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I appreciate all the suggestions. Here’s another one of my favorites who I wish would get more attention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fz8MTVeKKs0

Hey do any of ya'll love any weird creators who you wish would get more attention? If you do, could you post some of your personal favorites? Here are a few of mine: Capitol K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47t9HdGAd7w Binärpilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrMoehmkJRs Dim Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLXdrvMtvXU

I listened to nimnim because I didn't realize that was on older post. I really love how odd it sounds. I don't think I've ever heard anything quite like that, especially the use of what sounds like woodwind instruments. Outremer felt repetitive to me, but that's probably just because I wasn't feeling the melody that much. I like the progression to cave habitat, and the offputting feeling to the whole track. I think you've got a unique sound that helps you stand out.

I wish I was having a breakthrough. Lately, I'm having more of a cracking-through. Anyway, the intro to Universal Grammar instantly had me bopping my head. I enjoyed how playful you were with seemingly every element that made up this track. Too long for my liking, but I feel that way about almost any song I hear. I wasn't feeling Hyperobject that much until the odd switch-up in the middle. I was disappointed that that little section didn't last longer, but I'm a sucker for half-time beats so I still enjoyed the part that followed. I particularly liked the eerie melody that crept in at the very end, and I would like if the track featured more of that, but on the other hand, maybe it's best to leave it as it is so that part really stands out. Also, I think I would have appreciated the track more if the strange noises and textures were more loud/harsh/intense. Giedi Prime might be my favorite of these tracks. I really like the half-time switch up near the middle, the little melody that starts repeating at that part, and the playful cuts and rhythms you were doing with the vocal samples that went on throughout that section.

Yeah, I think I see what you're saying. The problem is, what usually happens is that I can't play/record what I have in mind properly, so I end up falling back into the "practice spiral" again, if that makes sense.

I'm not sure what you mean exactly by "recording," but I have been composing to a certain extent for most of my life. It definitely is less stressful for me to do that than it is to practice and to try to get the best take recorded. So, I think I understand and agree with your point.

I feel bad for taking so long to respond. I've been trying to change some things in my life and the last week has been hectic, to say the least. I'm kind of doing I really love this concept and I made it a point to put it into my notes so I don't forget it. I really appreciate it man.that right now, actually. I'm not writing as much as I want from myself, but I'm definitely writing more than before. I really love this concept and I made it a point to put it into my notes so I don't forget it. I really appreciate it man. I think I've experienced exactly what you're talking about. Maybe I should try checking out other art forms.

I hope to achieve that same sense of clarity if and when I ever start a band and play live.

Yeah, the problem is that once I discover a melody that I like, it often becomes a chore to learn to play it as skillfully as I imagine it should sound. (Hopefully, that makes sense.) I have fun discovering different melodies and possibilities, but actually playing those passages properly? That's a different story.

Practicing more slowly has actually become EXTREMELY important to me, that and playing more softly/smoothly. The issue I have with playing "the same thing a hundred time over" is that it makes me start to loathe playing my instrument. Instead of spending most of my time with my instrument having fun, I'm mostly just doing boring exercises. Which is normal, I think, but I hate that it often makes me view my instrument as a piece of laborious work-out equipment instead of a fun toy. (If that makes any sense.)

I appreciate it, but I'm afraid I actually am quite mediocre. And it's funny that you've suggested the things that you have, because I've actually JUST started doing two of those things very recently, and I think they might actually be helping.

Stick around for the chorus, at the very least. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_BSB3XInx0

Over the last year, I've been losing interest in a lot of things. That includes music. Because of this, my skills have deteriorated to a point where I can't play things that I've written over a year ago. ( for example: https://on.soundcloud.com/T7rmG ) When I try to practice them, I just get frustrated and depressed and I give up. If practicing my instruments is causing me so much stress, I guess the obvious solution would be to just stop, but I've spent too much of my life learning my instruments to just give up now. I just can't seem to let myself do that. So I'm stuck in this limbo of mediocrity that I can't figure out my way out of. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? If so, how did you handle it?

Well, this track comes to mind: Also, are you not familiar with the literal THEME of Squarepusher? Also, I LOVE that track, but not as much as I love this one (which ALSO uses guitar a LOT):

https://neopunkfm.com/products/autistic-virgin?fbclid=IwAR0ptB3-1S2-1X0nYWqgRaB-2Tz641NoZcjfah62IvAbDh2_g6yN7dZ_fCU

I'm genuinely feeling that beat on "Sandwich".

I finally got around to updating this one: I tried out Radiator and liked it enough to keep it in. I used the preset called "Drive In." What do you guys think?

I've never heard of that before. I think I'll give it a shot, but who knows if I'll be able to make it fit into the track. Yeah, I think I like the idea of freeing up some space to put more focus on the rhythmic section. I'll also try out the cello idea too. I need to do some automating on those. They're either too quiet or too loud sometimes, so I just settled on loud since they are playing the main melody. At :020 (if that's the part you mean) I'm using the CineStrings Solo library.

I found this a few days ago, and freshened it up a bit. I'm thinking I'm gonna add some reversed bell sounds in there, and really try some various ideas with the percussion. Honestly, though, I'm kind of afraid I'm gonna just make it worse. I'm hoping that hearing some suggestions will get me feeling creative enough to play with this some more. What do you guys think?

Chorus is wild. I really liked the heavy half-time beat in the middle.

I thought Movement was a fun track, but then I've got a soft spot for jungle/break beats.

"maek" started feeling a little repetitive to me around the mid-point, but I absolutely love that opening and the beat that comes in there.

I want 240219 TidalAcid#2 (Live) on my mp3 player. That opening gripped me immediately. My audio player can play FLAC too, so hopefully, you post some high-quality downloads of your tracks at some point.

I really appreciate it! Somehow I didn't see your comment until now. Yeah, that beat definitely still needs some work. Wow! I used to love listening to that record every day. Now that you've brought it up, I think I'm gonna have to put it back in my rotation. Do you think more reverb would do the trick? I might try that to see how it sounds. I'll have to look into that "Radiator" thing. Honestly, I'm so happy with how this track turned out, that I'm afraid to touch anything. But I think I'm gonna give these ideas a shot. Thanks for the feedback guys!

I think I'm FINALLY ready to let people hear this one!