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!
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