i liked this piece but i do wonder how it might have worked in the reverse order: that is, to start with the more or less clean piano and then disintegrate into the spectral layers, as if the melody itself is falling asleep. only a thought.

Really, really good. Reminds me an awful lot of Stars Of The Lid's more austere compositions.

This track makes use of Aphex Twin's new software Samplebrain.

https://gitlab.com/then-try-this/samplebrain

Audio samples used (from Freesound):
Coyotes running during the night in the woods felix.blume
Goose passes.wav straget
Heavy rain lebaston100
City terrace night 2 Sotiris_Laskaris
Bird whistling, robin, single, 13.wav InspectorJ
Birds in Spring (Scotland) BurghRecords

More on this 561st weekly Disquiet Junto project — Samplelicker (The Assignment: Rework environmental sound recordings with Aphex Twin’s new software) — at: https://disquiet.com/0561/

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strain [disquiet0561]

Created for the Disquiet Junto 0561:

"Create a piece of music using Samplebrain. For source audio, only use sounds tagged “bird” or “rain” or “night” from freesound.org 6. Use as many as you like. Be sure to credit the source material when posting your finished track."

Freesound samples:

Nightingale Session - https://freesound.org/people/Martineerok/sounds/242709/
Night Dogs - https://freesound.org/people/SubUnit_FieldRec/sounds/126948/
Jungle night dark atmo: https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/sounds/577790/
Motor in calm city: https://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/622153/
Long Night Violin Strings Sad Mood Dark Thriller Atmo Cinematic: https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/sounds/618143/
Rain Against the Jeep From the Interior 9-20-22: https://freesound.org/people/Fredbjammin/sounds/650969/
Tin roof rain: https://freesound.org/people/cemagar/sounds/120352/
Huge Thunderclap: https://freesound.org/people/Fission9/sounds/576041/
Rain From Under An Umbrella: https://freesound.org/people/jordanrainer325/sounds/534929/ 



Arranged / Mixed in Ableton

Samplelicker (disquiet0561)

naviarhaiku456 – The spring sea

The spring sea:
all day long
undulating, undulating.

One of the four great haiku masters, Yosa Buson studied both Japanese and Chinese poetry. He was also an accomplished painter, and most of his poems were accompanied by paintings, resulting in a more diverse and individual set of works than the one by his main historical influence, Basho.

All day long undulating (naviarhaiku456)

More on this 562nd weekly Disquiet Junto project – Sheep Music (The Assignment: Record something to help someone fall asleep) – at: https://disquiet.com/0562/

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The project’s image was produced using DALL·E 2. “Three sheep floating over a suburban house at night, realistic photograph” was the prompt.

Until Sleep Takes You The Clouds Will Thin

Disquiet Junto | Until Sleep Takes You The Clouds Will Thin - disquiet0562

disquiet 0562
Record something to help someone fall asleep


This track I created today is supposed to help somebody fall asleep *and* have nightmares. That's licit right?

I had this piano track recorded this summer using a guitar pick on my upright piano, along with some regularly played notes and chords. Very simple , very spacious and lovely natural sound.
Just added some synth noises and Valhalla Supermassive. Easy and rewarding Thursday afternoon.
Cheers
DD

Composed and recorded by dd in paris, Oct 6th 2022

photo by jaroslav devia

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Yes, You Are Asleep (disquiet0562)

Plato had no time nor patience for anyone who enjoyed the comforts of the unconscious. “Asleep, man is useless,” he wrote. “He may as well be dead. It [is] a disgrace and unworthy of a gentleman if he devotes the whole of any night to sleep.”

René Descartes felt differently. In Discourse on Method he wrote, “Asleep we can in the same way imagine ourselves possessed of another body and that we see other stars and another earth.” Descartes may have had a point; he passed away from pneumonia due to traveling in sub-zero predawn temperatures. Legend has it that his philosophy pupil Queen Christina of Sweden was an early riser and demanded lessons at five in the morning.

Suss Müsik occasionally wakes in the wee hours at two or three in the morning, working or reading for a bit, then returning to bed a few hours later. The quality of sleep at that hour is richly luxurious, a deep enveloping wave of inanimate bliss. Upon waking, the first question that comes to mind is “What day is it?”

