Absent - ElectroProg (Seismic Elegy)
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 11506 posts since 13 Mar, 2009 from UK
I wrote the basic tracks for this in June 2012, and then had to abandon work when I was invited to the pub (or something in a similar vein). A couple of months ago, I rediscovered it on my hard drive just in time to complete the piece for the recent Ambient Online Compilation: Volume 2, which features almost 5 hours of ambient music from various artists
http://soundcloud.com/whatsisname/absent
For those interested, the compilation may be found here:-
http://ambientonline.bandcamp.com/album ... n-volume-2
I recommend it
Devices and Paraphernalia:-
Recorded in EnergyXT2.6/EnergyXT2.7beta
Mixed in EnergyXT2.7beta/EnergyXT2.7
Mastered in T-Racks 3
Wollo FMERA
Arturia Minimoog V Original
EVM Ultrasonique
TranceDrive
EnergyXT Delay
U-He Satin
T-Racks Linear Phase EQ
T-Racks Opto Compressor
T-Racks Vintage Equalizer
T-Racks Brickwall Limiter
DR - 9
Edit: 20161029 - I remixed this to remove a little of the harshness that accompanied the bass synth on the original. I think the sound of the new version is smoother. This is now ready for an album release, although I'm not sure when that might be. In the process of remixing and remastering I also managed to increase the DR from 7 on the original to 8.
Edit: 20230117 - I remixed and mastered this in 24-bit, ready for the release of Pyroglyphs. The new mastering achieved a slight increase in dynamic range.
http://soundcloud.com/whatsisname/absent
For those interested, the compilation may be found here:-
http://ambientonline.bandcamp.com/album ... n-volume-2
I recommend it
Devices and Paraphernalia:-
Recorded in EnergyXT2.6/EnergyXT2.7beta
Mixed in EnergyXT2.7beta/EnergyXT2.7
Mastered in T-Racks 3
Wollo FMERA
Arturia Minimoog V Original
EVM Ultrasonique
TranceDrive
EnergyXT Delay
U-He Satin
T-Racks Linear Phase EQ
T-Racks Opto Compressor
T-Racks Vintage Equalizer
T-Racks Brickwall Limiter
DR - 9
Edit: 20161029 - I remixed this to remove a little of the harshness that accompanied the bass synth on the original. I think the sound of the new version is smoother. This is now ready for an album release, although I'm not sure when that might be. In the process of remixing and remastering I also managed to increase the DR from 7 on the original to 8.
Edit: 20230117 - I remixed and mastered this in 24-bit, ready for the release of Pyroglyphs. The new mastering achieved a slight increase in dynamic range.
Last edited by seismic1 on Tue Jan 17, 2023 3:15 pm, edited 3 times in total.
- KVRAF
- 6325 posts since 18 Jul, 2008 from New York
Somber and cinematic. I am getting images of a slow procession through the snow. The music is sparse but emotional. An excellent blend of synths. The female voice is very effective. Good music for quiet, late night contemplation.
Very good mix overall although I felt the bass which came in at 4:00 was a little overpowering compared to the more delicate parts.
Very well done.
Very good mix overall although I felt the bass which came in at 4:00 was a little overpowering compared to the more delicate parts.
Very well done.
- KVRian
- 1325 posts since 17 Aug, 2012 from Old Zealand
The sound on this is excellent IMHO
It could function both as a great opener or ender.
The vocals brings it an almost religious/spiritual vibe which
I like very much.
Cheers
It could function both as a great opener or ender.
The vocals brings it an almost religious/spiritual vibe which
I like very much.
Cheers
- KVRian
- 543 posts since 16 Dec, 2003
Really peaceful track. Perfect complement to a dreary, somber morning here. Love the use of the male choir. The brassy sounding pads remind me a bit of Tom Heasley who creates beautiful ambient music using only a tuba. Nice one!
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- KVRian
- 981 posts since 12 Mar, 2008 from Detriot Michigan USA
Am I floating in the abyss looking out at our marvelous planet Earth? Do I see Earth spinning gracefully in all her glory? Do I feel the awe that I am here listening to this LOVEly music? YES!!!!!
Nice job Tim.....this lovely track belongs in a movie...o-@
Nice job Tim.....this lovely track belongs in a movie...o-@
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- KVRAF
- 8072 posts since 12 Dec, 2003 from Canada
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- KVRAF
- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
Oh boy that was eery and moody.
I felt my arm hairs rise
Lovely piece indeed
I felt my arm hairs rise
Lovely piece indeed
"I was wondering if you'd like to try Magic Mushrooms"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
- KVRAF
- 1534 posts since 20 May, 2002 from Cambridge, UK
I like it. It reminds me a bit of the recent Boards of Canada stuff
THIS IS MY MUSIC: http://spoti.fi/45P2xls
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- D.H. MOD
- 16424 posts since 21 Jun, 2008
This is really good. I might have a new favorite seismic1/whatsisname piece. Thanks.
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- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 11506 posts since 13 Mar, 2009 from UK
Somber, emotional. I can relate to that imagery, Frantz.Frantz wrote:Somber and cinematic. I am getting images of a slow procession through the snow. The music is sparse but emotional. An excellent blend of synths. The female voice is very effective. Good music for quiet, late night contemplation.
Very good mix overall although I felt the bass which came in at 4:00 was a little overpowering compared to the more delicate parts.
Very well done.
I put the basic tracks down in mid 2012 and completely forgot about them until January this year, I'm sure you know how it is. When I heard it again I thought "I've got to finish this". I resisted the temptation to add too many parts, as I had an idea of making an pseudo-ambient piece for the AO compilation.
The emotional reference was spot-on too. My Father passed away in January 2013, so I wanted to make something that marked that anniversary in a suitable manner.
The bass is quite loud for sure, almost a little gritty in places. I just felt that it summed things up nicely.
Thanks very much for listening and for the astute comments. Glad you liked it
- KVRAF
- 6325 posts since 18 Jul, 2008 from New York
I thought it might be because it got me reflecting on some people that I lost. It's a beautiful tribute.seismic1 wrote: The emotional reference was spot-on too. My Father passed away in January 2013, so I wanted to make something that marked that anniversary in a suitable manner.
I'm glad people in the Cafe are picking up on it even though it's not a typical beat-oriented track.
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- KVRian
- 1278 posts since 11 Sep, 2006 from along the rivers edge in northern Ontario
reflective piece that stays true to its ambiance and drift, the finish summed it up nicely.
shows depth in sound and creative patience
shows depth in sound and creative patience
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 11506 posts since 13 Mar, 2009 from UK
I suppose the amorphous outline adopted here allows multi-functional applicationsbj wrote:The sound on this is excellent IMHO
It could function both as a great opener or ender.
The vocals brings it an almost religious/spiritual vibe which
I like very much.
Cheers
Thanks very much for listening and the great comments, sbj. Glad you liked it
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- KVRAF
- 6895 posts since 9 Mar, 2003 from the bridge of sighs
this worked for me ...
excellent pacing and voicing...
loved when the bass joined ...
excellent pacing and voicing...
loved when the bass joined ...
- KVRAF
- Topic Starter
- 11506 posts since 13 Mar, 2009 from UK
Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment. Glad you liked itecamburn wrote:Really peaceful track. Perfect complement to a dreary, somber morning here. Love the use of the male choir. The brassy sounding pads remind me a bit of Tom Heasley who creates beautiful ambient music using only a tuba. Nice one!
I hadn't heard of Tom Heasley before. I'll check him out tomorrow.