#XFaded

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

New Video: Brainstory Shares a Woozy 70s-Inspired Visual for "XFaded," an Ode To Getting Fucked Up

New Video: Brainstory Shares a Woozy 70s-Inspired Visual for "XFaded," an Ode To Getting Fucked Up @Brainstory00 @bigcrownrecords @El_Michels @grandstandhq @shazi_la

Brainstory‘s Leon Michels-produced sophomore album Sounds Good was released last month through renowned purveyors of soul, Big Crown Records.  The album features the previously released: “Gift of Life,” a lush, old-school, Quiet Storm-like, show-topping ballad built around a shimmering and vibey arrangement featuring fluttering, ethereal flute paired with Kevin Martin’s emotive, falsetto croon…

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[dustteller]

Yknow, I think this passage really captures how Ouyang views Esen, especially in contrast with how Baoxiang views Esen. Ouyang geuinely believes the best of Esen, he genuinely belives that Esen is good and pure and kind and that it's himslef that is taining him into being otherwise. And while Ouyang is right in that he's technically responsible for Esen’s current emotional state (he did very much kill Esen’s dad and frame his brother for it, that is very much a thing he just did), for once it isn't his fault for the everything else going on with Esen?

I do think Esen is generally good-natured, and tries to be kind and generous to those he loves, but it's very clear that Ouyang has reduced him to JUST that in his head. He only sees Esen’s best qualities as inherent to him, and all the bad ones are Ouyang's fault somehow. He blames himself for Esen not understanding him (because there's something wrong with him, and even when he's mad at Esen for not caring enough to notice certain things he justifies it in his head by making it about his own unmanliness or whatever and Esen is just to perfect for that), for any failure in battle (yeah you're the general but Esen also approved this hes your boss dude), and generally for any moment where Esen exhibits less than stellar behaviour/capacity/etc. When in reality, we have a lot of moments where Esen is just sort of a dick, many of which are pre-ouyang (courtesy of HWDtW wbx flashbacks, which, granted, are also biased but my point still stands). We see Esen's constant and usually unjustified frustration with wbx and sometimes Ouyang, we see him be dismissive of the things they tell him, in the pre-order reward its pretty much stated that he makes a habit of dumping Ouyang outside brothels for hours while he goes inside to get laid, in one of his first scenes we see how much he enjoys it when Ouyang spends the whole morning tormenting Altan (altho tbf he kinda deserved it, altan suuuccckkss), and in general Esen just kinda treats people like crap sometimes. He's snapish and short-tempered and stubborn and imperious, loves whining about stuff, and is a shitty brother and best friend. He's got a lot of good qualities too, like how he's one of the few people that treats Ouyang with respect and tries to treat him as an equal, how his first reaction when wbx is insulted is to come to his defense (even if wbx usually foils his attempts by immediately clapping back and storming off), how we see him recognize he gets frustrated witj wbx too easily and tries to hold his temper back, how he immediately self-sacrifices to save Ouyang from his dad, how even after thinking wbx killed their dad he does really want to forgive him.

My point is, Esen is trying, but he's a very flawed human being, and Ouyang just can't seem to grasp that. He looks at him with rose-colored glasses. And it's so interesting that amongst all the shitty things Ouyang has done (and this duology really just is Ouyang and WBX fuck up yuan dynasty china to truly Epic proportions), the one he feels worst about is the one that isn't actually his fault (sorta). He may have killed Chaghan and been the catalyst for Esen's emotional blow up, but he isn't responsible for Esen having the capacity to burn WBX's books. That was Esen's decision. He hasn't somehow manipulated Esen into an eviler, crueler version of himself by virtue of existing evil-y and eunuch-y and revengefully im his vicinity. Esen was always capable of this, even if we take out Ouyang's actual manipulations, and I think this whole I-tainted-hin mentality really encapsulates how fucked up their relationship and Ouyang's mental state are in general. After all, Ouyang doesn't feel bad about the murder, or the framing, and he feels guilt about causing Esen pain, but most of all, he feels absolutely terrible that he's shattered what he sees as Esen’s purity, which in reality is mostly just the pedestal he himslef put him on. Man, what a fucked up little guy.

