Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:29:50 +0200 https://hearthis.at/hoof/ en-EN contact@hearthis.at contact@hearthis.at https://hearthis.at/hoof/ https://img.hearthis.at/2/8/6/_/uploads/906480/image_user/w1400_h1400_q70_ptrue_v2_----cropped_1590615115682.jpg no no https://hearthis.at/hoof/heart-zeal-original-mix-teaser-edit/
Out today exclusive on Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/release/heart-and-zeal/2141599]]>
Out today exclusive on Beatport:
https://www.beatport.com/release/heart-and-zeal/2141599]]> 1656833 no no Mon, 27 Nov 2017 01:11:00 +0100 2017-11-27T01:11:00+01:00 3:16 https://hearthis.at/hoof/axelpolohoofhudsontheohremix/
On the remix duties Theoh & Alex Byrka.

We started with Theoh the American producer delivering the beautiful 'Hudson' without moving away from the Original track, adding waves and a real progressive take with a sensation bounce with a touch of electro.

The second is the Russian producer Alex Byrka with a soft bass line debuting with 'Hudson' bouncing with very energetic tones, with an impressive relaxed piano disconnect with very warm sounds and I think you'll agree. We can not wait to bring it back one more time.

© 2017 Mashbuk Music]]>
On the remix duties Theoh & Alex Byrka.

We started with Theoh the American producer delivering the beautiful 'Hudson' without moving away from the Original track, adding waves and a real progressive take with a sensation bounce with a touch of electro.

The second is the Russian producer Alex Byrka with a soft bass line debuting with 'Hudson' bouncing with very energetic tones, with an impressive relaxed piano disconnect with very warm sounds and I think you'll agree. We can not wait to bring it back one more time.

© 2017 Mashbuk Music]]> 1541377 no no Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0200 2017-09-04T16:00:00+02:00 6:22 https://hearthis.at/hoof/axelpolohoofhudsonalexbyrkaremix/
On the remix duties Theoh & Alex Byrka.

We started with Theoh the American producer delivering the beautiful 'Hudson' without moving away from the Original track, adding waves and a real progressive take with a sensation bounce with a touch of electro.

The second is the Russian producer Alex Byrka with a soft bass line debuting with 'Hudson' bouncing with very energetic tones, with an impressive relaxed piano disconnect with very warm sounds and I think you'll agree. We can not wait to bring it back one more time.

© 2017 Mashbuk Music]]>
On the remix duties Theoh & Alex Byrka.

We started with Theoh the American producer delivering the beautiful 'Hudson' without moving away from the Original track, adding waves and a real progressive take with a sensation bounce with a touch of electro.

The second is the Russian producer Alex Byrka with a soft bass line debuting with 'Hudson' bouncing with very energetic tones, with an impressive relaxed piano disconnect with very warm sounds and I think you'll agree. We can not wait to bring it back one more time.

© 2017 Mashbuk Music]]> 1541378 no no Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0200 2017-09-04T16:00:00+02:00 6:03 https://hearthis.at/hoof/axelpolohoofhudsonoriginalmix/
On the remix duties Theoh & Alex Byrka.

We started with Theoh the American producer delivering the beautiful 'Hudson' without moving away from the Original track, adding waves and a real progressive take with a sensation bounce with a touch of electro.

The second is the Russian producer Alex Byrka with a soft bass line debuting with 'Hudson' bouncing with very energetic tones, with an impressive relaxed piano disconnect with very warm sounds and I think you'll agree. We can not wait to bring it back one more time.

© 2017 Mashbuk Music]]>
On the remix duties Theoh & Alex Byrka.

We started with Theoh the American producer delivering the beautiful 'Hudson' without moving away from the Original track, adding waves and a real progressive take with a sensation bounce with a touch of electro.

The second is the Russian producer Alex Byrka with a soft bass line debuting with 'Hudson' bouncing with very energetic tones, with an impressive relaxed piano disconnect with very warm sounds and I think you'll agree. We can not wait to bring it back one more time.

© 2017 Mashbuk Music]]> 1541376 no no Mon, 04 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0200 2017-09-04T16:00:00+02:00 4:56 https://hearthis.at/hoof/witnessday-extended-mix-restate-records/
This mix is a little more suited for the club, but you can still dance to it on the beach or just drive around in the sun.

(Here is the Original Mix: https://soundcloud.com/hoof/hoof-witnessday-originalmix)]]>
This mix is a little more suited for the club, but you can still dance to it on the beach or just drive around in the sun.

(Here is the Original Mix: https://soundcloud.com/hoof/hoof-witnessday-originalmix)]]> 1533937 no no Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:04:54 +0200 2017-07-10T16:04:54+02:00 6:53 https://hearthis.at/hoof/witnessday-original-mix-restate-records/
Just something to make you dance on the beach or just drive around in the sun.

(And here is the Extend Mix: https://soundcloud.com/hoof/hoof-witnessday-extendedmix)]]>
Just something to make you dance on the beach or just drive around in the sun.

(And here is the Extend Mix: https://soundcloud.com/hoof/hoof-witnessday-extendedmix)]]> 1533939 no no Mon, 10 Jul 2017 15:54:01 +0200 2017-07-10T15:54:01+02:00 5:28 https://hearthis.at/hoof/hoof-sirendipity-original-mix/
Packed with all the hallmarks of a classic trance anthem, 'Sirendipity' delivers a killer rolling groove, lush melody, silky piano chords, and much more.

