Aleksi Peräla - Children Of Light

  On 2/20/2024 at 11:34 AM, kuniklo said:

He’s free to release as much as he wants of course but somebody needs to sift through it all for the best bits and it isn’t going to be me. 

Can you help me pick out the best tracks from Aleksi Perälä released after 2010? Make a playlist with 20 songs

ChatGPT:

Sure, Aleksi Perälä is known for his unique blend of electronic music, particularly within the realm of techno and ambient. Here's a playlist featuring some of his best tracks released after 2010:

1. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512110
2. Aleksi Perälä - GBLFT1740074
3. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606931
4. Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2170000
5. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516110
6. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1406097
7. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606932
8. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606933
9. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606934
10. Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2170001
11. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512120
12. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1409052
13. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516120
14. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512111
15. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1406098
16. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516111
17. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512121
18. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1409053
19. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516121
20. Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2170002

These tracks span various releases and showcase Perälä's diverse approach to electronic music, incorporating elements of ambient, techno, and experimental sounds. Enjoy your playlist!

I think its a bit of a fools errand trying to compile a best of because there arent really any obvious standout tracks, or stinkers for that matter. And each series of albums has a very interrelated sound palate and removing a track from its context does it a disservice.

The compilations on Clone are great and Im glad we got them (and hope for more) but I would argue that theyre not particularly any stronger than any other randomly selected album hes put out over the last 10 years.

I've listened to Midnight Sun 2A and Midnight Sun 6 loads.
Really good albums for programming or working to.

I've dipped into the odd other Aleksi album from the last two years but nothing quite latched on like those two.

Last year I found this, which was interesting:

These guys (they make lifts, appropriately enough) awarded him a grant:

https://koneensaatio.fi/en/grants-and-residencies/elektronisen-musiikin-saveltaminen-ja-tuottaminen-pohjautuen-colundi-taajuuksiin-2/

Machine translated from finnish:

Composing and producing electronic music based on colundi frequencies

I create my own tuning systems based on colundi frequencies and make them using new music. Colundi is the name for a series of frequencies based on the beneficial effects of sound on the human body and mind. The frequency at which the sound vibrates is primary. Colundi frequencies are not playable on known scales. Colundi consists of 128 different frequencies, located unevenly in the 10.8 Hz–12,000 Hz frequency range. Every interval and octave is different. Because of this, I have concluded that the most effective way of working is to make different tuning systems from these frequencies and use them as a basis for composing. I have been using pure sine waves in my music for the past 20 years. In this project I plan to use them to model physical instruments and materials. First, I analyze the sound I've chosen using Fourier analysis, a visual equalizer and my tuning ear. I calculate the ratios of the sine waves in the sound and their averages. Then I digitally build the sound of my chosen instrument part by part using colundi frequencies based on my tuning systems. I have found that the sounds of indigenous percussion instruments are best suited for this, as their upper notes are not harmonic in the usual way. Examples of these include the lithophone, tingklik, kyezee, bianqing, pyeongyeong, qing, Chinese two-tone bells, the bronze drum of the Karen people, African percussion instruments, Indian tablas and the Balinese gamelan instruments jegogan, calung, penyacah, ugal, pemade, kantilan, trompong and reyong. In my self-built home studio, I use a computer, samplers, synthesizers, drum machines and effects devices as tools. I feel that colundi frequencies have pure and endless power.

So when you hear bells and marimbas and whatnot on these recent releases, it seems that Aleksi has used Fourier analysis to re-build the sound of the instrument using only colundi frequencies.

Perhaps we should think of the album release schedule as being somewhat like a subscription.

7&8 Aleksi's bringed that beat back!  Good Stuff.

I had to check out with the Children of Light series, I can't keep up.

Just picked up 1,4,7, and 8 on Bandcamp. Try and get the rest next week's payday.

Really liking this series - much more uplifting vibe than some of the other stuff.

Relentless.

(Children of Light 12 is a free download)

  On 2/24/2024 at 5:10 PM, scumtron said:

Can you help me pick out the best tracks from Aleksi Perälä released after 2010? Make a playlist with 20 songs

ChatGPT:

 

Sure, Aleksi Perälä is known for his unique blend of electronic music, particularly within the realm of techno and ambient. Here's a playlist featuring some of his best tracks released after 2010:

1. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512110
2. Aleksi Perälä - GBLFT1740074
3. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606931
4. Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2170000
5. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516110
6. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1406097
7. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606932
8. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606933
9. Aleksi Perälä - NLL561606934
10. Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2170001
11. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512120
12. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1409052
13. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516120
14. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512111
15. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1406098
16. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516111
17. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1512121
18. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1409053
19. Aleksi Perälä - UK74R1516121
20. Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2170002

These tracks span various releases and showcase Perälä's diverse approach to electronic music, incorporating elements of ambient, techno, and experimental sounds. Enjoy your playlist!

