I've been getting my shoulder dry needled (they stab you with a needle and wiggle it) and that helps alot. It's not cheap, but it makes the muscle let go.
It is very hopeful. Makes me dance a bit in my chair. Great!

I've been getting my shoulder dry needled (they stab you with a needle and wiggle it) and that helps alot. It's not cheap, but it makes the muscle let go. It is very hopeful. Makes me dance a bit in my chair. Great!

Really enjoyable, especially when it gets going at 2mns. Enjoyed the pensive text as well, sorry to hear about the shoulder and family troubles. The bookshop being bought out is an absolute sickener, and by B&N no less, shocking.

Really enjoyable, especially when it gets going at 2mns. Enjoyed the pensive text as well, sorry to hear about the shoulder and family troubles. The bookshop being bought out is an absolute sickener, and by B&N no less, shocking.

The acid lines in this one are very tasty!
I hope you're pain free soon.

The acid lines in this one are very tasty! I hope you're pain free soon. <3

Hearing your stuff and reading your "journal notes" is for real a high light of my week. Always inspiring. We express ourselves very differently and yet your music and your struggles are very relatable to me.

Hope you get well soon!

Hearing your stuff and reading your "journal notes" is for real a high light of my week. Always inspiring. We express ourselves very differently and yet your music and your struggles are very relatable to me. Hope you get well soon!

Lots to say about the write up… first the song is old school bliss, equal parts Underworld as much as Orbital and jimmac and I both had independently experienced a “wtf how” when the bass / beat broke over Halcyon + On + On on our first listens, we compared notes many years later after we became pals and it’s to this day a blissful tune—a stellar remix of that same tune dropped right when I got into grad schools after a dark time of experiencing an almost instant rejection from what was my safety school, and I remember driving blasting a 2010 reimagining of an old classic feeling like life is working out (and for a few short months, it really did.)

I have more in common with what you wrote about than I can express concisely. Sister went to England for grad school and did not return stateside. My grandmother is approaching 95 and is living with my mom in Texas. Complexities over Medicare and Texan treatment of immigrants is something I shouldn’t get into, but there’s a lot to be said about the new regime and the new sets of ugly things said out loud that previously were not part of our immigrant experience (we’re here since 1996, the year I began 9th grade). Anyway, thoughts about parents growing old in light of mom’s ongoing battle with taking care of her mom is eye opening in ways that’s difficult to express concisely because it’s genuinely complicated.

Your writing is sincerely appreciated and makes me wonder if my default silence / jus sticking to technical breakdowns of things is wise. Maybe I can post some things relevant to life, too, since just from yours I feel like there’s a lot of shared experiences that might be understood. Not certain, but less opposed to it than I previously was just from your bits of ASCII.

Good luck with a remix, I’m doing one too and it took priority over a WB last week. Sorry this is long. Euphoric tunes hit differently in weird times and fuck me we got weird times in spades.

Lots to say about the write up… first the song is old school bliss, equal parts Underworld as much as Orbital and jimmac and I both had independently experienced a “wtf how” when the bass / beat broke over Halcyon + On + On on our first listens, we compared notes many years later after we became pals and it’s to this day a blissful tune—a stellar remix of that same tune dropped right when I got into grad schools after a dark time of experiencing an almost instant rejection from what was my safety school, and I remember driving blasting a 2010 reimagining of an old classic feeling like life is working out (and for a few short months, it really did.) I have more in common with what you wrote about than I can express concisely. Sister went to England for grad school and did not return stateside. My grandmother is approaching 95 and is living with my mom in Texas. Complexities over Medicare and Texan treatment of immigrants is something I shouldn’t get into, but there’s a lot to be said about the new regime and the new sets of ugly things said out loud that previously were not part of our immigrant experience (we’re here since 1996, the year I began 9th grade). Anyway, thoughts about parents growing old in light of mom’s ongoing battle with taking care of her mom is eye opening in ways that’s difficult to express concisely because it’s genuinely complicated. Your writing is sincerely appreciated and makes me wonder if my default silence / jus sticking to technical breakdowns of things is wise. Maybe I can post some things relevant to life, too, since just from yours I feel like there’s a lot of shared experiences that might be understood. Not certain, but less opposed to it than I previously was just from your bits of ASCII. Good luck with a remix, I’m doing one too and it took priority over a WB last week. Sorry this is long. Euphoric tunes hit differently in weird times and fuck me we got weird times in spades.

love the old school hackers/orbital feel.  The sound of the drums to the bass it makes me nostalgic.  The acid line is hypnotic af.  Love how the hats dance around the snare at the end.  Such a chill track.  Also your weekly writings and consumables are very much appreciated.  I hope your neck is feeling better soon.

love the old school hackers/orbital feel. The sound of the drums to the bass it makes me nostalgic. The acid line is hypnotic af. Love how the hats dance around the snare at the end. Such a chill track. Also your weekly writings and consumables are very much appreciated. I hope your neck is feeling better soon.

