The Life of a Gyroscope (alt instrumental)

[Larry T.]

Hi everybody. Hope you all are well. This is The Life of a Gyroscope. Observations welcomed 🎵 🎶

link: https://larryterrano.bandcamp.com/track/the-life-of-a-gyroscope

 

 

DAW: Cakewalk by Bandlab

 pc: windows 10, i7-4770 CPU @ 3.40 GHz, 8GB ram, DI Bass, DI electric guitars, SI drums, arturia minilab mkII, arturia analog lab 5 lite

reference speakers: M-Audio BX3

 

Edited May 2 by Larry T.

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Larry

I really like this  - a good track - now I don't know if this is because of what I am listening to the track on (just small speakers, not my studio monitors) but I found the mix slightly "toppy", which could make it a little tiring to listen to.

It would be great if some other members can have a listen and comment

so apart from that, which as I said could be me, cool track

Nigel

 

[jwnicholson78]

Very cool song.  I'd agree with Nigel that there's a lot of high end, and I had to turn my headphones down to give it a listen, but I enjoyed the composition.

[treesha]

A very free piece. Lots of interesting changes. I had a little trouble following some of the timings in the first part. I agree the top end is a bit intense. Nice work and I like the concept and the picture too. 

[Larry T.]

On 5/10/2025 at 3:46 AM, Bajan Blue said:

Hi Larry

I really like this  - a good track - now I don't know if this is because of what I am listening to the track on (just small speakers, not my studio monitors) but I found the mix slightly "toppy", which could make it a little tiring to listen to.

It would be great if some other members can have a listen and comment

so apart from that, which as I said could be me, cool track

Nigel

 

Thanks Nigel. I usually boost the bass on almost everything i listen to, so those highs can sound a bit strong if you don't.  Appreciate the listen and kind words 🎵🎶

Edited Tuesday at 01:22 AM by Larry T.

[Larry T.]

On 5/10/2025 at 8:14 PM, jwnicholson78 said:

Very cool song.  I'd agree with Nigel that there's a lot of high end, and I had to turn my headphones down to give it a listen, but I enjoyed the composition.

Thanks jw. Appreciate the listen and kind words 🎶🎵

[Larry T.]

On 5/11/2025 at 2:17 PM, treesha said:

A very free piece. Lots of interesting changes. I had a little trouble following some of the timings in the firstart. I agree the top end is a bit intense. Nice work and I like the concept and the picture too. 

Thanks treesha. The fast picked electric guitar solos on the first part of the song were improvised and luckily fit in ok with some editing. Appreciate the listen and kind words 🎵 🎶

Edited Monday at 10:57 PM by Larry T.

[bjornpdx]

Larry,
I was picturing a gyroscope where you wind it up, it spins for a while then slows down to a stop. The music seemed to fit that action pretty well, tho I thought the tempo should slow down even more at the end. Anyway, very creative use of different instruments.

Seems like a slight glitch at 0:40? Missed beat or something.
-Bjorn

[Larry T.]

20 hours ago, bjornpdx said:

Larry,
I was picturing a gyroscope where you wind it up, it spins for a while then slows down to a stop. The music seemed to fit that action pretty well, tho I thought the tempo should slow down even more at the end. Anyway, very creative use of different instruments.

Seems like a slight glitch at 0:40? Missed beat or something.
-Bjorn

Thanks Bjorn. Your observations are correct! Start off fast, maintain stability and then slowly spin to a stop.

The transition at 0:40 is two bass Drum beats. I mixed their volume up a bit but it is a busy, fast transition that I struggled with and used what I thought was the smoothest sounding one. 

Appreciate the listen and kind words 🎶 🎵