Reviews - Page 5
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A review by Peter Gagne
(about "Thirst") Unique Sound! I liked the guitar, the voice sounded
a little too distant or soft, though, until the rest of the instruments
kicked it. The full instrumentation sound was nice. The bass was nice
and strong, and supported the song nicely; the backing vocals were
extremely good. The Melody was nice, though seemed a little slow or
flat. The quick ending as opposed to a fade-out was a good touch."
A review by Christian Sandkuehler
(about "Take It Over") Lounge funk with great technicians!!! This
is a really handmade groovin' little thang with a fantastic melody
and a perfectly fitting instrumentation. A great sounding piano added
with discreet funky drums and a solid bassline are building the ground
for a kind of white oldschool funk. Little e-piano vibes are liven
up the athmosphere of the staccatos from the piano and the bass. The
singing theme is a little bluesy, and is getting better and better
while the song is playing. A very good performing choir in a harmonious
arrangement and a melody which is not surprising with unknown elements
but very solid composed and charming with the groove! It is not really
funk for me even if itīs funky. Maybe a little too european and straight
on its way where the funk could have a little more playful intensity.
Even if the bass part is very groovy I would liked to here a little
slap here or there and also the guitar could have brought a little
more to the front but that's a 0,01% criticism for this really round
thang! My extra award for the the real good piano and the catchy mood.
A review by Jamie Pohl
(about "Take It Over") The keyboard chords really make this song--
they definitely are what I'm following throughout the song. This reminds
me of Steely Dan. The singer is loungy and contemporary in the most
professional way-- really, really good mic-work. You never get lost
in the mix, and every one of the many notes you're singing is understood
and nicely performed. The harmonies are good too-- they sound perfectly
in sync with the lead part, and even the unique style of the vocalist
stays in tact with each vocal dub. This song has a great feel to it.
It's tender and soft, but has a good amount of "meat" to it. I love
the "Steely Dan-ish" dry mix too. Professional work.
A review by Dee M
(about "Take It Over") I love live studio band recordings.... this
track comes off more pop than R&B, from the Steely Dan school of the
genre, actually....great keys & drums, the band is tight but the vocals
need work not just in the mix but in the performance as well...the
right singer/ front person would take this band up the charts....
A review by Ken DeRouchie
(about "Take It Over") "Love the Rhodes! Production Quality is very
good on this. It's a little repetitive though. The vocals in the first
half of the chorus are too low in the mix. Great harmonies at about
2:45 into the song. Drums sound awesome on this cut. Everything sounds
totally pro, very well recorded and mixed. This is in the funk category
which I think is the wrong category for this. This is more of an adult
contemporary song with a groove, a little bit funky but it's not a
funk song. Over all this is a very well put together song. Well produced
and recorded with very good musicianship."
A review by Ernie Richmann
(about "Take It Over") Great funk organ sound. Love it! Tight drums,
very jazzy in feel, basically because of the organ patterns and steady
drum rhythm ...simple drums really groove. The vocalist seems a little
sleepy, definitely coming across as being "mature" in age, for better
or worse. "[You] know you're getting older." Production... The vocals
are also a bit too high in the mix for my standards. I would have
liked to hear the rhythm come through more. Also, how about a nice,
steady conga track in this one? Just a brainstorm. Wish the vocals
came through just a little more crisp, more high end. Maybe that would
help??? The backup vocals are meaty and textured and really come through
well, giving this a very professional edge. There are some areas where
the drums tend to slip, but it goes unnoticed for the most part. Piano
keeps a nice staccato beat and adds to the groove. The solos are perfection.
The guitar is rhythmic, as it backs up the drums with a steady high
strumming string/chord. The end of the song is a fantastic grand finale
of sorts. I think it takes the gold. Actually the vocals become rhythmic
and actually sound decent here. Everything is played to full force...
a climax that is built throughout the composition. Fade-out in the
end is perfect... the full force jam still plays in my head... never
is ended abruptly because of the fade-out. Good work, although I still
might play around with the mix and the addition of congas or some
sort of aux. percussion... especially towards the song's end.
