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You and Shaub Yaella are doing some very interesting work along somewhat similar lines. He's done some work with algorithms that strikes me in very much the same way.

It's exciting as it reveals fundamental beauty underlying all. No surprise really once one realizes that it's all about frequency. Interpret and translate those frequencies into ones we can hear and appreciate, and the forms are revealed in spectacular ways.

Something rather prophetic about this approach.

Faved this one, as I can't imagine a better sonic representation of either the planet or the son of Chronos.

It feels like time-warping into that moment right between Big Band and Jazz. The jazz sensibility you guys are jacked into is fantastic! I totally agree with PBJ about the restraint shown by your drummer - totally happening track! Faved.

Nice one. I think perhaps the best thing about this "challenge" is how it forces a focused discipline, or raises the bar in terms of production.

For a 10 minute draft, this is awesome. Certainly worth returning to in terms of revising.

Funny that no one has reviewed this yet.

I really like the rhythm and transitions you've got here. Really nice beat, and the breaks are just where I want them. The only constructive criticism I can really give is to suggest that you bring the vocals up a bit more. I think it would be nice if they were a bit more 'up front' in this mix.

Very nice tune! Well done.

What's truly amazing here is that it authentically captures the "mood" of the images I've seen. Something regal or noble happening behind this ambiance.

I think much of art is like that, whether the sculpture unlocking the form within the stone, or even the lapidarist who facets the crystal into a jewel.

If I ever get A House Ignoble and Divided published, and it's turned into a screen play, I'll need to work out a deal for this to be in the soundtrack. I'm glad to find someone else who's contemplated the logistics of such a scenario.

I do believe this is my favorite Rock song of yours yet. Good call collaborating with Wayne.

Faved.

I love this one. Certainly in the realm of Dark Ambiance, and I feel a direct continuation of early Coil recordings. Shades of Horse Rotivator or Scatology. The effected wind has a real connection to their recording "Five Minutes after Death".

The aspect I find really interesting here is how sonically this carries both a sense of anxiety, but connected with a sense of resignation, too. Very interesting to hear these two emotional locations connected like this. Maybe that's the remedy? To accept and deal instead of reject that emotion?

Absolutely fabulous work here, and worthy of adding to my list of personal favorites. Cheers!

You are prolific in production. I haven't heard enough of your tracks yet to really comment on overall impressions, but man - this one's NICE.

Love the minimalism, and the arrangement as a whole. Good ear to levels and placement.

Happening fo' sho.

Yes ShojoBeast, I think you've done an outstanding track here. I feel privileged that you let me master this one, and sprinkle my pixie-dust where needed.

It was very easy as you were so generous with the servings.

Added to my favorites for all the right reasons!

Nice track. It's impossible to listen to without moving somehow. You either have to jump up and dance, or at least move your head and tap feet. Very dance oriented.

I'm not sure about the title, though. On my second listen, I kept trying to find the "sadness" and I just can't hear it. The closest I could find (for me) was in a melody, but it seemed more like a bitter-sweet memory (happy/sad).

Maybe I spend too much time thinking about language?

Again, I think you've got really good arrangement here. I can't offer suggestions for the levels, as it's where I would want to put it, too. You've got real skill, and your music's a pleasure to listen to.

Hello ElinaMilan - maybe if I give a review, others will follow. With 26 plays and a download, it seems someone should say something!

I love your percussion - around 4 minutes in, I was reminded of waves crashing on a beach. The minimal vocals ending that section are fantastic.

Lovely arrangement. You've got a good ear for levels, and where they should be in a mix. Look forward to hearing more of your work. Cheers.

Wat 'n absoluut wonderlik lied.
Maar die beoordelaars is reg, dit is te kort om te bevredig.

Perhaps continue the instrumental part for another minute or two?

Lovely.

Man it's been far too long since I've visited your track page.

To me, this is more of an interpretation than a cover. While it's totally recognizable within moments, your version stands entirely on its own merits. I actually find I like the MIDI-ishness of the keys here BECAUSE of the contrast with the more live sounds.

This is HAPPENING! Really well done!

Nice work, but I have to agree with the others - need to watch those levels. I can hear some real skill here, but addressing the final 'product' you'll also show that you really care about your craft as well. "I'm so proud of this one that I really spent some time with it."

There's some great stuff happening in here! Keep it up!

Ohhhh - I do love the bass thump here! The reoccurring pseudo-melody is really lovely, too - almost like an impression of a trumpet overcome by gale force winds into a crash.

This is really impressive work. Totally dance motivating, but with enough interesting things going on to appease the musical intelligensia as well. Awesome layering going on.

Added to favorites.

Perception - that's the key isn't it? Figuring out our own limitations and blinders. You have no idea how many times I've enjoyed this particular track, Dave. At least 4 of the "unknown user" listens are me (on IE and not logged in). This one gets played A LOT on Mixradio, and some one always comments as well. My own blinder: how seldom I bother to tell you.

Obviously added to my favorites.

I'd say closer to Neuromantic than Neurotic, but maybe it's just me. Love the vox!

Oh man, the bass line is so happening! The dance between the synths and that bass are truly inspired. Seriously infectious and added to faves.

Wish I could be more constructive, but it's like that sometimes - like something so much you can't find anything to improve.

I had to have a listen after seeing Tales from Topographical Oceans is one of your favorites.

Outstanding. The "celestial" vibe your working with here really creates a sonic space that invokes all kinds of imagery. All my favorite Ambient tracks do this, it seems.

Great use of Eshar's poem, too. Faved.

Finally made it by to hear the remix.

Wow. Thumping bass now included.

And the best of all - you haven't lost any of the Spirit underneath this track in the remix at all. Amazing. Added to Faves.

Great stuff happening in this track. The intro is nice as it really doesn't prepare you for what's coming next - sometimes this approach doesn't work - but here I can't imagine it working better. I also really love how there's a background sound like an organ from a reggae track. Fabulous grounding in that.

Man, your arrangement is great! You've got mixing down to an Art. No constructive criticism possible from me. Keep it going!

Funky backbeat, aye? It really threw me for the first two cycles, and then it works - amazingly well. I love how the rhythm and melody dance together in this piece. Great punctuation, too.

For some reason, I keep thinking of Indonesian gamelan though it's not really very similar. Perhaps the tuned percussion of the bells? In any event, it's a fantastic piece - compels dance, embodies a lovely Ambiance, and remains interesting until the final note. Sweet. Added to faves.

The Ambient sensibility here is fantastic. I was jacked straight into the emotional location before the one minute mark.

I was going to give a recommendation on levels and separation of the channels, but I see you've addressed that with oskarssonPL already.

I love that bassline, and really would like to hear it emphasized. It's seriously reminiscent of the best of The Cure's basslines. To die in bliss for.

Nice work, will definately be checking out more from you. Cheers!

I love your rhythms. Like me, you hear them like melodies, and then go the route of polyrhythms. Good choice.

There's a sense of simplicity and minimalism in this, but there's so much going on at the same time. Very cool.

Nice work! Cheers.

Yeah man! I figured if anyone was going to do a hip hop track I'd really like, you'd be the one! Sure enough. Almost on the edge of dub step, maybe?

Love that bass! Love the arrangement, too. The sparseness of the vocals really work - great punctuation with that.

Yes I'm glad to see you're still active! Cheers.

Lovely mix. All of it. The arrangement and timing are really fantastic.

MrE's right, that guitar especially sounds like early Cure. Righteous.

Added to faves.