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Post by heros on Apr 18, 2021 11:28:17 GMT -5
Greetings!
I didn't find a thread/topic for introducing myselfso i hope this is the appropriate way. I do not plan to only pormote my project and leave right away again, i actually wanted to register quite a while ago, as i got many inspirations and tips from this great place you lead here.
So:
The name of my project is Uppstigning and a few weeks ago i released my first work:
"Heros (An ascension in 4 chapters)" is the idea of exploring the concept of a mythological journey
symbolising both an outer path towards a mountain peak and an inner path of self-overcoming and ascension.
It draws inspiration from ideas like Campbell's Hero's journey, several mythologies and of course the majestic vastness of mountain landscapes. Which is why i name my music "Mountain Synth". The travesty of creating a million sub-sub-genres for every genre aside, this term came to me very quickly and it's fitting for my vision.
The rest of the info can be found on the peaks:
I would appreciate if you would take a listen and even more i would appreciate every form of criticism.
So far the reactions were pretty overhelming from people who listened to it and currently i am looking for a way to release it on a physical format. I would prefer the tape format for a start personally.
In that context: Anybody has any tips and experience how to find a label , what is the process like? Did you just write the different labels, did they come to you?
Thank you!
So long Heros
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Post by VividNeon on Apr 19, 2021 9:13:37 GMT -5
I'm listening to your album right now, and I have to say it is quite impressive. Im new here to, and unfortunately I have no experience with getting a label to sign you. However if you would want to go a diy route, you could always have your cassettes made at duplication.ca I've never had my music put on cassette by them, so I'm not entirely sure how it would sound, but I learned about them through a youtuber called Francis Roberts. either way, Im looking forward to hearing more music from you and I would totally buy your album if it came out on cassette π
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Post by windgeist on Apr 19, 2021 9:31:21 GMT -5
I checked out your album this morning. It's a really impressing work - epic and ethereal at the same time! I totally like the way how you used your sound samples. This adds a lot to the atmosphere.
I agree that this should be released on a physical medium. From my experience (which is very limited) it can't harm to contact lables by yourself. Just write them a mail, tell them about you and your music and see what they think. There is absolutely nothing to loose here. Most DS-centric lables belong to very entusiastic people.
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Post by heros on Apr 25, 2021 10:46:56 GMT -5
Thanks a whole lot to you both for your kind words and your support! I genuinely appreciate it.
Doing my research i actually stumbled upon Duplication as well and they're definitely in my sight. It seems these are real passionate dedicated Tape lovers at work there. The possibilities and choices are sheer endless. You can even order OBI-stripes.
I will probably do exactly that and knock around the different DS-labels, that are there (it's not like there are thousands of them anyway) Any other ideas besides OOS, Ancient Meadows, Uralte Herrschaft and Gondolin?
If noone wants it, I'll form my own label for this.
Also VividNeon : Thank you very much for that youtube recommendation, I started following him. Although i am not the biggest fan of off-the-scratch-solutions served on the silver platter i might get a bit of inspiration there. His videos sond quite intriguing to say the very least!
Thank you again.
So long Heros
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Post by heros on Apr 25, 2021 12:10:52 GMT -5
Also thanks alot to everyone who listened to Uppstigning and bought the album recently! It actually increased after i posted it here.
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Post by heros on May 7, 2021 12:28:53 GMT -5
Because of Bandcamp friday i made a little teaser mainly for Instagram to give people an impression what Uppstigning is about and decided I'd share it here aswell. Enjoy.
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Post by heros on May 13, 2021 7:51:22 GMT -5
Being the regressive anachronist that i am i didn't know that i set the video on private !
So here it is again, now fully visible:
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Post by heros on May 24, 2021 9:26:24 GMT -5
Uppstigning now has its own Instagram page, where i will post everything regarding the project. Appreciate the follows and the spreading!
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Post by Diego S. on May 25, 2021 13:04:51 GMT -5
I'm listening to your album right now as I write, awesome work! Superb use of synths, at times it reminds me of Jim Kirkwood's works! Nice discovery!
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Post by heros on Jun 1, 2021 2:07:32 GMT -5
I'm listening to your album right now as I write, awesome work! Superb use of synths, at times it reminds me of Jim Kirkwood's works! Nice discovery! Thank you very much, i really appreciate that!
I haven't heard of Jim Kirkwood but a first glance into his works suggests he is a pretty busy gentleman hahaha
Any tipps what i should listen to?
Thanks again!
