Name: Cloudtouch by Karl Brueggemann
Duration: 4 min 12 s
Description: Track 5 from "Wave Maker" available here: https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/wave-maker

Track 5 from "Wave Maker" available here: https://karlbmusic.bandcamp.com/album/wave-maker

Cloudtouch

Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/mrbouzouki for the kiwi construction kit all the way from New Zealand.

According to the chatbot:
🪶 Musical Characteristics
- Playful Soundscape: The track incorporates quirky rhythms and unexpected tonal shifts, mirroring the kiwi’s shy nature and the kakapo’s eccentric nocturnal habits.
- Layered Textures: Synth pads and percussive elements create a lush, forest-like atmosphere.
- Narrative Flow: Rather than following a traditional verse-chorus structure, the piece unfolds like a short story or sonic vignette.
- Cinematic Quality: Echoes of Dee Zee’s past work (The Glass Forest, Crimson Skies) show his penchant for atmospheric, almost film-score-like compositions.

🐦 Symbolism & Interpretation
- Kiwi: Represents groundedness, introversion, and subtlety. Its presence in the track is conveyed through soft, earthy tones.
- Kakapo: Known as the “owl parrot,” it’s rare, quirky, and nocturnal. Dee Zee reflects this with playful, offbeat rhythms and unexpected melodic twists.
- Contrast: The interplay between the two birds symbolizes balance — quiet resilience versus eccentric flamboyance.

🎧 Listening Experience
- Mood: Lighthearted yet thought-provoking, perfect for listeners who enjoy experimental ambient music with narrative flair.
- Audience: Fans of Brian Eno, Boards of Canada, or cinematic soundscapes will likely appreciate Dee Zee’s approach.
- Replay Value: Each listen reveals new details — subtle background sounds, tonal shifts, and hidden motifs.

The Kiwi and the Kakapo

Follow the album here! https://canofnothing.bandcamp.com/album/rip-attack

"Grey Garrison, the relics of a civilization long before Dream Land's time. Its current inhabitants are the Cappys, who hold the temples and ruins in the region in high regard; legend has it that the statue accessed from the giant tower can even control the weather..."

Grey Garrison - Rip Attack

can u feel something

Granada - Bumpy Road

One day I was listening to the Ratchet: Deadlocked soundtrack and I was like, "huh, maybe I could make something that sounds like that!" While composing, I tried throwing in some sound design inspired by Ryu Umemoto with a tiny bit of slap bass not unlike a Crush 40 song and this composition came into being. I think I'm growing more appreciative of early to mid-2000's 3D platformers as of late.

VGM: https://drive.google.com/open?id=15_Wrn_KuTGfTFc1vVXEH16EXA-6NoxAz

Amethyst Chaser (YM2612 Original)

My submission for the Sega Master System battle on Battle of the Bits. It placed second out of 27 entries.

This was very fun to write! :)

Have Fun [SN76489 Original]

A track I had a lot of fun to do in the end of last summer, and never had a chance to find the inspiration to give it a proper conclusion. Still gave me new interesting perspectives on percussions and song structure !

Driving Forward [Original Track]

BGM written for a music re-score project, originally composed January 18th 2020

Forest Guardian

Submitted to Winter Chip XVI:
https://battleofthebits.org/arena/Entry/Evening+Shift/41688/

I'm gonna try making custom thumbnails for each format so for now my new uploads are gonna be default, lol

Evening Shift

Hey, I made an actual chiptune.  This is my Gradius-inspired NSFc entry for Winter Chip XVI on https://battleofthebits.org/
2a03 only, no DPCM used.
Enjoy!

Cloudtouch

Karl Brueggemann

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