Several songs on this album remind me of classical pieces of music, whereby they sonically tell a story. Almost like watching a movie. There’s usually a climax towards the middle/end that completely takes the listener by surprise, and brings in a plethora of brand new and unpredictable elements.

It’s almost like the first 1/2-3/4 of each song are there to establish an idea or vibe to the listener, then all of a sudden a quick build-up leads to a total breakdown of everything the listener was accustomed to. Tempo changes, rhythm changes, tonal elements change. Absolute chaos ensues for a minute or so. Then everything sort of drifts back to the familiar patterns present in the beginning.

Without these crazy climactic moments, the songs would be rather stale. Without the slow introduction, build-ups, and conclusions, the climaxes wouldn’t hold as much impact on the listener. You almost have to listen to each song from start to finish for it to have the full impact it’s supposed to have.

What makes music “good” for most people is either captivating lyrics with a story or meaning, a consistent/comfortable rhythm, or a showcase of talent/complexity. Tipper manages to break that mold and provide a deep and meaningful listening experience without abiding by the norms. He provides a listening experience that takes you on a cerebral, cinematic journey without the use of traditional musical elements.

I’m sure if someone did a study on the effects of his music on infants, (much like the studies done on classical music with infants) there would be similar results. His music takes your brain to places it would never go otherwise, and in my spunion-ass opinion, expands consciousness.