Quarters 2nd Batch Tracklisting & Breakdown

So the new batch of Quarters is up for download, and I figured I'd start putting some supplemental info on how each beat comes about. Lately I've really been working on simplfying my process when making beats. I spent years trying to create a certain type of beat instead of just riding with what feels good in the moment. This batch was made over the last few months and just about completely in the box. I didnt use any outside musicians or sources, just the good ole Reason and the PC.
All feedback and questions welcome!
http://quarters2ndbatch.4shared.com

1. MarchSnow-As the name kinda indicates, I made this one during that weird snowfall we got in mid-march. Empty, isolated, what it feels like when youre snowed in...or just inside making beats while it snows..

2. Warm-started as an individual idea, but once I noticed it worked well alongside the first track, I just said why not. As the snow melts you can feel the sun beam down to make way to new ideas and growth.

3. Growth-the final track to this nature inspired threesome. Also made at some point after march. The syncopated synths give the feel of viewing vegitation sprout from barren land in fast forward.

4. And Now...-Beats!haha! I hope folks hung in through the first 3 tracks. This one is just an elegant banger for a rapper or a sanger..

5. P-cut This one started with the dope parliment sample. I've been sampling in Reason for a while but this is the first beat I didnt synch in time or put on the grid. I just played it out, layed drums and let it be.

6. Drop it-A laid back banger, plain and simple. Gives way to another groove on the backend.

7. Classic- Beat came about organically at first. After having the "Something is Wrong" sample cut up for another beat, i noticed it could add some personality. Felt good so I ran with it.

8. Early Night-As I experiment with some edgier drums and production, I find myself making more stuff along these lines. One melodic line away from mayhem.

Music Monday: New beat from Quarters!

Wudup yall
Hope your Monday is going well so far. I'm sure most of yall watched the Oscars last night.  I realized my fav part of the big night is the winners in obscure catagories.  Those peeps work just as hard as the stars and its good to see them get their due, and share their stories at the podium. Big ups to Hurt Locker, Up, and Monique for their wins...

March Madness is still in effect, and as promised here's some new material from your lanky beatmaking buddy. I'm gearing up for the 2nd batch of Quarters on the year, and here's one beat jocking for a spot:

And Now....


You can still download the first batch of Quarters from this year. As well as Cicero Mode 2.0

Peace

New Pat Pro Video: Resolve

Here's our new video for the song Resolve. This is a beat I started on over two years ago. It's so minmal and serene, I always figured it would work better as a movie score than a song. As time went on, we were able to develop a story around the instrumental. We had a blast making the vid, and want to thank our cast and production crew:

Amir Homayounkhah, Adrienne Stein, David Gray, Alan Kasper, Nora Schreiber, Cory Howard & Fam,Currents Resaurant and all our extras!

Let us know what you think
CP

All new Quarters! Download here

Download: Quarters

Heres my newest batch of Instrumentals, Quarters. Back in the day, Quarters were crucial to a gamer like me. Each one represented another chance to play any of the games in the arcade. I kinda see beats that way these days. They're important to the game, but are really just the creative starting point to a great song. Some are shiny, some are grimy, but each one has potential to get you that new high score.
So here they are.
Enjoy!

http://quarters2010.4shared.com/