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I tried this as well:

Aleksi Perälä, known for his unique approach to electronic music, particularly in genres like IDM and techno, has a vast discography to explore. Here’s a playlist of 20 standout tracks released after 2010, which showcase his range and depth:

1. **UK74R1512110** - This track exemplifies his microtonal tuning system.
2. **UK74R1406090** - A rhythmic and hypnotic number from the Colundi Sequence.
3. **UK74R1517030** - Features deep, resonant bass lines and a mesmerizing atmosphere.
4. **UK74R1512130** - A great mix of melodic elements and compelling beats.
5. **UK74R1510069** - Known for its lush textures and ambient vibes.
6. **Gbbvt1337152** - A more upbeat and energetic track.
7. **NL-L56-18-07441** - This one has a dreamy, serene quality to it.
8. **UK74R1516160** - Combines complexity with a compelling groove.
9. **UK74R1513080** - Great dynamics, moving from subtle to intense.
10. **UK74R1409047** - A classic example of his Colundi Sequence work.
11. **FI3AC2039000** - Stands out for its clear melody and crisp production.
12. **UK74R1721041** - A track that offers both energy and emotion.
13. **UK74R1515050** - An excellent ambient track, perfect for deep listening.
14. **UK74R1514160** - Offers a darker, more introspective vibe.
15. **UK74R1720270** - Energetic with a strong, driving beat.
16. **UK74R1510150** - This one is more abstract, with a fascinating use of rhythm.
17. **UK74R1517020** - A soothing blend of synths and gentle beats.
18. **UK74R1608050** - A complex, layered track with an immersive feel.
19. **UK74R1518070** - Delivers a compelling narrative through sound.
20. **UK74R1408100** - A vibrant closer to the playlist, balancing melody and rhythm.

These tracks not only highlight Perälä’s commitment to the Colundi Sequence—an experimental tuning approach—but also demonstrate his mastery in creating deeply affecting electronic music. Enjoy your listening journey!

Last dipped in around the Cycles series, some of which was actually pretty decent. This sounds pretty half-arsed though.

Lol I went through his whole back catalogue (well selected 4 or 5 tracks off every album) a few months ago and probably have another dozen albums to get through. Bonkers. But surprisingly the decent stuff is very decent indeed. This man keeps his listeners on their toes that's for sure.

been listening too some of his music from last few years, some trippy stuff

He is gonna run out of words in the English language to title these records before he runs out of music.

I eagerly await 2047's Colundi:Turnip series

pay what you can...

Another pay what you want

more pay what you wants...

  On 4/20/2024 at 5:07 PM, decibal cooper said:

been listening too some of his music from last few years, some trippy stuff

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Oscillation 1 & 2 are fantastic, though I got them on Vinyl and every track ends in a locked groove. WTF?!?  guess I won't be putting these on in the background anytime soon...

can anyone explain to me why this is a thing? novelty? do "DJ's" prefer this?

  On 5/17/2024 at 11:37 AM, hayhook said:

This one is quite interesting

imho Children of Light doesn't really get going until the 9th album. (I'm aware that that was a ridiculous sentence)

The first track from Children Of Light 10 is a lovely ambient melancholic chimey thing:

^ CoL 10 just has 5 long tracks which gives it a different feel to the rest of the series, most of which are 9+ tracks.

Children of Light 13 is also pretty interesting - the tracks are a LOT shorter than most of the rest of the series and CoL 13 seems to work quite well as an album.

https://aleksiperala.bandcamp.com/album/children-of-light-13

e.g. check out track 5 from Children of Light 13, it strikes me as paradinas-esqe

Edit: More I listen to it, the more Children Of Light 13 seems like an early 2000s Ovuca album, Track 1, Track 6, Track 10 ... what do you think?

A chill day of programming with the Tour de France and CoL in the background.  Lovely stuff.

  On 7/11/2024 at 4:46 PM, NewSchoolScience said:

A chill day of programming with the Tour de France and CoL in the background.  Lovely stuff.

Tour de France Soundtracks? definitely some similarities with alexi's sound world on there.

  On 7/11/2024 at 5:45 PM, Alcofribas said:

Tour de France Soundtracks? definitely some similarities with alexi's sound world on there.

Nah, the actual coverage of today's Tour de France stage

  On 7/11/2024 at 6:43 PM, NewSchoolScience said:

Nah, the actual coverage of today's Tour de France stage

dude, why not do both?

  On 7/11/2024 at 7:27 PM, Alcofribas said:

dude, why not do both?

Tomorrow.  Both.