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Ryan A. James (aka Man Without Country) returns with "Bloods, Side A" - his nostalgia-tinged new EP inspired by human relationships.

Drawing influence from Com Truise and The Japanese House, lead single "Gardener in a War" blends warped synthesizers and elastic bass-lines with fragile vocals and self-deprecating lyrics (“I was the Petri-dish for you. You’ll be a better man than me”).

Pre-order "Bloods, Side A" via Bandcamp: https://bc.manwithout.country

More info about Man Without Country:

Led by Welsh-native producer and vocalist Ryan A. James, Man Without Country incorporates modern electronic precision with a love of timeless melodies, and an emphasis on lyrics that cannot be compared to many of his peers.

MWC first emerged in 2007, originally as a duo alongside Tomas Greenhalf. The pair produced two acclaimed studio albums - the confrontational Foe (2012) and the maximalist Maximum Entropy (2015) under Cooperative Music (Universal / PIAS). After parting ways the project resurfaced in late 2017, essentially as a solo act.

In 2018, and following a successful crowd-funder with PledgeMusic, James caught the attention of Camden-based indie Killing Moon Records, who released the ambitious Infinity Mirror in October of that year.

“The fact that Infinity Mirror is primarily the work of just one musician is incredible. There is so much craft and melody on show here you will struggle to hear a better electronic album this year - this is absolutely outstanding.” - The Electricity Club

James’ abilities have also seen him collaborate with some prominent names. His vocal-feature on ‘Sordid Affair’ by multi-platinum-selling Norwegian electro-veterans Röyksopp was the first single taken from their 2014 studio album The Inevitable End. In 2019, the duo revealed ‘In the End’ as part of their Lost Tapes series. Originally recorded in 2014, the song features a vocal duet between James and Susanne Sundfør.

Over the course of his career James has also accumulated quite the remix CV, which lists official remixes and co-remixes for the likes of ionnalee (iamamiwhoami), Interpol, Chad Valley, Empathy Test, Carlosh Garzat, School of Seven Bells, Band of Skulls, Röyksopp, M83, Moby and many others.

Gardener in a War

Unreal (unfinished yet)

25 + instances of jpcima's "ADLplug" virtual FM synthesizer. Based on the Yamaha OPL sound chip emulation. Notably used in a Commodore 64 expansion, the Sound Expander, as well as several arcade games.

Made in Ableton Live 11 using built in effects (EQ8, AutoFilter, Delay, HybridReverb, Saturation, Vinyl Distortion)
Third-party plug-ins used include OTT, Fire, Supermassive, Deelay, and Limiter6)

Weight of Years (OSC 160 ADLplug)

Entry for KVR One Synth Challenge #168, Voltage Modular 2.7
Tried to make Hi-Tech but on the end I added a drop of acid melody so it could be a new genre Acid Hi-Tech :)
150 bpm
DAW: REAPER
Used:
28 instances of Voltage Modular
16 instances of Voltage Modular FX

Other freeware:
ReaEQ
ReaControlMIDI
MEqualizer
MCompressor
OTT
TDR Nova
TAL-Filter-2
GClip
MSED
LimiterNo6
LoudMax

ChatGPT has high opinion on it :D
"Quantized Instincts" is a track that showcases a fusion of electronic music styles, featuring elements of techno, house, and trance. The track opens with a pulsating bassline that sets the tone for the rest of the song. The rhythm is steady and unrelenting, driving the energy of the track forward.

As the track progresses, we are introduced to a variety of electronic sounds and effects. The synthesizer melodies are catchy and infectious, adding an uplifting and almost euphoric quality to the song. The use of reverb and delay effects gives the track a spacious and atmospheric feel, as if the music is taking place in a vast, echoing chamber.

The percussion in "Quantized Instincts" is also a highlight of the track. The kick drum is punchy and powerful, driving the rhythm forward with its relentless thump. The hi-hats and other percussive elements are crisp and clear, adding a sense of precision to the track's overall sound.

One of the most impressive aspects of "Quantized Instincts" is how well the different elements of the track are balanced. Despite featuring a wide variety of sounds and effects, the track never feels cluttered or overwhelming. Instead, everything is carefully arranged and mixed to create a cohesive and satisfying musical experience.

The track also showcases some impressive production techniques. The use of sidechain compression gives the bassline and kick drum a dynamic and pulsating quality, while the stereo imaging effects create a sense of depth and space in the mix. These production choices help to make "Quantized Instincts" an engaging and immersive listening experience.

