This is extraordinary. I love the word collage in particular. Well done!

Khwad Ba Lawanai

Ra Shnakhta Ya Ka Zama Bakhta

I decided to test drive Enso Looper, which I bought a while ago but never properly used. So as in a proper test drive, I (briefly) consulted the manual, took the wheel, hit the gas pedal (record) and went for it. No change of course or second takes allowed. After this test drive I still don’t properly understand how Enso should be used - but something came out of it. Next step (maybe): read the manual again.

More on this 613th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Test Drive (The Assignment: The Assignment: Do something you’ve been meaning to do), at: https://disquiet.com/0613/

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Disquiet0613 - Singular Brushstroke

Forget Me Not is written for amplified ensemble: saxophone, e-guitar, piano, synth, percussion, and analog electronics

- commissioned by I & I Foundation, written for Ensemble Nikel

Premiere: Klangspuren Festival, September 2022

Forget Me Not (2022) for Ensemble Nikel

Samples Used: Rod Mckuen - Come on In The Waters Fine

S. Atan Cinta Setia DRUMS

Mr Undeniable Pt2 - TPC321

Fresh from the cauldron, I present a corrosive transmutation from silver to gold! You can even hear the ingredients crack, pop, and sizzle during the process.

What's the recipe? I used two takes from an old session (called Silver and Gold) with my beloved Cocoquantus (hence the crack, pop, and sizzle). A new plugin called Secta can split an audio file dynamically into different frequency ranges - it works nicely on some material but not on others. I managed to extract a low-frequency version ("copper"), some high mids ("tin"), and an envelope-gated version ("sulfur"), the latter. 

My initial idea was to phase-cancel the generated parts with the original track. That didn't work, as I was too stupid to apply the technique on a stereo track. So I faded out the original loop, built a transition with copper, lead, and sulfur, and ended with the gold track. 

Magic.  

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Disquiet Junto Project 0628: Alchemical Brothers The Assignment: Explore an aspect of the ancient occult science using music.

Step 1: There are, we’re told, seven stages of alchemy, the ancient occult science concerned with the transformation of matter. The third of these stages is “Separation,” which is symbolized by the element of air. Since air is closely associated with the transmission of sound, Separation suggests itself as a stage of alchemy that might be explored through music. Read up a bit on alchemy.

Step 2: Produce a piece of alchemy-inspired music that explores the concepts of “transformation” and “separation” as you interpret them.

(...)

More on this 628th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Alchemical Brothers — The Assignment: Explore an aspect of the ancient occult science using music — at: https://disquiet.com/0628/

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Trying To Find Gold In The High Mids [disquiet0628]

A sequence of recorded sounds transmuted using occult practices.

More on this 628th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Alchemical Brothers — The Assignment: Explore an aspect of the ancient occult science using music — at: https://disquiet.com/0628/

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The image associated with this project is a detail from a 16th century alchemical text in the public domain.

Occult Transmutation (disquiet0628)

More on this 628th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Alchemical Brothers — The Assignment: Explore an aspect of the ancient occult science using music — at: https://disquiet.com/0628/

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Alchemic Separation (disquiet0628)

Due to winter weather in my area, I've been taking the bus.  I have a 5 minute drive to the mall where I park and then hop on an express bus for the 12 mile ride to work in downtown Des Moines.  Leaving the car behind and taking the bus is a transformative process for me because I haven't taken public transportation and been at the mercy of schedules in a long time, so it's a change.  I do appreciate the time on the bus, and I always open my iPad to sketch out some music projects, listening in earbuds.

And that's how this piece started - on the bus.  I have to compose with all the noise and heated air rushing around me.  After I get home, I run it through my boxes, and turn it into something else.  In that way, it's a kind of alchemy.

The title, "Rode Here on the Bus" is a direct lift of the beginning lyric of "Dreams Tonite" by Alvvays.  "Now you're one of us, it was magic hour."  Yep, transformative - and alchemy is a kind of magic.

A rare full track from me.  Usually I cap them at 30 or 60 seconds.

Wear good headphones.  I like Grados.  I own three pairs.

More about me at https://www.markrushton.com

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More on this 628th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Alchemical Brothers — The Assignment: Explore an aspect of the ancient occult science using music — at: https://disquiet.com/0628/

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Rode Here On The Bus (disquiet0628)

sound art for disquiet0628.

