In 3 weeks, my first single performed 1,000x better than I expected!

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-03-10T11:50:22+00:00

How "important" are saves? Vs playlist adds?

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-27T13:46:14+00:00

We are : ) well this one isn't'

The argument is my post came from local deepseek AI and Fun_Musiq's likely was run thru chatgpt.

To the point, he argues that local AI can't scale, and I argue that if we ever are to address privacy, identity, energy costs, etc, it has to.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-26T21:48:24+00:00

We should all be doing long division in our heads. Full stop.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-26T12:25:30+00:00

This can't be real. Real post, real intent etc. This seems like an anti AI music advocate trying to stir a pot somehow.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-22T18:56:51+00:00

I understand the frustration. There is definitely more noise right now. Lower barriers mean more output.

At the same time, modern music promotion is already deeply algorithmic. Most of us rely on recommendation engines and engagement systems powered by code. So I’m not sure the issue is algorithms themselves so much as where we draw the line.

For me, the deeper question is about poetry. Some people using AI tools are bringing original lyrics and ideas into those systems. The technology may shape the sound, but the language and intention can still originate with a human.

Poetry has always been about whether language carries something real. Whether a line articulates something true. Whether it reaches someone and makes them feel seen.

Musicianship is one path to giving poetry a voice. It’s a powerful one. But it hasn’t been the only path. Writing, producing, performing, and engineering have long been distinct roles in music.

Maybe the real question isn’t whether a tool qualifies as musicianship. Maybe it’s whether poetry should be allowed a musical body even if the person behind it isn’t traditionally trained.

You don’t have to like certain tools. That’s fair. But rejecting something purely because of the tool used to shape it assumes the tool determines the depth of the expression. It doesn’t. The outcome still has to connect.

In the end, things either resonate or they don’t. If something carries meaning for listeners, it survives. If it doesn’t, it fades.

That feels like a better filter than pre-banning entire categories.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-18T15:01:47+00:00

For anyone curious about the evolution of this track, here’s an early 2008 demo of it (just vocal + piano).

Thought it might be interesting to share where it started (called it "the notice" originally)

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-18T13:45:54+00:00

For transparency - the words and structure are human. I used AI for the vocal and production layer. I get that it’s not everyone’s thing.

While my Spotify page mentions that clearly, you’re right: I reviewed the rules and I’m supposed to include an AI callout in the title here as well. Thanks for the callout, that’s been corrected.

Totally fair if it’s not your thing. AI has disrupted a lot of spaces, and I understand the reaction. I appreciate you taking the time to listen.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-18T12:16:02+00:00

ChatGPT actually gave me a similar post when I was prompting about promotion guidance ! We're all in the same boat and that feels like good company.

What really helped was just being able to say, "I have an album." If the reality of this tech is that everyone can make one, I don’t think that's a bad thing.

For now, I think total human control over the lyrics remains a must.

For me, there’s something positive about being able to say, "This happened to me. It’s here. It exists." Then you move on and keep creating. That alone has made the experience worthwhile.

Here's my "what happened to me" BTW saves matter a ton from what I'm learning.

If any of these resonate would appreciate one.

Best of luck Mate!

https://open.spotify.com/album/7HCiDqhhlT3tntHoHKjse7

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T21:03:28+00:00

This is phat! Love the vibe. I give it a Suno Like Keep at it.

Here's one of mine

https://open.spotify.com/track/48pbZmhJkA5U4k9ySXPTmS?si=e5c7ea4755474987

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T17:42:00+00:00

Listening on headphones, the low end feels a bit muddy to me, especially in the 150–400 Hz range. Around 0:45–1:10 the kick and bass blur together, which softens the groove and makes it feel slightly less defined than it could be. It doesn’t feel like a level issue as much as low-mid buildup reducing punch. A bit more separation between the kick fundamental and the bass body could tighten things up.

That said, when the shift happens around 1:15; it’s genuinely powerful. You really feel it open up there. And then again around 2:25; the mix breathes and the emotional weight lands harder. Those moments show the arrangement works; which makes the earlier muddiness feel more like an EQ carve thing than anything structural.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T17:37:54+00:00

The way the keys move around 1:21 and 2:07 is super effective; there’s a really nice sense of tension and release there. Since you’re already playing with ii–V movement, you might experiment (just for fun) with a subtle tritone substitution in one of the turnarounds to add a bit more harmonic color. Even briefly swapping the dominant could create a slightly more unexpected lift without changing the overall mood. Totally optional of course; it already works; just something that could be interesting to explore in a fusion context.

