Posts by sknob@mamot.fr
(DIR) Post #B1dYvHl28NwUwgHUPY by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-22T11:19:20Z
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Song #2 is coming along nicely. Laid down some lead vocals late last week and have been layering background vocals in various spots (10 vocal tracks in all which is a lot for me!)I tend to write too many parts and then (more or less reluctantly) remove some (same when I’m writing lyrics, I often write way too much and have to cut a lot of stuff out). Downside is there’s going to be a lot of cleaning up to do (mouth clicks and smacks and pops). 18/2 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1dYvIO1nP8OtcWdBw by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-23T06:55:13Z
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When I write songs, I usually start with the lyrics, which suggest a melody (+rhythm) which I’ll hum to myself, which implies harmony, which inspires an arrangement/orchestration. So the music is where I spend most of my creative energy, and I’ll usually end up with an arrangement I’m happy with and…which I know will be mostly ignored as soon as I add the vocals, because that’s how most brains are wired. But every single time, it’s kind of a heartbreak 😂19/2 🧵 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1dYvJC0nZ7JOduY6K by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-23T06:55:42Z
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But the lyrics are what sets the whole thing in motion, and I do spend time and energy getting them right (often tweaking them once the music is fleshed out, so there are feedback loops), so I can’t claim that they’re secondary either. That being said, I can easily love a song with indigent (or incomprehensible) lyrics if I love the music, whereas I can’t think of a single example where the opposite is true.20/2 🧵 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1dYvJlSflTPAaUrM8 by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-24T07:22:43Z
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Finished cleaning up of all the vocals tracks of song #2 yesterday (I’m sure I’ll tweak them at tad more. Reverb and delay can sometimes exaggerate mouth noises). It’s a very tedious process, but I’ve gotten pretty fast and efficient at it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Things are sounding pretty good as is (i.e. nothing makes me cringe too much 😄) even though I’ve only done a rough mix.The finish line for song #2 is in sight.21/2 🧵 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1dYvKHMl8zglXQL5M by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-24T15:20:28Z
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Did a bit of mixing on song #2, essentially tweaking the levels and doing some simple EQing, mostly carving out a few db around 200 Hz on some vocals and instruments, because that’s where things tend to get boomy and/or muddy with my (dynamic) mike and voice, and high- and low-passing stuff where there nothing much happening. I may have lowered the bass track too much. I’ll let it rest and listen tomorrow on various devices…Nap time \o/ 22/2 🧵 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1dYvKxCFcSErGzkHo by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-25T09:39:17Z
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Fixed a couple of niggly things, but I’m calling song #2 done (for now) 🥳.Recording vocals on song #3 is next presumably, but not today. While the melody has stabilized, I still can’t seem to settle on a groove (see toot 15/2 above). When I play it on the guitar, the groove seems more consistent, so maybe I’ll add a guitar track to my synth arrangement as a crutch or guide for singing, which I’ll remove afterwards.23/2 🧵 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1dYvLUsEPOQXikdmK by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-26T10:09:13Z
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A lot of chimney smoke in the village this year. My lungs are stinging and my voice is even raspier than usual. I’d like it to be a bit clearer to record song #3.So instead, I started toying with musical ideas for song #4 and came up with something that straddles 2 musical styles that I tend to hate, so I decided to go all in 😅We’ll see if I water them down over time or not. Either way, it’s pushing me outside my comfort zone which is the main thing :) 24/2 🧵 #musicMaking #newAlbum
(DIR) Post #B1kD72YfdJfyOZPyPQ by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-29T06:15:09Z
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The @TIBtv launch was a total blast. To be honest, I’m old enough to have seen video kill the radio star, but the creativity on display was intoxicating. We had planned to leave the chat open for an hour after each launch sequence, and it stayed open all day (and night?) and filled to the brim.I finally mustered the willpower to stop watching after nearly 10 hours straight. You have been warned: highly addictive!24x7 #FediMTV #TIBtvhttps://tv.theindiebeat.fm
(DIR) Post #B1kD7AnV04I5wsPvdI by sknob@mamot.fr
2025-12-29T06:26:55Z
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The best part, besides @RobertaFidora’s amazing launch video, was reading how it inspired so many attendees. A lot of real and virtual cameras being dusted off right now…@TIBtv
(DIR) Post #B1rxy2lTYGQ0NjL4RU by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-02T08:17:34Z
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Dear musicians, I don’t know if it’s just me but FYI when I click on a SoundCloud link, I either - get a prompt to log in- get a prompt to download the app- get access to your song but am asked to log in with google or facebook when I click play- get access to your song (maybe, I’m not sure)So I don’t click on SoundCloud links any more…
(DIR) Post #B1vG0shPoRP4gLp2Su by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-03T14:28:37Z
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Did I shoot and edit an entire music video today? You have no proof!#TIBtv
(DIR) Post #B1vG0uFq1wX5VOw2l6 by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-03T20:04:00Z
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Submitted to @TIBtv. My first proper video (sorta) since 2018! And for one of my #bonkwave tunes to boot. Beats doomscrolling. And we all need a little levity now and then.
(DIR) Post #B1vG0wEUfue5doJzwO by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-03T22:15:53Z
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@alisynthesis it has the word bonk in it :) @TIBtv
(DIR) Post #B22VlMDvuVgE2kgfVA by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-04T07:52:01Z
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Wow, my little video has already aired once on @TIBtv. I’ll post a link to it in a day or two. #FediMTV
(DIR) Post #B22VlNDcDB1J83Xve4 by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-07T10:03:44Z
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As promised above, here is a link to my new #bonkwave (or #notBonkwave) video, Ukulele Bonk!https://makertube.net/w/nQRzvpGdRjkbo1Wu4aPFk5#TIBtv #FediMTV #ukulele
(DIR) Post #B231xbDdBKckYfQXhI by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-07T16:08:19Z
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@ordosmarkzero an hommage to our friends in the southern hemisphere maybe ? 😇@alisynthesis
(DIR) Post #B26taelfnYLBu6js80 by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-09T13:46:28Z
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This week, The Indie Beat Television (@TIBtv) is happy to welcome new videos from these fine artists :@ChristianBeach@inpc@sjwallin@Aarn0@axwax@fluffy@drivelsieve@SergeMedoff@ferociousdesigns@simonheartfieldKeep the videos coming, and keep indie music alive and kicking!And thanks to all of YOU for watching, spreading the word, and supporting the artists you discover on the channel! We CAN have nice things!#TIBtv #FediMusic #MusicVideoshttps://tv.theindiebeat.fm
(DIR) Post #B26wEtjzkSYhpjGolc by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-09T14:17:43Z
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@wjmaggos You can get a pretty good idea of what’s playing by checking out the Video pages on @nham :)https://nham.co.uk/watch/@TIBtv @howdy @musicman @ryno @Cheesetruck
(DIR) Post #B2EYMEH8xKY5ucPwsi by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-13T06:28:03Z
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@futurebird there is only one true #FediMTV: The Indie Beat Television @TIBtv ! 😊
(DIR) Post #B2PPKY9FKxhG7OPJQG by sknob@mamot.fr
2026-01-18T12:08:44Z
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@futurebird The Indie Beat Television ( @TIBtv) which launched December 28th, uses open source software, was created by musicians, and features only videos by independant artists, mostly from the fediverse. The launch was a big success, people are sending in videos daily, and the quality is incredible.https://tv.theindiebeat.fm