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Thank you my friend! "Sounds insane the first time you listen to it, but it's complexity shines on repeated listens." This part of your comment made me think deeper on how people interact with me in my "everyday" life. As if only those who have interacted with me regularly in the past can understand how I react to things. Possibly this is part of my recent legal issue. The vocals took a bit of practice, and with the tempo of them it was difficult to give the song a good length. There was definitely a bunch of different influences to the vocal/lyrical aspect. Getting "lost again" was a primarily external issue, and is a very positive aspect of the idea. It was celebratory, in a way, as I have been charged with three crimes in the past four years, and have avoided trial or real punishment in all cases. I always appreciate hearing other people's interpretations, especially in my lyrical work... this is part of what is so valuable about the looperman community! I'm happy that you listened and enjoyed! Thank you!

Thank you for listening to this, and for leaving your equally fun comment! It's interesting, I never really thought of this as abstract... possibly it is a reaction to the lyrics, maybe not. Happy that you feel that it merits further listening. Thank you so much!

Oh yes, it surely is. Thank you for the comments! I will get back to the other one soon, and then return the favor!

Thank you Elena for the nice comment! It seems that a lot of people only notice the strangeness, as opposed to the extreme levels of contemplation and research which lead to my songs. I'm happy that you can see through that a bit! Often I get a lot of resistance when trying to explain my musical thought process, or I get retorts such as "you obviously don't know anything about synthesizers," or "this is intentional due to this or that genre." It seems silly, but people can think what they want. I appreciate you listening a couple times!

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!

Thank you for visiting my page again in recent days! You are right, this is serious and real - as are most things going on within and without lately. Then again, things are getting to the point where nothing is okay, no matter what choices I make. It's hard feeling this way, but at least music can help me keep going. The omnichord fit in really well to make that section happen, and I'm glad that you could "pick it out." The term "melodic treated voice" had me wondering - to me it suggested some sort of use of pitch shifting or correction on the vocals. There definitely was none of that. Possibly you mean something very different from this though. The idea of extraposition was one which I had to look up, and I found it very interesting and appropriate for the lyrics. The "breathy" aspect of that last vocal section was most likely due to sheer exhaustion... performing this many words in such a short song was a bit trying. The simple melody was played on the Yamaha YS200, in an effort to make a short solo phrase which would give a contrast to what had come before. Seemed to work okay, especially with the odd modulation which trails of on the last note. Thank you very much for listening my friend!

You are correct, it is. However, from this comment, I cannot tell if you simply do not have a grasp of language, or if you are simply using my track to bump yours. Either way, try to put a bit more thought into things in the future. Thank you.

I don't think that I can avoid the traits which you speak of, and yet, I can't help but feel that it is others who are strange and weird (music aside). Can these things truly be a "majority rules" attribute? I look around at the people I see, and I think "how can you live like this?" In a similar fashion, I look at much of the recent popular music, and think "why bother?" Maybe these things on their own make me strange or weird. Either way, I appreciate your listen, and the feedback! Thanks!

Hey Orlando! Thank you for having a listen to this one! Your reaction to the title is entertaining to me, due to the underlying idea behind those words... I did in fact get lost again, but maybe not in the way that it could be assumed. Mostly it refers to being "lost" by the court system again. A third citation, in a period of four years, from which I could avoid trial or serious consequences. Luck of the Irie strikes again, I suppose. I'm always found in more pure form when the satisfaction is present, or the lack thereof. Thanks for the kindness... I'd rather be "off the wall" than hanging ON IT. Appreciate the fave my friend!

Thank you for taking a listen! I have no choice in the matter it seems. Have to keep expressing myself in ways that are still legal. Appreciate it!

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?

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. "It´s so wrong and perverse but it´s 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!