Orbital Echoes

jayem wrote: Algabas wrote: Very interesting work! It's unusual when a kind of homemade recording or, better say, "cosiness" of the recording makes the music more interesting and original. So, this work takes power from its weakness (one-man band, makeshift recording, static character of some parts).  I suspect you've listened with prejudices, my dear...I don't know how this sounds either "makeshift" recorded, or cosy !! As for the static parts I don't get it...They are things like fingers gliding between notes that I don't like, maybe he could have added layers, why not a voice,  here and there. But the only hint at "homemade" is simply that the guy has mentioned he was alone.

Although this is my solo studio project, I am a producer, composer and player and I play in several different bands as well as produce records for various other artists on my label.  I have a great studio and while I won't try and defend the sonic quality of my early work any album from 2011 onward I am very proud of the production level.  The finger noise I chose to keep so you get more of the human experience of the performance.  I sing on many of my records but to help push this one closer towards a post-rock feel I chose to keep it instrumental and with some longer minimalist sections.  Some of the vintage pedals used on the record also create a lot of noise.  This is very clear on the title track for instance, where the swirly backing guitar throughout was done using an old moog delay and an original HOG, lots of crackle and artifacts from the pedals but this is the effect.

jayem wrote: As a producer I'd definitely introduce him to the well known musicians in the heavy / fusion prog field provided he enjoys developing pieces with others, of course !

I do love collaborations, I am just so busy with projects these days I'd honestly have to love the material/players to get involved.  Get a hold of me and send me some more info.
MZ