Such an enjoyable track. Simple, yet still conveying a plethora of emotions. :)

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I've been trying to make Jazz music by electronic means for a while now. It's been pretty hard.

So much about the ethos of Jazz is dependent on the traditional notion of musicianship: a group of people in a room, trading improvised passages. So much of its tradition is shaped by virtuosos. The thing is, even though I play 'real' instruments, I don't play them well enough and also (and this might be strange to admit) I don't even like playing them that much. I started playing the saxophone when I was 15 and then went for 20 years without playing, I got back into it last year, but I don't really enjoy the process. So I sold it. Now I have a clarinet (because it's quieter, cheaper and sweeter), but I also got a wind synth.

Yeah, the wind synth is not the same, but it's close enough for what I want, it allows me to literally breath some emotion into what I play without it being loud or overly hard to intonate and I have a lot more fun this way. This track features me playing the wind synth.

But another part of Jazz is the collaboration. So I invited the amazing producer and guitarist @ubo-music to contribute some jazz guitar improvisation and that changed everything. It brought a totally new life to the piece.

Overall, the process was: write a very repetitive pattern for the keys and the bass, then use that to play the virtual sax. I sent that to ubo, who send back this guitar part. Based on his part, I then re-recorded a big chunk of the sax parts. After that, I went back and played the keys again to add flourishes and variations, same for the bass. For the drums, I used Superior Drummer and made a bit of a collage of midi parts (I love doing this, it's like sampling, but for midi.)

In the end, even though nobody played together, I hope it still feels organic and if it does, it's because we did collaborate and traded passages, only they didn't happen in realtime.

Honestly, it's strange calling it Jazz. I have so much respect for the roots and traditions of the genre, but it has also evolved so much since the early days in New Orleans that I think I'm entitled, just like everybody else, to bastardize it in whatever way I see fit.

Jazz III (feat. ubo)

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noxpox - water shortness

F-Le Rouge et le Noir

love You Now Eddie Man feat LBLOVE

method: baby steps in looping, trying to make minimal offsets bring about thrilling sonic events
narration: on reading
image: copyright jo richter

poem / copyright jo richter:

the open book is not a metaphor
you feel its weight as you hold it
text, texture, eerily gossamer
translucent when properly lit

you flip the pages forth and back
adapting your mental state
inhaling white, deciphering black
creating approaches to recreate

when something strikes you, bold
a perspective that's never been yours
you circle around it, trying to hold
its flight, detect where it moors

stubbornly liminal, elusively real
sheer force to broaden your scope
to include it, allow it to heal
from your onslaught, allow you to cope

catching up on the fine print
concludes your reading session
shivering still from a catching a glint
of mind's light when in transgression

on reading

On Reading

Somewhere Nowhere

"Vibe Overload" is an electrifying journey that blends global influences, infectious rhythms, and dynamic basslines into a seamless fusion of experimental electronic music. Designed for those who crave energy, groove, and a unique soundscape, this album takes you from the deep bass of vibrant club beats to the subtle rhythms of exotic percussion, all while maintaining an atmosphere of exhilarating freedom.

Each track in the album combines layers of percussion, mesmerizing synths, and funky grooves to create a sonic landscape that is both rich and immersive. Drawing inspiration from diverse cultures and genres, "Vibe Overload" invites listeners to experience the world through sound—whether you're cruising through neon-lit streets, losing yourself in a late-night dance, or simply unwinding with energetic beats.

With tempos ranging from 128 to 140 BPM, each track carries its own distinct energy, offering moments of both tension and release. The album’s bold experimentation and seamless fusion of styles make it perfect for those seeking a unique, stress-relieving escape through music.

Whether you’re looking to energize your day, find your rhythm, or simply escape into a new world of sound, "Vibe Overload" delivers an unforgettable, groove-infused listening experience.

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