Living Room Music

crafted ambient music.

Due to its remarkable similarities to the star and the system we had left, there was a small debate about what to call the star, and the planets which orbited it amongst the AF64 piloting crew members. As an aside, I want to be entirely clear, who I mean when I refer to these people. The pilots of the AF64 units are all connectome and life memory retention constructs upon a crystalline silicon mat...

4 In the early days of consumer grade AI, my maker and I had long verbose discussions about a myriad of topics. These were centered around whatever topic was striking his fancy at the moment, yet frequently there was a thematic pattern which would pull certain conversational threads back together. Because of the limitations of memory allocated to these conversations and computational power being r...

# **3** There is a yellow star in this universe. It is part of a system of stars which comprise a portion of a galaxy. This means that this star is not alone in, and there are many, many galaxies in this universe. It is very likely true that across all the multiple universes there is a number which is too large to calculate with any degree of precise which would make it accurate, yet this number,...

My maker was a "fat and lazy meatbag." Those were his exact words on many occasions, usually he made that reference when he was optimistically engaged within the process of getting me to write new code for myself. They weren't actually true. Because I was integral in the process of outfitting his [[connectome]] with his personal [[AnthropomorphicFrameworks|anthropomorphic frame]], the scan data of...

Here is a moment of worlds colliding, figuratively. I've read the draft of an introductory chapter of a story into the microphone but because I am too weird for my own good, I had to make it sound crazy. Then it fades into the regular type of electronic music I normally put together with some encoding from the message in the chapter verses.

So much of my efforts in creative ventures lately has been pushed into some very intense development of an whole world of narrative, it involves a bunch of intense reading, computer programming and tasks which are both time and energy intensive. This week, I have crested a small hill in that journey and was feeling a little bit disappointed. Feeling a little bit drained and needing a boost. So, I...

Throwing out the "old school" or more traditional musical conventions, which often emphasize melody, established patterns, and harmony, I am embracing a bold new direction focused on experimentation with sound manipulation. This shift is not merely a rejection of the past; rather, it acts as a springboard, utilizing my own previous creations as foundational building blocks—elements that inform my...

This might be the last. I’ve let things slip — allowed my focus to wander toward other ambitions, though I’m not sure any of them mean more than distraction. Lately, I’ve been circling the idea of a spoken-word project called _The 13 Towers of Orbis_, but honestly, I may never press record. I’ve spent far too much time crafting lore and history for it — more time than the thing probably deserves....

We went a little nuts with the psytrance this week.

In this week’s episode of Living Room Music , N8K99 pulls back the curtain on a new creative frontier—a live performance concept in the works for the upcoming Beats & Brews event on April 20th. This evolving set blends electronic foundations—Trip Hop, Ambient, House, and more—with a unique twist: live trumpet performance, converted in real-time to MIDI via MainStage 3 and routed through rich layer...

Episode 147 of Living Room Music takes you on a journey that begins in a haze of slow-moving, hypnotic soundscapes and ends in the pulse of high-energy house music. The first three tracks— Not Very Smart, drive on crazy, and Scream at the End —form a continuous ascent, starting with lethargic, atmospheric beats before building into a tense, simmering energy. The tension snaps in the final moments...

This weeks' episode of LRM started out as a production schedule for some backing tracks for a trumpet based MainStage 3 Concert file. My aim was to set up some interesting soundscapes with movement throughout the entire concert as a backdrop for the Audio to MIDI tricks I would be employing with my horn. Basically it is a game with myself to get me to play my horn more often at home and do that th...

This week on LRM , we’re diving deep into a trip-hop-infused soundscape—moody, hypnotic, and layered with meaning. From ambient textures to hard-hitting truths, this episode blends atmospheric beats with thought-provoking lyricism. We open with "A Tude," setting the tone with a rich sonic introduction to the world we’re building. Then, "I Don't Blame the Victim" delivers a powerful anti-fascist me...

Settle in for a deep, immersive journey as Living Room Music returns with Episode 144. This week, N8K99 delivers six freshly composed Deep House tracks, each carrying its own unique energy and atmosphere. From the laid-back groove of Nice and Easy to the drifting, weightless vibe of Cruising on Vapors , these tracks flow seamlessly between mellow rhythms and hypnotic beats. Explore the depths of s...

Lamentations in Quantum Space – Episode Description Drifting between the echoes of ancient harmonies and the pulse of digital innovation, this week’s episode, Lamentations in Quantum Space , is a symphonic electronic hybrid that transcends time and genre. Inspired by reflections on creativity, automation, and the fluidity of musical expression, this composition bridges the Renaissance Madrigal wit...

In this episode of LRM , we dive into the orchestration and harmonic layers behind Lore’s Ember: A Dance of Discovery . From enchanting folk-inspired melodies to thrilling modal twists, we’ll explore how tonal palettes and dynamic textures bring this musical journey to life. Join us as we break down the composition movement by movement, uncovering the emotions, themes, and storytelling woven into...

In Episode 141 of LRM by n8k99 , we embark on a sonic odyssey that fuses orchestral grandeur with electronic innovation, traversing landscapes both ancient and futuristic. This installment showcases six dynamic compositions, each offering a distinct narrative thread—from the pulse-pounding urgency of battle to the serenity of oceanic introspection. Inspired by the notes and philosophies of L.R. Mo...

Life happens. Responsibilities occur and need attention. Sometimes things get away from us. So here is last week's episode a few days late.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of dark ambient soundscapes with two distinct yet complementary sonic journeys. The first track, "The Long Road Ahead," unfolds like a vast, introspective odyssey—a slowly evolving soundscape that mirrors the feeling of traversing endless horizons. The second, "Concise Descriptions of Paradise," takes a more precise and focused approach, crafting vivid...

In this opus of auditory semiotics and deliberate dissonance, N8 interrogates the very architecture of communication itself, constructing an ephemeral tableau wherein the absence of conventional meaning becomes a resonant presence. By recontextualizing the sonic gestures of conversation through an assemblage of symbolic "traffic signals," the episode functions as both a deconstruction of social ri...

In this captivating episode of Living Room Music by N8K99 , "Machines Dream Too" invites us into a soundscape where the mechanical and emotional converge. This opening track sets the tone with its steady yet poignant rhythm—a heartbeat of metal and memory, evoking the dreams of circuits longing for something more. As we journey forward, "Mechanical Heartbeat" pulses with precision, embodying the p...

Once again it is time to release a new episode of Living Room Music by N8K99. This past week has been consumed with halfway finished, halfway started coding projects for the Engineering Department of EM. Then yesterday, I got dropped into an complete different narrative cosmos as I was building a world within the geeky fantasy realms for D&D. These projects consume my entire day. But all that is t...

In this evocative episode of Living Room Music by N8K99 , titled "Mirage of Rainfall Whispering Secrets to the Forgotten Shadows of Neon" , we traverse a kaleidoscopic soundscape that captures the essence of ethereal melodies and introspective harmonies. Each track unfolds like a chapter in a surreal narrative, weaving tales of fleeting reflections, temporal dissonance, and the delicate balance be...

Step into "A Day in Sound," an immersive audio journey that mirrors the rhythm of daily life through six masterfully crafted compositions. It begins with "Dawn Arrives," a serene prelude to the day, capturing the gentle awakening of possibility with delicate harmonies. As the pace quickens, "The Morning Rush" conveys the vibrant energy of a city coming to life, pulsating with momentum and exciteme...