This is a fun jam! Great stereo field usage around the 1:50 mark. Like the bookend approach to composition as well.

This is a fun jam! Great stereo field usage around the 1:50 mark. Like the bookend approach to composition as well.

Sounds like a great time! Closest I've come is throwing up in a mostly-empty bag of Cool Ranch Doritos after watching a David Bowie movie in an old warehouse. I'd love to try Hanami one of these days.

Sounds like a great time! Closest I've come is throwing up in a mostly-empty bag of Cool Ranch Doritos after watching a David Bowie movie in an old warehouse. I'd love to try Hanami one of these days.

I can see the scenario right in front of my eyes. Very funny.

I can see the scenario right in front of my eyes. Very funny.

Sounds like a good sonic approximation of the festivities.  I can picture myself there.  I was almost expecting the sound of people throwing up, although to be honest, I'm glad you spared us that part.

Sounds like a good sonic approximation of the festivities. I can picture myself there. I was almost expecting the sound of people throwing up, although to be honest, I'm glad you spared us that part.

This develops very well. The switch into the beat-driven synths is dramatic but weirdly fits the tune just right. A great journey!

(I was also nervously anticipating unpleasant noises at the end and am glad there weren't any )

This develops very well. The switch into the beat-driven synths is dramatic but weirdly fits the tune just right. A great journey! (I was also nervously anticipating unpleasant noises at the end and am glad there weren't any :D)

as soon as he says OOOOHH I lost it hahahhah
love the use of vocals and the story arc.
love the beats, the cymbals especially pulled me in!
the melodies are more midi, less groovy but it's ok

beautiful highlight of the season tho! Here in Copenhagen the cherry blossoms are pinpointed to 20 apr when there's an event for it. I guess it was pretty warm yday! so maybe it's really starting. thanks for the reminder!

as soon as he says OOOOHH I lost it hahahhah <3 love the use of vocals and the story arc. love the beats, the cymbals especially pulled me in! the melodies are more midi, less groovy but it's ok beautiful highlight of the season tho! Here in Copenhagen the cherry blossoms are pinpointed to 20 apr when there's an event for it. I guess it was pretty warm yday! so maybe it's really starting. thanks for the reminder!

I love all of the melodic lines through out...  They all play so well together, and the mix is just soo good, all the sounds are placed incredibly well.  Dope track.  (ﾉ･_-)☆

I love all of the melodic lines through out... They all play so well together, and the mix is just soo good, all the sounds are placed incredibly well. Dope track. (ﾉ･_-)☆

That flaring gritty synth sound during the intro is extra cool.  Excellent synth arps with your epic drums. Love the drum sound throughout but especially the ending groove.  Well done!

That flaring gritty synth sound during the intro is extra cool. Excellent synth arps with your epic drums. Love the drum sound throughout but especially the ending groove. Well done!

"Because why not" is the perfect reason, for anything, everything? Maybe.
Love these sounds, I had to chair dance a little. The synthwave break works, a good kedbreak thing to do for sure, I expect no les. Hanami sounds interesting. The vomit might ruin the otherwise lovely experience, lol. I guess the plastic is good?

"Because why not" is the perfect reason, for anything, everything? Maybe. Love these sounds, I had to chair dance a little. The synthwave break works, a good kedbreak thing to do for sure, I expect no les. Hanami sounds interesting. The vomit might ruin the otherwise lovely experience, lol. I guess the plastic is good?

Hanami sounds like a great time, beautiful visuals, spending time with friends, drinking during the day, all the ingredients for a good time.  This track is so good, such a wonderful blend of sounds, the vocal chants and drums in particular.

Hanami sounds like a great time, beautiful visuals, spending time with friends, drinking during the day, all the ingredients for a good time. This track is so good, such a wonderful blend of sounds, the vocal chants and drums in particular.

oh shiiiiiiittttt. I've been playing Tekken lately and this track would be goddamn perfect.
So many nice variations in here

oh shiiiiiiittttt. I've been playing Tekken lately and this track would be goddamn perfect. So many nice variations in here

I love this genre, whatever it is - actually, this reminds me of the best of Japan: the beauty of the ancient arts and traditions, and the mind-blowing modern technology.

Daft Punk scoring Ghost of Tsushima?

Okay I'm going to call this genre "CyberSamurai" hope that's cool (i'm sure you've called it that yourself once before)

(the secret noise hum is really good and adds a nice salt to the broth)

I love this genre, whatever it is - actually, this reminds me of the best of Japan: the beauty of the ancient arts and traditions, and the mind-blowing modern technology. Daft Punk scoring Ghost of Tsushima? Okay I'm going to call this genre "CyberSamurai" hope that's cool (i'm sure you've called it that yourself once before) (the secret noise hum is really good and adds a nice salt to the broth)

Thank you very much for the listen and the nice comment!

It is a great time! Of course people should drink responsibly, but I guess some people just cannot help being too enthusastic! David Bowie movie in an old warehouse? That sounds fantastic!
I do recommend early April for a trip to Japan! Beautiful weather and cherry blossoms! I just went for a walk to celebrate the nice weather.

