Kevin MacLeodThis is a sort of a Frankenstein piece. There are 70s bits, 80s bits, 90s bits.... all soft of mashed up in a salad-mash-soup-like thing.
Also, there is too much stuff going on. So - for all you music producers out there, don't do this! It started out kind of complex, and then I wanted to build... but not in a tasty way... in more like a "i have 22 curved boards that I scavanged from an old boat, lets see what this makes" sort of way.
The result was something so sonically complicated that it took forever to get the mix "clear". (basically, turning the soup back into a salad, so you can hear each individual tomato... i may have overstepped my analogy.)
Oh! right, back to the description. The picture is missing a lot of the notes that are in the piece, just because it looked... well as complicated as it sounds. So the dots are just from the 2 synths.
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Who Likes to PartyKevin MacLeod2012-07-02 | This is a sort of a Frankenstein piece. There are 70s bits, 80s bits, 90s bits.... all soft of mashed up in a salad-mash-soup-like thing.
Also, there is too much stuff going on. So - for all you music producers out there, don't do this! It started out kind of complex, and then I wanted to build... but not in a tasty way... in more like a "i have 22 curved boards that I scavanged from an old boat, lets see what this makes" sort of way.
The result was something so sonically complicated that it took forever to get the mix "clear". (basically, turning the soup back into a salad, so you can hear each individual tomato... i may have overstepped my analogy.)
Oh! right, back to the description. The picture is missing a lot of the notes that are in the piece, just because it looked... well as complicated as it sounds. So the dots are just from the 2 synths.
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My Dearest Shazza; Our quest has taken us far and wide on this continent, from the Big Lobster to the Big Prawn. Will it all be worthwhile? Time will tell. It has been 3 days since we lost sight of the Big Banana. It may yet be weeks before we glimpse the Big Pineapple. All the while, there is a fear in my heart of an undiscovered and unknown Big Emu. We break camp at dawn.
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Australian tales speak of a legendary Bunnings warehouse that will reveal itself to those it deems worthy. No one knows its exact location, but it is believed to be “about 40 minutes away”. Away from where? Away from who? The takes do not say. If you find yourself standing before the Bunnings warehouse, you are greeted by a snag buffet of mythic proportions. Here, the air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of sizzling sausages, each one crafted to perfection by ancient grillmasters. The snags, spiced with secret herbs and spices, have truly been blessed by the spirits of the Outback. If you partake in this feast, you may never see the mortal world again. It just might be worth it.
Crikey, mate! We were trekking through the bush, just north of Woop Woop, when out of nowhere, a bloody Drop Bear launched itself from a gum tree. Fair dinkum, it was a real ripper of a beast. Old Bazza tried to fend it off with a bin chicken on a stick. Just as the Drop Bear was about to strike, a Hoop Snake rolled in and coiled around the beast, dragging it away. Bazza owes that Hoop Snake a cold one and a durry.
The cool thing about these kinds of pieces is that they leave a lot of room for your own creativity. It is 98% voice-over friendly! Talk all you want over the top of this piece... but watch out for the key change at 1:34... it will steal attention.
I picked up a round metal tongue drum from a local music store a while back, and thought the chords were beautiful. End of story! Enjoy the zen. :-)
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodCloud DancerKevin MacLeod2024-03-20 | What better way to start the 2nd day of Spring than dancing on a cloud?
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodSame Same But Different EP005 Universal MusicKevin MacLeod2024-02-29 | This week...an episode is skipped! We talk Universal Music Group and TikTok, various industry stuffs, and the challenges for online content creators when platforms and music conglomerates disagree.
It's all about Australia! Bop along with this cheery piece from down under. It was designed for the Australian-themed level of a tower defense game. There are a lot of boomerangs flying around when you upgrade your towers to level 3.
This piece was written for a 2d-bullet-hell space shooter. It loops seamlessly to allow variable-length gameplay. There is no percussion because of all the explosions in the game itself. The piece probably has some utility beyond bullet-hell; paranormal investigation comes to mind. If you are doing paranormal investigations, I would like to see the following shows: - "Ghosts of the Galaxy" - "The Otherworld Unit" - "Whispers from the Unknown" - "Unearthly Encounters" - "Phantom Photons" These would also make excellent science/astronomy shows.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodSergios Magic DustbinKevin MacLeod2023-12-21 | 204 BPM Drums, Tuba, Marimba, Percussion, Clarinets, Flutes, Trumpet, French Horns, Trombones, Glockenspiel, Bassoons, Chimes, Whistles, Cymbals
This piece starts very slow and builds... like Bolero. Unlike Bolero, this piece builds beyond the safety limit and gets crazy. I recommend you check out the piece from 1 minute 48 seconds in. There are several break points you can start from to get to the crazy payoff faster, or use the whole thing!
