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I really should be studying for my uni exams but I also want to participate in the Express Yourself Contest.
So I made this track in one go (I usually refine the mix over a couple of days because of ear fatigue).
drum programming and bass sound design took me forever lol but it was fun.
I'd like to submit a second and third track, though I'm not sure if I have the time to make them. We'll see.
As for how this song expresses myself:
It's supposed to be a metaphor for how I experience life. I've been dealing with mental health issues since I was a child.
The arpeggiated melody resembles these thought patterns in the sense that it's always on my mind, seemingly never giving me a break.
I'm aware that stagnation is bad and that life is worth living, so there is a slight change in timbre over time.
The percussive elements should convey a driving force, be it expectations from others or just the wish for something more meaningful.
But things don't always go according to plan, which is why the rhythm gets changed up during some parts.
Occasionally perspective changing events happen. Something that does not always occur but leaves an impactful impression behind, figuratively shown by the bass.
Track Breakdown:
https://youtu.be/lTrUQbs-bs4
So I made this track in one go (I usually refine the mix over a couple of days because of ear fatigue).
drum programming and bass sound design took me forever lol but it was fun.
I'd like to submit a second and third track, though I'm not sure if I have the time to make them. We'll see.
As for how this song expresses myself:
It's supposed to be a metaphor for how I experience life. I've been dealing with mental health issues since I was a child.
The arpeggiated melody resembles these thought patterns in the sense that it's always on my mind, seemingly never giving me a break.
I'm aware that stagnation is bad and that life is worth living, so there is a slight change in timbre over time.
The percussive elements should convey a driving force, be it expectations from others or just the wish for something more meaningful.
But things don't always go according to plan, which is why the rhythm gets changed up during some parts.
Occasionally perspective changing events happen. Something that does not always occur but leaves an impactful impression behind, figuratively shown by the bass.
Track Breakdown:
https://youtu.be/lTrUQbs-bs4
Category Music / Other Music
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 100 x 100px
File Size 2.25 MB
Ok several things:
1: Your sound design skills and style have my jaw on the floor, like oh my gOD. I am thoroughly impressed.
2: I relate way too hard to that description, and my respect for you as an artist is unfathomable.
3: I would d i e if you turned this into a longer track. (Please? Pretty please? ;3;)
1: Your sound design skills and style have my jaw on the floor, like oh my gOD. I am thoroughly impressed.
2: I relate way too hard to that description, and my respect for you as an artist is unfathomable.
3: I would d i e if you turned this into a longer track. (Please? Pretty please? ;3;)
thanks!
I made a track breakdown in case you‘re interested in hearing the individual layers/seeing the automation that goes into making these https://youtu.be/lTrUQbs-bs4
I made a track breakdown in case you‘re interested in hearing the individual layers/seeing the automation that goes into making these https://youtu.be/lTrUQbs-bs4
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