gracias!

Hello there, and thank you for listening to this recent EP! I visited the "I am sitting in a room" recording, and will not have time to hear it throughout this morning, but may return to it at another time. It made me curious of the real process which he used in the recording. Also, it reminded me a bit of the last EEG test which I went through in July. The technician need to record the session, but she also had the computer speakers turned on. So you can guess what happened... each minimal noise fed back upon itself. She opened a cough drop, and the echoes cut into my brain. She coughed, and I wanted to puke. It was pretty much ridiculous, and obviously I could not get a sleep result. I hope to do more of this improvisation work, but currently I'm more focused on instrument building, in order to facilitate the work. I need to scrape the cat box now, ha ha, so I will speak to you soon! Thank you again for your listen and words!

Hey Ed, thank you as always for the kind hearted comments, and for going out of your way to listen to my stuff. I feel this drive, many times, to convince people to see even a little bit "my way." Usually it feels like pulling teeth... Hopefully I can learn to give that up eventually, except in the music itself. I've spent several weeks designing a new and unusual modular rig, and it will probably be several more before it's finished. Still it is good compared to the decade or so spent on my last one. Thanks again my friend!

Ha ha, I don't know if I need anymore personalities crowding up my head at the moment... although I do appreciate your bravery. I try to be inventive in most aspects of life, music and are being most obvious, but even with cooking, navigation, gardening, partying, or whatever. Maybe invention is the mother of necessity? (Did I really just say that?!) I really appreciate you taking the time to listen and leave a comment!

Mykael, it is always a pleasure to receive a comment from you! I never know where I'm going to go next as far as creation, except maybe a moment before it happens. Been focusing on building instruments more lately, rather than recording. Been soldering and researching circuit for several hours a day. The one on the desk now is pretty involved... about fifteen circuit boards so far, with at least a couple more to build. I'm very happy that you enjoyed listening to these songs, and I hope you go grab the whole EP, as it definitely loses something when heard separately. Thanks friend!

Thanks for listening to these and leaving your words! I agree about faultline being the more structured of the two. It was done directly after agonist moon, and I was definitely on a pretty decent high from the earlier experience. I chose a slightly less challenging medium to work with, and thus it flowed in comparison. The bass sound which is loud near the end was sort of one of those "accidentally on purpose" moments, and it is really one of my favorite parts of the whole EP. I love the contrast of it. I'm hoping to actually record something today... been locked in the lab soldering quite a few hours a day for weeks. If I don't take a day off my brain is going to die from the fumes (again). Very pleased with the overall reaction to these songs, and I did not expect it. I really appreciate it man!

I'm not sure that I understand the comment, unless you are thinking of this as a single song, which it is not. They are not even on the same side of the cassette. Happy you liked the bass parts. Thanks for leaving a comment!

Respect.

There are some things in life, which we are not meant to understand. My supposition is that your listen was partial, even though there are two songs, though I may be wrong. There are also some forms of medicine which are not meant for the uninitiated. I know this sounds super elitist, but it really is long cultural tradition, and one which I hold dear. Somehow, I know you would be back after my reply. Is it possible that you did not read the description either? Another supposition is that you do not listen to cassette tapes, and as this is digitally mastered from the original cassette, then you can not get your head around the hiss, wow and flutter, and saturation type. It comes with time. To me tapes are like gold. You need not worry, none of this is offensive... it is just the way things are now. Thank you for your comments.

Glad to hear it. Instant karma, right?

Thank you Joe for your kind words! I guess I am simply very fortunate to have found a community like Looperman (There are no others like it). Not only does it expose me to music and situations which are not the usual in my life, it drives me to innovate whenever possible. It seems that outside of this musical metropolis, my forms are not nearly as accepted. Not a complaint at all, because this place rocks, and some of the sweetest online personalities/musicians were met here, such as yourself! I've got myself in a position where I mostly need to build a new instrument in order to finish a track, so belting this EP out in two days was a good alternative. One of the more ambitious instrument builds is in progress, yet I'm hoping to do more recording in the meantime... lest the solder flux steal my voice! Thank you Joe!

