Untying Knots

by @guatecoop

Liner Notes

#electronic #KO-33 #needsvocals #samples Ha, well this is pretty different for me. I started out messing around with my Pocket Operator KO-33, which is pretty cool, and got to where I liked the different patterns that I had created, even though it was basically like untying knots because I don’t use sequencers or samplers often—since last fawm. I sampled a chord on the piano, some various noises, finger snaps, and a ride cymbal. So, from there I really didn't know what I was going to do. I really wanted to post this tonight, so I put on some bass and I used my Korg MicroKorg for the keys--since I hadn't used that yet. I REALLY wanted to do some vocorder, but I just need to get to bed. Anyway, it is set up pretty well for vocals, so let me know if this will work for you. I can add whatever you think is missing--or you could.... Untying knots is what I do on a daily basis—mostly figuratively. Some people were filming for some promotional thing this morning at work and I was outside welcoming kids in. Of course, someone needed to have their shoes unknotted and tied in super freezing and snowy weather, but that is just what I do. Mostly, I untie the knots of the emotional and experiential, but in this case I was actually untying knots, which I am pretty good at. So, it would look like I set up that situation for the cameras, but I don't set anything up for any cameras. It just is what it is. I used my Pocket Operator KO-33, Tiesco bass, and a MicroKorg. I hope that you like it.

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Not yet.....You can, just let me know first. Thanks!

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Great fun. The bass really ties this one together, as has already been pointed out. How do you like the Pocket Operator as a compositional tool? I like the idea of them, but I'd be terrified of breaking the thing if I got one...

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This is pretty groovy. Love the change at about a minute. Bill pretty much nailed it with his description of the bass. I mean, does it really need vocals when it has so much catchy melody already? Tasty

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@bijou

Wowie! There are a lot of unexpected sounds but it all sounds so good. Pretty cool experiment you did here. I do like it indeed and there is even a little bit of jazzy blues going on... coolio!

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@wynia

I like the soundscape - especially the pauses where the single tone kind of wraps around your body. Made me imagine a sizzling spotlight circling around in the dark. Cool listen

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@aeye

I love the MicroKorg. It's got some really cool on board bass patches. POs are fun. I never got one though ( I'm all software) but they can do some really awesome things. This sounds really cool. It's a good mix of what you do with things you don't normally do.

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the bass is so full and strong it can support anything you throw at it. it is also very melodic and i imagine the vocal melody would either jump off it or work in counterpoint, i see you already have a couple of takers, so i look forward to hearing what their words and vocal melodies add to it.

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@leepat

digging the massiveattacky ambience of this - the edgy synths, wide-open harmony and of course - the bass! it inspired some words I’ll send you later today…

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well.you got me, I love untying knots. might just be my super power! cool sounds and that back beat keeps rolling along!

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This beat is so cool, everything sounds crispy and nice…. That bass is such a nice standout really good job on this !

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