006, 03:15 PM

So I would like to give you the tip to burn some of your tracks on some CDs and give them away to your friends or in a pub or so, to get more feedback that may encourage you to invest more time in making music and finally making money

trevbushell · Jun 22, 2006, 06:42 PM

yeah ive done that and always got good feedback from people but have only managed to sell one song to a tv company a few years ago... nothing else. i dont think ive got the time to promote seriously due to time issues

trev

TravelRec. · Jun 23, 2006, 03:59 PM

Yes, I clearly understand what you mean

, but time will come and I´m sure you can activate some people to support or simply to buy your music. Keep the good work alive

Jun 26, 2005, 08:41 AM	Thread Starter #37
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	thnx travelrec,will checkthese out trev __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jul 21, 2005, 12:26 AM	#38
disasterpiece DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	checked out breeze the structure and the song sound good i would get some better drum samples the piano needs to be a little louder and the synth sounds very muffled maybe too much fx checked out bumble bee too very good cheers

Jul 21, 2005, 12:52 AM	Thread Starter #39
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for that, interesting to hear different viewpoints, thats good. i think i will keep the drums as they are as i kind of like them like that... sparse and wierd! the pads... yeah they are fx'd alot. i did that to make them breathe you can hear them oscillate, i like that too, but yeah maybe could be brighter in the mix! thanx for your comments, its good to get feedback always! the 'bumblebee' and '2001' tracks are my live band (I'm the drummer) we play for fun only! [color=red]try 'asynthomania', my latest piece, a great improvement i think re mix etc? what do you think?[/color] trev __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR] Last edited by trevbushell; Jul 21, 2005 at 12:59 AM.

Sep 3, 2005, 11:24 PM	Thread Starter #43
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	hi, new website being developed now (still in early stages)... so posting new link to my songs. go to thids page and click on top r circle for my songs. http://www.enginecreations.com/trevb/index.htm trev ps you might wanna wear sunglasses!! __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR] Last edited by trevbushell; Sep 14, 2005 at 11:51 PM.

May 11, 2006, 10:59 PM	Thread Starter #44
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	if you enjoy my music feel free to go on myspace and add yourself as a friend? http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jul 21, 2005, 08:55 PM	#42
Maddogg6 Tail Razer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bernyurass, AZ - USA Posts: 4,027 Rep Power: 50	You definitly have a knack for composition... for sure. Something I see as my biggest weakness.

May 31, 2006, 06:12 PM	#45
Lex Nahumury DH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 62	Hey Trev, Just listened to "Always On my Mind". Tell me that is you doing the lead vocals. Anyway, ..Love that male voice and the melancholic song! Nice grand piano part too. /Lex. PS: Personaly I would keep the lead vocal centered at all time and stereo/pan/doubling the fx voices and chorus lines instead. (just a suggestion though)

Jun 1, 2006, 09:22 PM	Thread Starter #46
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	hey lex!!! hi lex, you're not normally in these parts of the woods!!! nice to 'see' you here. thanx for your positive comments, yeah im pleased with it, specially the piano which i put loads of reverb etc on to make it BIG. im afraid the vocals were done by a close friend of mine (simon) who has a great voice!! (i can sing but its not outstanding and wouldnt enrich the song well enough!!!) everything else was me though.. ill think about the vocals, i think i will do that. we plan to do the vocals again anyway as it could be better so we'll do your suggestions then im glad you liked it lex.. ive never heard a full song of yours, just tasters of demos and clips etc... any chance of you putting some up here? just to add....youre a VERY valued member of this forum... but im sure you know that!!! you helped me so much in my first grapplings of this kx driver and it was very much appreciated. thnx trev __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jun 13, 2006, 03:30 PM	#48
Lex Nahumury DH Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 62	Hi Trev, Just noticed you've changed the vocal's stereo placement in "Always On My Mind" as discussed. Much better, more natural, balanced etc. Truly a Great Song!!! Cheers, /Lex.

Jun 13, 2006, 08:33 PM	Thread Starter #49
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	thnx lex.... really glad you like it, its my favourite one so far (although im still partial to asynthomania) it depends which one you listen to.. the myspace one or the one on my website!! i did get to change it a bit but will do it properly later when i get time (what with 6yr old and 5 mnth old around the house!!) thanx for the useful comment! and good to know youre obviously listening to it more than once im gonna have to start charging royalties! trev __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jun 16, 2006, 02:08 AM	#50
Toadly_Ossum DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 228 Rep Power: 0	Great song Trev. Allways on my Mind (formerly bliss?). Definately conveying profound emotions. Very inspiring. Toad

Jun 19, 2006, 09:58 AM	Thread Starter #51
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	thnx toadly, trev and yes its is the 'formally bliss' song! __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jun 20, 2006, 06:32 PM	#52
TravelRec. Alternative Audioproductions Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany / Sachsen-Anhalt Posts: 1,710 Rep Power: 56	Hi Trev again... Yes, I´m late, but now I found some time and a broadband-connection to the net to put my ears into your audio material. Finally I´m very impressed of your songs and their audible quality! Needless to say that I made a personal copy of the most tracks , of course to show them to my wife. I think I will send you a special mail with some comments if I find some more time to hear intensively. Greetings! TravelRec. __________________ Always take a look behind.

Jun 21, 2006, 08:07 PM	Thread Starter #53
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	so ...... you and lex both owe me money in royalties, excellent!!!! thnx travelrec, i feel very honoured to get such positive feedback from you guys, thnx very much. i wish i knew what to do with these tracks as id love to try and market them, well there you are, they will continue to be played amoungst friends only i think. trev __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jun 22, 2006, 03:15 PM	#54
TravelRec. Alternative Audioproductions Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany / Sachsen-Anhalt Posts: 1,710 Rep Power: 56	So I would like to give you the tip to burn some of your tracks on some CDs and give them away to your friends or in a pub or so, to get more feedback that may encourage you to invest more time in making music and finally making money __________________ Always take a look behind.

Jun 22, 2006, 06:42 PM	Thread Starter #55
trevbushell DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: portsmouth, england Posts: 323 Rep Power: 0	yeah ive done that and always got good feedback from people but have only managed to sell one song to a tv company a few years ago... nothing else. i dont think ive got the time to promote seriously due to time issues trev __________________ [COLOR=black]http://www.myspace.com/trevbushell[/COLOR]

Jun 23, 2006, 03:59 PM	#56
TravelRec. Alternative Audioproductions Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Germany / Sachsen-Anhalt Posts: 1,710 Rep Power: 56	Yes, I clearly understand what you mean , but time will come and I´m sure you can activate some people to support or simply to buy your music. Keep the good work alive __________________ Always take a look behind.