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Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:36 pm

New video added on Jan 16. I was going for a retro sci-fi, trapped inside the computer theme. A bit strange but I think it fits the subject matter of the song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgOA_skaroA

Finally had a chance to finish this one. The lyrics are on the SoundCloud link.

Using a minimal set of synths this time: Monark, Electra2, Drumatic4, OBXD

For this one, I added The Drop and Lexicon PCM Native Reverb to the growing effects arsenal.

http://soundcloud.com/fragilegods/digitaldivide

Any feedback is appreciated.

This track is available on my debut EP: https://fragilegods.bandcamp.com

jackoo · Post by **jackoo** » Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:57 pm

It's cool, but I think it's missing a more ubiquitous haunting base-line, which I love in some of your other tracks. Vocals are great. Will listen to it some more in the days to come.

Cheers!

sbj · Post by **sbj** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 2:32 pm

Strong songwriting

Carefully chosen sounds

Great mix

I surrender

PatchAdamz · Post by **PatchAdamz** » Mon Feb 09, 2015 4:13 pm

Nice mix, good choice of sounds and interesting vocals.
Well done!

Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Tue Feb 10, 2015 2:21 am

jackoo wrote:It's cool, but I think it's missing a more ubiquitous haunting base-line, which I love in some of your other tracks. Vocals are great. Will listen to it some more in the days to come.

Thanks for the feedback Jackoo. Yes, this time the bassline is playing more of a supporting role rather than being a propulsive, upfront element. It seemed appropriate to me for this kind of dark, atmospheric song.

Glad you thought the vox were OK. They are always a source of concern.

Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Wed Feb 11, 2015 4:26 am

sbj wrote:Strong songwriting

Carefully chosen sounds

Great mix

I surrender

Thanks for the listen and the feedback SBJ. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 12:02 am

PatchAdamz wrote:Nice mix, good choice of sounds and interesting vocals.
Well done!

I appreciate the feedback. Glad you liked it.

layzer · Post by **layzer** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 6:06 am

talk to me in basic, talk to me in C
OSX's for sissys, switch me to XP
^^ more lyrics for a future remix^^

some thumpin stuff here Frantz.
good mix and lyrics. vocals sat well in the mix too.
on my 3rd or 4th listen. its a very techie tune
right up my alley.

if you havent heard of him yet,
youtube "tic tok men" its a solo artist
makes songs about space communications, etc....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iNiQpBQ6oM

Allomerus · Post by **Allomerus** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:59 am

Like the mix of sounds which sound empty yet full at the same time!

Interesting lyrics and enjoyed the disembodied vocal style...

Well done...

noxial · Post by **noxial** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 12:44 am

Sounds Good. A bit weird for me, but still, it sounds nice. Good Job.

Klovxr · Post by **Klovxr** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:30 pm

Not my style at all, but really well made! Seems you have put a lot of time into this.

Frantz · Post by **Frantz** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 2:10 am

layzer wrote:talk to me in basic, talk to me in C
OSX's for sissys, switch me to XP
^^ more lyrics for a future remix^^

Funny and it fits perfectly!

layzer wrote:some thumpin stuff here Frantz.
good mix and lyrics. vocals sat well in the mix too.
on my 3rd or 4th listen. its a very techie tune
right up my alley.

Very happy to get the Layzer seal of approval. Thanks as always for your comments.

layzer wrote: if you havent heard of him yet,
youtube "tic tok men" its a solo artist

I wasn't aware of The Tic Tock Men. I can hear the similarity to my style. It appears that they were actually a group. Doing some googling, one of them has a solo project called Seven Graylands that I really like. It is less electronic but I find the songwriting and arrangements more interesting than The Tic Tock Men. For example:

https://soundcloud.com/7graylands/seven ... nds-cinder

polyslax · Post by **polyslax** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 11:32 am

Sounds good Frantz! Kinda wraps a Numan, DM, early Simple Minds vibe all up in one.

The only weak spot for me was the synth solo before the final chorus... thought you could have done something a little more adventurous there. Also, maybe just me but I thought the track could stand to be a hair faster (bpms).

Jace-BeOS · Post by **Jace-BeOS** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 12:52 pm

Actually I had the sense of early Depeche Mode vibe as well. I'll have to give it a better listen from a proper device later.

Was there an effect on your voice, like subtle ring modulation maybe?

seismic1 · Post by **seismic1** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 3:02 am

I just played this all the way through for the first time. First impressions are good. I'll have another listen or two tomorrow

Fragile Gods - "The Digital Divide" (music video added Jan 18)