Description : Here is a new Spivkurl track for all of you to check out! My thought process interprets this as industrial gothic, but it's open to external interpretation. This song's sounds were almost entirely sampled from equipment which I hand soldered, whether it be synthesizer builds or circuit bending. The lead vocals were recorded with the new microphone which I built in the past few days, and I'm happy with the way it interacts with my voice. In fact the only piece of gear used that I didn't build was the microphone for the hook vocals... and they are meant to be unintelligible, as they were recorded spontaneously with a patch I called a Spivocoder (on my modular synth). Uptempo and aggressive, it's definitely my sort of industrial. Please give me your opinions if you have the time! Thanks!
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The future is interface
chemical smell interlaced
Keep on keepin on this shit
subtle lies are in your face
Living now is just a vibe
your lack of time has contrived
Blow your mind and blow a kiss
Holy dollar mother of law
Full of grace
Full of waste
Drug testing is my sixth sense
cuz you're bouncing like bad checks
Did you hear what you just missed?
I'll give you another taste
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Description : Pure experimental insanity, not for those with a weak heart. Best enjoyed with headphones or a big system. A mix of Indutrial/D&B/Dubstep I had to downgrade the audio quality to upload here, check the soundcloud for the full beauty. Some context for those ignorant of Lovecraft. Picture flickering in and out of dimensions, worlds and sanity all the while trying to describe the experience.
Machines were mice
and men were lions
once upon a time but
now that it's the opposite
it's twice upon a time
The meaning being machines were nothing compared to men but now it's the opposite.
And the whole thing sounds like it makes sense but it doesn't.
It comes from an album from my misspent youth back in the early seventies. From an album called Stomping Ground by Moondog.
Moondog was also known as the Viking of 6th avenue. He made albums toured all over the place and insisted on being homeless. He stomped around New York dressed as a viking. Very interesting guy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moondog
What he would think of the world today I can't imagine.
Have a listen to this .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ__4VUhCIk The world doesn't seem to have characters like this anymore.
Terence McKenna lives!!!!
As he once said or maybe thrice .... chaos is what we've lost touch with.
For those who don't know Terence ws one of the worlds most famous
psychonauts.
I eagerly look forward to listening to your stuff Spiv.
When I see your name I know it's time to take a ride.
What a ride.
You go way beyond any frontiers the rest of us here even glimpse.
I can smell the solder.
You're driven.
You're a mad scientist.
You have to be the most creative person amongst us.
Enjoyed the listen and intend listening again.
Keep on keeping on Spiv and always remember ...
Machines were mice
and men were lions
once upon a time but
now that it's the opposite
it's twice upon a time.
A modern front424? The spite in this is really attractive, has that early punk vibe to it. DIY and w3 dont care kinda thing. The vocals have that same attitude and fit well in. Gritty and liking it.
I'm really curious how all of these are made, in a visual way xD
Are these made by those big machines with LOTS and LOTS of knobs and such? Cause if it is, then awesome!
Rhythmic sounds, I like it
Cheers!
Hi Pat,
It seems I've missed this one before, but better late than never. This really can't be anything else than Spivkurl's trademark extravaganza and it's always almost unexplicably entertaining and this aplies to this one as well ! Thumbs up !:)
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hey spiv,
that's funny because according to the place we come from in the world we won't have the same references lol
Germany, during a certain period when the electro music was still underground in Europe, developed a very cold, very industrial techno sound. This production which you propose to us gets closer to it strangely. I appreciate particularly the minimalist approach which stresses the hardness of the piece.
Haughtiness, nothing else to add:)
Bleep
Ello Spiv , IDK what is this genre but it sounds good with you ...
Ill stay to hear more from you mAN :)
this was such a fascinating listen. Somehow, it reminded me of the novel, 1984! Instant like :)
haha just listening again to the first 14 seconds of this one (it's all solution, it's all halucination?) there's a kind of a hihat sound but with added harmonics at parts (very high, barely listenable short notes). it's really hard to come across the sound like this in the nature. so it helps me understand now what 'industrial' label means.
then I can hear processed rhythmic drum noise. filtered and looped. that's all very creative but still I can't find any reference point to say something interesting. that's 'just sounds' for me. some of them seem still operate as the 'basslines' or as 'hihats', anything goes. overall it doesn't challenge my 'musical taste' at all, do not worry. 'that's what experience is'!
