Ethereal Love (was Progressive Obsessive) - Bobby Summa

Bobby Summa

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Made in 4 days what usually takes 4 months, only-this is my best work yet.

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Made in 4 days what usually takes 4 months, only-this is my best work yet.

Some of the biggest hits were written in a short period of time and this could be no exception.

I have listened to it 4 times already and as always I really like that ethereal vibe you put in to your tracks.
As far as I can hear everything is in place and fits well together.

Great job mate!! (y)👊:giggle:
 
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Some of the biggest hits were written in a short period of time and this could be no exception.

I have listened to it 4 times already and as always I really like that ethereal vibe you put in to your tracks.
As far as I can hear everything is in place and fits well together.

Great job mate!! (y)👊:giggle:
I’ve made a few tiny adjustments to the arrangement since, but can always go back to this one as saved it etc.
I’ve started eq’ing / levels on it now whilst within the mastering plugs which are seperate but doing simultaneously just to learn/experiment / fun. . Will post update later. Cheers bud👍

How you doing by the way?
 
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I’ve made a few tiny adjustments to the arrangement since, but can always go back to this one as saved it etc.
I’ve started eq’ing / levels on it now whilst within the mastering plugs which are seperate but doing simultaneously just to learn/experiment / fun. . Will post update later. Cheers bud👍

How you doing by the way?
Would love to hear the adjusted version.
I've been playing around with mastering tools as well and it's true what they say...It's hard to get it right. Doing is learning.

I'm doing pretty well at the moment. Had to take much needed break from a lot of things and did spent a lot of time with my family this summer. Finally shook off a bunch of heavy load and was able to leave that behind my. Had a nice little 3 weeks of from work also and used that to fully recharge.
Picked up a track again I started earlier this year to see what I can do with it (posted it last weekend) and ready (I think) for some exiting new things)

So yeah long story short....Long time since I felt this great.
 
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New name. Ethereal Love... (Sleepy Budah gave me the idea in his feedback somewhere above). This track is something im very proud off. I do believe its finished in all form. (levels mastering etc maybe not as this is first time ive really properly tried both focused eq comp, limiting ad Mastering) (.....made all in headphones.

https://soundcloud.com/robert-george-969154201%2Fethereal-love-m%2Fs-y28HJMUJlbd
 

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If you think it's finished than it's finished and you should be proud. It's a great track and in the end it's always all about love in any form.

Again... Great job dude 👊🏻
Always open to a tweak or two tho. ✌🙂Maybe the kick can mute in some areas of the arrangement. But as far as my structure skills go ( which I really suffer with) I think this is my best yet. And maybe complete. Maybe not. But me off on me holiday tomoz so me il leave it for now. Just never been so satisfied with a track as this somehow. Cheers bud. 🫶
 
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Always open to a tweak or two tho. ✌🙂Maybe the kick can mute in some areas of the arrangement. But as far as my structure skills go ( which I really suffer with) I think this is my best yet. And maybe complete. Maybe not. But me off on me holiday tomoz so me il leave it for now. Just never been so satisfied with a track as this somehow. Cheers bud. 🫶
I think it's complete as is and for now all I can say is for you to have a wonderful holiday.

So have a great one dude 😄
 
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I think it's complete as is and for now all I can say is for you to have a wonderful holiday.

So have a great one dude 😄
Cheers bud. Complete is a thoroughly lovely concept. Thank you. I’ve never had that till now I believe. It’s very encouraging seeing as I made it in 4 days. I just ‘trusted’ in myself more 🫶. The process was a pleasure , just when pleasure was like a massive necessity for me in life presently. I’ve recently been deliberately avoiding anything difficult or stressful if I could.
 
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@Bobby Summa actually I'm very much loving the bassline! I also see lots of improvements on the aRrAnGeMeNt front, kudos for that! The energy is present and sustained throughout, which is very nice to hear.

That said, I would still have suggestions on lots of various things. But considering it finished/complete might be an even better idea - let's use this as an example of how much you've improved, and build on it to make the next tracks even better.
 
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@Bobby Summa actually I'm very much loving the bassline! I also see lots of improvements on the aRrAnGeMeNt front, kudos for that! The energy is present and sustained throughout, which is very nice to hear.

That said, I would still have suggestions on lots of various things. But considering it finished/complete might be an even better idea - let's use this as an example of how much you've improved, and build on it to make the next tracks even better.
Awesome dude!
 

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Would love to hear the adjusted version.
I've been playing around with mastering tools as well and it's true what they say...It's hard to get it right. Doing is learning.

I'm doing pretty well at the moment. Had to take much needed break from a lot of things and did spent a lot of time with my family this summer. Finally shook off a bunch of heavy load and was able to leave that behind my. Had a nice little 3 weeks of from work also and used that to fully recharge.
Picked up a track again I started earlier this year to see what I can do with it (posted it last weekend) and ready (I think) for some exiting new things)

So yeah long story short....Long time since I felt this great.
Man. It’s good to hear you are now feeling greater. I will check out the track you posted and listen on Pefkos beach, Rhodes! ( we are as I speak waiting for our train to the airport! 🫶🤙) ☀️🌅🕶️🌞☀️🌞 here we come.

❤️🕊️✌️🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 bro!
 
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New name. Ethereal Love... (Sleepy Budah gave me the idea in his feedback somewhere above). This track is something im very proud off. I do believe its finished in all form. (levels mastering etc maybe not as this is first time ive really properly tried both focused eq comp, limiting ad Mastering) (.....made all in headphones.

https://soundcloud.com/robert-george-969154201%2Fethereal-love-m%2Fs-y28HJMUJlbd
The only thing I’m not sold on is the low stabby synth sound, bit corny and unnecessary imo.

for the rest lovely! Atmos Percs synths etc. Class

in terms of sequence there’s a section after the breakdown where I feel the track “just keeps going” which feels a bit like you don’t know what to do with it.
 
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The only thing I’m not sold on is the low stabby synth sound, bit corny and unnecessary imo.

for the rest lovely! Atmos Percs synths etc. Class

in terms of sequence there’s a section after the breakdown where I feel the track “just keeps going” which feels a bit like you don’t know what to do with it.
Cheers dude. I couldn’t get that sound to sit right in the mix.

I might create a better narrative in certain parts. (Small area like you mention about not being sure what to do with it, I basically didn’t want to make it fussy as was trying to work swiftly)

ta for the compliments 🤙
 
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