#she who became the sun #man i need to stop being like heyy ill just post smt quick just a few sentences and then I'll sleep #it always ends up as a shitty 3am essay #also i need to re-emphazise how much he did not feel bad about the murder portion of this. #and how he felt even less bad about having wbx take the blame. #in his mind they deserved it! chaghan for killing his fam and also being a dick #and wbx for being annoying and understanding him too much. #which btw is another great example of how ouyang views himself bc somebody else being like him at all is an execulate offense in his mind. #he wants both wbx and zhu dead the moment he realizes they're like him in some manner bc that's what he would want for himself. #even the crime of understanding him is sacrilege and means the person is irredeemably tainted in some manner. #which is why paradoxically he can be angry at esen for not understanding him but also have it be his fault. #bc Esen cannot understand him bc if he did then that would mean Esen is also tainted #and as we have established Esen is NOT tainted. he is immaculate. practically the virgin mary (but with more wives) #and if he IS tainted its Ouyang's fault too bc clearly he did not come that way these are ouyang-cooties #so its a GOOD thing esen can't understand him actually you guys #man. what a guy. someone should put him in a cetrifuge and distill some extra virgin self hate oil or whatevef #(only in main canon tho in the preorder reward it'd be eau de self hate or something i suppose) #also if u wanna laugh imagine a crossfaded ouyang explaining this train of thought to an equally xfaded (and very confused/worried) xu da #general ouyang #esen temur

[llamaartsterasu]

"Pretty sure i thought that's who i saw."

0kuroko: he said he's not the regular rave guy that lights up the whole floor every weekend. poor_fish: awh thats too bad. he'd be real cute if he looks like that irl (≧ヮ≦) 💕 gghosttown: for a guy dressed up like he's expecting not to see anyone? for a fan of a dj so impressionable you sure settle for so low 🤓 poor_fish: thats ONLY IF thats really him!! ヽ(💢`Д´)ﾉ 

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#digital #illustration #originalcharacter #oc #xfade

[luketaluketa]

new yuyoyuppe album announced

#vocaloid #vocasynth #夏色花梨 #natsuki karin #yuyoyuppe #ゆよゆっぺ #ep #crossfade #xfade #announcement #synthetizer v #synthetizerv #Youtube

[nogchompa]

my nana has Dozens of these spider flowers in her yard,, they smell so beautiful. jus wanted 2 post them so ill never 4get them

#im also xfaded as FACK #999

[logarto]

agel dust

Can I be sincere with you. I've been getting mad xfaded w my bestie and watching hazbing for the past couple of nights. It is all incomprehensible to me bit Keith David is there

[yukarishoodie]

Weekly Vocajournal #23 (12/02 - 19/02)

Some high-profile releases and other releases with surprisng collabs/producer-vsynth combos. But before that, happy birthday KAITO (14/02 or 17/02, depending on who you're asking)!

Natsuyama Yotsugi - Merry Unbirthday (ft. KAITO)

I was not expecting electroswing with heavy brass parts and dark undertones for KAITO's birthday, but it slaps! His JP and EN voicebanks switch seamlessly between each other (and generally fantastic tuning from what seems to be a first-time KAITO user!), and I'm always a sucker for meta lyrics. Humans are the ones making him sing about birthdays, so is it really him celebrating?

Pinocchio-P - Anonymous M (ft. Hatsune Miku, ARuFa)

Pinocchio-P's meta songs are always a treat! This one revolves around artists who have abandoned Miku for other human singers or themselves, and the lack, and therefore flexibility, of Miku's image. Miku is tuned high and more robotic like those voice changers for TV interviews, which contrasts nicely with ARuFa's natural but dispassionately professional interview questions. Loving the rather stripped-down, wide, and melancholic instrumentals as well.

