Cult of Anubis (Spitlogic) by ktb
Genre: Hip Hop-Rap
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Mitchell posted a really great A Cappella. I'm embarrassed to say that my original additions were out of sync. really off :-). Fortunately Mitchell is as generous in his collabing as he is with the word. He was able to sync me up and re-did some parts to gel with the music bed. Many thanks to you Mitchell.
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Nick_Flash
Gotta love Spitlogic's words. I like what you've done with this. That bass line is gonna be in my head for the rest of the night now. The track just chills along right.
definitely cool
nick
ktb
Nick, really appreciate you checkin it out & leavin kind words
spitlogic
Nicely done. Thanks for being so patient and staying with it. I may be able to make a whole album with just this remix.
ktb
Many thanks to you for the original post and then not freakin out when I sent you the original mix..lol..then fixing it (yeah!) now that I hear this, its like..what was I thinking?
thoddi
That sexy bass line is haunting and will stay with me a while just like Nick say. The subtle floating chords adds a fantasy like mood. The placing of those low piano notes is just enough to balance the groove.
Sorry... I just have to pull it apart to understand what makes it so good:)
Couldn't quite grab the content to all of the rap (it's hard enough to get hold of the content of rappers doing it in my own language;), but it is cool how it follows the rhythm of the groove. It is the 'rock' n roll' that together with the smooth groove makes the complete hip hop thang. There I go again.. . bottom line %u2026 I dig it:)
ktb
Thor, i'm physched you like this. There's not a whole lot I did. Got the bass and drums, and then 2 keyboards. Thrilled you think its intoxicating. Wonderful description. All I could hope for
tokai
Kool track, very smooth vibe...Great job on those keys you got that feelin for it... top sound, just love that bass too.
ktb
Steve, comin from you that means a lot. I am in the process of adding some parts to "blackwater". Hope to send you something shortly. Hope it was Ok to reach and help myself like that! Want to start breaking in the new space :-)
perceptualvortex
Nice work, John. Spitlogic's rapping is really good. I think I missed the off-sync one--this mix is deep in the pocket; good beats and ethereal pads.
ktb
bring some for those that don't have some :-) David, all the props for being in the pocket are with Spitlogic. My big take away was recording at the same bpm does not equal = a groove. Mitchell brought it home
michael2
this sounds great. love the bass synth (what did you use on that?). the piano chords at the beginning are so low and perfect. glad you got it worked out. great job.
ktb
Michael, thats right out of a Triton keyboard, as is the pad synth, and the drums..hmmm, even the piano (thanks for noticing! :-)
I especially want to thank you for be willing to help on this. Maybe we can hook up on something, I'm a huge fan. Thx for listening!
Moviz
a great addition to the original, I love the cool synths opposed to the vocal clarity, making a great combination of sound, great collab here, regards M
ktb
Maurice, thk's for the thumbs up on the synths. My favorite take is the floating synths, while Mitchell does his thing.
guitapick
...the Bop...
This kicks, guys...I love it...
ktb
Bob, thanks for lending a listen
timothy devine
the bed is real funk
you got some real skills my friend
i love this... reminds me of do-bop a Miles record...
the bed is Marcus Miller like.
I love what Marcus and Miles did together...
I just really dig your stuff ktb
very cool sounds
great collab
t
ktb
wow, Tim, you are too kind. Always great to see your comments. Too generous by 10, dude.
MissChaos
outstanding!
ktb
Miss C, appreciate you takin a listen!
dajama
This is perfect. You've taken the brilliance of spitlogic's rap and wrapped it in something magical. The drums sound great and the bass is kicking. Love the sound and the riff. Those chords! Great musical vision, and teriffic collab. Did I mention the mix is top notch and the production is absolutely pro? Kudos, my friend. Nicely done. Peace.
ktb
David, you make my day sir. Thank you for the generous review. Its my first attempt at trying my hand in this genre, but I Mitchell made it easy
Hectorious
Very Funky Dog:0}
ktb
the REAL bass :-) 'preciate the thumbs up Hector
davisamerica
every piece .. tasty!
ktb
Mitchell's doing! I'm pleased you dig it
Ed Hannifin
...of negative rap, and trite rap, and formulaic rap, and to these jaded ears that's a lot of what's out there...
This is different, and better... Simple, but deep... That bass line against the drum beat is terrific, and the rap, (what I can follow) is wide open and positive...
So even though rap/hip-hop isn't my listening preference, I appreciate what has been accomplished here. Pretty neat.
Ed
ktb
Ed, again you hit on something that speaks to me directly. In this case, Mitchell's prose. To me a message of perseverance and positivity. Only on Mj could one hope to find this incredible opportunity to collab cross genre's.
bud
love the fat bottom and the smooth beat. Well done.
ktb
thanks Bud, I originally tried to interject some alternate bass lines, but nothing seemed as groovy as the first one I tried. So I just went with it!
Parichayaka
I thought I knew you as the MJ's Keyboard Solo Guy%u2122, but this just proofs that you are just an excellent overall musician (I'm probably the only one here who's surprised). The track is crisp, simple and strong and has a very comfortable flow to it. I like how you give it some breathing room towards the end. Very cool drum loop too. How about a nifty little hook somewhere in there?
ktb
yes, Pari, I think "something" is absolutely called for in here. In a re-do I would shoot for perhaps a real rythym section with some guitar to help break it up. Thankful to have you stop, listen and comment. I always enjoys hearing your thoughtful words. You latest is simply stunning.
Enrique Gil
very nice! very nice! I love the deep bass. The rhythm is just perfect with just enough drums. I am duly impressed.
ktb
Enrique, pleased to see your kind note. Happier still you dug the tune!
davisamerica
thanks to dave for the 2008 Best Of forum.... man I missed this before. as Nick said "hell yeah" !
davisamerica
i am just brain dead .... anyway ... worth a return ... will d/l for future brain lapses ... really is a great track