Patrick Nolan
Eclectic instrumentals with tinges of jazz, blues, Latin, folk, and the odd electronic experiment. Nothing especially mind-boggling, but I have a good time.
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An Ambient Electronic track by Patrick Nolan.
"That Creature Has Stolen the Space Modulator" by Patrick Nolan is an Ambient Electronic production available on SoundClick. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. Stream "That Creature Has Stolen the Space Modulator" and explore more from Patrick Nolan on SoundClick.
A Jazz track by Patrick Nolan.
"Farther Away" is a Jazz track by Patrick Nolan on SoundClick. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. "Farther Away" is part of the Patrick Nolan catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
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Independent artist Patrick Nolan drops "Gone", an Acoustic Rock track on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. Find more from Patrick Nolan on SoundClick, a platform built for independent music discovery.
Discover this Ambient Electronic track.
"On the Beach" by Patrick Nolan is an Ambient Electronic production available on SoundClick. Patrick Nolan demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. This is a remarkable offering in this genre from this independent artist. Stream "On the Beach" and explore more from Patrick Nolan on SoundClick.
Occasionally, I make noise with musical instruments. It's a relatively harmless hobby. I have never had a music lesson, and pride myself on being self-taught.
I can't really imagine anyone being interested in this music except for me, my mother, my wife, and my cat (and I suspect the cat is just being polite). But I have a good time, which is really all that matters.
I've played the drums, in one way or another, for about 20 years, and dabbled with the guitar for about ten. Lately I'm trying to play the bass.
Like many young men of my age, class, and temperament, I played in bad rock bands while in high school. In college, I moved up in the world by playing in a bad jazz band. Talent, skill, and fame have steadfastly eluded me, but still I persist.
Everything here was recorded in the spare bedroom of our apartment, using a Tascam Portastudio. I played all the instruments.
I played the music with Yamaha electric and bass guitars; Goya and Kima classical guitars (amplified with a Dean Markley piezo system); LP bongos and mini conga; assorted other percussion instruments including a bodhran, a riq, and a kalimba; a Rhythm Tech snare drum; a Boss DR-3 drum machine; and an antique Casiotone.
Most of the music was recorded with a single Teac dynamic microphone, either running directly into the Portastudio or pointed at a completely inadequate Crate guitar amplifier.
Effects and signal processing were minimal: I used an Arion digital delay on a few tracks (it will be obvious which ones) and sent the entire mix through a DBX compressor/gate. There is no reverb, no EQ, and no noise reduction. For the (mono) mixdown, I used a Toshiba laptop running Audacity audio software.
This is a photo of my bedroom setup from a few months ago. I have a bit more gear now, but it gives one the general idea: