Recently Released EP "Sariel"

[Toaster]

Yours to download here : http://toaster.bandcamp.com/album/sariel-ep . Two drift/drone tracks, and one with some beats; clank beep, whirr. As described on relaxed machinery : 'The Sariel EP from our member Todd Elliott alias Toaster is a very melancholic work. You hear ambient drone and idm with deep and beautifully special harmonies besides sublime melodies.'

Download and enjoy. Also, a video for "Is Born" can be viewed here:

[manducator]

Wow, I just checked your bandcamp and there is some beautiful stuff to explore!

I love assumption!

[Ciberithm]

I'm listening to this now, and really like it so far. "Is Born" feels very organic with enough subtle elements to stay interesting. Nice work.

[Toaster]

Thanks! If you have questions about my working methods or whatnot, feel free to ask.

[Ciberithm]

I'd love to hear about the tools and techniques you used on "Is Born". Was this done with sample manipulation, or did you use synths?

[Toaster]

I use a variety of wacky approaches; but in general I try and make things as 'live' as possible, to allow for happy accidents. Is Born uses an OP-1 and a Virus; as I recall, the low pitched drones were recorded first, then a second pass was made playing the higher pitched tones. The bell noises at the beginning came last, using the OP-1's goofy 'tombola' sequencer.

[Ciberithm]

Thanks for sharing. I'm trying to learn all I can.

[seismic1]

I just listened to Is born. Nice track. I especially liked the higher pitched sounds on here. It must be a phase I'm going through.

Good work