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There was a compilation in the 1990s called "Songs in the Key of X", which is mistaken for a soundtrack for The X-Files but in fact is more of a "songs that inspired Chris Carter" and "songs inspired by the show". I bought it by mistake, thinking it was a bona fide soundtrack. But this was a very happy accident, as the album introduced me to a lot of awesome music.

Your track reminded me of all this, and I think it would belong on that album.

There was a compilation in the 1990s called [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Key_of_X%3A_Music_from_and_Inspired_by_the_X-Files]"Songs in the Key of X"[/url], which is mistaken for a soundtrack for The X-Files but in fact is more of a "songs that inspired Chris Carter" and "songs inspired by the show". I bought it by mistake, thinking it was a bona fide soundtrack. But this was a very happy accident, as the album introduced me to a lot of awesome music. Your track reminded me of all this, and I think it would belong on that album.

Interestingly the intro still sounds scary, but when the song proper kicks in it becomes much warmer and comforting sounding.  I like the idea of responding/reacting to the previous week's track.

Interestingly the intro still sounds scary, but when the song proper kicks in it becomes much warmer and comforting sounding. I like the idea of responding/reacting to the previous week's track.

Love the sound of those opening guitar lines.  With the bass it sets the scene so nicely.  Supermassive is awesome and has a nice assortment of presets.  The casio sounds brand new and so spacey.  Those strums got me swayin. *holds lighter in da air*

Love the sound of those opening guitar lines. With the bass it sets the scene so nicely. Supermassive is awesome and has a nice assortment of presets. The casio sounds brand new and so spacey. Those strums got me swayin. *holds lighter in da air*

I'd misremembered that Skip Spence had a track on this, though it turns out his submission "The Land of the Sun" was rejected.

jwh's song here seems more in keeping with Skip's work on the beautiful Oar. Evocative and otherworldly!

[quote=rplktr][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Key_of_X%3A_Music_from_and_Inspired_by_the_X-Files]"Songs in the Key of X"[/url].[/quote] I'd misremembered that Skip Spence had a track on this, though it turns out his submission "The Land of the Sun" was rejected. jwh's song here seems more in keeping with Skip's work on the beautiful [i]Oar[/i]. Evocative and otherworldly!

Felt like I stumbled into an indie rock oasis of blissful jams, listened three times in a row, thanks!

Felt like I stumbled into an indie rock oasis of blissful jams, listened three times in a row, thanks!

so cool to hear last weeks song in such a different light! Well done!

so cool to hear last weeks song in such a different light! Well done!

really great vocal harmony and use of space. I love it

really great vocal harmony and use of space. I love it

Yeah, love those long trail reverbs (Supermassive is awesome, if I go for ambiant I always add that to the track)

Very nice track. I really like the piano melody over those nice acoustic guitars.

Yeah, love those long trail reverbs (Supermassive is awesome, if I go for ambiant I always add that to the track) Very nice track. I really like the piano melody over those nice acoustic guitars.

let's keep going

i do remember that comp! my good buddy had a copy & played some of it on his radio show. woah - i forgot R.E.M. got the Burroughs treatment on there!
thank you

yeah, it did retain some of the unease for sure! appreciate you listening, Cosmic Cairns

ha - careful with that lighter, Eugene! and thank you! i really need to figure out how to replace those missing keys on my Casios at some point.   

"Land of the Sun" is wild! thank you for that kind comment, Friend. "Can I get MORE OAR in the monitor?"

dang, got the hat-trick with this one! cheers

thank you, SQF!

thanks so much! i can sometimes go overboard layering sounds and emily's last few WBs inspired me to want to try and leave some more space this week. 

