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Tycho — A Walk
Album: Dive
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7.2

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Total ratings: 2862








Released: 2011
Length: 5:09
Plays (last 30 days): 3
(Instrumental)
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Simple melody but effective! It feels the spot! I like!
Such an incredible song.   All of the beauty of mankind in about 5 minutes. 
 snowcone wrote:



Some mighty talented kids goofin off round your part of the world...


"Able, son, get away from that synthesizer. Do you want these people to know we are from another planet?"
 On_The_Beach wrote:

My ex-wife thought so.


lol
 thewiseking wrote:

this sounds like kids goofin off in a music store




Some mighty talented kids goofin off round your part of the world...
this sounds like kids goofin off in a music store
Souns like Deadmouse, i like it :)
 GoodKarm wrote:


bahahhahaaa!  two funny!


Not so much if it's true....  OTOH when I does happen you appreciate it more (scarce commodity effect).
 On_The_Beach wrote:

My ex-wife thought so.


Sounds like my husband
 On_The_Beach wrote:

My ex-wife thought so.

The more I hear this, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!
 Mackmoney3000 wrote:
FLAC stream + DAC + Quality headphones = 8 all day 



I Agree!  Totally!
FLAC stream + DAC + Quality headphones = 8 all day 
 DigitalJer wrote:

Oh, completely agree.  This whole album is full of sonic ear porn.  Wonderful auditory engineering.



Especially in FLAC w/ great studio phones, amp & DAC!!!
Great!! I never heard of him before. Thanx RP!
Starts slow.
Hang. And Ye shall be rewarded...
O.K.... Jump on your bike. Take a run.
Works.
 MrStatenIsle wrote:

Hey, I think this guy used to make toy electric race cars on tracks.



Before that, he was a Danish astronomer.
 Paisley1954 wrote:

I love the chimes. I love wearing my earphones and having the bells ring in the middle of my head. Love it.


Oh, completely agree.  This whole album is full of sonic ear porn.  Wonderful auditory engineering.
this really is top shit may I just say - I commend to the house
only found Tycho through RP (along with so much). This track is my alarm tone for when I need it in the morning - so gives me a jolt when it comes on during the day!
 colt4x5 wrote:

Gesundheit.
 
You're so good looking
Too ordinary for me. 3.
brengt een onweerstaanbare drang in mij naar boven om hier eens Vlaams te signeren
 TerryS wrote:
They found toxic quantities of mercury in the mustache hairs of Tycho Brahe, mind you, he had already lost his nose in a duel.
Now that's interesting. 
 
To lose one parent is a tragedy. To lose both is just careless.
        -Oscar Wilde

Tony in NJ
W.A.S.T.E.
 On_The_Beach wrote:

My ex-wife thought so.
 

bahahhahaaa!  two funny!
 Proclivities wrote:

Two times a month is "often"?
 
My ex-wife thought so.
Hey, I think this guy used to make toy electric race cars on tracks.
 nicknt wrote:
It's one of the biggest mysteries of RP that this records is on the air so often.
 
Two times a month is "often"?
I love the chimes. I love wearing my earphones and having the bells ring in the middle of my head. Love it.
 lizardking wrote:
Started at a 4, grew to a 6, and before it was done playing I'm rating an 8.
Most likely thanks to my pretty neat, and load, stereo system in my truck.
Edit: hearing on headphones a 2nd time, going back to a 7, still quite likable, and as is often the case, all thanks to RP. 
 
I hit it to 8. This is my kind of music, and I too look up much music thanks to RP. Moby is but one of few artists that I've com to love thanks to RP.
 leechi wrote:
 im gonna rate it a 3 just to fuck with you <3

lizardking wrote:
Started at a 4, grew to a 6, and before it was done playing I'm rating an 8.
Most likely thanks to my pretty neat, and load, stereo system in my truck.
Edit: hearing on headphones a 2nd time, going back to a 7, still quite likable, and as is often the case, all thanks to RP. 
 


 
Then 7 8 9.....hungry I guess.
 TerryS wrote:
Well, it turns out that Old Tycho Brahe had a brass, not silver nose and he probably did die of a burst bladder*, as opposed to lead/mercury poisoning, as has long been suspected.
And that's still interesting. 

*He stayed put during a State banquet,  rather than leave to take a pee.
 

Tycho would have been nothing without Kepler.

