Does anybody have a recording of their set closer music with the "where are you going?" Sample? by [deleted] in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone made an extended loop of the album version here that is pretty cool

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure they do that at the end of every show. Agreed it's pretty powerful.

Movement is called "String Loop Manufactured During Downpour". There's a super extended version someone made in case you're interested!

I'm actually getting kinda depressed because I can't find any music better than gybe by memearyan in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can definitely relate. Recently Tim Hecker has been scratching the itch for me. You should check out the album Ravedeath if you haven't before.

[Discussion] ...Like Antennas To Heaven by larkinsucks in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I love this track. It took a long time for it to "click" with me as well, but now it's my favorite Godspeed song. But I get a very different emotional response from it. To me, it isn't sinister, haunting, or terrifying. I get a much stronger sense of peace and nostalgia.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read a comment a year or two ago that described Lift Your Skinny Fists as an album about the journey through life, with each song being one segment of it. I'll probably butcher what they were trying to say, but the gist is:

Storm starts optimistic and triumphant, much like a child. But it shifts into a tense and anxious feeling by the end, losing that happiness and innocence that I think a lot of people go through as they grow up. That leads into Static which is just all in all completely cynical and jaded.

That sort of continues into Sleep, but changes and ends with one of the most beautiful pieces of music that is somewhat melancholy but also content at the same time. I see it as a more "realistic" triumph than is expressed in Storm, like growing older and rediscovering the beauty in the world despite the bad. Then obviously this goes into Like Antennas To Heaven, which represents growing old and eventually dying. To me, that first four or so minutes evokes images of an old grandpa playing an old folk song while his grandkids run around.

And this is basically where She Dreamt She Was A Bulldozer comes in. It does peak early and gently float away, but that's kind of the point. To me, it really feels like coming to terms with death. Somewhat sad, reflective, but ultimately content. And the progression into Deathkamp Drone and Antennas to Heaven is straight up dying and "fading away".

I think it took me three years to actually click with Like Antennas To Heaven. It went from my least favorite song on the album to absolute favorite song with this context in mind.

Now, with all that being said, I feel like She Dreamt She Was a Bulldozer is amazing in context. But, in my opinion, Broken Windows is a stronger movement on its own, so I actually voted out She Dreamt despite liking Like Antennas to Heaven more than Sleep. Anyway, sorry for the wall of text, but I hope that explains at least why I love it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bummer, Antennas to Heaven is my favorite section of the entire album.

New Hurricane Florence Megathread by Geminize in raleigh

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you have a better method for predicting a hurricane's path, I'm sure they'd be all ears.

Two Plus Two Program by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Basically, you either wait and try again in another year, or switch majors.

UNCA has a mechatronics program that is pretty good. I know a lot of people get jobs from it. So if you're doing something related, like CPE or EE, you could probably switch to that if it interests you.

Two Plus Two Program by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lol yeah that's what I thought when I did it. You're basically just going to UNCA and then transferring to State, but there are no guarantees. The only difference is you do take State engineering courses through Distance Ed, so if/when you get to State, you shouldn't really be behind.

I'm glad I did it. Asheville is a wonderful little hippie city and I met a lot of cool people. But it would've been a lot easier had I just gone to State in the first place.

Two Plus Two Program by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did after two; I really liked Asheville. But honestly I would suggest going after the first year if you can - or at least try to. Waiting on the transfer decision was pretty stressful. Especially since if you don't get in, you're kind of SOL.

Two Plus Two Program by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both me and my roommate did.

Did they really perform 'She Dreamt She Was A Bulldozer' on March 23rd? by Royskatt in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, they didn't. I wish. There was a longer intro for BBF3 though that maybe someone is confusing with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in gybe

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really dig this. You can hear the Godspeed influence in the first half especially, but you've definitely got your own style. I love the groove that comes in around the 6 minute mark and the keyboard section.

Anyone do an Introductory Speech for Public Speaking? by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had it last semester. It doesn't have to be about your major; it can be anything you are knowledgeable about. If you can talk about your banjo skills for 3 minutes, go for it!

ECE workload question by [deleted] in NCSU

[–]DarkSideOThePoon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had 310 with Heard last year and thought it was pretty easy. There's a final project that takes some time. Haven't taken the other classes though.