New Distant Towers song, "27, you're not readable"

Hello Sonarians (ahem....make that Cakers, don't want to leave non-Sonar users out)
 
The DT madness continues with a strange audio/video duo.  Call it Distant Towers lite if you wish.  A song idea that wasn't deemed worthy of full development.  We liked the groove of it though and decided to let it stand as is, therefore becoming DT's first instrumental.
 
In addition Tom jumped at the chance to practice his video making/editing skills and generated a "down and dirty" video for the tune.  Although Tom is quick to point out that he expects better of himself, he acknowledges that this video is also a DT first in that all the footage was shot by Distant Towers.  I thought it was interesting and talked him into sharing it.
 
So, if you are looking for a quirky break from your day, we'd like to hear your thoughts about this song and video (good or bad).  As a huge Rush fan, I can assure you...this ain't no YYZ or La Villa, not even close! 
 
The song can be found at these locations...
 
Our website:  http://distant-towers.com/DTlatestsong.htm
 
Soundclick:  http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=10850738
 
And the video can be found at these locations...
 
Our website:  http://www.distant-towers.com/27-video.htm
 
You Tube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV7kBHQlJZs
 
We liked the drum loop on this tune so we stuck with it.....plus Preston was busy working on Fractured Pieces at the time.
 
The line up:
Tom McCaffrey:  Synths, audio clips, Sonar mixing.
Tony Wood:  Guitars
We liked the drum loop on this tune so we stuck with it.....plus Preston was busy working on Fractured Pieces at the time.
 
Thanks for taking the time to listen.  We hope everyone is doing well. 

Hi guys, not bad at all, video and tune . The part at 2:15 with just guitar and bass sounds a bit underdeveloped, started to miss that high pitched whine that annoyed me the first minute. I like the ending with the voices.

Greetings, Rik

Is that kind of like "Trance" music or "Pyschedelic - however it is spelled"?

I opted for the Youtube video, and was glad I did... cool stuff.  I can see why you guys couldn't let this piece go: it has a certain 'infectiousness' about it, and the video worked really well with the music.  I've had many a simialr piece of material that I got all ga-ga over, but never did anything with it.  Good for you guys that you stuck it out and found a way give this tune life.  Definitely worth it... I really enjoyed it.

X, it's not just for young people anymore :-) I like it. It's very trancey and atmospheric, which is always a good thing in my opinion. Maybe you can change your band name to "The Chemical Colleagues" or something. The drum loop definitely keeps it driving forward at all times, which is kind of a nice offset to the most languid bits.

eye & ear candy...

...weird and fun....

Hi guys,

You said it best

Infectious guitar riff and very cool vid...nice work!

Hello guys,

Cool moody groove.  I think the snare is a bit weak (pitch) and drums lack punch in general...i know it's a loop but maybe some eq or comp.  Guitar is cool but being a 'trancy' type piece i think i nice fat verb tail on the lead would be interesting.
Just rambling here...i enjoy your daring ventures into the sonic unknown.

DT or not DT ? That is the question.

DT Lite is a most accurate description. Seems a little odd to hear your stuff with looped drums, but it works on the whole. I can imagine it as an intro track to an album to be immediately followed by a proper full on DT tune. Almost like a very extended intro. Video is simple, but still interesting enough and fits the style.

I listened first and read later.  I was laughing at Tom for forgetting to include the vocal tracks.  Oops, I then read the story.  LOL.  I watched the video and watched it all.  It was mesmerizing.  Of course I was waiting for Tom to step up to the mic.  :-)  Really a trippy tune, guys.

This is nice little curio, I enjoyed it. Video is suitable moody and oblique for the track. For some reason the tune brought to mind an obscure band called Freur.

Weird and wonderful.
Very creative stuff -- Nice work.
Love the ending -- cool.
 
Freddy J

Very interesting. I really love that little guitar lick.... great stuff....

Thanks for taking the time to listen and watch folks.  Much appreciated!  It is only fitting that an obscure band like DT should remind someone of another obscure band, LOL.

Tom should get the credit with taking what was a little guitar idea and with a few light touches, turning it into something more.  Quirky but we like em that way.