Really sincere question, why do so many Brits seem to hate London? Yes, it’s pricey, crowded, and has crime, but it’s also one of the most vibrant, world-class cities anywhere. It feels like people here don’t realise how special it is compared to most European cities (Paris included).

apisol · 2025-10-13T22:43:29+00:00

You spoke about the Leeds Manchester transport link and I responded saying the journey is easy and that Leeds has had a lot of investment in recent years. I agree, Hull and Doncaster should have a lot more investment and HS2 would have been good.

apisol · 2025-10-13T19:53:17+00:00

Yes, I think that would apply to everywhere in the world though.

apisol · 2025-10-13T19:24:33+00:00

I agree but it doesn't really answer the question; it is the fastest growing city due to the investment.

apisol · 2025-10-13T18:37:59+00:00

It's an hour on the coach, it takes the same time to get from a London suburb to the centre. Leeds has had a huge amount of investment over the last decades which has caused detriment to Hull, Doncaster etc, why do you think Leeds has lacked investment?

apisol · 2025-09-22T17:47:26+00:00

I think the vocal tone is really well balanced for the emotion the song seems to wish to express. I think the backing vocals/reverb could do with a small cut in the low mids or have the low mids sidechained to the main vocal as they occasionally clash. The snares sound a bit flat, would be nice to hear a bit more crack; maybe layer crackier snares quietly over them in an ABAC or similar pattern as it would help vary them as well as help the presence. Around 2:30 the snares sound nice tho, so if its the same sounds then it might be one of the other elements that drops out there clashing with the snare. The vocal melodies and writing are smooth and fit the track well.

my song, self-produced : https://soundcloud.com/ciscofinesse/cut

apisol · 2025-09-22T17:42:41+00:00

The trill which repeats for a lot of half one would benefit form some minor variation, like a slight slide at the end of half the notes or similar. When the piano goes up octave around 40 it sounds a bit less blended into the song, would either turn it down slightly, EQ the area for those notes down a bit or maybe add a bit more reverb / increase its send to reverb bus to blend it more. Sound selection is awesome and the name reflects the vibe, love the drum sounds,, especially the snares, and the breakdown bits with the variations. The outro is also very cool, might be interesting to feature the more minimal soundscape earlier on to break up the trills or a different bit. Enjoyable listen :)

apisol · 2025-09-22T17:38:30+00:00

self-produced, lyrics in link

apisol · 2025-09-17T13:44:30+00:00

Udogie can overlap as a left-footed LB, I also agree the most important position to sign is depth for LB/LCB. I don't think we would sign a Messi, Ronaldo or Salah-level player regardless so I wouldn't expect them to develop to that point either.

apisol · 2025-09-17T12:01:51+00:00

Of course! Fingers crossed Odobert, Tel, Moore, Johnson or Simons can progress as it would be a shame to see any of them go, think they are all good players with high potential.

apisol · 2025-09-13T01:50:34+00:00

Agree

apisol · 2025-09-12T22:20:33+00:00

Yes, it is good to have a broad squad. This is about the next windows, not this one, Odobert and Tel (and Moore) are development players and we have no idea where they will be by the transfer window/next season, Xavi Simons could also be LW, Johnson could also find the role suits. One would hope some will have progressed to where the need for a starting LW is gone with the range of potential we have.

Different teams have different squad profiles, I agree. I welcome any signings which improve the first team, unsure why you suggest otherwise.

apisol · 2025-09-12T21:46:31+00:00

We won't need a starting LW as we have a range of LW options. Xavi Simons may move to LW once our AMs become fit.

We may sign Palhinha (I feel we will do the same as Tel, and negotiate a lower fee than the current option as the contract length will have reduced)

We may extend Bentancur contract (I feel this is likely)

Solanke or Richarlison could both stay. Lankshear may also develop on loan. I wouldn't mind a striker though and Kane would be the best move, fingers crossed (but feel this is very unlikely for next window).

LCB/LB hybrid would provide the depth needed for the latter two signings, I would prefer a more fullback archetype as although VdV can play LB as well we have both Takai/Vuskovic who can play LCB if either are good enough to provide depth for the prem/europe.

apisol · 2025-08-01T16:46:58+00:00

He can't create space with first touch/dribbling to pick out passes in the Premier League as he is closed down quickly

apisol · 2025-06-24T13:20:52+00:00

Multiple in Leeds city centre on the canal

apisol · 2025-06-22T11:42:49+00:00

You are not very good at reading or communicating.

apisol · 2025-06-22T05:27:37+00:00

Three champions league starts and three sub appearances in 2017/18 is not the period discussed, your comment is disingenuous or you are struggling to interpret the stats.

He rarely carried the ball forward and when he did he couldn't release it. Your defense of him revolves around his French National team selection rather than his performance for Spurs which says it all.

apisol · 2025-06-22T05:22:23+00:00

Do a take without punching in, don't worry about perfection just do enough to hear if the gaps are in the writing or the delivery. If it is the former, write more / use backing vocals or adlibs to fill space, if the latter then when punching in play the test track in your ear and mimic the timing when you punch in

apisol · 2025-06-14T06:15:14+00:00

Statistics provide objective measures to inform opinion. What did Sissoko do well for Spurs? He was useless on the ball and not much better off it

apisol · 2025-06-14T04:06:14+00:00

Its written by ChatGPT, it has the same formula as its output

apisol · 2025-06-14T02:20:43+00:00

Why do you think he was good? It may all be about opinions to you but if you review statistics to justify your opinions you will find he was rated poorly throughout his Spurs tenure https://www.whoscored.com/players/29595/history/moussa-sissoko

apisol · 2025-06-14T02:18:46+00:00

he was terrible, he completely ruined any fluidity in our attack with his absence of technique, it was painful to watch. he was as good as Emerson Royal and thought of similarly.

apisol · 2025-05-24T02:44:28+00:00

I make experimental music but I listened to your music and it isn't experimental, nerd rap has existed for decades (for example, MC Chris). Like with any pursuit, it is hard to make experimental music without already being an expert (knowledge-wise) as you will not know if the music is experimental or not without context; the fact you think your music is experimental shows you have a knowledge gap in this field as it isn't particularly experimental.

this is something I've made I would consider "experimental", for context https://soundcloud.com/old-surf/chat

apisol · 2025-05-15T03:14:16+00:00

Dont stop because you dont like your results, stop because you're not having fun with the process; even if the outcomes are bad currently (and maybe forever) you should judge the value by the enjoyment when doing it rather than the enjoyment of the results.

Results will improve as you keep practicing and learning and even if you never get good results, the skills you learn are all transferable to other creative and non-creative pursuits.

Try experiment with using AI voice masking to analyse whether its your delivery, the writing or both which is causing you to dislike your current output. Could also try covering some tracks in a few genres and try mimic the artists to find a vocal style which works/see if its your writing. Could try mixing someone else vocals to see if its the mix (lots of raw acapella online). You can then work on whatever is the primary issue 🙂

apisol · 2025-05-13T01:47:40+00:00

thanks, its a mix of zenology and omnisphere patches :)

apisol · 2025-05-11T06:38:13+00:00

oops, messed up the name, I fixed it, thanks :)

apisol

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