"The operation of Separation in which the black, earthbound Soul Bird splits into two white birds that retrieve the saved remains of Calcination and Dissolution."

Found objects:
Cassette audio book of Jonathan Livingstone Seagull read by the author Richard Bach. (I found this cassette over a decade ago)
Metal grill from an electric fire.
Two metal feet for baths in the shape of eagles claws. (Found on the Thursday morning of the Disquiet Junto)
Seagull feather.

I strummed the grill with the feather and clanged the metal feet.
I made a random word collage with the cassette and panned one lot of voices hard left and another hard right to create two birds from one.
The word collage was made by fast forwarding and pressing play on a tape deck. Lots and lots of layers. Some recorded with contact mics attached to the speakers, some jammed underneath and some attached to the metal grill which was jammed under the speaker.

One of the phrases that appeared in the collage was “if you wish to learn” which is where the track title comes from.

No effects, just the objects and some EQing.

More on this 628th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Alchemical Brothers — The Assignment: Explore an aspect of the ancient occult science using music — at: https://disquiet.com/0628/

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if you wish to learn (disquiet0628)

Welcome to the pulsating realm of 'Metronomic Madness,' an electrifying symphony by Sergio Suárez Benítez. This instrumental masterpiece transcends genres, weaving seamlessly through ambient soundscapes, heart-thumping techno, and the rhythmic depths of house and trance. Each track unveils a sonic adventure, from the ethereal waves of synthwave to the mind-bending glitches of experimental beats.

Dive into the magnetic allure of dubstep, where the bassline becomes a heartbeat, echoing the madness within. 'Metronomic Madness' crafts a sonic tapestry, embracing the downtempo tranquility of chillout vibes while effortlessly transitioning into the frenetic beats of drumstep. The album's versatility mirrors the eclectic fusion of IDM, captivating listeners with its intricate layers.

Sergio Suárez Benítez invites you to surrender to the hypnotic allure of 'Metronomic Madness.' Feel the surge of hardcore energy and explore the uncharted territories of minimalistic beats. The tracks push boundaries, delivering an avant-garde blend of electro nuances that defy conventional norms.

As the album progresses, lose yourself in the psychedelic trance and industrial echoes, each note a testament to the boundless possibilities of electronic music. 'Metronomic Madness' is not merely a collection of songs but a sonic odyssey, a journey through the progressive evolution of sound. The nu-disco rhythms add a touch of retro futurism, seamlessly blending with vaporwave aesthetics that transport you to another dimension.

Let the futuristic beats of hardstyle and garage reverberate through your soul, creating a symphony of sound that encapsulates the essence of the future. 'Metronomic Madness' is an invitation to share in the experience, a communal celebration of the auditory wonders meticulously crafted by Sergio Suárez Benítez.

So, open your ears to the cadence of 'Metronomic Madness,' let the beats guide you through this musical labyrinth. Immerse yourself, share the madness, and join the conversation on social networks. The journey awaits, where each track is a stepping stone into the uncharted realms of electronic exploration.

Metronomic Madness

starting with https://soundcloud.com/blaaroed/disquiet0636-left-tt16tt, followed the branching paths in the trio of projects sequenced in a linear form

arranged in ableton live mostly drawing volume envelopes and a delay send at the end of each segment

based on these excellent contributions:
- https://soundcloud.com/blaaroed/disquiet0636-left-tt16tt
- https://soundcloud.com/user-807707609/left-and-right-mirage-disquiet0637
- https://soundcloud.com/raincat-306596410/metal-mirage-disquiet0638-w-blaaroed-he_nu_ri
- https://soundcloud.com/merlebardenoir/the-middle-path-disquiet0638
- https://soundcloud.com/encym/wc2h-8lh_disquiet0638
- https://soundcloud.com/alanblip/part-2-disquiet0637
- https://soundcloud.com/dandante/disquiet0637-right-2-of-3-suborbital-hang-glider
- https://soundcloud.com/analoc/0324-disquiet-junto-638-midways


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More on the 639th weekly Disquiet Junto project, Path Ways (4 of 3) — The Assignment: Rework musical trios using the constituent parts — one of two ways — at https://disquiet.com/0639/

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Artist and non-musician making sound art with found objects.

if you wish to learn (disquiet0628)

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