You might not recognize, due to the relatively sedate background noise of this short recording, just how many cars are in this busy parking lot. This segment was recorded at an outdoor mall in Daly City, just south of San Francisco, where I was struck by the sheer volume, color, clarity, and — foremost — personality of the many birds in a group of short trees at the end of various lanes of parking spaces. If you situated yourself properly, you could focus on the pinging back and forth of a conversation — a squabble, perhaps, or the start of a scheme, more likely — unfolding just out of view. Inherent in the humor of the moment was that the birds did a good job of disguising themselves, virtually indistinguishable as they were from the brush in which they were ensconced. At first, the beeping of a car backing up seemed to violate the purity of their intraspecies communication, but when listening back to the recording, I couldn't help but note how the beeping seemed to fit naturally amid the bird calls. The birds seemed to, at times, match the tone of the beeping, and at other times leave space for the beeping, so they could talk, as it were, around it. Which is to say: the birds seemed just as cognizant of and, for better and worse, inured to the vehicular noise as are the rest of us.

Photo is a detail of a larger image by Richard F. Lyon (aka Dicklyon on Wikipedia), used thanks to a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Daly City Parking Lot

"Control Side UP Works - Electronic Mix / Embark on a sonic journey with my latest mix crafted exclusively for the esteemed Side UP Works label. This special mix is a curated collection of the finest electronic works, seamlessly blended into a continuous stream of musical excellence. It encapsulates the spirit of a harmonious collaboration with Side UP Works, bringing forth a fusion of electronic beats that transcend boundaries. Each track is a testament to the label's commitment to pushing the boundaries of sound, and I'm thrilled to present this auditory masterpiece as a celebration of our creative partnership."

Control Side UP Works - Electronic Mix

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Whenever I doodle with an instrument, I record if something sounds vaguely interesting. Often these chance bits become the basis of a new track. For this assignment I had four 1-minute-stems, ranging from piano and drums to a drone. 

Added a vibraphone and additional drone from Teletone, plus some Slate & Ash bells. Mixing was hell, as everything was pretty much in the frequency spectrum - that took twice the time of writing the track.

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Disquiet Junto Project 0621: The Leftovers
The Assignment: Use recently discarded material to make something new.

Step 1: At the end of the calendar year, people often participate in holidays that result in lots of leftover food. Think about the leftovers — discarded tracks, or MIDI files, or ideas — that result from your music-making process.

Step 2: Scrounge around on your hard drive and recording equipment, and in your memory, to access the sort of creative leftovers that came to mind in Step 1.

Step 3: Make a new track primarily using the resources that surfaced in Step 2. You can, of course, add new material. And be sure to reheat sufficiently.

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Length: The length is up to you. How far can you stretch your leftovers?

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Leftovers [disquiet0621]

Los principales hallazgos de la investigación trimestral de WatchGuard muestran que de los top 10 principales programas malignos de amenaza de malware el 75% tendría origen en China y Rusia.

China y Rusia detrás del 75% de malware a nivel mundial

Disquiet Junto Project 0621: The Leftovers
The Assignment: Use recently discarded material to make something new.

I was really excited by this prompt and then had such a bumpy time moving through it. Lots of starts and stops, lots of frustration. But ultimately I found my way to something cozy and warm (like any good leftovers). 

I was inspired by my love for blooper reels and behind the scenes content. I've been working on a really special audio storytelling/concept album project about space colonization for a long time now and I find it comforting and joyful to listen back to the chatter between takes, the bits we ultimately cut out, and the unruly sounds that happen outside of the final edits. I like hearing our unscripted personalities, thought processes, and mistakes. 

So for this piece I just used that stuff paired with a good amount of mic adjustment sounds and a sweet, simple melody from one of many abandoned songwriting attempts.

More on this 621st weekly Disquiet Junto project, The Leftovers (The Assignment: Use recently discarded material to make something new), at: https://disquiet.com/0621/

About the Disquiet Junto: https://disquiet.com/junto/

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behind the scenes (disquiet0621)

PIJE BELLA(chuchi)-Facisaga X Everything Aching BONUS TRACK

WHY IS IT ALWAYS ABOUT POOP?

I recorded a track, then played it through a Bluetooth receiver at the limit of its transmission range. I also recorded the EMF around the receiver, while playing the same track at distance. 

The three tracks were merged, using vocoders, and AudioThing's Motor to help add some musicality to the broken Bluetooth track.
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More on this 623rd weekly Disquiet Junto project, Kinda Bluetooth (The Assignment: Experiment with the sonic qualities of a failing signal), at: https://disquiet.com/0623/

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mia (disquiet0623)

When picking a Christmas there there is only one that gives you the smell of the holidays.  The other you just have to plug in.  Which do you prefer?

DD - Real Or Fake Tree Pt1

As far as I know this is true

So Much Pleasure In Life Happiness Is Always An Option

It quickly evolved from a hobby into a deep passion for house music. As a resident DJ, I honed my craft, blending beats into journeys that transcend the dance floor.

Today, I'm dedicated to creating mixes that do more than entertain; they connect and inspire. With a nod to stoicism, my sets are a testament to music's enduring power and a reflection of my journey. Thank you for being part of this adventure.

S.V.B.E.E.V.

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