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Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

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edit : I just logged in and noticed that I can upload a song a day on top of my limit, so some of my criticism is invalid. Thanks for the change, and for the advice! I posted some songs to thesixtyone ( http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/nihilocrat/ ) and wasn't happy with the experience. I'm guessing it's my own fault for sucking, but I do have to fault the site for having a "winner take all" attitude towards artists. You…

First of all, I just gave your tracks a listen. I think they are fantastic. Second, t61 changed the song upload rules a few weeks ago. You can upload one new song a day regardless of your level. I think the best way to increase your listener and heart count is to be as engaged as possible. - Create a listener account. - Join a group. The Electro Freaks would appreciate what you are offering http://www.thesixtyone.com…

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Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

#104
I wrote this tongue-in-cheek number one night when I was frustrated and didn't feel like coding:

http://files.dangrover.com/siliconvalleylament-sofar.mp4

I just thought it would be funny to write a song about Silicon Valley in a cheesy broadwayish/Sondheimish style. Might finish it if I get around to it.

The song was improvised on keyboard and recorded, then I used a speech synthesizer for the vocals, as I hate the sound of my own voice.

Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

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thanks. i've noticed a greater number of artists using thesixtyone to test/iterate on demos...one is even financing his entire canadian tour from tips on t61 (bankai). i suspect basic track analytics on t61 would create a lot of value for artists -- this is why we're hiring. http://www.thesixtyone.com/static/jobs/

edit : I just logged in and noticed that I can upload a song a day on top of my limit, so some of my criticism is invalid. Thanks for the change, and for the advice! I posted some songs to thesixtyone ( http://www.thesixtyone.com/#/nihilocrat/ ) and wasn't happy with the experience. I'm guessing it's my own fault for sucking, but I do have to fault the site for having a "winner take all" attitude towards artists. You…

I am a hacker and an amateur musician myself. Two years back when I realised that there is no service where you can upload audio and receive community help from the same platform (the only option then was to share your mp3 link on a php BB music forum and the experience sucked), I started http://www.muziboo.com - a social platform for sharing and discussing music. This is a place where other musicians can collaborate with your or offer technical help. Even though, my musical aspirations have taken a back seat because coding for Muziboo itself takes a lot of time, I have a learnt a lot through the community. The best part is the kind of collaborations that happen across georgraphies and genres. Am sure you will appreciate it.

Would love to get your feedback on the site. Please use the contact form (link in footer).

PS: I love t61 as a listener .. esp the fact that music keeps playing no matter what you do .. great interaction design there!

Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

#107

I'm a CS student, a hobby programmer/very-amateur quasi-hacker, and a musician. I'm the lead singer and guitarist of a band called Martyr Your Muses. We are really just getting started, and our myspace page is still pretty ugly, but you can listen to some of the music at http://www.myspace.com/martyryourmuses

Wow, that is really, really good. Excellent vocals and interesting tunes.

Re: Ask HN: Do you create music? Let's hear it!

#109

I use FL Studio myself. http://thesixtyone.com/abledanger I've also recorded some vocals using Adobe Audition and the USB Rock Band microphone. Not too shabby.

Trafficlight, this is some really good stuff you got going. Keep it up! Especially Topography of the Sun

I like the production value, but I think it's past time we put 'Amen Brother' out to pasture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SaFTm2bcac
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