I have been in the lab experimenting with noise and sound lately, and the result is a little bit weird.  I have been introduced to some new music recently (See Mike Patton), and I have felt a little inspired to go off the beaten track and just let the sound do what it wants.  I let it use me, like I am music’s instrument.  I am very obviously not a singer, but I want to be.  So these sessions are sort of the gateway to me trying to find my voice and style and maybe even refine it a bit as well as learn how to incorporate effects and ambiance into music effectively.

The first track is called, Snake Venom.  I used a Boss Dr. Rhythm  for drums and ambient synth.  Then I ran a bass through an effects processor with mild distortion and a very short delay.  The vocals are ran through a Behringer Virtualizer Pro, a pretty awesome effects processor that I just picked up at Richards music shop downtown.  This was actually the toy that inspired this track.  I had to test out my new toy!

-Snake Venom

The drums on the next song were done with the built in drum machine on my br600 digital recorder.  It was a preset song that I used so I could just jam out something short and simple.  Then I just added bass, and synth and some crazy effects and blended them to make an eccentric collage of futuristic sounds.  Perhaps that’s what a digital jungle at night would sound like.  Can’t forget the angst fueled  lyrics!  The vocals were recorded using the BR600′s built in preamp and effects.    Here is the song, Tired of checks.

– Tired of Checks

This last one is more of an angsty little dity, so enjoy it!

It’s Fucked Up

Things to look for soon…The next Spirals Over Norway Webisode, Episode 4, as well as a few jam sessions from the band! Feel free to leave some comments!

-Griff

Just a little video about us good ol’ country boys!  Tell ya what!

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