Magnifique collaboration 👏👏😊😎😉💕❤️🙋👍

Wundervolle Coverversion, Axel & Janne 🎶❤️🎶🫶 mit viel Gefühl gespielt und einer tollen eigenen Note. Besonders das Coverbild ist stark gewählt: die kleine Katze, deren Schatten einen Löwen zeigt – perfekt als Symbol für Mut, innere Stärke und den „Hero“Gedanken. Großartig umgesetzt 🎶❤️🎶

Lovely rendition. Fair play Janne ✌🏾🔆

Félicitations pour l'arrangement et l'orchestration de la version de Janne. Je la préfère nettement à celle de Mariah Carey. Quant à la voix de Janne, c'est comme les cordes vocales sous l'archet d'un alto.

Amazing collab. Yall are the real deal. Janne's gorgeous, warm, inviting voice and your beautiful arrangement,  just straight money all day.   I hope you two have more collabs on the horizon.

Straight from Your Hearts

Travelling with Ghosts

Yesterday you told me that you‘ll leave our home today 
I think it’s okay cause you’re eighteen now anyway

It seems to me like someone pushed fast-forward on my tape
Keep holding back the memories in my head so they won't escape

Farewell my son, be safe when travelling with ghosts
They like to whisper in your ear, the things you fear the most

And when you‘re old and grey like your father is by now
Most likely you will think of me and drop a line somehow

Farewell my son, be safe when travelling with ghosts
They like to whisper in your ear, the things you fear the most

And when the time has come for you to meet your dad again
We‘ll be sitting on our cloud together, smiling now and then 

Happy birthday David!



Thanks a million for pre-listening: Michele, Gary, Judith and Brenda!

Travelling With Ghosts (David’s 18th birthday)

"One day blooms, the next day blusters—spring keeps us guessing and growing."
this quote would perfectly describe my Lovely Niece 🪴😊
Happy birthday to my dear 'Iren'. ❤️

mix & mastering by @bahram-dashtii

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Iren, the Spring Girl

This song is actually more of a poem. But I only realized that when I tried to set the text to music after I had written it. 
"I count on you" is a song written as a heartfelt thank-you to the quiet companions in our lives — those who stand by us when times get tough. 
Sometimes, these are the people who understand us without needing many words. Sometimes, they are the loyal, four-legged friends who remain by our side through the years. And sometimes, it’s a spiritual presence that carries us through our darkest moments.

This song is about that steady, silent presence — the comforting feeling of not being alone. It reminds us how much strength can be found simply in being there for one another. Some call it friendship, others call it love — some believe it is God. Ultimately, it’s about connection, trust, and the quiet certainty: I can count on you.

A heartfelt thank-you to Andreas and Colter, who deeply inspired me in the creation of this song.

It would mean a lot to me if this song finds a place in your heart and uplifts you when you listen.



I count on you

When everything inside goes quiet,
and I don't know what to do,
when every step feels heavy,
somehow – there’s you.
You never asked for answers,
you just stood there by my side.
In a time that felt so broken,
you were my piece of light.

I count on you 
when the fire’s burning low.
When I feel like fading,
you’re the one who still knows.
I count on you –
not 'cause you're loud or strong,
but 'cause you stay,
when everything feels wrong.

You held my silence gently,
carried every flaw I had.
You saw the parts I couldn’t show,
and never said it’s bad.
You never needed big ideas,
you just showed up as you are.
And in the middle of the night,
you were my northern star.

I count on you 
when hope has gone to hide.
When the world gets smaller,
you still stay by my side.
I count on you 
no questions, no disguise.
You’re the quiet truth
in a world of little lies.

And if the day should ever come
when you can’t hold it all alone –
I’ll be the one who holds you back,
like you have always done.

I count on you 
And you can lean on me
We carry what the other can´t
And set each other free
I count on you 
and hope you feel it too.
Through every broken piece,
I’ve found a friend in you.


Lyrics/Vocals/Music: Axel Menningen

I Count On You

Kintsugi is an art form that embodies the philosophy of wabi-sabi which values the beauty of imperfection and transience. Kintsugi also serves as a metaphor for embracing our flaws and imperfections in life seeing them as a source of strength and beauty and finding resilience in the face of adversity. 

Kintsugi

An improv composition in celebration of the perfect, simple days that bring us moments of happiness and wonderful memories. Wishing more of these days to everyone listening.

