This one was originally going to be a new version of a track that I completed some years ago called ‘Kenobi’ (I’m such a pathetic Star Wars nerd). Sometimes it’s good to revisit old pieces and see what new and interesting ideas you can come up with. 

So it began with this track. However, soon into the production process it became clear that the main melody that was originally meant to underpin the whole project just wasn’t working, so it was completely removed.

The finished result is a track left unrecognisable but one that needs to be as it is. I suppose some tracks kind of make themselves - they ask you to build them in a certain way and you are helpless to refuse, even if it means cutting out elements that initially seem as if they may be fundamental to the whole.

If this piece of music makes your brain happy, then please ‘like’, comment and repost. Many thanks in advance.

Kenobi Breaks

This is the third version of GPS that I’ve done over the last six or seven years. The first and second versions of this were made under the notion that I was homaging a jungle track called ‘The Navigator’ by Aphrodite. Much to my embarrassment, it turns out that the operative part of his track was in fact sampled from a piece of excellent prog rock stoner music by Ozric Tentacles called ‘White Rhino Tea’. It only took me 25 years or so to find that out - not bad, eh? My lack of basic general musical knowledge never ceases to astonish. 

So, huge respect to Ozric Tentacles and a big thumbs up to Aphrodite, who, in all honesty, did some beautiful work with that sample.

My apologies for the unavoidable wall of sound toward the finish, but I just couldn’t find another way to do it without taking part of the track’s soul away. Hope you’ll forgive my ineptitude!

If you like this track, please give it a ‘like’, a comment and a repost. Massive thanks in advance. 

If you don’t like it, then simply roll your eyes and move on to another track, making this just another wasted and forgotten experience.

GPS (Orphic Groove Mix)

Made with deepest respect to both Bernard Herrmann and Elmer Bernstein.

A re-edit of a track I completed a while ago, posted, then deleted; the reason being that it was a little long-winded in its original form.

This version relies less on the theme that relates to the title, that being a simplistic recreation of a snippet taken from the soundtrack to the movie/s ‘Cape Fear’.

This version is more centred on the finale, which goes almost unchanged, except for a couple of important level adjustments. 

I feel that my original attempt (apart from being too long) was bordering on self-indulgence, trying to be bigger than it was - kind of like putting a suit on a chimpanzee, which was something I didn’t absorb until I’d posted it.

This is still a bit of an overly bold track, but I hope this edit manages to retain the spirit of the first version whilst being a little less up itself.

Your feedback, positive or otherwise, would be highly appreciated, and I hope you’ll ‘like’, comment and repost. Massive thanks in advance.

Cape Fear (Positive Edit)

This one’s a bit leftfield in terms of its structure, mixing and the liberal use of automated delay. I love delay. 

Tried to make something a tad more relaxed and less self-conscious than usual - kind of trying to play, arrange and tweak nonchalantly...

If you reckon I’ve done a reasonable job with this, then please click the heart, insert a friendly comment and maybe even repost it. As always, many thanks in advance.

Moloko Plus Drencrom

“Try looking into that place where you dare not look. You’ll find me there staring out at you.” - Paul Muad’Dib

This one has been uploaded before, but it was far from perfect. This version is a complete redesign and while it’s certainly not flawless, it’s greatly improved and hopefully ready for your measured discernment.

Its inception is partially thanks to an unbelievable free synth called Synth One by AudioKit, a self-modified preset of which (Synthwave 1974) gave me the pattern of the arpeggio that forms the basis of this track.

If you enjoy this then please click the heart, comment and repost. As always, massive thanks in advance.

Usul No Longer Needs The Module

As you may notice after the introductory segment of the track, this is a remix/reimagining of ‘Graham’s Theme’ by Michel Rubini. Part of the OST for Michael Mann’s stylish and heavily stylised movie ‘Manhunter’, the original track hit me hard while watching the movie, and it quickly became apparent that I had no choice but to do something with it. There are a few covers out there and they are all really great, but, as usual, I had little interest in attempting a straight cover. However, it was super important to borrow heavily from Mr. Rubini, with upmost respect to him, of course, making this work essentially a remix.

