Tangible Grids: A Music NFT
I’m thrilled to introduce Tangible Grids, the latest LP from my Bilnd art project and my first collection of musical compositions to be released as an NFT (Non-Fungible Token).
Over the last 4 years, I’ve delved into electronic music-making, releasing a number of pieces through streaming platforms, this creative outlet has been much-needed, providing space for exploration and reflection.
The album is an exploration of time and movement, created in response to significant changes in my life. Having left my full-time position as a graphic designer, I had the time to create and reflect on my position.
What did time mean to me? How did I plan to move through the world?
Certain compositions meditate on these thoughts while others have energy, and propel ideas forward. The album itself is sonically compact, using limited instrumentation, dark timbres churn in the low end, while rich piano and strings soar across the mid and high ends. This technique is used to maximum effect on the track Grids, a rolling synth patch sits just beneath the surface, a restrained simmer, while cello strings disturb the soundscape and create turbulence.
The writing and recording process for Tangible Grids started in December 2021 and ended in January 2022, the album was then mixed in February and mastered by Rare Tone Mastering in March.
The album was produced in my home studio using the Novation Peak, Polyend Tracker, Empress Zoia Effects pedal, RP102-BK Digital Home Piano by Roland and VSTs from Felt Instruments. All effects and instrumentation were recorded and mixed using Ableton Live 11, final tracks were then mastered through an analogue chain, before being converted back into a digital format.
Project FAQ
How much per edition? 0.07 ETH.
Why Manifold/OpenSea? I wanted to create a limited release on a contract that I controlled, and, enabled me to reward collectors in the long term.
How will you reward holders? Holders of the album token will receive additional NFTs via airdrops. Regular contract snapshots will be taken to ensure the correct holders receive the rewards. The pieces that will be airdropped are unique to this project, having been created in response to the music.
You can buy the NFT here
Listen to my Twitter Space Q&A here
Album Details
Tracklist
1. Rise
2. Move
3. Gaze
4. Push
5. Grids
Duration 35:30
Written, Recorded & Produced by Bilnd
Mastered by Rare Tone Mastering
Released April 08, 2022