These are just some things I made (mostly) with pastels. They're more me messing around and trying to understand how to use pastels than actual pieces.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
I guess I'll actually be watching anime?
This is an update post of sorts I guess.
I haven't been doing much with music, so that's on hiatus. Lately, I have been dabbling with pastels and exploring them. I will show some of the pieces once I get them scanned in. They are all only vaguely thematic as I have spent more time exploring the medium itself rather than making new pieces.
Secondly, I'll be watching some anime this coming fall season.
Fall 2013:
Kyoukai no Kanata
Non Non Biyori
Strike the Blood
Kill La Kill
Coppelion
Golden Time
and others, but only if I somehow survive that and my coursework.
I haven't been doing much with music, so that's on hiatus. Lately, I have been dabbling with pastels and exploring them. I will show some of the pieces once I get them scanned in. They are all only vaguely thematic as I have spent more time exploring the medium itself rather than making new pieces.
Secondly, I'll be watching some anime this coming fall season.
Fall 2013:
Kyoukai no Kanata
Non Non Biyori
Strike the Blood
Kill La Kill
Coppelion
Golden Time
and others, but only if I somehow survive that and my coursework.
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Betraying American Culture, one Update at a Time
"Disclosure" by Collapse Under The Empire is an upbeat yet lovely fusion of electronic and piano music. It's reminiscent of the times 65daysofstatic are a little light on the guitar but heavier on the electronics and piano.
"Omou Mono Doshi No Saikai" from the show Chuunibyou is a pretty neoclassical song, which doesn't distinguish it much at all, I know.
"Astronaut" by Luna is a fuzzy-sounding keyboard-heavy indie rock song. It's like a mellow power pop song.
"Snowfield" from the anime Clannad is an atonal ambient piece that evokes sadness; high pitched instrumentation further cements an ethereal atmosphere.
"Slow Curve" from the visual novel Little Busters is a hyperactive melody, filled with enough piano and organ to lull one to sleep, but too fast to be called a proper lullaby.
"Omou Mono Doshi No Saikai" from the show Chuunibyou is a pretty neoclassical song, which doesn't distinguish it much at all, I know.
"Astronaut" by Luna is a fuzzy-sounding keyboard-heavy indie rock song. It's like a mellow power pop song.
"Snowfield" from the anime Clannad is an atonal ambient piece that evokes sadness; high pitched instrumentation further cements an ethereal atmosphere.
"Slow Curve" from the visual novel Little Busters is a hyperactive melody, filled with enough piano and organ to lull one to sleep, but too fast to be called a proper lullaby.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Update With A Lame Title
"Track 6" (really, I couldn't find the real name) from the show Hyouka is another pretty background piano piece.
"Galapogos" by Smashing Pumpkins is a sweeping orchestral song where everything, even the guitars, sound truly orchestral.
"Todeswalzer" by Windir is a really fun new wave-y black metal song. That sounds strange, but I mean it.
"Moment of Dream" by Hiroyuki Sawano is a pretty orchestral piece with pretty vocal and electronic accompaniment.
"Kage No Deshouka Daiichibu" from the show From The New World mixes distorted guitar with a children's choir, creating a jarring effect suitable for an epic theme.
"One More Cup of Coffee" by White Stripes is a fairly faithful rock rendition of the original song (by Bob Dylan). There's a cool organ part that starts a while into the song too.
"Galapogos" by Smashing Pumpkins is a sweeping orchestral song where everything, even the guitars, sound truly orchestral.
"Todeswalzer" by Windir is a really fun new wave-y black metal song. That sounds strange, but I mean it.
"Moment of Dream" by Hiroyuki Sawano is a pretty orchestral piece with pretty vocal and electronic accompaniment.
"Kage No Deshouka Daiichibu" from the show From The New World mixes distorted guitar with a children's choir, creating a jarring effect suitable for an epic theme.
