Audience Participation Part Duex
It’s that time again. I have so many unfinished songs that I like having a filter for them at times. That’s where you come in. This time there are four tracks (five was one too many). They’re a bit similar in style and tone but each with a quirk or two. I’ll elaborate on them a bit more this time.
1. DoYouMissIt
This snippet was written during a heavy dose of nostalgia. One of those times where you’re exploring in your mind, spelunking so deep that you’re not really in the present any more. Of all things that were good but are gone, this is a reflection of a good time that will never exist again. Believe it or not, it’s about the LAN parties that many of the Dr.s posting here were all a part of. Pretty nerdy, I know…but those were good times.
2. Vapid
Can’t really remember what inspired this one, but it is fairly groovy. The mix is a bit rough, but it could be developed into something much better if I spent some time on it. Needs more drums maybe…
3. Pianos
This was the first direct result of my recent midi controller purchase, which I have regrettably not had much time to toy with yet. This track feels like part of Duo 505′s Facing It to me. It is no surprise that I can’t shake the Underworld/Steve Reich repetitive pattern influences on my music. Sort of a generic tune, but it was a quick and dirty one and something I actually played.
4. WhatDon’tKnow
Written some time in Dec 08, another little seed from Dr. Echo Bloom’s old laptop (R.I.P. Rosemont). I like the layers working in this one. The more I worked on it, the more I kept throwing stuff at it. Now it just feels like a wall of sound once the beat kicks in, thanks to the massive pads and extra helping of reverb. The mix is pretty bad at the moment, but I think you can get a general idea as to what can be improved on the track. I actually thought this track was lost when the laptop died, but I found it.
So there you go. Hopefully one of those strikes you in some way, so leave a comment with your vote as to which song should be further developed next. If all goes well, I’ll have an altered version of the track with the highest votes by next week. Thanks!
ah … LANs … #1 is pretty good, but I’ve been in a more of a “groovy” mood lately. I wouldn’t mind seeing #2 and #3 combined together somehow …
2 FTW
i enjoyed 4 too
not so sure about the first track. the xylophone-esque sounds made it feel too child-like and not in a good way.