FAWM: "thulen portal"

thulen portal

2 weeks ago by @vekon

Challenge: MADE-UP WORDS

Liner Notes

probably not the best way for me to start FAWM, but whatever, i need to curb my perfectionism...

Pajara[10], 20/8, made using SunVox

#microtonal #electronic #experimental #idm #breakbeat #acid

Comments

@ouorri 2d

just now making time for my FAWM watchlist and leaving my first track comment ´^w^`;

this is a hell of the fun one ! ! you have put the acid where the acid goes in and the fAT pUNCHY drums where the those go ! ! but ALso that Twacky Timbre that might actually be made out of plastic??? with its chordy resonances. that's a good one for the earfeels. it's cool how you do all the stuff that you do, you know what stuff you do, you know I know that stuff, like holy hell you keep doing all that stuff you do, and also there's this stuff you've did with your Making This a Real Dynamic Listening Experience for your listener ! ! we love to see it here in FAWMtown MO

@vekon 2d

thanks <3

@adforperu 2d

How've you made 20/8 so danceable? Like something of DrukQs (without sounding anything like Aphex Twin). So good.

@vekon 2d

thanks! the comparison to drukQs is much appreciated <3

i mostly write my odd meter rhythms by ear - SunVox's cyclic shift tool helps too, to shift drum hits around. i've written in a ton of meters so it's all natural to me

@samplebandit 1w

big respect for using sunvox thats wild

@vekon 1w

tysm! so nice to see you here!

@sci 2w

woagh. i am so happy that we're in the era of microtonal music that also has delightful sound design and electric energy. this kicks ass and the odd time and and tones serve it well

@vekon 2w

thanks! i enjoy xen in that context

@tcelliott 2w

I love whatever that rattle is (I know, it's not a rattle) but man it's fun. (Fun fact, I was in a band called Rattlecan a long time ago.) This is super cool. Very, very active without being cluttered or overwhelming. Cool start!

@vekon 2w

thanks!

@stephenwordsmith 2w

I really dig the energy and the layers of interest. It's frenetic without making me anxious, which is something. I get a strong visual image of an android being held underwater and short-circuiting, but in an endearing cartoonish sort of way, played for comic relief.

It also felt very cohesive to me - whichever constraints you were experimenting with, you've worked them in beautifully.

@vekon 2w

cool interpretation! i don't think i had any constraints, asides from the few limitations of SunVox and my chosen meter and tuning.

thanks!

@frenchcricket 2w

This is rad as Hell

@vekon 2w

thanks!

@thebschip 2w

I like the play within the time signature a lot; didn't feel like a forced asymmetry. Lots of ear candy in there. I really dig it. First song I heard this year; it's a great start for my FAWM. Thank you!

@vekon 2w

tysm! nice to hear you liked it, here's to a great FAWM!

@clioem 2w

Reminds me of Darude Sandstorm in the best way! How cool!

@vekon 2w

i guess it's the acid synth? :)

thanks!

@quoththellama 2w

This makes me want to learn coding and hack something. In a good way 😂. Cool stuff. Have a great FAWM!

@vekon 2w

thanks! you too!

@willow1 2w

I just played this track to wake up my kids-and it worked! Curb that perfectionism, I can relate and FAWM is so good for recalibrating our brains to flow in a more amusing direction.

@vekon 2w

yeah, i'm sure FAWM will get me used to not obsessing over tracks so much. thanks!

@nahlej381 2w

Very cool drum manipulation and that bass is making my head bob dangerously I spilled my coffee and my dog looks disappointed…oooo that glitched stereo breakup fill..real quick but I loved it. Solid fx big atmosphere tons of fun. Dark and enjoyable

@vekon 2w

thanks! i always love adding those glitches