This is what I made in response to this week's Naviar Haiku challenge... 5 preset sounds modulating with the volume and effects on Garageband, picking notes and keeping spaces over a two note Mellotron drone. 

I took the image two nights ago at the edge of St James' Park in London. When on .. a Nightwalk.

This is the information about the Haiku and links to Naviar Records:

night walk
sudden shower-
the smell of rain

Paul Engel is a poet living in Chicagoland. His poems have recently appeared in: Hummingbird, Hedgerow, Failed Haiku, ubu, Poetry Pea and tsuri-dōrō. His mini-chapbook Talking to Bugs was recently published by The Origami Project in 2022.  You can find more of his poems posted on twitter @LaughingMonki.

Seven days to make music in response to the assigned haiku: to participate visit https://www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku

Deadline: 7th September 2022

haiku by Paul Engel  https://twitter.com/LaughingMonki

Nightwalk (naviarhaiku452)

Night Rain - Naviarhaiku 452

naviarhaiku452:
night walk
sudden shower-
the smell of rain

haiku: Paul Engel  https://twitter.com/LaughingMonki
image: Dezaldy Irfan https://unsplash.com/@ddezaldy
for the Naviar Records Haiku Music Challenge www.naviarrecords.com/about/naviar-haiku/

Sudden Shower [NaviarHaiku452]

The EuclRhymic Chromaticon | Octave Leap

The Euclidean Chromaticon | Octave Leap - disquiet0564

Midori: processed bass
Nekbhet: pianos
Syntania: vocals
Crampdread: tom-toms, agogo bells
Cramphand: upright bass
Crampmail: clavinet
Crampmeet: synth horns
Crampmeat: feedback
Sinny: vibraslap, sticks, bulb horn, slide whistle, synth knocks
Tooth: electric guitar

More on this 564th weekly Disquiet Junto project — Octave Lept (The Assignment: Work an octave leap — or more than one — into a piece of music) — at: https://disquiet.com/0564/

More on the Disquiet Junto at: https://disquiet.com/junto/

Subscribe to project announcements here: https://tinyletter.com/disquiet-junto/

Project discussion takes place on llllllll.co: https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0564-octave-lept/

King Tut Strut (disquiet0564)

I'm oh too familiar with nightmares, often wish for sweeter dreams. Glad to know more of the C69 chord then. I had great fun doing this with the Garageband Clavs, strings and Steinway. Apart from a couple of accidental notes I just just the notes of the chord, evoking the nightmare through pitch bend, flangers and phasers.

More on this 568th weekly Disquiet Junto project — Slumber Mill (The Assignment: Make music inspired by a key chord from sleep research) — at: https://disquiet.com/0568/

Thanks to Glitcher for proposing this project.

More on the Disquiet Junto at: https://disquiet.com/junto/

Subscribe to project announcements here: https://tinyletter.com/disquiet-junto/

Project discussion takes place on llllllll.co: https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0568-slumber-mill/

The cover image for this project is from DALL·E 2, where “piano chord, sleep, vaporwave, green, pink” was the prompt.

nightmare into slumber (disquiet0568)

Disquiet Junto Project 0573: Float Mode
The Assignment: Add material atop a pre-existing beat to form a complete track.

Note: This week’s project is the second part of a two-parter, following up last week’s, but you don’t need to have participated last week in order to do this one.

Step 1: You will be adding musical elements atop beats created last week by other members of the Disquiet Junto. Select a beat. There are beats from 30 or so musicians in the SoundCloud playlist:

https://soundcloud.com/disquiet/sets/disquiet-junto-project-0572 7

If you search for the project tag, you’ll find a few extras, I believe, from folks who did more than one:

https://soundcloud.com/search?q=disquiet0572

And there are two Bandcamp and one YouTube tracks in the discussion thread, along with details on many of the other entries:

https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0572-rhythm-kit/

Step 2: Add material to the beat you selected in Step 1. You can rework the beat if you like, even combine beats, but assuming you have limited time, the focus of your effort should be what you add, not what you do with the pre-existing material.

Step 3: When posting your track, be sure to credit which track(s) you employed as the foundation for your work.

Eight Important Steps When Your Track Is Done:

Step 1: Include “disquiet0573” (no spaces or quotation marks) in the name of your tracks.

Step 2: If your audio-hosting platform allows for tags, be sure to also include the project tag “disquiet0573” (no spaces or quotation marks). If you’re posting on SoundCloud in particular, this is essential to subsequent location of tracks for the creation of a project playlist.

Step 3: Upload your tracks. It is helpful but not essential that you use SoundCloud to host your tracks.

Step 4: Post your track in the following discussion thread at llllllll.co https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0573-float-mode/

Step 5: Annotate your track with a brief explanation of your approach and process.

Step 6: If posting on social media, please consider using the hashtag #DisquietJunto so fellow participants are more likely to locate your communication.

Step 7: Then listen to and comment on tracks uploaded by your fellow Disquiet Junto participants.

Step 8: Also join in the discussion on the Disquiet Junto Slack. Send your email address to marc@disquiet.com for Slack inclusion.