Thank you very much!

I actually did not even think of using such a sound sample, I am kind disappointed! Thank yu for the nice coment.

I agree, the mix between traditional instruments and electronic arps should not work and yet... it kinda does.

I hope you'll get spring soon! Thank you for the nice comment. The OOOOOH is like traditional Taiko playing, and sometimes you can hear that in Kabuki.

Thank you very much! Also, great usage of a Japanese emoji!

Thank you very much for your nice comment!

After a certain amount of sake, even plastic tastes good, along with some little soy sauce. Unrelated, but try to eat avocado with soy sauce - it tastes exactly like salmon sushi, it's bizarre!

Hanimi is a great time to celebrate the good weather again with friends, and just enjoy nature and good sake.

Danju!!! Good to see you around! Have you been playing Tekken 8?

That's very nice! Indeed, I like that about japan a lot as well - how tradition and ridiculously advanced tech seem to coexist and just work together seamlessly. When are you coming back to visit Japan?

[quote=angellis]This is a fun jam! Great stereo field usage around the 1:50 mark. Like the bookend approach to composition as well.[/quote] Thank you very much for the listen and the nice comment! [quote=fetalface]Sounds like a great time! Closest I've come is throwing up in a mostly-empty bag of Cool Ranch Doritos after watching a David Bowie movie in an old warehouse. I'd love to try Hanami one of these days.[/quote] It is a great time! Of course people should drink responsibly, but I guess some people just cannot help being too enthusastic! David Bowie movie in an old warehouse? That sounds fantastic! I do recommend early April for a trip to Japan! Beautiful weather and cherry blossoms! I just went for a walk to celebrate the nice weather. [quote=Q-Rosh]I can see the scenario right in front of my eyes. Very funny.[/quote] Thank you very much! :) [quote=Cosmic Cairns]Sounds like a good sonic approximation of the festivities. I can picture myself there. I was almost expecting the sound of people throwing up, although to be honest, I'm glad you spared us that part.[/quote] I actually did not even think of using such a sound sample, I am kind disappointed! Thank yu for the nice coment. [quote=rplktr]This develops very well. The switch into the beat-driven synths is dramatic but weirdly fits the tune just right. A great journey! (I was also nervously anticipating unpleasant noises at the end and am glad there weren't any :D)[/quote] I agree, the mix between traditional instruments and electronic arps should not work and yet... it kinda does. :) [quote=horatiuromantic]as soon as he says OOOOHH I lost it hahahhah <3 love the use of vocals and the story arc. love the beats, the cymbals especially pulled me in! the melodies are more midi, less groovy but it's ok beautiful highlight of the season tho! Here in Copenhagen the cherry blossoms are pinpointed to 20 apr when there's an event for it. I guess it was pretty warm yday! so maybe it's really starting. thanks for the reminder![/quote] I hope you'll get spring soon! Thank you for the nice comment. The OOOOOH is like traditional Taiko playing, and sometimes you can hear that in Kabuki. :) [quote=Napear]I love all of the melodic lines through out... They all play so well together, and the mix is just soo good, all the sounds are placed incredibly well. Dope track. (ﾉ･_-)☆[/quote] Thank you very much! Also, great usage of a Japanese emoji! [quote=Tone Matrix]That flaring gritty synth sound during the intro is extra cool. Excellent synth arps with your epic drums. Love the drum sound throughout but especially the ending groove. Well done![/quote] Thank you very much for your nice comment! [quote=miraclemiles]"Because why not" is the perfect reason, for anything, everything? Maybe. Love these sounds, I had to chair dance a little. The synthwave break works, a good kedbreak thing to do for sure, I expect no les. Hanami sounds interesting. The vomit might ruin the otherwise lovely experience, lol. I guess the plastic is good?[/quote] After a certain amount of sake, even plastic tastes good, along with some little soy sauce. Unrelated, but try to eat avocado with soy sauce - it tastes exactly like salmon sushi, it's bizarre! [quote=Jason Nijjer]Hanami sounds like a great time, beautiful visuals, spending time with friends, drinking during the day, all the ingredients for a good time. This track is so good, such a wonderful blend of sounds, the vocal chants and drums in particular.[/quote] Hanimi is a great time to celebrate the good weather again with friends, and just enjoy nature and good sake. :) [quote=danju]oh shiiiiiiittttt. I've been playing Tekken lately and this track would be goddamn perfect. So many nice variations in here[/quote] Danju!!! Good to see you around! Have you been playing Tekken 8? [quote=orangedrink]I love this genre, whatever it is - actually, this reminds me of the best of Japan: the beauty of the ancient arts and traditions, and the mind-blowing modern technology. Daft Punk scoring Ghost of Tsushima? Okay I'm going to call this genre "CyberSamurai" hope that's cool (i'm sure you've called it that yourself once before) (the secret noise hum is really good and adds a nice salt to the broth)[/quote] That's very nice! Indeed, I like that about japan a lot as well - how tradition and ridiculously advanced tech seem to coexist and just work together seamlessly. :) When are you coming back to visit Japan?

Danju!!! Good to see you around! Have you been playing Tekken 8?