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodS01E01 Same Same But Different! (The FIRST One)Kevin MacLeod2023-12-19 | Same, Same But Different is a video podcast featuring Kevin MacLeod, Alex Nakarada, and Tim Kulig - all composers that are committed to offering their music for FREE w/attribution under Creative Commons!
Come join us for some insights on creating music, the nuts and bults of how we do things, and general discussions about life as composers and people!
Enjoy a serene sanctuary where time stands still. Envelop yourself in a warm, nostalgic embrace, evoking the feeling of a sun-drenched afternoon in a hidden garden. The air is filled with the echoes of a distant, yet familiar world, inviting you to lose yourself in the comforting simplicity of the moment...
Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of "Brain Dance," a sonic experience that plunges you deep into the heart of the Sixth World. Conjured amidst the neon glow and astral currents of a dystopian Seattle, this track is the essence of a Deckers' paradise. Synthwave textures weave an intricate matrix around you, leaving you entangled in its cybernetic allure. Deck in, chummer, and let the futuristic soundscape rewrite your reality. Wait... what universe is this set in?
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodVibing Over VenusKevin MacLeod2023-10-06 | 94 BPM Vibraphone, Bass, Drum kit, Percussion, Strings, Piano
It is relaxation hour here on Radio Kilimanjaro, the only all-live music 24 hour frequency on your radio dial! Tonight is going to kick off with Alice Goodworth on her vibraphone playing along to the famous Radio Kilimanjaro Automaton Ensemble. She calls this piece "Vibing Over Venus"... and you all know why! (It is because she plays vibes... (which is a musical instrument).)
Hey Music Supervisors! Are you sick of choosing Claude Debussy's "Clair de Lune" or Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess" when you're placing music for that one scene at the end of Act II where there is a sunset and an overall sense of relief? I got ya, friend!
Morning. The time of day when you can’t figure out how to get to your drive-thru coffee place because there’s new construction, and the sun is super low so you’re squinting at the signs trying to figure out if you are supposed to turn left here, or if you definitely should NOT turn left here because you will get 3 tires shredded by sharp metal chunks before you fall in a hole. This piece of music is based on the old-timey concept of calm, beautiful, renewing mornings.
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Are you cool? Cool like a vampire planking in a graveyard in Alabama? Planking is uncool... so, you gotta be really, REALLY cool to pull off this vibe. Stomp and clap along to the cooperating banjos!
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodIntroducing: Sky Shadow~!Kevin MacLeod2023-07-24 | I was having problems sleeping due to the enthusiastic Florida car culture I live near.
There are 2 basic ways to solve this issue: 1) Listen to ocean waves or white noise on YouTube. 2) Spend hundreds of hours designing an entire fictional world, and months of testing and tweaking the audio design so you get a world that is warm, familiar, active, but unexciting and soothing.
Enter: SkyShadow! A Sleep Helper. Come aboard our airship, and sleep! Set in the 1890s in an alternate steampunk world, you can hear the brass, glass, leather, and wood. Enjoy the occasional whirring of the Atmos Computer, running its forecasts! Muse at the Nav Computer's inner thoughts as she chugs along! Feel the thrum of the SkyShadow's mighty propellors cutting the sky! Become annoyed at the Captain for unneeded announcements! Live sonically and passively in a parallel world.
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Since I made this, I've been using it in unexpected ways. When you live alone, things can get quiet. Very quiet. There is an isolating silence that can disorient a brain that lives in a rich, active audio environment. I run this all the time now. It provides enough variety to be interesting. I use it as a light bulb for sound. If anything gets "quiet... Too quiet!", here you go!
To be fair, a water fountain is also quite good... but I've had a water fountain and a terrarium with a waterfall feature. I now have floor damage.
More features are planned, including real-time voice announcements, time and weather indicators... Lots! Let me know if you have ideas on how to make this even better!
https://danger.academy/SkyShadow/fusionindex.html
About the Project
This project was created utilizing Chat GPT 4.0, MidJourney, and Eleven Labs. All of the code is free to use under the CC:0 License. All of the audio, characters, themes, style, story, and music are also licensed as CC:0.
Find Sky Shadow HERE!!!
https://danger.academy/SkyShadow/fusionindex.html
site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodAhoy, a sea ditty!Kevin MacLeod2023-06-27 | Sometimes when you're sailing you need a baller tune to get you in the mood of the open sea. This snippet is sure to introduce any Sea of Thieves sea fairing lad or lass's video voyage. Enjoy!
site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodGoblin Tinker Soldier SpyKevin MacLeod2023-02-15 | "Ya wants ta make things? Piles of things? Make things wit us Goblins! We got sticks and hammers and pokies. You get ta hit things wit udder things. If ya hit a rat, ya gets more stew! If ya hits da stew, ya get hit with rats."
