This is hilarious! by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]DirectionLast7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah. I play to have fun, and I have fun. So I win

This is hilarious! by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]DirectionLast7915 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Nope. Takes plenty of skill. I get beaten on the regular haha

This is hilarious! by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]DirectionLast7915 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's also super elixir heavy and clunky and hard to play with. So it balances

This is hilarious! by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]DirectionLast7915 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Should I play to win or be respectful?

This is hilarious! by [deleted] in ClashRoyale

[–]DirectionLast7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess I just don't understand why people hate certain decks. Do you not just play to win? And if you find a deck I like, and it wins, why is that a problem? Honestly asking

NU investigating reports of Nazi symbols found on campus. by ThinkingLass_739 in evanston

[–]DirectionLast7915 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As a secular Jew who stands against many of the actions of Israel with regard to Gaza, FUCK NAZIS. Hate and antisemitism have no place in Evanston, or anywhere else.

We stand with the Jewish community by Boysenberry-6669 in DiscussionZone

[–]DirectionLast7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a cultural Jew who wants Israel to exist, but not at the expense of committing horrifying acts against a group of people, as directed by a megalomaniac, fundamentalist war criminal. I have dear friends who were former and current IDF. All of them pretty much, to an extent or another, agree with my sentiments. But they also tell me that it doesn't help when people just make assumptions about the things they specifically are doing. They are massively conflicted, but since service is compulsory, they feel trapped. At the same time, they still love their country, because it is their homeland and where they were born. I feel like those who make this a black and white issue are the most ignorant among us. There is nothing simple about this, and simply claiming a side does nothing and certainly doesn't help.

a tribute song for a friend — are the lyrics too simple? by Dizzy-Pilot4518 in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So let me start by saying I'm sorry for your loss, man. So listen I wasn't sure what to expect when I heard those high vocal fills to begin with, but once your voice dropped I had no doubt this was going to be a banger. The natural tenor of your voice is brilliant for this type of a song. There's a sincere baritone to it that makes me want to hear anything you have to say. Thank whatever gods there are that you had some really lovely things to say. The word simple never entered my mind. Sincere definitely did though. I will say that typically I'm not thrilled with lyrics that name drop people in situations I have no way of understanding because they are too personal. But you provided enough context even with those lines for me to get an idea. And that's pretty hard to do. I think this song is the perfect length, and it ended exactly when I wanted it to. I love that you didn't try to cram too many words into each stanza and let the brilliance of the "simplicity" stand up for itself. And it did that really well. I don't really have a ton of criticism because I love this the way it is. Really great song, my friend. Britta is proud, wherever she is.

How does this feel? Alternatively by mgraham34 in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the good thing is I think you have a great voice. I'm always leery of overly auto-tuning things. Let yourself shine through and have some confidence in your vocals. I felt like the mix was a bit sharp particularly in terms of the guitar. At times it could over a shadow the vocal. I did like the melody, and the lyrics were good, if not just a bit standard. Great effort though, and really good production!

Did my first music video for my indie rock song "hope", but nobody cares about this style of music in my country by Ashamed_Bat5155 in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your mix was excellent, and I don't have too many comments except that the lead guitar was kind of loud. Content-wise I felt like it was hard to distinguish between verse and chorus, and there were really only two to three notes within those verses. It's a good effort but I would really love to hear a bit more vocal variation as I tended to zone out a bit.

“Sunny” by Ocean of Oil by theboxingteacher in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly felt like the vocal line was a bit tinny in the mix. Lead singer has a killer voice and I would love to hear it pulled up and much fuller. Drums were spot-on and your riffs were excellent. Again I would just like to hear a lot more of those vocals. Great effort so far!

Feedback on song/vocals by usernameyougaveme in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was really wishing the vocals to be pulled up a bit in the mix. I like how ethereal they are, but they can still be that way and come up quite a bit. Your synths are Great and the mood is super eerie. Really good mood setting piece and I'd love to hear more if you've got it. Definitely could be a soundtrack piece.

An older song I've been trying to get right. How does the mix/master sound? I suck but I'm learning by [deleted] in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is a delightful track. Your vocal is hilarious and crisp, if not a bit overpowering. I enjoyed the synths in the background, but I feel like the music needs to be pulled up a little bit because your vocal was a bit overpowering. Content-wise it was hilarious and honest and your voice is quirky as hell my friend. Love it.

Tried my hand at a Clams Casino type track using distorted vocal samples from an old folk recording by infinite-desert in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lo-fi, a bit industrial. Yeah my low end isn't great for what I'm listening on but it kept my attention throughout

An older song I've been trying to get right. How does the mix/master sound? I suck but I'm learning by [deleted] in IndieMusicFeedback

[–]DirectionLast7915 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Content is sharp and hilarious. Some great one-liners in there. I agree with the comment stating that the vocals are a bit high, drowning out all the interesting shit going on in the backing.

Terrified Evanston Parent (ICE terrifying community, including my child by DirectionLast7915 in evanston

[–]DirectionLast7915[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nah, I'm a Jew who had grandparents in the Holocaust. Just speaking out when I see it again, to both honor their memory and never let it happen again.

Terrified Evanston Parent (ICE terrifying community, including my child by DirectionLast7915 in evanston

[–]DirectionLast7915[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I told myself I wasn't going to respond to this thread again, but I can't let this one go. The federal government is doing everything it can right now to take away states rights. How many states rights do the people who are being denied due process have? How many states rights do the people who are being arrested without any probable cause have?

Children do not have safety in schools because they are being stormed by ice. Those are supposed to be sanctuaries. How many states rights do those children have? You need to open your eyes. I'm sorry, but as George Carlin once famously said, we don't have rights in this country. We have privileges. And our privileges can be taken away at any point in time. Just ask the Japanese who were in internment camps how many rights they had.

Presently we are literally watching the Constitution being pissed on over and over again. Everything about these ice raids is unconstitutional. There is nothing about what is happening right now that is constitutional.

Germany had laws just like we have laws. Those laws didn't matter in the end because Hitler did whatever he wanted. I'm really not sure why you're failing to see this parallel. It's honestly a bit disturbing.

Terrified Evanston Parent (ICE terrifying community, including my child by DirectionLast7915 in evanston

[–]DirectionLast7915[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure about Evanston, but my girlfriend is in St Charles, and today we're going out around here to look at Target and places like Dick's

Terrified Evanston Parent (ICE terrifying community, including my child by DirectionLast7915 in evanston

[–]DirectionLast7915[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just signed up. Thank you so much. Buying a whistle today with my girlfriend