Minor Fossil
@minorfossil.bsky.social
Composer of instrumental piano and ambient music. I also write a newsletter sharing my original ambient music and a look at the world through the histories of instruments.
https://minorfossil.substack.com/
https://minorfossil.substack.com/
Happy Tolkien Reading Day!
March 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Happy Tolkien Reading Day!
I posted a song today that was inspired by snowfall three weeks ago. I really enjoyed making this one as I tried out new sound design techniques.
You can read and listen here: open.substack.com/pub/minorfos...
You can read and listen here: open.substack.com/pub/minorfos...
a walk through snow and dreams of other lands
This month’s piece is titled “a walk through snow and dreams of other lands.”
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I posted a song today that was inspired by snowfall three weeks ago. I really enjoyed making this one as I tried out new sound design techniques.
You can read and listen here: open.substack.com/pub/minorfos...
You can read and listen here: open.substack.com/pub/minorfos...
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On Friday, February 7, Bandcamp will be donating our share of sales to MusiCares to aid those impacted by the California wildfires. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...
California Wildfire Relief Fundraiser and Bandcamp Fridays in 2025
Bandcamp partners with MusiCares to raise money for impacted communities in the L.A. region.
daily.bandcamp.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On Friday, February 7, Bandcamp will be donating our share of sales to MusiCares to aid those impacted by the California wildfires. daily.bandcamp.com/features/ban...
On Wednesday I posted the 11th Issue of Instrumental Archaeology, on the valiha. Traditionally, it’s strings are strips of bamboo cut right from the instrument. I think it’s such a unique instrument.
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
Instrumental Archaeology, Issue 11
The Valiha
minorfossil.substack.com
December 20, 2024 at 7:11 PM
On Wednesday I posted the 11th Issue of Instrumental Archaeology, on the valiha. Traditionally, it’s strings are strips of bamboo cut right from the instrument. I think it’s such a unique instrument.
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
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What’s your favorite video game soundtrack that doesn’t get enough love?
a pixel art drawing of a castle on a cliff overlooking a body of water
Alt: a pixel art drawing of a castle on a cliff overlooking a body of water from Chrono Trigger
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December 7, 2024 at 2:58 PM
What’s your favorite video game soundtrack that doesn’t get enough love?
A swampy sunset.
December 9, 2024 at 12:04 AM
A swampy sunset.
Along with writing original ambient music I also have a Substack series where I look at the histories of different instruments from around the world. I wrote about the ocarina in the latest issue. If that interests you, you can read it here:
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
Instrumental Archaeology, Issue 10
The Ocarina
minorfossil.substack.com
December 8, 2024 at 4:27 AM
Along with writing original ambient music I also have a Substack series where I look at the histories of different instruments from around the world. I wrote about the ocarina in the latest issue. If that interests you, you can read it here:
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
minorfossil.substack.com/p/instrument...
Just finished my first listen of Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee. It’s a great record, lots of gems there.
December 6, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Just finished my first listen of Cindy Lee’s Diamond Jubilee. It’s a great record, lots of gems there.
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#bandcampfriday is in full effect #synthsky !! Let’s make the ultimate list for all us synthesizer lovers! Post your links here and let’s spread the tunes!
December 6, 2024 at 1:57 PM
#bandcampfriday is in full effect #synthsky !! Let’s make the ultimate list for all us synthesizer lovers! Post your links here and let’s spread the tunes!
If you need a moment of rest today, may I suggest a listen to this little piece from my latest article. It’s an exploration of modular synthesis I created with my VCV rack setup. I created a sequence and then added a couple of synth pads under it for harmony.
minorfossil.substack.com/p/modular-ex...
minorfossil.substack.com/p/modular-ex...
Modular Exploration I
This ambient piece came from experiments in creating sequences with my VCV rack setup.
minorfossil.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:20 PM
If you need a moment of rest today, may I suggest a listen to this little piece from my latest article. It’s an exploration of modular synthesis I created with my VCV rack setup. I created a sequence and then added a couple of synth pads under it for harmony.
minorfossil.substack.com/p/modular-ex...
minorfossil.substack.com/p/modular-ex...