On remix duties we first have rising Mondo Records star Dark Echo, who takes the track down the more progressive route. Keeping the essence of the original alive, while adding that extra layer of phatness to the mix.

Rounding out this package comes a mix from Tim Verkruissen, who cranks up the tempo for a no nonsense way to finish this truly epic release. Huge!

Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Mondo Records]]>
Packed with all the hallmarks of a classic trance anthem, 'Sirendipity' delivers a killer rolling groove, lush melody, silky piano chords, and much more.

On remix duties we first have rising Mondo Records star Dark Echo, who takes the track down the more progressive route. Keeping the essence of the original alive, while adding that extra layer of phatness to the mix.

Rounding out this package comes a mix from Tim Verkruissen, who cranks up the tempo for a no nonsense way to finish this truly epic release. Huge!

Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Mondo Records]]> 1375997 no no Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0200 2017-04-28T12:00:00+02:00 3:30 https://hearthis.at/hoof/hoof-sirendipity-dark-echo-remix/
Packed with all the hallmarks of a classic trance anthem, 'Sirendipity' delivers a killer rolling groove, lush melody, silky piano chords, and much more.

On remix duties we first have rising Mondo Records star Dark Echo, who takes the track down the more progressive route. Keeping the essence of the original alive, while adding that extra layer of phatness to the mix.

Rounding out this package comes a mix from Tim Verkruissen, who cranks up the tempo for a no nonsense way to finish this truly epic release. Huge!

Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Mondo Records]]>
Packed with all the hallmarks of a classic trance anthem, 'Sirendipity' delivers a killer rolling groove, lush melody, silky piano chords, and much more.

On remix duties we first have rising Mondo Records star Dark Echo, who takes the track down the more progressive route. Keeping the essence of the original alive, while adding that extra layer of phatness to the mix.

Rounding out this package comes a mix from Tim Verkruissen, who cranks up the tempo for a no nonsense way to finish this truly epic release. Huge!

Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Mondo Records]]> 1375996 no no Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0200 2017-04-28T12:00:00+02:00 3:00 https://hearthis.at/hoof/hoof-sirendipity-tim-verkruissen-remix/
Packed with all the hallmarks of a classic trance anthem, 'Sirendipity' delivers a killer rolling groove, lush melody, silky piano chords, and much more.

On remix duties we first have rising Mondo Records star Dark Echo, who takes the track down the more progressive route. Keeping the essence of the original alive, while adding that extra layer of phatness to the mix.

Rounding out this package comes a mix from Tim Verkruissen, who cranks up the tempo for a no nonsense way to finish this truly epic release. Huge!

Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Mondo Records]]>
Packed with all the hallmarks of a classic trance anthem, 'Sirendipity' delivers a killer rolling groove, lush melody, silky piano chords, and much more.

On remix duties we first have rising Mondo Records star Dark Echo, who takes the track down the more progressive route. Keeping the essence of the original alive, while adding that extra layer of phatness to the mix.

Rounding out this package comes a mix from Tim Verkruissen, who cranks up the tempo for a no nonsense way to finish this truly epic release. Huge!

Delivered by Label Worx on behalf of Mondo Records]]> 1375984 no no Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0200 2017-04-28T12:00:00+02:00 2:30 https://hearthis.at/hoof/lwenhertz-wer-sind-wir-hoof-dark-electro-trance-remix/
Glad we got to be part of this release!]]>
Glad we got to be part of this release!]]> 1533940 no no Sun, 11 Jun 2017 15:14:12 +0200 2017-06-11T15:14:12+02:00 2:55 https://hearthis.at/hoof/the-other-half-2017-version/
A track like this will not get much promotion or support, but you can still buy it to have it in your own collection!

Or stream via your favorite service.]]>
A track like this will not get much promotion or support, but you can still buy it to have it in your own collection!

Or stream via your favorite service.]]> 1375979 no no Wed, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0200 2017-06-21T00:00:00+02:00 6:53 https://hearthis.at/hoof/psychedelique/ 1375999 no no Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:31:00 +0100 2017-03-15T13:31:00+01:00 5:38 https://hearthis.at/hoof/artfordables-2/
This music is the soundtrack. An updated mix and verion of the 2014 release.

See more at http://liqueangel.nl]]>
This music is the soundtrack. An updated mix and verion of the 2014 release.

See more at http://liqueangel.nl]]> 1533941 no no Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:23:27 +0100 2017-01-18T22:23:27+01:00 4:34 https://hearthis.at/hoof/kamaya-painters-endless-wave-hoof-rework/
No copyright infringement intended. All props to the original creators: Benno de Goeij and Tiësto. This is an ode to their endless classic.]]>
No copyright infringement intended. All props to the original creators: Benno de Goeij and Tiësto. This is an ode to their endless classic.]]> 1533942 no no Sun, 18 Sep 2016 00:44:37 +0200 2016-09-18T00:44:37+02:00 6:05 https://hearthis.at/hoof/tangier-fire-hoof-remix/ Remix Competitions: https://metapop.com/competitions
Monetizing Remixes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/metapop
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/metapop?sub_confirmation=1]]> Remix Competitions: https://metapop.com/competitions
Monetizing Remixes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/metapop
Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/metapop?sub_confirmation=1]]> 1017593 no no Sat, 03 Sep 2016 15:49:07 +0200 2016-09-03T15:49:07+02:00 4:25 https://hearthis.at/hoof/tevlo-veela-circles-ft-veela-hoof-trancenius-remix/
I liked the song and heard there could be a trance-ish interpretation of it. Slowed down and with a new arrangement, but still true to the original track.

