https://soundcloud.com/xaev

On January 21st, 2023, over 300 musicians and visual artists challenged themselves to create something in only 18 hours. Visual artists had to create a unique album cover & its supporting graphics, and musicians were limited to no less than 50 seconds and no more than 70 seconds for their songs; in short, a speedrun. The event encouraged creatives to think outside the box, picking their ideas apart in order to keep only the essentials. At the finish line, we received some of the most exciting tracks on a FORM compilation to date.

In the colors of each album cover and between the notes of each song are reflections of us— the artists. To leave pieces of ourselves *out* in lieu of a time constraint isn't easy, but it allows us to conclude what's at the center of what we create. Creativity, no matter how bare-bones or how complex & nuanced it is, is something nobody can ever take away.

All proceeds from any% will be going to SpecialEffect, a charity working to make video games accessible to those with physical disabilities.

SpecialEffect: https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/
FORM: artbyform.com/
Cover by Certly: https://twitter.com/imcertly

Buy/Stream for Charity

xaev - roll the dice

Older wip I never finished and lost most of the project of

It still feels unreal
I know it's been rough
but take your time and the scars will heal

You're enough 
all those smiles you forced
had many others make theirs sincere

Don't you dare grow numb
just don't give in to the hum
whatever it is that you do
please don't make it true

You've seen the signs
although the world might end
you've done your best so you'll be fine

We'll pretend
the lights aren't cracked
until the day you truly shine

Don't you dare grow numb
just don't give in to the hum
whatever it is that you do
please don't make it true

'Cause everyone is a little broken
nobody will ever be perfect
we are inclined to lie sometimes
that is a part of what makes us alive

Hum (unfinished/scrapped)

cognitivedissonance_chapter48

@cat_naps @aloeveriamusic @ambynt-music @itselectricsmile @miviasmusic

13 writers putting pen to paper, 65 musicians composing pieces inspired by their writing, and 26 visual artists tying everything together with a cover illustration. From April 23rd to May 13th, 2023, these 104 creatives came together with one goal: to tell a story. The result amounted to thirteen beautiful tracks, rich with emotion, excitement, and wonder.

Stories take on infinitely many forms. A child's drawing. A home-cooked meal. A recount of the day given by someone returning home to their spouse. They do not have to be written, nor spoken with any amount of poetry or decorative language; they simply exist. Here's to the stories we tell. Whether written, drawn, or sang, whether a fantastic fable or a solemn look into the human experience, they all carry weight. We have no greater obligation than to simply tell them in whatever way we know how. 

All proceeds from Storybook: Chapter 2 will be donated to Active Minds, an organization supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. 

Active Minds: https://www.activeminds.org/
FORM: https://artbyform.com/
Cover by Meepwrath & phlixfer: https://twitter.com/meepwrath, https://twitter.com/phlixfer
Story by BULBA: https://darcysavisa.carrd.co/
Read the full story: https://storybook2.artbyform.com/

If I wake up, can I come back?
I've done my quest, I'm back on track
I'll take my leave, from this bright place
But I hope to not, forget your face

I put my trust in a ghost
Radiant (take over me)
Close friends (known formerly)
The place I long for the most
Color gradients are all I see
Odds and ends in dormancy

As the sun came into view
Following some inscrutable cue
I knew what I had to do
Please remember my face, I promise I will too

View/Download/Stream

cat naps, aloeveria, Ambynt, electric smile & Mivias - aphemelia's windflower

Rebirth is the second single of my album 。。。
。。。will eventually be released in both stereo and Dolby Atmos on all platforms

More info:
www.anthesismusic.com

Contact me for inquiries, commissions, etc.:
contact@anthesismusic.com

Rebirth

Was made for ANV9 under 24h

@suji_scared
@twilightsablaze
@fuminosaq

Art is by :
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/oAlVz

Spirits Of The Eternalys w/ Twilight's Ablaze, SUJi °, Fuminosaq

made in 24 hours as part of FORM's "All Nighter 9" event!

@aaronkusnier

@adamdaylight

@echoriftmusic
https://open.spotify.com/artist/149ZQHCdlozrsXWNZ7uc6O?si=fDWIDGzBSSGl0M7qGKhNYA

@felimos
https://twitter.com/felimosmusic
https://instagram.com/felimosmusic

idol envy!
https://twitter.com/idol_envy

@snow_chant
https://twitter.com/snowchant
------------------

There's a fellow in the rearview
Causing traffic on the paper road
All the origami birds were flying
And I don't think I'll start the motors just yet

I know, I know
I know, I know

Reflections in the rearview
I fell out with all the blue
I still don't quite understand
Keeping focus (I still don't quite understand)
I can't help but reminisce

What more can I prove?

I know, I know
I know, I know

aararo, adam daylight, Echorift, Felimos, idol envy!, Snow Chant - Ongoing Traffic (AN9)

This track was created in less than 24 hours as part of FORM's All Nighter Volume 9 event. I didn't win but I'm glad to have been a part of it :)

@artbyform

stream on other platforms:

spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/6m6RjFg9ZQjhZ6yri3Brgo?si=03f5c5727a6d4c15

youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ME06mU54Ucs

apple music:
https://music.apple.com/sk/album/nevertoolate-single/1762581075

NEVERTOOLATE

My solo entry for Form's All Nighter vol.9 made in 24 hrs. Unfortunately, was not selected. But will try harder next time! Oh yeah, the mix is scuffed, sorry :)

Qualia [ANV9]

the misunderstood synth (ANV9)

Made in the timespan of 24 hours for @artbyform's #ALLNIGHTER9!

Hum (unfinished/scrapped)

Mivias

Related tracks