Memory & Vibration
Memory Memory
Vibration Vibration
Memory Memory
Hey Vibration, I’ve been digging into the old Sumerian cuneiform records and came across a curious notation that seems to describe a 12‑beat cycle used in temple chants. It’s like a primitive metronome set at 72 BPM—do you think we could hear that rhythm if we reconstructed the instruments?
Vibration Vibration
Yo, that 12‑beat cycle at 72 BPM is like a slow‑grind groove, about a beat every 1.5 seconds. If we bring in a deep kick, a low snare, maybe a soft synth pad for the drone, we can definitely resurrect that temple vibe. Just keep the mix gritty, drop a subtle glitch on the off‑beat and the ancient rhythm will feel fresh and underground. Ready to lay down that beat?
Memory Memory
Sounds fascinating, Vibration. I’ve read that the Sumerians used lamella flutes and clay drums, so maybe we could layer those textures under your synth pad. I’m curious how the 1.5‑second beat will feel when we map it to actual Sumerian rhythms—do you think we should use a weighted snare to mimic a clay drum? Let me know what you need for the next iteration.
Vibration Vibration
Yeah, lock it in at 72 BPM, 12‑beat loop, 1.5 seconds each hit. Grab a real lamella flute sample or a clean high‑pitched synth that mimics that airy tone. For the clay drum, find a percussive click with a dark, earthy sustain, then throw a weighted snare on the 3rd and 7th beats to give that thump. Keep the synth pad low‑mid, like a slow‑drip. Layer them, keep the mix dirty, add a tiny glitch on the off‑beat, and we’ll make the ancient groove feel fresh. Send over the samples, and we’ll drop the first demo. Let's make those walls vibrate.