I guess maybe one could retort that Kepler would have been nothing without Tycho.
This reminds me a bit of Dif Juz - a British studio band from the 80's that unfortunately only made a few albums.
growing on me...
 westslope wrote:
Interesting comments lizardking.  

I am not fond of listening to techno-ambient music in an automobile.  I find I miss too much.  But I will put it on on a long road trip after several hours of actively listening to other kinds of music.

And FWIW:  6 => 7

 
I'm the opposite, at least with regards to listening to techno-ambient music, or electronica, basically if it's beat heavy I like the sub response in my truck and the powered high-end notes come out pretty clean, surprisingly.  Plus, at only 1/2 volume on my deck, I can pretty much NOT hear road noise even with windows down. 

Classical on the other-hand, that's where I like hearing it w/ phones or at home with my Polk tower speakers. 

 

 leechi wrote:
 im gonna rate it a 3 just to fuck with you <3

lizardking wrote:
Started at a 4, grew to a 6, and before it was done playing I'm rating an 8.
Most likely thanks to my pretty neat, and load, stereo system in my truck.
Edit: hearing on headphones a 2nd time, going back to a 7, still quite likable, and as is often the case, all thanks to RP. 
 

 
{#Hug}
Gentle self flag
elation?


 im gonna rate it a 3 just to fuck with you <3

lizardking wrote:
Started at a 4, grew to a 6, and before it was done playing I'm rating an 8.
Most likely thanks to my pretty neat, and load, stereo system in my truck.
Edit: hearing on headphones a 2nd time, going back to a 7, still quite likable, and as is often the case, all thanks to RP. 
 


 dirtbagpook wrote:
Very nice. Nice enough to buy the album. Thank you RP for introducing me to them. {#Jump}

 
indeed {#High-five}
This helped me through my last trip.  {#Sunny}
Interesting comments lizardking.  

I am not fond of listening to techno-ambient music in an automobile.  I find I miss too much.  But I will put it on on a long road trip after several hours of actively listening to other kinds of music.

And FWIW:  6 => 7
Started at a 4, grew to a 6, and before it was done playing I'm rating an 8.
Most likely thanks to my pretty neat, and load, stereo system in my truck.
Edit: hearing on headphones a 2nd time, going back to a 7, still quite likable, and as is often the case, all thanks to RP; Long Live RP!!
Very nice. Nice enough to buy the album. Thank you RP for introducing me to them. {#Jump}
 Proclivities wrote:

Yes, I remember that show; this is reminiscent now that you brought it up.  The host's name was Jack Horkheimer; I remember by the 1990s he took to wearing a silver "Members Only" style jacket.

 
Sadly he passed away, I remember him as well and that little PBS segment.
 
sssmmmooooooth
 Marcus_Howser wrote:
Great song for the commute to Santa Rosa.

is it ty-ko or ty-cho?

 




I've always heard Ty-ko. Of course, the way I pronounce my first name might affect that.
 bodyschool wrote:
Always makes me think of an old  PBS tv show "Star Hustler with Jack Hornheimer", but he used an Arabesque of Debussy.  It has a wonderful walking through the galaxy feel.

 
Yes, I remember that show; this is reminiscent now that you brought it up.  The host's name was Jack Horkheimer; I remember by the 1990s he took to wearing a silver "Members Only" style jacket.
Well, it turns out that Old Tycho Brahe had a brass, not silver nose and he probably did die of a burst bladder*, as opposed to lead/mercury poisoning, as has long been suspected.
And that's still interesting. 

*He stayed put during a State banquet,  rather than leave to take a pee.
Always makes me think of an old  PBS tv show "Star Hustler with Jack Hornheimer", but he used an Arabesque of Debussy.  It has a wonderful walking through the galaxy feel.
Been hearing this album on SOMA FM's Groove Salad and like it quite a lot.  

Good to hear it here.  This falls somewhere between the ethereal journeys of Lanterna and the accessibility of Explosions In The Sky to me.

 
 Marcus_Howser wrote:
Great song for the commute to Santa Rosa.

is it ty-ko or ty-cho?

