Dirty Compilation 2008: "Evidence of Autumn"

[Leon]

My thoughts:

AViD – “Be Home by Dark” – I like how this track starts a bit vague and then evolves into a progressive sound. It's good how you managed to get the slow beat nicely rolling. The piano is a very good addition.

Bitten Turtle – “To Where the Sun Shines” – While I think this track needs some work (especially the last couple of minutes need some variation) I'm quite happy with the sounds I've created. For me it's also the first time that I really had a direction, and the sounds came out quite like I wanted them.

Easydelic – “Caught on Film” – The first few seconds of this track kind of remind me of "Tobiume" by Susumu Yokota. A soothing synth with piano. When the beat kicks in, it first seems kinda off, but I like how my ears have to "adjust" to it. I really like the overall vibe of the track.

GRANDbrother –“Packaging Solutions for Life” – The arrangement of this track is very complete, it builds up nicely and flows like it should. The higher notes of the bassline sound a bit digital, which adds the needed edge to the track.

LX Nen – “Diversion” – I like how the beat is very simple but very head nod-able. I like the melodies in this track.

Marshall Watson – “I l s Dry” – If this track illustrates the direction you are going in with your music, then I think you should really continue doing so.

Matt Parra – “Trance de Muerte (megamix)” - This is an interesting piece of music. I like the composition and the arrangements. I can't really get into the part that starts at 5:08, but when it calms down again, I really like it.

Maus – “Soldat” – I love this track.

Sputnikk – “Gateway” – This is a great track. It's fit for mixing into a set. I love the speed of the track and its progression.

Tin Foil Hats – “But Tonight” – Nice oldschool electro, with italo disco influences. The vocals sound a bit off to me, but it does make this track complete.

AViD – “Chimera” – I don't really know what to say about this track, but it's nice.

Easydelic – “Mizzle” – This track has some "weird" sounds, but I like it. The really deep synth that it starts with (and continues through the track) is addictive.

Tin Foil Hats – Plaisir d’amour” – There's some crazy (awesome) sounds in this track, that really make me want to listen to this track over and over. Sweet.


So yeah, I really like all of the tracks, they each have something of their own and it makes this compilation very varied. Thanks everyone for making this happen, and count me in on any future comps. Oh and I'd really appreciate it if you guys can give some comments on my track

[Camiel]

Hello all. I've just returned from a six weeks vacation to New Zealand. I will comment on the tracks soon. Meanwhile check out my other thread.

[King of Snake]

will check it out Camiel Toe

meanwhile, I made a better version of my track from this compilation:
http://www.sputnikk.nl/audio/Sputnikk-Gateway_v2.mp3

slowed it down a bit (I think the 1st version was bit too fast) and added some bits and pieces...

[navel]

hi there king of snake! hooked on your gateway track and as we type we're downloading the living daylight out of your website's audio section. listening to 'everflow' right now, excellent stuff.

'gateway' has a really thrilling build-up. nicely tense!

[holden]

Indeed, KoS - nice revision of an excellent track.

[Camiel]

I wonder, won't it be handy if we start the 2009 compilation early this year (like now)? So that everyone has some time to work on his/hers contribution?

[holden]

Yep, it'd be nice if we could set a deadline and everyone actually meet it! But for at least 4 go-rounds of the dirty comp, it is always as such: lots of interest up front, then a beg for an extension, usually granted once or twice, then a number of folks drop out, and we sort of scramble to make up the difference in the end. Well, life gets in the way, sure. Maybe this year will be different?

I'm always up for contributing and hearing whatever others have worked on.

[Dunwho]

ME too, throw me a date... and i will send ya somehting that is sprouting out of my head bout that time (and it wont be hair)

[Future Proof]

Suddenly at this stage of my life I've got tons of songs that I could use. Count me in for '09.

[Camiel]

I also have a bunch of tracks ready. What will be the title/topic this time?