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Altostratus

by Mick Chillage

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Altostratus 32:09
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Autumn Falls 12:21

about

"Altostratus" was written in spring of 2023.

The initial idea came about when I was experimenting with the FM synthesis capabilities of my Novation Supernova II, although its one of the oldest synths in my arsenal, this is an area of the synth which I haven't explored all that much.

I ended up with a pretty basic yet classic sounding FM bass and played a longish improvised/shifting bass-line that kind of carries the track along throughout its duration.

The other elements came together quickly with some sounds edited and played from my Prophet Rev 2.

This day in particular was a pleasant spring day and as the clouds rolled by my roof-light window I decided to record the sounds that were present outside and recorded a couple of passes of distant traffic and a jet plane overhead.

I tried to capture an accompanying soundtrack to those moments where I would often lie down and watch the clouds pass by on those warm summer days on the bank of my local river, I returned to my archive of field recordings of this area and included another recording which captured some environmental/naturalistic aesthetics.

I was very pleased how this track came about in a short period with the addition of some subtle improvised keys it added further emotional sentiments.

I hope that this thirty minutes of Ambient music can add a sense of calm and peaceful/comforting familiarity to your day.

"Autumn Falls" was also written in the spring of 2023 but its inputus goes back to November of 2022 where I had captured the roar of my local waterfall after a heavy few days of rain. In spring I recently acquired an acoustic guitar and purchased a new microphone, my intention was to simply capture some guitar textures and maybe play some basic chords or plucked elements.

I had said to myself "as an experiment, no mater how simple the first part I play and record is, I will try to create a piece of music from it" So, the basic picked guitar phrase was used as the foundation to "Autumn Falls" the recording of the water fall was added along with all the various synth parts and FX that completed the track and feels like the perfect companion to "Altostratus"

I hope you enjoy!

Mick Chillage March 2023

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released March 30, 2023

Written, produced & mastered by Michael Gainford
at the Igloo Dublin 2023.

Photo and layout by Michael Gainford.

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Mick Chillage Dublin, Ireland

Producing various strains of electronica since the mid 90's

Releasing CD albums on Pete Namlook's legendary FAX records, Lee Norris's ...Txt, Fantasy Enhancing, Neo Tantra Label, Carpe Sonum, Databloem, amongst many more labels from around the globe.

Also involved in many collaborations. Autumn Of Communion with Lee Norris autumnofcommunion.bandcamp.com.
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