Teamwork! Steady Progress! Shinies! Work with Goblins today!
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodMagic Escape RoomKevin MacLeod2022-11-03 | This pieces builds tension and speed all the time. The ramp-up starts slowly, and gets pretty crazy by the end. Like you're solving puzzles in a... Magical Escape Room! There are several natural break-points for easy editing. If you look at the instrument list, you can see where this piece is going.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodI Got a Stick Feat James GavinsKevin MacLeod2022-09-04 | Funky Horns? Funk! Funky Guitar? Funk! Funky Bass? Funk! Funky Drumming? Double Funk!!
Vocals: James Gavins. Uncopyrightable Lyrics: ("I got a stick.") James Gavins and Kevin MacLeod Arrangement and instruments: Bryan Teoh
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodBoogie PartyKevin MacLeod2022-04-13 | Just your everyday 12 bar blues jam. This one is exhausting to play. No MIDI keyboards were injured during the recording of this piece; darn close, though. This piece was written for a Patreon sponsor's project.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodJourney to AscendKevin MacLeod2022-02-07 | Jamming on some cheap percussion with some friends and a click track. Recommended uses for this track: Tiki bar, Museum exhibit of a bear, On hold music for an adventure bike tour company, Street festival in Monrovia (Liberia - not California).
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodEthereal RelaxationKevin MacLeod2021-12-24 | Meditation Tips: 1) Get comfortable. Maybe try sitting on a chair, or the ground. 2) Breathe. Why are you holding your breath? That won't help. 3) Relax. Stop fighting the bear. You two can fight later. 4) Close your eyes. Meditation is less effective if you have toothpicks holding your eyes open. 5) Minimize distractions. Turn off all your sirens and strobe lights.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodSpace JazzKevin MacLeod2021-09-29 | While working on a video game, the script called for "Space Jazz". I don't know if that is a thing, but this is what I made. Sounds like Space Jazz to me!
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodAdventures in AdventurelandKevin MacLeod2021-09-20 | You have taken charge of your destiny. You have trained for this. You have power and purpose. You have arrived at the Elite Five Challenge!! #symphonic #cartoony #adventure #comfyshorts
We start with a repeating music box theme. The cello recontextualizes the simple music boxes providing a surprising and comforting bed for the low trumpet to sing over.
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HELLO, HOLIDAY DANCE RECITALS! There is a shorter version of this available... because holiday dance recitals.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodDevonshire Waltz (Allegretto)Kevin MacLeod2021-07-12 | This is more for practicing dance than anything else. There are occasional bits with wind instruments to break it up a bit.
Available in three tempos: 84, 93, and 104.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodFunky BoxstepKevin MacLeod2021-07-06 | This is certainly a challenge to waltz to, but it is possible! Might be better for other dances in 3/4? I've never heard funk like this before, and it feels more "off" than it actually is.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodGrand Dark Waltz (Allegro)Kevin MacLeod2021-06-28 | Whilst learning to waltz, I noticed that the music wasn't flowing exactly with the explanations of how to move - so I fixed it. This piece overemphasizes the first beat with a hard slide in on the downbeat. Should make it easier for beginners to understand what is going on.
The are 3 tempos to practice different styles of waltz, or just work up to the fast one!
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodJoeys Formal WaltzKevin MacLeod2021-06-08 | It's your Grade 10 Formal and no one is dancing. All the usual cliques are in all the usual places, and questions are spinning around in your head... Would Alex actually dance with me? How can I make that happen? What's that smell? Did I wear deodorant? What exactly do I do with my left hand!? How big IS the Holy Ghost!???
It is my sincerest wish that this piece be requested at every high-school aged formal dance, for obvious reasons.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodPleasant PorridgeKevin MacLeod2021-04-06 | Attention in the lobby: The show will begin shortly. Please find your seat. Souvenir programs are available for purchase at every entrance. Remember to set your bleeping devices to non-bleepie mode. This show features flashing lights, live bats, and almond butter. If you have a condition that may cause problems, please see us at the ticket counter for further information. The show will begin shortly!
