i like where this takes me and i would love to know what you are using to generate the sound scape. i need to get some software with the kinds of controls that generate these tones
tim
Incredible! So creative! I had no idea you existed until Patrick El Meliani sent me the link to his page "polymood," which has two of your songs on it. Wow!
John (creator of SonicMood)
love the bass... love the claps, taps...wow.. I am really impressed with this album so far. this stuff inspires! so fluid... and not the least bit banal for a 12 minute track... it's constantly moving. you guys pulled it off.. the violins at 05:30 are so awesome. I hear a bit of dissonance in there too. Shit, I might as well be reviewing your album with these lengthy comment chapters. good stuff... You guys really made something special.
I like the overall idea but I have a couple suggestions for the lyrics. First, it's a little clumsy; I've never heard "401k" sound poetic. Second, you sing about a character who's lost his future, but you don't show how this happened. Especially in light of the "401k" and "faceless concerns" lines, the picture that I'm getting is of a guy who's been trapped by his own choices, both productive (career) and consumptive -- while this absolutely can be a compelling story, it has to told, and with some introspection. Jess used to tell me, "Show it, don't say it". I think the key album to listen to for songs of this sort is Bruce Springsteen's The River, especially the title track. For all his characters that have lost there futures, there's a story.
Sorry if I'm being a lyrics snob, it's just what I am. Thanks for writing about these ideas, it needs to be done.
Narrative: A lonely scientist was stationed to Tundzha Glacier in Antarctica to study fissures.
Instrumentation: I stretched, repitched, and looped two sections…
From the archives. Traditional Irish slow air. Myself on the Uilleann pipes with synth backing. This was recorded at a concert here in Weston back in I think '92. Originally recorded on an ancient 4 track machine and then transferred to cassette…
Poured myself a small cup of acoustic guitar, half finger picking, half ebow. Nothing fancy, nothing magical, nothing fantastical, just something to relax through.
Poured myself a small cup of acoustic guitar, half finger picking, half ebow. Nothing fancy, nothing magical, nothing fantastical, just something to relax through.
You highly underestimate this track - simple, pretty and very solid. Me likee a lot. ;)
And it's about time you posted a new piece! (Yeah, like we're one to talk...)
Written for Noel MacDuffie's dance theater piece, Soul Descending, this opening scene sees poor William, the last male inhabitant of tiny island community, lost at sea by a sudden storm and his broken body washed upon the shore.
Live flute by…
Written for Noel MacDuffie's dance theater piece, Soul Descending, this scene sees the widow Abagail mourning in her empty home, alone with her grief.
In truth, this one was really more by nay-player Eran Glantz than me. Both performances…
This is an old one...just wanted to share it.
Do you feel the tears fall
fall from heaven
gathering as puddles at your feet
does it stain your shoes?
if i stay long...no I won't
i won't bare it any longer
do you feel the heart sigh…
Welcome to my 300th Alonetone upload! I sit with a pile of books to read in a house full of boxes and my studio is not even completely set up; however, I had no choice but to write and record this tune today once the sun went down. This song is…
Bit long this but stick with it.
Paul is a foreign chap that lives over the road from me in a house that he built with his own hands. He is almost completely deaf and shouts at you when he talks. He is self sufficient and makes most things from…
So this bloody flakey thing is still developing and I have started to play with some vocals. I have also made lots of small changes and changed the rhythm of the middle section completely
Kraken is one of the sea monsters of gargantual size appearing in ancient scandinavian mythology. Kraken is the definite article form of krake, a Scandinavian word designating an unhealthy animal, or something twisted. So when you look at the…
Standing on a shore and gazing towards the open sea. Someone has left or dead or drowned maybe. The still sea seems darker than before or is it my mind...
for REALZ, this is way far from being done. this is an oldie from a previous duo I was in, VC Andrews, (http://www.myspace.com/vcandrews) and i wanted to give it new life. Listen to the old version at the myspace page to hear how it's going to…
A song written for my dear old friend, Kirk Lynch, who I've known for almost 20 years. For those who don't know, Kirk and I live less than an hour apart, but I swear it's been five years since we've seen each other in person, which just ain't…
Wow. And this is on a Fostex? It transcends its medium, dude. Absolutely lovely.