Thanks a lot for the reply and sorry for cryptic type of commenting btw. 'Zank' is a refference to ZankFrappa and I actually meant the dark side of one's looperman personality (Zank is not me btw). Basically I come from very 'acoustic' type of music - that may be a reason why I see all so called 'edm' or 'electronic' sequenced music in general as something different. I remember my start of 'laptop music making' journey about 2012: a friend of mine sent me his vocals and guitars recorded using shitty dictaphone and my mixing/mastering skills were very poor at a time. I was using free version of daw called Mulab with only 4 tracks per song and many other limitations for quite a long time. At some point there must be some a kind of that limited field/grid workspace anyway...
You're right, there's some difference between strictly real-time improvised/performed instrumental music and 'programmed' but you can also think about the PC and daw as an another, more advanced musical instrument/sequencer. I saw some older live performances by JMJarre the other day and that 'live' human factor is definitely lost there haha.
Listening again I find your song very 'decadent' and experimental eventhough you respect the rules of the 'traditional' 4 bar song structure etc.. You start from very first level of creating the 'very sound' which I find really inspiring but also it makes your music sound maybe too 'original' and hermetic. That's very fine - I listen to it as a pure creation not through the filter of 'musical styles' anyway!
Firstly I must give you props for putting the instruments together then applying them to your musical creations. That in itself is very cool. Plus you always give us something to challenge our musical tastes and likes by literally pushing the right buttons and taking us on a very cool musical journey.
Although electronic music isn't my favorite, I was compelled to give this a few listens and let it all soak in. I must say I was totally entertained. I don't think I could listen to an entire album of this but it sure makes the day a whole lot more interesting. Thanks for stepping outside the box, as usual!
Wayne
Hi Spiv,
So good to hear something "made from you" ... and this time in all senses!
It is funny how "pop" is this song: I think this is one of your "easiest" tracks, it is really musical and "pleasant" while reading your description (and knowing you) I was expecting something more "extreme".
Of course, the sounds you used can be defined "harsh" but once put in your mix they get very enjoyable.
Liked it.
Liked it a lot.
Ciao, Domenico
Rock in your face. Yea! I feel like smashing stuff. uhhhh Rock yea.
This should sound like noise; but oddly it works!
Thats what you do quite well- take a genre and put your own style on to it.
Well done!
it is all illusion... when we uncover this fact is when the fun begins...
very dance-able... yes I did dance to it!
need the lyrics desperately!
it triggered my mania later & I had to take a chill pill & a few tokes
thanks for this fun music
This is way more top heavy then my hihat...LOL
You just pulling my leg or something, with any volume
this will send you to the Ear Doctor...Just joking...haha...
Truly with all the distorted harmonics, it's really not
something I would play in my car or at home...It's just
not where my head is, or has it ever been with this style...
Honestly...But you've put it together in a cool way, it's not
easy to organize such confusion into something Musical...
It's your thing man, do it like you like it...
Peace...TG.
I disagree on joecramer. This sounds like "Der Plan"! Shame on you, joe!
Wassup Spiv, good to hear another creative and original track bro! For some odd reason I thought I heard it before but I could be wrong. Your music is always an enjoyable experience, and everything you bring to the table is fresh to my ears.I have to hit up your blog sometime, just haven't had much time on the internet lately because of work and family commitment. THanks for sharing Spiv, fav'd.
Pete
Loved this spivkurl,
LivingInSilence would love this too I'm sure because he loves making his own instruments and you do a fantastic job of that here. Thanks for the inspiration and keep up the good work!
Rico L.
yes, I noticed that the waveform of your track is so similar to the actual StaticNomad's chillout stuff. I just read very closely your comments on his track and tried to figured out the very essence... I know it's very crazy. haha. It is far too much to take at once. I can't give you any constructive advices because somehow I find your very sound as an 'ultimate' sound - considering that all this sounds were generated using your own synths. Constructing a perfect instrument is also an ultimate goal when seeking for a perfect performance for sure!
I do not feel any connection to the lyrics of your song though.
Ultimately it is a very basic acoustic/electronic battle.
Or maybe it's only a 'Zank in me'.
This is really interesting! Very good job.
I it is amazing how your waveform is similar to static's.
sryy for spamming anyway
I fav'd
Hi Spivkurl
For some reason this reminds me on one of the (for me) best albums that ever was made!
Yes thats right. It is not music for all times. Sure not. To agressiv and strange but if you are in the right mood - then it comes to the compleete right thing. Very cool work. I realy enjoyed the listen. I am realy in love with this kind of strange things.
Btw the album is - DAF Die Kleinen und die Bösen
If you never heard this album, go to
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI_nHh1b5Ps
or if you heard it but not have, or if you have on lp and dont wanna play, or or or :)
just listen to it
stay tuned
joe
I don't know why but this is very entertaining to my ears! Good stuff, thanks man. :P