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I can see this done in a cowboy/desert movie. Also a driving in the rain song to and from drama
a great interview with songwriter Jay Gruska, lots of interesting insights shared in this....enjoy. http://8dio.com/#blog/interview-with-jay-gruska/ 1
Thanks for posting Ben. Could it be you've a guilty pleasure for "Supernatural"? I certainly do! LOL Many thanks again for the Gruska post. Dean
music + pictures posted 7 secs ago Hi Jim - I appreciate your review of "Carefree Calypso" - it's good to be recognized, and after listening to "Invasion of Mayberry", I'm definitely flattered. "Mayberry" is one of the most creative tracks I can recall listening to, so many different styles woven together seamlessly that on paper I wouldn't even believe it could be done - until I heard it. I'd sure like to hear what instrumental track came in first, cuz' for my money - it doesn't get much better than what you composed...thanks again.
Thanks so much! I really appreciate your comments. Best of luck with your music!
Very nice. Good for you. May your success continue. N
Thanks Nathaniel. I'm embarrassed, but that's just me. Your note from a ways back - struck a chord with lots of people - including me, and I can't tell you how many times I've looked at the "results" thinking maybe there was some kind of mistake! My songs weren't there...The first three years I subscribed to Broadjam, I had a total of ZERO tracks selected. What kind of an idiot would keep spending the time and money to keep trying? THIS kind of idiot...eventually some good things started to happen, and it just fed that hunger that I know you have, and I have - to just make an honest living DOING THIS. Despite the successes, we still have a LONG, LONG way to go because - as you know - every day you've got to 'start over' and prove your work is better than the next 200 cuts the provider will listen to. Speaking of which - back into the lab...thanks for the note, Nate! Dean
Indeed. I had a moment of "wtf" after dumping 2 grand into my best work across several websites. Honestly... I'm over it though. Right now its just "Shut up and show off" mode. I know my value... I don't need to be wildly successful to realise it. As of now... I'm just grateful to be doing what I love and what I'm good at. It pleases me greatly to see Broadjam's newsletter mentioning your success in the aftermath of that "Teensy" psychotic snap. lol Things are actually really good over this way. I'm currently in talks with several Australian publishers, clients are rolling in now that the studio has been significantly upgraded, and I've never been happier to be back in the game. But yes... Even with every big win... There's an even bigger one right around the corner that begs to be earned. You have to stay focused, preserver, and never give up. This business isn't for the thin skinned... Much like the bar business:) Keep at it... Maybe we'll meet each other in a studio and work on a J.J. Abrams film together at some point:) Wouldn't that be sweet eh? Regardless. Proud of you... We all are. Best: N
You know... If you'd ever like to do a collab, I'd be willing to wave my fees for an opportunity to just put a great production out into the world. I've been busy the last week. Learning all of the new tools I just upgraded the studio with. If you'd like to dissect anything I'd be happy to throw you some stems. Best: N
Thank you for that generous offer. WHAT kind of tools did you recently get for the studio? Talk tech! ...but anyway, your absolutely right about dealing with TODAY and the good things happening with your studio and your business. It's SO competitive out here and creating a "sound" that's yours (and yours alone) so imperative. Fill me in when you can regarding the studio and the tools you're working with, Nate - and thanks again for your kind words - Dean
- By the way I would LOVE to work on a J.J. Abrams film soundtrack with you!!!!:) WHAT a GREAT IDEA.
Recently purchased awesomeness. Isotope: Nectar 2 Stutter edit (THANK YOU BT) Trash Komplete Ultimate: @#$% my face there's sooooo much. Wave's and Serato upgrades. Reason 7.0, Pro-Tools 11, iMac 4 core i7 3.5 ghz. 32 Gigs of ram. Genelec 8040s pair. (EAR CRACK!!!) My sound incorporates all of the industry standards, and then.... I make it my own:) Swing by brother. I just updated my top 5 to represent a very definitive collection that doesn't repeat. I've got a small team of go to artists that do amazing things for me. But in the end... Its all about the art, and sometimes I feel like my work is the last line involved. I'm not gonna bullshit you though... Just swing by and listen. It'll all become very clear as you move from one production to the next. Never mind the audiobook I'm producing that desperately needs soundtracks and vocal talent. Nah... If you have the time... I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself. Best: N
What are some of your favourite tools of the trade? I'm always looking for new toys to exploit my craft with. N
Nate, you're probably more into the gear than I - my setup with Pro Tools is pretty basic. I've spent time over the years working on 'SOUNDS' - from drums to brass to guitars, collecting and modifying, and these help my mixes sound decent-to-good. But only have a few xtra plug-ins Waves UltraMX, Multi-Rack and Sound grid. I take care to maximize signals at every step of the recording process - but that's about it. My sound modules are KORG, the sampled library East-West.
