This afternoon, I completed two pieces for a compilation album coming about later this year, based on scenes from imaginary films – the album is inspired by Eno’s Music For Films albums. I have decided the two short pieces will be the last Second Thought tracks I create using softsynths or Reason. It’s a nice way to finish off, as I’ve created two lovely tracks. Also, I may use synths if asked to do more soundtrack work in the future, so this leads nicely into that, leaving Second Thought to head back to the sounds and samples world again. Ideally I’d like to create something that straddles the border between experimental sound art and accessible electronic music. I suppose Purlieu comes into play there again. Either way, this is all a long way in the future, as you still have two VST/Reason created albums on their way first.
The reason I’ve decided to make this definitive turning point now is that Lucy and I are moving to a new city and hopefully things will start getting better with my life. That’s as good a time as any to change, especially when the ‘improvising with synths’ direction really does remind me of some darker times in the last twelve months. So, a new start, and a return to Second Thought as it should be. All good!
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