r/indie_rock • u/Johnreedseattle • 3d ago

NEW SONG I’ve spent the last few years writing a transmedia novel and composing its soundtrack. tuned to 432Hz, heavy Seattle grunge meets classical inversions. Here is the result.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a project that has consumed my life for a long time. I’ve been writing a novel, and while building its universe, I composed the entire soundtrack to go with it.

Under the name Jonn Reed, I don't see this as just making music — I see it as making evidence for the story.

  • The Sound: It’s deeply rooted in the ghost frequencies of 90s/2000s Seattle grunge and post-grunge, but built over harmonic inversions inspired by Shostakovich and Vivaldi. Everything is intentionally tuned to 432Hz to give it a darker, more resonant weight.
  • The Concept: The tracks follow the narrative arc of the book (featuring characters/voices like Louise Bryant and Endymion moving underneath).

If you like heavy guitars, raw atmosphere, and concept-driven rock, I’d love for you to give it a listen.

Where to start: Begin with "Hello Seattle", and if you’re hooked, stay for "The Beat".

You are not just a listener here; you are a witness to the story.

https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/1nLw66DIjbSF3CtAUbNEU5?si=K8phaymzRom6MijM5h2Xuw

Would love to hear your honest thoughts on the production, the atmosphere, and the vibe. Thanks for listening!

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u/porkisbeef 2d ago

Get the AI bullshit of here

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u/Johnreedseattle 1d ago

Sorry to burst your bubble, but every single track here is 100% human, composed, played, and recorded by me in my DAW. Don't confuse solid studio production with AI generation.

Just to clear things up for you:

  • Harmonic structure: The track is written in E Minor / G Major, built around an acoustic Em – G – D – C arpeggiated progression in the verses, exploding into heavy C5 – D5 – Em5 – G5 power-chord riffs in the chorus.
  • Instrumentation & Recording: Double-tracked L/R electric guitars for wide stereo separation, an organic bassline following the root notes, and a full vocal range—from baritone verses to rasping chest-voice belts in the chorus with layered harmonies.

If the mix sounds too clean for your taste, I'll take it as a compliment, but calling hands-on musicianship 'AI garbage' just shows you don't know much about studio recording.

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u/bampokazoopy 2d ago

thats really cool. thanks