Whatever was defeated, your lyrical melodies didn't give an inch.  They're always phrased so naturally that they can come across like slighty-blurry words―I actually got distracted tonight and caught myself listening more carefully, trying (at some level) to make them out.  This isn't the first week that's happened, but it seems like the the iHz signature move―like the melodies that feel familiar, like I knew them well a long time ago but just can't place right now (and never will).  And the solo in the middle was first-class.

Me, too.  I try to limit the number of unfinished project I have at one time, but they certainly got away from me this week.  Judging by the comments in various people's tracks, we're not the only people who felt that way this week.   I'm not surprised Q2 feels more difficult than Q1, but I didn't expect it to kick in immediately. 

Whatever was defeated, your lyrical melodies didn't give an inch. They're always phrased so naturally that they can come across like slighty-blurry words―I actually got distracted tonight and caught myself listening [i]more[/i] carefully, trying (at some level) to make them out. This isn't the first week that's happened, but it seems like the the iHz signature move―like the melodies that feel familiar, like I knew them well a long time ago but just can't place right now (and never will). And the solo in the middle was first-class. [quote=iHz]I've got A BUNCH of tracks in progress right now but I'm kinda stuck on all of them.[/quote] Me, too. I try to limit the number of unfinished project I have at one time, but they certainly got away from me this week. Judging by the comments in various people's tracks, we're not the only people who felt that way this week. I'm not surprised Q2 feels more difficult than Q1, but I didn't expect it to kick in [i]immediately.[/i]

This track came on and grabbed me. I really dig it. The counterpoint between melody and bass is so… friendly. Sorry to hear about your struggle. I hope things improve for you.

This track came on and grabbed me. I really dig it. The counterpoint between melody and bass is so… friendly. Sorry to hear about your struggle. I hope things improve for you.

Incredible disco vibe! This is straight pop joy right here - thank you!

Incredible disco vibe! This is straight pop joy right here - thank you!

I really like the vibe -- "disco vibe" comment gets it 100%. Absolutely love the minimal instrumentation & articulation / detailed perfectionism of your work.

Yikes, I don't like the implication the first week troubles are going to last through the quarter. Creatively, at least, I feel it's pretty much guaranteed to get easier because it always does: some tunes happen spontaneously, others require hella labor. (And it's almost frustrating how often the spontaneous ones turn out way better than the laborious ones!)

I really like the vibe -- "disco vibe" comment gets it 100%. Absolutely love the minimal instrumentation & articulation / detailed perfectionism of your work. <3 [spoiler] Man, sorry to hear about depression, ineff and couple of other people mentioned this past week being off and I could not agree more... I've had a very anxious week (health thing), after a (positive) visit w/ the doc who said I shouldn't worry, I guess the relief of sorts made me crash hard (slept for a lot of Saturday, uncharacteristically so). So in spite of making more sounds than usual & having an idea, couldn't really finish the primary thing I've been working on.... Trying to just kinda mind the waves of things, and trust that it'll bounce back soon (it usually does, but this is a dangerous thing to say to a stranger). Gone vegetarian to feel a little better and it's working some, but not really a solution to anything long-term--just a good way to shock the body w/ some nutricious food and get better clarity (which is ironically independent of other mood issues). What I'm saying is "hang in there -- you did make an awesome thing in spite of it." But also please be honest w/ yourself about how it's developing, whether the slope of the mood deltas leans positive or negative.[/spoiler] [quote=ineff]I'm not surprised Q2 feels more difficult than Q1, but I didn't expect it to kick in [i]immediately.[/i] [/quote] Yikes, I don't like the implication the first week troubles are going to last through the quarter. Creatively, at least, I feel it's pretty much guaranteed to get easier because it always does: some tunes happen spontaneously, others require hella labor. (And it's almost frustrating how often the spontaneous ones turn out way better than the laborious ones!)

ooh that bassline and melody are so good!!   The highpass fade in hits just right as the bass wraps around my ears.   I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression at the moment.   The fact that you were able to create this chunk of awesomeness despite battling bad thoughts and feelings is something you should be very proud of.  It's not easy to tap into that darkness and draw creativity from it, let alone complete a whole song in a week.   If you ask me, that is a victory, even if it doesn't feel like one.   Cheers and I hope you feel better soon.   

ooh that bassline and melody are so good!! The highpass fade in hits just right as the bass wraps around my ears. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression at the moment. The fact that you were able to create this chunk of awesomeness despite battling bad thoughts and feelings is something you should be very proud of. It's not easy to tap into that darkness and draw creativity from it, let alone complete a whole song in a week. If you ask me, that is a victory, even if it doesn't feel like one. Cheers and I hope you feel better soon.

Thank you so much! I usually have some lyrics in mind while I'm coming up with the melodies. They're not... "good" lyrics lol. I've actually been planning on learning to write poetry with the goal of having it help with lyric writing. Maybe one day I'll have time haha.

Thank you very much! I love writing funky basslines like this!

Thank you! I've always loved a lot of classic disco so it definitely has an influence on a lot of my stuff.

Thanks so much for the kind words!

Thank you! I'm sorry to hear that you had a rough week too. Glad the news from your doc was positive though! I struggle with nutrition and it absolutely has an impact on my mood and mental health. The problem is, when I'm struggling with mental health, I reach out for the bad foods that are only going to make it worse - vicious cycle haha. All that being said, I'm in a much better place this week. I wouldn't say that the depression is necessarily better but I think I'm just getting better at riding it out and not leaning into it if that makes sense. I hope this week has been better for you as well!

I think I'm going to have to stop making new tracks for a bit until I get this under control LOL. I also feel like a lot of my "less laborious" tracks are some of my best tracks. Super strange how creativity works.