I have East-West as well. I love their platinum orchestra collection. And yes... Getting big sound isn't just about mastering, its done in stages from the origins of sound design, into the mix, and beyond with the mastering. If you can't get a mix to sound great without mastering, you're missing a step in the process, and should consider re-evaluating your approach. Obviously you know better already:) I like your modesty. Its a great quality to see in successful individuals and something I struggle with on occasion being I've spent half of my life being beaten down... These days I'm realising its not about proving something though, its just about doing good work. Do you remix? How about adapt or arrange current beds? N
Hi I've done some remixing a ways back, but these days just focusing on writing and mixing my stuff - and then of course shopping it - not enough time in the day for that it seems. I also do quite a bit of critical listening - guys on my team send their work and I try to offer worthwhile feedback.
Team? Tell me about your team. What kind of goals do you and your team focus on these days. Critical listening? Sounds like a great gig that not only connects you with other artists but could potentially help support your music submissions if you do it often enough. Who do you typically cater to? Worthwhile feedback is something all of us need on occasion. Not enough of it in this business to be honest. N
Nate - please forward your personal email again if you don't mind - this information I'd rather share directly. Thanks.
Addy?
protilius@gmail.com
If you'd like we can Skype at any time too. Saves on the 2 dimensional BS I refer to as "misinterpretation." LOL
WE'VE MADE "The Way We Run Things" available for sale! Contribute to your favorite artists' milk money, by purchasing this one-of-a-kind slammin, jammin funky track!
Warned / Island / Spliff nice nice work ...........kenney
Thank you Uncle Spider. It's so damn hard to figure out what the heck our "opportunity providers" really want, that it's an artform in itself just becoming a good interpreter of the listings! We keep trying, and do our best to fill the needs listed in the music licensing pages...Thanks again for your encouraging words, and best of luck to you and the rest of the Electric Dirt Clods...I love the name of your band! Sent it to my brother last night, and got a similar response. Keep on keepin' on.
Nice talking to you earlier. I checked out a few of your tracks, I really enjoyed "Fade to Black". It builds nicely and I love when the tympani comes in. Very eerie! - Travis
Thanks Travis. Always nice to hear poz stuff! "Eerie" was what I was going for!:) I've got to check some of your work - which track(s) would you recommend? Thanks again. Dean
It's been a long time since I've recorded anything, so I don't have anything on bjam yet. Hopefully soon :)
No worries, when you do - let me know so I can have a listen. Travis, forgive my poor memory, but at the outset of your comments, you said that "it was nice talking with me earlier", and I'm trying to recall....the ol' memory isn't what it used to be, so could you refresh my memory as to when we chatted? Thanks. Dean
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Hey Travis! I got it now. I used to live in Madison, how long you been? Why no recordings recently? Yes, I'm nosey and am prying into your personal life...LOL. Good to chat with you, and thanx again for the cudos.
Well I've been here for about 6 years. The awesome summer life is what keeps me here, always something going on. I haven't really written anything worth recording in a while but I'll get to it soon! How long ago did you move from Madison?
Indeed. I try to visit every summer, and manage to just about every year...I lived in Madison in the late 80's and early 90's - undergrad at UW. Butch Vig was in my electronic music class, and drove a cab back then...played in a band called Spooner, too, until he moved on to slightly bigger things:) But there's so much more to the city than UWM, it's a thriving, creative, active and progressive place - truly unique place, that never disappoints. I envy you, as places to live go...