In the end I only used the vocals and the midi for the piano. So there are some additional melodies and hooks, and hopefully this is a song to dance to, albeit there are two rather noticable breaks in there.

I really grew fond of this track and like the result. But listen for yourself :)

-HOOF-
www.facebook.com/Hoof99
https://youtube.com/hoofdcommissaris
https://twitter.com/hoof
www.hoofmusic.com

-EXPORT ELITE-
www.facebook.com/ExportElite
https://soundcloud.com/export-elite-edm
https://www.youtube.com/ExportElite
https://twitter.com/exportelite
http://btprt.dj/1nez4tX
www.exportelitemusic.com

-TEVLO-
https://www.facebook.com/tevlomusic
https://soundcloud.com/tevlomusic
https://www.youtube.com/c/tevlo

-VEELA-
https://www.facebook.com/veelabeats
https://soundcloud.com/veelabeats
https://www.youtube.com/veelabeats
https://twitter.com/veelamusic
http://btprt.dj/2baHqRl
http://www.veelamusic.com]]>
I liked the song and heard there could be a trance-ish interpretation of it. Slowed down and with a new arrangement, but still true to the original track.

In the end I only used the vocals and the midi for the piano. So there are some additional melodies and hooks, and hopefully this is a song to dance to, albeit there are two rather noticable breaks in there.

I really grew fond of this track and like the result. But listen for yourself :)

-HOOF-
www.facebook.com/Hoof99
https://youtube.com/hoofdcommissaris
https://twitter.com/hoof
www.hoofmusic.com

-EXPORT ELITE-
www.facebook.com/ExportElite
https://soundcloud.com/export-elite-edm
https://www.youtube.com/ExportElite
https://twitter.com/exportelite
http://btprt.dj/1nez4tX
www.exportelitemusic.com

-TEVLO-
https://www.facebook.com/tevlomusic
https://soundcloud.com/tevlomusic
https://www.youtube.com/c/tevlo

-VEELA-
https://www.facebook.com/veelabeats
https://soundcloud.com/veelabeats
https://www.youtube.com/veelabeats
https://twitter.com/veelamusic
http://btprt.dj/2baHqRl
http://www.veelamusic.com]]> 1017597 no no Sat, 27 Aug 2016 23:24:17 +0200 2016-08-27T23:24:17+02:00 5:44 https://hearthis.at/hoof/esqualation/
I like it when you can listen to different melodies in the same track. Or maybe I am just very bad at making decisions.. But this was born in the questionable summer days of august 2016. ]]>
I like it when you can listen to different melodies in the same track. Or maybe I am just very bad at making decisions.. But this was born in the questionable summer days of august 2016. ]]> 1017588 no no Fri, 12 Aug 2016 16:21:23 +0200 2016-08-12T16:21:23+02:00 5:13 https://hearthis.at/hoof/aight-this/
I just HAD to play around. And halfway I added guitar riff and, if you ask me, played the best eighties guitar solo I ever played on a keyboard. Or a guitar, for that matter.]]>
I just HAD to play around. And halfway I added guitar riff and, if you ask me, played the best eighties guitar solo I ever played on a keyboard. Or a guitar, for that matter.]]> 894931 no no Sat, 07 May 2016 18:00:58 +0200 2016-05-07T18:00:58+02:00 2:34 https://hearthis.at/hoof/live-learn-2016-mix/
It is not really a song, nor a 'real' dance track. More a soundscape with a beat . But I still consider it as something that was created in an afternoon, that I am glad exists. Wondering how I made this up.

And now in a better, brighter, louder, punchier mix. And some minor changes. That is what happens, when you live and learn.]]>
It is not really a song, nor a 'real' dance track. More a soundscape with a beat . But I still consider it as something that was created in an afternoon, that I am glad exists. Wondering how I made this up.

And now in a better, brighter, louder, punchier mix. And some minor changes. That is what happens, when you live and learn.]]> 848446 no no Sun, 17 Apr 2016 23:32:42 +0200 2016-04-17T23:32:42+02:00 3:34 https://hearthis.at/hoof/heartbeat/ 837797 no no Wed, 06 Apr 2016 20:38:59 +0200 2016-04-06T20:38:59+02:00 4:24 https://hearthis.at/hoof/synthdrome/
I got an excellent deal on UVI's Digital Synsations (for free, via the wonderful KVR newsletter), which contains my first synth, more or less, the Yamaha SY77. I used to try to make some 'house' on it 25 years ago. With the built-in sequencer, I felt like my studio was starting to grow.

I still love those early tracks, but I am surely the only one.

Playing with the sampled instruments from that original gear (like I did then), I quickly started building a groove. Could be input a future track, or maybe just the sound of great memories.

Ofcourse I did not have a classic singer at hand in those days, that is the sound of the excellent Vocalise I recently added to my tools. And I only wished I had a kick like this back then.]]>
I got an excellent deal on UVI's Digital Synsations (for free, via the wonderful KVR newsletter), which contains my first synth, more or less, the Yamaha SY77. I used to try to make some 'house' on it 25 years ago. With the built-in sequencer, I felt like my studio was starting to grow.

I still love those early tracks, but I am surely the only one.

Playing with the sampled instruments from that original gear (like I did then), I quickly started building a groove. Could be input a future track, or maybe just the sound of great memories.

