Well this is an interesting one. Slight personal post here, read over if you like. Essentially this is an exercise in making something more minimal than usual.
I recently got diagnosed for ADHD and Autism. Apparently autism isn't a 'disorder' for me any more cuz i've spent all my life learning how to present as 'normal' (i disagree with this but whatever) and the ADHD is very prominent hence i looked into and am now trialling some medication.
Anyways. Another general goal i've been wanting to focus on - and it is very much tied to ADHD i think - is minimalism in my music. I know i tend to throw loads of melody and ideas at things and usually too much. One thing i've noticed immediately with these meds is the constant noise in my head has quietened down and so i'm very much interested in how this affects my creativity.
This jam was great to me anyway. i actually intended to do something shorter but it felt natural and without the urge i usually get to move things on quickly. i used some longer tape loops i've been experimenting with too - around 12 secs at high speed - which i think also helps with the pacing.
If you've read this far, thanks. I'll try not to be really annoying with it but i am intending to document how these meds affect me so i can be objective about how they work and maybe it will be helpful for anyone else in or near the same process. x
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9 сен 2024
