Remix package in the works

I've been doing a remix edition of 'Three thirds' release since beginning of 2020, just haven't bothered writing about it here on a daily basis. I had this idea for remix package already few months ago, and there's funny twist to the idea (like it wouldn't always go like this, hah) ... depending on how it feels, the remix package might be a "double remix edition". Or then not. What is sure, is that there will be this remix version I'm working currently. All the 20 songs will be remixed into certain style. What style is it then?

It's like return to the debut release 'Yksi' (2017) in the way that there will be only the chiptune bases and simplistic drumworks around them. While on debut release it was purely techno style drumbeats and very simple stuff, it's ... well, it's quite a lot like that on this remix package too, but not just techno, some variation and bridges to the actual 'Three thirds' release.

This remix package is already at the mixing & mastering stage. All the 20 songs have been worked, all the basslines, guitars, guitarsolos, sound effects and original drumbeats of 'Three thirds' have been dropped off and I've reworked different (very much simplified) drumbeats to the songs. The songs feel quite different now, which was the original idea of this remix, too.

Anyway, remix release is on it's way and it might be out already during February or March 2020.

'Three thirds' has been released

The release is appearing into Spotify etc streaming / distribution systems in coming hours or within a day or so; very soon anyway. You can stream the full album at youtube. Enjoy! :)

Cover artwork

This is the official cover artwork for forthcoming 'Three thirds' release.
( click the images to see them in bigger format with more details )

Quite festive colors, matching the season ... dont'cha think? :)

Tracklist and release date for 'Three thirds'

The name of the album is 'Three thirds'.
Digital release date set for 16th Dec 2019.

Track list below.

From soundscapes into mastering stage

As I thought the final soundscapin' stage got completed fast, one eve session. During past two days I've spent about all my free time with mastering and I'm about getting it completed.

It looks the release date might be on monday already. I'll post track list and artwork here in coming day or two ... or so. I'll also make full album stream for youtube, and the release is going to be distributed through cdbaby so expect to see it coming to spotify etc services before Christmas 2019 arrives. The cover artwork is quite festive, coincidentally. :)

Guitars completed

The rest three songs got guitars recorded during past two days. Tonight I also recorded some additional guitars, but now I think it's all done when it comes to guitars.

Next up is the stage three, additional soundscapes as / if / where needed (based on pure feeling). Probably nothing major up, but something, anyway. Yeah.

I think I might make two different versions of this chip release. This one I'm working currently, is the "main release", fusion package. Depending on how things feel, I might end up doing a very stripped down version with plain chiptunes and simplified drums. But I'm not doing it right away - if I'm doing such thing. It could work as remix release.

It seems this release might well be ready still during 2019. We'll see.

Time warp

Some time has passed. Yeah. What happened?

Daily life rolling fast, lots of things to do - with Chipfusion, I did the guitar sound experiments in late September as I planned, but then work with Chipfusion paused. It just happened, and in the end it felt like a good thing. As I continued working with Chipfusion around middle of November, it felt like coming to the songs with all fresh ears and vibes. So, ...

I started recording guitars for the 20 songs about 2-3 weeks ago. 17 songs have all the guitars recorded, 3 songs remain to be expanded with guitars. So far it feels the material has turned just the way I wanted. Recently I've also crafted the front and back cover artworks - front cover is 100 % ready while back cover is about 80 % done.

I'm hoping to get the album released still during 2019.