Drone Archeology:
This CD, produced by Ernest Cholakis of Numerical Sound, contains 99 stereo
drones, ranging from 32 to 64 seconds in length. The drones are all steady in
pitch, but have constant movement, thus they are never the same from one moment
to the next. In order to aid multimedia and film production, the drones have
been classified into seven categories as follows: Nature, Science, Drama,
Industry, Voice, Bell and Drones.
Each drone is contemporary and original in nature, offering the film composer
and musician an invaluable resource for creating soundtracks, sound beds, and
sound design. Used as foundation material, these drones can be processed and
transformed in any number of ways to assist the user in the development of
their own unique sound.
Drone Archeology is the first audio CD to
include a listing of the original stereo loop points. This gives the user CD
ROM features in an audio CD platform. The 114 page user manual included with
every CD contains a new harmonic classification system, insight into the
structure of these complex tones, and other useful technical information.
Keyboard (USA) Magazine says:
"In a market crowded with me-too jungle and hip-hop CDs, sound developer Ernest
Cholakis has come up with something as original as it is useful: a whole CD of
electronic drone tones. ... Ambient artists will be in hog heaven, and the
drones should work well for those ominous breaks in industrial rock, too - or
even in acid and drum "n" bass. ... If I could give a soundware product an 11
for Documentation, this CD would win it! ... "An inspiring collection," Ernie
concluded. "I found myself unable to stop singing or playing along with the
drones." Not the kind of CD most of us will use in every project, but when you
need it, there's no substitute. Definitely worth having on the shelf." Review
by Jim Aikin
Electronic Musician Magazine says:
"Among the many hip sample CDs in today's market, there lurks an occasional gem
that really excites me. Drone Archeology... My jaw dropped to the floor when I
saw the 111-page booklet and accompanying session worksheets included with the
disc. I wanted to hug the producers. In the booklet, you get incredibly
detailed explanations of every aspect of the drones. ... I just loved this
disk. CD producers take note; this is how to do it right. Eminently musical and
useful, presented with admirable forethought and enough detailed information to
sate even the most sophisticated users, Drone Archeology is a hit. A big high
five to Ernest Cholakis and Numerical Sound." Review by Jeff Obee
Note: C4 = middle C (261.6 Hertz)
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