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the tides of the accretion disc (the pulsar suite four)

By neon liminal on December 22, 2024 9:33 pm

First - thank you to everyone for your kind words last week. It's gonna be a low-key and sad Christmas, but we're doing okay.

This is the fourth part of The Pulsar Suite, and right now, at least, the "narrative conclusion" to the story as well. I'd always planned five parts, and next week is definitely going to be a part five, but it may be a more musical coda of sorts - maybe even the "end credits".

Lyra8, Pulsar-23, Subharmonicon, Wavestate and the modular rig once again making up the foundation of the soundbed, edits in Ableton with some added instruments and vocals. The Pulsar-23, while a drum machine, has been at the centre of all these compositions, making what I imagine the "voice" of the pulsar is - here, the heartbeat, as well as the stronger crashing waves.

The story treads on themes I've worked with for a long time - the loneliness of space, shared moments in passing, the frontiers of survival and the people that inevitably find themselves at those places in-between, seeking connection, searching for someone, finding themselves.

I've included the dialogue below, since this chapter has a little more narrative meaning and maybe even a few secrets lol.

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One week to go, friends, what a ride this has been. Have a great holiday, no matter what - or if - you're celebrating, and take care of yourselves.

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December 23, 2024 5:26 am

lament.config

I'm having trouble finding the right words, it's like you're able to play core emotions off each other the way you play the music against itself in parts.  In parts I felt this growing sense of dread through calming pads and the sound of waves, sadness in a moment of happiness...and maybe nostalgia in an odd way.  I'm going to need to listen to this a few times through, there is a lot going on here.

I'm also impressed with science fiction elements, both in the spoken narrative along with the musical one, it's rather grounded until you twist it just that little bit and things are just slightly off.  Another great track in the series, very much looking forward to hearing how it closes.

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December 23, 2024 5:46 am

jwh

"you'll find me in the dark spaces between the stars
black as night
but glowing like neon."

such a perfect encapsulation of your art. it has been an absolute privilege to go on this journey.
thank you heart

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December 23, 2024 1:40 pm

Q-Rosh

This was an impressive journey into loneliness and eternity. Well done.

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December 23, 2024 10:39 pm

rplktr

Long-ass track squad represent!

Joking aside, this is impressive work. I loved the entire journey, very tastefully put together. The monologue doesn't break the ambience, but extends it, builds a story. Also, that soundscape is top notch. Forgive me for saying this, but I seldom find Lyra 8 pieces that would move me, it's one of those instruments that easily go wild. This track is the rare exception, it's wonderfully unfolding and deliberate.

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