On a recent trip down to Melbourne, Phil spent a couple of days with Timmus at his place in the foothills of the Dandenong ranges.

One day, they took their digital audio recorders down to the local wetlands for an audio adventure, collecting sounds and experiences that they’ve woven together in this sonic postcard from Upper Ferntree Gully.

They started at the marshes, with birds and frogs heralding their arrival, but which soon went quiet.

They meander through the bush, discovering all sorts of sounds, and coming across a drone pilot practising for his license, the drone’s motor whirring an electric song. 

Encountering the zing and thwack of the local archery range, finding archers firing arrows at wooden targets with their bows.

Pausing by the creek, little waterfalls trickling over rocks, they angle their microphones into the gully to record the water fumbling down the slope.

Walking up the path, the crunch of gravel underfoot, Timmus taking off into the distance, then returning with increasing velocity, ending with a skid right next to the microphone.

The tap of drumsticks on a metal sign, rhythmic hand claps and finger snaps in the reverb chamber created by a strange metal bin, its purpose unknown.

All these sounds and more, woven together to tell this little story, the only additions being a slowed down synth, tuning forks and a simple loping baseline.

All these sounds and more, woven together to tell this little story, the only additions being a slowed down synth, solfeggio frequency tuning forks, heart chakra crystal bowl and a simple loping bassline created with a semi acoustic bass guitar. 

To best enjoy, find a quiet spot where you won’t be disturbed for 10 minutes, whack some headphones on and take off on a sonic journey into the wilderness of Upper Ferntree Gully.

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Timmus and Phil Smart - Sonic Postcard Part One - Upper Ferntree Gully (free download)

Multidimensional-Multifunctional Being of Light

Hailing from the back drop of Melbourne city and an upbringing immersed in music and the wilderness; Skwid is fusing many different elements of sound to bring a fresh taste of psychedelic electronica to the dance ground.

With many years experience and exploration of organic and synthesised sounds, Skwid walks a line between deep, diverse soundscapes and full power rhythm heavy energies.


Other projects:
Modal. [Techno/House] http://www.soundcloud.com/modaltechno
Octofreak [148+] - http://www.soundcloud.com/octofreak
DenseOne [D&B/BASS] - https://soundcloud.com/denseone

With a longtime passion for UFO style beats, electronic weirdness & uncharted sound territories, Jules has been crafting his vision of funky beat driven underground techno for some years now. No stranger to raves, lasers and lsd culture, in his music you will find a rather specific orientation of underground trippy beat driven micro house and techno.
The more dust on the tube pre amp, the better and warmer the dub bass, and the sonic experiments feel like they always just be beginning!

Some core influences include Perlon, Minibar, Jeff Mills, Luke Vibert, Aphex Twin, John Cage, Sonic Youth and Yo La Tengo. 

Original music can found on:
@smash-bang-records
@motiontheorymusic
@4plaerecords
@samani
@frucht-label
@conceptualrec
@noisy-nose-record
@lightsouttoronto-1
@interplanetare
@real-rhythm

& more!

Music is our greatest creation.
The universe will still hear it long after we are gone.

Music Journalist at Decoded Magazine Australia

https://decodedmagazine.com/author/johndaly

@decodedmagazine

Owner and writer at Down Under Sound

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@downundersound

Owner and writer at Underground Sound

DISCOVER
BRISBANE'S
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@undergroundsoundau

Visual artist with a hobby to make beats ^^

From the lush, green embrace of the Dandenong Ranges, emerges Timmus, a sonic architect mapping the uncharted territories of sound. His name, a subtle reversal of "summit," hints at a collective climb, a voyage into the heart of vibration. "Music is the air in every breath," he declares, a testament to a life lived in resonant harmony.

As the owner and director of the Australian label Smash Bang Records, Timmus is a prolific artist with a diverse range of sonic explorations. He crafts and performs under various aliases, each a unique facet of his artistic vision: Sacred Summit, Micro Jaxon, Swingtime Paradigm, and Psymus Drummit. He also lends his rhythmic prowess as the hybrid drummer for The Oddness & Band.

These projects, along with his solo work, showcase his ability to seamlessly blend genres and push the boundaries of sonic exploration.
He is a weaver of sound, a collector of auditory fragments, a builder of sonic sanctuaries. From the tender age of four, nestled in the quiet of rural Victoria, he crafted instruments and captured sonic impressions on cassette. By twelve, he was sculpting sonic landscapes with digital tools, foreshadowing his future as a master of auditory alchemy.

Timmus is a prism, refracting sound into a spectrum of artistic expressions. His DJ sets are not mere performances but immersive journeys, blurring the lines between genres, inviting listeners to transcend the ordinary. He is a sonic archaeologist, unearthing the hidden frequencies of the world. Field recordings, tribal rhythms, minimalist whispers, and sacred harmonies merge into a tapestry of sound. He crafts instruments from the remnants of the everyday, coaxing forgotten melodies from discarded objects. His vision: a "universal gathering of beings and cultures," a symphony of micro-sounds that heal and unite.

In the tranquil haven of Artimmus / Creative Concepts & Studio Recording, nestled amidst the whispering trees of the Dandenong Ranges, Timmus extends his artistry to others. He offers a sanctuary for creative souls, a space where the intangible becomes real. He captures the essence of sound, from the raw energy of a live performance to the subtle nuances of a spoken word. He crafts sonic healing journeys and collaborates with artists to bring their visions to life.

Having released his music on labels across the globe and remixed prominent artists, Timmus has performed at festivals worldwide, his performances leaving trails of sonic stardust.
Timmus invites you to join him on his climb, a journey into the heart of sound, a quest for the peak of sonic consciousness.

Where Sound Lives:
 * Soundcloud:
 https://soundcloud.com/timmus1
 * Sacred Summit: https://soundcloud.com/sacred-summit-946713312
 * Micro Jaxon: https://soundcloud.com/microjaxon
 * Swingtime Paradigm: https://soundcloud.com/swingtime-paradigm
 * To Connect: djtimmus@gmail.com
