Drift Episode 1 "DUST" EP

[dubman]

think they're saying they'd prefer the full version in the ep than the blip that ended up in there. would've been nice to split the difference imo

[holden]

Yes, we're asking for a full BYTWB. The short intro makes no sense. It wasn't part of the drift Ep. 1 series, and this short edit adds very little to the vibe of this release.

Now, If Ep. 2 starts with more of BYTWB, we can talk about continuity and common threads...

I've listened to this EP through 8 or 9 times today. As is always the case, each listen reveals something new. I'm more interested in Zebra than earlier, but still struggling to make sense of the Silent Note improv. But still excited for new tunes

[dubman]

Originally Posted by holden

this short edit adds very little to the vibe of this release.

disagree! thought it was a great stroke that could've gone on for another 90 seconds for full effect.

[mat]

BYTWB has been released to its full extent, 6:15! I found it lossless on qobuz.

[TheBang]

Originally Posted by mat

BYTWB has been released to its full extent, 6:15! I found it lossless on qobuz.

I guess that's what was confusing to me. I guess some of you missed that BYTWB was released shortly after the film was released earlier this year? So, you can edit and include it in the EP to your heart's content.

[holden]

Originally Posted by TheBang

I guess that's what was confusing to me. I guess some of you missed that BYTWB was released shortly after the film was released earlier this year? So, you can edit and include it in the EP to your heart's content.

Yeah, I know. So what's the point of putting 29 seconds of a previously released track on this collection? It wasn't part of the Drift releases the past 5 weeks. Does it set a mood for what comes next? I'd say no, since the following three tracks are techno, and the final two more ambient tracks are pretty calm, whereas BYTWB, though beatless is not exactly "pretty" soundscape, it's got a grating lead. Now If BYTWB is part of the Drift story, maybe we'll hear more of it in future episodes/EP. If it's just supposed to support the notion that UW is fully experimenting with different styles and less polished sounds, so be it.

Anyway, it's just 29 weird seconds on an awesome EP! Really enjoying these new tracks.

[khouri]

I agree the track 1 edit is weird.

Good post, Khouri!