modey Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm asking this because the only noise I've heard is either sad, angry or generally dark sounding. I guess it comes down to the general lack of melodies, but do you think it'd be possible to make any noise sound happy? If so, let's do another Test Signal compilation! Let's do another one regarless! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide modey's signature Hide all signatures youtube | bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter | facebook 0F.digital Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Cooper Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think it's possible if you're skilled enough. To be honest most of the music I make today veers towards noise and doesn't have much traditional structure to it. But the fact is when I want to express an emotion that's happy or delicate I tend to integrate rhythm and melody... it'd be a nice experiment to try and make some "happy" noise and I'm well up for any collective attempt Although almost no one would ever want to listen to it ever :grin: Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest androne Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 keep me informed. .; I know i've heard noise that made me happy, but its down to the listener. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252502 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iep Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 we're talking white noise? maybe pink noise can make you feel happy, some nice and colourful pink noise? what about purple noise? happy colours all around! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Moss Acid Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 the BROWN NOTE between 5 and 9 Hz The brown note, according to an urban legend, is an infrasonic frequency that causes humans to lose control of their bowels due to resonance. The name is actually metonymy for a common color of feces. Effective frequencies are reportedly between 5 and 9 Hz, below the audible range for humans (generally humans cannot hear sounds below about 20 Hz). However, as the supposed effects are difficult to explain through known medical science and have yet to be verifiably reproduced in a controlled environment, most medical professionals are of the opinion that the brown note, at least as described in the legend, does not exist. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252721 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adjective Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 brown noise is the most comfortable to me i think a cat purr is a good example of a nonmelodic happy noise Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SamWhite! Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 alot of OOIOO's shit is happy noise folk type stuff. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 277: 930-933 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Run a mono synth (or like, whatever) note through a distortion pedal and constantly use the pitch bend to create gay sweeps and merry oscillations. That could be a start. SWOOOP SWOOOOOOOP SWOOP! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oxiactionmax Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 surely it's all context, if you're talking about a straight up noise i'm sure you can convey certain very basic things but for emotions i think said noise must be in some musical context, whether in a harmonic or rhythmical sense. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252860 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Cooper Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 SamWhite! said: alot of OOIOO's shit is happy noise folk type stuff. I've not heard it but if you can describe it in any way as "folk" then it ain't noise :tongue2: Adjective said: i think a cat purr is a good example of a nonmelodic happy noise It's an excellent example, I wouldn't have thought of that Ocean sounds are probably another good one.. although you're strayign dangerously close to new age dolphin music with that one Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
modey Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Yeah, I was thinking field recordings that aren't drowned in reverb and twisted by pitchbends might be the first step to happy noise. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide modey's signature Hide all signatures youtube | bandcamp | soundcloud | twitter | facebook 0F.digital Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-252980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba69 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Something along the lines of a summer breeze and a babbling river, although not tonal, evokes a happy feeling in me. Its also a little subjective. If you have ever been blown away or had sometinng really good happen to you at a noise show or while listening to harsh noise I bet its possible to be happy about it. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Bubba69's signature Hide all signatures https://intervallux.bandcamp.com/ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-253055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Captain Cooper Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Bubba69 said: If you have ever been blown away or had sometinng really good happen to you at a noise show or while listening to harsh noise I bet its possible to be happy about it. "MOLESTED AT THE NOISE SHOW" Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-253066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
YEK Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 well drones aren't necessarily happy but perhaps mellow calming and content Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide YEK's signature Hide all signatures Reveal hidden contents !:/music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-253170 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo Strike Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Fennesz comes pretty close to this I think. Endless Summer is a really interesting album as it combines a highly digital approach to an album which is essentially about nostalgia and half forgotten memories, very warm sounding ambient/noise. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-253830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
awepittance Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 pselodux. said: I'm asking this because the only noise I've heard is either sad, angry or generally dark sounding. I guess it comes down to the general lack of melodies, but do you think it'd be possible to make any noise sound happy? If so, let's do another Test Signal compilation! Let's do another one regarless! Oval's later material i would classify as happy noise. someone else mentioned Fennesz i think thats accurate also check out some of the other artists from Mego. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide awepittance's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/12599-a-question-for-debate-perhaps/#findComment-254330 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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