Wry Antiphrasis (Seismic Inevitability Delayed)

[seismic1]

Until about the 2-minute mark it reminded me of a dark Boards of Canada piece (just needs more tape saturation). The keys that come in at 2 minutes develop an interesting rhythmic relationship to the rest of sounds. I'm imagining an alternative version with layers of tight staccato articulations increasing the rhythmic complexity. I think I prefer the fluidity and slow movement in your actual version. Overall, an enjoyable listen.

I've got Satin on the master bus here, but I tend to use very gentle settings. I might try tweaking this on my next track.

The rhythmic piano (Absynth) was added as a (hopefully) pleasant disrupter/contrast.

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

[seismic1]

Thanks, Tim, sounds great. Definitely a sci fi movie/series material, I keep imagining a dark spaceship helm, with the captain all alone pondering about something.

Best,
Adi

Thanks very much for having a second listen, Adi. I like the SciFi imagery. Maybe 2001, Moon or possibly Event Horizon

Glad you liked it

[thedeadsoul]

You're welcome, Tim, a pleasure. However, Event Horizon might be a bit too dark!

Best,
Adi


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Thanks very much for having a second listen, Adi. I like the SciFi imagery. Maybe 2001, Moon or possibly Event Horizon

Glad you liked it
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[seismic1]

Sweet. This immediately gives off Gabriel San Jacinto vibes, especially the deep pad basses. I really love the mood of this piece. You have a way with sound my friend.

San Jacinto was, and remains my favourite PG song. I was fortunate enough to see him and the band perform it live on the 1983 tour. I'm pleased that my piece reminds you of SJ, although I think your comparison is somewhat over-enthusiastic

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

[seismic1]

We're drifting with no particular destination in mind. Fog obscures the view at first with occasional flickers of sunlight. Unidentifiable birds and insects serenade us in the distance on this unfamiliar river. Gradually we are bathed in light and it might turn out to be a beautiful day. If only we weren't so lost...

That's a lovely description/summary, Frantz. It seems to fit the mood and atmosphere perfectly.

Perfect mix. A deep soundstage with interesting things happening in all frequency ranges. Very nice work!

I mixed and mastered this entirely on my Rokit 5 monitors. It's easier to achieve decent results this way when using a minimal soundset.

The title of this piece is almost an anagram of three of the VSTs I used here. A return to the old days (2013).

Thanks very much for listening and commenting, Frantz. Glad you liked it