take me there

left behind

chaos protects us

There are times when I think that I look forward to reading these descriptions (that I write) so I can understand what it is I just made and why I made it.  

Somehow, I seem to have the power to baffle myself.

For example, today's Interbay track, "Can't Escape It", started off as a simple repetitive riff that fell somewhere between dark afrohouse and a housier version of phonk (maybe?)  And somehow that simple riff turned into this synth pop industrial tech house radio track?  (How did this happen?  No, seriously, i want to know.)  

Where did the "(I Just Died) In Your Arms" by Cutting Crew" style keyboard chords come from?  Why did I think that was the missing element in a track that sounded nothing like that?  How about the oddly dissonant bass sweeps or the comet trail synth fx or the nasty distorted factory sounds?  

...and for all of these rather disparate and unexplainable ingredients, the end product is surprisingly sweet and tasty--if yesterday's track, "Falling In and Out" was one of the more pop-focused Interbay tracks ever, "Can't Escape It" sure feels like another one.  (Am I learning? Am I gaining skills?  Will tomorrow's track be nearly unlistenable?  ;) )  

Now, you may be wondering about the thumbnail image (me too!)  The vocal samples each came from different royalty free sample packs and didn't have anything to do with each other--one being pop, the other having an afrobeat feel to it...but, and I didn't notice this until I started thinking about what a good thumbnail image might be--as much as I'd LOVE to claim this was all by design, it is just one of a billion happy accidents that Interbay has been blessed with--the lyrics could be interpreted as being a retelling of (at least one of the versions of) the movie Blade Runner.  

I'm sure these aren't the actual lyrics being sung, but if you squint your ears, you can convince yourself that you're hearing "Want more life, want more time"--which sure sounds like what Roy Batty came to earth to ask Dr. Tyrell for...  And then, the main hook (the poppy vocal), it feels like Roy accepting his fate--that when they're all alone, they can't escape it.  

Again, I'd love to take credit for this as having been planned--but, I must admit that it wasn't.  

Anything else?  Well, be warned--some of the bass in this track goes very low, indeed.  (In my head, I sounded just like Michael Caine just then.)  I produce in headphones so I don't know for sure, but if you play this through speakers...keep an eye on your woofers and subwoofers to make sure you're not damaging anything.  (Or just turn the damn music down--though, I know you won't...and neither will I.  ;)  I'm sorry, what???)  

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No, it's not a KLF cover or even a tribute

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This year, Johnnypluse drops some real Christmas cheer with “Nollaig” — the Irish word for Christmas — a powerful, cello-led drum and bass track that cuts through the commercial noise of the season.

Forget the capitalist red tinsel bollix. “Nollaig” is about what really matters: time spent with friends, family, and the people who lift you up. Blending organic strings with driving breaks and deep bass, Johnnypluse delivers a tune that’s both heartfelt and high-energy — festive vibes with a pulse.

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