February Album Writing Month - FAWM.ORG

the awkward sleep (@theawkwardsleep)

progress: 20

winner!
joined: February 7 2011
location: Wisconsin, USA
website: www.soundcloud.com/theawkwardsleep
influences: deerhunter, washed out, ratatat, tv on the radio, cut copy, st vincent, portishead, hot chip, mum, bjork, bon iver, m83, the antlers, sufjan stevens, the notwist....that sort of thing

Bio

rupa nataraj (lyrics, vocals, synths and beats, keys, bass)
tyler wood (guitar, drums, synths, beats, drum machines, kaossilator, keyboards...whatever of the many instruments we have really.)

Second year of fawm. Striving to mix quality and quantity this year.
We do a little of everything, depending on our general mood or whatever groove we're in that day. Sometimes more organic, bass/guitar riffs with a bit of beat boxing for a beat, other times total dancey electronica with synths and to make it even more confusing, sometimes acoustic folk songs.

So I guess we're a bit ADD and we like it that way.

This year, tyler and I are trying a new approach, we kind of are working solo on different songs, and coming together at the end to do little bits for eachother...so there'll probably be a difference in ideas that change with whomever is writing the main part...
i think i'll be doing more electro vibes---hes going more with the indie rock feel...so it'll be interesting to see what we get... trying to make an actual album this year.

Up for collaborations-send it on over.
we give full permission to anyone who would like to:
* play any of my songs on FAWM radio / podcast etc.
* cover, remix or sample any of my songs

If you like what you hear, then like us on facebook and we'll be posting stuff all the time on there...
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Awkward-Sleep/106475036148698

2/29--So, we have like 5 songs in the making, so im posting them.. some locked, some totally and completely unfinished....

2012 Songs

1	He liked it running yellow (lily's story)	27 comments // 3 months ago
2	Steep	20 comments // 3 months ago
3	Happy baggage	16 comments // 3 months ago
4	The Night's bird song	10 comments // 3 months ago
5	Summer fling (with Lindsey Kesler)	7 comments // 3 months ago
6	Coaster	14 comments // 3 months ago
7	They will say (with bitshred)	10 comments // 3 months ago
8	Symphony of no sound	14 comments // 3 months ago
9	Key to my house (with ankara)	12 comments // 3 months ago
10	Just that	9 comments // 3 months ago
11	another forest (with looprication)	12 comments // 3 months ago
12	We All Dance Like Fire (with cloudboy)	12 comments // 3 months ago
13	Cold War Tower (with bokonon)	1 comment // 2 months ago
14	Cold War Tower (with kenjku)	3 comments // 2 months ago
15	Players of soul	zong // 2 months ago
16	Forsaken	3 comments // 2 months ago
17	Grey	4 comments // 2 months ago
18	Rainbow7	2 comments // 2 months ago
19	Fallacy of you	zong // 2 months ago
20	subtraction (with mousebulb)	4 comments // 2 months ago

Soundboard

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adforperu 2 months ago

Thanks for the lovely comments again Ru, they make me very happy Got a few of yours to listen to still (along with a lot of other stuff!) - will hopefully get round to it all very soon!
mousebulb 2 months ago

Consider me a believer then!
debrandio 2 months ago

if you see Kay tell her I think ya'll are well played. Okay?
...one of my favorite things I've come across this fawm.
kenjku 2 months ago

Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate it Yes, I hope to meet you both in the future as well!
dasbinky 2 months ago

Hey there! Hope you'll be able to make the Madison FOP. 3/10/12, 7pm, my place on the Far West side of Madison. Drop me an email at dasbinky@dasbinky.com for more info. Rock on.
cloudboy 2 months ago

I don't think you ruined my song at all! On the contrary, I think you made it something fuller. Thanks!
cloudboy 2 months ago

Hey guys, congrats on your 20! And thanks so much for being so supportive of my little babies. Looking forward to crossing paths in the future.
ptr 2 months ago

Congratulations on being a "winner"! You've uploaded some really great tracks this year and I've got to say that you're amongst some of my favourite musicians I've discovered on FAWM, so thank you
susyblue 2 months ago

hey thanks for your comment Rupa and go you, 20 songs! i have a few tunes up on soundcloud but don't use it that much, got songs on itunes etc if you're keen. See you next year!
looprication 2 months ago

