This one was inspired by the darker synth-based dance tracks I loved during the 80s and early 90s, before techno and EDM began spewing its vomit upon the beauty of those tracks of yore. As the song progresses, the percussion layers build while the sequencer scales become increasingly more bizarre and frenzied, parts impossible for humans to replicate, reminding me why I abandoned traditional instruments and performing in a band format in favor of electronic music composition and performance. Bless those robots!
credits
from 'Witch Hammer Reflux' (BBR: Pitch Collection #01),
released June 30, 2017
Written and recorded by Michael Ferentino. Copyright 2017 Killrockdead (ASCAP). All synthesizers and drum machines performed and programmed by Michael Ferentino.
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