This track has quite a melancholic vibe to it. The plucked string thingie (Braids... or Plaits, maybe) fits really well with it. As constructive criticism, maybe the kick drum is too loud at moment for the otherwise introspective feel of the track.

Otherwise, a nice piece. Always nice to read about your process. Sounds quite cohesive, even when "lacking a direction"

This track has quite a melancholic vibe to it. The plucked string thingie (Braids... or Plaits, maybe) fits really well with it. As constructive criticism, maybe the kick drum is too loud at moment for the otherwise introspective feel of the track. Otherwise, a nice piece. Always nice to read about your process. Sounds quite cohesive, even when "lacking a direction"

I like this one even better than last week's, the cycling/phasing quality of the different melodies & the plucky top melody feels even more what i associate with modular somehow, which also somehow makes it feel more organic? I can't quite describe why, just love the fluttery movement on this one!

I like this one even better than last week's, the cycling/phasing quality of the different melodies & the plucky top melody feels even more what i associate with modular somehow, which also somehow makes it feel more organic? I can't quite describe why, just love the fluttery movement on this one!

sooooo so good.  the atmosphere of the track is genuinely amazing. i'm picturing a slow sunrise on a snowy day, viewed from a moving train car as dead trees fly by the window. insanely good stuff

sooooo so good. the atmosphere of the track is genuinely amazing. i'm picturing a slow sunrise on a snowy day, viewed from a moving train car as dead trees fly by the window. insanely good stuff

Feels like a lovely day in the park, if a bit foggy.
- Devieus

Feels like a lovely day in the park, if a bit foggy. - Devieus

This gives me the feeling like I'm standing at a bus stop with an umbrella but it's definitely not rainy. I love it

This gives me the feeling like I'm standing at a bus stop with an umbrella but it's definitely not rainy. I love it

those juno layers.. so much feeling in this one. somehow wished it was longer, put it works as it is. thanks for sharing!

those juno layers.. <3 so much feeling in this one. somehow wished it was longer, put it works as it is. thanks for sharing! :)

such a lovely progression to drift off too love how those "baked in the sun" pads sound.  The pulse of the kick pushing forward. 

such a lovely progression to drift off too <3 love how those "baked in the sun" pads sound. The pulse of the kick pushing forward.

oh dang. a sweet, somber heaviness hangs over this for me.
we're outside looking at the garden. everyone is gone.
...

The Message hit me really hard. very important book imo

oh dang. a sweet, somber heaviness hangs over this for me. we're outside looking at the garden. everyone is gone. ... The Message hit me really hard. very important book imo <3

Beautiful work and a moving write up. It’s been a strange start for the year. Really like the noisy texture in the beginning kinda fading in—subtle but adds a lot to the perception of pacing.

FWIW, your life sounds way more social than mine. My weeks are Seattle rain (supposed to break this week!) and occasional chats with distant friends I care a lot about, been absent from the local scene first due to mild illness then due to the fact that staying home is nice when you’re past 40.

Beautiful work and a moving write up. It’s been a strange start for the year. Really like the noisy texture in the beginning kinda fading in—subtle but adds a lot to the perception of pacing. FWIW, your life sounds way more social than mine. My weeks are Seattle rain (supposed to break this week!) and occasional chats with distant friends I care a lot about, been absent from the local scene first due to mild illness then due to the fact that staying home is nice when you’re past 40.

Very chill, kinda getting a haunted vibe going on thats fun

Very chill, kinda getting a haunted vibe going on thats fun

oh I really like the main synth sound and interplay!

Somehow reminds me of one of my favourite soundtracks of all time, I am sharing if you are curious:
https://soundcloud.com/para-one/sets/mu … -naissance

oh I really like the main synth sound and interplay! Somehow reminds me of one of my favourite soundtracks of all time, I am sharing if you are curious: [url]https://soundcloud.com/para-one/sets/music-to-and-from-naissance[/url]

Getting rocked to sleep by unceasing waves of a never-ending ocean, that you don't fully dare to trust. If this is "not particularly inspired", then I can not wait to hear "inspired".

Getting rocked to sleep by unceasing waves of a never-ending ocean, that you don't fully dare to trust. If this is "not particularly inspired", then I can not wait to hear "inspired".

The string was M8's braids (I also own a modular clone version) and, I very much agree with your levels assessment in hindsight. Its a good one

It was a scrappier week for me. The ideas I was playing with just didn't line up quite how was imagining it. That's ok though, we got something in Sometimes you just gotta pick a direction and go with it.

