adrift
By emily on January 28, 2024 7:12 pm
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You're a master at creating that adrift feeling. This makes me want to join a flock and fly away.
i love how everything comes in and disappears at the right time while the beat keeps a light base of momentum underneath, it's like a stream that invites you to float adrift on your back to watch the stars 
Oooh this is lovely. The pulsing sparkly synth reminds me a bit of the synth from "the last days of the republic". The guitar line really adds to that drifting feel. Gave me visions of starlings doing their swarmy swirling thing.
Nice one! going for this synth loop and percussion gives a good anchor for these other layers of sounds. I'm taking notes!
I like how the meaning of the main loop changes with different bass and harmonies but that super catchy sound of the two high notes in the beat connects all the parts. Oh no just when I wrote that one of the notes is gone, but then it's back. Super nice mood!
Aww. Not much else to do besides turn up the volume, close the old eyes and enjoy.
Ohhhhhhhh that reverb tho! Wow - love the combination of super full / wide sound, found sound and lo-fi elements all playing with each other. Love the classic 70's era drum machine vibe too. This is such a journey of a track and it's rad that there are bunch of "one off" magic elements that happen along the way.
Great video too. You've actually reminded me that I shot a video on the way home from my holiday with the intention of making a Weekly Beat to it.
really enjoy the atmosphere and the sounds a take spooky but at the same time is soothing
I mean, wow... Your tracks are always among my favorites of the week. Always original, cohesive, and personal. I never really know what to comment on these because trying to explain the details of WHY I like it doesn't help to convey how I FEEL about it as a whole. So, I'll just say: Thank you! Grateful that you're sharing your art with us every week
Very nice to float away for a few minutes. The minimalist sky gazing video together with the soundscape and the bird sounds really sparks a sense of directionlessness in a pleasant way.
I recommend this specially for you:
https://youtu.be/COOEPKT-sN8?si=eCQnv7x2hmbIUkr5
Totally adrift with this. I think adrift is a nice feeling and this a good song for that space. Love the sparkly synths. The crows are a highlight. I love to watch crows when I go on walks. When they're talking I always stop and look to see what's up.
The panning of the sparse bells creates a great sense of sparse. This is in the middle of nature, the sun is low on the horizon, either at the beginning of the day or at its end. There is a small stream running by and the air seems to stand still. Serene and delicate track. Thank you for this one!
video squad! great visuals
that bird squawk was epic
nice tune!
jwh wrote:
thank you
rplktr wrote:
Cosmic Cairns wrote:
You're a master at creating that adrift feeling. This makes me want to join a flock and fly away.
blighters_rock wrote:
Relaxing. Thanks!
RajaTheResidentAlien wrote:
i love how everything comes in and disappears at the right time while the beat keeps a light base of momentum underneath, it's like a stream that invites you to float adrift on your back to watch the stars
littlebigmosaic wrote:
lovely
KAMI Lime wrote:
It's beautiful and fantastic!
SQF wrote:
What a vibe! Love the bird calls.
mzunguko wrote:
Tone Matrix wrote:
Oooh this is lovely. The pulsing sparkly synth reminds me a bit of the synth from "the last days of the republic". The guitar line really adds to that drifting feel. Gave me visions of starlings doing their swarmy swirling thing.
horatiuromantic wrote:
Nice one! going for this synth loop and percussion gives a good anchor for these other layers of sounds. I'm taking notes!
I like how the meaning of the main loop changes with different bass and harmonies but that super catchy sound of the two high notes in the beat connects all the parts. Oh no just when I wrote that one of the notes is gone, but then it's back. Super nice mood!
Drum Bender wrote:
Aww. Not much else to do besides turn up the volume, close the old eyes and enjoy.
tdfischer wrote:
when that bass line came in, I evaporated. good stuff.
cTrix wrote:
Ohhhhhhhh that reverb tho! Wow - love the combination of super full / wide sound, found sound and lo-fi elements all playing with each other. Love the classic 70's era drum machine vibe too. This is such a journey of a track and it's rad that there are bunch of "one off" magic elements that happen along the way.
Great video too. You've actually reminded me that I shot a video on the way home from my holiday with the intention of making a Weekly Beat to it.
fetalface wrote:
Q: Why is a crow?
A: Caws!
CatchinAshes wrote:
really enjoy the atmosphere and the sounds a take spooky but at the same time is soothing
Bleeoop wrote:
love crows, this is just perfect to me!
Suhpos wrote:
Very nice to float away for a few minutes. The minimalist sky gazing video together with the soundscape and the bird sounds really sparks a sense of directionlessness in a pleasant way.
agesixracer515 wrote:
Cool!
miraclemiles wrote:
Totally adrift with this. I think adrift is a nice feeling and this a good song for that space. Love the sparkly synths. The crows are a highlight. I love to watch crows when I go on walks. When they're talking I always stop and look to see what's up.
Autovessel wrote:
super evocative, really took me somewhere
Kedbreak136 wrote:
The panning of the sparse bells creates a great sense of sparse. This is in the middle of nature, the sun is low on the horizon, either at the beginning of the day or at its end. There is a small stream running by and the air seems to stand still. Serene and delicate track. Thank you for this one!
orangedrink wrote:
video squad! great visuals
that bird squawk was epicnice tune!
thank you for listening & your thoughtful comments
v0 wrote:
I mean, wow... Your tracks are always among my favorites of the week. Always original, cohesive, and personal. I never really know what to comment on these because trying to explain the details of WHY I like it doesn't help to convey how I FEEL about it as a whole. So, I'll just say: Thank you! Grateful that you're sharing your art with us every week
Q-Rosh wrote:
I recommend this specially for you:
https://youtu.be/COOEPKT-sN8?si=eCQnv7x2hmbIUkr5
oh this is very nice & somewhat familiar - i found the album on bandcamp - saved for future listening
wishing you well
another great track, love how everything works together so well
Devieus wrote:
Haunting, yet beautiful.
- Devieus
Napear wrote:
DataJanitor wrote:
another great track, love how everything works together so well
thank you