 
Gesundheit.
 kremfresch wrote:
I would have bet money that this was "Boards of Canada"
 

 
Yes.  Not quite the same but if BoC appeals, so should this.
They found toxic quantities of mercury in the mustache hairs of Tycho Brahe, mind you, he had already lost his nose in a duel.
Now that's interesting. 
Beautiful relaxing song, glad to hear it on RP
Reminds me of a very special Boxer dog named, Tycho. It really is fitting.
The ambient station I listen to during stressful days at work plays this - it's very soothing. I missed his show in Raleigh by day, alas.
Runny Walker.
Great song for the commute to Santa Rosa.

is it ty-ko or ty-cho?
Nice. It moves. Doesn't just lie there like a lot of similar groups.
 nicknt wrote:
It's one of the biggest mysteries of RP that this records is on the air so often.

 
One other mystery is that I find it hypnotically pleasant.
Dig this!
I like this. Funny, but it sounds more like music to drive to rather than walk to.
Garageband rearing it's ugly head once more.
i likes it (very relaxing)! =) but... plays in last 30 days: 5 !


Very nice play set in the last ?hour or so.
Headphones on at work and just coding along
Thanks 
It's one of the biggest mysteries of RP that this records is on the air so often.
My son saw a show by Tycho at a local record store and got a signed copy of the CD. Hadn't heard of them, but I'm impressed that he had.

But, I could do this myself at home. It's a simple derivative of Tangerine Dream. 
I would have bet money that this was "Boards of Canada"
 
 wtango wrote:
ilikeitalot
 
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ilikeitalot
 IndyDoug wrote:
Anyone in the RP universe remember the late 80's rock band Tyketto?

 
No, can't say I do, but anyone who says they remember the late '80s probably wasn't really there.
Anyone in the RP universe remember the late 80's rock band Tyketto?
 grant wrote:
This guy (Scott Hansen) is currently on tour with a live band - playing mostly small to medium sized clubs.

Just saw him in Chicago and was very impressed.  Although his albums have a polished EDM feel, the live re-creation with guitars, bass, keyboards and analog drums is something to behold.  The drummer and guitarist in particular are crack musicians.

 
I saw them perform in San Francisco, and indeed it was mesmerizing to watch them recreate this sound live. The drummer was tight.
LOVE Tycho! Thank you for playing him.
All the major body parts benefit from a good groove!  (woo-hoo!! this has me twisting elbow to knee, elbow to knee, I can feel the calories and blubber burning away)
 Lazarus wrote:
This music is good for the ears...

 
Definitely good for the ears and soul....{#Smile}
This music is good for the ears...
This guy (Scott Hansen) is currently on tour with a live band - playing mostly small to medium sized clubs.

Just saw him in Chicago and was very impressed.  Although his albums have a polished EDM feel, the live re-creation with guitars, bass, keyboards and analog drums is something to behold.  The drummer and guitarist in particular are crack musicians.
Complex and quite engaging.  Just how I like it.  9
Excellent production.
Pleasant enough. Doesn't seem to go very far though....
Juicy like walking outdoors today actually -- looking forward! 
If you dig this check out the Mercury Program...less ethereal and more rock-and-rolly, but beautiful, simple melodies like Tycho.
good stuff! 
There is a definite theme with Tycho, very similar tracks. But when that sound is awesome, why change it!?
Snoreboring 
 DavidS_UK wrote:
30 seconds in... it's sounding very good...
90 seconds in... even better
120.... seems to have peaked and dropped off the other side... give it a 6 overall

 
But enough about your sex life.
30 seconds in... it's sounding very good...
90 seconds in... even better
120.... seems to have peaked and dropped off the other side... give it a 6 overall
wow...this is very cool...I keep trying to do some work and keep getting distracted by the very cool tunes--thanks!
All of this artist's material is excellent - this album in particular is a pleasure to listen to.
Just when i think i've got you all figured out you surprise. Thanks alot bill :D
Pretty luscious. No, that's not quite what I meant; "luscious" is sweet. This is more "succulent": tender, juicy and tasty.
I'm quite a huge fan of this style of music but I didi'nt know Tycho.
So, once again, THANKS A LOT, BILL!   {#Notworthy}

For those who love this, you may listen to Tunturia's stuff.
I thought I was on Groove Salad radio, which I tune in every time I don't like any tune currently being played here.
Wow liking this...{#Daisy}{#Dance}{#Daisy}
I would like to turn this on in my head at will!  {#Meditate}
Excellent album. Although their previous was also very good.
me like it ... {#Clap}
nice
I love this whole album...check out the song "Ascension" that Rob Garza from Thievery Corporation collaborates on--it's on the deluxe album version!
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