Flashback: “Evolve” by The Adaptive
“Evolve” was the debut full-length from The Adaptive, an experimental blending of live acoustic instruments, electric guitars, and electronic bass music. … Continue reading…Flashback: “Evolve” by The Adaptive
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Astronomy, Astrology, and Mythology
An alarming number of people care more about Mercury being in retrograde, than the mercury in our lakes and rivers. … Continue reading…Astronomy, Astrology, and Mythology
Various Artists – Planitis Aris EP (ambient fundraiser compilation) out now on Bandcamp and YouTube
Planitis Aris EP Planitis Aris EP name your price Announcing the 25th official release from The Adaptive, Planitis Aris EP. “Planitis Aris” is Greek for “Planet Mars”, more accurately
Updates: music.theadaptive.net, a new Roland Gaia SH-01, Omnisphere 2, and Labored Breath…
music.theadaptive.net I moved my Bandcamp page to music.theadaptive.net, instead of theadaptive.bandcamp.com. The old address still works, so this is more of an alias than a move. I plan to continue
“What Software Do You Use to Make Music?”
The one question I’ve probably been asked more than any other, in recent years, is “what software do you use?” I remember asking that question. It’s really important when you’re starting out. “Why is this other guy making more music than I am? Hey, what software do you use?” … Continue reading…“What Software Do You Use to Make Music?”
Quiet Sector & In The Branches featured in “Dark Ambient Northwest” Spotify Playlist
Hear More You can listen to many more songs from In The Branches and Quiet Sector on Bandcamp.
In The Branches – Traveling Back Through Time (Official 4K Music Video)
Collected Pieces – Part 1 by In The Branches
“Stepping Into the Past” by In The Branches and Neglect
This track floods my whole being with a cosmic sense of flow, of subtle grace and love to the pulsation of life inside and outside, a sense of the uniqueness
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In The Branches – “Sweet Vancouver Sun (ft. JT Warren)” + Vancouver, Washington Photo Gallery
In The Branches · Sweet Vancouver Sun (Live with JT Warren, 2017) – Creative Commons, Royalty-Free Download A rare live recording that I always love to come across, buried in
“Collected Pieces – Part 1” by In The Branches out now on Bandcamp
Collected Pieces – Part 1, as you may have guessed from the title, is a compilation of In The Branches songs from various parts of the project’s catalog. This is perhaps the most versatile In The Branches album since Vivid Memories and Particles Collide. … Continue reading…“Collected Pieces – Part 1” by In The Branches out now on Bandcamp
How To Dispute Copyright Claims on Your Own Music on YouTube
I wanted to share some notes I took for these steps. I plan to add more screenshots to make things clearer. Let me describe my scenario first: I use CDBaby
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What’s The Best Way To Buy Music Online?
I want to not only promote Bandcamp, but promote the attitude they portray in supporting artists. They take a smaller portion from artists than any other top company in the music biz. In fact, companies like Spotify and iTunes steal a much larger portion than their fair share. … Continue reading…What’s The Best Way To Buy Music Online?
Support In The Branches by Subscribing on YouTube
I bit the bullet and signed up for YouTube Premium recently. I’m always a little bit conflicted about supporting YouTube, knowing how little they pay content creators in proportion to
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Recommended Music From and About Russia
I’ve been studying Ukrainian, Russian, and German, with the intention of visiting Europe with family as soon as it’s safe and possible to do so. When you’re learning Russian, it’s
Recommended Ambient: Steve Roach – Tomorrow
“Tomorrow” on vinyl + digital via Behind The Sky Music: https://bluetech.bandcamp.com/album/tomorrow-2xlp-vinyl-only-includes-download-card Tomorrow – 2xLP (Vinyl Only includes Download Card) by Steve Roach “Tomorrow” on CD + digital from Steve Roach:
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Quiet Sector’s “Mining Moons To Build A Star” (ambient synth music) album released on Bandcamp
This is an album that took me about two years of weekend warrior-ing after I returned to my software engineering career in Portland. This project took over all of my
Quiet Sector – To Build A Star (Single) now on Soundcloud
As a preview for the 2020 Quiet Sector album, Mining Moons To Build A Star, I’ve released a new song on Bandcamp and Soundcloud. It’s the final track on the
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In The Branches – “Hidden Elements” Released Three Years Ago
“Hidden Elements” was inspired by winter in the Pacific Northwest, where things are unusually peaceful. This post is dedicated to that fall-themed album, originally released on Bandcamp on November 3,
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Throwback Thursday: Black Sea Coast
The Adaptive · Black Sea Coast (Live in Santa Fe) “Black Sea Coast” was created in 2014 as a dedication to a mysterious part of Eastern Europe that has become
Recommended Book Store: Powell’s Books
Website: https://www.powells.com A legendary icon of downtown Portland, and a world-renowned bookstore that used to be a dream to walk through. We in the Portland area truly hope to be