This sounds so great! I love the sound design and instrumentation. Percussion is sounding great too! Nice work.

This sounds so great! I love the sound design and instrumentation. Percussion is sounding great too! Nice work.

Another banger! I especially love the percussive elements in this one. The chords are also really great.

You mention your desire to get more deliberate with writing. I get that, but I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with going where the initial idea takes you while working on it. I sometimes like to think that, in those moments, we are simply channeling 'new' ideas that are presenting themselves to us while actively working with the ideas that are already there. I am a fan of Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy. He writes about eternal entities that ingrain themselves in reality. I don't claim to fully understand what he was on about, but I like to think the creative process of making music has something to do with eternal entities ingraining themselves in our music (fun fact: Alfred North Whitehead is sometimes credited with coming up with the word 'creativity').   

Another banger! I especially love the percussive elements in this one. The chords are also really great. You mention your desire to get more deliberate with writing. I get that, but I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with going where the initial idea takes you while working on it. I sometimes like to think that, in those moments, we are simply channeling 'new' ideas that are presenting themselves to us while actively working with the ideas that are already there. I am a fan of Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy. He writes about eternal entities that ingrain themselves in reality. I don't claim to fully understand what he was on about, but I like to think the creative process of making music has something to do with eternal entities ingraining themselves in our music (fun fact: Alfred North Whitehead is sometimes credited with coming up with the word 'creativity').

The fills are fine ear-kindy. The attacked or delayed bass from 1:11 adds rhythmical complexity and bodily attitude and a nice contrast to the precision of the rest of the sounds. The transition from half-time to “normal time” (is that the right term?) at 2:10 is an energy boost. Maybe it would be an impactful to let that part wind down to no drums before the outro (Who am I to say – just a thought ).

The fills are fine ear-kindy. The attacked or delayed bass from 1:11 adds rhythmical complexity and bodily attitude and a nice contrast to the precision of the rest of the sounds. The transition from half-time to “normal time” (is that the right term?) at 2:10 is an energy boost. Maybe it would be an impactful to let that part wind down to no drums before the outro (Who am I to say – just a thought :) ).

That panning arpy element is infectious. It keeps the rhythm of the song together. How did you manage it? Reminding me of JSRF for some reason just missing some vox chops to hit that vibe spot on. Lovely work

That panning arpy element is infectious. It keeps the rhythm of the song together. How did you manage it? Reminding me of JSRF for some reason just missing some vox chops to hit that vibe spot on. Lovely work <3

Thank you!

Thanks for ruminating on this! I guess it's more like following a breadcrumb trail of interesting nuggets of ideas. Sometimes the meaning of a song forms alongside the exploration. But I've never really been able to sit down with a blank canvas and say: "okay this song is gonna be about my desire for cookies" and actually make it sound like that. I guess it doesn't matter when that meaning comes, but I feel it can really elevate a piece when it does.
Anyway, thanks for listening!

[quote=PeterM]This sounds so great! I love the sound design and instrumentation. Percussion is sounding great too! Nice work.[/quote] Thank you! [quote=WahSp]Another banger! I especially love the percussive elements in this one. The chords are also really great. You mention your desire to get more deliberate with writing. I get that, but I honestly don't think there is anything wrong with going where the initial idea takes you while working on it. I sometimes like to think that, in those moments, we are simply channeling 'new' ideas that are presenting themselves to us while actively working with the ideas that are already there. I am a fan of Alfred North Whitehead's process philosophy. He writes about eternal entities that ingrain themselves in reality. I don't claim to fully understand what he was on about, but I like to think the creative process of making music has something to do with eternal entities ingraining themselves in our music (fun fact: Alfred North Whitehead is sometimes credited with coming up with the word 'creativity'). [/quote] Thanks for ruminating on this! I guess it's more like following a breadcrumb trail of interesting nuggets of ideas. Sometimes the meaning of a song forms alongside the exploration. But I've never really been able to sit down with a blank canvas and say: "okay this song is gonna be about my desire for cookies" and actually make it sound like that. I guess it doesn't matter when that meaning comes, but I feel it can really elevate a piece when it does. Anyway, thanks for listening!

Thank you! I guess normal time is whatever you want it do be I agree with the ending, it was just a quick way to do it because I ran out of time heh.

Thanks! That panning arp thing was a table advancing one step every note, looping through 3 possible pan position. If you have an M8, bundle is linked in the original post if you wanna take a peek.
Always happy with a JSRF comparison, love that soundtrack! Maybe it's the way the chords are pitched up/down instead of following the key?

