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Disquiet Junto Project 0005: “Layering Reality”  

As per the given instructions, this week’s project for The Disquiet Junto is based around an un-edited field recording which serves as the foundation of our track. The track can be built upon, but the field recording must remain as the primary focus. 

Audio recorded with Tascam PCM Recorder for iPhone at approximately 7:25pm in Providence, RI.
Over 5 train tracks and a river.
Under the Providence Place Mall.
In between 2 parking garages.
Just a few yards away from Interstate 95.

The accompanying audio is made up of 3 recordings made with the Harvestman modular, triggered by Make Noise Pressure Points and/or René which I recorded on the 23rd of January, 2012.

I added an instance of D16’s Toraverb to one of the modular sequences in post, everything else in this mix is dry. 

The above images are taken at the site of the main recording.

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Recording for Disquiet Junto #3 - The Expanded Glass Harp

Disquiet Junto Project #3: “The Expanded Glass Harp”

Mic’d glass harp (punch bowl, vase, snifter) into Harvestman Tyme Sefari controlled by Make Noise Pressure Points. Reverb via Stilton Adapter. Additional modules used: Polivoks VCF, Evin 209.

This project is in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

Photos by Abby Saunders.

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Ice [disquiet0001-ice]

Created for Disquiet Junto on January 09, 2012.


Ice cube in a martini glass recorded with Tascam PCM Recorder for iPhone. 
Drums: Logic UltraBeat. 
Additional Samples: Ice, Harvestman modular. 
Guitar: Takamine EF341SC 
DSP: Logic stock + AU by +soundhack, PSP Audioware, Massey. 

Fun facts: 
I don’t usually make stuff like this. I’m not really even sure if this is actually dubstep. Maybe someone in the know can set me straight. 


I started at about noon on Monday and ended up going through 3 iterations of “song” before deciding to go in this direction at 9pm (EST). The drums / percussion parts were the first bits that I completed and was able to committ to. I had a couple completely different melodies that I had axed. I took a long break from it, had dinner, and decided that I was going to (reluctantly) not participate in this project, since I wasn’t really happy with anything I’d put down. The first bit I came up with were more rock-based. Layered vocals over chunky acoustic guitar riffs, but It just didn’t really catch right with the shuffle of the beat. DELETE. The second thing haddifferent vocals and a melody that seemed like some terrible progressive house from the 90’s. It was kinda weird but it worked, only not for very long. I was tired of listening to it after only a few bars. I’m also really bad at committing to lyrics so as I was running down the clock trying to think of something “cool” to sing (that I wouldn’t be embarrassed about later) I said, “Forget this” more or less, and made dinner. I was not going to submit anything. I guess I just needed to step away from the track for a few hours because I was able to hear a new melody in my head and gave it another go. This is that new melody. 


At 2:58AM (EST) as I was about to upload my completed track to SoundCloud, I realized that I forgot to renew my Premium subscription and was out of space. I had to go through the whole upgrade process so my submission missed the deadline by 5 minutes. I had a pretty good laugh over that.

Things Don’t Go My Way

All these plans work in my mind
But their outcomes surface EOL’d
I’m just losing all the time
All my efforts fall unrecognized

Too much changed and I don’t recognize my face
Things don’t go my way
Cue my distance I can’t let go of my dreams
But things don’t go my way

Cut my finger on your shame
Bleeding out until I fall in line (again)
Sleeping off another day
Think I’ll say “goodbye” to everything

Too much changed and I don’t recognize my face
Things don’t go my way
Cue my distance I can’t let go of my dreams
But things don’t go my way

So much has changed now I don’t recognize my face
Things don’t go my way.
Too many reasons (why) “I can’t” echo in my head
Things don’t go my way

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Artist: Ted James
Song: Things Don't Go My Way (20110810)
Album: Things Don't Go My Way

Gold

Originally written on the G4, reworked on the BlackBook.