Hey Ru,

Would love to get a wav of another forest when you have a sec... been getting very positive comments on it (of course), thanks again for your help, your talents, and your voice. See ya very soon, and I fully intend to take you up on your suggestion.
expendablefriend 2 months ago

Hi Rupa, I'd love to do a collab some time, but I'm afraid I'm done now for this FAWM - busy with other stuff for the rest of this week. Will be back to listen to your songs, though. Much listening to catch up on in March
capriciousangel 2 months ago

This goes for all your songs - your voice is fantastic, rupa - like raw silk. All beautiful
kenjku 2 months ago

Hey guys! How's the song coming?? I can't wait to hear it!
chasingandromeda 2 months ago

Yes, it was meant as a compliment...the story being told is about something awful that happened, but the track is wonderful!
arthurrossi 2 months ago

Thank you very much for your kind words on "Like a sailing ship"! @kenjku really made wonderful music to it... Thanks!!
kenjku 2 months ago

Go for it!
kenjku 2 months ago

I actually had you in mind in my head for harmonies...because I couldn't sing that high...and plus just sounded ridiculous way to low (crash test dummies) ha!
mousebulb 2 months ago

I'll try to get that to you as soon as I can. My internet isn't working so well right now and I'm having an obscenely rough time uploading or attaching anything.
kenjku 2 months ago

Sounds like a WHOLE lot of GOODNESS
kenjku 2 months ago

I tried my best! I can't wait to hear what you do with it!!!!
cloudboy 2 months ago

Rupa! I haven't listened to it yet (at work), so I will take a listen when I get home. I transferred your notes over to mine and made you a collaborator. Would you mind deleting yours so we don't have duplicate? Can't wait to listen!
kenjku 3 months ago

So I finished the vocals last night...sent them over to Tom. Your turn! So you'll probably be getting an email soonish.
cloudboy 3 months ago

Feel free to download "We All Dance Like Fire" and add harmonies! I'd love to hear it!
johncrossman 3 months ago

Ha, you're right on that Squishy Grapes song about the vocals at the end! I was trying to figure out if I wanted to drop everything else one at a time or crank up my fake rap so it would stand out. It was late and I was thinking about getting up for work the next morning, so the lazy way won.

You guys are cranking this fawm, keep it up!
kristian 3 months ago

kristiab<at>me.com
bokonon 3 months ago

Kenjku vocals - "in the can", as they say. Will send over a drumless rough mix later with those vocals on it's coming together!

*does evil supervillain laugh*
ankara 3 months ago

6th version since you sent me the vocals, up there now, i cant stop playing with it!
kristian 3 months ago

hmmm did I already ask you that ages ago? hehehe... I would be mad to say anything else than "hell yes!"
chasingandromeda 3 months ago

I just played it on my iPhone and it streamed fine. Try doing a screen refresh. That usually solves streaming issues for me.
kenjku 3 months ago

I just started it tonight have to finish the rest when I wake. I feel like I might wake up my roommate. Figured it's easy to be loud when no one is home haha.
kenjku 3 months ago

Well sometimes just jamming out can totally turn into something. I'm totally excited too! I really liked the song he wrote. Yay 3 way Collaboration! I think it's going to be something.........wait for it......AWESOME.
kandersonmusic 3 months ago

hello,

thank you so much for your lovely comments (and helpful mixing tips) the other week. i've been very lax on the fawm front, and I must hurriedly try to catch up...

k
hbusse 3 months ago

Hey, thanks so much for listening to New Grooves! I appreciate the generous comment.
bokonon 3 months ago

Messaged on SC re: a possible collab bam!
ptr 3 months ago

Ah, well when I say passive I don't mean that in a bad way or anything. Just good music to listen to when you're sort of laid back and relaxed
mousebulb 3 months ago

Hey, just feel free to post it when it's done. The tempo's 80 BPM.
kenjku 3 months ago

Heeeey! Thanks for your kind words as always Wow...and electronic cover of one of my songs....that would be awesome! I'm excited to hear. Yeah let me know if you need any help figuring it out.
bitshred 3 months ago

my band is playing the Frequency, sat the 25th. You guys should drop by and meet before the show or something if you're out that night. We are going on first at 9ish I believe. We and all the other bands are kind of heavy though.....
radioovermoscow 3 months ago

What effects/sounds in particular are you enquiring about?
kenjku 3 months ago

Glad you are liking Hundred in the Hands. I really like them. Glad they found a new fan!
adforperu 3 months ago

I do, but it's a bit of a mish mash of electro and singer-songwriter stuff !

