Brittle Hope

Made this somewhat experimental ambient-ish piece last night, feeling a tiny bit of hope about the world. It's based on slowed-down samples of a hang-drum, with a keyboard part doing most of the rest.

Hey MeFi Music, it's been a few years since my last post! I'm still making music whenever I have the time, though mostly instrumental stuff that goes to a music library for occasional inclusion in tv shows and movies (like in the background while people argue about who the father is, etc).

I'd find it helpful if you can tell me what artists this sounds like, and the more well-known references the better. Thanks!

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posted by edlundart (5 comments total)

I don't have any comparisons to make, sorry, I just wanted to tell you I really enjoyed this! This is what Saturday/Sunday tasted like to me. I am so glad you shared it!
posted by snerson at 9:40 AM on November 9, 2020

Thanks snerson! Glad it landed well in somebody's ears.
posted by edlundart at 1:16 AM on November 10, 2020

If you say "ambient" everyone will say "Brian Eno". But it's always surprising how far back musical ideas go. This calls Chick Corea's "Children's Song" to mind. You got a unique sound with the hang drum sample - very cool. Just noticed you left me a comment, too - thanks!
posted by AppleSeed at 5:07 AM on November 10, 2020

Ah, Chick Corea — thanks, I'll check out "Children's Song!"
posted by edlundart at 11:52 AM on November 10, 2020

That was great.
posted by srednivashtar at 3:39 AM on November 18, 2020