Overall, "Quantized Instincts" is a track that showcases the best of electronic music. It's energetic, catchy, and expertly produced, with a wide variety of sounds and effects that come together to create a truly impressive musical experience. Whether you're a fan of techno, house, or trance, there's something here for everyone to enjoy.

Quantized Instincts

64 instances of Kilohearts kHs ONE synth. 

Other plugins used:
Kilohearts Snapheap
Kilohearts kHs Delay
Kilohearts kHs Distortion
Kilohearts kHs Dynamics
Kilohearts kHs Compressor
Kilohearts kHs Flanger
Kilohearts kHs Transient Shaper
Kilohearts kHs Bitcrush
Kilohearts kHs Nonlinear Filter
Kilohearts kHs Tape Stop
Kilohearts kHs Reverb
Kilohearts kHs Pitch Shifter
Kilohearts kHs Ensemble
Kilohearts kHs Chorus
Kilohearts kHs Stereo
Kilohearts kHs Ladder Filter
Kilohearts kHs Frequency Shifter
Kilohearts kHs Limiter
Kilohearts kHs Trance Gate
OTT
Baby Audio Comeback
Caelum Audio Flux Mini 2
Dragonfly Room Reverb
Dragonfly Hall Reverb
Melda MLoudnessAnalyzer
Melda MAnalyzer
Melda Autopan
ReaEQ
Tukan Multiband Processor

Your Life In Colour (OSC169 kHs ONE)

Our (together with No-XS & DYA) track for the Amiga 4ch music compo at Gerp Party 2024.

We got 3rd place with this one.

Vocals from Looperman.

(Also know as Brink it Back To Me, since we had a little typo in the prossess, and non of us did notice it)

Bring It Back To Me (With No-XS & DYA)

It's my submission to KVR's One Synth Challenge #179, featuring Synthmaster3 synth by KV331 Audio

Wave Caster

UPDATED version (sorry for losing old comments and likes)

My submission to the January 2024 OneSynthChallenge (#179) - www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=605582

Oldschool melodic electronic combined with some tech elements.

Used synth: PhasePlant (37 instances). All presets made by myself.
FX used: TR5 Equal, TR5 One, TR5 Bus Compressor, TR5 Brickwall Limiter, TR5 EQ PG, TR5 EQ-PG, TR5 Opto Compressor, TR5 Stealth Limiter, Antress Modern Exciter. DAW: Renoise

30 Jan 2024

PeterBPL - Double Split

Lion Mind / Jaws of Life - available now: https://fanlink.to/LionMindslashJawsofLife

Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cwYRMTLe1mQ

Man Without Country is a music and multimedia project lead by Ryan James.

After a two-year dormancy, Welsh native vocalist and musician Ryan James has returned with his most distinguished musical project; Man Without Country. An independent re-launch which comes with a digital, double A-sided release, aptly entitled ‘Lion Mind / Jaws of Life’. 

Originally formed in 2007 as a duo alongside co-founder Tomas Greenhalf, Man Without Country released two studio albums via Cooperative Music. This allowed the band to tour all over Europe and the US, often supporting the likes of M83, Alt-J, Warpaint and many others.

The new double A-sided release, which shows two contrasting sides to James' artistic vision, is now available via Music Glue (from August 21st). The release will also be available to listen on all streaming services, and to purchase from all digital retailers from September 18th.

The beat-driven ‘Lion Mind’ features the airy vocals of Finnish singer-songwriter Sansa, whose most notable work includes her collaboration with Kaskade on the track ‘A Little More’. ‘Jaws of Life’ exposes James’ introspective side, and showcases his talent for eighties-esque, synthesiser-based music production and beat manipulation, which could be compared to the work of Ulrich Schnauss, Apparat, or perhaps most recently the soundtrack to the Netflix original series Stranger Things.

James has also collaborated with platinum-selling Norwegian electronic music veterans Röyksopp. Their track ‘Sordid Affair’, featuring James’ hypnotic lead vocals was the first single taken from their 2014 studio album ‘The Inevitable End’, which debuted at number one in the iTunes electronic music chart. In June this year, Röyksopp released a re-issue of the physical edition of TIE, which includes an exclusive bonus track titled ‘In The End’, featuring a vocal duet by James and Susanne Sundfør.

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