Do you remember the way we were when everything changed?
We were as high as the weather was cold
And in the air we were breathing was the essence of fate
Now how strange we would feel without

I’d been waiting in vein for years
Expecting to change
Nothing’s different now that I’m older
Always needing repairs
Tossing books down the stairs
I’m still trying to figure it out

Look at me out there alone in the cold
Look at me out trying to lighten my load
Look at me always so far from my home
When you look at me everything turns into gold

So after hundreds of days
We’ve loved in hundreds of ways
There’s a feeling that never gets old
I’m collecting the rain today
In cups with your name
I’ll save them till the rain turns to snow

Look at me out there alone in the cold
Look at me out trying to lighten my load
Look at me always so far from my home
When you look at me everything turns into gold

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Horse

There’s a stable on the water where the horses drown and all I do is watch
In a minute filled with laughter there’s a fading sigh
Oh, what did I say now?

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Plastic (20080518 Mix)

I’ve been working (or not working) on this thing since 2004. An oldie but a goodie, in my opinion.

Falling asleep, I lay beside you
If you get lost in your dreams I’ll come and find you
No need to worry
Dry your tears
I’ll make your winters disappear
And the circle of lies completes
I’m the last thing you could need
With the moonlight on your skin
Through the plastic bag you’re in

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Trains (Demo 20090405)

This is a song I started in January of 2008. Haven’t touched it really until now. Added the usual cacophony of pitch manipulated vocals and square waves. Slow as syrup at 82 BPM.

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Sticky

I started this file last January and really haven’t touched it since. I was looking to continue working on a faster song and came across this one while going through old tracks. I decided to add the bass and a few additional layers tonight, and will follow up with lyrics later on.

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DJ Ted James @ Tazza. Thursday Night, January 15, 2009 - 10:00 PM

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DJ Ted James @ Tazza. Thursday Night, January 15, 2009 - 10:00 PM

The Bridges of Providence County Ted James - Bridges of Providence County - EP

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The Bridges of Providence County 

With/Without

With/Without has been kicking around as an idea in progress for quite a few years now. I made the most headway with actually structuring the sounds and bringing vocals into the mix over the course of 2008. Here is the most recent version, which includes a few edits to the ending and a new harmony.

Clocks keep on ticking 
The rivers of signal flow 
Emotionless circuits
Sing the only good song I know 
There is truth in mechanics 
Dynamics will ebb and flow 
I’m a creature of habit 
In the habit of letting go

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The Bridges of Providence County - Originally released through Cozy Music in 2007 as the title track to my debut EP. I have since cleaned it up a little bit and remastered it slightly. 

Look on the floor for a club and a seven of spades
I’ve been climbing this staircase for days
For a mirror that won’t show my face
For a woman who…
Can’t find the door or a way to get out of this maze
I’ve been searching this hallway for days
Only when I can see how it pays to be me will I turn back
And throw it all away again

I’ve burnt all my bridges to jump off
Now I need a place to stay
Hiding behind my window pane

Looking for more
Always walking in figure of eights
Now my feet never know where to stay
The way you look at me
How I must seem to be
You say “I’m only human” but I won’t be here for long
I’ve burnt all my bridges to jump off

I’ve burnt all my bridges to jump off
Now I need a place to stay
Hiding behind my window pane

Looking for sgnals in the dark
Playing the blues on a stolen guitar
I’ve taken apathy too far

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Shipwreck

I was only here for days
You only here for nights
So busy we were getting restless
So glad that we got on that flight

You belong to the city but your heart is in the sea
The waves will crash around you while on a shipwreck with me

Now no more conversation
Winds pick up and we lose the station
Waves are looking tall
Colors gone to greyscale
Drinks now on the floor and your voice is raising
Fuck!
What do we do?
Only hesitation
Thunder interrupts while the swell is raising
Raining on your face
How our lives are changing
Out here in the storm
More than our hearts are sinking

You belong to the city but your heart is in the sea
The waves will crash around you while on a shipwreck with me

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00:02:00 Shipwreck
03:29:26 Paper Eagles
07:10:05 Deja Vu
10:47:70 Obey
14:23:36 Torrent
19:34:06 Yesterdays
23:21:47 Rooms
27:11:50 Exponents IV
33:11:10 Athiest Attack

Click here to download the 37 minute MP3. 

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