'Imagination Becomes Reality' A Jazz Fusion Track inspired by how the title reads really. If we can imagine something then it can become real. The important question is, What is imagination and what is reality? Are they both "real"?  An age old question, which can only be answered by an inner search.
The piece is shared with the " very real and very imaginative" playing of Wind Master, Georg Boehme, whom I can't thank enough for being involved with me on this musical journey.
 Wind Instrument List: Bass Clarinet/Baritone Sax/Tenor Sax/Alto Sax/Soprano Sax.
Drums & Parcussion: Superior Drummer 3
Basses: Spectrasonics Trilian 
Keys: Arturia/Native Instruments
Mix: DAW - Steinberg Cubase 12

Imagination Becomes Reality

Imagination Becomes Reality - Alan Hamilton & Georg Boehme

'Another False Flag' is a Fusion track. With the world currently in a state of chaos, the old saying of: 'Think the best, but prepare for the worst' came to mind. So this is me thinking the best and hopefully we can all stay on that track, knowing that 'Another False Flag' could happen at any moment and being prepared for it.

Another False Flag

'Night Vision' is an Ambient/Fusion mixture really. Inspired by the memory of walking through the streets of Central London through the night. For a time I was playing in a West End night club. Between sessions I would go out for a wander around the Soho streets to clear my head.

Or It It All An Illusion

Night Vision

'Emeralds and Leprechauns' An Ambient track inspired by the many myths and legends concerning Leprechauns in the Emerald Isles.

After Gockston

Emeralds and Leprechauns

'Thread The Pearl II' is a remix and bringing with it the additional guitar playing of Tony Conway. Tony's fabulous contribution bringing a new dimention into the track. 
Tony @user-95115433

All other work, composition, arranging and production by myself.

Thread The Pearl II

'Turn The Page Please' is a Jazz Fusion/Rock track and features Tony Conway on guitar (solo).
It's always a pleasure to have Tony join me and no exception here, as he takes another excellent solo.
https://soundcloud.com/user-95115433

Walking The Straight And Narrow

Turn The Page Please

Turn The Page Please (Feat. Tony Conway)

'Mochrum' is a hill close to where I live. Over the last few years the trees have been decimated for some unknown reason. Probably the allowing for the free flow of 5G. However the hill still stands proud and will in time make it's way back to it's former glory as a monument to the power of mother nature.
This track then is my respect for the hill known as 'Mochrum'.

Mochrum

'Turn The Tap' is a mid tempo Fusion track.

Turn The Tap

'One More Breath' is a Jazz Fusion track inspired by the practice of breathing exercises. Chi-gung, meditation etc. When one arrives at their limit, can one relax and add "One More Breath". Through weeks, months and years of practice, one slowly improves and progress is made. So then "One More Breath" is the inspiration in all activities, to not give up at "the final hurdle".

One More Breath

'Fire Up The Kiln' is a Jazz Fusion track with Georg Boehme on all Winds and Tony Conway on E/Guitar (solo)
Amazing to be working and sharing with Georg and Tony again on ths energetic Fusion track. Both Georg and Tony in excellent form soloing and Georg with his impeccable wind arrangements.
 Georg - All wind arrangements and composition.
Tony -    E/Guitar Solo.
Alan -    All keys. bass, drum and percussion programming, String and brass arrangement. Final arrangement, production and composition.

Georg Boehme - https://soundcloud.com/georg-boehme
Tony Conway - https://soundcloud.com/user-95115433

Walking The Straight and Narrow

Fire Up The Kiln

Fire Up The Kiln Feat. Georg Boehme & Tony Conway

'Electromonk Walks A  Long Road' Is a Fusion track and which I am very happy to say is my 500th upload to Soundcloud. Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this 'Long Road' and to all the players who have shared their immense talents with me on this journey. A journey which I am also very happy to say that is far from incomplete.
This version is now a remix and features Georg Boehme on Winds. Georg contacted me and asked if I would like him to add some wind parts to the track. Of course I was instantly in agreement and here now is the amazing outcome of Georg's addional work on the piece. You can find Georg's incredible catalogue here:https://soundcloud.com/georg-boehme