Okay. Now record more tunes, dammit. The more I hear your work, the more I love it.
Comments on another cultural landslide's stuff
One of the coolest intros I've ever heard. Fantastic track, lot's going on, with great sound and never over done!
Love It! How did you record the voice inside my head?
Love this track!
that was me, who said that. I thought I was logged in ^_^ really, though, I hear a lot of highly personally compatible grooves in this track.
i'm promoting this track. It must be listened!!!
wow, we should hang out. !!
i like where this takes me and i would love to know what you are using to generate the sound scape. i need to get some software with the kinds of controls that generate these tones tim
Incredible! So creative! I had no idea you existed until Patrick El Meliani sent me the link to his page "polymood," which has two of your songs on it. Wow! John (creator of SonicMood)
Wow! You have created a great song! I also like the comment about "home of the industrial-sized mosquito!" :) John (creator of SonicMood)
i'm promoting this track...it flows so well. really, you guys pulled it off! you should be proud!
Extremely tasteful layers on top of the perfect groove. Love it!
Great song! I like everything. And I agree with glu - this is a hit!
f**K! this is a hit! You guys really nailed the current sentiment. what an important song. The American dream...it's an anachronism. wake up America!
love the bass... love the claps, taps...wow.. I am really impressed with this album so far. this stuff inspires! so fluid... and not the least bit banal for a 12 minute track... it's constantly moving. you guys pulled it off.. the violins at 05:30 are so awesome. I hear a bit of dissonance in there too. Shit, I might as well be reviewing your album with these lengthy comment chapters. good stuff... You guys really made something special.
W, you have such fantastic pitch - it's quite incredible.
I like the overall idea but I have a couple suggestions for the lyrics. First, it's a little clumsy; I've never heard "401k" sound poetic. Second, you sing about a character who's lost his future, but you don't show how this happened. Especially in light of the "401k" and "faceless concerns" lines, the picture that I'm getting is of a guy who's been trapped by his own choices, both productive (career) and consumptive -- while this absolutely can be a compelling story, it has to told, and with some introspection. Jess used to tell me, "Show it, don't say it". I think the key album to listen to for songs of this sort is Bruce Springsteen's The River, especially the title track. For all his characters that have lost there futures, there's a story. Sorry if I'm being a lyrics snob, it's just what I am. Thanks for writing about these ideas, it needs to be done.
Very poignant - a 21st century parallel to Phil Ochs.
Love the organ and the way the lullaby weaves in and out!
god i love this. EPIC!! Futures dont often arrive on time do they? Mines late now..
Eclectic, provocative, cool, new, beautiful; a wonderful list. Love the rhythms in this one.
Comments made by another cultural landslide
This is oh so laid back and fine! w;-)
mmm, mmm, sexy and sultry! w;-)
Kirk - this is BRILLIANT! W;-)
Wendy here - I LOVE IT! w;-)
You highly underestimate this track - simple, pretty and very solid. Me likee a lot. ;) And it's about time you posted a new piece! (Yeah, like we're one to talk...)
This is beautiful. I'm floating,I'm dreaming. I love this track. w;-)
John -all of these tracks are BRILLIANT! w;-)
Wonderful! w;-)
Love the vocal! w;-)
You move me as always...I LOVE IT. w;-)
Mighty fine track! w;-)
Very inventive - Very cool! w;-)
This is a really, really sweet track! w;-)
The depths of the ocean - that's where I long to be. This is gorgeous! w;-)
Someone make an awesome space movie - we now have part of the soundtrack! w;-)
You always amaze me! w;-)
This is totally cool! Had to favorite! w;-)
Excellent track! It rocks and it's dark! w;-)
TOO CUTE! and great pitch! w;-)
Wow. And this is on a Fostex? It transcends its medium, dude. Absolutely lovely. Okay. Now record more tunes, dammit. The more I hear your work, the more I love it.