I just couldn’t focus on track number four because of this track, so I decided to add a few more things and call this one “done” for the demo, so here you go…

EDP/VMS Demo #3

So, a few notes from the studio note pad.

• the samples fit perfectly, but I need a bit more atmosphere
• I am doctor up the sitar a bit more
• the bass hit may continue a few more times (maybe 1)
• depending on a few other minor changes I may make – after listening to this over and over – this may easily be the intro track to the rest of the album

I am in the process of producing my next effort, an ambient / dub / abstract venture. The project name is not yet released, and the official album title is unknown but a working title is in place (Half moon, half happy). As of this writing I have a total of 7 tracks in various forms of production which span a number of musical influences.

With the site up and running I’ve decided to document the entire process. This includes the early demos, studio notes, album and production changes all the way up to the final product. Understand these are EARLY demos. This means the track are not properly mixed, the FX are not in place, portions will be added or deleted, arrangements will be changed and, above all things, the final tracks will be properly recorded and mastered before pressing.

So, without further delay, here we go:

EDP-VMS Ambient Demo 1

• The song has was too much reverb in the water
• Need to find a way to clean up the samples, also add a few additional sample
• The Lead Acoustic guitar will come in once and fade into a long, long analogue delay that mixes into background and other samples
• The bassline will change to establish a new feel for the slong, more relaxed. I think I will use a Korg MS10 for this or a Juno 106. Have the ability to provide the structure I am looking for
• The muted Jazz Guitar may gain a larger roll in the final mix as there is a potential to use it as a transition into another song
• Provide more punch to the vocals chorus sample

• Change the vintage house piano out, change the pattern and the reverb used on that track
• Have a clean organ hit that can be processed by an auto filter delay
• Retool the highs
• Move the “oooos” up during the second break – make it constant
• add a jungle break beat theme for the last min of the song
• Filter the sample a bit more