Ofcourse I did not have a classic singer at hand in those days, that is the sound of the excellent Vocalise I recently added to my tools. And I only wished I had a kick like this back then.]]> 837791 no no Wed, 16 Mar 2016 11:07:21 +0100 2016-03-16T11:07:21+01:00 6:53 https://hearthis.at/hoof/spaceship-featuring-hoof/
At the end of the year, one tends to think back. So this is the nostalgic and a tad bit melancholic result.]]>
At the end of the year, one tends to think back. So this is the nostalgic and a tad bit melancholic result.]]> 848463 no no Fri, 25 Dec 2015 01:21:45 +0100 2015-12-25T01:21:45+01:00 4:52 https://hearthis.at/hoof/bicker-wip/
So I can only hope my peers get something out of it. I would want to dance to this. And I really like how it combines happiness, melancholia, uplift, melody, harmony and a sturdy beat.

I did choose the title because it sounds like 'bigger', which I wanted it to be. But then I found out the meaning in the dictionairy. That is actually quite right. I bicker with myself and my musical partner, until it is something we would dance to.

I got the track cover online. Another association, with the Dutch word 'bikken', which was done on each and every stone of the house I grew up in. Because it was built from stones that used to be another house. People came along and hacked the cement away, to make the stones reusable. All because of being friends, and getting good food and after work making music with those non-electric guitars. Which kind of closes the circle..]]>
So I can only hope my peers get something out of it. I would want to dance to this. And I really like how it combines happiness, melancholia, uplift, melody, harmony and a sturdy beat.

I did choose the title because it sounds like 'bigger', which I wanted it to be. But then I found out the meaning in the dictionairy. That is actually quite right. I bicker with myself and my musical partner, until it is something we would dance to.

I got the track cover online. Another association, with the Dutch word 'bikken', which was done on each and every stone of the house I grew up in. Because it was built from stones that used to be another house. People came along and hacked the cement away, to make the stones reusable. All because of being friends, and getting good food and after work making music with those non-electric guitars. Which kind of closes the circle..]]> 533103 no no Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:06:24 +0100 2016-02-15T10:21:02+01:00 5:03 https://hearthis.at/hoof/shylence/ 533104 no no Sun, 01 Nov 2015 11:51:15 +0100 2015-11-01T11:51:15+01:00 5:58 https://hearthis.at/hoof/pling/
Pretty loud, apparently. So I worked this short conversation in this slightly annoying track. Because sometimes alerts are just a little intruding, or keep on coming and coming.

Like this track, that was fueled by Turn Up The Bass compilations with this hot new dance craze.. Aciiiiiid! And other early edm types of music. Which all started when I played a sound from the excellent Rounds synth by Native Instruments. And yesterday I found out there is finally a 64-bit version of Sylenth by the excellent Lennar Digital, so the roof blew up.

I uploaded it private, because people who's voices are in it should hear it first. But then the private link got out in the open. So to not make those links dead, I did a new upload, publicly.

Just for fun, and a tad bit from what I normally make. But hey, you can't take fun and play away from somebody.

My own voice is also in there (I don't think I need to write down the lyrics, it is 'Khaaaa!' a couple of times) and a voice sample that has it's origins in the Garageband presets. He says 'Gemini 4' and I fed it in the on-board vocoder of Logic as well.

It was an experiment, but suddenly people where bouncing around their living rooms, so I guess it invokes some kind of reaction.. Always good.

The track is now all over the place, after there was a post on a popular website: http://www.hoemannendenken.nl/2015/10/25/pling-zet-die-push-notifications-nou-eens-uit/]]>
Pretty loud, apparently. So I worked this short conversation in this slightly annoying track. Because sometimes alerts are just a little intruding, or keep on coming and coming.

Like this track, that was fueled by Turn Up The Bass compilations with this hot new dance craze.. Aciiiiiid! And other early edm types of music. Which all started when I played a sound from the excellent Rounds synth by Native Instruments. And yesterday I found out there is finally a 64-bit version of Sylenth by the excellent Lennar Digital, so the roof blew up.

I uploaded it private, because people who's voices are in it should hear it first. But then the private link got out in the open. So to not make those links dead, I did a new upload, publicly.

Just for fun, and a tad bit from what I normally make. But hey, you can't take fun and play away from somebody.

My own voice is also in there (I don't think I need to write down the lyrics, it is 'Khaaaa!' a couple of times) and a voice sample that has it's origins in the Garageband presets. He says 'Gemini 4' and I fed it in the on-board vocoder of Logic as well.

It was an experiment, but suddenly people where bouncing around their living rooms, so I guess it invokes some kind of reaction.. Always good.

The track is now all over the place, after there was a post on a popular website: http://www.hoemannendenken.nl/2015/10/25/pling-zet-die-push-notifications-nou-eens-uit/]]> 533105 no no Sat, 24 Oct 2015 00:02:34 +0200 2015-10-24T00:02:34+02:00 4:17 https://hearthis.at/hoof/highway-to-hell-cloven-hoof-remix/
I found a multitrack soundalike cover version of this song on Song Galaxy, to have some material to work with. There does exist a live recording of AC/DC performing this song, that has been used for remixes, but that takes ages to get to fit an electronic beat. This sounds very much alike, and it's just for good fun..

Just spending a friday and saturday stamping my feet with my headphones on fire.]]>
I found a multitrack soundalike cover version of this song on Song Galaxy, to have some material to work with. There does exist a live recording of AC/DC performing this song, that has been used for remixes, but that takes ages to get to fit an electronic beat. This sounds very much alike, and it's just for good fun..

