I am singing/vocalizing audio to accompany short scenes in a film made by an artist friend of mine. She calls it "Pattern Pattern". This segment goes with a snowy scene where shadows move in and out like wolves.
Thank you. The film is a series of observations of patterns in the world. Foam on the windshield in a carwash, a tarp blowing in the wind, that sort of thing. I am improvising the music as I watch each vignette. A glorious project!
I am singing/vocalizing audio to accompany short scenes in a film made by an artist friend of mine. She calls it "Pattern Pattern". This segment goes with a snowy scene where shadows move in and out like wolves.
This is another track resulting from a project in my digital music class at Oasis Charter Middle School (Spring 2007). Using a common pool of objects, my newborn daughter's baby instruments, I asked the students to create episodic sound illustrations…
Well, there was this Spectrasonics contest... and songs had to be submitted by June 30th... so we finally started working on this one on the evening of the 29th. Yeah. We procrastinate.
This montage is about making music and what it means to people. It uses comments from a number of classical musicians interviewed for a radio series I record and produce called "The Main Street Sessions". The music is from "The Gospel of Thomas…
i made this song up real fast. and i obviously threw it into the computer real fast. i have trouble with levels. but then again, that's what the songs about. let's hear it for Temper Tantrums!
This has your trademark thick vocal sound - those hits are just so nice and milkshake thick. Screw the levels, this thing sings and demands to be turned up no matter what. ANGRY GOOD!
This is another track resulting from a project in my digital music class at Oasis Charter Middle School (Spring 2007). Using a common pool of objects, my newborn daughter's baby instruments, I asked the students to create episodic sound illustrations…
102nd & Amsterdam is dedicated to by father, Raymond Boyce; this was the first of many New York addresses for him. My fathers stories of growing up in New York in the 40's and 50's cemented in my mind the idea of New York as The City, an idea…
i was born and raised on 135th. st. and amsterdam, im sure it was a far different place than when your father lived there in the 40s, yet this still evokes memories for me.e nice track
A couple of years ago i went through some pretty intense surgeries and i think this song describes the fear, pain and uncertainty that i felt during those times.
Again....thank you for listening.
102nd & Amsterdam is dedicated to by father, Raymond Boyce; this was the first of many New York addresses for him. My fathers stories of growing up in New York in the 40's and 50's cemented in my mind the idea of New York as The City, an idea…
102nd & Amsterdam is dedicated to by father, Raymond Boyce; this was the first of many New York addresses for him. My fathers stories of growing up in New York in the 40's and 50's cemented in my mind the idea of New York as The City, an idea…
102nd & Amsterdam is dedicated to by father, Raymond Boyce; this was the first of many New York addresses for him. My fathers stories of growing up in New York in the 40's and 50's cemented in my mind the idea of New York as The City, an idea…
Great sensitivity to detail, strong sound images. Put some more tracks up here!
Do you by any chance have any compositions that use the voice in a non-traditional way? I'm working on programming the upcoming season of Mobtown Modern, a new music series at the Contemporary Museum in Baltimore that I recently started with saxophonist Brian Sacawa. One of the programs that is still open is called "More Than Words" (January), concentrating on innovative treatment of the human voice. Let me know if you have anything that could work for that. By the way, do you teach in the DC area?
Best,
Erik Spangler
Every single sound source on this tune comes from a cheesy 70's Capitol Records promotional record. A great record, mind you, complete with faked dialogues between engineer and producer. At times, it's messy, so hold onto your faders.
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Thank you. The film is a series of observations of patterns in the world. Foam on the windshield in a carwash, a tarp blowing in the wind, that sort of thing. I am improvising the music as I watch each vignette. A glorious project!
Haunting and beautiful. I'd love to see the film.
Inspiring. "Yes, you can". Spread the word.
super
Bummer. I can't get this one to play. Your title reminds me of a name I know--Mars Bass Man--plays gigs with DJMasonic. Is that you?
Hi, Erik, it's Dave Hume--I'm alive and wellish in Ohio, just looking you up on web. Still o.k., I hope?
Rich construction. Doesn't leave me thirsty. I really like this one.
My favorite song by far...always brings tears. That to me makes a beautiful song. I loved seeing you play this live and feeling it.
An excellent montage - filled with excellent quotes... sums the subject up nicely!
This has your trademark thick vocal sound - those hits are just so nice and milkshake thick. Screw the levels, this thing sings and demands to be turned up no matter what. ANGRY GOOD!
Oh my god, I would have loved to have a class in middle school where we got to produce stuff like this. Amazing.
Positively brilliant. - John LaSala
sheer LOVE.
i was born and raised on 135th. st. and amsterdam, im sure it was a far different place than when your father lived there in the 40s, yet this still evokes memories for me.e nice track
I love this track. Is there a gamelan in there somewhere? How'd you get that spicy, non-western wink in the sound?
Your voice is so natural, I love it.
P.S. Great bunch of string players you've got here. Wow!
I've known people who fit the description of your father and (in memory) they sound and feel exactly like this. Bravo!
Great sensitivity to detail, strong sound images. Put some more tracks up here! Do you by any chance have any compositions that use the voice in a non-traditional way? I'm working on programming the upcoming season of Mobtown Modern, a new music series at the Contemporary Museum in Baltimore that I recently started with saxophonist Brian Sacawa. One of the programs that is still open is called "More Than Words" (January), concentrating on innovative treatment of the human voice. Let me know if you have anything that could work for that. By the way, do you teach in the DC area? Best, Erik Spangler
A Very cool idea well executed!