This piece was created to at first engage with, and then slowly disentangle, the busy rhythms of the mind. It was performed on handmade synth/MIDI devices and recorded live to 8-track. The title is derived from the part of the brain that produces melatonin.

More on this 562nd weekly Disquiet Junto project — Sheep Music (The Assignment: Record something to help someone fall asleep) — at: https://disquiet.com/0562/

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Suprachiasmatic [Disquiet0562]

Polyphonic drone sequence, sounds created in Pure Data.

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The project’s image was produced using DALL·E 2. “Three sheep floating over a suburban house at night, realistic photograph” was the prompt.

Goodnight (disquiet0562)

This composition was created for the Disquiet Junto Project 0562: Sheep Music.

Here’s a copy of my post on the Disquiet Junto 0562 discussion thread:
When I was younger, I used to listen to jazz at low volume when working on art or design projects late into the night and early morning. Something about that genre at that hour, was calming and meditative. Going to sleep after that was pretty effortless. These days, I rarely stay up too late working on art projects but when I do,  I might listen to some lofi hip hop before eventually heading off into slumberland. The unobtrusive soundtrack and slow BPM, has a similar relaxing effect on me as jazz.

I have very little experience producing lofi, but decided to experiment in that genre and see what happens. Ended up using mostly loops and samples processed and arranged in Ableton Live. Not sure how close I came within the definition of lofi, but I was sleepy after I finished, so at least it helped in successfully completing the assignment for me.

More on this 562nd weekly Disquiet Junto project – Sheep Music (The Assignment: Record something to help someone fall asleep) – at: https://disquiet.com/0562/
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Moon Waves (disquiet0562)

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Alpine Peaks: RPG Piano Music Collection" - Where Serenity Meets Adventure

Imagine... the calming whisper of piano keys painting a picture of snow-capped peaks and sprawling valleys. Alpine Peaks: RPG Piano Music Collection isn't about fast-paced action; it's about softly immersing your players in the calm charm of your RPG world.

Picture this:

    Tranquil village life: Delicate melodies evoke the warmth of crackling fires and friendly faces, setting the stage for relaxed moments and heartfelt connections.
    Mystical exploration: Gentle, cascading notes capture the peaceful ambiance of sun-dappled forests and hidden wonders, encouraging curiosity and discovery.
    Reflective moments: Tender chords create a space for quiet contemplation, allowing players to truly connect with their characters and the world around them.

More than just music, Alpine Peaks enhances your storytelling:

    Emotional tapestry: From the quiet anticipation of starting a journey to the bittersweet satisfaction of reaching a goal, each track weaves a subtle emotional thread, enriching your narrative.
    Serene atmosphere: Gentle piano melodies provide a calming backdrop, allowing players to fully immerse themselves in your world without overwhelming intensity.
    Royalty-free license: Use the music freely in your projects, knowing that the focus remains on creating a peaceful and engaging experience for your players.

Whether you're a game developer crafting a heartfelt adventure or a content creator setting the mood for a relaxing tabletop session, Alpine Peaks adds a touch of casual elegance to your RPG.

Embark on a journey of gentle exploration. Get "Alpine Peaks: RPG Piano Music Collection" for only $19.99!

3 - Phat Phrog Studio - Alpine Peaks - Mysteries of the Frost

Just recorded live on my son's keyboard, my daughter listening to... Blessings to our three marvellous kids. Blessings to you, dear listener. Your support means the world. Love

Lullaby 1

All here, in reality, are works in progress and are therefore apt to change at any time. All those except XIII Sisters and RAW which, as many of you may have done, I literally gave away in return for their placement in a library. Something I won't be doing again any time soon. If you have a use for something you hear here please just ask.

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ChatGTP said of AI Music...
'Creative AI tools can be seen as sophisticated plagiarism software, as they do not produce genuinely original content but rather emulate and modify existing works by artists subtly enough to circumvent copyright laws'

Sometimes it takes a dispassionate, independent view to actually see the truth of it ...

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There are links to XiiixxiQ below. Your mileage may vary as to whether it decides to work on your system or not. It only runs on a Mac because I really don't have time to do all the necessary work to make it compatible with anything other than my 2015 MacBook Pro :-(. It is still being developed (for my own use) and improved, and I may yet get round to doing another release if I can find the time to tidy it all up.

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