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Welcome to the Modern World
Hi Andy. Just recently checked the updated chart and I wanted to say a massive well done to you on your climb to No.3 this week. PJ
Pushing all boandaries here my friend, in a good way as always and in every respect. Instrument wise, vocal and lyrics wise and any other wise you can throw! Lovin the lyrics, excellent!!! Brilliant delivery of those great lyc's to!!! Way too many technicalities to even try and point out!!!! Top class work my friend and sorry for my late comment, my loss!! Baz!
@rsed - how dare you censor me!
Ian Dury, I believe! Damn fine sounding drums, even if the snare is bizarrely panned right! All criticisms of your voice should be ignored - it's worse than that (joking - or am I ?) So, Blockheads meet Pink Floyd and some 70s prog thrown in for good measure. I suppose I'll have to stretch forward and click the vote button. Or can I be ...d?
Hi James. Forgot to say it earlier on this week but a big well done to you on entering the chart at No.5. Love your vocals and the honesy of this. PJ
Had to stop by this one again for a reminder of what that DD65 kit can sound like! I still think ya got a good mix here, and can't understand the beefs below about the vox, to me they suit the mood the lyrics and accompaniment set up, no complaints here. Lots of interesting elements, jazzy keys, hot riffs and rude lyrics, easy to see you put a lot of thought into this drum demo, lol. Can't wait to hear the next one...:)
i love lyrics in this song everything i hate about the mordern world a great song a good listen
Hi Dude.. I will start with the negatives..drums need practice ( not realistic enough for me) but not a bad attempt with your new kit - they need to be more fluent and diverse for my taste! LOVE the lyrics, but not enough of them - there should be more! I agree with Rosemarie wholeheartedly about your voice - it could be loads beta - it sounds as though you are not stood up whilst singng! Almost appears to be sung from the throat! Overall, the production got my thumbs up even though after 3.12 mins in i did start to loose interest but I DO LOVE THE VEIN you have taken, only wished it could have gone further. Not sure what genre I would place it in besides 'James Oakwood' genre experimentation!! MAYBE
This tune has a jazzy feel to it - and with the lyrics, A KICK ASS, JAZZY FEEL! I like the keyboards on this tune - it gives this a sci-fi/jazz sound that rocks, something I've never heard before. What a cool sound this entire piece has, You kick ass!
Nice funky jazz intro with lots of percussion coolness. I'd like to hear vocals higher in the mix. Love the theme. Sounds a bit futuristic and but it's not science fiction anymore. You can improve on the vocals Andy. I'm hearing more effects and harmony. Even so, I've got to rate this due to the music production, theme and lyrics.
Luv this, say it like it is, it made me smile, thanx for that this Sunday!, yes nice one here.
parts of this remind me of some tom waits stuff. but theres a cool progressive jazz rock angle around that, really expands the composition. nice echoey synth leads I'm enjoying. me likes alot.
Like Deggsy said, opening tips this one on it's end and the beat keeps it rolling throughout! Lyrics are killer! I'd say the test was successful!
Love the Opening , nice beat Great sound Andy , your music takes the Listener in different Directions , it has a Cool theme not just in the lyrics but the Music too , you have a Great Talent Andy and that shows on every track you do..... Production Spot on as Usual .. Nice Smooth stop at the end ....Cool Up with The Thumb. ;)
I'm usually not that hip on the electronic type of sound but this mix with it's abundance of different types of interesting and catchy sounds is like a shmorgishborg for the auditory senses. Super listen and a super talented musician!
Hey James, Really cool track! I like the vibe you have going on in this one. Sounds great. Impressive production too! Nice job. Thumbs up.
Still sounding good to my ears - the changes to the mix must be quite subtle - i didnt notice any :-) ooh that naughty C word (is that new?) - great track Andy. James
Still sounding smooooth to me.. bit like a Rottweiler in a Tux :) (thats gotta be a Album title right there!)