That's pretty awesome. Our office actually moved across the street from where Smart Studio was located. The best part about Madison is you can see live music nearly every night of the week!
Great work. I really enjoyed "Fade To Black". You have some really nice melodies.
Hello Tom. thanks again for the kind words. As regards "Gauge" magazine - has issue #1 been compiled? Or is 'magazine' more akin to a "news magazine' style or live production? I'm curious because I'd like to have a look. I'm in Chicago, and started making house records with DJ Intl. and Chicago Trax back in the day. "Hey Rocky" (by Boris Badenough a/k/a me), "Move" and "House Ain't Givin' Up" were all Billboard-charting (Dance) records. We've evolved into a music production company, creating music for TV/Cinema now, with dozens of placements in all manner of programming/content worldwide. I also DJ'd/VJ'd at Cabaret/Smart Bar and Berlin many, many years ago, AND edited music vids for the likes of Nine Inch Nails ("Down in It" and "Head Like a Hole"), Public Enemy ("Night Train"), Sound Garden ("Jesus Christ Pose" and "Rusty Cage"), Ministry ("Burning Inside")...OK, I've blabbed it all out - in short I've been involved with, and made a living from, the Chicago entertainment community for the last 30 years, give or take. From 1994 - 2011 when she retired the show, I was a post production specialist at Harpo Productions, working on The Oprah Winfrey Show...Hey, it was a great gig! There are certainly interesting stories from all these places and experiences, that might make for interesting reading to your audience/subscribers. Let me know if there's any consideration given to freelance writers, to contribute pertinent stories to "Gauge".
Hey Tom! Hope this note finds you well. Please help me out as to where we left off last time...I apologize for the memory lapse, but you'll find out when you get a few more years under your belt!:) I see that my jabber-box was rolling at full volume last time we chatted, but I want to make sure I don't owe you a file, message, update...could you help a brother out? Thanks:)!
'The Marionette' 5 stars visual enigmatic and haunting
The delay in response is regretted, but thank you for the positive feed...I can hear your work, so coming from you it means something. Thanks.
What a wonderful variety with such a wealth of melody. Some really fun work in your song list. kenney
Well THANK YOU Uncle Spider! And thanks also to the The Electric Dirt Clods as well! I LOVE the names you've come up with, and will be checking your sounds very soon...but wanted to say thanks in the mean time - THANKS!
I found "WAY WE RUN THINGS" to be smooth and generally KICK ASS!
Let me know if you are interested in a collaboration.
If this is the Ben who writes the classical pieces, and DOMINATES those charts - I'm definitely flattered by your compliment - thank you. But your work is such a cut above everyone else's, well - let's correspond. I'd like to find out more about you, and your music. Thanks again for the comp - it's appreciated.
Hey m p, that is a GREAT song. Extra funky, man. Nice job.
Hey thanks and you're welcome. If you peruse my music looking at song category, you will see there are many other types of music than just classical. That said, drop me a line. Cheers!
Lynn - I absolutely LOVE the way you've described your feelings about music! May a borrow a line or two?:) Just kidding, but the passion you exhibit is clear, and I hope we're able to do some work together - I see that there are several comments from you for my music...I'm going to sort it out and get these files to you ASAP. Thanks, Lynn!
Hi Great looking forward to that x
Lynn, I hope you'll forgive my absent-mindedness, but can you tell me specifically WHICH SONG(S) you're looking for me to send? Thanks much. Dean a/k/a Hans Bolex
Yes do get in touch please
thanks for the review of never do.
Y/W. Keep up the good work.
Likewise. You are so talented. Keep going!
Thanx HANS. I Will try.Thats a real compliment coming from a man of your skill & talent
Hans, I liked the direction you went toward with BLUE NOTES and PICK AND GRIN. Something simple and highly marketable to help pay the bills, or for new toys perhaps? :)
Thank you Yuri - I'm concentrating on paying the bills! But this listing seemed to call for simple instrumentals, and that's what I'm trying to provide...you gonna give this one a go?
