A friend and I have recently finished our album. Together we go by the name of Moon Landing. The album is called Garden. Almost all of it is ambient, very low key. It would be great to fall asleep to, or to listen to while driving long distances through lush woodland. You can download the entire album for free, or simply play the tracks one by one on our website. It goes without saying (and this is where I say it) that it won’t appeal to everyone. Take what you will from it. Feedback, of course, is most welcome.
Here is where you can listen to the entire thing. I've provided some sample tracks below.
This one's slowish. Swirly. Loopy.
This one's more upbeat. Takes a little while to get going. A bit groovy.
And if you're sick of this ambient shit, here's one from a little while back. There is actually a vocal track. Several, in fact.
This is pretty cool, I was hoping since you're from Australia it would be 'Necks'-like (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov8ClQ_9mdM&feature=related), have you heard of them?
On August 08 2012 21:13 Gloomzy wrote: This is pretty cool, I was hoping since you're from Australia it would be 'Necks'-like (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov8ClQ_9mdM&feature=related), have you heard of them?
Ah! I LOVE the Necks. Their track Drive By has been the soundtrack for my regular bus rides between Canberra and Sydney over the last couple of years. In fact, I saw the drummer, Tony Buck, play a couple of weeks ago in Sydney. 'Necks-like' is an epithet we aspire to; give us a couple of years. Necks level, perhaps. Glad you guys enjoyed our stuff!
What do you think about a bigger sound? Or maybe more "outdoors"? Much of it sounds quite intimate, like in a small room, private session kind of thing. Was this intentional? It definitely fits the "relax" in one way, but in another way it heightens your attention.
On August 08 2012 21:13 Gloomzy wrote: This is pretty cool, I was hoping since you're from Australia it would be 'Necks'-like (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov8ClQ_9mdM&feature=related), have you heard of them?
Ah! I LOVE the Necks. Their track Drive By has been the soundtrack for my regular bus rides between Canberra and Sydney over the last couple of years. In fact, I saw the drummer, Tony Buck, play a couple of weeks ago in Sydney. 'Necks-like' is an epithet we aspire to; give us a couple of years. Necks level, perhaps. Glad you guys enjoyed our stuff!
Awesome, it's so rare to find another person who has heard of them, let alone enjoys them (although the two go together). How come you're making the Syd-Canberra trip so often? I do as well, as I study at ANU but grew up in Sydney.
On August 09 2012 11:06 Juliette wrote: I like it. Keep making music guys. threw a dollar your way too, sorry that's all I can spare atm ^^.
You really didn't have to do that! Thank you.
Awesome, it's so rare to find another person who has heard of them, let alone enjoys them (although the two go together). How come you're making the Syd-Canberra trip so often? I do as well, as I study at ANU but grew up in Sydney.
Well I grew up in Canberra, but now I study at Usyd. My family still lives in Canberra, so every couple of months I catch the bus down to see them. How do you find Canberra as a place to live?
On August 09 2012 03:43 EatThePath wrote: Nice stuff! Good work guys
What do you think about a bigger sound? Or maybe more "outdoors"? Much of it sounds quite intimate, like in a small room, private session kind of thing. Was this intentional? It definitely fits the "relax" in one way, but in another way it heightens your attention.
Hmm...I'm not exactly sure what you mean. All of it was recorded on a smallish amp and then engineered in Logic. Do you mean more abrasive sounds? Or simply louder ones? More reverb, perhaps? Or less? More attenuation?
On August 09 2012 03:43 EatThePath wrote: Nice stuff! Good work guys
What do you think about a bigger sound? Or maybe more "outdoors"? Much of it sounds quite intimate, like in a small room, private session kind of thing. Was this intentional? It definitely fits the "relax" in one way, but in another way it heightens your attention.
Hmm...I'm not exactly sure what you mean. All of it was recorded on a smallish amp and then engineered in Logic. Do you mean more abrasive sounds? Or simply louder ones? More reverb, perhaps? Or less? More attenuation?
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.
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