Georg - All winds.  https://soundcloud.com/georg-boehme
Alan - Composition and arrangement.All Keys and Synths, Drum and Percussion Programming, Bass, Brass and Strings

The Three Ps

Electromonk Walks A  Long Road

Electromonk Walks A  Long Road (Feat. Georg Boehme)

'Cosmic Changes In the Matrix' A Jazz Fusion track and featuring Georg Boehme and Andy Grossart. Without whom this piece could never have materialised into the production that it now is. So thank you Andy and Georg for your immense contributions. It is indeed an honour to share my work with you.
Georg Boehme....All Winds - https://soundcloud.com/georg-boehme
Andy Grossart.....Bass
Alan Hamilton......Composition, Arrangement, Production, All Keys and Synths, Drum and Percussion programming, Brass and Strings

Cosmic Changes In The Matrix

Cosmic Changes In the Matrix...Hamilton-Grossart-Boehme

'Inner Sanctum III' is a Jazz Fusion Track in collaboration with my friend John  Corsaro. Joining John, an excellent drummer and percussionist, on this track was an absolute blast and just an honour to play with such a great player. I actually posted this track up 8 years ago, but on a chance hearing of it being played randomly on Youtube recently, I decided to give it another airing. I hope you find it enjoyable and thank you in advance, if perhaps, you might have some thoughts to share in the comments.
Alan.

John Corsaro - Composition and Drums
Alan Hamilton - Composition. Keys, Bass, Brass and Wind, arranging and production

Inner Sanctum III

Inner Sanctum III (Feat. John Corsaro)

'The Three Ps Part 1 - Practice' is the first part of a trilogy of tracks. The first track, Part I - Practice, features Andy Grossart on Bass. The trilogy was inspired by my martial art teacher, Patrick Nagle, who would repeat over and over, "Three P's": meaning, practice, patience and perseverance. Parts II and III will be named sequencially. 

Alan Hamilton - Composition, Arrangement, All keys, Guitars, Brass and Winds, Drums and Percussion, Strings
Andy Grossart - Bass

The Three Ps Part 1 - Practice

The Three Ps Part 1 - Practice (feat. Andy Grossart)

'The Three P's (Part II) Patience' Part two of my trilogy "practice , patience and persevernance" A Jazz Fusion piece of mixed genre really, hence the fusion.

The Three P's (Part II) Patience

'The Three P's (Part III) Perseverance. The conclusion and Part Three of my trilogy 'The Three P's' 
I hope that you enjoy this piece and look forward to reading any thoughts you may like to leave in the comments on the track.
Alan

The Three Ps (Part III) Perseverance

The Three P's (Part III) Perseverance

'Mirrors And Reflections' is a Jazz Fusion track.

Composed, arranged, played and produced by myself.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 
Alan

Mirrors And Reflections

'Return To Tonsley Hill' is an Alternative Jazz Fusion track and collaboration with Andy Grossart. Andy sharing composition and Playing Electric Bass. 

Alan Hamilton - Composition, Arrangement, Production, Keys and all other instruments , Drum and Percussion programming..(except Bass)
Andy Grossart - Composition, Electric Bass Guitar

Return To Tonsley Hill

Return To Tonsley Hill (Hamilton & Grossart)

'Mind Games' Is an 'Ambient Fusion' Track. Reminding us that all original music composition or playing begins in the imagination, So Mind Games is the title.

Mind Games

'Wishful Thinking' is is a mixed genre track of easy listening, ambience and soundscape. I've called it Ambient Fusion for the sake of a Genre.....

Wishful Thinking

'Sharpen The Pencil' is an 'alternative jazz fusion' track.

Sharpen The Pencil

'E.T. In The Shadows' is a Jazz Fusion track  and collaboration with
Georg Boehme (Winds) and Andy Grossart (Bass). 
Andy sent me through a 32 bar Bass solo and asked me if I could use it. This is the outcome from that 32 bars. Georg's Wind arrangement and solos are as always, exhilarating and bring with them a special dynamic to the piece. Andy's bass, solid and sometimes unpredictable and bringing his unique style throughout. So thank you to both for bringing my piece alive and it's my pleasure and honour as always to share with you.