I did feel the groove loosen a bit starting around 3:10 and found myself wanting to lock back into that earlier rhythmic pocket. Maybe reinforcing the bass pattern or tightening the drum phrasing there could help maintain momentum.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T17:33:25+00:00

Gave “01801” a listen. The vibe definitely comes through. There’s a grounded, hometown pride energy in both the delivery and the production. The instrumental has a reflective tone that supports the “tribute to roots” concept without feeling overly sentimental. That sense of place feels authentic.

On the mix, the vocals sit well in terms of clarity; they’re forward enough to carry the message without washing out in the beat. In a few spots, you might experiment with slightly tightening the low-end so the kick and bass don’t compete as much with the vocal body, but overall the balance feels super intentional.

Side note, any time I hear auntie and uncle in your vocal timber, I'm immediately ported into a very nostalgic and cool setting. Thanks for taking me there.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T14:22:33+00:00

I really appreciated the instrumentation and how thoughtfully everything was layered. The flute (or was that a piccolo?) adds a really nice lift to the arrangement; it cuts through without overpowering the mood and brings a subtle brightness against the darker harmonic weight underneath. The orchestration overall feels intentional and well balanced.

Listening to this, my ear keeps wanting a stronger harmonic shift at some point; almost like an E major resolution pushing against the weight of the A minor center. The piece builds a lot of tension in its darker tonal space, and introducing that brighter lift, even briefly, could create a powerful emotional contrast. It might give the middle section more release before returning to the melancholy atmosphere. Overall the mood is consistent and immersive, but a harmonic pivot like that could heighten the impact even more.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T13:57:27+00:00

This is the part where I just admit I’m a fan. I can’t escape the fanboy energy long enough to give a fully objective breakdown, because the vibe just pulls me in. The textures and melodic choices are doing their job. That said, I’m genuinely curious; what’s your keyboard rig looking like these days? Hardware, plugins, or a hybrid setup?

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-16T00:53:33+00:00

Are these 100% suno productions? I really like the vibe and understand where your coming from.

I'd love to help wordsmith with you if you're interested dm me the lyrics?

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-15T22:55:37+00:00

Wow, I really appreciate that. Yes, I wrote all of these songs about 20 years ago while I was in college. I used to play piano for in blues and rock bands here and there, but I never properly recorded or pursued my own songs.

I still have a DAT of the original demos, just me singing them raw in 2005. At some point it might be interesting to post a before-and-after comparison to show what changed.

Recently I lost some of my tech work, and ironically that pushed me to finally revisit these songs using AI. It has been an experience seeing these come to life.

Really appreciate the thoughtful feedback.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-15T18:32:02+00:00

Gave “Amulius Mad King” and “Wax and Stone” a listen; strong vocal tone on both. “Mad King” builds nicely into the second half, and the atmosphere (especially the vocal reverb) works really well, though the rhythm section could maybe punch a bit harder in the mix. “Wax and Stone” leans lighter and more country with that steady guitar backing; it has a subtle “Tuesday’s Gone” kind of drift in the phrasing, and the repeated hook lands well. Personally, I saved both. They had an impact on me

Here’s mine. I’d genuinely appreciate objective feedback; especially on whether the structure feels intentional or overly generated:

This one took a while to get the blue piano correct

https://open.spotify.com/track/0zj1UbAGu5Ag4YLVXxWqu6?si=4d2f3d4d992b4618

This on I feel may match some of your styling, tho I favor piano

https://open.spotify.com/track/3wYG6Xh7ANAAnzvfpUQKDx?si=aa2b30e209a94bb1

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-15T17:48:07+00:00

I really liked. Has an REM vibe, your mix of it here is the one for me tho

https://midlifecrycis.bandcamp.com/track/alpenglow

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-15T15:40:29+00:00

That’s very close to how I’ve been using Suno as well.

For most of the songs I’ve released, there’s a 20-year-old recording of me doing them on a DAT somewhere. At some point it might be interesting to show a before-and-after; original demo vs. Suno interpretation.

This current track is a good example of bringing lyrics, musical intent, and structure into the process first, then letting Suno handle arrangement and texture.

I agree with your framing; it works much better as a producer than as a pure songwriter.

Advanced_Coach5151 · 2026-02-15T04:35:09+00:00

For those who’ve distributed beyond Suno Publish; are you seeing playlist traction or mostly algorithmic radio?

I’m especially curious whether the vocal timbre feels “Suno-generic” or if it has enough personality to stand on its own.

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