awesome, i appreciate that 

[quote=emily] <3[/quote] let's keep going <3 [quote=rplktr]There was a compilation in the 1990s called [url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Key_of_X%3A_Music_from_and_Inspired_by_the_X-Files]"Songs in the Key of X"[/url], which is mistaken for a soundtrack for The X-Files but in fact is more of a "songs that inspired Chris Carter" and "songs inspired by the show". I bought it by mistake, thinking it was a bona fide soundtrack. But this was a very happy accident, as the album introduced me to a lot of awesome music. Your track reminded me of all this, and I think it would belong on that album.[/quote] i do remember that comp! my good buddy had a copy & played some of it on his radio show. woah - i forgot R.E.M. got the Burroughs treatment on there! thank you [quote=Cosmic Cairns]Interestingly the intro still sounds scary, but when the song proper kicks in it becomes much warmer and comforting sounding. I like the idea of responding/reacting to the previous week's track.[/quote] yeah, it did retain some of the unease for sure! appreciate you listening, Cosmic Cairns [quote=Tone Matrix]Love the sound of those opening guitar lines. With the bass it sets the scene so nicely. Supermassive is awesome and has a nice assortment of presets. The casio sounds brand new and so spacey. Those strums got me swayin. *holds lighter in da air*[/quote] ha - careful with that lighter, Eugene! and thank you! i really need to figure out how to replace those missing keys on my Casios at some point. :) [quote=onezero][quote=rplktr][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Songs_in_the_Key_of_X%3A_Music_from_and_Inspired_by_the_X-Files]"Songs in the Key of X"[/url].[/quote] I'd misremembered that Skip Spence had a track on this, though it turns out his submission "The Land of the Sun" was rejected. jwh's song here seems more in keeping with Skip's work on the beautiful [i]Oar[/i]. Evocative and otherworldly![/quote] "Land of the Sun" is wild! thank you for that kind comment, Friend. "Can I get MORE OAR in the monitor?" [quote=dojomusic]Felt like I stumbled into an indie rock oasis of blissful jams, listened three times in a row, thanks![/quote] dang, got the hat-trick with this one! cheers [quote=SQF]so cool to hear last weeks song in such a different light! Well done! [/quote] thank you, SQF! [quote=underground Luau]really great vocal harmony and use of space. I love it[/quote] thanks so much! i can sometimes go overboard layering sounds and emily's last few WBs inspired me to want to try and leave some more space this week. [quote=djippy]Yeah, love those long trail reverbs (Supermassive is awesome, if I go for ambiant I always add that to the track) Very nice track. I really like the piano melody over those nice acoustic guitars.[/quote] awesome, i appreciate that <3

I love the vocal layering and effects on this track.  Intimate and dreamy, but still dark and introspective.  I really like the direction you took it. 

I love the vocal layering and effects on this track. Intimate and dreamy, but still dark and introspective. I really like the direction you took it.

What a joy to listen to this, beautiful vocals and love all the space given to each sound, perfect use of Supermassive (subtle and not overwhelming).

What a joy to listen to this, beautiful vocals and love all the space given to each sound, perfect use of Supermassive (subtle and not overwhelming).

Dreeeamy. Very cool contrast to last week's version. The picked acoustic sounds lovely, and it feels really satisfying when it switches to strumming chords. The electric guitars in the background add tons of texture and warmth.

Dreeeamy. Very cool contrast to last week's version. The picked acoustic sounds lovely, and it feels really satisfying when it switches to strumming chords. The electric guitars in the background add tons of texture and warmth.

feels like lovely driftwood sculpture in song form

feels like lovely driftwood sculpture in song form :D

This is beautiful, and I really enjoy the juxtaposition of the versions of this great song. The use of space in this version is great. I sounds so vast and open.

This is beautiful, and I really enjoy the juxtaposition of the versions of this great song. The use of space in this version is great. I sounds so vast and open. <3

Ceremonial de lo Habitual

Ceremonial de lo Habitual

Mysterious and otherworldly, I like how this unfolds deliberately with purpose. I think I know what this about. Seeing the X files comments too ... I may have missed last week, gotta check that now. Cool idea to respond to a previous track. Like chapters in a novel maybe. I the love sound from the Casio, adds a lot.

Mysterious and otherworldly, I like how this unfolds deliberately with purpose. I think I know what this about. Seeing the X files comments too ... I may have missed last week, gotta check that now. Cool idea to respond to a previous track. Like chapters in a novel maybe. I the love sound from the Casio, adds a lot.

Gorgeous. Those trickling synth elements shine in this beautifully sparse tune. And I love those chords / pads around the 2:30 mark.

Gorgeous. Those trickling synth elements shine in this beautifully sparse tune. And I love those chords / pads around the 2:30 mark. <3

thank you all so much

[quote=Napear]I love the vocal layering and effects on this track. Intimate and dreamy, but still dark and introspective. I really like the direction you took it. [/quote] [quote=Jason Nijjer]What a joy to listen to this, beautiful vocals and love all the space given to each sound, perfect use of Supermassive (subtle and not overwhelming).[/quote] [quote=Cursory]Dreeeamy. Very cool contrast to last week's version. The picked acoustic sounds lovely, and it feels really satisfying when it switches to strumming chords. The electric guitars in the background add tons of texture and warmth.[/quote] [quote=RajaTheResidentAlien]feels like lovely driftwood sculpture in song form :D[/quote] [quote=v0]This is beautiful, and I really enjoy the juxtaposition of the versions of this great song. The use of space in this version is great. I sounds so vast and open. <3[/quote] [quote=miraclemiles]Mysterious and otherworldly, I like how this unfolds deliberately with purpose. I think I know what this about. Seeing the X files comments too ... I may have missed last week, gotta check that now. Cool idea to respond to a previous track. Like chapters in a novel maybe. I the love sound from the Casio, adds a lot. [/quote] [quote=levelcapybara]Gorgeous. Those trickling synth elements shine in this beautifully sparse tune. And I love those chords / pads around the 2:30 mark. <3[/quote] thank you all so much <3