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From:
n3wjack
To:
Mark Fleschler ,
Date:
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:38:31 +0100
Subject:
[idm] Re: [idm-making] Back with some new tunes
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2008/1/12, Mark Fleschler <mark@bleego.com>:
quoted 31 lines So it's been quite a while since I've posted (even on the old list). I> > So it's been quite a while since I've posted (even on the old list). I > have been fairly busy with non-musical related things in my life the > last couple years, but I have been productive off and on. I have made > many changes to how I write. I switched platforms (PC to Mac), > sequencers (Buzz/Acid to Ableton), plugins, and most importantly, I've > been using outboard gear for most of my recording and even sequencing > now to help improve my playing skills. > > The result has been somewhat mixed in terms of tone and mixing IMHO > (I've always wished I had the luxury of having someone else do the > mixing/mastering), but I'm getting really happy with the melodic > progressions in my songs. I also got fed up with the hyper > editing/overdubbing trends in music lately and pared down my stuff to > very simple beats that focus on overall composition and melody. I've > been using Orbital and maybe Schnauss as guides with a little Nintendo > thrown in. I feel there isn't enough stuff out there like this anymore > (though I've been looking less and less, so if you have some > recommendations, throw them my way) > > The tunes below are somewhat long, but that is intentional. Been > listening to a lot of old school electronic music and I've been writing > at a more relaxed pace. Definitely would appreciate some comments. And > throw some songs my way. I've been out of the loop of the idm-making > list for half a year. > > http://bleego.com/music/angels-landing.mp3 > http://bleego.com/music/two-ways-to-do-it.mp3 > http://bleego.com/music/on-the-ride-back.mp3 > > -Mark
The tracks are long, but never boring, thus I don't mind it at all. I'm with Kent on this one. Good stuff! -- "progress doesn't come from early risers progress is made by lazy men looking for easier ways to do things" http://n3wjack.net http://www.jungletrain.net - 24/7 dnb radio station