"One More Cup of Coffee" by White Stripes is a fairly faithful rock rendition of the original song (by Bob Dylan). There's a cool organ part that starts a while into the song too.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Sigh, I guess I need a name
"1 AM" from Animal Crossing: New Leaf is a very simplistic and calming piece built around a piano.
"Onaji hoshi ni Umarete" from Hoshizora no Memoria sounds like space opera music because it matches classical sounds with electronic sounds. It is graceful yet still upbeat.
"Path to Lucy" by Deaf Center is a serene mix of the orchestral and the ambient, creating a strong sense of atmosphere.
"Rockin the Suburbs" by Ben Folds is basically a fun song about being male, middle class, and white that mocks angry white guy music. Yes, it is power pop.
"Onaji hoshi ni Umarete" from Hoshizora no Memoria sounds like space opera music because it matches classical sounds with electronic sounds. It is graceful yet still upbeat.
"Path to Lucy" by Deaf Center is a serene mix of the orchestral and the ambient, creating a strong sense of atmosphere.
"Rockin the Suburbs" by Ben Folds is basically a fun song about being male, middle class, and white that mocks angry white guy music. Yes, it is power pop.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Being Sidetracked? Why I Never?
"Grail Overfloweth" by Cocteau Twins is an admittedly stern but neat fusion of psychedelic and dark, resulting in a strange atmosphere. Alien is the best way to describe it.
"Le Gardien de Reves" by Amenra, despite the pretty name that roughly translates to The Guardian of Dreams, is a harsh song dominated by wall of sound dynamics, creating a primal sound.
"White Lake" by Deaf Center captures a harmonic yet tense atmosphere with its piano-dominated music; steadily the piece ascends in musical variety, creating a richer texture.
"Adventure" from the puzzle game FEZ is a fun 8-bit piece with an upbeat sound certainly fitting its name; the limited timbre works to its advantage in creating a narrow but cohesive sound.
"Your Ghost Is Not Enough" by Jessica Bailiff mixes vocals with atmospheric rock instrumentation and synthesizer, creating a song not too far from a slowed down western piece. Calm but persistent drum keeps the song going, not letting the atmosphere become too overwhelming.
"Iron Golem" from the game Dark Souls pits the high pitched against brass instruments, create a driving melody. As a whole the piece successfully captures the epic, making it fun to listen to.
"Sync", also from FEZ, has a more orchestral feel with its solid percussion and melodic instruments creating a rhythm from repetition. The rich dynamics make the piece compelling, even to someone wanting a faster tempo.
"Le Gardien de Reves" by Amenra, despite the pretty name that roughly translates to The Guardian of Dreams, is a harsh song dominated by wall of sound dynamics, creating a primal sound.
"White Lake" by Deaf Center captures a harmonic yet tense atmosphere with its piano-dominated music; steadily the piece ascends in musical variety, creating a richer texture.
"Adventure" from the puzzle game FEZ is a fun 8-bit piece with an upbeat sound certainly fitting its name; the limited timbre works to its advantage in creating a narrow but cohesive sound.
"Your Ghost Is Not Enough" by Jessica Bailiff mixes vocals with atmospheric rock instrumentation and synthesizer, creating a song not too far from a slowed down western piece. Calm but persistent drum keeps the song going, not letting the atmosphere become too overwhelming.
"Iron Golem" from the game Dark Souls pits the high pitched against brass instruments, create a driving melody. As a whole the piece successfully captures the epic, making it fun to listen to.
"Sync", also from FEZ, has a more orchestral feel with its solid percussion and melodic instruments creating a rhythm from repetition. The rich dynamics make the piece compelling, even to someone wanting a faster tempo.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Musings on Anxiety
Hello everyone,
Today I wanted to share my friend's blog post about anxiety and the way things are going for him (through his eyes). In particular, I felt that I connected personally with many of the points he discusses. So go check out A Sense of Incongruity. (meta post) !
Today I wanted to share my friend's blog post about anxiety and the way things are going for him (through his eyes). In particular, I felt that I connected personally with many of the points he discusses. So go check out A Sense of Incongruity. (meta post) !
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