Solo stuff: http://soundcloud.com/spook-muziek
Band stuff: http://soundcloud.com/cats-for-peru/tracks
cloudboy 3 months ago

Hey, if you guys are ever in the NJ/NYC area, hit me up. Love to meet up.
bokonon 3 months ago

Added on SC (I'm minoans) BTW, yr SC link above is broked, looks like a rogue HTTP
bitshred 3 months ago

awesome! thanks so much, like the way you sing it. I knew you're voice would make the chorus even catchier. yes, we should do more..........
kenjku 3 months ago

Ok, no problem! I have a hard time writing lyrics, but I can def try and see if I can write something, or maybe even an instrumental. Sometimes words flow out of me pretty easily...and sometimes not. Yeah...it would be nice to sing with you and work with you both. No pressure.
kenjku 3 months ago

Would you be interested in a collaboration? I love electronic bases music, and I dig your stuff. You have a lovely voice too. I would love to do something with you. Dig your influences too. Big St. Vincent fan, and The Notwist still around?? It's been awhile since I checked on them.
kenjku 3 months ago

yaaay, I added you back and will be listening. So much music here to follow and keep up with
cloudboy 3 months ago

Ok. Listened to Affection Pissed and Poured and I hear what you are saying. Similar vein. Is everything created vocally?? AND let me say you guys covered artists I LOVE. Fade Into You is stellar and Between the Bars is fantastic. Tyler has a great voice. Yay for creativity!
bokonon 3 months ago

Little wonder I like your stuff given that list of influences, wowzer.
Would love a collab, I'll have a furtle around...
ankara 3 months ago

thanks for taking the time to listen and comment, if the mood takes you, feel free to lay some vocals over @21658 you commented on, after having had a quick listen to your stuff, i'd be very
interested to hear what you have.
kenjku 3 months ago

Hi Rupa. Thanks for the kind words. I totally added you on my watchlist when I heard Steep. As for my a sound cloud I do have one. www.soundcloud.com/kenjku. Yes...I put it up and a lot of people are saying I should make it longer....so I guess I will be writing that 3rd verse into the chorus after all!
adforperu 3 months ago

I think I know why it reminds you of Baths. I had a long think of the reason, my mind has been all over trying to pin it down and I THINK.... it's because I massively ripped him off

Shhhhh.
cloudboy 3 months ago

Watchlisted. Right back at ya.
cloudboy 3 months ago

Thank you for your thoughtful and wonderful comments. Once I am awake (and sober) tomorrow, I will take a listen. Much love!
injerabreath 3 months ago

Good stuff so far GANG! thanks for the recorder, my second track is up there finally. I've got some catching up to do.
valeriecox 3 months ago

Thanks for the comments. Yeah, I'm doing an erotica theme for FAWM, so it's all gonna be like that.
bitshred 3 months ago

OKay I have Ableton as well, but I use primarily Pro Tools. So we could collab with files, I could provide an FTP login to my server space probably. In time, we'll see what happens. Or, jeez we live in the same city I could drop something off. ha ha. No time though.....
radioovermoscow 3 months ago

Cheers! The 'interesting and unique' vocals are the result of having a crappy voice, and lots of fixing and tweaking in the mix
kenjku 3 months ago

Thanks for your sweet words I'm recording another today...and yeah I know I'm a bit behind. I tend to have trouble piecing words together and not thinking to much Glad you enjoyed it!
testthebest 3 months ago

Thanks for the comment! I'll be back later to check out your stuff
wolfkier 3 months ago

Thanks again for listening.
Really glad you're enjoying.
wolf.
musuko 3 months ago

You guys have some great influences listed here. Watchlisted.
scottmcb 3 months ago