I am glad you enjoyed it! The timing stuff didn't work out how I intended to use it originally but, I tried to pivot to make it work and ended up discovering some new techniques in the process. Sometimes there's opportunity in failure. It was a nice reminder for me

It's cool that it ended up conjuring so much imagery. When I was working on this, I was thinking of the bird sanctuary areas along the paths I live. They have a lot reeds, pools of water, and grass that eventually lead to the coast of the bay. I take sunset bike rides out there when I can. It's a nice place to stop.

Juno's are great! I am glad you enjoyed it. Longer wasn't in the cards this time unfortunately. Bit of a tough writing week for me.

haha, "drift off" is perfect description. I fell a sleep a couple of times while working on this. It was pretty late and my tiredness very much had an influence on the outcome

Yes! I totally agree. There were a lot of sections of the book that really resonated with me and others that gave me a lot of things to think about.

Good ear! I took that noise idea from a music workshop that Disasterpiece made on writing the music for the indie game Fez years ago. I really like those looser motion elements and try and sneek them in where I can. I think they add a bit of spice.

Thank you for sharing your "FWIW". It's been a busy few months for me. A lot of friends have been trying to hang out before they went back to work after their holiday breaks. We've had a boom in socialization... I appreciate having the people in my life but, I've actually been a little over socialized I am ready for a little quite

Thank you!

Para One! I used to listened to his stuff a lot in the 2010's. I actually own his album "Passion" on vinyl. I didn't know he was doing soundtrack stuff. I'll have to deep dive into that

Now I have an overwhelming urge to check up on all the Marble Records folks. Surkin and Bobmo were also excellent.

That's very kind Thanks for listening and I am glad you enjoyed it

[quote=laguna]This track has quite a melancholic vibe to it. The plucked string thingie (Braids... or Plaits, maybe) fits really well with it. As constructive criticism, maybe the kick drum is too loud at moment for the otherwise introspective feel of the track. Otherwise, a nice piece. Always nice to read about your process. Sounds quite cohesive, even when "lacking a direction"[/quote] The string was M8's braids (I also own a modular clone version) and, I very much agree with your levels assessment in hindsight. Its a good one :) It was a scrappier week for me. The ideas I was playing with just didn't line up quite how was imagining it. That's ok though, we got something in :) Sometimes you just gotta pick a direction and go with it. [quote=scottux]I like this one even better than last week's, the cycling/phasing quality of the different melodies & the plucky top melody feels even more what i associate with modular somehow, which also somehow makes it feel more organic? I can't quite describe why, just love the fluttery movement on this one![/quote] I am glad you enjoyed it! The timing stuff didn't work out how I intended to use it originally but, I tried to pivot to make it work and ended up discovering some new techniques in the process. Sometimes there's opportunity in failure. It was a nice reminder for me :) [quote=newlife+]sooooo so good. the atmosphere of the track is genuinely amazing. i'm picturing a slow sunrise on a snowy day, viewed from a moving train car as dead trees fly by the window. insanely good stuff[/quote] [quote=DESLRV]Feels like a lovely day in the park, if a bit foggy. - Devieus[/quote] [quote=TurtwigX]This gives me the feeling like I'm standing at a bus stop with an umbrella but it's definitely not rainy. I love it[/quote] It's cool that it ended up conjuring so much imagery. When I was working on this, I was thinking of the bird sanctuary areas along the paths I live. They have a lot reeds, pools of water, and grass that eventually lead to the coast of the bay. I take sunset bike rides out there when I can. It's a nice place to stop. [quote=lasko303]those juno layers.. <3 so much feeling in this one. somehow wished it was longer, put it works as it is. thanks for sharing! :)[/quote] Juno's are great! I am glad you enjoyed it. Longer wasn't in the cards this time unfortunately. Bit of a tough writing week for me. [quote=Tone Matrix]such a lovely progression to drift off too <3 love how those "baked in the sun" pads sound. The pulse of the kick pushing forward. [/quote] haha, "drift off" is perfect description. I fell a sleep a couple of times while working on this. It was pretty late and my tiredness very much had an influence on the outcome :P [quote=jwh]oh dang. a sweet, somber heaviness hangs over this for me. we're outside looking at the garden. everyone is gone. ... The Message hit me really hard. very important book imo <3[/quote] Yes! I totally agree. There were a lot of sections of the book that really resonated with me and others that gave me a lot of things to think about. [quote=ilzxc]Beautiful work and a moving write up. It’s been a strange start for the year. Really like the noisy texture in the beginning kinda fading in—subtle but adds a lot to the perception of pacing. FWIW, your life sounds way more social than mine. My weeks are Seattle rain (supposed to break this week!) and occasional chats with distant friends I care a lot about, been absent from the local scene first due to mild illness then due to the fact that staying home is nice when you’re past 40.[/quote] Good ear! I took that noise idea from a [url=https://youtu.be/PH04VJ8jxvo?si=hbZTbah1CFq5Kwxn]music workshop that Disasterpiece made[/url] on writing the music for the indie game Fez years ago. I really like those looser motion elements and try and sneek them in where I can. I think they add a bit of spice. Thank you for sharing your "FWIW". It's been a busy few months for me. A lot of friends have been trying to hang out before they went back to work after their holiday breaks. We've had a boom in socialization... I appreciate having the people in my life but, I've actually been a little over socialized :P I am ready for a little quite :) [quote=b bro]Very chill, kinda getting a haunted vibe going on thats fun[/quote] Thank you! [quote=XC3N]oh I really like the main synth sound and interplay! Somehow reminds me of one of my favourite soundtracks of all time, I am sharing if you are curious: [url]https://soundcloud.com/para-one/sets/music-to-and-from-naissance[/url][/quote] Para One! I used to listened to his stuff a lot in the 2010's. I actually own his album "Passion" on vinyl. I didn't know he was doing soundtrack stuff. I'll have to deep dive into that :) Now I have an overwhelming urge to check up on all the Marble Records folks. Surkin and Bobmo were also excellent. [quote=in_bocca_al_lupo]Getting rocked to sleep by unceasing waves of a never-ending ocean, that you don't fully dare to trust. If this is "not particularly inspired", then I can not wait to hear "inspired". [/quote] That's very kind <3 Thanks for listening and I am glad you enjoyed it :)

