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This track builds on a retro-80s cinematic theme inspired by scenes across a western desert. We used vintage analog synthesizers along with current sounds and production techniques. There’s a bit of wordplay in the title, “Gary Manslaughter,” as an homage to retrowave.

The music video was compiled from clips of our West Coast gigs and road trips produced by Seannie Cameras (Sean O'Grady).

Gary Manslaughter

Velocity 128 - Gary Manslaughter

The upbeat & uplifting follow-up to the previous track, “Gary Manslaughter,” “Kobol” takes that western road trip vibe to an airy space with soaring, melodic, analog synths and punchy rhythms of the 707 drum machine. At the time of release, the duo's creative process will now cross the east and west coasts of the U.S. from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon.

Written and performed by Eric Garwood (@iterations) and Jonathan Lim; arranged and mixed by Jonathan Lim; mastered by Scott Radke

Velocity 128 - Kobol

The third new track we've released this year takes a bit of 80s space disco that leads into 90s electronica.

The transition from “80s to 90s” came from a rehearsal session when we jammed on top of the 80s space disco themes then somehow ended up in 90s electronica with pads and metallic synth melodies. The name “Marmora” came from a covert, rebel sect in the Netflix Voltron series, which was an interesting take on divisions within the dominant alien culture in the series. In a way, our music serves as a soundtrack inspired by shows from our youth revamped from 80s nostalgia into modern classics with more nuance.

Credits:
Written and performed by Eric Garwood and Jonathan Lim; arranged and mixed by Jonathan Lim; mastered by Scott Radke

Released on Jade Anvil Collective

Velocity 128 is @Iterations and Jonathan Lim

80s to 90s Marmora

Velocity 128 - 80s to 90s Marmora

Remix project by @jlim23rd and @iterations
Live guitars, drums, and TR-8 by Eric Garwood
Synths (#prophet6) by Jonathan Lim
Produced, arranged, mixed, and mastered by Jonathan Lim
This was a challenging yet very satisfying remix to create for @olafstuut and @atomnation. I hope you all enjoy it as well.

Run remix

Olaf Stuut - Run (Jonathan Lim Iterations Remix)

Marauders

Marauders (Jonathan Lim Remix)

Save your copy on Beatport!

https://www.beatport.com/release/flutz-remix-ep/2905394

Mr. Wright - Flutz (Velocity 128 Remix)

Currently one-half of the synthwave duo, Velocity 128, Jonathan Lim is an electronic musician, producer, and DJ whose music draws from new wave, alternative rock, and dance music influences to create a soundtrack for nostalgic afternoon vibes and afterhour dance sessions. For live performances, Velocity 128 continues their residency at Betamax Video Club - a monthly synthwave and 80s B-movie event in Washington, DC.

Previously, as a keyboard player and co-songwriter for the electronic rock band, 23RAINYDAYS, the band received media attention in 2009 when MTV selected the band as a Top 3 Breakout Artist out of DC.