shaman by tokai
Genre: Heavy Metal
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Keywords:
shaman metal (1), tokai (6)
Description:
In Maizuru, in Japan, there use to be a small bar i used to frequent on a friday eve, where a band would play. i was allowed to play a number one night which was mainly this riff, it went down quite well and they asked me to play with them a few more times, it was something i used to really look forward too, that and the warm sake.
This has taken an age to get together. The opening is at 97 bpm, but try to keep in time with the Shaman keeping a rhythm with his ayahuasca leaves was very tricky. I could only use part as the beat was not in time.
I kept this as mainly a rhythm track, i took out the lead. I am trying to concentrate on getting a better production sound. Thanks to all the guys at mcjams that have helped me with tech questions and pointing me in the right direction. There are still issues i have, but i will leave it at this. Anyone up for putting something on this like a vocal or whatever please feel free. One loop used, for the drums, but i changed it, the rest of the keys was played on the mac keypad.
This has taken an age to get together. The opening is at 97 bpm, but try to keep in time with the Shaman keeping a rhythm with his ayahuasca leaves was very tricky. I could only use part as the beat was not in time.
I kept this as mainly a rhythm track, i took out the lead. I am trying to concentrate on getting a better production sound. Thanks to all the guys at mcjams that have helped me with tech questions and pointing me in the right direction. There are still issues i have, but i will leave it at this. Anyone up for putting something on this like a vocal or whatever please feel free. One loop used, for the drums, but i changed it, the rest of the keys was played on the mac keypad.
Lyrics:
yes!Hardware:
Yamaha Sg 1000, strat, ebow, maudio, ayahuasca, pod xtSoftware:
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ktb
ohhh, what i wouldn't have given to have been sitting at the bar, and caught the jam some Friday night. Lots of wonderful Tokai textures on the guitar and your synth choices are always spot on.
PS: how long did you have to wait to capture that pic?
bud
Great production and excellent guitars - this should get some takers - why not list it as an open collab? You're work is always so varied and dimensional.
Feter
Interesting ....the intro just trippy ....the guitars just fabulous !!!
nice work my friend ...thnx alot for sharin !!!!
lengold
interesting life you lead Steve.
Love the sound and feel of this - I certainly couldn't improve on the production/mix. Great track.
Cheers
Len
LunaTrick
Love the shamanic opening... all the variations... overall mood... very compelling!
ted23
sounds!
Really digging the menacing feeling here. Has a sense of panic and paranoia to it.
Cant wait to see if anyone takes you up on your vocal request. This is great a musical piece but it's definitely crying out for some angry vocal...... Which is easier said than done.
Excellent rocking tune.
Doadars Uncle
Love the rhythms! And yes, nice and crunchy!
timothy devine
The guitars have great tones, mixed with the rhythm stuff and synths, marries to make a great tune. You have great changes in your tunes to keep the interest level way up.
great timing and playing
dig it man
peacepiano
Sounds solid as a rhythm track. There are enough chord changes and breaks to make this a real musical journey. Build up in the middle is particularly effective. Love the guitars.
Thanks
Bill
davisamerica
this sounds fantastic
WillyB
Cool track, nice playing. The sound is modern, yet it still seems to span a few decades with touches of the progressive genre. The rtwork is a super nice touch and fits very well. Nice job!
Macaudion
but not too...
even a bit of sweetness
diggn' it, big time. very nice. thx. m
musichead
If you want a bass part on this tune, just send me a note. I really like it!
dirigent
A wonderful blend of styles
Far east Folk and Hard Rock melted together.
Works very well. Cool stuff!
A powerful melange, I'm in awe!!!
AcetyleneJukebox
Nice guitar playing on this. Also great guitar tone. Has lots of drama. Well done.
Komrade K
That's an excellent riff you have there, liked all the synth work too. Are you going to put the lead guitar back in - would be great to hear it.
KK
dolby
..good 'un. Was quite surprised to see it listed as Heavy Metal - of course it's much too funky for that. Another dark and brooding piece which i hope gets developed by someone. You seem to be on a roll right now and the investment in production perfection is paying off -
Phil
tokai
to you all for your support. There might be some other versions of this coming up if you are interested. Still up for any willing participants. Cheers everyone!
Kicbal
Gives me a "Faith No More" vibe. Nice. I wonder if the drums are a bit quiet in the mix. I also like the stringy bass and the keys breakdown halfway through.
Kicbal
Oh, I should have listened longer as the drums get loud at the end of the song. Cool
SISTERS
intriguing arrangement - i LOVED the heavy driving groove.
i'm just yer average ear - but the mix sounds good to me.
entranced,
anne
sloparts
Even more interesting music. I'm not a Heavy Metal kind of guy, but after listening to this I could become one. This is just and excellent piece of music Steve. Very dynamic and diverse. Nut most of all, a treat to the mind, soul and ears.
Excellent,
Ed
maxjsl37
Love It! Period! Killer riff, love the tribal feel and time changes.