Just spending a friday and saturday stamping my feet with my headphones on fire.]]> 533106 no no Sun, 11 Oct 2015 12:57:04 +0200 2017-06-29T13:19:02+02:00 1:55 https://hearthis.at/hoof/flux/
Really happy with it. This is getting somewhere!

And here is the video: https://youtu.be/Pd4KobuRIJI]]>
Really happy with it. This is getting somewhere!

And here is the video: https://youtu.be/Pd4KobuRIJI]]> 533107 no no Sun, 20 Sep 2015 18:18:32 +0200 2015-09-20T18:18:32+02:00 4:48 https://hearthis.at/hoof/peace-of-us/ 533108 no no Thu, 10 Sep 2015 13:38:10 +0200 2015-09-10T13:38:10+02:00 6:30 https://hearthis.at/hoof/moonlight-moonlight-sonate-beathoof-version/
Well.. That proved to be true. But these days there is a studio right under my fingertips. A MIDI-keyboard within reach, and a lot of ideas and desires in my head.

Somehow I suddenly had the 'Mondschein Sonate' in my head and decided this was a great piece to mangle in modern electronics and beats.

I took the piano piece as a starting point and wrote all other parts from scratch. So all additional string parts (and of course the bouncing bases) can not be blamed on poor old Beethoven. And asking him for permission is beyond impossible (he is dead, and was deaf at the time).

I had so much fun making this. It might not be the last track that is inspired by dead composers.

16th of october I listen to this track in my car and I freak out, gently, but deep enough to get my hands on this track as soon as I was near my hardware.. I almost can't believe I thought it was finished earlier. Oh well, there was a lot of hard work in it, but in hindsight it sounded weak. Tonight I did a new mix and replaced it here. After doing lots of other things and attending quite a few gigs (and speaking to some dj's and producers) I heard that it was missing some edge, some punch. So I tried to make it better.

And waking up the next day, I again started fiddling knobs, tweaking stuff and what have you. Think it is now even punchier and, well. We'll see.. ]]>
Well.. That proved to be true. But these days there is a studio right under my fingertips. A MIDI-keyboard within reach, and a lot of ideas and desires in my head.

Somehow I suddenly had the 'Mondschein Sonate' in my head and decided this was a great piece to mangle in modern electronics and beats.

I took the piano piece as a starting point and wrote all other parts from scratch. So all additional string parts (and of course the bouncing bases) can not be blamed on poor old Beethoven. And asking him for permission is beyond impossible (he is dead, and was deaf at the time).

I had so much fun making this. It might not be the last track that is inspired by dead composers.

16th of october I listen to this track in my car and I freak out, gently, but deep enough to get my hands on this track as soon as I was near my hardware.. I almost can't believe I thought it was finished earlier. Oh well, there was a lot of hard work in it, but in hindsight it sounded weak. Tonight I did a new mix and replaced it here. After doing lots of other things and attending quite a few gigs (and speaking to some dj's and producers) I heard that it was missing some edge, some punch. So I tried to make it better.

And waking up the next day, I again started fiddling knobs, tweaking stuff and what have you. Think it is now even punchier and, well. We'll see.. ]]> 533109 no no Sun, 23 Aug 2015 21:26:39 +0200 2015-08-23T21:26:39+02:00 4:39 https://hearthis.at/hoof/us-2015-club-mix/
So here it is. A club mix of my 2012 original, how I would like it to blast through the sound system of my fav venue.

Dance like nobody has a watch (https://www.facebook.com/Hoof99)]]>
So here it is. A club mix of my 2012 original, how I would like it to blast through the sound system of my fav venue.

Dance like nobody has a watch (https://www.facebook.com/Hoof99)]]> 533110 no no Thu, 20 Aug 2015 23:15:40 +0200 2015-08-20T23:15:40+02:00 6:57 https://hearthis.at/hoof/us-2015-remaster/
Originally made in 2012, it now sounded like I was stumbling in a dim-lit cardboard box back then. I had to lift the lid and open up the windows. Dust off the old instruments, and shine a new light on something that has become stronger over the past few years.

US is still here, and it feels better than ever. I kept most of the original spirit, but it feels way stronger and deeper, with all that I have learned since then.

I originally made this track in Garageband, today I have so much more tools in my hands. But what matters most: I still know what I was feeling when I was trying to make the best of it, back then. And it only grew stronger.]]>
Originally made in 2012, it now sounded like I was stumbling in a dim-lit cardboard box back then. I had to lift the lid and open up the windows. Dust off the old instruments, and shine a new light on something that has become stronger over the past few years.

US is still here, and it feels better than ever. I kept most of the original spirit, but it feels way stronger and deeper, with all that I have learned since then.

