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Risk Assessment Module

By rplktr on November 7, 2024 1:22 pm

It was easier once I got started

I welcome all critical feedback. Can relicense if needed, just ask.

Let's be frank. The direct inspiration for this were the US election results. The less direct inspiration is Martha Wells' "Murderbot Diaries" series. I recommend that for some escapism. It's less serious than the name implies.

Like last time, this week's file is also encoded in an experimental way. Please let me know if you have trouble playing it.

126 BPM 4/4, C-minor. Roland T-8 drums and acid bassline. Yamaha Revstar guitar riffs. Iridium pads and chimes. Ableton Live choir.

Yep, like this a lot.  Acid tones are great and whatever that distorted tearing noise which starts at around 43 seconds is amazing.  It might be because I listen to a lot of industrial rock but I found how far back in the mix the guitars were a bit distracting.  I'm also curious about this codec.  Great track!

Also, that book series sounds a lot of fun, will be tracking it down.

feeling it

Awesome track, really nice blend of the acid sounds, guitar stabs and the more delicate sounds from Iridium.  The industrial soundscape and choir gave me memories of Front Line Assembly.

Really cool how you managed to marry all of these distinctive sounds. It's really cohesive and gritty. Great job!

I love the dirt & aggressive noise with that bright, clear lead ringing in the distance. The guitars & choral sounds are the perfect addition and it all unfolds perfectly.
I just saw the Murderbot series is getting a couple of compilation editions courtesy of Barnes & Noble. Might have to (finally) pull the trigger - I'm going to need all the escapism I can get.

Fantastic rhythm and loved the glitch guitar and synths. Really great arrangement. No problems listening to it but it does sound a little muted? Almost like the whole track has been low passed and high passed so it's very mid-frequency, not sure of the codec did that or not.

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