For this album I went back to the roots of TNC. Some good old drones. This track was a live guitar recording, but of course I couldn't resist to start editing, reworking, embellishing, throwing stuff out. Mostly recorded with through my Boss ME70, and recorded and edited in Reaper. 

The demo version of the album is here on soundcloud as well, it's called A Great Collection of Drone Songs (yes - Pink Floyd). The demo-version and this one are quite different.

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Impressionist instrumental music that tells stories without words. Each composition has a strong visual and sound imprint, while having a style and instrumentation specific to the atmosphere that the music depicts.

Musique instrumentale impressionniste qui raconte des histoires sans mots.  Chaque composition a une forte empreinte visuelle et sonore, tout en ayant un style et une instrumentation propre à l’atmosphère que la musique dépeint.

….what is the d’Dorf vibe….?……

Exploratory project from the hometown of Kraftwerk :

Search! Keep searching! Trust the process.

“Not just a track, but a sonic space that instigates, challenges, and connects directly with the body.”
— Beat for Beat-Blog (Brazil) on „Love?“

Featured by curators like Hybrid Trap (6 spotify playlists), Jelle Ravesloot/Spotify Treasures + by Maxima Dance FM-Radio, and Beat for Beat-Blog & others.

#vibesofddorf

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https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/1REGtVH4Ze3gBCkogdrdZR

Hello :) 

Music gives me so much and is an integral part of my life. I love to share music and I truly love making music. 

I would like to highlight two important influences on my music and sound:

Ronny Pries has an excellent view of the foundations of sound and music: 
https://youtube.com/@rktic909?si=RTtumA1IS8pYG_lG

Variety of sound has opened up my ears to what I should strive to make my music sound like
https://varietyofsound.wordpress.com/

Music and art are my favorite puzzles :)

Eric Schultheiss stands at the vanguard of contemporary composition, forging a unique path that bridges the rhythmic drive of global percussion with the infinite possibilities of digital sound. As a composer, percussionist, and educator, Schultheiss is acclaimed for his hybrid electro-acoustic works—pieces that fuse the organic pulse of drums with orchestral richness and the sonic innovation of modern electronics.

Rooted in a Southern California upbringing steeped in progressive rock, classical discipline, and the improvisational freedom of jazz, Schultheiss draws on a vast tapestry of influences. His music channels the off-kilter accents of Stewart Copeland, the lyrical intensity of Neil Peart, the storytelling depth of Peter Gabriel and Sting, and the progressive artistry of Genesis, Dream Theater, and Spock’s Beard. This synthesis results in compositions that are as intellectually rigorous as they are emotionally evocative.

Currently, as Head of Percussion Studies and Electro-Acoustic Composition at the Middle Tennessee Conservatory of Music, Schultheiss is an outspoken advocate for the DAW as a true instrument. In his hands, digital workstations become canvases for sonic experimentation, allowing for real-time orchestration, microscopic precision, and the layering of polyrhythms and timbres that would be impossible with traditional notation alone. He champions technology not as a shortcut, but as an authentic extension of the composer’s voice.

Signature works such as Lights Twinkle—a Christmas percussion-ensemble piece blending Japanese Taiko, harp, and haiku-inspired vocal textures—showcase his ability to unite tradition with innovation. Airidea’s Journal explores the dialogue between structure and freedom through dance-driven percussion and atmospheric synths, while As You Sleep and Terminal Memory reveal Schultheiss’ penchant for ambient soundscapes, introspective melodies, and cross-media collaborations. His compositions have been commissioned for film, dance, and multimedia productions, performed by leading ensembles, and praised for their intricate interplay of rhythm and resonance.

As an educator, Schultheiss is dedicated to shaping musicians who are not only technically skilled but also creatively fluent in both acoustic and digital modalities. At the Middle Tennessee Conservatory, he mentors young composers in hybrid techniques, polyrhythmic structures, and DAW-based workflows, encouraging them to embrace technology as a creative partner. His influence extends beyond the classroom, as he helps students gain visibility in the digital era and equips them to thrive in an evolving musical landscape.

Through his relentless curiosity, innovative spirit, and commitment to artistic growth, Eric Schultheiss is redefining what it means to be a composer in the 21st century. His work is a testament to the power of bridging tradition and technology, and to the limitless frontiers that await those willing to explore them.

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http://thenextommuter.bandcamp.com

I create ambient music, drones, and soundscapes that invite deep listening.

Recorded with guitar, pedals, and laptop in my small one-man studio.

"Live where your heart can be given and your life starts to unfold." – Tommy Hall.

#experimental #improvisation #nowave #stoner #psych #kraut #noiserock #punk #folklore.

Adam Majdecki-Janicki (1985) has been writing poetry, lyrics, composing, playing, and recording since 1998. His most important achievements to date include his debut poetry collection “Siva in Rags” (Kendra Steiner Editions, USA, 2008), the vinyl and CD “Second Hand Man” (Mimics Cool, Poland, 2011), the CD-R and vinyl “Stoned Gypsy Wanderer” (Kendra Steiner Editions, USA, 2014 / Ramble Records, Australia, 2021), the experimental/ambient album “Eimi” (Snow in Water Records, France, 2020), the vinyl album of his group Säure Adler (Ramble Records, Australia, 2021), and countless other physical and digital releases worldwide.

Handmade (Experimental) (Ambient) Sound (Art)

Velvet Something Superdark is 1/2 of  https://soundcloud.com/snow_omen

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The Next Commuter