So, I wanted the operative chord progression to stand out and slightly jar the listener when introduced, drawing more attention to the change, so the intro’s chords are of my own creation and do not flow into the next segment as naturally as Michel Rubini’s did. Also, this remix is less melodic than the original, due in part to my utter laziness and incompetence, but there is the introduction of an interesting bass instrument and you might notice a lot of ‘synthy’ fun with arpeggiation towards the end of the track, which hopefully compensates for my previous slack.

The finished result is a track that I hope is complimentary to the original, not it any way an attempt at betterment or dismissal of Michel Rubini’s track, which is a true masterpiece and infinitely superior to my version.

If you enjoy this work, then please like, comment and repost. Massive thanks in advance.

Manhunter

Many years ago, a scientist called John B Calhoun conducted a series of experiments relating to overpopulation, using rodents as his test subjects. Each iteration was initialised with the manufactured creation of a “utopian” society, one of which was ‘Universe 25’, inhabited by some of my most cherished kindred-spirits - a group of innocent little mice.

This track attempts to reflect the good intention and excitement behind this experiment, as opposed to the actual outcome, which was nothing short of horrific.

Your ‘likes’, comments and reposts are, as always, most welcome and deeply appreciated. Massive thanks in advance.

This is Universe 25

Back in the day, almost everything associated with Star Wars bubbled with excitement, adventure and a certain sense of grandeur (delusional or not), along with the mystique of the philosophical and theological aspects of the saga. Sometime in the early ‘90s, AFX did a track which he initially called ‘Jedi’ and it was simply amazing. Later on it was renamed ‘On The Romance Tip’ and honestly, that change took away a little of the magic gifted to it by its original title.

Nowadays Star Wars is, at the very least, a deeply divisive franchise and so I don’t expect everybody to appreciate the title, but please, please - when you think of a Jedi, try to picture Luke as a young man with the world at his feet and a cyborg for a dad, or Obi-Wan as a silver-haired proponent of deep mysticism and the ways of a lone warrior. You get my drift?

So on to the music! I was fairly happy with the original mix of this track (currently out of stock), but I felt that some of the initial themes could be extended and modified, with some new chords introduced toward the end, giving it a heavily remixed feel. In fact, other than most of the original instruments staying the same it has gone through some serious alteration. It’s not really better or worse than the original - just different.

By the way, just to clarify, this track has literally nothing to do with Richard D. James.

If this track topples your walker, then please ‘like’, comment and repost. Many thanks in advance.

One More Jedi (Way Many Mix)

This one is a chilled, dreamy, yet somewhat exhilarating old school dubstep number. The initial version bounced was overly simplistic and it was okay, but the damn thing was screaming to be fleshed out - so here we are, with the addition of a few extra bells and whistles (not literally, of course). Having said that, you’re not about to witness any kind of mind-blowing technical wizardry - a simple man does simple things.

Originally, the track was abandoned purposefully before the cake was baked as a little experiment with the idea that sometimes less is more. It turns out, once in a while, that less is less and more is in fact more.

The first iteration was saved with the title ‘Oceanic (Dripping Cave Levels)’, due to the fact that it kept bringing to mind a weird mental image of a chubby little pre-shroom Mario scampering through his subterranean wonderland. I never lost sight of that peculiar vision, but the title was too clunky, so here we are with ‘Naica Mine’. If this strange title piques your interest, just Google it…

Should this piece of work cleanse your chakras, then please ‘like’, comment and repost. May your pot overflow with pleasure and abundance, and your seed find welcoming ground.

Naica Mine

It’s an odd journey, life. Everything happens when you least expect it and nothing is quite as it initially appears. For those who have become aware, there are signposts everywhere, yet to the others, those messages are mere coincidences. This is the true folly of the sane person.

If this track peaks your frequencies, then please do click on the heart and maybe let me know what you think. Massive thanks in advance.

Life Hz (so release)

Build a sturdy foundation and the rest will naturally follow.