Your songs just remind me of them. That's a good thing.
scottmcb 3 months ago

Are you into Little Dragon at all?
mooingmenace 3 months ago

Thank you.
I do want to make soundtracks at some point. Hopefully for video games.
brandoncook 3 months ago

That would be alot of fun.. here is my number 608 425 0253 txt me.
brandoncook 3 months ago

Yep. I live in Madison, i wish i could do harmonies.. or put somthing in the backround of my FAWM songs. but i don't realy have the ability to do that right now Im just useing a digital camera lol i didn'n know you were out of madison thats very cool
kristian 3 months ago

hehe I wish I could post stuff, but nothing is finished as of yet... I'll let ya know!
brandoncook 3 months ago

You have a realy cool sound.. i love that you did an acoustic song aswell. I'll be waiting for more
carpenter 3 months ago

thank you so much for the comments! I deeply appreciate it and collaborating would be phenomenal. I'll probably send you guys something or you can send whatever to me, whatever you want
kidd 3 months ago

Thanks! I wish I had a bike!... feel free to download all my stuff... you'll find it on bandcamp! FREE!!!
wolfkier 3 months ago

Brilliant!
wolf.
bqxp 3 months ago

*My* voice? LOL...you are far too kind Can't wait to hear more stuff from you guys.
bitshred 3 months ago

Yes, you guys should "take it on the road", so to speak, don't be shy.....
And yes, a collab would be great sometime this month. (time permitting) I could send you an idea, or whatever.
andrewaspland 3 months ago

Hello, not sure what kind of lyrics your after but send me the audio and I,ll have a listen. Send it to andrewaspland@talktalk.net.
scottmcb 3 months ago

Thank you!
mousebulb 3 months ago

It's at 80 bpm.
stevenwesleyguiles 3 months ago

Email me the song and I'd love to sing harmonies for ya'!
Just use the email on my profile.
dragondreams 3 months ago

Many thanks for dropping by and taking the time to listen and comment.
mousebulb 3 months ago

Wanna try this one for a collaboration?

http://www.filefreak.com/files/download/865293_k6my5/awkward.mp3
ptr 3 months ago

Again, thanks for checking out my music! Good to see you have some songs up now and I really love the vocal style you have! If you ever hear anything of mine that you would like to sing over then please feel free, would be really interesting to hear. I'm not sure yet but I may attempt some vocal driven songs in the future so perhaps I'll try getting in touch with you about it to see if you're interested
thecontortionist 3 months ago

That electro cover of Sister Winter is a great idea. I love it when people make songs their own rather than just doing straight covers.
ptr 3 months ago

Thanks a lot for checking out my Transgalactica track earlier, glad you enjoyed it! Look forward to hearing some of your stuff in the near future
looprication 3 months ago

Counting down....
aminime 3 months ago

Thanks! You too! I'm looking forward to this year.
unpronounceable 3 months ago

!! You did a cover of Sister Winter! Can't wait to hear your originals.
mousebulb 3 months ago

Yes of course! I'll be looking forward to it.
dasbinky 3 months ago

Welcome to the 2nd FAWM! Looking forward to your stuff.
cts 3 months ago

Hi....
bitshred 3 months ago

Glad you're back. Looking forward to listening.
johncrossman 4 months ago

Alright, good news, you're back to lay down some tracks in 2012!
kristian 4 months ago

*cheer!* great to see you two again; looking forward to hearing what you guys come up with! Perhaps a collab this time around?
vomvorton 4 months ago

Hello! I'm here to say exactly the same as orinoco just did, it seems! Will check your stuff out later on, but pretty sure I'll be up for some kind of collaboration.
orinoco 4 months ago

Hello! Thanks for your message. I managed to miss you last year, but I hope you have a good FAWM. I'll visit your soundcloud later, but from your list of influences and bio I think I'll certainly like it - definitely interested in a collab.
looprication 4 months ago

Ha! I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to go a little more four on the floor this time around. We should do like May Remix Month!
nancyrost 4 months ago

Welcome back! Maybe we'll get a chance to meet this year?
looprication 4 months ago

Hey All!!! Very much looking forward to hearing what you've got going. Maybe another collab?? My wife is still haunted by "Tucson"...
tesla3090 4 months ago

Hey, welcome back! Looking forward to your stuff again this year.