This track is like a random beats 2-for-1 sale. Starting out as a uniform techno stomper, the tempo is modulated midway through to transform this minimal caterpillar into a paranoid dubstep butterfly. There is sharp contrast between the two parts, despite using the same bass instrument.
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This glitchy techno track has some great space to it. The first instrument that comes in has a very spooky sound. Once the sharp synth comes in, the track is very noticeably disrupted, but the spookiness continues.
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Simple in it’s execution, but not without some technicality, this chilled-out dubstep track has 2 dueling basslines which compete for superiority while the electric piano adds some great texture.
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After a short break, the random beats series is back!
Granted, this is not the longest random beat in this volume, but I think the livelihood of this very old-school sounding jungle roller makes up for its few faults. I really like the fills that come in during the second half of the track.
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Looking back, “Afraid of What You’ll Say” is another favorite of mine that is easily overlooked. This track is pretty representative of a period where I was really growing into the dark trip-hop that I think is most representative of my style as a whole.
The lead melody was originally concocted with lyrics in mind; however, they’ve never left the confines of my brain. About half were since forgotten anyway.
Karl D – Afraid of What You’ll Say
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Today’s journey into the archives is one that I had forgotten how much I liked. “Love Theme” is certainly one of the more melodic songs I’ve ever composed.
“Love Theme”, like several songs I’ve produced, was inspired by what I imagine I might have written for a film score.
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12/26/09 – Whoops, forgot the download link. -KD
I sense a depression in the amount of material I will release in the next several weeks. I will instead fill you in on some other old tracks I still have in my cache.
This first track is from about 6 years ago, I suppose. You may not think I might be crazy enough to do hardhouse covers of Sevendust songs, but you’d be wrong.
Sevendust has been for a long time one of my favorite metal bands, and Black has always been one of my favorite songs. I’ve always been surprised to hear how much people liked this song. Even people not really into electronic music or Sevendust have reported really enjoying this song.
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12/26/09 – Whoops, forgot the download link. -KD
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