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@obscrplymr.bsky.social
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Exploring sonic spaces, mostly stuck in the liminal. Transcending genres with guitar, bass, and synths, spiced with generative and audio-reactive visuals. Rather a passionate storyteller than a genre artist. Taking images (street, landscape, architecture).
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So stoked to see the venerable PPG logo on a new instrument. Quite pricey though.

#synthesizer #synthsky #ppg #wolfgangpalm
The image shows a vintage-style PPG 1002 synthesizer. It's a rectangular panel filled with black knobs, switches, and silver jacks arranged in columns. The casing is black with metallic silver edges, and the logo “PPG SYNTHESIZER 1002” appears on the upper right.
May 7, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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"In the theater of nature, peaceful moments often reveal hints of sublime unrest."

One of my most treasured moments.

#blueskyartshow #peaceful #blackandwhite #photography #clouddrama #landscapephotography #naturephotography
A black-and-white image shows a peaceful seascape under a dramatic sky. Thick, billowing clouds stretch across the scene, while soft light reflects off the calm water. Tall grasses sway gently in the foreground, silhouetted against the shimmering surface. Distant hills rest quietly on the horizon.
April 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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IBSIC 2025 takes place April 3-5 in Wallers-Arenberg & Lille, France. Focus: immersive mapping & museum mapping. Includes talks, case studies, networking & Video Mapping Awards. Registration opens mid-February. More info: videomappingfestival.com.

#projectionmapping #motiongraphics #visuals #ibsic
A church facade is illuminated with a vibrant video mapping projection. The artwork features bold colors like pink, blue, and yellow, with surreal imagery, including a central figure with an animal-like face, geometric shapes, and floating objects. The night sky enhances the glowing effect.
March 4, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Decay is just time making itself visible.

About eight years ago, my photographic journey began with a humble Nikon D5100. This image was one of the first I took with it.

#blueskyartshow #abandoned #photography #urbanphotography #urban #blackandwhitephotography
This black-and-white photo shows a decayed urban scene under a dark, crumbling overpass. The ground is rough, with scattered debris. On the left, a stone wall runs alongside, while a rusted metal fence lines the right. A worn staircase, partly covered in weeds, leads upward to an open, brighter space. In the background, industrial structures with pipes and railings loom. The mood is eerie, abandoned, and mysterious.
February 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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So, that's me (on the left) with an Yamaha product specialist. The photo captures the exact moment I’m pondering how to deliver a rhetorical masterpiece to convince my family, friends, and acquaintances to sell their organs - just so I can afford this Nuage system.

#producersky #recording #gear
The black-and-white image shows two men sitting in front of a professional audio studio. One wears a cap and glasses, resting his chin on his hand, while the other, in glasses and a hoodie, operates a large mixing console with multiple screens displaying audio waveforms. A studio monitor speaker sits in the background.
February 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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The image is from an old Arturia ad. It reminds me of the synthesizer section at Sound & Drumland Berlin, which sadly no longer exists. Anyway, I love the photo’s aesthetic - it triggers both my GAS and the urge to move.

#synthsky #synthesizer #vintage #gear #gearporn #arturia #photography
This image shows a beautifully arranged collection of vintage synthesizers and drum machines in an elegant room with wooden floors and white walls. Multiple keyboards are stacked on stands, and modular synths sit in the center. The setup has a retro-futuristic aesthetic with a mix of analog and digital gear.
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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After being confined to my apartment for almost two months due to illness, I can finally go out for sonic foraging. The days are crisp and cold but sunny and dry - perfect for cycling and snapping a few photos while noise hunting.

#fieldrecording #sounddesign #sampling #gear #recording
February 17, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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I'm on all sorts of lists on Bluesky. Usually, I don't care, even if it got me blocked. But what really boils my blood is being linked to MAGA or Trump. Since lists are user tools, why can they be read out via API? As this gets exploited, maybe a better approach is needed? @bsky.app

To be clear:
The Image has the following text on colored background: No matter your religion, pronouns, skin color, or whom you love - if you're a decent human being, you'll always find safety and respect with me. If that earns me the label "woke leftist PC shill," that's fine by me. And if your beliefs lead you to reject these values, I'll defend them without hesitation. If that makes me appear as an extremist in your eyes, so be it.
February 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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My contribution to the weekly #blueskyartshow theme.

In a world stripped to shades of blue, we see not distraction but essence - the land, the sky, and the quiet in between.

#monochrome #photography #naturephotography #landscapephotography #cloudscape #blue
This image shows a vast, open landscape under a dramatic, cloud-filled sky. The entire scene has a deep blue monochrome tone, giving it a moody and atmospheric feel. A single, small tree stands alone on the horizon, emphasizing solitude. Rolling hills with scattered bushes and rugged terrain add texture to the scene.
February 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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"Beauty is of the great facts in the world like sunlight, or springtime, or the reflection in dark water of that silver shell we call the moon." - Oscar Wilde

#moon #blueskyartshow #reflections #photography #blackandwhitephotography #naturephotography
The image shows a bright full moon shining in a dark sky above a calm body of water. The moonlight reflects on the water's surface, forming a shimmering, vertical silver path. Silhouettes of trees outline the horizon, adding contrast to the serene scene.
February 8, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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Manja Ristić (@manjaristic.bsky.social) and Anja Lauvdal perform "From Island to Island," an electro-acoustic piece specially designed for an immersive setup, on April 25, 2025, at INA GRM in Paris, within the MULTIPHONIES program.

inagrm.com/en
manjaristic.blogspot.com
www.anjalauvdal.no
The image shows a dark and atmospheric design with a spotlight illuminating a spherical object, possibly a speaker or sound equipment, suspended by cables. The background is shaded in moody blue tones. The text reads "ina grm" at the top left and "MULTIPHONIES 24-25" prominently on the right.
February 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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For a second, I got confused.
February 4, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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"Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth." – Hermann Hesse.