You're way ahead of me, Hans, in timing as well as talent. I'm still trying to find my ground. I at least hope to learn from your successes. Good luck!!
sorry if i seem unfair.....it's always hard to know what people are trying to do....so it impossible to know whether they are succeeding at what they set out to do. i review tunes by assuming they are trying to break in to the electronic market.....and with ambient that usually means film/tv ...tho there are other possibilities there......but i think across the board electronic music is going to be judged on sounds.....and usually cutting edge sounds...and many musicians in this field do not rely on vst's....you are right....and there is often a retro feel...a different era.....but still the sound quality is always pristine in the most successful instances.....that's my main problem w/ this tune......i hope you take it in the spirit of constructive and honest criticism it's given....and i think i gave you some 4's and 5's so i did see the merits of what you are doing.....
Can't please them all Rick... If people are unwilling to take the bad with the good then perhaps its time to remove their work from the review system.
There is plenty of success to go around...
Keep in mind that the comments made here are all just someone's opinion. They could be right, wrong, or irrelevant. It's clear when someone is trying to be constructive, or not. If I had a dollar for every insecure comment I've read on BJ, I'd be a trillionaire....so keep doing what you do, and have FUN with it. Express yourself. Say it like only YOU can say it. Make the best music you can make, and keep pushing yourself to get better...where the cards fall after that is someone else's business.
Great advice.
but hans, you do agree that i am a nice guy don't cha
Rick, I think your secret desire to play center field for the Cubs has left you with a certain...'edgy-ness' On the outside, you're calm, cool and sweet as pie, but just below the surface, that fire is burning, BURNING...:)
Rick, thank you for the feedback on those tunes...PLEASE chime in on anything those 'million-dollar' ears hear, because after putting some 'drop' (lower freq punch) on the kicks in BOTH 'uber tow' and 'locken frau', it's brought the WHOLE bottom end into alignment with the rest of the track - THANK YOU! You know how you land at the BJ site and there's a bunch of photos of artists who are charting? Today I see Hans' photo there for "electronic music"...now I didn't slip the guys at BJ any bribes, but I'm wondering if you see it too? Sometimes I wonder just how "personalized" their promotions get - and if their bank of computers are smart enough to stroke members into thinking what they want us to think....this might sound crazy and paranoid, but if you DO see Hans' photo on the home page, please let me know. Thank you. I'll have a new round of listings I've submitted Sankey music to next week. It's been a very busy musical week, shopping your, my, Etric's and Juju Child's (blues artist). BTW, have you recently sent me a photo of your band? Pls. let me know, as I get confused in my old age sometimes...a group from the "Bay Area" sent me a photo from their LIVE gig, and the drummer looked alot like YOU, but I'm just not sure...thanks. Last but not least, I have embarked on an accelerated tutorial of Cubase. The reason I may not have sounded enthusiastic about collaborating with you via Cubase when you suggested it was pure embarrassment. There is NO way I know this sequencer anywhere near as well as you do, so I'm trying to pick it up quick, and want to take you up on your suggestion - but only when I'm ready. OK, have a good Friday and weekend, and I'll speak with ya soon. HANS
Hey Hans, KICKIN' DA BUTT is nice! I'm hearing this in a comedy flick somewhere as a possibility. You've definitely got the golden charm for audio entertainment. Yuri
Thank you for the comnpliment Yuri, and your view of the applications of this song are spot-on, same as mine. Thanks again! HANS
Exactly how I've tried to move it - good ears. It falls into that rare "whimsical" genre, but which also maintains a solid backbeat!
congrats on the #1 with a bullet, Rick. Great track, no surprise!
