Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Hey, @Nick Parker, KK is a personal friend...of this whole site, so give the constitution a rest, OK? It's Christmas. KK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 31 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Hey, @Nick Parker, KK is a personal friend...of this whole site, so give the constitution a rest, OK? It's Christmas. What is that supposed to do, hypnotize me? Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 No; give you a splitting headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 10 hours ago, Naïve Old Fart said: No; give you a splitting headache. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 On 12/28/2020 at 7:26 PM, Nick Parker said: @KK Just a non sequitur tag apopos nothing. My interface zonked out on me! So I'm waiting on the new one to come in this week. I'll get to play with it next week, and promise to report back promptly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I remember hearing this in an episode of Magnum 35 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I can't hear it. Better " clean out my ears" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Video unavailable This video contains content from WMG, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Probably still won't work I'm guessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Aye, that one doesn't show either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 39 minutes ago, Quintus said: I remember hearing this in an episode of Magnum 35 years ago. Lee, since INVISIBLE TOUCH wasn't released until June, 1986, I doubt that you heard it 35 years ago...but I know what you mean It's good, but it's not as good as the other instrumental from those sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 I just randomly heard it pop up in some movie I watched tonight, Palm Springs. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Quintus said: just randomly heard it pop up in some movie I watched tonight, Palm Springs What's the name of the tune? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faleel 5,340 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, Nick Parker said: What's the name of the tune? Genesis: "The Brazillian" Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 "The Brazilian" is great -- one of my favourite Genesis compositions. Even though Peter Gabriel had left at this point, it feels very "him" in style and tone. Like a cousin to "The Tower That Ate People", which was featured in RED PLANET. Naïve Old Fart and Quintus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 It's good, Thor, but they've done better instrumentals. That being said, it's still my favourite track on INVISIBLE TOUCH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 On 12/28/2020 at 7:26 PM, Nick Parker said: @KK Just a non sequitur tag apopos nothing. So, I'm having some setup issues. I'm trying to plug in the minilogue into Logic, but for some reason, my interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2) isn't picking up any signals from the minilogue. So Logic isn't picking anything up. When I plug in headphones directly into the minilogue though, it all sounds great. Any advice? Am I missing something really obvious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 5 hours ago, KK said: So, I'm having some setup issues. I'm trying to plug in the minilogue into Logic, but for some reason, my interface (Focusrite Scarlett 2i2) isn't picking up any signals from the minilogue. So Logic isn't picking anything up. I have to admit I haven't used the Scarlett or Logic, but I'll work backwards by asking obvious questions. I imagine there's a way to get monitoring on the Scarlett without using a DAW? Which output are you using on the XD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 8 hours ago, Nick Parker said: I have to admit I haven't used the Scarlett or Logic, but I'll work backwards by asking obvious questions. I imagine there's a way to get monitoring on the Scarlett without using a DAW? Which output are you using on the XD? I'm using the headphone jack on the XD as my output. And the Scarlett is plugged into the laptop via USB. I also plugged in the XD directly into the laptop via USB, which gave me a MIDI signal from the keyboard. But I'm not picking up any of the actual audio output on the DAW. I could plug in actual monitor speakers into the Scarlett as well, but currently don't have a functioning pair. But I should still be able to pick up the output on the DAW, so I don't know what I'm doing wrong. Maybe it's an issue with the interface (hopefully not!). What do you plug in your XD into? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 7 hours ago, KK said: I'm using the headphone jack on the XD as my output. I suspected as much. This is probably the culprit. Try using the L/Mono output. For stereo in your DAW, you'd need two cables for each output, or a stereo split cable. While some gear has a built-in USB audio interface, the XD is not one of them. That USB connection is purely for MIDI. So if you wanted to write a part on your XD and have it recorded into your DAW, rather than directly play it in, you'll need the following: 1. In Logic, set up a MIDI track, and have the output routed to the XD via the USB connection. This will send your written material to the XD, like giving sheet music to a performer. 2. Have a separate audio track to record the XD's performance. You'll have the XD output to the corresponding channels on your Focusrite (ex. Ch. 1 and Ch. 2 for the XD's L and R outputs for stereo). 7 hours ago, KK said: could plug in actual monitor speakers into the Scarlett as well, Monitoring is simply being able to listen to your instrument. So my question in other words, was to see if you could get the XD's audio heard through the Scarlett without Logic, as a means of eliminating suspects. I doubt this will be necessary after what I wrote above. 7 hours ago, KK said: Maybe it's an issue with the interface (hopefully not!). Doubtful! Don't be alarmed. 7 hours ago, KK said: What do you plug in your XD into? I actually recently "downgraded" to the Monologue, but for any synth or gear I use a Behringer UMC1820 audio interface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Parker 3,040 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 @KK Were you able to get it sorted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Yes! Turns out I was mixing up one of the ports...but it's all good now! Been having some good fun with it! So many sounds to play with and generate. Nick Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, KK said: Yes! Turns out I was mixing up one of the ports... My girlfriend hates it when I mistake her output for her input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Naïve Old Fart said: My girlfriend hates it when I mistake her output for her input. You have a girlfriend? That's wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Not for much longer, if I keep doing things like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 To me, Klaus Schulze's style of synthesizer soloing is like meaningless noodling, but I feel every note of Richard Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I have yet to properly explore the work of Schulze. If you're comparing him to Wright, that's a huge compliment in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 TRANCEFER is good, and so is DUNE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 How delightful it was to get a new Hammer album again, back in 2018, even if it wasn't a score. This certainly has more than a few MIAMI VICE elements, but that's not a bad thing, as far as I'm concerned! Crossing fingers for a Part 2 down the line. