Hyper Reality 2: An English Gentleman – The Eccentric Journey of Clyde Beats

Hyper Reality 2: An English Gentleman – The Eccentric…

This short story illustrates the journey Clye Beats took in order to arrive at the release of his second album: Hyper Reality 2: An English Gentleman.

It all started on a foggy Tuesday morning in Shenyang. Clyde Beats, the avant-garde musician known for his eccentric style and penchant for coffee, decided it was time to create his next album, “Hyper Reality 2: An English Gentleman.” As he stared into his cup of espresso, he knew it had to be an extraordinary blend of traditional English charm and his unique, futuristic sound. And so, with a coffee mug in one hand and a synthesizer in the other, the journey began.

Step one: Find inspiration. Originally hailing from Derby, Clyde Beats wandered through the bustling streets of Shenyang, donning a monocle and a top hat, because, of course, one must look the part when creating an album about English gentlemen. He found himself at a local museum, staring at a display of ancient Chinese artefacts. “This is it!” he exclaimed, startling an elderly lady examining a Ming vase. “The perfect blend of history and modernity!”

Returning to his studio, which was a quirky blend of Victorian elegance and sci-fi chic, Clyde set to work. His first track, “See Your True Self,” began with the sound of a coffee maker gurgling, followed by his signature Wonk Beat—an unquantised sound that made you want to waltz and breakdance simultaneously. “Absolutely smashing!” Clyde declared, sipping his now-cold coffee.

To get the authentic sound of an English gentleman’s day, Clyde decided to record in the most British locations he could think of. He sneaked into the British Consulate and recorded the echoes of diplomats debating. “Nothing says British like a good argument,” he mused. He also visited a clock tower in Shenyang that reminded him of Big Ben, capturing the chimes to use as the bassline for his track “ILVURSND.” This track, a heartfelt ode to his girlfriend living in the UK who was from overseas, captured the essence of their unique relationship. She referred to him as an English Gentleman in front of her friends, but he was anything but that with her.

As the album progressed, Clyde Beats experimented with more unusual sounds. He recorded the gentle rustling of pages from a Sherlock Holmes novel and mixed it with the roar of a futuristic hovercar engine. The track “DarkWorld” was born, a soulful blend of mystery and technology.

The pièce de résistance was the track “Gentleman’s Gambit,” featuring a guest appearance by none other than Sir Reginald Featherbottom, a local actor who specialized in playing pompous British aristocrats. Sir Reginald’s dramatic readings of etiquette rules, set to a funky beat, added a touch of class and humor.

After months of coffee, top hats, and near-arrests, “Hyper Reality 2: An English Gentleman” was complete. Clyde Beats knew he had created something truly unique, an album that was both a love letter to England and a futuristic masterpiece. As he poured himself a celebratory cup of coffee, he couldn’t help but chuckle. Creating an album was hard work, but being an English gentleman with a flair for the futuristic? Absolutely smashing!