On August 10 2012 15:14 EatThePath wrote: Well I'm no sound engineer, but some subtle reverb and maybe some minor distortion and filtering is mostly what I'm thinking about. Obviously you made choices along the way trying to achieve whatever vision you had. Not to question it, but I was wondering about how intentional it was that it sounds a certain way in this "inside" aspect. If that makes any sense.
To describe it more... when listening to these tracks I get the feeling I'm listening to something, like an object in front of me that I need to pay attention to. Contrast this with things that when you listen to, you feel like you're inside of something moving past you. Of course these can coexist to a certain extent.
Anyway I brought it up in the first place because the album is named after the garden track (yes?), and it has that sort of interesting dichotomy of ambiance + fixation. At least to me.
Very interesting, thank you for your feedback. I think that, because most of the tracks feature only guitar, the sound tends to occupy a definable and distinct space. If we were to experiment with different instruments, e.g more synths, the sound might dilate and become, as you say, something more immersive. It's difficult to articulate, but I know what you mean.
The album is named after the Garden track, yes. I'm sure there's a wealth of analogy to draw on there in terms of focus, ambience, periphery, etc. Something interesting to think about and build on for next time. Thanks again.
And thank you to all those who had a listen! You've put a smile on my sun dial.
This is some very, very nice music you've created here. I especially like Longbow, you've managed to keep it really quiet while still feeling groovy, which I know is very hard to do. As far as musical preference go, it's not really my style, I like big, groovy rhythms with very distinct melody lines, but this music feels very good.
On August 10 2012 15:14 EatThePath wrote: Well I'm no sound engineer, but some subtle reverb and maybe some minor distortion and filtering is mostly what I'm thinking about. Obviously you made choices along the way trying to achieve whatever vision you had. Not to question it, but I was wondering about how intentional it was that it sounds a certain way in this "inside" aspect. If that makes any sense.
To describe it more... when listening to these tracks I get the feeling I'm listening to something, like an object in front of me that I need to pay attention to. Contrast this with things that when you listen to, you feel like you're inside of something moving past you. Of course these can coexist to a certain extent.
Anyway I brought it up in the first place because the album is named after the garden track (yes?), and it has that sort of interesting dichotomy of ambiance + fixation. At least to me.
Very interesting, thank you for your feedback. I think that, because most of the tracks feature only guitar, the sound tends to occupy a definable and distinct space. If we were to experiment with different instruments, e.g more synths, the sound might dilate and become, as you say, something more immersive. It's difficult to articulate, but I know what you mean.
The album is named after the Garden track, yes. I'm sure there's a wealth of analogy to draw on there in terms of focus, ambience, periphery, etc. Something interesting to think about and build on for next time. Thanks again.
And thank you to all those who had a listen! You've put a smile on my sun dial.
We have communicated!! ^_^
I hope I get to hear future endeavors
On August 12 2012 19:08 DerNebel wrote: This is some very, very nice music you've created here. I especially like Longbow, you've managed to keep it really quiet while still feeling groovy, which I know is very hard to do. As far as musical preference go, it's not really my style, I like big, groovy rhythms with very distinct melody lines, but this music feels very good.
I really enjoy your sound. It's perfect for a long night, the sun already scratching the sky again, driving along the highway. What I just wished, but is maybe too much to ask for, is: Go longer! Why limit tracks to 5 or 6 minutes? Let them tell their own story. 12-15minutes of music like yours takes the listener on a journey and has a much deeper effect on the soul and mood than single songs. If I lay down on my bed, turn all the lights off and listen to your music, I want to fully dive into it; and every new track is like a small spike of disturbance. The potential is definitely there.
Maybe it's just me, but maybe you think about it. Mike Oldfield's classic 'Tubular Bells' is less ambient than your sound, but it takes me on a journey no 5minute track ever could.
Keep the good work going!
I just purchased Longbow because it's as close as it gets to what I love. Hopefully you can do something with a bit of money.
I really enjoy your sound. It's perfect for a long night, the sun already scratching the sky again, driving along the highway. What I just wished, but is maybe too much to ask for, is: Go longer! Why limit tracks to 5 or 6 minutes? Let them tell their own story. 12-15minutes of music like yours takes the listener on a journey and has a much deeper effect on the soul and mood than single songs. If I lay down on my bed, turn all the lights off and listen to your music, I want to fully dive into it; and every new track is like a small spike of disturbance. The potential is definitely there.
Maybe it's just me, but maybe you think about it. Mike Oldfield's classic 'Tubular Bells' is less ambient than your sound, but it takes me on a journey no 5minute track ever could.
Keep the good work going!
I just purchased Longbow because it's as close as it gets to what I love. Hopefully you can do something with a bit of money.
Will keep this in mind. I guess longer tracks are more difficult to make because they require a certain patience; it can be difficult to refrain from preemptively building the music in that case. I really like that longer style of ambient music as well: Brian Eno, The Necks (more jazzy), Oneohtrix, Tim Hecker, etc. Something to consider for the future, certainly.
I really enjoy your sound. It's perfect for a long night, the sun already scratching the sky again, driving along the highway. What I just wished, but is maybe too much to ask for, is: Go longer! Why limit tracks to 5 or 6 minutes? Let them tell their own story. 12-15minutes of music like yours takes the listener on a journey and has a much deeper effect on the soul and mood than single songs. If I lay down on my bed, turn all the lights off and listen to your music, I want to fully dive into it; and every new track is like a small spike of disturbance. The potential is definitely there.
Maybe it's just me, but maybe you think about it. Mike Oldfield's classic 'Tubular Bells' is less ambient than your sound, but it takes me on a journey no 5minute track ever could.
Keep the good work going!
I just purchased Longbow because it's as close as it gets to what I love. Hopefully you can do something with a bit of money.
Will keep this in mind. I guess longer tracks are more difficult to make because they require a certain patience; it can be difficult to refrain from preemptively building the music in that case. I really like that longer style of ambient music as well: Brian Eno, The Necks (more jazzy), Oneohtrix, Tim Hecker, etc. Something to consider for the future, certainly.
Thanks for your support!
An example for a very long track that I love is
It has a great build up and an amazing finisher. It may sound like a cacophony of sounds, but everything is pieced together amazingly well in the finale (23 minutes+)
EPT
