u/JThornwriter

EDIT: All of these replies have been very helpful. Thank you!

I've spent 40 years writing, recording, producing, and performing mostly hard rock and heavy metal. The name of the game there is density, layering. Heaviness. But now I'm working on my first industrial/dark synth project and this old dog is struggling with new tricks. I keep wanting to "add more" layers when I know its the atmosphere and the space that creates the mood.

Any advice on fighting my urge to add more shit?

At 55, I'm coming full circle to the music of my teenage years. But alas, most of my teenage years were a drug and alcohol induced blur. Refresh this old man's memory.