Orbital vibes. I love every part of this. Hope you feel better. Inspiring stuff!

Orbital vibes. I love every part of this. Hope you feel better. Inspiring stuff!

"Like they are looking back at me through myself."
songs too, eh

"Like they are looking back at me through myself." songs too, eh <3

Thats is a full week, im sorry bout the shoulder pain.

Great song though, love this

Thats is a full week, im sorry bout the shoulder pain. Great song though, love this

Oh damn. Late 90s trance supreme right here. Absolutely love it.

Oh damn. Late 90s trance supreme right here. Absolutely love it.

the amount of emotional and physical energy that was exerted in one week, that you didnt crumble from all that, instead you made a good song to share with us is really impressive. Take care.

the amount of emotional and physical energy that was exerted in one week, that you didnt crumble from all that, instead you made a good song to share with us is really impressive. Take care.

this is such a celebration of life in death we are in life we are in death
really beautiful piece!

[img]https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExb3ZlOWZqa2R5MHpocjlueHQ0dXNwMWltdDU2eTdzemYxbzBzbmh6OCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/B9FjF866Ln1Fm/giphy.gif[/img] this is such a celebration of life in death we are in life we are in death really beautiful piece!

From reading your diary I guess we're probably about the same age. Recognize a lot of your observations and feelings from my own experiences the last few years.

Very uplifting track with a great groove. Dig the restrained acid/bass that's sitting confidently in the back of the mix.

From reading your diary I guess we're probably about the same age. Recognize a lot of your observations and feelings from my own experiences the last few years. Very uplifting track with a great groove. Dig the restrained acid/bass that's sitting confidently in the back of the mix.

That sounds intense but... intriguing. Might have to look into it next time I have the issue (fingers crossed it wont be for a while though).

I was astounded by how long the inspiration track takes to hop in and tried to go for a similar thing. 2 minutes felt like a record for kick off for me Perhaps I have too short an attention span...

Thank you for the kind words. Luckily I am fairly recovered from the physical stuff now. It took a bit but eventually cleared up after I started taking anti inflammatories. The family stuff I think I just need some getting used to the idea. Trying to enjoy the limited time I have with my brother when I can. What else can you do?

It's been a bummer about the book store but, B&N's policy for now is to not change how they operate and they just manage supply side. Apparently it's because they have been loosing money with their big box model. I was worried about some of the people that worked there but, they have retained everyone thus far. Still feels like a shame as the book company that was bought was over 100 years old if I recall correctly.

Thank you! pain free now. Took a while though.

I am well now That was very pleasant to read. One of my favorite parts about the WB is meeting the people and seeing the diversity of thought and expresss. I am glad I can contribute to that tapestry in some way. Some share more directly and some share less but, in an abstract sense you alway have a window into the person on the other side of the screen a bit.

Sounds like I hit my target for the production's, inspiration point. I am less confident in the style but, was pretty pleased at my first attempt. I discovered Halcyon way too late in life but, over the last year, for some reason it just clicked. I grew up in a blue collar half built suburb surround by farms in the 90s. I used to stay up late to catch an underground electronic music block broadcasted by a neighboring city's radio station once a week. As teen it was a revelation. Halcyon reminds me of that time staying up until 3am and marveling at the possibilities shared in those broadcasts. There was an sincere optimism and wonder to it that feels like a old part of me I forgot sometimes.

On the family front, it sounds like we have a lot in common. I have an immigrant family though I was born here. My mom is in her 70's, very independent minded, and tough as nails. Both my brother and I love her very much but regularly struggle with getting her to listen or accept help. She's had several medical issues recently and so it's been top of mind. There is nothing I can do so I've had to accept it and where she is. One step at a time as the say.

