My second EP – The Journey – was mainly written in the first half of 2021, but it took me some time to finish all the tracks before its release in early 2022. It continues the concept of my debut EP by combining acoustic instrumentation and electronic sound design. 

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Liner Notes

The Journey

Track 2/4 from my The Journey - EP.

This track is about finding harmony in the midst of a changing world. I was inspired by the time I spent in nature with my wife, trying to escape the challenges of everyday life. The main guitar melody leads through the track, supported by a collection of strings, keys and field recordings.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

The Journey - EP

Solid Ground

Track 1/4 from my The Journey - EP.

As the first track on the EP, this tune introduces the interplay between the acoustic and electronic elements. I wrote it at a time when the outside world seemed rather daunting, while I found moments of relaxation by listening to sounds such as rainfall and bird song outside my window. 

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Dense Outside

Track 3/4 from my The Journey - EP.

The third track on the EP was the first one I wrote for it in late 2020. There was a lot of uncertainty at the time and I thought it would be a good idea to dedicate a track to that feeling. My brother played and recorded the drums for the track and we also worked on the arrangement together.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Unbound

Track 4/4 from my The Journey - EP.

The final track on the EP was written in early 2021. I improvised on guitar and piano and also started to work more with drum breaks and vocal samples. I feel that the vocal samples contribute to the theme of the track, which is finding your own path, but not necessarily knowing where you are at each stage of the journey.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Whereabouts

This tune aims for an uplifting organic electronic vibe. The creation and name of the track was inspired by the fluttering synth parts in the background, reminiscent of birds.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Kolibri

This song has a chill and somewhat melancholic mood, but it's also hopeful and romantic. I wrote it in the fall of 2022, when I was facing some personal challenges, but also developing a more optimistic perspective, which is reflected in the arrangement.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Chestnuts

For this track I was inspired by the idea of sitting around a campfire by a lake in winter. It has a calm and warm overall atmosphere, which is supported by the acoustic and organic electronic elements as well as the vocal samples. 

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Mastering by Shawn Hatfield @AudibleOddities

Lakeside

Track 4/4 from my Work in Progress - EP.

This track captures uplifting and positive emotions. It was written around March/April 2020 and I dedicated it to a very dear person who is actually at the centre of this project in creating its visual identity. As such, this track is very special to me.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Work in Progress - EP

To Elle

Track 1/4 from my Work in Progress - EP.

Although it is the intro to the EP, this track was actually the third track written for the project and I created it in early 2020. At first it consisted of the slow-paced loop you hear at the beginning. But it soon developed into a more upbeat, evolving endeavour.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Evolve

Track 2/4 from my Work in Progress - EP.

On this track I was going for an overall energetic, yet still somewhat relaxed sound. The drums carry the track, and are actually two drum grooves layered on top of each other. The track was originally created in early 2019, and later found its place as track number two on the EP.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Flight Space

Track 3/4 from my Work in Progress - EP.

This song was the first to be created for the EP, way back in the spring of 2018. Its overall sound and arrangement evolved a lot over time, and I finally settled on it just before the release. The track aims for a relaxed downtempo feeling, which is also supported by the field recordings of birds living near my apartment.

It supports me a lot if you follow me here and elsewhere:
www.notimefortapes.com

Thanks so much for listening!

Rivers

Hi, I'm Patrick / No Time for Tapes, a musician and photographer from Erfurt, Thuringia, in the green heart of Germany. In my music, I use a variety of electronic and acoustic instruments to compose themes inspired by nature and everyday life. When I'm not working on new tunes, I also enjoy nature photography and creating visual concepts to accompany my music releases.

Having completed two EPs of tracks from the early years of the project, I'm currently working on a series of releases exploring the seasons and impressions of changing landscapes.

Thanks so much for supporting me on my creative journey!

Website: https://notimefortapes.com
Contact: patrick@notimefortapes.com

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