Nocturnal Drips Inspire an Indian-Infused Ambient Journey
Remember the place where I recorded the ambient sound for “A House in a Forest“? Well, some strange things started happening there at night.
My wife and I were alone in this enormous house, nestled in a forest on the outskirts of a small city. Late one night, while watching “Monkey Man” on TV, I heard a persistent noise coming from the kitchen. Upon investigation, I discovered the faucet wasn’t fully closed, creating a constant dripping sound. The drops were falling directly into a mug full of water, and the spacious kitchen’s acoustics amplified the effect, producing a unique sound.
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Intrigued, I recorded the dripping with my handheld device, imported it into Ableton, determined its BPM, and built the entire song around this rhythm.
Once again, I employed PaulXStretch to process the dripping loop. Inspired by the tabla player in “Monkey Man,” I crafted a song with Indian-inspired vibes.
There’s also a continuous drone underlying the track, reminiscent of those created by sitars.
Here’s the interesting part: if I hadn’t mentioned the dripping sound, you’d probably listen to the entire song without even noticing it. Isn’t that cool?
Check the song here.
Thank you for taking the time to explore “Sinking Karma”, the eleventh track of my album. I’d love to hear your thoughts and impressions.
Feel free to share your experience or any questions you might have about the creative process behind this piece.
I encourage you to check out the rest of the album. Each track has its own unique story and sonic landscape waiting to be discovered.
Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes insights on the upcoming tracks!
Best wishes,
Billy
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