Rick: There's an angel in my funk? Always loved the title of that track...Hey, I finally got around to doing some listening, and my first listen was to "ambient 4 2 26 10", second one was "dnc 4 9 19". I always wondered if there was some sort of 'secret code' to the numeric titles, but by jove I think I've figured it out! Basically you are titling by date of completion? Or date of posting at BJ? In either event, it doesn't seem to be nearly as exotic or scientifically mysterious as I first thought..... Anyway, on to the music. The "ambient 4 2 26" track is one I've got, and have already fed back - I think - because I recognize that incredible horn solo, the one I've always raved about. But this track is SO COOL, with the outstanding production, memorable melodies, and fucking GRRREeat horn samples/solos, that not much more needs to be said. I wouldn't classify the song as "ambient" myself. There are breakdowns within the track that have ambient characteristics, but the track is dominated by a solid R&B/hip-hop groove, and the breaks serve to provide dynamic 'markers', if you will. One thing you KNOW you're going to get witha Rick Sankey track is ear candy. Anyone who appreciates great sounds, clever production, and pristine recordings is going to be rewarded every time. I'm honestly impressed by how prolific a writer you are, Rick, and you set the bar pretty high when it comes to quality output. The 'dnc 4 9 19' track is different. it starts out with that driving industrial beat accompanies by a sort of mid-eastern riff, with the characteristic Sankey production - it's definitely music to the listeners ears, and that instrument playing the mid-east main melody is right on the money. I'm not sure exactly what category to put this tune, but it's fun to listen to, it moves - no boring repitition, and offers up that ear candy I've referred to...can't think of much I'd change. Good work. I've sort of come out from under my rock, and the temperature in Chicago hit 85 degrees today! Summer is here, and I'm heading out onto the balcony to grill steaks tonite. mmmm. grilled cow..... Anyway, hope you and Tina are well, and that the Oakland air is cool and breezy. I'm definitely turning up the volume of shopping now that the show is history, and again appreciate your patience with my lacadaisical response time. HANS
glad the weather is breaking back there....raining again today...so weird. glad u like dnc 4 9.29.....yea the titles represent dates of either when the idea started or when the project is due for some submission. i'm holding off on even working titles because the song can evolve right out of that title, kinda like this one evolve from a dance tune to whatever it is now. i realize it will be hard to find a home for this tune let alone find a defining genre. how are your connections to turkish tv and film? i hope to shoot ya an email in the next day or two and let ya know what i'm up to....till then i like my steak black on the out side and just a little warm on the inside....1/2 lb of london broil is my favorite and one of the cheaper cuts.
You take your Angus JUST LIKE I DO! Who would have thunk it? I meant to indicate to you that I've been submitting quite a few of your tracks for Broadjam listings over the last two months. Obviously if I had SOLD one, you'd already know about it, but I DO want you to be aware that even if I'm not writing to you - I'm still working the material...and I started to get in the habit of letting you know when I did that...SO, check your regular e-mail address for a recent job or two I submitted Rick Sankey music for...we didn't get any of the jobs, but you can see WHAT I've been submitting to nonetheless. Later, Rick.
Your a monster, Rick. Your ability to just kick out SO much music is incredible. And today you seemed to have given birth to a couple of guitar-oriented pieces in "tu case trem" and "SNG FRM KCK" - I know I've messed up that title, but they are the top two tracks in your songlist. At any rate, "SNG FRM KCK" has a wonderful guitar hook, to me stronger than 'tucase trem', but both are fun to listen to. I've got more feedback regarding arrangement, and it seems as it "SNG FRM KCK" is a bit more developed than "TUCASE", but both have super-duper potential. AGain, I'm amazed (and slightly jealous) at your prodigous productivity. I"m going to get there, as soon as I get DONE with this fricking job, and have the TIME. But CUDOS on the charting, as well as the new tracks. I'll provide some real feedback tomorrow, but it's mostly just arrangement that I hear needing some help, and in the case of "TUCASE TREM", it sounds as if you could use another section to balance it out...until manana...DA/HANS
did you chk the top ten dance today?
Oddly, I don't see a "DANCE" top 10. But I did check the 'ELECTRONIC' top ten after I read your note, and see that we're both there - is that what you were referring to? Maybe I'm just too dumb to find the "Dance" chart, but CONGRATS on the Electronic, and your 'AMBIENT 4 26' track for charting!!
http://www.broadjam.com/browse/songs/top10/?l0=g&l1=1034
and my little dogs a cocker spaniel....he was so offended :)
Alan, thanks for the nice comments, and best of luck to you in pursuing your goals. I'm a big Sci-Fi fan as well, so I hope to see your name in the credit lists soon! --HANS
Thanks for that, I will try my best but there is such good competition around.