Ya pulled a nice song outta that demo, didn't ya? Well, maybe not so "nice", ha ha, but I really like what you've done with it. Hard lyric, great vocals and some sweet keyboards and guits...well done! Interesting arrangement, and the new kit is rock steady throughout with some nifty fills...sounds great!
Andy the drum toy for crimbo sounds good.Nice jazz piano sound there fella.Very "to the point lyrics".Nice space in this track,there is alot of tracks but all clear...getting good at this production lark lol.Good bottom end and nice crisp hats.too proggy for me....but a clever track all the same.
Can't define any genre ; very snappy production, drums sound great. The shifting arrangement really keeps you listening. lyrics totally lacking in subtlety.. LOL.. what's more I couldn't agree more. Very individual and well rated.
Like the interesting music....got so many influences that it makes it entirely unique. Agree with the sentiments and the lyric is well written but a bit too out there language wise for me.. you knew that tho dint ya?
Great song, I love it that you go the extra effort in your production, always a great listen and a free download, Now that's a deal where I come from Vin.
Hi Andy - i really enjoyed "new drum machine" but this is just great. The standout thing about the track for me is the lyrics - full of witty satire and social commentary - lots of detail in the instrumentation - very inventive track in all respects. Strong vocal performance - raw and aggressive at times but so much character too. Im sure this is only the first of many amazing songs that you will produce this year - i look forward to hearing them all. Thumbs up. James
New toys always lead to greater inspiration, I think. Well done, James, for taking your craft to a new and higher level. Waited for the tune to emerge to comment, and not disappointed. Worth the what ...week...to take this to where you have it now? Awesome! Smokey voice suits a rant like this...nice bit 'o social commentary. The contrasting fairy-tale like synth line puts a surreal vibe into the track. Nice touches! Too much in this to say more. Again, well done! All the best for more like this in 2012! Thumbs...dude ;)
Muscially excellent as ever, such a deeply professional polished finish. Truly fabulous musicianship.The vibe, well, you'd guess its not gonna be my cuppa. Horses for courses and all that.
This is big Mr A. Ya took that piece I liked and turned it into something very cool. love the 1:30 mark note change. everything here is so in yer face I just can't stand it I tell ya.. well I'm standing now but it's tough. All kidding aside Mr. A. you just keep rolling out these masterpieces. You're a fish ready to be hooked.
Wow Andy, what a great metamorphosis from the "drum and bass" track you laid down into this sweet piece of brilliance.
Nice nod...Swan lake lol. Even though it's quite proggy in places,it's easy on me ears dude. Nice dynamics and colourful lyrics :) Ya new toy sounds cool.
I began recording songs in January 2006. Genre is rock, pop and jazz with electronica dabbles on a few toons. It's a hobby for me. I record using cubase.
Home studio using a PC, yamaha keyboard, a couple of guitars, a Digitech effects unit and a mic. I use cubase for recording/mixing and wavelab for mastering. I've got a rode NT1A mic for vocal.
A strange fact - in 1976, the term "Mega" was 1st coined by me and came into general usage as meaning something great or awesome. I was an apprentice electrician at the time and "mega" was a technical prefix meaning "a million times". I remember that all my fellow students started using the term so maybe this was down to me. Nobody hardly says it anymore so i guess it's run it's course.
Another strange fact - i designed a telephone for use in a mortuary
Nice strong melody & energy to this track, would be great for the movies.
wow i felt like i was actually at a pink floyd concert excellent tune.
James Oakwood is a new name to me from MP3 Unsigned but hey, he is a man in love with his bed obviously so he's cool by me. He's also a rock artist which, as you well know, definitely fine by me. According to his webpage, he's only been writing and recording since 2006 and features a tasty pick of all his kit (is that a Dell?); the kind of stuff you need to make rock music. Even
Wooohooo!
A refreshing track about my fave place, I love it!
Keep em comming Mr Oakwood!!
Rated !