I originally made this track in Garageband, today I have so much more tools in my hands. But what matters most: I still know what I was feeling when I was trying to make the best of it, back then. And it only grew stronger.]]> 533111 no no Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:50:58 +0200 2015-08-17T21:50:58+02:00 4:12 https://hearthis.at/hoof/racetrack/
On sunday afternoon I decided to do some balancing and mixing and twisting to remove the annoyances I felt listening. ]]>
On sunday afternoon I decided to do some balancing and mixing and twisting to remove the annoyances I felt listening. ]]> 533112 no no Fri, 07 Aug 2015 22:35:06 +0200 2015-08-07T22:35:06+02:00 3:07 https://hearthis.at/hoof/amuser/
Today (4th of July) I decided this track deserved a proper ending, so I spent some time with it and update the file over here. I am independent like that. Today.]]>
Today (4th of July) I decided this track deserved a proper ending, so I spent some time with it and update the file over here. I am independent like that. Today.]]> 533113 no no Sat, 27 Jun 2015 22:47:52 +0200 2015-06-27T22:47:52+02:00 4:39 https://hearthis.at/hoof/depeche-mode-enjoy-the-silence-hoof-reimagination-feat-hoof/
I kept some of the original parts, but also made some changes to the arrangement, and I sang all the vocal tracks. This is just an experiment, like the other covers I recorded. Just for fun. I do enjoy this silence.]]>
I kept some of the original parts, but also made some changes to the arrangement, and I sang all the vocal tracks. This is just an experiment, like the other covers I recorded. Just for fun. I do enjoy this silence.]]> 533115 no no Sun, 12 Apr 2015 14:10:29 +0200 2015-04-12T14:10:29+02:00 4:26 https://hearthis.at/hoof/my-precious/
And here's the precious video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCOoBvo_huc

Enjoy, and dance. And hold on to what is precious!]]>
And here's the precious video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCOoBvo_huc

Enjoy, and dance. And hold on to what is precious!]]> 533116 no no Sun, 29 Mar 2015 13:59:57 +0200 2015-03-29T13:59:57+02:00 7:41 https://hearthis.at/hoof/infinity/
This track features some experiments for me. The strummed accoustic guitar by Native Instruments, as well as their new Emotive strings. But also the first time I use a (subtle) gradual tempo change to build up the orchestral break. And some experimenting with the noise gate and a tad more automation than I was used to. Oh, and chopping up a sample of the track inside the track to try a different kind of break/drop.

I did enjoy making this, hope you catch some of that joy while listening to it.

(after 1 day I replaced the file with a slightly tweaked mix because I realized there was some unnecessary muddiness and a distorted peak in the bass near the end and after two weeks I suddenly disliked the lower end and loudness.. So I replaced it.. Twice. Changed the kick and balance and mix and even the shirt I was wearing.)]]>
This track features some experiments for me. The strummed accoustic guitar by Native Instruments, as well as their new Emotive strings. But also the first time I use a (subtle) gradual tempo change to build up the orchestral break. And some experimenting with the noise gate and a tad more automation than I was used to. Oh, and chopping up a sample of the track inside the track to try a different kind of break/drop.

I did enjoy making this, hope you catch some of that joy while listening to it.

(after 1 day I replaced the file with a slightly tweaked mix because I realized there was some unnecessary muddiness and a distorted peak in the bass near the end and after two weeks I suddenly disliked the lower end and loudness.. So I replaced it.. Twice. Changed the kick and balance and mix and even the shirt I was wearing.)]]> 533119 no no Mon, 02 Mar 2015 23:10:34 +0100 2015-03-02T23:10:34+01:00 6:48 https://hearthis.at/hoof/just-b-u/
And.. here's the video: http://youtu.be/gfAA_yoOVm8]]>
And.. here's the video: http://youtu.be/gfAA_yoOVm8]]> 533120 no no Sat, 03 Jan 2015 18:25:20 +0100 2015-01-03T18:25:20+01:00 4:29 https://hearthis.at/hoof/faithless-insomnia-hoof-passed-out-remix/ 533121 no no Tue, 23 Dec 2014 23:25:22 +0100 2014-12-23T23:25:22+01:00 3:22 https://hearthis.at/hoof/fyouture/ 533122 no no Sun, 07 Dec 2014 02:13:10 +0100 2014-12-07T02:13:10+01:00 5:19 https://hearthis.at/hoof/my-heart-2014/
Heart is still beating, still going strong.]]>
Heart is still beating, still going strong.]]> 533123 no no Sat, 06 Dec 2014 18:01:13 +0100 2014-12-06T18:01:13+01:00 5:10 https://hearthis.at/hoof/live-learn/ 533124 no no Sun, 30 Nov 2014 22:49:49 +0100 2014-11-30T22:49:49+01:00 3:34 https://hearthis.at/hoof/alex-morph-hoof-walk-the-edge-hoof-big-l-2014-remake/
I added my own vocals and lyrics. The credits for the original melody are ofcourse for the great Alex Morph.]]>
I added my own vocals and lyrics. The credits for the original melody are ofcourse for the great Alex Morph.]]> 533125 no no Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:05:32 +0200 2014-10-15T14:05:32+02:00 6:44 https://hearthis.at/hoof/the-other-half/
All original material of course, I even played the big drums by hand.

This track is an ode to the other half. The second half that makes the story whole. Without it, life would not be complete.

(dutch blogpost about this track: http://bit.ly/hooftoh)]]>
All original material of course, I even played the big drums by hand.

This track is an ode to the other half. The second half that makes the story whole. Without it, life would not be complete.

