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Stick Shift

Some automotive sayings also relate to music, and I don't mean three on the tree! This also could be called Lost in Chaos as the melody can get lost in the chaos; this was on purpose.

I know that most of you are not into this genre, EDM, so you can pass on this one if you wish.

Biab Style = Neon Floor Modern Electro
Tempo = 130 BPM

Bass = Synthmaster - preset - Auraseqbass
Piano - Synthmaster - preset - Pad - Gated Soft Pad
Guitar - Synthmaster 1 - preset - OSC1:wavetype
Strings - Synthmaster 1 - preset - Pad-airy phased pad
String 2 - duplicated string track- Synthmaster 1 - preset - Pad-dark pad 1
Drums - various drums from many different sources - FX = Waves CLA drums
Me- Ultra Analog - preset - Analog essentials 7 via my guitar MIDI controller.

As always all comments welcomed.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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I think Lost In Chaos is more descriptive of this incredible piece of electro-rock. There is definitely an other-worldy atmosphere at play here and, although there is an element of chaos, there is an underlying order to the interplay between the different instruments/sounds. Great job, Mario.


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Mario, man you are one creative dude! Your musical imagination has no bounds! Lots of cool stuff happening all around! I smile every time I listen to your work! Thanks, Torrey

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I'm not sure what I was expecting to hear, but it wasn't that!

The drums did a good job holding things together... up to the hiccuping end. wink


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Mario,
I was listening to Stick Shift and something came to the mind. There were a series of Latvian cartoons released in mid 80s, called Fantadroms, it had some most unusual / experimental soundtracks ever... for a cartoon, meant to be watched by little kids. Your track would fit in perfectly. Cool stuff! A+ for the effort stepping out of the box, and thank you for sharing.

Misha.

P.S. These cartoons, you can't undo. If you feel brave:
https://youtu.be/j9ZNmOLPuDg

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Hello Mario
You always come up with such cool songs
You try so many different sounds and styles
And you always manage to make it all sound cool together
Great job Mario
Many greetings
Andi ;-)

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Mario,

Good electronica...

Enjoyed the listen. Well mixed.

fj

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I just found my way out ... pretty scary for a bit.

Well done ... we have no idea how but well done!

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Thanx everyone for those very nice comments about this crazy concoction of mine. I greatly appreciate all of your comments, good and bad.

David, I have no idea how that ending got mixed up. If it happened a couple of times or if it wasn't right at the end I would repost, but for now I will just let it ride.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

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the king of sound pictures strikes again,
it said to me a story bout travelling thru space to distant planets ....the sense of hi speed is what i felt.

very unique
om


my songs....mixed for good earbuds...(fyi..my vocs on all songs..)
https://soundcloud.com/alfsongs
(90 songs created useing bb/rb)
(lots of tips of mine in pg tips forum.)
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I get the "E" & the "M" but my "D" days are well behind me.

A nice piece for the genre.

moto

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Hi MarioD,

It's original. you touch all styles and I congratulate you. Nice research in this style.

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Derochette
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Cool soundscape Mario...


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Surprising, interesting mix of electronic dance, dub step, house, and synth.


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I didn't see this coming, very interesting, nice melody, bass gives the beat and pads create the unique atmosphere... Definitely cool sounding SuperMarioD game music for the 21st century smile

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I don't listen to EDM, but I had to hear what your created. Sounds like a hint of psychedelia sprinkled in. Love the sound painting on this. You keep it interesting.

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Thanx om, moto, Derochette, bloc-head, Elliott, Janne, and Ezekiel's Storm for listening and commenting on this chaotic little ditty of mine. I appreciate all of your comments.


OK, a random thought;
Why does toilet paper need a commercial? Who's not buying it?

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
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Well, I really got lost a bit during this music Mario!
Could hear some melody in it, but as you say, that was what you meant to do.

Might very well be used in a movie when people get lost in a maze!

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