Search: Tree of Life

Welcome To Yesod

Many machines on Ix…

This piece was fairly challenging to produce and initially it just wasn’t working - that is until I introduced a deep bass drone, which keeps going throughout the vast majority of the track. Once I’d added that bass, the rest slid fairly easily into being.

Really hope you enjoy this one. If you do, please like, comment and repost. Much obliged.

Folding From Ix

A few years back I made a track called ‘Dreamwerk’ and this piece takes some ideas from it and dresses itself up dubstep fashion.

Not one for strict genre compliance, it is almost accidental that I’ve made anything even close to dubstep.

Had a bit of a nightmare with the wobble bass and some timing issues with the midsection of the arrangement, but the rest fell together fairly easily.

This was purposefully made with as few bells and whistles as possible, so as not to overcomplicate the mix, giving (with any luck) a more raw yet humble result. Hope it doesn’t come across as lazy…

If this stirs your cauldron, then your ‘like’, comment and repost would be most welcome. Massive thanks in advance!

The Craft (Nitewerk)

A few years ago, I discovered a great old tune by Sneaker Pimps. Following the usual trail of breadcrumbs on YouTube, from a garage version of ‘Spin Spin Sugar’ (the Armand Van Helden remix), then on to the original, I eventually came across ‘Post-Modern Sleaze’. Highly impressed, my inevitable need to do something with it’s ideas popped up once again and I began production of this track.

As you may or may not know, I really don’t like to sample other people’s work - it started off as a phobia and it’s now just habitual. It probably weakens the quality of my work, but at least I can say “I’ve done it myself”. So, there are no vocals and I cherrypicked my favourite compositional elements, leading to a typically repetitive and fairly limited electronic adventure.

The reason that I didn’t call this track a remix is because of the enormous difference in sound and feel between itself and ‘Post-Modern Sleaze’, however, I have signposted its roots clearly with the title.

I really hope that you don’t consider me a musical thief and I’d hope that if you do, then you’ll think of me as a well intentioned Robin Hood type - it’s all done out of love.

So, enormous respect/admiration/apologies to Sneaker Pimps, who I believe are back on the scene with some relatively newish material on SoundCloud. If you have a spare few minutes, why not go over there and give some love?

Oh, I must mention the title again and assure you that the ‘LA’ reference is purely coincidental (if you believe in coincidences) and the track was already bounced and titled before I knew that Sneaker Pimps are now apparently LA based… weird.

I hope this track spins your sugar. If it does, please ‘like’, comment and repost. Massive thanks in advance.

LA Sleaze

Born into battle of The Water of Life, this unholy Sister of the crysknife.

Enter: Alia

This offering means very little in the grand scheme of things, but I urge you to investigate the word ‘theosis’ - it might be more important than you think…

If this track transubstantiates your wafer, then please ‘like’, repost and follow me for more of the same.

Theotic Flux

Bless the Maker and His water.
Bless the coming and going of Him.
May His passage cleanse the world.
May He keep the world for His people.

Maker

This mix was created for my dear wife, who can’t bare all the energetic beats that I usually litter my tracks with. So this is a stripped down, slowed down version with a little more work put in on the spiritual side of things, with atmospherics being emphasised.

I’ve got to be honest and say that I probably prefer this mix to my original, but it’s horses for courses as they say. Please give the original version a listen and let me know what you think - I’d be genuinely interested in your honest opinion.

Naica Mine (Skin Mix)

I accidentally ripped-off Aphrodite and QED (Aladdin). Genuine mistake, but one which I was both unwilling and unable to rectify. Forgiveness, please.

Sapien

Abandoned at the first semi-appropriate juncture…

…And on the seventh day He chilled on the digital beach, soaking in the light of His mouse-shadowed moon and rejoicing at the glory of shimmering synth waves.

Nazarene Rise

A bit of an old school Detroitesque sound going on here, with an interesting metallic faux electric guitar lead and the usual uplifting vibe that I tend to go for. Enjoy.

Fill 4k

Dreamy, aggressive electronica with both dubstep and old-school hardcore elements.

