SHAPE OF MINDS
Wonky Electronic Instrumental Hip Hop, feeding the brain!
Track
Dauer
Kirk Andrew Barley
A contemplative groove gets the record off to a flying start. Electric piano chords repeat and unfold over the sound of squeezed and tin percussion.
3:59
Kirk Andrew Barley
A dub influenced chugging bass line and dry processed female vocal chop effortlessly intertwine to create an enchanting tribal mantra.
3:03
Kirk Andrew Barley
Static trickles and loose vocal chops are layered with weighty bass & splintery, ASMR field recordings.
2:18
Kirk Andrew Barley
A textural rain bed, descending bass and organic percussion rhythms result in a hypnotic eastern inspired track.
2:57
Kirk Andrew Barley
A wavey retro synth dances beside a swung 808 kick. Arpeggiated synths fade in and out of the track to create a constantly changing, unfamiliar ambience.
3:26
Kirk Andrew Barley
Jarred hats meet an infectiously bouncy 80?s funk bass and grainy sawtooth textures. A creeping melodic synth emerges giving the track extra wonk.
2:10
Kirk Andrew Barley
118 BPM four to the floor with some clean and silky female vocals. Hissy sounding 808 hats open up space for a creaky door to become part of the percussion.
3:15
Kirk Andrew Barley
An African vocal sample leads the way, slotting into the effected tribal percussion beneath.
3:26
Kirk Andrew Barley
Bass heavy criss-cross drum machine patterns suggest a techno stomper is on route. However, once the pensive chords & vocal screws appear, the mood shifts to become more of an after hours sunrise vibe.
4:23
Kirk Andrew Barley
Foley style hats maintain a triplet based rhythm for some unique and interesting textures and sfx. Syncopated chords are played over this and add to the comfortable unfamiliarity.
4:17
Kirk Andrew Barley
With the end approaching - ?Crying Over Decibels? is subtle & reflective - the perfect way to end the album.
3:38