Michael Patrick Ceol

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Michael Patrick Ceol is the "sound design/cinematic electronic" aspect of Bear Cole. A native of Arizona, Ceol creates music by combining synthesizers with layered rhythmic elements. He explores the potential of a single sound to create a visual representation in the listener's imagination before they realize what that sound represents.

Atmosphere, Tension, and Detail

The range of Ceol's work includes dark electronic music, horror and science-fiction sound design and experimental synthesizer programming. Ceol is drawn to developing atmospheric settings that are unsettling and/or feature haunting melodies.

Additionally, Ceol focuses on the minute details of each track that will assist the listener in identifying the location of each track. Some tracks develop a rhythmic element. Other tracks create a feeling of unease or something moving at the end of the hall.

Developing Sound

Ceol utilizes both hardware and software synthesizers throughout his creative process. Ceol spends a considerable amount of time shaping the tone of each synthesizer, layering textures and experimenting with unanticipated results. The experience Ceol has gained while designing sounds for films, video games and multi-media productions has affected the manner in which he perceives tension, space, movement and the emotional effects associated with a specific sound.

1st Drop Music Connection

Michael Patrick Ceol is one of several artist identities used by Bear Cole under 1st Drop Music. Through 1st Drop Music, Ceol provides an outlet for his fascination with synthesis and cinematic storytelling to develop from detailed headphone listening to more rhythmically oriented tracks.

Below the Surface Discovery

Listen to Ceol's catalog, follow a playlist or purchase items from the official store using headphones.