The unpredictable journey of Archibald Whim - a great progressive rock suite (opera) by Moma

This very classic sounding classic piece is a classic start of a new classic progressive rock suite. "The Unpredictable Journeys of Archibald Whim" is to be a longer batch of bits and pieces describing this somewhat whimsical fellow on his trip around the globe some hundred years ago. This the first piece "Archibald Whim – Prelude" is a full length version of the very start and end of the journey. The next two tracks are in the making, and I do hope to get them all together during this spring. And as always, please do say what you feel, SC is a great place to be when the interaction works!

Archibald Whim The Prelude

This is the second chapter in the suite "The Unpredictable Journeys of Archibald Whim". As the convincing swindler Archibald Whim fool the old geezers in the explorers society he is still driven by the prestige and the naive optimism. But as the steamer leaves old England for a destination far away in the cold Russia, he suddenly realise that this might be his final scam. And the snow falls over a dark harbour in a foreign town...

I Have Just Begun – Archibald Whim II

Yet another piece in "The unpredictable journeys of Archibald Whim". This time its a very short (you can thank me later) interlude in a classic style. Working with Spritfire Labs strings and piano with a little help from my friends – CSSS. The solo cello and viola gives it a more close feel and a somewhat more human touch. 
And yes, this is No.4, but where is then No.3? It is still in the making. The ludicrous disorder in witch the suite is produced is due to the lack of discipline within the writing team. In the end the parts will be put together in a orderly fashion. You have my word... 

(dedicated to Maj:)

Any thoughts,relevant ideas or cheerful comments are as always very welcome!

In The Midst – Archibald Whim Interlude

So he appears once again, this infamous Archibald Whim. Yet another track in the pretentious epic saga "The Unpredictable Journey of Archibald Whim. This time he surface on the vast plains of southern Russia walking in an endless caravan heading for Asia. He seem to have some opinion on the direction, as the weather and the endless trail is a torture. But hey, something is happening up front of the caravan...

We´reTurning South – Archibald Whim III

Is it thanks to the lack of oxygen on that high mountain? Or is it a fundamental insight hitting him as he finally reach the top? Climbing from the plains up on the ridges Archibald Whim suddenly is capable to see the truth - or is it?
The Unpredictable Journey of Archibald Whim has reach yet another stage, another intriguing part of the story of a lost soul. 
I do hope you like it, although it may be somewhat challenging. It sure was to me stumbling around among the channels and sounds in an endless mix. 
Best to you all!

From The Roof Of The World – Archibald Whim IV

So, in the suite "The Unpredictable Journeys of Archibald Whim" we now stumble into part five, where our friend meet the overwhelming impressions of MUMBAI. Leaving the mountains behind and entering the world of spices, animals and millions of people in the great maze they call Mombay he do find him self lost. Will he ever find a way out?

MUMBAI – Archibald Whim V

So our whimsical friend Archibald escaped the turmoils of Mumbai and as he turn east and enters the West Bengal, he suddenly encounters a mythical figure. The ghost of the mighty Nawab Khan comes marching by with his army of thousand elephants. As Archy is hiding in the bushes the dust from thousand up on thousand feet settles all around him. Retreating into the djungel he and his fellow travellers sneak away to

Mighty Nawab Khan – Archibald Whim VI

"The unpredictable Journeys of Archibald Whim" continues. Now our curious Archy finds himself on the vast plains of China, but the his traveling company seem to disappear one by one. Heading for the coast he realises that the he soon will be all on his own. Gone are all the good companions that kept the spirits up while struggling to move forward. As he looks around the landscape he think he hears a Koto in the distans... "Gone One by One"

Gone One By One – Archibald Whim VII

So yet again we meet Archy, in "The Unpredictable Journeys of Archibald Whim", as he leaves Asia for a wild trip across the Pacific Ocean on the RMS King Loony III. May he survive this dreadful journey over endless water thru storms and rain. So All Aboard! (or could this be a lightly hidden parable to the US of A in these pathetic times?) No that would be rude...or would it?

ALL ABOARD! Archibald Whim VIII

Story Telling is more than putting words together. It starts in your mind and drives you on the highway of life. There is no other solution as writing. Writing in feelings, typing down thoughts, putting sound together you heard on that highway, everywhere you were, are and will be.

The unpredictable journey of Archibald Whim - a great progressive rock suite (opera) by Moma

Andreas Noll