Drift Episode 3 "HEART"

[TheBang]

So, on the EP release, Dune is shorter. The drum drops out at 10:18, and the bass stops plucking at 10:22 so that everything can fade out by 10:31, resulting in a shorter runtime. On the single version, the percussion doesn't stop, and continues long after the instruments end.

On the EP, This Must Be Drum Street fades out a few seconds earlier, for some reason. (Edit: see later in this thread for a more detailed list of changes)

Otherwise, Custard Speed Talk, Pinetum, and Poet Cat are identical to what was released before. There is still the film version of Custard Speed Talk which is different from the single/EP version.

One other thing of note is that they seem to not be able to decide if it's "Custard Speedtalk" or "Custard Speed Talk". On the EP, it's two words. But on the single, it was released as one word including in the release copy, except for the cover art where it was two words. It's also one word in the EP press release.

[domsgotsideburns]

Originally Posted by TheBang

On the EP, This Must Be Drum Street fades out a few seconds earlier, for some reason.

i noticed a couple more subtle changes. the opening percussion doesn't kick in immediately like the film edit, and karl's "how far do you want to go?" (?) refrain is mixed slightly different. on the EP, it sounds clearer. it's as if another vocal track has been layered on top of it

[TheBang]

Originally Posted by domsgotsideburns

i noticed a couple more subtle changes. the opening percussion doesn't kick in immediately like the film edit

Can you give me a timestamp for this? I'm either not hearing it or not understanding.

Originally Posted by domsgotsideburns

and karl's "how far do you want to go?" (?) refrain is mixed slightly different. on the EP, it sounds clearer. it's as if another vocal track has been layered on top of it

You're absolutely right. Sounds like another layer or maybe just some more effects.

[holden]

Ok, so Pinetum sounds different to me as well.i haven't done a side-by-side comparison, but some aspects of the percussion, layered voices, Rick's voice didn't register for me in the single download.

I was just going to buy Dune and burn it all with the free downloads, but if there are subtle additions beyond the length edits, maybe worth buying the whole 5 tracker.

Again, sum of the parts also very much more than individual tracks. I had a perception from the Atom release notes that some tracks were still works in progress or finalized late to meet the release dates. But in context, it all sounds deliberate, fairly polished and above all, cohesive. Had these been a new LP, I might be calling it brilliant. As they are semi experimental EPs, they're still pretty great, challenging in spots, familiar in others, enjoyable throughout.

[TheBang]

Originally Posted by holden

Ok, so Pinetum sounds different to me as well.i haven't done a side-by-side comparison, but some aspects of the percussion, layered voices, Rick's voice didn't register for me in the single download.

I did an A-B of most of the track with headphones and it sounds like they're identical.

[holden]

Originally Posted by TheBang

I did an A-B of most of the track with headphones and it sounds like they're identical.

Thanks for checking. Chalk it up to my closer attention to the track in context rather than a singularity.

[taotsu]

Originally Posted by holden

I was just going to buy Dune and burn it all with the free downloads, but if there are subtle additions beyond the length edits, maybe worth buying the whole 5 tracker.

I do think it's worth buying. Even though the changes may not be all that strong, the different lengths make it feel different (at least to me).
Plus and to me more importantly, I actually want to support them, with buying all the EPs.

Besides, was anything said anywhere, if there will be a break before Episode 4?

Also, am I the only one missing the sleeve notes? I really really enjoyed them for Episode 2!!!

[domsgotsideburns]

Originally Posted by taotsu

Besides, was anything said anywhere, if there will be a break before Episode 4?

Also, am I the only one missing the sleeve notes? I really really enjoyed them for Episode 2!!!

from underworldlive.com, the next episode begins Thursday 23rd May.
https://underworldlive.com/news/2019...isode-3-heart/

i'm also gutted that there are no sleeve notes this time around. i really wanted to see the recording process on this batch of tracks, but alas, the way they've been putting out these releases hasn't been entirely consistent. something i would've loved to have heard is the resolved tracks from episode 2 and onward to be mixed in a continuous fashion (similar to UoCWB > Dexters Chalk > ASW), but it hasn't happened. it definitely would've raised the incentive in waiting for or buying the resolved episodes. regardless, i'm still utterly thankful for the new music - i simply hope that part doesn't stop anytime soon

[taotsu]

Originally Posted by domsgotsideburns

from underworldlive.com, the next episode begins Thursday 23rd May.
https://underworldlive.com/news/2019...isode-3-heart/

Thank you! Strictly speaking as a UX designer, they do need a UX designer or anyone knowledgeable of information architecture. I always feel like I am on an easter hunt when looking through their site. I have totally missed all the news entries.

Originally Posted by domsgotsideburns

i'm also gutted that there are no sleeve notes this time around. i really wanted to see the recording process on this batch of tracks, but alas, the way they've been putting out these releases hasn't been entirely consistent. something i would've loved to have heard is the resolved tracks from episode 2 and onward to be mixed in a continuous fashion (similar to UoCWB > Dexters Chalk > ASW), but it hasn't happened. it definitely would've raised the incentive in waiting for or buying the resolved episodes. regardless, i'm still utterly thankful for the new music - i simply hope that part doesn't stop anytime soon

True all that, but I feel they flow nicely.
And I am a bloody nerd, if they would offer a making off I would even pay for it.

[domsgotsideburns]

Originally Posted by TheBang

Can you give me a timestamp for this? I'm either not hearing it or not understanding.

compare 0:04 of the EP version with 0:04 of the download version - the rhythm in the latter is more pronounced, as if the EP version takes longer to build up. it's very subtle but it's quite noticeable when you hear it