#samples and loops

[nat-20s]

Martha Jones was a fuckin med student when she ran off with The Doctor. If I were writing her she would've wanted to study him like a bug I KNOW my stem girlie would be trying to surreptitiously get him into an X-ray machine

[astriiformes]

Current fear that has lodged deep into my soul: Everyone keeps reassuring me that it's not impossible to get accepted into PhD programs without first doing a Master's, and I want to trust them. But when I actually go and look at grad student profiles at the schools I'm applying to, they almost all have M.As or the equivalent. One of the professors I was interested in working with even outright told me that I should look into getting an M.A. first.

I cannot afford an M.A. -- I am the sole provider for both myself and my very disabled partner who cannot work. It's PhD or bust, and I'm very scared I'm wasting my time applying for these programs. And that I may be locked out of a career path I'd really love entirely because I don't have the money for it.

[essential-music]

"Tomorrow Never Knows": The Beatles' Revolution in Music

In 1966, The Beatles unleashed Revolver, an album that redefined the boundaries of popular music. Its closing track, "Tomorrow Never Knows," stands as a towering landmark in music history—a sonic marvel that encapsulates technical innovation, futuristic sound, spiritual depth, and profound cultural significance. Nearly six decades later, this three-minute masterpiece remains a testament to the band’s unparalleled genius, continuing to resonate as a work that transcends time and genre.

"Tomorrow Never Knows" is a triumph of technical innovation. Recorded in an era when studio technology was rudimentary, The Beatles, alongside producer George Martin and engineer Geoff Emerick, pushed the limits of what a recording studio could achieve. The song’s hypnotic texture is built on groundbreaking techniques: tape loops, audio sampling, and reversed solos. Paul McCartney’s laughter, sped up to mimic a seagull’s cry, and fragments of a solo from Revolver’s "Taxman" played backward, create an otherworldly soundscape. John Lennon’s vocals, filtered through a Leslie speaker originally designed for Hammond organs, evoke a distant, almost divine presence. These innovations—executed with analog equipment and sheer ingenuity—laid the groundwork for genres like electronic music, trip-hop, and drum and bass, predating them by decades. The track’s pioneering use of a drum loop, driven by Ringo Starr’s relentless, trance-like beat, feels like a precursor to modern dance music, a feat unimaginable in the mid-1960s.

The song’s futuristic sound amplifies its revolutionary impact. From the opening drone of a tambura to the swirling cacophony of tape loops, "Tomorrow Never Knows" feels untethered from its era. It could seamlessly fit into a Radiohead album from the 1990s or a Chemical Brothers track from the 2000s, yet it never sounds like a retro artifact. Its single-chord structure, anchored by Starr’s drumming and McCartney’s pulsating bass, creates a hypnotic groove that defies conventional songwriting. This sonic architecture, paired with George Harrison’s sitar flourishes, evokes an alien landscape—both ancient and avant-garde. The track’s ability to sound perpetually ahead of its time underscores The Beatles’ role as trendsetters, inspiring countless artists to explore new sonic frontiers.

Beyond its technical and aesthetic brilliance, "Tomorrow Never Knows" carries profound spiritual depth. Drawing from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, the lyrics—penned by Lennon—offer a meditative guide to transcendence. Lines like "Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream / It is not dying" and "Lay down all thoughts, surrender to the void / It is shining" invite listeners to release ego and embrace pure consciousness. Harrison, whose exploration of Eastern spirituality shaped the song’s ethos, described it as an encapsulation of meditation’s goal: to transcend the clutter of thought and connect with the eternal. The refrain "Love is all and love is everyone" distills a universal truth, while the closing mantra, "Of the beginning," suggests a cyclical, timeless existence. These themes resonated deeply with the 1960s counterculture, offering a sonic and philosophical blueprint for a generation seeking meaning beyond materialism.

The cultural significance of "Tomorrow Never Knows" cannot be overstated. Released at the height of The Beatles’ global fame, it marked a bold departure from their earlier pop hits like "She Loves You." In just three years, the band evolved from crafting infectious love songs to delivering a track that challenged listeners to rethink music’s possibilities. This leap, fueled by their experimentation with LSD and exposure to avant-garde influences, galvanized the psychedelic movement and inspired bands like Jefferson Airplane, Pink Floyd, and The Jimi Hendrix Experience. The song’s appearance in cultural touchstones, such as the television series Mad Men, where it underscores a moment of societal upheaval, highlights its role as a symbol of transformation. It spoke to a world on the cusp of change, cementing music as a powerful force for social and personal awakening.

"Tomorrow Never Knows" is more than a song; it is a cultural artifact, a technical milestone, and a spiritual odyssey. Its influence reverberates through decades, from the studios of 1966 to the digital soundscapes of today. The Beatles’ ability to blend innovation with accessibility—creating a track that is both experimental and universally compelling—sets them apart as the greatest band in history. As we listen to its droning pulse and swirling textures, we are reminded that true genius knows no bounds. In a world where music often feels ephemeral, "Tomorrow Never Knows" endures as a beacon of creativity, inviting us to surrender to the void and embrace the infinite.

Year: 1966

Composition/Lyrics: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

Producer: George Martin

[revelationxx]

kim petras, david guetta - when we were young (the logical song)

[camilieroart]

I have been working on something for a few days now, here are some of the research I made for it :)

Flowy hair moment

[become-a-robot]

submitting stuff to whosampled is a lot of fun, but also how tf did they not have Weep Day in their database when Logan Whitehurst covered it AND Open Mike Eagle sampled it 😭

[records-of-records]

Rob Base & D.J. E-Z Rock “it Takes Two” 1989

It’s about to be party time 1989 style here!!!

[papermint-airplane]

I don't care if I'm "too old" to listen to Kpop, IVE ate down with Attitude and I will not be quiet about it

[old-mans]

[arachnid-party]

first time ive made something in awhile. a heavy wip

[getosbunny]

i can’t believe beyonce is coming back to us today LIKEEEEEE THATS MY MUUUUUTHA

[leatherbookmark]

there's a kpop boy group XD (renamed from XEED, idk why) and a girl group XG, then a girl group named kiiikiii and now they've announced a group named kiiras, and obviously there's a boy group riize (pronounced "rise", of course), and then on the other hand we have KJRGL and the upcoming idntt... i'm just wondering, are we running out of words?

[geee-three]

25 would you say you have good taste in music?

:3!

nah bro my music taste is utter dogshit. everyone ik thinks im insane

[manstoolit]

Gotta lock in fam.