A24 4,326 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 57 minutes ago, Thor said: Sounds like basic tribal beats, used in several of those 'exotica' albums in the 60s, but also the kind they would later employ (in a far more hardhitting way) with psytrance and goa two decades later. Listen to the natural evolvement of the tribal patterns. That's some incredible programming, Thor, especially for that time, because usually 'sequencing' is pretty static. Either it's the Groove System machine making it possible or somebody really knew her stuff. I admit, I admire it from a technical point of view, but I also think it would make a fine piece to use in a movie (think The Conspirators). Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 So I recently stumbled onto this piece, and I found it fascinating: Will be checking the rest of the album out. Anyone else familiar with this John Farah fellow? Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 Very interesting stuff KK. Unsurprising to read he is a Riley disciple. Warrants further investigation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Been listening to a lot of vaporwave recently. I know this album is kind of a cliche for the genre, but it was actually really good. Track five, 地理, (17:23) was probably the highlight for me. I think it's interesting what the composer does when he samples something from the 80's, but makes something totally new with it. Pretty clever. Disco Stu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Share Posted April 27, 2017 So it's all sampled from '80s records? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 That music at 17:23 reminds me of the beginning of IT'S GONNA GET BETTER. All 'n all, not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 4 hours ago, Hawmy said: Been listening to a lot of vaporwave recently. I know this album is kind of a cliche for the genre, but it was actually really good. Track five, 地理, (17:23) was probably the highlight for me. I think it's interesting what the composer does when he samples something from the 80's, but makes something totally new with it. Pretty clever. I've long been a fan of "Far Side Virtual" by James Ferraro, another cornerstone of the subgenre. EDIT: Oh boy, I hadn't heard Ferraro's newest, "Human Story 3," yet. It's kind of incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon McBride 113 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 8 hours ago, Alexcremers said: So it's all sampled from '80s records? I think. There might be some original stuff in there, but as far as I know the majority is reworked 80s stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Perhaps it doesn't belong in the electronic thread exclusively! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 That dialogue bit (7:14) is from The Sheltering Sky, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share Posted May 10, 2017 A large part of the electronic music world mourns ... Robert Miles, 47 years old. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 On 28/04/2017 at 7:28 AM, Alexcremers said: That dialogue bit (7:14) is from The Sheltering Sky, I think. It is, and that's Paul Bowles reading it. 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: A large part of the electronic music world mourns ... Robert Miles, 47 years old. R.I.P. Gosh. I remember when this was #1 in the UK. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Warning cartoon boobies in the album cover. Good album... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Another great video by Nerdwriter1: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 On 10/05/2017 at 11:49 PM, Blumenkohl said: Warning cartoon boobies in the album cover. Good album... Reveal hidden contents Blume, you're warning us about breasts?! You should be signposting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 In a way, this album feels a little bit like a violin concerto. Dixon Hill and Naïve Old Fart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Fantastic, Alex. My third favourite Vangelis CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 So what are your other favorite Vangelis albums, Richard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Well, all other Vangelis' CDs bow at the altar of BLADE RUNNER, but my second favourite is SEE YOU LATER. I also like THE BOUNTY, THE CITY, MASK, DIRECT, CHINA, ALBEDO 0.39, SPIRAL, and HEAVEN AND HELL. The jury's out on BEAUBOURG . I wish there was a proper release of MISSING, and complete COF (the "training" music is great). I'm also partial to your abracadabra SHORT STORIES, PRIVATE COLLECTION, and, especially THE FRIENDS OF MR CAIRO (THE MAYFLOWER is...wow!). that's enough to be going on with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 21 minutes ago, Richard said: The jury's out on BEAUBOURG I guess you're more of an Invisible Connections guy, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 To my eternal shame, that one that I've not heard. I'll check it out asap. Thanks for the tip. "Deutsche Grammophon"? Er... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 41 minutes ago, Richard said: "Deutsche Grammophon"? Er... Being on the DG label is quite and achievement. He's probably the only non-classical composer who can say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Quite. I'll listen, asap (right after I've listened to the big-ass SGT. PEPPER box, and 1245678). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Richard said: I'll listen, ... Don't forget to drink a couple of Red Bull cans first, Richard. Hehehehehehehehe.... Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toothless 963 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Didn't know where to post this so… Get ready for more uniformisation, more boring atmospheric soundtracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I know exactly where to put it, toothless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 1, 2017 Author Share Posted July 1, 2017 Junkie XL about Yamaha CS synthesizers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 No reaction on Junkie and his synths? No even from Thor? No even a "boring" from Drax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Give it time, Alex, give it time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 It is indeed kinda boring, Richard. I mean, Junkie couldn't even show his biggest Yamaha synths because they are being repaired by the synth doctor! Vintage gear! It's a hassle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,458 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Alexcremers said: No reaction on Junkie and his synths? No even from Thor? No even a "boring" from Drax? Yeah, pretty cool. I'm not that big of a tech head, but I'm obviously familiar with the most famous ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Give me a Prophet V, any day. Love Sequential Circuits, me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 He did mention Blade Runner and Vangelis. A bit later, he played the bass of End Titles of Blade Runner. Is Junkie a fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,458 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 7 minutes ago, Alexcremers said: He did mention Blade Runner and Vangelis. A bit later, he played the bass of End Titles of Blade Runner. Is Junkie a fan? Who isn't? There's a bit of Vangelis in his brilliant score for DISTANCE BETWEEN DREAMS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 Junkie must be disappointed that Villeneuve didn't ask him for 2049! He surely has the gear for it. Even Vangelis never had that much synths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,458 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm sure he would have delivered something great for that, but so will Johannsson, I think. Naïve Old Fart and James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 After ARRIVAL, and that classical thing that I can't remember the name of, I'm looking forward to 2049. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 The downwards glissando (fall) at the end is what makes it Blade Runner every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 What would Blade Runner be without the ribbon controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Exactly, Sharky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Absolutely love the brief soundscape for the opening scroll. A big part is a filtered ring modulated ostinato, but there's other stuff taking place. Some Shepard tone-like ribbon glisses (with ring mod) and wind chimes (?) with digital delay? It's hard to make out. And what about that DU-DUM kick right at the start? Just enveloped white noise with a short delay and spring reverb? There's a similar patch in Goldenthal's Alien 3. Dixon Hill and Jilal 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A24 4,326 Posted July 7, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 7, 2017 I once read it was something sampled (orchestral bass drum?) but then played lower with the E-Mu Emulator sampler. Not sure if that's true because I can hear a distinct Yamaha CS tick at the beginning of the DU-DUM. During the ring modulation drone there's also a for me unknown metal percussion instrument (again sampled) that Vangelis used 9 years earlier (but not sampled, of course) on L'apocalypse Des Animaux: Jilal, Dixon Hill and Sharkissimo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 I believe those are singing bowls. When I was at The Looking Glass in the mid 2000s, myself and several others made a modest singing bowl VI inspired by this very piece (which is utterly sublime, I might add). A24 and Sharkissimo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loert 2,509 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Interesting. Dixon Hill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,232 Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Tomita is one of the key sounds of Cosmos, along with Vangelis. Great stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Stumbled on this YouTube guy and blimey he's quite bloody good. Blade Runner-esque... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 On 9-7-2017 at 0:42 AM, TheGreyPilgrim said: Tomita is one of the key sounds of Cosmos, along with Vangelis. Great stuff! My mother used to have every Tomita album on vinyl. She preferred Jon & Vangelis over Vangelis' solo work. However, she loved Vangelis' Odes album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 The Yamaha CP-80! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,490 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Now, Alex, listen to BREAKING US IN TWO.... Great song, horrible sound. It's all over DUKE and PETER GABRIEL III. It sounds just like what it is: plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A24 4,326 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 22, 2017 And Vangelis and so many others ... I love the Yamaha CP-80. A classic electronic keyboard, just like the Fender Rhodes. Old Vangelis setup featuring the Yamaha CP-80 Theme From The Bounty (CP-80) James, Dixon Hill and Naïve Old Fart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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