Formulaic
by @erikleppen
Liner Notes
Inspired by a friend who is a programmer and a very rational type of person, so I wanted to make a song that is #regular and follows a #pattern. The pattern is the 'same' descending baseline/chords every four chords. Added some variety back in, by using different tempos, styles and instruments for different sections. I did the ending with an extreme slowdown, which I think works well here.
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I would be tempted not to call it regular by the amount of surprises in the composition, it takes skill to stretch out a short repeating pattern into a full instrumental song and have it continue to be engaging for the listener. I really like the way it builds and then goes into slower sections as well. #tit4tat
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This is downright hypnotic! I was mesemerised by how melodies and instruments change endlessly over the bassline. You also handle the tempo changes really well.
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A pretty array of sounds and rhythms. Much of it sounds like a soundtrack (in a good way). Some great orchestrations. Using constraints for creativity is a wonderful idea.