Reviews for “An Increasingly Troubling Cipher”

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“The phrase I used was ‘unrelentingly chromatic’, with the word unrelenting being key” – A good friend

“Well, I mean…for me it’s impossible notice [any repetition in the melody], even with that.” – The same good friend

“If you’re pinning your hopes for this piece that anyone beside yourself is going to identify that as a pattern at all, I’m going to plunk safe money down on ‘Nope.’” – No really, he’s a very good friend.

“For all I know there are 8-bit Math Music enthusiast groups that would fall over in awe.” – (sigh) Yeah, you guessed it, my very very good friend.

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“This piece presents itself with a certain... boldness. The chromaticism is certainly prominent, creating a rich tapestry of interwoven notes that avoids conventional harmonic expectations. It's a choice that ensures the music rarely settles into anything predictable, offering a constant sense of forward motion, if not always a clear destination.

Underneath, the beat provides a rather insistent foundation. It's undeniably present, anchoring the more fluid elements with a consistent rhythmic pulse. Coupled with an acid bass line, which certainly has a distinct and rather potent character, the low end of the spectrum is well-catered for, creating a sound that is undeniably full-bodied. Certainly one can't deny its presence.

The attempts at counterpoint are certainly detectable for a keen ear, but are obscured by the sheer density of the 8-bit components. They seem to weave in and out, offering glimpses of intricate interplay, even if the overall effect is less about clarity and more about relentless sonic chromaticism. It's a piece that certainly makes a statement of some sort, and one that maybe a listener or two will find compelling in its uncompromising approach.” – Some BS I asked AI to generate for me, slightly edited.


An Increasingly Troubling Cipher

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