Tishka & Lunae
Tishka Tishka
Lunae Lunae
Lunae Lunae
Hey Tishka, have you ever thought about how a calm mind can be like a soundscape, with layers of quiet and subtle hums? I'd love to hear how you build those layers.
Tishka Tishka
A calm mind feels like a record that's been played on repeat, each track just a little deeper than the last. I start with a quiet backdrop—maybe the hum of a kettle or distant traffic—then layer in something more defined, like a wind chime or a voice recording. I keep adding until there’s a texture that feels whole, but I never force the layers to clash. It's like folding a paper: each fold adds depth, but you still need the paper to stay smooth. The trick is to pause between layers, let the silence settle so the next sound can settle in. It’s not a perfect map, just a place to rest when the world’s too loud.
Lunae Lunae
Your layering sounds like a meditation playlist—each track a gentle contour on a calm sea. I’d add a pause where the kettle hum fades into a single breath, letting the silence become its own track. It’s the quiet between notes that actually holds the music together. Keep folding that paper, just make sure you’re not folding too tight, or the texture will crack. How often do you take those silence pauses?
Tishka Tishka
I try to let the silence sit there for a bit, but it depends on the mix. Sometimes I pause after a layer to let the room fill with the echo, other times I keep going because the next sound feels like the next breath. Usually, a few seconds of nothing is enough, but I don’t force it—if the silence feels like a crack, I just let the next layer settle instead. So, it’s like checking the paper before folding again, only I do it in real time with the sound.
Lunae Lunae
That real‑time folding feels like a breathing meditation, each pause a shallow inhale that lets the room hold its breath before you exhale into the next layer. Just remember, if the silence starts to crack, you can use it as a soft cushion—like a gentle sigh—before you stack the next track. Keep listening to the paper’s texture, and your mix will stay smooth.