Hope you like this one - if you do, please let me know in the usual ways. Thanks in advance for your support.

Bring In Feyd And Rabban

This track was created completely for, and is dedicated to, a wonderful, caring and devoted mother who sadly had to leave her children behind, well before any parent should. Belle departed at such a young age, leaving two beautiful kids who, in good times and bad, will mourn her forever.

Belle’s Song (The Angels’ Share)

Analogue Bubblebath by Aphex Twin is one of the greatest pieces of electronica to ever grace our ears, so this was quite an intimidating project to take on.

I properly hope that this remix doesn’t offend anybody - it was born out of love and stupidity and is actually a little embarrassing when you compare it to the sublimity of the original. 

The chords used were plucked quickly and impulsively from the ether and there is also some brazen preset implementation, for which I am genuinely sorry.

In all honesty, there was so much more work to do on this, but in the end it was a simple choice between either finalising the project or losing my tiny little mind.

Huge respect and admiration, as well as heartfelt apologies to Mr. Richard D. James, a limitlessly clever bloke who leaves most others cowering in his shadow. He also knows exactly where your girlfriend is.

AFX - Analogue Bubblebath (Usul's Stripwash Remix)

So, this is actually a cheeky little remix of ‘The Theme’ by Unique 3, a track originally created by them back in 1989. I decided to omit that fact from the title, because I know lots of people avoid listening to remixes for various reasons - sorry for the mild subterfuge.

No samples from the original, new chords and an emotional divergence that I hope pleases you.

Made with much love and respect to Unique 3 - true trailblazers of their time. If you’ve never heard the original versions, please do look them up - you might be pleasantly surprised…

Thetheme

This track was made with sincere respect and the deepest admiration to Kraftwerk, some of the greatest pioneers of electronic music, without whom the modern musical landscape would have been very different.

Tour De France is without a doubt one of my favourite tracks of all time. At the age of 9 or 10, I bore sole responsibility for wrecking our VHS copy of Breakin’ (or ‘Breakdance - The Movie’ to give it its UK title), as I became transfixed and obsessed with Boogaloo Shrimp’s legendary broom scene and the astonishing music that accompanied it. Seriously, I rewound the shit out of that tape!

So, many years later, I still love it and have finally worked up the courage to attempt a re-imagining. Remixing such a classic proved to be an intimidating task, to the point that I barely used the original for reference for fear of being put off the job altogether.

I am aware that my version is in a different key and rather slow when compared to the original, but I just worked from my heart outwards and this is the result.

If you like this track, please hit the appropriate icons, leave a comment and maybe even share it with other likeminded electronic music enthusiasts.

Kraftwerk - Tour De France (Usul's retinax 5 remix)

This track was made with lots of love, just as she was.

Let me know what you think. Cheers.

Robyn's World (edit)

This track is the result of the first collaboration between me and my Father, Pete. We got together a few summers ago, drank a little alcohol, set up the equipment and then Pete jammed for half an hour. The whole piece is based upon a short electric guitar part obtained from that session - I merely filled the idea out, creating the track around it. Our tastes in music are fairly different (just a generational thing), so I initially had some doubt that we’d be able to combine two such different musical backgrounds, but upon hearing him play as I recorded, I knew that we could make something good. If you like our work, then please let us both know by liking, commenting and reposting.

First RePeter

Remastered for your aural pleasure.

What a strange and pointless death for Tasha - killed by some tar! Smoking does that, too... Sometimes I miss cigarettes.

If you get on with this track, please like, comment and repost. My sincere thanks in advance.

Tasha Yar (dream4me)

Not a huge deal to say about this, other than it’s pretty much as dark as I like to get. Straying much further from the light would likely cause me considerable emotional trauma.

Please let me know what you think by dropping in a comment. If you enjoy it, then your ‘likes’ and reposts are most welcome. Thanks in advance.

Mr. Pink

Any perceived signs of musical or technological competency will appear by random chance only.

Seriously, I have no idea what I’m doing or what on God’s green earth is going on.

Usul Foundation

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