There's always pros and cons to sharing on the internet so I wouldn't advocate either way for you. Personally, I find it a bit embarrassing at times and it can feel a bit like homework (at least how I do it on WB). That being said I've enoyed all the shared perspectives and points of reflection from the community. It's been an unexpected highlight to my personal tracking experience and has been very encouraging.

Good luck on your remix and thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciated reading them

Thank you for listening and checking in 909's and Lately(-ish) Bass feel like cheating sometimes. They are basically a cheat code to nostalgic rave sonics Neck's basically back to factory settings at this point. Thank you for the well wishes. I've enjoyed the stripped back piano stuff you done recently.

Thank you for listening the kind comment

Getting old is getting trippy

It's been to busy lately, if you ask me. Shoulder is better now. Thanks for listening!

Ahh, I've lived through worse weeks. It was a definite curve ball though. Sometimes you just gotta get through it so time and reflection can do the rest. Looking forward to chiller days ahead. Thanks for listen to the track Have a good one!

Well said Thanks for listening

That wouldn't surprise, I feel like we pull inspiration from a similar era of music frequently. It would make sense our ages would be in the same ball park. Cheers

I stuck pretty close to the style and patches from Halcyon + On + ON . Any praise probably should go to Orbital for this one. I copied a lot of their homework The 303 and arp ear candy stuff was kind of my attempt to make it a little bit less of a direct rip off.

