This is the fifth stage of composition for this work. A new harmonic and melodic section has been added, and some eq and balancing has been refined. This piece is slowly evolving toward completion. Stay tuned for continuing progress.

Grasping For Courage

Grasping For Courage V

John Rose is a composer working out of Lexington, Kentucky. John has worked for many years doing live radio, outdoor festivals, art openings and planetarium performances. John has been a pioneer of electronic music in Kentucky since the 1970s. He continues to work on solo recordings, and is a sound tech and stage hand. He recently started recording and producing music for other people. John also loves to teach wilderness survival and awareness and has been doing so at camps and workshops around Kentucky and Tennessee.

John Rose’s music is created primarily from his own experiences, what he calls “life’s soundtracks”. He utilizes elements from his diverse musical background, which includes early music (especially the Medieval and pre-Renaissance era), Baroque (owing to his direct musical lineage to J.S. Bach through oral teaching tradition), Middle Eastern Music, Gregorian chant, traditional Celtic and Appalachian music, and experimental electronic music.

Music and musicians who are of interest to John Rose are J.S. Bach, Arvo Part, Tangerine Dream, Dead Can Dance, Gregorian chant, Cantigas de Santa Maria, Alan Stivell, Morton Subotonic, John Jacob Niles, Debussy, and Chopin. He considers Nature and Silence to be the foundation of all music.

John’s music is timeless and pensive, interwoven with images of nature, expressive rhythms, deep space pulses, and industrial ambience. Other compositions contain intricate piano passages dancing across waves of geometric ostinatos.

“Music is structured in silence and has its foundations in the rhythm of nature, out of which springs the language of humanity and reflections of the energy of life. I wish to express this to the listener through my music.”

JOHN ROSE SOLO DISCOGRAPHY (cassette format):

Evening Thoughts (90min)
I Could See Them In The Distance (60min)
Rainsongs--also available on LP
Oceans of Contradiction (90min)
Reflections (90min)
Chemical Dreams (90min)
Night Songs (90min)
Meditations (90min)
Zeitreisen (90min)

The Natural World (90min), a recording of live music from the woodland art fair in lexington
Diane Timmons Live at ArtsPlace in Lexington.

CD Format

Cosmogenesis  April, 2001 on SpaceForMusic.com Records
Conversing With A Rainy Night 2004
Unsound 2023


with Tony Gerber
2001 - Airwaves (Electronic Instrumental, Released in January 2000 on MP3.com)

with SPACECRAFT
1997 - Spacecraft: "Spacecraft" (Lektronic Soundscapes LS97009 CD)
1998 - Spacecraft: "Hummel: Live" (Lektronic Soundscapes LS-1012 CD)
1999 - Spacecraft: "Earthtime Tapestry" w/Giles Reaves (released August 4th, 1999 on Lektronic Soundscapes)
1999 - Spacecraft: "Kaleida Dreams" w/Giles Reaves (released November 25th, 1999 on SFM Collective at MP3.com)
2000 - Spacecraft: "20th Century Mix (Best of)" (released January 12th, 2000 on SFM Collective at MP3.com)
2001 - Spacecraft: "Musical Meditation for World Peace" (released January 1st, 2001 on SpaceForMusic.com Records via mp3.com)
2001 - Spacecraft: "Summer Town" (release Feb. 15th on SpaceForMusic.com Records SFM12001)
2001 - Spacecraft: "Cybersphere" (released May 19th on SpaceForMusic.com Records SFM22001)

A founding co-pilot of the internationally reknowned space music group, SPACECRAFT, Tony Gerber offers some servings of some other projects and solo musical explorations... from various live performances, festivals and including game soundtracks for "Pavilion", which is now available on STEAM, for your iphone, android and more... and most recently MARE for Oculus Quest and made it all the way to the Cannes Fest 2021 and Venice Film Festival 2021... in 2021 is also a new hurdy gurdy and Tony is deep into it...

Tony Gerber is a multifaceted musician and artist whose creative journey has spanned several decades, leaving an indelible mark on the realms of electronic music, visual art, and beyond.

Born with an innate passion for sound and expression, Tony Gerber's musical odyssey began in the Amish cornfields of northern Indiana and then to the vibrant music scene of Nashville, Tennessee, where he nurtured his art and life. Immersed in the rich cultural tapestry of the city, Gerber found inspiration in its diverse soundscape, from classical to rock, folk and country, to the soulful melodies of blues and jazz.

In the early 1970s, Gerber became captivated by the burgeoning electronic music movement, drawn to the boundless possibilities offered by synthesizers, sequencers, and other cutting-edge technologies. Embracing this newfound fascination, he embarked on a journey of sonic exploration, pushing the boundaries of traditional music genres and forging his own distinctive sound.

Throughout his career, Gerber has collaborated with a diverse array of artists and musicians, blurring the lines between musical genres and cultural boundaries. His work spans a wide spectrum of styles, from ambient and experimental to tribal and world music, reflecting his eclectic influences and adventurous spirit.

As a founding member of the pioneering electronic music ensemble SPACECRAFT, Gerber helped pioneer the genre known as spacemusic, blending hypnotic rhythms, ethereal textures, and immersive soundscapes to create evocative sonic landscapes that transport listeners to otherworldly realms.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Gerber is also an accomplished visual artist, exploring the intersection of sound, light, and space through his mesmerizing multimedia installations and performances. His work often incorporates elements of improvisation and chance, inviting audiences to embark on a journey of discovery and transformation.

Beyond his artistic endeavors, Gerber is also a passionate advocate for the power of music and creativity to inspire positive change in the world. Whether through his performances, workshops, or community outreach initiatives, he seeks to foster connections, stimulate imagination, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the universe.

Today, Tony Gerber continues to push the boundaries of artistic expression, harnessing the transformative power of sound and vision to create immersive experiences that resonate on both a personal and universal level. With each new project, he invites audiences to embark on a voyage of exploration and discovery, inviting them to glimpse the infinite possibilities of human creativity.


http://tonygerber.bandcamp.com