Thank you so much! You're absolutely right - this is a victory. Thank you for those words of encouragement & well wishes!

[quote=ineff]Whatever was defeated, your lyrical melodies didn't give an inch. They're always phrased so naturally that they can come across like slighty-blurry words―I actually got distracted tonight and caught myself listening [i]more[/i] carefully, trying (at some level) to make them out. This isn't the first week that's happened, but it seems like the the iHz signature move―like the melodies that feel familiar, like I knew them well a long time ago but just can't place right now (and never will). And the solo in the middle was first-class. [/quote] Thank you so much! I usually have some lyrics in mind while I'm coming up with the melodies. They're not... "good" lyrics lol. I've actually been planning on learning to write poetry with the goal of having it help with lyric writing. Maybe one day I'll have time haha. [quote=blighters_rock]This track came on and grabbed me. I really dig it. The counterpoint between melody and bass is so… friendly. Sorry to hear about your struggle. I hope things improve for you.[/quote] Thank you very much! I love writing funky basslines like this! =) [quote=noggin]Incredible disco vibe! This is straight pop joy right here - thank you![/quote] Thank you! I've always loved a lot of classic disco so it definitely has an influence on a lot of my stuff. [quote=ilzxc]I really like the vibe -- "disco vibe" comment gets it 100%. Absolutely love the minimal instrumentation & articulation / detailed perfectionism of your work. <3 [/quote] Thanks so much for the kind words! [quote=ilzxc][spoiler] Man, sorry to hear about depression, ineff and couple of other people mentioned this past week being off and I could not agree more... I've had a very anxious week (health thing), after a (positive) visit w/ the doc who said I shouldn't worry, I guess the relief of sorts made me crash hard (slept for a lot of Saturday, uncharacteristically so). So in spite of making more sounds than usual & having an idea, couldn't really finish the primary thing I've been working on.... Trying to just kinda mind the waves of things, and trust that it'll bounce back soon (it usually does, but this is a dangerous thing to say to a stranger). Gone vegetarian to feel a little better and it's working some, but not really a solution to anything long-term--just a good way to shock the body w/ some nutricious food and get better clarity (which is ironically independent of other mood issues). What I'm saying is "hang in there -- you did make an awesome thing in spite of it." But also please be honest w/ yourself about how it's developing, whether the slope of the mood deltas leans positive or negative.[/spoiler][/quote] Thank you! I'm sorry to hear that you had a rough week too. Glad the news from your doc was positive though! I struggle with nutrition and it absolutely has an impact on my mood and mental health. The problem is, when I'm struggling with mental health, I reach out for the bad foods that are only going to make it worse - vicious cycle haha. All that being said, I'm in a much better place this week. I wouldn't say that the depression is necessarily better but I think I'm just getting better at riding it out and not leaning into it if that makes sense. I hope this week has been better for you as well! [quote=ilzxc][quote=ineff]I'm not surprised Q2 feels more difficult than Q1, but I didn't expect it to kick in [i]immediately.[/i] [/quote] Yikes, I don't like the implication the first week troubles are going to last through the quarter. Creatively, at least, I feel it's pretty much guaranteed to get easier because it always does: some tunes happen spontaneously, others require hella labor. (And it's almost frustrating how often the spontaneous ones turn out way better than the laborious ones!)[/quote] I think I'm going to have to stop making new tracks for a bit until I get this under control LOL. I also feel like a lot of my "less laborious" tracks are some of my best tracks. Super strange how creativity works. [quote=Disposable Planet]ooh that bassline and melody are so good!! The highpass fade in hits just right as the bass wraps around my ears. I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling with depression at the moment. The fact that you were able to create this chunk of awesomeness despite battling bad thoughts and feelings is something you should be very proud of. It's not easy to tap into that darkness and draw creativity from it, let alone complete a whole song in a week. If you ask me, that is a victory, even if it doesn't feel like one. Cheers and I hope you feel better soon. [/quote] Thank you so much! You're absolutely right - this is a victory. Thank you for those words of encouragement & well wishes! =)

You have such a strong sense of melody, I really like that about your work. The rhythms in this one are really groovy. I like this track a lot! I think it was a great success.

You have such a strong sense of melody, I really like that about your work. The rhythms in this one are really groovy. I like this track a lot! I think it was a great success.

Love the title and the truth in the backstory. The track screams of victory! Love the solid bass groove and 8bit bubbles. Also the sweeping filter effects are well done and lift the track in spots. Event that sweet filter in the outro fade (if I'm hearing correctly), is a fine attention detail. 

Love the title and the truth in the backstory. The track screams of victory! Love the solid bass groove and 8bit bubbles. Also the sweeping filter effects are well done and lift the track in spots. Event that sweet filter in the outro fade (if I'm hearing correctly), is a fine attention detail.

Thank you so much! I love a groovy rhythm haha

Thank you! I love it when that high pass filter gives it a kind of "cassette player" sound. That was one of my favorite parts of this track

[quote=Saguaro Gigante]You have such a strong sense of melody, I really like that about your work. The rhythms in this one are really groovy. I like this track a lot! I think it was a great success.[/quote] Thank you so much! I love a groovy rhythm haha =) [quote=NWSPR]Love the title and the truth in the backstory. The track screams of victory! Love the solid bass groove and 8bit bubbles. Also the sweeping filter effects are well done and lift the track in spots. Event that sweet filter in the outro fade (if I'm hearing correctly), is a fine attention detail. [/quote] Thank you! I love it when that high pass filter gives it a kind of "cassette player" sound. That was one of my favorite parts of this track

It's really great as it is, any change to it can just be put after it as an extension for extra groove
- Ebrit

It's really great as it is, any change to it can just be put after it as an extension for extra groove - Ebrit