Ryoko_14 - Chikaku Kashikoshi-ron. Zenpen (ft. Hatsune Miku, Yuzuki Yukari VOICEROID)

My first song from this artist, and man. Detailed electronic composition that pulls you in, sections that are very different in vibes yet come together to tell one cohesive tale. Miku's section and tuning at the beginning reminded me of siinamota a bit, but that went out the window (in the best way) when Yukari came in for the prechorus. Great drop sections. Will be monitoring this producer in the future for sure.

Yunosuke, Kanzaki Iori - YOU (ft. KAFU)

This was not a producer combo I ever considered. I lost touch with Kanzaki Iori after he started singing his own songs, so it's nice to see him around the vsynth scene again (in my feeds at least). It's a more relaxing and melancholic song than Yunosuke's usual, which might be Kanzaki Iori.

Nejishiki, Takapi - PROJECTION (ft. Kagamine Len, KAITO)

I know both of these producers from their Yukari and mainly feminine vocalbank songs, so imagine my surprise seeing both of their names with Len and KAITO! A very bright, cheery idol-type song. Love bob's illustrations as always.

Locust - Adabana (ft. #kzn, flower)

My favorite Locust song as of now. The entire rock composition is catchy, but I particularly like that rapidly panning piano in the beginning and the prechorus. Flower as chorus support is a trend I fully support.

KAITO's Birthday Corner

KarenT KAITO 17th Anniversary Special xfade

KID-P, CrystalP, CieloP - I Skip Love

Kirino Souta - Kimi ni Todoku Tada Hitotsu

SLAVE.V-V-R - The spit thief

Re:nG - Kyuusaikei Dystopia

Matsubi - Bet!!

IMO - Region Dance (ft. KAITO, Megurine Luka)

Kashii Moimi - Sweet for You

yamichrome - Yubisaki ni Kiss

Other Cool Stuff:

ATOLS - Love (ft. Hatsune Miku)

take4its - Coleus (ft. Yuzuki Yukari)

Satou Noco - Tabenokoshi (ft. Gekiyaku)

Kasamura Toota - Reach for the Sky (ft. AI Megpoid)

STEAK - Konpeito-san Kagekiha (ft. POPY)

GLI - Shampoo (ft. Mai)

Hanyuu Maigo - Wo Ai Maiden (ft. Hatsune Miku)

Shirokuma Keshigomu - HERO (ft. KAFU)

Haniwa - Watashi wa Shujinkou Datta Hazu da, no Hazu Datta no da ga, (ft. Zundamon, VOICEPEAK)

YuuyuP - Fukyuu no Hana (ft. Hatsune Miku)

#vocaloid #vocal synth #vocalsynth #vocaloid songs #vocalsynth songs #weekly vocajournal #vocawritings

[loversrawk]

Brainstory - XFaded

#Youtube

[newmoonpart2]

#this was so iconic #i like already ruined it though #i was xfaded and said too much last night #and he has not responded since lmao

[speedkiran]

Umbra Collective - 001 - Return From The Ashes [XFade]

#IFTTT #SoundCloud #xfade #crossfade #Preview #Album

[thejoyofviolentmovement]