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodLate Night RadioKevin MacLeod2021-03-25 | You know when you're at a friend's house overnight for an experimental airplane convention and there are people sleeping on various sofas, so you don't want to turn on the lights - but then you run your shin smack into the metal coffee table, knocking over 3 mostly empty bottles and somehow breaking your friends glasses? This music is the nice feeling before the coffee table incident.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodEthernight ClubKevin MacLeod2021-03-05 | 2am. It is raining and there is a line outside the noodle place. A dim red glow comes up from the next staircase down; you hear a hypnotic pulse. Looking down, you see there's a propped-open door with a couple smoking outside it. "Ethernight Club" is laser cut into a piece of old roofing metal. If you walk down the stairs to "Ethernight Club"", turn to page 13. If you decide to get noodles at 人人麵店, turn to page 42.
0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Main Groove 1:22 - Chill out 2:12 - Melody A 2:28 - Melody B 3:01 - Last groove 3:18 - Exposed Cut 3:33 - Big Bass Melody 4:06 - Cut drop 4:39 - Fizzle Drone
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodGuzheng CityKevin MacLeod2021-02-18 | Welcome to "Hotel Lobbies Around the World"! Here in Guzheng City, this hotel lobby features flaming brasiers offset the triple 10 meter waterfalls. An innovative clock made of animatronic dolphins sets the tone, while telling the time! 6 artist alcoves on the opposite wall provide guests with entertainment while providing the artists customers! Next week, we will take a look at a very special taxidermy-themed lobby in Cudahy, Wisconsin.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodBig DrummingKevin MacLeod2021-02-11 | 4 players. 4 big drums. This is more of an ingredient than a stand-alone piece of music. Serving suggestions: Add ambiance to your RPG. Spice up your next didgeridoo performance. Use as background beats for holiday caroling. Entertain with on-hold music for your telecommunications business.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodComposerish: Steel Drums, Cover Song Licenses, and Tiki AppropriationKevin MacLeod2021-01-30 | Kevin compares steel drum libraries from 8dio and Spitfire. Then we discuss getting a license to legally distribute a cover song, and then discuss the weird cultural appropriation of Tiki aesthetic.
Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com http://incompetech.com twitter: @sleepfacingwest twitter: @kmacleod patreon.com/kmacleodComposerish: The Great Pizzicato String Shootout!Kevin MacLeod2021-01-25 | We open talking about shoes and finish comparing 15 (yes, FIFTEEN) different sample sets of pizzicato strings. We evaluate various libraries from Cinesamples, Logic, Spitfire, Embertone, East West, and 8dio.
Clips we used for evaluation are available for download here: https://danger.academy/composerish/pizz/
"Cartoon Ricochet 2 Sound" was recorded by Grant Evans and distributed via Soundbible.com under CC Sampling Plus 1.0
Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com http://incompetech.com twitter: @sleepfacingwest twitter: @kmacleod patreon.com/kmacleodComposerish Episode: Logic Pro 10.5 update, Folders/Summing Stacks, Stock Music vs CommissionsKevin MacLeod2021-01-11 | We discuss the Logic 10.5 update, a speed and organization trick using Logic's folders and summing stacks, and the difference between writing standalone music and stock scoring music.
Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com http://incompetech.com twitter: @sleepfacingwest twitter: @kmacleod patreon.com/kmacleodComposerish Episode: Star Trek Fan Sound Design, Social Media Gurus, Rescoring FilmsKevin MacLeod2021-01-01 | Kevin goes into depth on how he's building his Star Trek soundscape. We then discuss social media and how it potentially impacts your career, as well as the educational merits and pitfalls of scoring extant films.
Music used in this episode: "Bar Brawl" by Bryan Teoh Contact info: composerish@gmail.com http://sleepfacingwest.com http://incompetech.com twitter: @sleepfacingwest twitter: @kmacleod patreon.com/kmacleodAerosol of my LoveKevin MacLeod2020-12-30 | The title of this piece of music is a pun. The word "Aerosol" is a reference to a common hair product delivery method of the 1980s. "Aerosol" can very easily sound like the words "Here is all" or even "There is all". One can effectively hear the title spoken out loud as "Here is all of my Love". But they would be wrong. I don't like the usage of aerosols in applications where there are other delivery methods available. #ClawBangs
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodComposerish: Flex Pitch, Electronic Accordion, Live EDM and the Push/Play/DanceKevin MacLeod2020-12-25 | We discuss the techniques behind the "club remix" of the jingle Kevin improvised in episode #003. We then talk about performing live in Wisconsin with an electronic accordion, and the trials and tribulations of live electronic music performance.
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site = http://incompetech.com patreon.com/kmacleodComposerish: Do you need to learn theory to start writing music?Kevin MacLeod2020-12-22 | You've always wanted to write your own songs, but aren't sure where to get started. Should you start booking up on music theory to get the ball rolling? Bryan weighs in.