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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 13d

Whatever mood I'm in, there's always a way to express it in music. Definitely been feeling some Existential Blues today...

music.alswainger.com/track/existe...

#alswaingerspointlessbeauty #ambient #cinematic #soulmusic #pointlessbeauty #improvisation

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 14d

Sat by the sea and reminded of this track from 'After & Before'. I wanted to capture a sense of peace, patience and nature.

music.alswainger.com/track/the-ro...

#Soundscape #cinematic #chillout #improvisation #ambient #pointlessbeauty #glockenspiel #sea #waves #naturalworld #nature

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 15d

I came across an abandoned, rusted ship while on holiday in Cornwall. On it's side was the number FH732. I wondered what had happened to it's ship and crew on it's final journey.

music.alswainger.com/track/the-la...

#meditative #ambient #cinematic #soundtrack #loop #improvised #solobass #original

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 16d

Currently in Altea and reminded of this meditative improv I recorded :

music.alswainger.com/track/till-t...

#ambient #loop #improvisation #cinematic #meditation

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks Naomi. Was reading an article on the issues of wealth disparity earlier and it reminded me of why I wrote this and, not only, how little has changed but significantly worsened 😔

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 17d

"...heartbreakingly beautiful..." - Steve Lawson

“Worthy of any film score” – Marc Juan

“The most moving and powerful piece of art that I have heard for a very long time... Beautiful” – Laura Wright

"Beautiful...." - Julia Cazorla

music.alswainger.com/track/home-o...

Home of the Broken Few (A Lament), by Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty

track by Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · 27d

Just reflecting on two opposing points of view : a) if a thing can't be said simply and quickly it probably lacks clarity b) if a thing is reduced to something simple and quick to explain it's probably lacking the nuance that would lead to meaningful clarity...

Reposted by Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty

Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Aug 1

It’s Bandcamp Friday — a rare day when every purchase goes directly to the artist.

Today’s support helps bring fresh sounds out of my head and into finished music.

Explore the catalogue today and be part of making the next Pointless Beauty album happen.

alswainger.bandcamp.com

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Aug 18

What’s the difference between playing a pub gig and playing the Royal Albert Hall?

That’s the reflection in this week’s newsletter — alongside the news that the next Pointless Beauty album heads into the studio in October!

Full piece here: go.pointlessbeauty.com/newsletter

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Aug 1

It’s Bandcamp Friday — a rare day when every purchase goes directly to the artist.

Today’s support helps bring fresh sounds out of my head and into finished music.

Explore the catalogue today and be part of making the next Pointless Beauty album happen.

alswainger.bandcamp.com

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Jul 22

R.I.P. Ozzy Osbourne 😢 Very deservedly one of the enduring legends of rock. Such an incredible back catalogue. No More Tears was pretty much the first thing to spring to mind but I think you could easily pick a gem from any album. youtu.be/mX_8p7NaibQ?...

Ozzy Osbourne - No More Tears (Official Audio)

YouTube video by OzzyOsbourneVEVO

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Jul 10

10 years ago today I recorded After & Before — the first full band Pointless Beauty album — at Sound Gallery Studios in Exeter with Neil Yates, Mike Outram, George Cooper & Mark Whitlam.

Still proud of what we made.

🎧 Bandcamp: alswainger.bandcamp.com/album/after-...

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Jul 4

Cheered me up to see somebody else wandering aimlessly around Sainsbury's car park also obviously trying to work out where they'd parked too!

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Jul 3

This short film was made to accompany my final DYCP report for Arts Council England —
part performance, part document, part thank-you.

It’s been quietly online for a few weeks.
Now the paperwork’s in, it feels like the right time to share it properly.
📹 youtu.be/exyVzjDUdUc?...

Pointless Beauty – A Cinematic Performance in Sound and Light

YouTube video by Pointless Beauty

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Jul 3

If people don't understand why you've asked a clarifying question, they tend to assume you're an idiot for not being a mind reader, I've noticed...

Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · May 1

Mood for the morning...

#pointlessbeauty #abstract #art

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Apr 29

Drifting slowly out of range...

3 variations. Which one do you like more? I can't decide

#art #pointlessbeauty #CreativeExpression

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Apr 28

Pointless Beauty at the Lantern. So great to finally get music and visuals happening in a bigger space!
More to follow

#pointlessbeauty #art #abstract #fusion #originalmusic

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Apr 27

I've really enjoyed making digital art, as a therapeutic process, over the years. I got out of the habit for a while. It started to feel more like an obligation than it was a thing of joy. Today I did something for fun again. Just a personal observation really...

#art #abstract #pointlessbeauty

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Apr 5

If Pointless Beauty were a sci-fi character, who would they be?

#curious #emotive #cinema #tv #identity #pointlessbeauty

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Apr 2

One night only - come be a part of our concert film!
April 13th. The Lantern, Bristol Beacon.
Cinematic fusion for the emotionally curious—live visuals, deep grooves, and soundscapes you can lose yourself in.

#pointlessbeauty #cinematic #fusion #livemusic #bristol #livevisuals #originalmusic

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Mar 31

A few photos by photographer Kasia Opeia from last night's gig at Black Mountain Jazz

#pointlessbeauty #cinematic #fusion #livemusic #projection #digitalart #animation

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Mar 30

Hopefully I've finished all my basic checks that tech will work as expected for this eve's Pointless Beauty gig at Black Mountain Jazz! Packing up next...

#pointlessbeauty #cinematic #fusion #livemusic

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Mar 28

It's Friday. Is it Bandcamp Friday? I lose track... Anyway here's a thing on Bandcamp... on Friday... 😉

#cinematic #fusion #pointlessbeauty
#originalmusic

music.alswainger.com/album/hearts...

Hearts Full of Grace, by Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty

10 track album

music.alswainger.com

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Al Swainger's Pointless Beauty @pointlessbeauty.bsky.social · Mar 27

Remembering when I used to like Instagram. The pivot to video really turned it into a tedious spam bucket for me. Before that I just liked looking at and sharing static images of people's creativity... I'd make one new image a day as a process of mindfulness and self reflection.

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