Note: I kind of stole this post from the family blog that Xtina and I keep, Three Legged Race. Rather, she mostly keeps it and I pat her on the back for doing such a good job. This is what I would consider a “rough cut,” definitely some mixing, etc. that needs to happen, but I’ll take care of that later.
As most of you who are familiar with me in real life probably know, I spend a fair amount of my time (that is not devoted to graphic design, cooking or general pregnant lady care) making tunes. I’m currently in a band called Paddock, and we create droney soundscapes that have been described as “cinematic,” “can you stop playing your scary guitar please,” and “you know that movie Requiem for a Dream? This reminds me of that.” I prefer to think of it as lunar landscape music, but whatever. No one would ever think to look that up on iTunes I guess.
Ever since we found out that Christina is pregnant it’s been in my mind that I’d like to put together something a little more gentle for the kids, not only to document this time in our lives as we prepare to be parents but also to create a memento for their future selves. So, I’ve been recording ambient sounds from family gatherings and other notable events with the idea that I would create some sonic snapshots that can hopefully paint a picture of what the kids have been experiencing without knowing it. Here’s a taste, it uses some sounds I recorded at my family’s annual White Elephant gift exchange.