Note: Please post one track for this weekly Junto project. If you choose to post more than one, and do so on SoundCloud, please let me know which you’d like added to the playlist. Thanks.

Additional Details:

Length: The length is up to you. You don’t need to stick with the length of the original beat.

Upload: When participating in this project, be sure to include a description of your process in planning, composing, and recording it. This description is an essential element of the communicative process inherent in the Disquiet Junto. Photos, video, and lists of equipment are always appreciated.

Download: It is always best to set your track as downloadable and allowing for attributed remixing (i.e., a Creative Commons license permitting non-commercial sharing with attribution, allowing for derivatives).

For context, when posting the track online, please be sure to include this following information:

More on this 573rd weekly Disquiet Junto project – Float Mode (The Assignment: Add material atop a pre-existing beat to form a complete track) – at: https://disquiet.com/0573/

More on the Disquiet Junto at: https://disquiet.com/junto/ 1

Subscribe to project announcements here: https://tinyletter.com/disquiet-junto/

Project discussion takes place on llllllll.co: https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0573-float-mode/

Aftersun (ft.  Freeways)- disquiet0573

January: Fleece Fortitude (disquiet0525)
February: Shifting 23 (disquiet0529)
March: Windy House (disquiet0531)
April: Cooking Up a Storm (disquiet0536)
May: Rototom Rampage (disquiet0543)
June: Warning Code [Secret Word] (disquiet0546)
July: Illuminated Driveway (disquiet0550)
August: Gabbling Blubber (disquiet0556)
September: Tea and Coffee (disquiet0557)
October: The Town Brain (disquiet0561)
November: A Thankful Feast (disquiet0569)
December: We’re Going to the Fair (disquiet0572)

More on this 574th weekly Disquiet Junto project — Audio Journal 2022 (The Assignment: Create a sonic diary of the past year with a dozen (or more) super-brief segments) — at: https://disquiet.com/0574/

More on the Disquiet Junto at: https://disquiet.com/junto/

Subscribe to project announcements here: https://tinyletter.com/disquiet-junto/

Project discussion takes place on llllllll.co: https://llllllll.co/t/disquiet-junto-project-0574-audio-journal-2022/

Calendar Flip 2022 (disquiet0574)

The "Wasteland Survivors" is an atmospheric and immersive audio journey consisting of 8 meticulously crafted tracks. Each piece is designed to capture the essence of survival in desolate, post-apocalyptic settings. This collection is an ideal resource for game developers and content creators seeking to infuse their survival game environments with a soundscape that intensifies the experience of navigating through a barren and unforgiving wasteland.

Features of the "Wasteland Survivors" include:

    Post-Apocalyptic Ambiance: The tracks are imbued with a sense of desolation and resilience, mirroring the harsh conditions and the relentless spirit of survival in wasteland scenarios.

    Varied Musical Themes: From eerie, suspenseful melodies that reflect the uncertainty of a desolate world, to more intense rhythms that accompany moments of danger and combat, the collection offers a broad emotional range.

    Atmospheric Depth: Each composition is layered with textures that enhance the sense of immersion, whether it’s through haunting minimalistic tones or more dynamic, rhythmic patterns.

    Seamless Looping Capability: With gaming environments in mind, the tracks are designed to loop smoothly, allowing for a continuous and unobtrusive audio backdrop that enhances gameplay.

    High-Quality Production: The tracks are produced with high fidelity, ensuring clear and vibrant sound that complements the visual elements of the game.

    Adaptability for Various Game Phases: The music is versatile, fitting seamlessly into different phases of gameplay, from exploration and resource gathering to tense encounters with threats.

The "Wasteland Survivors" is not just a compilation of background tracks; it's an essential component for creating a compelling and immersive post-apocalyptic world. Its evocative soundscapes are designed to elevate the player's experience, making their journey through the wasteland not only a challenge of survival but a deeply atmospheric adventure.

1 - Phat Phrog Studio - Wasteland Survivors - Desperate Hour


In this collaboration, Radboud Mens and I explore the tension between stasis and movement. Operating within the realm of drone and electroacoustic music, we construct a sonic landscape where sustained tones and microscopic events constantly shape and reshape each other. What initially appears static reveals itself to be rich with detail: tiny acoustic shifts breathe life into apparent stillness, inviting focused and attentive listening.

The album emerged from a process where sound research, improvisation, and sound design merge. Self-built instruments, the search for timbre and texture, and recordings of the learning process itself form the foundation of these compositions. Rather than following a traditional musical structure, the result is a sonic field in which the minimal continually transforms depending on the listener’s perspective. This is a layered and handcrafted album that doesn’t narrate, but questions. Marking A Boundary With The Turning Point is not a boundary. It’s an invitation to listen differently.


released June 9, 2025

All music by Ard Janssen & Radboud Mens
Mastered by Stephan Mathieu at Schwebung
Artwork & design by Ard Janssen

Manufactured by Record Industry
Distributed by Clone Distribution

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Night Rain - Naviarhaiku 452

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