(dutch blogpost about this track: http://bit.ly/hooftoh)]]> 533126 no no Sun, 31 Aug 2014 23:30:48 +0200 2014-08-31T23:30:48+02:00 6:53 https://hearthis.at/hoof/baker-street-instrumental-dance-rework/
Playing around with a classic I heard on the radio. I remember hearing the Undercover dance version in London and being blown away. I wanted to do 'something' with it. I guess it is a strange mix of old synths, real sax, some nice bass and a strong beat. A hectic mix of a little too much of everything. Just a little fun on a saturday night.]]>
Playing around with a classic I heard on the radio. I remember hearing the Undercover dance version in London and being blown away. I wanted to do 'something' with it. I guess it is a strange mix of old synths, real sax, some nice bass and a strong beat. A hectic mix of a little too much of everything. Just a little fun on a saturday night.]]> 533127 no no Sun, 03 Aug 2014 01:37:53 +0200 2014-08-03T01:37:53+02:00 5:24 https://hearthis.at/hoof/heading-home-2014-revisited-home-mix-teaser/
10-8: This is the first track that has been professionally mastered by Monarch Mastering. Very pleased with the result! It now sounds great on all systems and has it's maximum potential uncovered. I will do this with all finished tracks from now on.

I heard an old track of mine from 2012 and wanted to see what my new knowledge, software and experience would improve on it. I guess it is better. It should be after 12 hours of tweaking and throwing away, adding and searching for the source of cracks.

I am not home yet, but I am getting there. If I still like it tomorrow, I might release this on iTunes and Spotify. Just for fun ofcourse.

And for you, heading home, welcom back.]]>
10-8: This is the first track that has been professionally mastered by Monarch Mastering. Very pleased with the result! It now sounds great on all systems and has it's maximum potential uncovered. I will do this with all finished tracks from now on.

I heard an old track of mine from 2012 and wanted to see what my new knowledge, software and experience would improve on it. I guess it is better. It should be after 12 hours of tweaking and throwing away, adding and searching for the source of cracks.

I am not home yet, but I am getting there. If I still like it tomorrow, I might release this on iTunes and Spotify. Just for fun ofcourse.

And for you, heading home, welcom back.]]> 533128 no no Mon, 14 Jul 2014 00:38:26 +0200 2014-07-14T00:38:26+02:00 1:46 https://hearthis.at/hoof/worlds-apart/
I used (probably) the same chords and copied some of the buildup and then stopped listening to the track and made my own version.]]>
I used (probably) the same chords and copied some of the buildup and then stopped listening to the track and made my own version.]]> 533129 no no Sun, 06 Jul 2014 23:30:17 +0200 2014-07-06T23:30:17+02:00 7:03 https://hearthis.at/hoof/wicked-man/ 533130 no no Thu, 03 Jul 2014 22:49:26 +0200 2014-07-03T22:49:26+02:00 4:20 https://hearthis.at/hoof/artfordables/
This is the soundtrack for http://youtu.be/VqcxW7kK1sM

Watch the wonderful work of [LiqueAngel](http://liqueangel.nl/)!]]>
This is the soundtrack for http://youtu.be/VqcxW7kK1sM

Watch the wonderful work of [LiqueAngel](http://liqueangel.nl/)!]]> 533133 no no Fri, 30 May 2014 00:17:11 +0200 2014-05-30T00:17:11+02:00 4:24 https://hearthis.at/hoof/the-undertones-teenage-kicks-teenage-mutant-version-feat-hoof/
But I do wanna hold you tight, you know, right?]]>
But I do wanna hold you tight, you know, right?]]> 533134 no no Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:38:54 +0100 2014-02-09T19:38:54+01:00 3:36 https://hearthis.at/hoof/miss/
24-23-2-14: Suddenly I heard an element that was missing and added. An old skool accent (made me think of Usura - Open you mind). And I changed some sounds. For me it is getting better.

20-2-14: Another day, another version. Time to let go of this thing. But then I will miss it.

18-2-14: tried my hand at an rythmic version of the melody in the second part (and I keep changing stuff all over the place)

17-2-14: Another new version. I changed the basslines and percussion after some inspiring tutorials onine and I am still not happy with the overall sonic picture. Searching for that thing that makes it what I love.

8-2-14: Went back and threw every single effect away. Back to what I was playing on my keyboard and what I was trying to get audible in the first place. Ear-shattering kick is nice, but I wanted to build a bass-oriented groove with melody. So that is how I got to this semi-final mix. Have to let it rest for some time now.

I don't mind missing a beat. I do mind missing you. Every single beat of my heart.

5-2-14: I wanted more kick, was bored of the strings and, I am not afraid of 138. Another version that skews the previous ones. And the kick feels more like the heart beating for the miss.

19-1-14: I wanted more drive and wanted to build on the parts that I like (and other people point out), so I removed some elements, made others bigger and put in a middle part that builds on the forward motion and anticipation of the buildup. Still changing snares, claps, hihats as well. And working that automation in more and more detail.

18-1-14: lots of changes (I put updates up here that disappeared), sounds, balance, mix, the Mangler, getting closer to a point where it could end being a work in progress. For a while..

1-1-14: I identified an annoying element while listening in the car. Changed it. Threw some elements around and enhanced the things that made me bounce.

12-1-14: Listened lots of times and changed the things that annoyed me. Some sounds, a loop, notes that had to be changed, details. I like how the basses are now working together (there is 5 of them). I also put the 'free for the holidays' compressor by Native Instruments, Super Charger to good use.

8-1-14: Tweaked the Mangler, the main snare drum and some other details most people will not notice :)

7-1-14: Always be tweaking.. Changed some voices and the mix and put The Mangler in there, granular synthesis with a sample from the intro.

30-12-13: After listening for 25 days you tend to hear things you want to change. Thanks to digital technology, that is not a problem at all. And replacing a file is easy on Soundcloud as well.