Rialto, CA-based soul outfit Brainstory will be releasing their Leon Michels-produced sophomore album Sounds Good on Friday through renowned purveyors of soul, Big Crown Records. The album will feature: “Gift of Life,” a lush, old-school, Quiet Storm-like, show-topping ballad built around a shimmering and vibey arrangement featuring fluttering, ethereal flute paired with Kevin Martin’s emotive, falsetto croon and some incredibly catch hooks. While the song see the band pulling from classic soul, psych soul and dub in a way that sounds like it could been released sometime between 1968-1974, “Gift of Life,” manages to feel remarkably modern.  “Listen,” a classic, two-step inducing groove-driven song with shimmering analog synths, an overdrive-fueled guitar solo paired with some dreamy falsetto melodies and harmonies that sounds — to me, at least — as though it could have been been a Mandrill or Isley Brothers B side. The song sees the band’s Kevin Martin encouraging the listener to spend some time enjoying the present moment, because life’s all too short and remarkably fleeting “Peach Optimo,” a slow-burning and summery bit of psych soul anchored around a strutting and wobbling bass line, glistening keys, some funky drum rhythm patterns and an expressive guitar solo paired with some retro-futuristic synths. Seemingly channelling JOVM mainstays Mildlife and L’Eclair, sees the trio diving into the banality and simple pleasures of teenaged suburban life — full of the nostalgia of cul-de-sac hangs and bullshit sessions with the homies. Sounds Good‘s fifth and latest single “XFaded” is a strutting, hook-driven and funky psych soul jam anchored around an arrangement featuring skittering boom bap, a sinuous bass line and squiggling bursts of guitar. According to the trio, the song’s sound was partially inspired by what theft thought a modern day George Clinton/Parliament funk jam would sound like — and by small town life, where getting fucked up is an unofficial/official pastime because there isn’t much else to really do. The slick Leon Michels production paired with the band’s razor sharp yet seemingly effortless performance ironically contrasts the notion of getting sloppy and fucked up but reveals the easy-going chemistry between the trio and producer. The trio are about to embark on a run of headlining Stateside dates and a couple of stops on the global festival circuit, before joining Lady Wray in May for a run of UK and European Union dates. Tour dates are below. BRAINSTORY TOUR DATES Apr 18 Lodge Room – Los Angeles, CA **SOLD OUT Apl 19 The Independent- San Francisco, CA Apr 20 Moe’s Alley – Santa Cruz, CA Apr 21 Pappy & Harriets – Pioneertown, CA  Apr 22 Valley Bar – Phoenix, AZ Apr 23 Love Buzz – El Paso, TX  Apr 25 Tandem – San Antonio, TX  Apr 26 Psych Fest – Austin, TX Apr 27 Norman Music Festival – Norman, OK Apr 29 Sister Bar – Albuquerque, NM  May 01 Larimer Lounge – Denver, CO  May 02 The Atrium – Fort Collins, CO  May 03 DLC – Salt Lake City, UT  May 04 Neurolux – Boise, ID  May 07 High DIve – Seattle, WA  May 08 Mississippi Studios – Portland, OR May 14 Bird, Rotterdam, Netherlands + May 15 Bitterzoet, Amsterdam, Netherland + May 16 Knust – Hamburg, Germany + May 17 Franz Mhelhose – Enfurt, Germany + May 18 Lido – Berlin, Germany + May 20 La Maroquinerie – Paris, France + May 23 Belgrave Music Hall – Leeds, UK + May 24 Lost Horizon – Bristol, UK + May 26 Cross The Tracks Festival – Brockwell Park, UK May 27 Jazz Cafe – London, UK + May 28 The Blues Kitchen – Manchester, UK + May 29 St. Luke’s – Glasgow, Scotland + Jun 08 The Rockaway Hotel – Rockaway, NY + Jul 08 FEQ Festival D’ete De Quebec – Quebec, Canada + notes dates with Lady Wray

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[ihavegaysex42069]

if i never reply to u or only reply with one or two words please take the hint im not into u stop calling me thicc

#he keeps calling me papi too ab #and im just. please do not involve me in this i want no part #this isnt abt anyone kn here btw just e #some weird guy on snal #snap. sorry im xfaded and cant type

[llamaartsterasu]

Local DJ kid forces evacuation of the dance floor 🔥🔥🔥

More pics in the link ↓↓↓

#dj #neon #xfade #oc #originalcharacter

[weeguttersnipe]

Mr. Sunshine, ep 6 (Korean tv series, 2018)

#mr. sunshine #mr sunshine #미스터 션샤인 #miseuteo shunshain #kim tae ri #yoo yeon seok #korean drama #korean tv #kdrama #k-drama #gif #xfade #cross fade

[lollipopcloudss]

I drunk journal/notes/draw/dance/take sexy selfies/flirt… but I never ever drunk text

#i also never get drunk #just a little xfaded

[id-never-letyoudown]

If you like geraskier, abo, polyamory, and feral bastard monster!jaskier then you should really read: my fic

There's no smut but! It does get suggestive and xfade to blackx , and if you don't like Jaskier eating lil woodland critters it's best to steer clear.

#jaskier #geraskier #geralt of rivia #gerskier #the witcher