Music From The Depths

I starting writing this episode around the release of EP-002, and it was supposed to be EP-003. It began as a collection of hopeful textures and droning sounds, but with everything going on at the time the music took a different twist. With another week or two to write and adjust, it went through a few more changes to become what it is: a semi-cinematic, somewhat dark, ambient soundscape.

This episode is a little different from the previous editions, and it's a lot more musical. I was asked to create something to help fight anxiety, but the original track I made just wasn't right. I wrote and rewrote this release a few times, but I'm happy with where it landed. I know we're surrounded by chaos right now, but I hope this helps.

In this episode we explore ambient textures and soundscapes. Some of it gets a little dark, but it shouldn't have the kids screaming or anything. ;)

The first portion of this mix is taken from the EP "Sources I," which is due to release in June, 2020. It features additional guitar by RJ Schodowski.

In this episode I look back through old work and give it new life. There are bits from video and game soundtracks, unreleased and unheard music. Styles range from ambient to upbeat electronic.

As a kid, I was always writing and performing music. So, I think it would shock a lot of people to know that I haven't been working with music full time for the last 15 years in some capacity.

The truth is, I was about to be married when I was offered a great job on the web. So, I took it. In the years after that, I slowly set music aside.

It wasn't that I didn't love it. There just wasn't enough time with learning a career, starting a business, and raising kids.

I don't want to sound like I'm complaining. I love my family, and my work has taught me so much that compliments what I want to do with music and digital art. I've even written soundtracks for games and videos, too. So it's not like I haven't had a chance to write music. It just hasn't been at the forefront of my life for a while.

But the thing about setting aside something you love is, it'll probably haunt you a little bit until you make time for it again.

So, every month I'll be releasing at least two mixes of original music. To do that, I'll dig into the music I made a long time ago, and some that I've written more recently. I'll probably have an occasional guest, too.

Style-wise, these will often be ambient, atmospheric, soundscapes. But I also have a weak spot for intricate, glitchy, granular drums. And since I've written in a lot of styles, there's no telling where each mix will go.

I hope you'll listen and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. I'll be over here dusting off the gear and working on the music in the meantime. See you soon!