Cult of the Monolith: A Musical Proof of Concept

"Cult of the Monolith" is the first track I composed for my upcoming album, The Cultists. This song began as a proof of concept [a minimal viable product (MVP)] born from my background in software engineering. As someone who's spent years immersed in architecture, design, and algorithms, I wanted to revive my engagement with music and channel the creativity I'd been honing in code into sound. This demo is my way of expressing those ideas in an artistic and visceral way.

Drawing inspiration from a blend of heavy guitar tones, progressive rock structures, and complex bass rhythms, I aimed to create a piece that captures raw energy while still reflecting the precision of my technical background. Influences from Devin Townsend's layered production, Dream Theater's intricate compositions, and Geddy Lee's bass mastery guided my process, shaping both the sound and the spirit of the track.

I handled all the recording and production myself, combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge tools, including AI, to push the creative process forward along the way. It was important that the work was genuine and reflected the right colors, textures, and sounds. These tools didn't replace my creativity; they amplified it, much like an advanced compiler makes software more efficient.

Though this is a demo - a beta release, if you will - it lays the foundation for what's to come as I refine the sound and evolve the album. Taking a page from Rick Rubin's philosophy, I treated this track as a sandbox for experimentation, letting the music lead the way while embracing imperfections as part of the creative journey.

"Cult of the Monolith" is a statement of intent—a bridge between software and sound, between algorithmic precision and human emotion. I hope it resonates with you as I continue to develop "The Cultists" into a fully realized project.

Cult Of The Monolith (Demo)

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Cult Of The Monolith (Demo)

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