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Loads of plucked instruments here, downtempo, with a (gulp) ethnic feel.

Zhuxi

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Man you write tunes fast I like this, nice sound and feel, MOTU ethno? I thought it was maybe a tad long, but not by much. I'd love to throw some ethnic drums under this, any chance of having a go?

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I have to say I have a few "ethnic" drums around the place (Djembe, dunbik, tabla and doogi, african talking drum, marva.. I think thats it) theres so many cool sounds to be had from them.

i really enjoyed the build up in the tune
it would make a great build for drum n bass style tune

In a word: hypnotic. I love the sounds - very well chosen and well mixed. The flute line that comes in later (after 5mins) gradually builds a sub melody even though it is quite buried in the mix, it could perhaps rise up a little after a while to add some extra dynamic - but thats a personal perspective. Good use of reverb on the percussion.

Its quite simply laid out but it works to its advantage.

Tarekith wrote:Man you write tunes fast I like this, nice sound and feel, MOTU ethno? I thought it was maybe a tad long, but not by much. I'd love to throw some ethnic drums under this, any chance of having a go?

Cheers! Yup, mostly Ethno, bit o' Trilogy + Battery. Sure, I'm remix-friendly, you just looking for the ok or do you want a wav? Drop me a line.

spiral wrote:i really enjoyed the build up in the tune
it would make a great build for drum n bass style tune

Thanks spiral! Hmmm... I've never tried d n b, but I hear ya.

downfader wrote:In a word: hypnotic. I love the sounds - very well chosen and well mixed. The flute line that comes in later (after 5mins) gradually builds a sub melody even though it is quite buried in the mix, it could perhaps rise up a little after a while to add some extra dynamic - but thats a personal perspective. Good use of reverb on the percussion.

Its quite simply laid out but it works to its advantage.

Cheers downfader! Yeah, I know exactly what you're saying about bringing that track up... good idea!

very nice buddy... i like it a lot!

I was up to about 4am last night because I've a slight head cold and its too hot to sleep, lol, and I couldnt get your tune out of my head. I ended up trying to make something similar (very hard without midi keys about - its all in the other room) I was not all that successful

aerobiotic wrote:very nice buddy... i like it a lot!

Thanks man, glad you liked it!

downfader wrote:I was up to about 4am last night because I've a slight head cold and its too hot to sleep, lol, and I couldnt get your tune out of my head. I ended up trying to make something similar (very hard without midi keys about - its all in the other room) I was not all that successful

Hey, hope you're doin' better! Cheers!