Brado, thank you for listening, apparently more than once! I would probably not be mistaken if I said that this work was as far from intended to be listened to on a phone as is possible. I don't even have a phone of my own any more, and I've never had a smart phone. It is more intended for listening to a first generation cassette copy on any system, or the digital remaster on a hi-fi system. I'm sure that the desktop was much closer to this, so I'm happy that it translated well. No vinyl was harmed in the making of this recording, what you hear is the wow and flutter of the Sansui 2-track cassette deck which it was recorded to. Surreal is definitely a good word from my point of view. It seems that people are able to connect to the work, so I am happy. Thank you for the comment!

"acid flashbacks"... you and me both man. I do so love a good reanimated corpse! It is interesting that you bring up "meditation music." I have never been good at meditation, no matter how much a desire it. Most of the moments where I feel the singularity and infinity of life are when I am creating music. In this state, I know that it could go on forever, and I would simply be lost in particles and energy with anything else that exists. I used to enjoy the Wonka thing as a child, however my wife has traumatic experience with it, so I have not paid attention to it for decades. Your reference to the film did give me some perspective on the cinematic value of music such as this. I appreciate that. There was no conscious subliminal additions to these songs, however the EP as a whole does contain a conscious manipulation of incidental phrases, meaning that accidental inclusions were adjusted with intent. Thank you for taking a listen to these songs and leaving your comment!

Hello GuyManDude, and thank you for the listen and comment on these songs! I am quite happy with the reception of this work since it was released, and really surprised as well. It felt very personal when performing, yet it seems to connect with other people as well, so that is the best thing I could expect! You ask, "How did you make those glitch fx?" I find it hard to answer, for the obvious reason that there is no specific sound identified. I can cite the involvement of my VC3T module for the first song, as it can spew forth seemingly random synthetic tone and voice glitches. Again, it is hard to specify. Since both of these songs were performed with all instruments interacting directly, the sounds can barely be taken singularly... you take out one instrument, and the others will change completely. The "work" on this EP was secondary to the the "need" and the "pleasure." Possibly it is this which allows others to connect to the result? Thank you very much for your words!

Hey Crucethus, I'm very happy to be able to reply to you today. It's just a super positive day for me, and this is also one of the cooler comments I've received from you to date! Recording these songs, and the rest on the EP, was a completely new experience for me. It seemed to break down my own barriers to some extent, and I am very happy with reactions of my listeners so far. I really enjoyed performing with a different group of instruments for each song, it seemed to attach a memory to the song. Your car crash metaphor had significance to me, both for recent inspirations, and for distant past personal experiences. Needless to say, I do not drive, at all. "Faultline" is definitely one of my favorite works, especially of live recordings. "Its so wrong and perverse but its compelling mentally and physically." - This to me suggests an adequate summation of modern human existence, and I respect this. The "Bassus Interuptus" (COOL cool song title idea BTW) you speak of was one of those "accidentally on purpose" moments for me... one thing which magnetic tape is so good for capturing. Sorry to ramble, it's just a good day. I think I sold instrument to a couple of well known US musicians in the last week... hopefully it pays for the legal fines! Thanks so much for the comment!

I feel like I keep seeing your name come up, and it seems like years. Your profile, however, lists one month of membership... this has to be a new account! It's like you have been in continuous support of me for a long time. Maybe just these recent times have been cumbersome for me though. Either way, I appreciate it big time. It does not go unnoticed!

Hey buddy, it's nice to hear from you! Thank you for listening and leaving some words! The cinematic recommendation is definitely easy for me to understand. A decent amount of my very early work stemmed from a collection of demo tracks I made for a video game. My friend was going to program it, and I would make the music. It never materialized, and could have simply been kava dreams. Honestly, I have trouble watching modern film, in large part due to the poorly made sound tracks. If someone were to approach me with a film I believed in, may something would materialize. I've been temporarily "turned off" by some of my favorite musicians for their soundtrack work, for example Trent Reznor, however I support him doing what he likes. Either way, "Ghosts" and the related film work were my least favorite of his musical work. And then there is Mark Mothersbaugh, who can pretty much make any film into GOLD with his music. Ahh, but I'm rambling... I really appreciate your consistent support and visits to my profile! Trying to stay safe, but that ice is killer out there! Let's make 2017 better than 16, right?

That makes me feel good in a way, like I'm being at least a partially positive influence. I'm a pretty major psychonaut, but still I feel like I am more sober than most humans I meet in life. . . Like people are so repressed and over-medicated, that they can not even sense the obvious. It's hard to feel this way, but also rewarding. When people, such as those around this site, treat me like I'm not a complete nutter, it helps make it easier. Thank you so much for leaving your comfort zone for a few minutes!