Alan: Composition and Main arrangement -Production - All keys -  Guitar -Drum and Percussion programming.
Andy: Bass
Georg: Wind arrangemts and solos -https://soundcloud.com/georg-boehme

E.T. In The Shadows

E.T. In The Shadows (Hamilton-Grossart-Boehme)

'Sleeping Warriors' Inspired by a mountain range in the Isle of Arran in Scotland, that when viewed from the mainland, the mountain range looks like a "sleeping warrior" and this is exactly what it is referred to.
Also the "sleeping Terra Cotta army" in China is a strong inspiration. Then of course there are the real life "sleeping warriors" who become awake in times of extreme hardship in their relative countries. So then here is the track to contemplate if you may be a "sleeping warrior".
Alan

Sleeping Warriors

'Rhythm Marauders' Is a Jazz Fusion track in collaboration with my good friend, drummer/percussionist John Corsaro.
The track was recorded around ten years ago, but has never been posted on SC before..

Rhythm Marauders

Rhythm Marauders (Hamilton & Corsaro)

'Ruglen's Wee Roon Lums' Inspired by the Glasgow tongue twister "Ruglen's Wee Roon Lums Reek Briskly". translation "there is a lot of smoke from the tenement chimneys in Rutherglen".  

Ruglens Wee Roon Lums

Ruglen's Wee Roon Lums

The track is inspired by the rise of AI in the ARTS.....which I see as coming from the "dark side". I don't condone it and am very much opposed to it. We can already see the confusion it has caused regarding copyright etc. I have no doubt that in the short term it will prevail, however "real" art will survive as long as all artists (musical and otherwise), continue to create. Not having a crystal ball, prevents one, maybe for the better, seeing how the future pans out.  
Meanwhile from a musician's/composer's aspect, I shall endeavour to play and create without the use of AI. Neither will I listen to it in any shape or form.
Alan



Don't Deal With The Devil

Planet Confusionn is a Jazz Fusion track and collaboration between myself and good friend John Corsaro. John sent me the track played as a single take, I then added everything else and mixed it, eventually producing what we have here. 
John is an incredible drummer and percussionist and it is my great honour to be able to join with him again on this track. The track was originally recorded around ten years ago.
Thanks for listening and hopefully get some enjoyment from doing so.
Alan

Planet Confusion

Planet ConFusion (Hamilton/Corsaro)

'Acquiescence' is an Ambient track reflecting my feelings regarding the "lock down". which was a crime against humanity. However this piece is for the the poor souls who suffered and died because of this global crime. I am reposting now, as I feel that it still applies and is a reminder to all of us that "Acquiescence" is the "rod that broke the camel's back"

A Shout in the Dark for the Grey Man

Acquiescence

'Twelve Spokes-Twelve Ways' is a concept album based on the idea that there are twelve spokes on a cartwheel. Each spoke representing a path or way to the "centre".

Twelve Spokes - Twelve Ways

Twelve Spokes - Twelve Ways Part III Making Moves

Twelve Spokes - Twelve Ways Part I The Idea

Now retired from a life 'on the road' as a freelance keyboard player, I compose and record in my home studio, situated in the Carrick Hills in Southern Scotland. My music is mainly instrumental in nature and is a reflection of my life experience, sometimes real and sometimes imagined.
My influences are many and I have quite probably been shaped by listening to the very many "giants" of music, both players and composers. From classical to contemporary jazz and everything in between. My main instrument is the keyboard, whether that be piano, organ or synth. But I also play banjo, flute and percussion. I have a special relationship'with bass, whether upright or electric and use virtual and synth basses from numerous sources, but mainly Trilian by Spectrasonics.


https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alan-hamilton/119498445/see-all?section=full-albums
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2j38dJ8YVPX2nVQcUjaAYx
https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-travel-and-other-journeys/1651782098

Alan Hamilton

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