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Those eras had such a rich soundscape. Bill Laswell is an absolute legend, so it's super cool to connect with someone who appreciates his work as well. And yes, Luke Vibert's influence on Aphex Twin and that whole drill'n'bass shift is fascinating history. The way those producers pushed boundaries back then is a constant inspiration for me.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 1 month ago (8 children)

    I’m actually quite familiar with Ninja Tune and Wagon Christ. Their early catalog has been a major source of inspiration for me, so drawing that comparison is a huge compliment. I’ll be sure to share my new material right here once it’s ready.

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    Hey everyone, I’m a beatmaker from Japan. Just wanted to share a new beat I’ve been working on lately. I tried blending a gentle Bossa Nova vibe with classic Boom Bap, and I’d really appreciate any thoughts or feedback you might have.

    I hope you enjoy the chorus, I put a lot of heart into it.

    https://youtu.be/wdSOf0hmd98

    I snapped that cover photo myself at Tennoji Zoo here in Japan.

     

    Ecco la mia beat tape per chi ama l'hip hop dei primi anni 2000. 10 tracce, e sì, la copertina è una calza a rete lol

    Spero vi faccia compagnia nella vostra routine quotidiana: https://open.spotify.com/album/6ONd0aMiA0yXOiE6sJIgv7

    — Ciao a tutti, sono SAGEGREEN. Ieri sera ero al bancone di un bar a bere da solo, quando un signore più grande di me, seduto accanto, anche lui da solo, ha iniziato a parlarmi. Mi ha detto «Il mese scorso ho divorziato. Quando ero sposato, inventavo ogni tipo di scusa pur di uscire a bere da solo. Adesso che sono veramente single… bere da solo mi mette solo tristezza.» E io l’ho ignorato.

     

    SAGEGREEN - Wipeout Beat Tape https://linkco.re/bAeZcddz?lang=en

    Hope y’all enjoy it. Have a nice one!

    — The vlog for that beats: https://youtu.be/iYMppdGQBa4

    There was an older woman sitting on a park bench with a live praying mantis clinging to her chest. So I said to her, with a bit of sarcasm, “That’s a lovely mantis-shaped brooch. Where did you buy it?” She looked down at her chest, puzzled, and said, “Oh my, that’s just something I didn’t finish eating.” Then she casually crushed the mantis in her hand, tossed it straight into her mouth, and began chewing with terrifying force.

    My coffee shop order (leminal.space)
     

    When I asked the AI the following question, I received a truly moving response: “Let’s say the owner of this smartphone has passed away. And I’m the person who found it. I’d like to know what kind of person used to use this phone. You’re the only one who knows about that person. If you were in my shoes, what would you tell me?”

    — ☕︎ ☕︎ ☕︎ 

    On another note, I just dropped a new beat tape. I hope these sounds can be a part of your daily life and bring some good energy your way.

    It’s my coffee shop order. Good to the last drop.

    Track list:

    1. Hi
    2. Can I Get A
    3. Medium
    4. Iced Coffee
    5. With Milk
    6. No Sugar
    7. And One
    8. Croissant
    9. To Go
    10. That’s All
    11. Appreciate It

    https://linkco.re/SYhy1YZX?lang=en

     

    I was browsing the internet and stumbled across one of those “How much you should have saved by your age” charts. I got scared, held my breath, and slammed the tab shut immediately. Then I remembered I’m dropping a beat tape called Grid. My love life is still off the grid, but at least the beats are right on it. I tried to make a spark with someone, but apparently my flirting skills still need more Flint.

    Grid Beat Tape is out now: https://sagegreen86s.bandcamp.com/album/grid

    This morning, I was waiting in line for a bathroom stall at my local train station when a guy ran up to me, handed me a $10 bill, and said, “I’m so sorry! Can I cut in front of you?” He probably paid off about five people in total, so he spent around 50 bucks. But if spending $50 means you don’t have to lose your dignity in a train station bathroom line, that’s actually a pretty good deal.

     

    I was browsing the internet and stumbled across one of those “How much you should have saved by your age” charts. I got scared, held my breath, and slammed the tab shut immediately.

    Then I remembered I’m dropping a beat tape called Grid. My love life is still off the grid, but at least the beats are right on it. I tried to make a spark with someone, but apparently my flirting skills still need more flint.

    Grid Beat Tape is out and streaming across all platforms now: https://linkco.re/PxTrfyvF?lang=en

    bandcamp: https://sagegreen86s.bandcamp.com/album/grid


    This morning, I was waiting in line for a bathroom stall at my local train station when a guy ran up to me, handed me a $10 bill, and said, “I’m so sorry! Can I cut in front of you?”

    He probably paid off about five people in total, so he spent around 50 bucks.

    But if spending $50 means you don’t have to lose your dignity in a train station bathroom line, that’s actually a pretty good deal.

    Just a regular 40-year-old Japanese guy trying to figure out life one bathroom line at a time.

     

    I’m dropping four new beats as a EP called “Weather.” Every track came from a different kind of weather, not just the literal kind, but the feeling that comes with it. That tense quiet right before it rains. The clearheadedness of a bright open sky. The weight of overcast days. The way air feels when something’s about to shift. I’ve always had this thing where weather and memory kind of blur together. Certain sounds feel like cloud drifting. A rhythm can hit like steady rain. A melody can feel exactly like light pushing through clouds. I wanted to take those feelings, the ones that are hard to put into words, and just let the music say it instead. These beats aren’t really telling a story. They’re more like conditions. Moments that feel warm, or cold, or still, or like something’s coming. Each track holds up on its own, but back to back they move like a forecast, one mood rolling into the next. “Weather” is a simple one, but there’s a lot of different skies packed into it. Hope you find one that feels like yours.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    SAGEGREEN - Weather EP 🌤Available on bandcamp:  https://sagegreen86s.bandcamp.com/album/weather

    I hate to say it myself, but this beat of mine truly saved me and my family. My brother had been in a wheelchair for ten years after an accident and couldn’t walk at all. The moment I played this beat, he suddenly stood up… and walked over to press the mute button. I honestly can’t thank this beat enough.

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