Paramnesia (Seismic Induced Distortion)

[seismic1]

The latest release from Ambient Online (Vol 18), featuring almost 6 hours of music (at a guess - I haven't added it all up yet), comprising 49 tracks of diverse ambient music, all made by members of Ambient Online, hit the shelves at Bandcamp today. This compilation is available as a "name your price" release, so it should suit all pockets, and is well worth purchasing.

I went back to EnergyXT2 for this one, because I wanted to use a particular 32-bit VSTi.

https://soundcloud.com/whatsisname/paramnesia

Recorded/Mixed in EnergyXT2.7
Mastered in T-Racks 5

Instruments and FX

FMERA 2
Z3Ta+2
Iris 2
Dune
Shimmer
EQuivocate
Satin
Linear Phase EQ
EQP-1A

DR - 10

The album may be found here:-

https://ambientonline.bandcamp.com/albu ... -volume-18

EDIT: 20241210 - I remixed the track in December 2024. I made some minor volume and EQ adjustments and remastered ready for a future album release.

https://soundcloud.com/whatsisname/para ... 024-master

[enroe]

I checked out "Paramnesia": It seems to be a very relaxing spacious
ambient track. Not that the beginning puts you in a deep sleep, but
the pulse is already lowering.

From about 3:00 minutes, some louder elements are added, placed
very nicely in the room. Also a slight increase in the "overall intensity"
can be heard.

All in all: A very nice track that really makes you think and relax -
that might take you into another world and present a new spherical
dimension.

[PatchAdamz]

Wow, very expansive and relaxing.
Has a deep, calming quality that is very enjoyable to experience.

Really like it.

[Rene Asologuitar]

HI seismic1,
Totally agree with Patch and enroe, this is really a serene and relaxing soundscape.
I can totally take everything off my being and rest.
Thanks for sharing this recording.
Love this.
Rene

[frank1985]

I'm always curious about how you create these...do you perform them live or via patterns in a sequencer? Anyway it's really well done.

[seismic1]

I checked out "Paramnesia": It seems to be a very relaxing spacious
ambient track. Not that the beginning puts you in a deep sleep, but
the pulse is already lowering.

From about 3:00 minutes, some louder elements are added, placed
very nicely in the room. Also a slight increase in the "overall intensity"
can be heard.

All in all: A very nice track that really makes you think and relax -
that might take you into another world and present a new spherical
dimension.

Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment, Andy. Glad you liked it

This was actually inspired by the lyrics of Nine Inch Nails' "Every Day is Exactly the Same", although the music seems to have taken off in quite a different direction

[seismic1]

Wow, very expansive and relaxing.
Has a deep, calming quality that is very enjoyable to experience.

Really like it.

A big part of the writing here was concentrated on panning similar parts (2 WOLLO vocal instances) (2 Z3ta+2 arps) on opposing sides of the mix. I left the lead, bass and vocal samples somewhere in the middle.

I guess those thumbs indicate that you'll be taking a short break from the kalimba

Thanks very much for listening and for the great comments, Patch. I'm glad it hit the spot

[VCA-089]

I really like the atmosphere. It's somewhat dreamy but it has a sense of tension and mystery. Like looking deep into the starry sky, relizing how big the universe is and how many wonders it hides. It builds up really nicely and gets pretty epic in a good way. Ends a little abruptly though.

[sbj]

Hi Tim

I like how this track rises and fall or maybe more like waves coming and going on the shore.

And your choice and blend of sounds are excellent. Furthermore I just got myself some new headphones and this is the kind of music I prefer listening to with headphones because it really makes me focus on the details.

Have a great one

[seismic1]

HI seismic1,
Totally agree with Patch and enroe, this is really a serene and relaxing soundscape.
I can totally take everything off my being and rest.
Thanks for sharing this recording.
Love this.
Rene

Thanks very much for taking the time to listen and comment, Rene. Glad you were able to de-clutter and unwind

[seismic1]

I'm always curious about how you create these...do you perform them live or via patterns in a sequencer? Anyway it's really well done.

Over 90% of my tracks are created entirely in a sequencer or audio editor. This was no exception. The vocals that enter at 4:50 were grabbed from Sampletank, enhanced via PaulStretch, and loaded into Iris2. Occasionally I'll add some bass or guitar to a piece via Pod Farm.

Thanks very much for listening, frank. Glad you liked it

[CrystalWizard]

Great stuff, relaxing but interesting. Indeed, truly ambient music.

[ChameleonMusic]

Love the understated beginning - expansive, yet somehow 'hollow' sounds...intriguing sound quality ....especially when combined with the dissonant music.

The lift at 4mins 50secs or so is very cleverly and subtly 'heralded' by little synth whisperings before hand.

Works as it stands, but I was definitely expected it to return to those opening sounds at the end? Then again I am mildly obsessed with symmetry / returning home / circles in my musical structures!

[markkuja]

Great work. Enjoyable calm ambience and good sounds.

[guitarmiester]

That was quite the journey to listen through. The song really evolves over time. I agree with the others, I like how it has this element of mystery that you can't quite put your finger on yet works really well with the overall vibe.

Thanks for posting how you incorporated Iris2. That was going to be my first question. I forgot I had Iris2 until recently and was curious to gain a little insight as to how you used it here. Thanks for sharing!