[quote=Conch Girl]The fills are fine ear-kindy. The attacked or delayed bass from 1:11 adds rhythmical complexity and bodily attitude and a nice contrast to the precision of the rest of the sounds. The transition from half-time to “normal time” (is that the right term?) at 2:10 is an energy boost. Maybe it would be an impactful to let that part wind down to no drums before the outro (Who am I to say – just a thought :) ).[/quote] Thank you! I guess normal time is whatever you want it do be ;) I agree with the ending, it was just a quick way to do it because I ran out of time heh. [quote=sugar.export]That panning arpy element is infectious. It keeps the rhythm of the song together. How did you manage it? Reminding me of JSRF for some reason just missing some vox chops to hit that vibe spot on. Lovely work <3[/quote] Thanks! That panning arp thing was a table advancing one step every note, looping through 3 possible pan position. If you have an M8, bundle is linked in the original post if you wanna take a peek. Always happy with a JSRF comparison, love that soundtrack! Maybe it's the way the chords are pitched up/down instead of following the key?

Alas I am M8less! Curious what you mean that the table is advancing?
As for the jsrf comparison I think it might be the rhythm of that table and the fullness of the track with its elements. Trying to be big brained about finding the source of its tech but honestly it’s in the vibe

[quote=sugar.export]That panning arpy element is infectious. It keeps the rhythm of the song together. How did you manage it? Reminding me of JSRF for some reason just missing some vox chops to hit that vibe spot on. Lovely work <3[/quote] Thanks! That panning arp thing was a table advancing one step every note, looping through 3 possible pan position. If you have an M8, bundle is linked in the original post if you wanna take a peek. Always happy with a JSRF comparison, love that soundtrack! Maybe it's the way the chords are pitched up/down instead of following the key?[/quote] Alas I am M8less! Curious what you mean that the table is advancing? As for the jsrf comparison I think it might be the rhythm of that table and the fullness of the track with its elements. Trying to be big brained about finding the source of its tech but honestly it’s in the vibe :)

I reckoned that was the case. On a one year WB marathon, the lack of time is a constant

[quote=Dustsucker][quote=Conch Girl]The fills are fine ear-kindy. The attacked or delayed bass from 1:11 adds rhythmical complexity and bodily attitude and a nice contrast to the precision of the rest of the sounds. The transition from half-time to “normal time” (is that the right term?) at 2:10 is an energy boost. Maybe it would be an impactful to let that part wind down to no drums before the outro (Who am I to say – just a thought :) ).[/quote] Thank you! I guess normal time is whatever you want it do be ;) I agree with the ending, it was just a quick way to do it because I ran out of time heh.[/quote] I reckoned that was the case. On a one year WB marathon, the lack of time is a constant

Tables in M8 are sort of like micro programs. Each instrument has its own table, which starts to run through its instructions every time the instrument is triggered. For this arp it's set so each time a note is played, it executes the next line of instructions and then waits until the next note trigger. That way you can set it up so each time a note is played, it loops through 3 different panning positions. It sounds complicated at first and it's kinda hard to explain, but it's a super powerful tool to easily make complicated things happen.

[quote=sugar.export]Alas I am M8less! Curious what you mean that the table is advancing? As for the jsrf comparison I think it might be the rhythm of that table and the fullness of the track with its elements. Trying to be big brained about finding the source of its tech but honestly it’s in the vibe :) [/quote] Tables in M8 are sort of like micro programs. Each instrument has its own table, which starts to run through its instructions every time the instrument is triggered. For this arp it's set so each time a note is played, it executes the next line of instructions and then waits until the next note trigger. That way you can set it up so each time a note is played, it loops through 3 different panning positions. It sounds complicated at first and it's kinda hard to explain, but it's a super powerful tool to easily make complicated things happen.

If this is the last of a formula for a while, it's a nice send off. Drums are good and nasty, first with the punchy clap and synth tom fills, then with the fantastic high snare in the last third. Love the loose, groovy feel of the low-mid riff. Really like the bright chip lead and 90s pads, which balance out the darkness of the other synths nicely. I feel like I should be racing someone to this track

If this is the last of a formula for a while, it's a nice send off. Drums are good and nasty, first with the punchy clap and synth tom fills, then with the fantastic high snare in the last third. Love the loose, groovy feel of the low-mid riff. Really like the bright chip lead and 90s pads, which balance out the darkness of the other synths nicely. I feel like I should be racing someone to this track