Thank you CatBrawl for the listen and comment! I see what you mean... I can think of some musicians who's influence can be heard, depending on which song from the EP I'm hearing, however it's not too obvious. I'm also lucky that these musicians are simply not that popular or well known these days. I've always been pretty weird, just have been embracing it more recently. The reactions to these songs encourage me to continue doing so! I appreciate it!

Thank you again! My holidays have been acceptable, as well as intense and frightening (as usual). They are not an ends to themselves, but a fleeting moment to strip away what is in myself, and which I no longer need. Sometimes the moment is missed, and I think I have *mostly* hit the mark. Your comment this work, and it's reception on this site in general, has surprised me. This surprise has given me a feeling of artistic license which I have not felt before. The mind opens, and in creeps Spivkurl.

I have not placed the link in the description yet, but here it is, and also in the forums. Thanks friend!

https://spivkurl.bandcamp.com/album/agonist-moon-ep

Dave, it is great to hear from you regarding these two tracks! You make an interesting point about the "cutting room floor." It makes me wonder what other musicians, whether my peers or whatever, would get for results if they attempted something such as this. I can think about the vast majority of musicians whom I know, besides yourself and a few others, who would probably not be capable. This is not to say that they do not have the talent, but more it refers to the computer/software reliance, not to mention the probably lack of cassette equipment.,, many of them do not even have an instrument to lay their hands on. It's a bit sad to me, but something I try to accept. You are correct, this stuff is not meant for extended listening, but more like a microdose medicine... this is partly why I chose the thirty minute cassette for this project. I was most proud of keeping the process moving to achieve the seven recorded songs in two days. Whether they are good, bad, or something which needs a new adjective, it is still more creative output than I can usually achieve. Your comment made me think of the Primus track, "Over The Falls." They rock. Thank you for always taking a listen and letting me know what you think, it is good to have an accomplished musicians support! Have a good day/year!

Jamid, your comments are a constant reminder of why I keep coming back to Looperman! It seems like this is one of the few places where I can interact with like minded people, or at least people who understand what I'm doing. Your words do not go unappreciated! Even the person who inspired the EP, and was the first to receive a cassette copy, has not given even a simple reaction. Life is strange that way, those who drive us to create or act, are often not the ones who seize the moment or benefit from the acts. It helps me realize how it is the act of creation which is the most important, and less about where it comes from or where it goes. We can't predict our effects upon the world. Thank you!

Hey buddy, it's good to have you visit my track! Your words are not lost on me, though I doubt the endlessness of my creativity... possibly it is still limited by the finite supply of fossil fuels, but I hope that will change. I've been trying to shift toward less power consumption, to that end. Agonist Moon is "gritty" mostly due to the instruments chosen... three of them - my DIY modular synth, a circuit bent V-Tech Music Major keyboard, and a circuit bent Casio SK-1... the tape deck played a big part in that one, as this hiss was used sort of as an instrument in relation to the S/N ratio. The drop our between is simply the end of side A and the beginning of side B, but without the continuity leader of side A. I'm happy that you could get through the first track to the second, as regardless of their intended togetherness, "Faultline" turned out pretty damn cool. I will try to get that EP encoded, I've just been procrastinating. Thank you so much for the listen and comment!

I am honored that you would listen more than once, and I thank you for it. I also appreciate the feedback. It is unlike most things I have done before, especially as a complete EP release. I hope that you have found the link to download the entire thing! Thank you very much!

Thank you for listening to this! In cultures where "icaros" were a prominent healing device, aliens were also a common fixture, as far as I can tell. In a similar way, art was an important part of healing and life in general. I'm sitting here, hoping that the energy waves which are currently hitting the earth are either to heal all, or alternately to destroy. This world is in great need of hygiene, and humans are the crud between the teeth of the great yawning chasm. Happy that you enjoyed the listen! Hope that you have seen the option to download the entire EP!

Thank you Orlando for always being involved in the comments for my songs! You are a big part of this community for me, and I respect that. It seems that the further I delve into musical expression, the more I become wrapped up in the creative process. It also seems that the results, and the listeners reactions, become more pleasing to me. I am enjoying the confidence and freedom to feel that I can release something such as this, without deep concern about "fallout." (Except maybe radioactive fallout!). Either way, I always enjoy hearing what you have to say after hearing my work, and I thank you!