a tribute to syd barrett
jake morris
4’01
“A Tribute to Syd Barrett” is a quiet instrumental track, one that a small child might fall asleep to. It explores a dark, ultramodern world through the combination of various ambiences. Mixed together these textures paint the otherworldly soundscape, in which the listener is subtly immersed into. Eventually a small voice is brought out of this world, in the form of poorly recorded upright piano. The strange sound of this piano plays gently through the dissonant lines.
The inspiration for this piece is again the 2005 collaboration of Alva Noto Ryuichi Sakamoto, 1979s The Wall by Pink Floyd, and finally the life of Syd Barret.
The overall form of the work matches with the life of Syd Barrett. The early rise and fall of tension in the electronic part represents Syd Barrett’s time with The Pink Floyd Sound. However, there is no real intension for the listener to recognise such features of the piece – it is just something I happened to be thinking about when writing it.
15.11.07
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A great sound mate
kind thanks :)
Interesting piece - I remain somewhat uninformed about Syd Barrett, so I can comment on the sound I heard only. I liked the metallic pipe effect you have going there, reminds me a little of Autechre. The piano part was a nice addition, I guess it would be nice to hear a cavernous reverb on it, to contrast with the drier sounds, but nonetheless it's great to hear an eclectic range of works being produced by all. Cheers.
you know john that's a great idea...
so thankyou :)
Do I spot a hint of sarcasm there? Never.
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