The Alien Within

by @ttg105

Liner Notes

#octolute #sousaphone #theremin #melodica

The octolute is an 8-string baritone uke tuned DABE. The sousaphone and theremin are online instruments controlled by the computer keys. The melodica is a "real" instrument.

Lyrics

The shimmering glimmer of the silvery, glittery, shining skin of the alien within

Comments

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I'd never heard of an octolute before; it's got a lovely sound. This probably won't mean much to anyone outside the UK, but this has a lovely, rather wistful Oliver Postgate/Smallfilms feel to it.

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Wow this is very much a piece of art. The instrumentation is honestly beautiful and such a creative combination.

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The arrangements you come up with are always so fascinating. The unusual blend of unusual instruments really creates some very cool ear candy, and something that is completely unique. I often get a sort of Tom Waits Rain Dogs vibe from those songs of yours that feature wind instruments, which I love. Thanks!

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@ayais

The four instrumentalists have their hands in each other's pockets.

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The alien is well within! Thats a soundscape of unlikely sources - the 4 instruments of the Psychotropic. You just have to listen to these!

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Online instruments controlled by computer keys, fascinating! Sounds very live and real all of it, the crackles add to the sense of a found old recording. Really nice texture in the combination of unusual bowed and plucked sounds.

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@val

This is cool. I love the soundscape. It's almost like a journey to someplace magical. Your choice of instruments is great. I love the blend.

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To me it sounds like music from within the sea. Somehow majestic and i hear a whale sing (not you). Dreamy and beautiful!

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how can a theremin be controlled by computer keys? there is no wobble! regardless, you have quite a remarkable quartet happening here. not long ago, this would be considered beyond experimental. in the future, it will be considered classical music.

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Great medieval flavor (gave me Diablo vibes) instrumentally. Then the vocals creep in and give Sméagol vibes. Very cool. Feels like a searching, or a journey. Cool.

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You've cooked up quite a magical soundscape here. I got chills as the music evolved. I went back to listen again. The mix of those instruments, real or otherwise, hits some sweet spot for me

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