shawn@trustmedia.tv
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"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
On this track "Oyster" I used ALOT of the sample loops that come with SONAR. I got some from the Beatscape Library, some from the Sample Magic loops & some from the XMix included loops. This is the first song I have ever made where I didn't play any instruments. It was all retuning the groove clip samples so they would sound good together, mashing together several drum loops for the percussion & then adding effects like Sonitus Delay and other on the loops to further make it unique and my own. I feel a little weird not having actually "played" any notes but the piece is unique and I put alot of production time into it and I consider it my creation (with the help of SONAR WHICH IS TOTALLY AWESOME!!!)
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 15:27:47
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Nice one Shawn. There are a few purists that would hate this, being as it's all loops, but it got my foot tapping and that's good enough for me.
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 16:37:07
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james might be talking about me :)
he knows im not a loops man but i lked this shawn
it has some great hooks in it like most of your stuff does.
the breakdown in the middle is a nice breath of fresh air.(i made a comment on soundcloud,the part im talkng about)
i think where this song would really fit well shawn would be in film.
its got a great fell for being an intro to a television show or possibly in a movie as a film score.
your a great artist man.always like your stuff.
no hard feelings i hope.
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 16:51:59
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Thanks James & Charlie...Charlie we are artists so we are passionate in our beliefs and crafts so definately no hard feelings...I know your heart is good & we are friends! - Shawn Lee Farrell
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 17:21:04
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I like this Shawn. This song has a cool effect and sets a great mood. Awesome stuff!
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 17:38:13
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I tried doing this once but got nowhere. I applaud you for your vision and technical skills. And, you're right - Sonar is totally awesome. Well done.
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 18:56:51
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Thank You Lynn & Marcus...we must keep creating! - Shawn
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/10 19:45:02
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Thanks for posting this, Shawn, and your positive thread upstairs.
I finally got to listen to it, and really enjoyed it.
I'm like you, and tend to play everything, but I do keep wanting to have a go at manipulating loops. You did it very well.
It's the fact that one can track a full band, or play with loops, that really attracts me to Sonar.
I used to play around a lot with sampled loops when I got my first sampler many moons ago, an Ensoniq Mirage, and then with Akai samplers. I used to love manipulating them, even though I only had a two digit LED display, and two seconds of sampling.
The only comment I would make about it is that I would maybe drop off the "string-like" sound that pulses through it every so often, just to add variety.
Thanks again for posting this up. I think Sonar is "awesome" too.
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/11 00:49:39
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Nice effort! I try putting stuff together with loops sometimes but it always screams "LOOPS!" This however sounds like an original creation. Must have been a lot of work... Plus, in your avatar you look a little like my old friend Ferank Manseed from the UK, he's a tattoo artist who specializes in geometric patterns made with dots. And in the photo on your website, you look a little like Ross Kemp, a British actor. Just thought I'd mention this totally irrelevant info 
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/11 17:24:17
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I'm not usually into tracks made by smples only, but this has a toe tapping vibe and kept my interest.
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/13 04:29:02
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Hi, Shawn, Very cool electronica track with nice texture and a good punchy beat! The mix is clean and fresh sounding, too. I agree with Charlie about it definitely fitting nicely into a movie soundtrack. Good stuff, buddy!  Bob
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/14 21:58:38
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Bob. Blipp, Sharke, JB101 Thank You for all the great compliments I really appreciate it! - Shawn
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/15 04:22:15
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my ears enjoyed the sound for what it is .. Its well done ... Thanks ...
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/15 09:53:06
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As usual it really sounds awesome and your skills are the tops. Isn't this what some DJ's are doing by putting loops together. Andy Hunter comes to mind but you are way above them.
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shawn@trustmedia.tv
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/15 15:03:51
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Thanks Brianb & Mr. Vechung! - Shawn
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/15 17:02:57
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That's a pretty cool tune Shawn. I like it.
I like that wooshing pumping sound.
I hear that every time I stand up. The doctor said something about blood clots in my legs restricting blood flow or something and causing the wooshing sound in my ears. I don't know, I wasn't paying attention. Frickin' doctors, what do they know.
Mix/master wise it's right on. Not too much bass, not too much high end. Nice even mix.
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/15 22:56:58
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This is nice and sounds good. But, the problem with loops for me is that I have heard so many of them before, so songs made with them sound very derivative. The problem with this genre for me is that it is among my primary listening pleasures, so again, many songs sound derivative. But, you did put it together quite well, which I am guessing was your primary motivation.
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/16 05:47:06
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C H A R L I E R O Y........ - Shawn 
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/16 07:42:01
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Ohh, you're one of those. Noted.
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/16 08:12:24
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Thank you foxwolfen, I understand what your saying, thank you! - Shawn
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Re:"Oyster" by www.soundtraxxmusic.com
2013/02/16 12:47:51
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Bub Platinum Member  Thank You! - Shawn
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