I just finished a project called "Treatise of Unprofitableness" that's been eating my brain for almost 8 months. It's supposed to be something like a fusion of electronic music and literature. I wanted to make something that isn't an audiobook or a soundtrack, but something where both parts are equally important, yet separable.
I remember reading somewhere that Aphex Twin said electronic music is naturally abstract. And it is. I think that's part of what makes it cool. But I'm not entirely sure it always has to be. For example, when I listen to electronic music, I often unconsciously fill it with my own non-abstract memories and feelings. And I started wondering what the opposite, not abstract direction could sound like.
And I thought that classical academic music couldn't have developed withput opera, ballet, theater. Like the extra context gave people a way in. And a lot of us already explore electronic music through games, movies, memes. So, why not through literature? Since I always loved to write something. About the novel part: the title kinda explains the main topic. Set during the 17th century theatre ban in London by puritans. It follows and actor, whose entire profession has been declared illegal and useless, and he starts asking himself what is useful and what is not. As for the music, I initially wanted to make something like TikTok's Dark Fantasy with a bit of "progression", like Dorian Concept, but something that's evolving & with sections changing and etc. So, I was making two demos almost every day, even at work. But you never know what you'll end up with, and I wouldn't call it dark fantasy now haha. I also feel like it sounds too much like "90s light IDM" style. I'd like to do something more complex next time.
Maybe it all sounds weird, but I hope if you give it some time, you might have an interesting experience. At least my friends said so, but yk it's friends. if you check this out - cool. If not - also cool. Just wanted to share. And maybe to know if this makes sense to anyone. Anyway, here's the thing i made: https://flenyo.com/treatise_on_unprofitableness.html