This one started out as a DAWless synth jam but then I used Cubase to mix it and add FX. Unlike most of my synth jams where I record everthing together, these parts were recorded one at a time. Different vibe I guess
Original Music Blogs
Articles and clips of new music projects, including behind the scenes info and pre-release demos.
The Musical Endeavour: Sunset
Gosh. A brand new track and video from The Musical Endeavour. Sunset started as a concept for a video collage and the track was created in response to that.
Freedom from Confusion
Can we ever be free if our politicians and media relentlessly try to bamboozle us? What even is truth? All this, plus synthesizers. This piece was shortlisted, out of 2,000 applications, for the 2022 Alpine Fellowship Visual Arts Prize.
William Duck [DAWless Synth Jam]
Everybody, meet William Duck. He knows your secrets and will fight for justice, no matter the cost. Also, it's a DAWless synth jam I recorded whilst playing around with my new camera. Enjoy.
Mo Honey Mo Problems [DAWLess Glitch Jam]
Glitchy music video created using DAWless synths and a bunch of old video kit.
DAWless Glitch Jam – Feb 2022
Here's a glitchy music jam from my DAWless setup. There's some random visual stuttering in this one that was a result of my video capture device needing a quick reload. Oh well, I think it adds something.
8-Hour LoFi E.P.
In December 2021 I set myself the challenge of writing, recording and releasing as much LoFi music as I could in a single, 8-hour session.
Blue Alatar: The Elements E.P.
I'm really excited to announce this new Blue Alatar E.P.! Cinematic folk-rock-fusion with dusting of electronic oddness; there's some big riffs, but they're not all on guitar.EEK. These tracks are a slight divergence from the 2018 album. Less layers, greater variety of instruments, no longer driven by guitars. In terms of influence, I drew a … Continue reading Blue Alatar: The Elements E.P.
Glitchy Synth Jam!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRoZ6F7xbtI I love making glitchy music. Even better now that I have a glitchy video setup to complement it. Here we have a semi-improvised, glitchy synth jam. Equipment used: Novation Circuit providing the beat; Korg Monologue for the bass with the Dark Star by Old Blood Noise Endeavours adding reverb; The reverb is modulated with … Continue reading Glitchy Synth Jam!
Bijou Bargain: The Musical Endeavour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Ai_IE2iQKk The Musical Endeavour is an experimental project, often swapping between or fusing genres. Bijou Bargain is an attempt to write a goovy piece of funk incoroporating elements of lofi and vapourwave. Released 26th March 2021 to all major digital platforms and probably some minor ones too. Track was written and mixed in Cubase by … Continue reading Bijou Bargain: The Musical Endeavour