It’s been too long since I last shared any jams, tunes, or demos—but the spark is definitely back.
The funny thing is, that spark really lit up when I started digging through my own YouTube archives.
The funny thing is, that spark really lit up when I started digging through my own YouTube archives.
I stumbled on these three live tracks I uploaded more than 12 years ago, and suddenly I was right back in that moment. I can remember the setup, the cables, the excitement of hitting record, and the thrill of trying something a little unusual.
Those tracks were built around a quintuple 5/4 rhythm, a deliberate experiment after being inspired by Dave Brubeck’s Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk. I wanted to see what would happen if I pushed that feel into my own analog world.
Those tracks were built around a quintuple 5/4 rhythm, a deliberate experiment after being inspired by Dave Brubeck’s Take Five and Blue Rondo à la Turk. I wanted to see what would happen if I pushed that feel into my own analog world.
The result was rough in places, sure, but it had this strange, hypnotic quality that still grabs me today.
Listening back now, I realize how much I loved the tension between deep analog sounds and these off-kilter time signatures. It wasn’t about perfection but about exploring, stretching, and seeing where the groove would take me.
In the playlist below, you’ll find all three recordings. The first one in the playlist is/was the “final” take, the other two are raw sketches that show the idea taking shape.
Listening back now, I realize how much I loved the tension between deep analog sounds and these off-kilter time signatures. It wasn’t about perfection but about exploring, stretching, and seeing where the groove would take me.
In the playlist below, you’ll find all three recordings. The first one in the playlist is/was the “final” take, the other two are raw sketches that show the idea taking shape.
I do recommend headphones for this one... it’s all in the details.
Video Playlist: PatchPierre's Early Explorations in 5/4
Rediscovering these tracks has reminded me why I started sharing music in the first place. And with the new studio setup, I’m ready to pick up that thread again. If you’re curious where this journey leads next, follow me on YouTube—there’s much more to come.
