This song is AI-generated. I am not willing to pay for giving away my music for free anymore.

I give up trying to reach out for the support to fix monetizing issues, email issues, copyright issues....

To make money with music, you have to take the business very seriously and you need professional support from partners such as Soundcloud.

The whole thing just doesn't work without effective support.

Soundcloud is highly unprofessional and no longer an adequate partner for me. It's a shame, because it used to be really good, back in 2010.

It is time to say good-bye.

Lyrics:
Good-bye Soundcloud
It's time to leave the stage
you've shut the curtain
long before I left
So many letters I wrote
to let you know how much I love you
but when I needed you
you turned your back on me.

Now it feels as you are not with us anymore
with your doing you made your stand against me
but as John Meyer once sung
I'm gonna find another you

Good - Bye, Soundcloud - Version 4

Dear Followers,
due to the permanent absence of the (human) support team I will start deleting certain tracks that cannot be monetized although I am the right holder of all needed rights.

I am not willing to give my music away for free anymore. 

Thanks for your patience...

Eric Schultheiss stands at the vanguard of contemporary composition, forging a unique path that bridges the rhythmic drive of global percussion with the infinite possibilities of digital sound. As a composer, percussionist, and educator, Schultheiss is acclaimed for his hybrid electro-acoustic works—pieces that fuse the organic pulse of drums with orchestral richness and the sonic innovation of modern electronics.

Rooted in a Southern California upbringing steeped in progressive rock, classical discipline, and the improvisational freedom of jazz, Schultheiss draws on a vast tapestry of influences. His music channels the off-kilter accents of Stewart Copeland, the lyrical intensity of Neil Peart, the storytelling depth of Peter Gabriel and Sting, and the progressive artistry of Genesis, Dream Theater, and Spock’s Beard. This synthesis results in compositions that are as intellectually rigorous as they are emotionally evocative.

Currently, as Head of Percussion Studies and Electro-Acoustic Composition at the Middle Tennessee Conservatory of Music, Schultheiss is an outspoken advocate for the DAW as a true instrument. In his hands, digital workstations become canvases for sonic experimentation, allowing for real-time orchestration, microscopic precision, and the layering of polyrhythms and timbres that would be impossible with traditional notation alone. He champions technology not as a shortcut, but as an authentic extension of the composer’s voice.

Signature works such as Lights Twinkle—a Christmas percussion-ensemble piece blending Japanese Taiko, harp, and haiku-inspired vocal textures—showcase his ability to unite tradition with innovation. Airidea’s Journal explores the dialogue between structure and freedom through dance-driven percussion and atmospheric synths, while As You Sleep and Terminal Memory reveal Schultheiss’ penchant for ambient soundscapes, introspective melodies, and cross-media collaborations. His compositions have been commissioned for film, dance, and multimedia productions, performed by leading ensembles, and praised for their intricate interplay of rhythm and resonance.

As an educator, Schultheiss is dedicated to shaping musicians who are not only technically skilled but also creatively fluent in both acoustic and digital modalities. At the Middle Tennessee Conservatory, he mentors young composers in hybrid techniques, polyrhythmic structures, and DAW-based workflows, encouraging them to embrace technology as a creative partner. His influence extends beyond the classroom, as he helps students gain visibility in the digital era and equips them to thrive in an evolving musical landscape.

Through his relentless curiosity, innovative spirit, and commitment to artistic growth, Eric Schultheiss is redefining what it means to be a composer in the 21st century. His work is a testament to the power of bridging tradition and technology, and to the limitless frontiers that await those willing to explore them.

Good - Bye, Soundcloud - Version 4

Andrew Noah Cap says Good-Bye