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Lonely Shoes W52

By SQF on December 29, 2024 5:29 pm

First, wow. I have impressed myself with this challenge.
Who knew I could make this many songs!
Congrats to everyone else, I'm impressed with what you all have accomplished as well.

Second,
This song started out like so many other weeks, not feeling like my ideas were going anywhere towards a complete song. Then I just kept experimenting, trying different layers then arranging, tweaking and wow I really love how this one came out.

If you had asked me Thursday of this week if this had the potential of being one of my favorites I would have said hell no, but today, I think it's a hell yes.

The song itself evokes a bittersweet end while being hopeful at the same time.
Fitting for week 52. Maybe I subconsciously channeled some of that week 52 energy.

I'm no drummer but this feels like some of my best drum arranging yet thanks to some awesome samples MrdrCat pointed me to.

I'm really happy to have had this experience with one of the best communities around.
You all are really great people!


Stay tuned for the podcast!
If you're interested in being on the show or just want to know when the first episode drops send a quick note to
chasingthebeats at proton.me

-SQF

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What a fitting finale! Glad you kept on experimenting, this sounds great and I love the arrangement. The song just keeps building up!
I followed your submissions throughout the year and loved trading feedback with you!
Will hit you up to know when that first episode comes out!

Everything feels like it exists in the perfect space of reflection and melancholy. Such a sick lead synth sound!! The growls feel just right. Congrats on finishing out the year!!! Excited to listen to more of your stuff in the future smile

dang thats lovely!

Oh yais! Love how the strings float in between the bouncy synth lead.  The thickness in the bass matches so nicely with that bouncy synth.  Drums hit so nicely in the mix especially with the fills.  This feels like a culmination on your themes this year.  Excellent change up with the melody at 2:50 feels like the main character is against all odds but persevering! Email sent for da podcast, congrats on your 52!

This manages to be chiptune-adjacent and yet so rich sounding. The sliding pad/lead is curious at first, but once you get used to the timbre, it's perfect. All in all, a very fun song and a fitting sendoff to 2024. It's a heavy tune, but there's something optimistic about it somehow. And agree, drums sound great!

Congratulations on keeping the streak alive in 2024. WB24 is over. We did it! Hope 2025 treats you well.

I love this so much! It absolutely soars. Great leads - nice and thick against the light, upbeat arrangement. All the sound design here sounds lovely & cohesive. You've really done those drum samples a great turn - they sound amazing here! I'm so glad lightning struck when it did so we get to hear this one smile

YEEEEEEEYAAAAAHHHHHH this friggin rocks!!!! It's so pleasing when that happens: a project that felt completely underwhelming just suddenly becomes absolutely magical. So damn cool.
You've arrived at something really cool here, I really enjoy how many sections and different "pieces" there are, really interesting. Keeps the listener engaged through the whole thing!!!

And congrats on the incredible milestone, WB 2024 is now behind you!!! It is, indeed, a little sad... But also relieving, in a way, right? Hahahahaha....

Also, your WB podcast idea sounds awesome, I'm DEFINITELY going to tune in!!!

Don't be a stranger, I hope to see/hear from you soon, my friend!!!!!

SQF! this sounds... so CONFIDENT, and clear. i love it. those drums are definitely a great addition, but your spirit really comes through.

really wonderful getting to know you a bit and getting to hear your music this year (ok, i guess i have to get used to saying LAST YEAR wth)! thanks so much for all the ways you show up here. excited to hear where your music takes you, and yes - stoked on the podcast!  heart

Epic ending! One of my favorites by you and a perfect vibe for the finale. Strings are lush and the composition was nice. Congrats!!!

Digging the vibe, an air of completion, despite the title. Everything in its right place; again, despite the title.
- Raioh

Such a symptotic monstertrack for the final round. Congratulations. I like your podcast plans. Would really like to know more about the other WB fellows. Very interesting. Have a good year 2025.

This sounds epic and uplifting and is a nice note to go out on.  I enjoyed getting to hear your work this year.  I hope 2025 is a good one. 

Ah this was such a delightful ending song for the year, bright and confident, grooving along at a celebratory pace, warm and playful. Wonderful piece of music.

Its been great listening to your music this year and connecting with you, and I really enjoyed the first episode of the podcast! Looking forward to the episodes to come, and to note music! Happy New Year!

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