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17 soundscapes composed on the iPad in GarageBand incorporating Alchemy synths, samples, and kinetic mixing.

During a trip to the US in July and August 2021, I composed this series of soundscapes while on the road using GarageBand on my iPad. The variety and complexity of these songs shows the expressive power of composing on a tablet using Alchemy synths, samples, aftertouch and kinetic soundshaping. Hearing them together here provides an opportunity to appreciate how the songs evolved and became more atmospheric as my confidence on the instrument increased.

Sonic Sock Puppets - The Collection

This is the complete 13-piece song cycle inspired by planetary objects in our solar system. These were all composed as part of commission for @johnowhitaker. All were performed on the Roland JDxi except Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune which were composed in GarageBand on the iPad. Album art was created using VQGAN-CLIP.

01 00:00 Mercury, arise! 
02 01:41 Venus awaits 
03 02:57 Earth, alone
04 04:58 Mars affair 
05 07:43 Ceres ardent 
06 08:32 Jupiter attired 
07 09:56 Saturn asks 
08 11:16 Uranus above  
09 11:53 Neptune, alas!  
10 12:52 Pluto awry 
11 14:02 Eris alive 
12 14:38 Makemake after 
13 16:04 Haumea, at last!  

Sun and her daughters - The Collection

An AI serenade for strings based on a two-word prompt. This 8:46 piece is part of the ongoing series called Little Joy. Holder of the token may request the WAV.

Kaleidoscopic Kisses (Little Joy 14)

In this 60-minute AI composition, an enigmatic generator follower starts a conversation between viola, pad and sine lead. Holder of the token may request the uncompressed WAV (600 Mb). Part of the Little Joy series, exploring AI art and music starting from a two-word prompt.

Weaving Webs (Little Joy 13)

Ambient synthesis inspired by a two-word prompt

Pastel Patchwork

In celebration of 200 followers on Twitter, I'm minting 200 editions of this lovingly crafted AI-generated 60 minute audio experience. Visit my Twitter (@dadsalad2020) to request your own edition. This inspiring soundscape was mixed and mastered for your enjoyment.

Feathery Filaments (Little Joy 12)

A 500-second generative cinematic soundscape in celebration of #HEN500K

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