#photography, #blackandwhitephotography, #naturephotography, #thicktrunktuesday
The black-and-white photo shows a rugged tree trunk on the left, covered in vines and leaves. In the background, tall, leafless trees stand in a misty forest. The atmosphere is quiet and eerie, evoking a sense of solitude.
January 28, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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riding the noisefields. updated the ndlr (rev2) with firmware beta v3.1.28 which added the perlin noise method to both the motifs. still not full stochastic but a welcome addition to controlled randomeness.

#synthsky, #generative, #dawless, #ndlr, #conductivelabs
The image shows the NDLR, a circular MIDI sequencer with labeled knobs (e.g., "Triad," "sus2"). The screen displays blue waveforms labeled "Noise Patterns Mot1," with zoom and rhythm settings visible. Buttons and dials surround the screen, used for creating complex, evolving musical patterns.
January 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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it´s his birthday today...
the image is a black-and-white photograph featuring a man with a contemplative expression. he has a cigarette in his mouth and is wearing headphones around his neck. his head is slightly tilted down, suggesting deep focus or thought. the text overlay reads: "Negativity is the enemy of creativity." David Keith Lynch January 20, 1946 – January 15, 2025 in smaller text at the bottom left corner, it states: "Image by Mary Evans."
January 20, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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remembering ryūichi sakamoto who´s birthday is today. his ability to transcend boundaries with his music, touching hearts and minds with profound beauty, philosophical depth, and timeless artistry was nothing other than masterfull.

#musiciansky, #music, #musicsky, #composer, #ryuichisakamoto
black and white image of composer and producer ryūichi sakamoto. following quote is embedded in the image: i believe in the power of art to challenge the status quo and bring about social change.
January 16, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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finally finished my setup. some changes in the fx chain and added the quad cortex. after syncing the stuff recording can begin. took some moodstills. thought i share them with you.

#synthesizer, #pedals, #tracker, #granular, #ambient, #synthsky, #gearporn
image of a small musicproduction setup containing moog mother 32, dfam, subharmonicon, tasty chips gr-1, polyend tracker, sonicware ambient zero, quad cortex, a mixer and three guitar effectpedals. image of musicproduction equipment with high usage of depth of field image of musicproduction equipment with high usage of depth of field image of musicproduction equipment with high usage of depth of field
December 23, 2024 at 10:09 AM
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remembering composer and activist frank vincent zappa (21.12.1940 – 04.12.1993) here in front of his synclavier system. i may not have liked everything in his discography but for sure i greatly admire his fierce and fearless exploration of sonic realms.

#musiciansky, #music, #musicsky, #frankzappa
black and white image of frank zappa sitting in front of a synclavier system.
December 22, 2024 at 12:29 AM
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building the setup for the next 3 weeks. done for the night. finishing tomorrow.

#synthesizer, #pedals, #tracker, #granular, #ambient, #synthsky
image of a small musicproduction setup containing moog mother 32, dfam, subharmonicon, tasty chips gr-1, polyend tracker, sonicware ambient zero, a mixer and three guitar effectpedals.
December 11, 2024 at 11:20 PM
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so my roland d50 seems to be giving up on me. the right channel was always somewhat weaker than the left. now its completely mute on both channels. no sound at all, even out of the headphonejack. any advice for first aid?

#synthsky, #synthesizer, #synthfam, #rolandd50
black and white image of a roland d50 synthesizer
December 6, 2024 at 5:02 PM
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last year i bought this gem to overcome a severe and still ongoing writers block. have not touched it once! decided to not let this year end without recording some bars. starting today.

#guitar, #guitarsky, #epiphone, #tool, #writersblock
a black and white image of an epiphone electric guitar.
December 4, 2024 at 12:51 PM
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today is the 100th birthday of danish else marie pade (02.12.1924 - 18.01.2016), a resistance fighter and sadly a lesser known female composer for electronic music.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Else_Ma...

www.youtube.com/channel/UCRf...

#synthsky, #history
an black and white image of a young else marie pade black and white image of else marie pade standing in front of audio generating and recording devices black and white image of else marie pade sitiing and operating a recording device an image of older else marie pade sitting in a room filled with books and a audio generating and a recording device
December 2, 2024 at 11:34 AM
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a long lasting crush of mine...and her i do like too.

#fairlightcmi, #katebush, #sampler, #synthesizer, #sequencer, #nostalgia
an image of young singer, composer kate bush working out new ideas on the fairlight cmi.
November 30, 2024 at 10:59 PM
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usualy i am quite open minded regarding movies or tv shows based on books and graphic novels i hold dear to my heart. for this one i fear netflix botched it.

#trailer, #electricstate, #newweird, #weirdfiction, #retrofuturistic, #graphicnovel
image of the cover of the graphic novel "the electric state" by simon stålenhag. it shows a giant deteriorated robot, a small robot, a woman and two cars in a wide and bright landscape.
November 30, 2024 at 9:46 PM
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my neighbour visited me with her little daughter. the little one asked me if i had any toys. she was not very excited.

#synthsky, #gear, #equipment, #toys
image of an opened drawer filled with small boxes used to produce music.
November 28, 2024 at 2:51 PM