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Post by crystallogic13 on Jun 13, 2021 3:03:35 GMT -5
Hello heros and a late welcome As I see I already have on my bookmarks/wishlist your recent album so it seems I already have read through many great words, way to go and I'll report when I listen to it, very anticipating soon enough Regarding Jim Kirkwood, we have a whole thread on him dungeonsynth.proboards.com/thread/284/regarding-jim-kirkwood but if tl:tr he is back and releasing new stuff which is great news! Regards and hope to see you around these parts often!
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Post by heros on Jun 15, 2021 6:55:21 GMT -5
Hello heros and a late welcome As I see I already have on my bookmarks/wishlist your recent album so it seems I already have read through many great words, way to go and I'll report when I listen to it, very anticipating soon enough Regarding Jim Kirkwood, we have a whole thread on him dungeonsynth.proboards.com/thread/284/regarding-jim-kirkwood but if tl:tr he is back and releasing new stuff which is great news! Regards and hope to see you around these parts often! Thank you, man!
Even before i introduced it here? Haha, that would be amazing! Hope you like what you hear and can find some inspiration for greatness.
Currently still trying to find a solution to bring this out into the world physically. Uralte Herrschaft said no, because he basically only releases his own stuff at this point.
I'll definitely look into his legacy, this is pretty impressive.
I'll definitely stick around, this seems a very comfortable and friendly place!
By the way, is your name a reference to the greatest band ever existing?
Cheers
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Post by crystallogic13 on Jun 16, 2021 0:12:13 GMT -5
Yes indeed mate I had it in bandcamp wishlist already, probably seeing it mentioned in of the DS Facebook pages is my guess, and had some time to catch up here, I will report as soon as possible but I'm sure it's going to be pretty solid p.s. Haha yes Crystal Logic and Open the gates especially are 2 of my favorites and a direct reference to them, Manilla Road was my (copied tape ) soundtrack back in the very early days to listen when playing computer RPGs, especially early ones(Phantasie I and III) that only had PC speaker so I liked to simultaneously listen to fitting stuff... I still love these 2 records as much as ever, they are two of the milestones of the whole epic Metal spectrum ... See you around man, glad to see another excellent taste member of this hidden gem of a forum !
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Post by heros on Jun 19, 2021 6:17:18 GMT -5
Yes indeed mate I had it in bandcamp wishlist already, probably seeing it mentioned in of the DS Facebook pages is my guess, and had some time to catch up here, I will report as soon as possible but I'm sure it's going to be pretty solid p.s. Haha yes Crystal Logic and Open the gates especially are 2 of my favorites and a direct reference to them, Manilla Road was my (copied tape ) soundtrack back in the very early days to listen when playing computer RPGs, especially early ones(Phantasie I and III) that only had PC speaker so I liked to simultaneously listen to fitting stuff... I still love these 2 records as much as ever, they are two of the milestones of the whole epic Metal spectrum ... See you around man, glad to see another excellent taste member of this hidden gem of a forum ! Ha, awesome! I don't have Facebook myself. In case you can remember the group/post , could you show me? It would be quite amazing to see that without having made any efforts for someone doing that myself. Also i too the chance now to just seach myself on the internet and someone who i have no idea about who it is, admittedly wrote a review about Heros hahaha
Yes! I was deeply delighted when i discovered the Metal thread, just to see people actually understand what Epic Metal is about and not counting bands like Sabaton or Rhapsody That whole list of bands could have come from myself as well actually. apart from old Manowar, Cirith Ungol and Solstice Manilla Road are my absolute favourite band for more almost 15 years and if i had to decide it would probably be Open the Gates too. Also Mark of the beast. Plus i use the name Crystal Logic myself quite often in forums so the first second it was a bit irritating hahaha
I can only return that and i agree that this forum is a little hidden diamond.
Cheers
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Post by crystallogic13 on Jun 19, 2021 7:06:31 GMT -5
Haha I haven't used in the past this nickname, although I thought it was very fitting (due to its epic metalness root) for a DS forum which also evokes same atmospheres.. Sorry man, kinda feel bad but if you feel like changing your to Crystal Logic I'd be happy, I have the "13" in the end, although it would be epic (pun intended) funny in such a small forum place to have 2 similar nicknames, haha Feel free mate and again sorrys p.s. About the facebook post, it should be on one of the two facebook Dungeon Synth pages, "Dungeon Synth" and "Dungeon Synth Cult", though so I could screenshot it, but it's pretty HARD to find anything in damn facebook, since it's a "wall" (literally) of text and posts, unlike the tidyness of the forums where you have a chance of actually finding something!! Hopefully we keep the forum alive, it's nice to see past posts and discussions later reflecting them, that is as long as proboards is online but I wouldnt worry about that!! Sorry again mate, regards!!
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