Ok, after talking it over with Chris, I'd like to kick off the inaugral "Image Inspired Dare"!
This is a challenge for everyone, unlike the "One Sample Dare" there are no restrictions on how you create your entry. Ambient guitarist? Modular hardware dabbler with a bulging Eurorack? Heck, even one of those weirdos with keyboards and synthesizers, all very much welcome in this challenge.
The rules are:
1. There are no restrictions as to how the track is created. All sound sources and processing methods are allowed as long as you have the rights to use them (ie. no sampling of copyrighted tracks, use only samples and recordings you've created or have the rights to etc).
2. The image is only an inspiration, you do not have to use it to generate any sounds (in an application such as Metasynth)
3. Time for submissions is 16 days, counted to midnight, UTC, of 16th day.
4. Submissions should be uploaded to place available for all AO members. Links should be posted in thread dedicated to given round. Please, do not use hosting with countdown, CAPTCHA and other obstacles.
5. Winner of contest is chosen by votes cast by AO members.
6. Winner of contest chooses the image for next contest. Photos, digital artwork, pencil sketches... All acceptable. The image can be hosted at Ambient Online or on a site such as Imgur if you feel a high quality copy is preferable.
7. Participants are encouraged to discuss their methods for the benefit of the community.
So, to kick things off, I submit this imposing image:

You have sixteen days...
This is a challenge for everyone, unlike the "One Sample Dare" there are no restrictions on how you create your entry. Ambient guitarist? Modular hardware dabbler with a bulging Eurorack? Heck, even one of those weirdos with keyboards and synthesizers, all very much welcome in this challenge.
The rules are:
1. There are no restrictions as to how the track is created. All sound sources and processing methods are allowed as long as you have the rights to use them (ie. no sampling of copyrighted tracks, use only samples and recordings you've created or have the rights to etc).
2. The image is only an inspiration, you do not have to use it to generate any sounds (in an application such as Metasynth)
3. Time for submissions is 16 days, counted to midnight, UTC, of 16th day.
4. Submissions should be uploaded to place available for all AO members. Links should be posted in thread dedicated to given round. Please, do not use hosting with countdown, CAPTCHA and other obstacles.
5. Winner of contest is chosen by votes cast by AO members.
6. Winner of contest chooses the image for next contest. Photos, digital artwork, pencil sketches... All acceptable. The image can be hosted at Ambient Online or on a site such as Imgur if you feel a high quality copy is preferable.
7. Participants are encouraged to discuss their methods for the benefit of the community.
So, to kick things off, I submit this imposing image:

You have sixteen days...
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