5-12-13: I didn't understand where the second side chaining effect came from, but I choose the wrong settings for the compression of the complete mix. Another new mix, also changed things that annoyed me during listing to the track on different moments and systems. Next could be re-playing the piano part and changing the lead melody and/or sound.

4-12-13: Updated version. Some new sounds, (I used the great KICK drum synthesiser by Sonic Academy for the first time), changes in the mix, extra pitch effects and I am now starting to use a great compression plugin by FabFilter.

17-11-13: After 25 hours of work I want to share the first version of this track.

The highs and the lows, the hits and the misses.

This track is composed, played and programmed by me, one little loop in the hihat section. And, as always, way too many sounds crammed into one.

For the miss.]]>
24-23-2-14: Suddenly I heard an element that was missing and added. An old skool accent (made me think of Usura - Open you mind). And I changed some sounds. For me it is getting better.

20-2-14: Another day, another version. Time to let go of this thing. But then I will miss it.

18-2-14: tried my hand at an rythmic version of the melody in the second part (and I keep changing stuff all over the place)

17-2-14: Another new version. I changed the basslines and percussion after some inspiring tutorials onine and I am still not happy with the overall sonic picture. Searching for that thing that makes it what I love.

8-2-14: Went back and threw every single effect away. Back to what I was playing on my keyboard and what I was trying to get audible in the first place. Ear-shattering kick is nice, but I wanted to build a bass-oriented groove with melody. So that is how I got to this semi-final mix. Have to let it rest for some time now.

I don't mind missing a beat. I do mind missing you. Every single beat of my heart.

5-2-14: I wanted more kick, was bored of the strings and, I am not afraid of 138. Another version that skews the previous ones. And the kick feels more like the heart beating for the miss.

19-1-14: I wanted more drive and wanted to build on the parts that I like (and other people point out), so I removed some elements, made others bigger and put in a middle part that builds on the forward motion and anticipation of the buildup. Still changing snares, claps, hihats as well. And working that automation in more and more detail.

18-1-14: lots of changes (I put updates up here that disappeared), sounds, balance, mix, the Mangler, getting closer to a point where it could end being a work in progress. For a while..

1-1-14: I identified an annoying element while listening in the car. Changed it. Threw some elements around and enhanced the things that made me bounce.

12-1-14: Listened lots of times and changed the things that annoyed me. Some sounds, a loop, notes that had to be changed, details. I like how the basses are now working together (there is 5 of them). I also put the 'free for the holidays' compressor by Native Instruments, Super Charger to good use.

8-1-14: Tweaked the Mangler, the main snare drum and some other details most people will not notice :)

7-1-14: Always be tweaking.. Changed some voices and the mix and put The Mangler in there, granular synthesis with a sample from the intro.

30-12-13: After listening for 25 days you tend to hear things you want to change. Thanks to digital technology, that is not a problem at all. And replacing a file is easy on Soundcloud as well.

5-12-13: I didn't understand where the second side chaining effect came from, but I choose the wrong settings for the compression of the complete mix. Another new mix, also changed things that annoyed me during listing to the track on different moments and systems. Next could be re-playing the piano part and changing the lead melody and/or sound.

4-12-13: Updated version. Some new sounds, (I used the great KICK drum synthesiser by Sonic Academy for the first time), changes in the mix, extra pitch effects and I am now starting to use a great compression plugin by FabFilter.

17-11-13: After 25 hours of work I want to share the first version of this track.

The highs and the lows, the hits and the misses.

This track is composed, played and programmed by me, one little loop in the hihat section. And, as always, way too many sounds crammed into one.

For the miss.]]> 533136 no no Sun, 17 Nov 2013 22:32:07 +0100 2013-11-17T22:32:07+01:00 8:22 https://hearthis.at/hoof/didnt-see-that-coming/ 1533943 no no Mon, 14 Oct 2013 00:38:34 +0200 2013-10-14T00:38:34+02:00 3:08 https://hearthis.at/hoof/never-let-me-go-featuring-fronz-arp/ I sneaked in my backing vocals via the worst possible way: the mic from my iPhone headset.

I have been tweaking and tuning for a long time. You can now listen to the final mix. For now. ]]> I sneaked in my backing vocals via the worst possible way: the mic from my iPhone headset.

I have been tweaking and tuning for a long time. You can now listen to the final mix. For now. ]]> 533139 no no Sun, 08 Sep 2013 18:46:55 +0200 2016-09-03T17:19:02+02:00 4:57 https://hearthis.at/hoof/woke/ 533141 no no Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:29:13 +0100 2012-11-25T00:29:13+01:00 3:10 https://hearthis.at/hoof/eternal-examination/
I had fun watching all the channels go red :)]]>
I had fun watching all the channels go red :)]]> 533143 no no Sat, 10 Nov 2012 20:15:27 +0100 2012-11-10T20:15:27+01:00 3:56 https://hearthis.at/hoof/classique-original-mix/ 533144 no no Thu, 08 Nov 2012 23:31:52 +0100 2012-11-08T23:31:52+01:00 5:24 https://hearthis.at/hoof/younique/
Technically I guess there is a lot to learn. 'Evolution' is the key word. And it is never done, isn't it?

Ofcourse this is dedicated to YOU.]]>
Technically I guess there is a lot to learn. 'Evolution' is the key word. And it is never done, isn't it?

Ofcourse this is dedicated to YOU.]]> 533145 no no Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:24:54 +0200 2012-10-19T22:24:54+02:00 4:47