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 The 2016 album STATION NOVA by my favourite synthwaver Waveshaper. I don't know what to say at this point, other than that everything he does is great. I have all his albums and singles. Check him out on Spotify or Bandcamp if you're interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I've just sampled this one. It has an early 80s TD vibe (think Choronzon). I like it. I'll definitely listen to more. @Thor, do you have any love for Ulrich Schnauss? Thor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 2 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: I've just sampled this one. It has an early 80s TD vibe (think Choronzon). I like it. I'll definitely listen to more. @Thor, do you have any love for Ulrich Schnauss? I do, yes, although I haven't listened to as much as I should have, outside TD. Only the debut album, really (FAR AWAY TRAINS PASSING BY). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 TD? My favourite lineup will always be Frosse/Franke/Schmoelling. Yes, Schnauss' debut is rather good. I first heard it playing in a music store, in London's West End. I was hooked, and bought a copy, there and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,326 Posted March 10, 2021 Author Share Posted March 10, 2021 Checked out The Knick (which is a synth score even though the story takes place in 1900) but is very basic stuff. I also miss that synths were once recorded in a studio with monitors and mics. Martinez's synths go straight into the mixing board. All in all, because it's so simple and basic, I can see this becoming a library music hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Thanks for the heads-up, Alex. TRAFFIC, and SOLARIS, are two of my favourite film scores, ever. I'll check this out, post haste. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 On 1/18/2021 at 2:02 PM, Darth Wojo said: You have a girlfriend? That's wonderful. Wonderful? Think about that poor girl!😵😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, AC1 said: Checked out The Knick (which is a synth score even though the story takes place in 1900) but is very basic stuff. I also miss that synths were once recorded in a studio with monitors and mics. Martinez's synths go straight into the mixing board. All in all, because it's so simple and basic, I can see this becoming a library music hit. THE KNICK is great, but then again Martinez is one of my favs (interviewed him here back in 2014). Love how he often mixes synths with acoustic elements, primarily steel drums. Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 The only good thing Martinez ever did was KING OF THE HILL. Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 F**k, yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 I was recently sent a couple of promos from Silva; their upcoming releases of BBC Radiophonic material - one was Paddy Kingsland and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop's electronica/space-funk album FOURTH DIMENSION (1973), the other was Peter Howell and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop's synth/prog concept album THROUGH A GLASS DARKLY (1978). These were great! I've had trouble getting into a lot of the Workshop stuff in the past, both for DR. WHO and beyond. It's simply been too abstract and sound designy, and not something I like to listen to on album. These two, however, were great. Shades of early Pink Floyd in the latter (I think I preferred this album of the two), the first is a combo of easy listening and the type of upbeat library music that was written by Alan Hawkshaw and those people (or Francis Rimbert's APRIL ORCHESTRA or BIONIC ORCHESTRA albums). Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Yes!!! Well done, @Thor! Kingsland, and Howell are, by far, the two most accessible composers in the later incarnations of the Radiophonic Workshop. Mark Ayres is also good. If you want to "stretch" yourself, try Malcolm Clarke's individual, almost unlistenable, and utterly compelling, and extraordinary score for THE SEA DEVILS. It's the DW version of IMAGES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, Naïve Old Fart said: Yes!!! Well done, @Thor! Kingsland, and Howell are, by far, the two most accessible composers in the later incarnations of the Radiophonic Workshop. Mark Ayres is also good. If you want to "stretch" yourself, try Malcolm Clarke's individual, almost unlistenable, and utterly compelling, and extraordinary score for THE SEA DEVILS. It's the DW version of IMAGES Ah, yes, Mark Ayres. I'm aware of him (mostly through the WHO connection). Thanks for the tip! I've sampled many of those bizarre sound designy things that Silva has put out recently, and - outside the odd track or two - it's not something I've felt compelled to return to. But I'll add SEA DEVILS thing to the list regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Should you feel so inclined, there's a section of the last (to date) DW concert filmed in 2013 (it's on YouTube). It features both Howell, and Ayres, and it has music from Classic Who. It starts at around the 42 minute mark. Try not to burst into tears, when Peter Davison walks on stage...as I do, every time I watch it. Thor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Hey Thor, heard this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor 7,471 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 No! What’s it like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 German synth pop Late 80's They sing in English. Depeche Mode style It's really only the title song that's a classic. I couldnt find an affordable copy of the superior 12 inch single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Its not a bad song. Think early OMD. There was a flirtation with the Germanic sound, in the early 80s. I liked a lot of it. Still do. bruce marshall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 OMD. Love ' em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce marshall 1,315 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 TWELVE inch single Naïve Old Fart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,500 Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Yes! The 312mm version, now very nicely remastered, as an extra on that misunderstood, and underappreciated masterpiece, DAZZLE SHIPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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