Thank you for your plus comments, Benjamin. I had time to listen to "Concerto #7", and want to compliment you on your string arrangement and performance...it's not often we get to hear concertos on Broadjam either, so cudos to you for breaking the mold. HANS
Yo Hans Nice new tunes!
Thanks Benjamin. sorry about the 4-month delay...I see your music selected all the time for listings, and listening to it I see why. rock on.
Tony: I submitted for the "homeless" listing, and today I heard "Angels"...Wow. What a beautiful song, sung with a phenomenal instrument - your voice. I love it, and wish you well, Tony. HANS BOLEX
hola amigo. Congrat's on Z-7 Action. Let me know when making the top 10 gets to be an old hat ;). Have a great week!
Got a chance to check out one of your latest productions via the review system here on broadjam,Cool chillout jazz vibes kinda ambient sounding.Please feel free to keep in the loop with future drumschool releases via my broadjam profile page.
wow. That is my comment after listening to "Spin Me Around"...!! I think I may have reviewed "Love and Sweat", and you thanked me for the comments...but may I say thank YOU for tickling my ears and moving my heart and mind with this superlative composition and performance! I get the feeling that as I listen to the rest of your material I'm going to be a happy camper - but just wanted to zip this off B4-hand. In addition to composing I also have a music production company which has placed hundreds of tracks in dozens of shows around the globe. Don't mean to be tooting my horn too loudly, since there is plenty of room for improvement (especially after listening to your music), but I've been at this for quite a while. In fact Sankey, the fellow you've exchanged a few comments with, is one of the artists I've signed to my company and I just signed him and another artist to a sweet music library production deal with APM, for worldwide distribution of ten of his songs...OK, I feel like a commercial at this point, but if you are at all looking for broadcast exposure of your music, and the subsequent residuals that accompany it - write back - I'd like to talk more about it with you! BTW, I went to school in Madison, it is still one of my favorite places on planet Earth. Hans BOLEX
Small world :) Thanks for the kind words about "Spin Me" Hans, and I sincerely appreciate the offer. Once we're connected, we can email with more details.
Broadjam won't populate your name in my email options, so I cannot email you. Are you able to email me more info on your thoughts? I don't wish to publish my personal email in the comments section.
Thank you for your review of my song "Love & Sweat". Your comments on the bass driving mix make sense. It was my preference to use that as a driving element, and it's been generally very well-received. One always takes a chance when putting any one thing other than vocals up front in the mix :). I will take some time to listen to your music over the next couple days. If you are inclined to listen to anything else I have done, you may find it quite different from the song you reviewed as I don't typically write electronic music :)--I just like it. Thanks again!
wow, you have some great material and the production is first rate....are you playing drums on those? i make my living playing drums and the playing on what i heard is excellent and the drum sound is perfect...best of luck on all your projects
thank you very much for the humbling compliments. I play all the instruments on the recordings, including the drums, as well as write and produce all my own material.
smokin'
you have a phenomenal assortment of music by the way. If you haven't already licensed music, I'd be surprised :). Dream. Big.
Hey dreamers: I love what BOTH of you are doing, and am regularly motivated by what I hear to try and take my own work up a notch. Thanks!
thank you mr. voyage...and let me take this opportunity to pimp myself a bit.....chk this out http://www.indabamusic.com/messages/show/2322249#!/submissions/show/45348 in case you're not aware this is a very cool remix site and with your production skills it could be not only fun but another great source on networking w/ folks from around the world.....and no telling where that networking may lead.....guys like hans.....look at that face!!! if he can't help you in your career he certainly is husband material for your sister or daughter...do you have a brother?: > 0 kidding aside....chk hans out ...a serious writer /producer also..... madison wis huh? been ice fishin recently?
Hey Sankey, you're not only a fine musician, but a comedian as well. Hope you got my note from last night, Rick...excuse me while I go pimp myself some more...
yes, sir....got it
Rick - I hope you got my vox mail...and I'm sending a message on AOL regarding our release date that will land in your mailbox any minute now... DEAN