Anonimix
Songs and Instrumentals
Keep on Walking
OFFICIAL REVIEW by UNISONG 2004 www.unisong.com
SECTION 1 Melody
I’ll take a wild guess that you were or are a fan of Peter Gabriel and/or The Moody Blues. That’s OK... because I’m a fan of them both too. I mention this because I hear references and influences of both of them in this music. But it’s all a cool use of their essence reworked in your own way. This is more of an experiential kind of music that is as much about the overall sound and vibe of the melodies as traditional song structure. That seems to be intentional because there really isn’t a stand alone memorable chorus here, but the melody under the title phrase kind of comes in more as a repeated tag at the end of each verse. Whatever it is, it’s very effective as is, although more of an album cut you listen to while running or cleaning up the house, rather than the ‘wow’ hit single you turn up the volume on the radio dial everytime it comes on.
SECTION 2 Lyric
Cohesive with the rest, but also more atmospheric and poetic than the up front and centre “Hallelujah” kind of lyrics you find in a lot of Gospel songs. But actually I appreciate you expressing Gospel here in a different, more ethereal way than the norm. But I still strongly get the spiritual connection which is the most important thing in the end.
SECTION 3 Structure
More than just a structure or production, it’s really an integral part of the whole song, as important and equal an element to the final outcome as the melody, chords, or lyrics. The solo piano licks that weave in and out are very effective sonic elements, as is the clarinet lines which are almost Arabic or Indian at times. Production is tastefully and hypnotically done.
REVIEW by EVAN PAUL KOSARIS
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First impression upon listening to Anonimix latest song was the feeling it emulates of something very deep and spiritual in its lyrical content. He or she is a very mature writer who wrote the lyrics for this. It's about reflecting, life itself, and whgere it's going on the road to the end (heaven). To me it's very reminiscent of the songs of the late 60s and early 70s when the songs created had deep meaning in their lyrical content. People like Dylan and James Taylor, Joni Mitchell and so on, made one not only feel but think. And one of my all time favourite bands, The Moody Blues (Days of Future Past), even used orchestras to make their thoughts burn an everlasting impression on the listener. Which brings me back to "Keep on Walking". This is very much like a Moody Blues song, in its vocals especially - perfectly executed, harmonies and all, with the eq on the voice that has my admiration and hats off to the engineer. It's soft, clear as a bell and absolutely astonishingly beautiful.
The instrumentation starts with the piano lead in, drums and bass, perfectly mixed with the string pad exactly where it should be in the background... perfect short and sweet piano break between the first and second verse... and it builds as what sounds like a clarinet is introduced in the second verse between the vocal and echoing... and chorus once again, except this time the clarinet sound turns into a sax solo that duets with the piano in a nice jazzy feel... and the third verse, again instrumentation down so the lyrics come shining through and clarinet introduced again bringing the song to its end.
I love this song for many reasons. If I had the chance to mix it, I would not chnage anything. It's the way I, in my mind, would have arranged it as well. But most of all I love it for its lyrical content. This is the type of song that appeals to the older generation who has been there and seen it all and is still searching for the meaning of life as the years wind down. It's by far one of the best songs I have heard in quite a while. My hat's off to Anonimix for creating such a gem. It will live forever; it's already embedded in my mind.
REVIEW by EMERALDCOAST
This is an original and creative song idea executed very well - I really enjoyed this. High marks for originality, creativity.
Cold Wind Blowing
OFFICIAL REVIEW by UNISONG 2004 www.unisong.com
SECTION 1 Melody
Well, I can sure feel this cold wind blowing through here in that the detached, icy feeling of the music and style overall is more striking and disturbing because of it’s starkness than being catchy or memorable in any normal, commercial sense. But if this kind of reaction is your intention, you succeed in spades. Let’s just say that there’s no way I’ll forget having heard this song later, when I can’t say the same about many others that forgettably roll by. A strong reaction is a strong reaction.
SECTION 2 Lyric
Some very striking lines of powerful imagery and purpose like, “On the hill there’s a man with murder in his eyes, He gives the word and the bombs and the bullets fly”. Strong stuff. As mentioned elsewhere, I wonder this time if the more textured package of music, style and production gives this lyric enough blood and guts to really stand out like it could? So after all is said and done, this lyric and song will haunt me tonight. Job well done!!!!
SECTION 3 Structure
Another solid structure and textured, layered production that is as much an equal part of your artistic statement as the basic song craft. But I question if this colder, more detached kind of sonic treatment that leaves a chilling aftertaste is the most powerful treatment for this song idea.
REVIEW by TREE_GO_MEE_RO
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This track brings together a refined, British-style Pop (with electronic influences), rich Mediterranean-style percussion and a saxophone solo from other times. In the best English tradition, the lyrics express deep concepts and convictions.
Twilight Hours
REVIEW by MONELLATwilight as sadness and as the cry of creatures slain by the senseless violence of man the master who kills for trophies. The Afro-American rhythm and the sax cadence the rhythmic beat of the drums, the cruel beat of the hunt, and the fading beat of a heart that will throb no more....... Here the melody halts, but the voice moves on, overcomes the silence: “this world is theirs as much as ours”. The music resurfaces in a long lulling of waves...of streams...of jungles...of oceans...of endless sands...of golden sunsets, blue skies and endless flights... The melody makes its way back in, prevails over the sorrow and it pleases us to think of the green pastures in the sky where our friends live again undisturbed in a world that is theirs alone. But the toll of the bell strikes again the twilight hours... The author, with evident sensitivity, touches the most secret and kindest chords, and the sounds interweave with the words in a warm symphony which gives the group a strong harmonic understanding and a great artistic communicativeness.
Silent Witness
REVIEW by EMERALDCOASTVery Creative. I like the lyrics alot - the backing music is cool...very creative and original. Nice to hear music that takes chances and dares to wave its own flag...love the horns too...
REVIEW by EMMETCOX
Outstanding. Beautiful south american feel to this. Excellent lyrics and mood. Has similarities with "the beloved", I think due to the keys. The sax just tops off the mood - I love it. Well done. Great piece of music.
Volo a Vela
REVIEW by TREE_GO_MEE_ROwww.macitynet.it/forum
This relaxing track has strong jazz and Latin-jazz influences and is rich with the typical sonority of high class lounge. Percussion, positive and relaxing tonalities, demonstrate splendidly the musical capabilities of this band.
Marea
REVIEW by TREE_GO_MEE_ROwww.macitynet.it/forum
In this ambient track the band shows its eclectic nature, passing from the Latin-jazz of ‘Volo a Vela’ to a soft electronica, with modern refined sonority, interesting chords and a good instrumentation.