Lovely ambience on a rough Sunday! The opening swell just drew me in.

Been intrigued by the Modular Workshop System since I saw Tom Whitwell speaking about it on some podcast (probably Why We Bleep). Cool that someone made a web version of it, did any of that end up in the final track?

Lovely ambience on a rough Sunday! The opening swell just drew me in. Been intrigued by the Modular Workshop System since I saw Tom Whitwell speaking about it on some podcast (probably Why We Bleep). Cool that someone made a web version of it, did any of that end up in the final track?

It did The opening sounds are sampled from the web Workshop clone. I ran into some bugs with the web version but it gives a pretty good idea of what the real deal is about. The design of it very much encourages experimentation and unconventional results. You can do more conventional things but it would be a bit simpler than what you might be used to on other systems. If you are interested, Whitwell also did an interesting video with Mylar Melodies on youtube outline the design thinking he put into making the workshop. I found it pretty interesting. I've too have been tempted in the Workshop. I think for now, the web version will have to tide me over.

[quote=Dank Receptor]Lovely ambience on a rough Sunday! The opening swell just drew me in. Been intrigued by the Modular Workshop System since I saw Tom Whitwell speaking about it on some podcast (probably Why We Bleep). Cool that someone made a web version of it, did any of that end up in the final track?[/quote] It did :) The opening sounds are sampled from the web Workshop clone. I ran into some bugs with the web version but it gives a pretty good idea of what the real deal is about. The design of it very much encourages experimentation and unconventional results. You can do more conventional things but it would be a bit simpler than what you might be used to on other systems. If you are interested, Whitwell also did an [url=https://youtu.be/lbQn_pRpsL8?si=XhqQV4CCZL5X5sBk]interesting video[/url] with Mylar Melodies on youtube outline the design thinking he put into making the workshop. I found it pretty interesting. I've too have been tempted in the Workshop. I think for now, the web version will have to tide me over.

Cheers, I'll have a look at that talk tomorrow. I'm not really looking for new gear either, but it's fun to geek out.

[quote=ENC_]It did :) The opening sounds are sampled from the web Workshop clone. I ran into some bugs with the web version but it gives a pretty good idea of what the real deal is about. The design of it very much encourages experimentation and unconventional results. You can do more conventional things but it would be a bit simpler than what you might be used to on other systems. If you are interested, Whitwell also did an [url=https://youtu.be/lbQn_pRpsL8?si=XhqQV4CCZL5X5sBk]interesting video[/url] with Mylar Melodies on youtube outline the design thinking he put into making the workshop. I found it pretty interesting. I've too have been tempted in the Workshop. I think for now, the web version will have to tide me over. [/quote] Cheers, I'll have a look at that talk tomorrow. I'm not really looking for new gear either, but it's fun to geek out.

Love your ethereal vocal synth sounds and the melancholy melodies.  Like a haunted floppy from an old E-MU

Love your ethereal vocal synth sounds and the melancholy melodies. Like a haunted floppy from an old E-MU

Beautiful track

Beautiful track