[quote=Crash Overture]I've been getting my shoulder dry needled (they stab you with a needle and wiggle it) and that helps alot. It's not cheap, but it makes the muscle let go. It is very hopeful. Makes me dance a bit in my chair. Great![/quote] That sounds intense but... intriguing. Might have to look into it next time I have the issue (fingers crossed it wont be for a while though). [quote=2haf]Really enjoyable, especially when it gets going at 2mns. Enjoyed the pensive text as well, sorry to hear about the shoulder and family troubles. The bookshop being bought out is an absolute sickener, and by B&N no less, shocking.[/quote] I was astounded by how long the inspiration track takes to hop in and tried to go for a similar thing. 2 minutes felt like a record for kick off for me :P Perhaps I have too short an attention span... Thank you for the kind words. Luckily I am fairly recovered from the physical stuff now. It took a bit but eventually cleared up after I started taking anti inflammatories. The family stuff I think I just need some getting used to the idea. Trying to enjoy the limited time I have with my brother when I can. What else can you do? It's been a bummer about the book store but, B&N's policy for now is to not change how they operate and they just manage supply side. Apparently it's because they have been loosing money with their big box model. I was worried about some of the people that worked there but, they have retained everyone thus far. Still feels like a shame as the book company that was bought was over 100 years old if I recall correctly. [quote=lasko303]The acid lines in this one are very tasty! I hope you're pain free soon. <3[/quote] Thank you! pain free now. Took a while though. [quote=in_bocca_al_lupo]Hearing your stuff and reading your "journal notes" is for real a high light of my week. Always inspiring. We express ourselves very differently and yet your music and your struggles are very relatable to me. Hope you get well soon![/quote] I am well now :) That was very pleasant to read. One of my favorite parts about the WB is meeting the people and seeing the diversity of thought and expresss. I am glad I can contribute to that tapestry in some way. Some share more directly and some share less but, in an abstract sense you alway have a window into the person on the other side of the screen a bit. [quote=ilzxc]Lots to say about the write up… first the song is old school bliss, equal parts Underworld as much as Orbital and jimmac and I both had independently experienced a “wtf how” when the bass / beat broke over Halcyon + On + On on our first listens, we compared notes many years later after we became pals and it’s to this day a blissful tune—a stellar remix of that same tune dropped right when I got into grad schools after a dark time of experiencing an almost instant rejection from what was my safety school, and I remember driving blasting a 2010 reimagining of an old classic feeling like life is working out (and for a few short months, it really did.) I have more in common with what you wrote about than I can express concisely. Sister went to England for grad school and did not return stateside. My grandmother is approaching 95 and is living with my mom in Texas. Complexities over Medicare and Texan treatment of immigrants is something I shouldn’t get into, but there’s a lot to be said about the new regime and the new sets of ugly things said out loud that previously were not part of our immigrant experience (we’re here since 1996, the year I began 9th grade). Anyway, thoughts about parents growing old in light of mom’s ongoing battle with taking care of her mom is eye opening in ways that’s difficult to express concisely because it’s genuinely complicated. Your writing is sincerely appreciated and makes me wonder if my default silence / jus sticking to technical breakdowns of things is wise. Maybe I can post some things relevant to life, too, since just from yours I feel like there’s a lot of shared experiences that might be understood. Not certain, but less opposed to it than I previously was just from your bits of ASCII. Good luck with a remix, I’m doing one too and it took priority over a WB last week. Sorry this is long. Euphoric tunes hit differently in weird times and fuck me we got weird times in spades.[/quote] Sounds like I hit my target for the production's, inspiration point. I am less confident in the style but, was pretty pleased at my first attempt. I discovered Halcyon way too late in life but, over the last year, for some reason it just clicked. I grew up in a blue collar half built suburb surround by farms in the 90s. I used to stay up late to catch an underground electronic music block broadcasted by a neighboring city's radio station once a week. As teen it was a revelation. Halcyon reminds me of that time staying up until 3am and marveling at the possibilities shared in those broadcasts. There was an sincere optimism and wonder to it that feels like a old part of me I forgot sometimes. On the family front, it sounds like we have a lot in common. I have an immigrant family though I was born here. My mom is in her 70's, very independent minded, and tough as nails. Both my brother and I love her very much but regularly struggle with getting her to listen or accept help. She's had several medical issues recently and so it's been top of mind. There is nothing I can do so I've had to accept it and where she is. One step at a time as the say. There's always pros and cons to sharing on the internet so I wouldn't advocate either way for you. Personally, I find it a bit embarrassing at times and it can feel a bit like homework (at least how I do it on WB). That being said I've enoyed all the shared perspectives and points of reflection from the community. It's been an unexpected highlight to my personal tracking experience and has been very encouraging. Good luck on your remix and thank you for sharing your thoughts! I appreciated reading them :) [quote=Tone Matrix]love the old school hackers/orbital feel. The sound of the drums to the bass it makes me nostalgic. The acid line is hypnotic af. Love how the hats dance around the snare at the end. Such a chill track. Also your weekly writings and consumables are very much appreciated. I hope your neck is feeling better soon. [/quote] Thank you for listening and checking in :) 909's and Lately(-ish) Bass feel like cheating sometimes. They are basically a cheat code to nostalgic rave sonics :P Neck's basically back to factory settings at this point. Thank you for the well wishes. I've enjoyed the stripped back piano stuff you done recently. [quote=Cakes]Orbital vibes. I love every part of this. Hope you feel better. Inspiring stuff![/quote] Thank you for listening the kind comment :) [quote=jwh]"Like they are looking back at me through myself." songs too, eh <3[/quote] Getting old is getting trippy :P [quote=b bro]Thats is a full week, im sorry bout the shoulder pain. Great song though, love this[/quote] It's been to busy lately, if you ask me. Shoulder is better now. Thanks for listening! [quote=ecso]Oh damn. Late 90s trance supreme right here. Absolutely love it.[/quote] [quote=franky]the amount of emotional and physical energy that was exerted in one week, that you didnt crumble from all that, instead you made a good song to share with us is really impressive. Take care.[/quote] Ahh, I've lived through worse weeks. It was a definite curve ball though. Sometimes you just gotta get through it so time and reflection can do the rest. Looking forward to chiller days ahead. Thanks for listen to the track :) Have a good one! [quote=emily][img]https://media4.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExb3ZlOWZqa2R5MHpocjlueHQ0dXNwMWltdDU2eTdzemYxbzBzbmh6OCZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/B9FjF866Ln1Fm/giphy.gif[/img] this is such a celebration of life in death we are in life we are in death really beautiful piece! [/quote] Well said <3 Thanks for listening :) [quote=Dank Receptor]From reading your diary I guess we're probably about the same age. Recognize a lot of your observations and feelings from my own experiences the last few years. Very uplifting track with a great groove. Dig the restrained acid/bass that's sitting confidently in the back of the mix.[/quote] That wouldn't surprise, I feel like we pull inspiration from a similar era of music frequently. It would make sense our ages would be in the same ball park. Cheers :) I stuck pretty close to the style and patches from Halcyon + On + ON . Any praise probably should go to Orbital for this one. I copied a lot of their homework :P The 303 and arp ear candy stuff was kind of my attempt to make it a little bit less of a direct rip off.