Chill Mood

Mixed and mastered by A7 Recording Studio (@a7-recording-studio) 
Produced by Blaž Pavšič

Taking the risk to repeat myself, I am always amazed about the roots and triggers of inspiration in general and in music for me. Sometimes, it’s obvious, sometimes, it’s a mix of a thousands things. In any case, it’s not always easy to identify, but usually funny to recognize! For this song, here are some hints...

Of course, as you can guess from its name, first is the city of Montreux itself… beautifully nestled between steep Alps hills and peaceful lakeside of Lac Leman: local, exotic, relaxing and creative all together.

Then, still talking about this town, less about its landscape and more about its world famous July's Montreux Jazz Festival, it leads to the second inspiration: Deep Purple' Smoke on the Water. Yes, sure, you know the story. If not, you should!

Also, the style of this track has been greatly shaped upon the influence of fabulous @AcuteInflections: yes, I like that "velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass" of those 2 New Yorkers!

And finally, regarding 18:20? I'm sure you will figure it out by yourself...

But, still, the path from the initial idea to the song you can hear now was long. The few basic tones crystallized from a small game I do play to warm up my fingers on the guitar, moving it from warming-guitar-tone-exercise to piano/contrabass based track was pretty fun, but it wasn’t enough. Something was missing and there I got help from Blaž Pavšič, who produced the final version of the track, supplementing it with awesome percussion.

Hope you will find the outcome of this collaboration as nice as I do. You better do, as I can promise it's won’t be the only one ;-)

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Montreux 18:20

Artwork by @Sangobeats 

Everyone has been asking for it like wildfire so here it is. A track inspired by my brother Sango who also took the time and lent his hand by creating this classic artwork. 

Let me know where you from and where your listening to this at!

Sample: Enur feat. Natasja - "Calabria 2007" (RIP Natasja)

As premiered on @Soulection Radio #204 www.soundcloud.com/soulection/soulection-radio-show-204-dilla-tribute

Where We From *RIP Natasja*

Broken / Pretty

Pretty Unauffällig Dann

An essay at the AEON.co blog in Jan 2025 features the following statement. The poet and writer Rainer Maria Rilke reportedly referred to it. 
"A ‘receiver’ doesn’t have to be chosen, they need not be a genius, they simply have to be switched on. Figuring writing as ‘receiving’ allowes to think of oneself as being ‘in service’, an ethic that continues to be attractive to those anxious about the consequences of our alienation from the natural world and looking for ways to knit us back together. Human attention is a gift, something distinctive that we can offer the nonhuman, or more-than-human, world."
The mood and lyrics are inspired by this message. 

receiver

This is a high energy song with myself singing but using the guitar as the vocals. Hope it makes you feel good.
Composer Fernando Melo
All guitar solo's Fernando Melo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVF2gsa6cXQ
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Phatt Fingers

Being musician and artist "since ages", the last two decades and all the developments in digital music broadened my interests and activities in doing music actively and passively. Not being shy of any genre (OK, leave off some Punk and Extreme Metal derivates) I engage in composing, arranging, mixing and collaborating. 

Oh, and I do all my artwork and designs as well. And as you may notice I regard AI as a friendly helper.

Have a few looks & listens into my repertoire and eventually gain some insights. I'm always open for collabs if the the interests match ...

receiver

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