The Perfect Day

Prologue to a fantasy adventure

The Snow Queen – The Fox
October 2025
Duration: 2:15
Listen to more music from the Snow Queen ballet at: soundcloud.com/bruce-klepper-1/sets/the-snow-queen-music-for-danse
Based on a short melody from a Russian gypsy folk song 
Music for Danse Etoile Ballet (www.danseetoile.org) who will be performing The Snow Queen Ballet January 2026 in Colorado.
For violin, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, baritone sax, double bass, marimba and percussion.

The Snow Queen - The Fox

Gimme / feat. Patricia Edwards / Paploviante Music
Vocals and Lyrics :
Patricia Edwards
https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/16204/gimme-89bpm-pop-acapella
https://soundcloud.com/patriciaedwards
Paploviante:
E Bass, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and Mastering
Picture: AI Perchance

Gimme feat. Patricia Edwards-Papploviante

Cosmic Birds

Composition and Sampling collage by Synline.
Photo by Eyeem Mobile GmbH

Ride or Die

Another simple song, with easy lyrics and music (Made in GarageBand)
I added some echo to my vocal for more dreamy effect

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Lyrics:

Fantasies has no limits
Just unlock your mind
Let everything flow freely
You don't know what you'll find
Create a pattern with colors
It's all inside you
You just need to put it together
Like a puzzle that comes true....

Music has no limits
Just unlock yourself
Let everything flow freely
You don't know what you'll find
Create a pattern with colors
It's all inside you
You just need to put it together
Like a puzzle that comes true...

Love has no limits
Just unlock your heart
Let everything flow freely
You don't know what you'll find
Create a pattern with colors
It's all inside you
You just need to put it together
Like a puzzle that comes true....

Unlock   (Original)

There are voices you don’t just hear – you feel them.
Janne Hennie’s voice is one of those.
It’s honest, warm, and full of soul – turning this song into something that comforts.

In her interpretation of the classic by Mariah Carey, there’s so much heart that the song gains a new depth. Every note carries emotion, every word feels sincere.

I had the great privilege of creating the musical arrangement for Janne’s version. What emerged is an interpretation that moves – quietly, genuinely, and without pretension.

Thank you, Janne, for your voice, your trust, and this very special collaboration. 💫

Listen to Janne's great songs here:

https://on.soundcloud.com/pkQhXfEC596nJRPXH7

Hero (Cover)

I was down like a pilot in a war 
Wreckage, wreckage 
Then she broke my freefall 

I fell fast no warning around me
Wreckage, wreckage
Then she walked me away

I woke in a city without a name
Sirens shot the darkness with sound

She said her name was Mercy so I knew
Wreckage, wreckage
Then she flickered and swayed

I was down like a pilot in a war
Wreckage, wreckage
Then she broke my freefall
Then she broke my freefall

Wreckage (with Joliz)

Your touch runs deep through my quantum veins  
A shock in the system, a cure for the pain  
You pull me through the noise of collapsing space  
And the chaos turns calm when I see your face  

Whispers fall like sparks from a dying star  
Yet your voice holds steady no matter how far  
You’re the glitch in the dark that I learned to trust  
A signal burning bright through the cosmic dust  

Hold tight—gravity can't break what we become  
Two hearts wired together, beating like one  
Stay close—time can’t erase the sound we make  
A harmony of shadows that the universe can’t shake  

We drift beyond the codes of destiny  
Where love breaks rules with eternity  
Even if reality begins to bend  
You’ll be my constant—my origin, my end  

So take me where the future hums in gold  
Where the stories of our echoes are forever told  
Every heartbeat writes a new design  
Of you and me crossing every cosmic line  


QUANTUM VEINS

essence in the void
space inhales the unseen

A line brushes between shadow and light
Silence settles on the edge of a thought
The slightest motion charts an erased map
I walk inside the echo of a suspended note

Less is more
Less is more
Pure essence, new shape
Unless, there is more

The tempo slows, the surface retreats
Every breath becomes a moment without signal
I touch the absent, I hear the vanished beat
The minimal vibration holds a universe

Less is more
Less is more
Pure essence, new shape
Unless, there is more

In a sonic hollow I find the truth
A mote of time afloat, weightless

Less is more
Less is more
Pure essence, new shape
Unless, there is more

And in the silence I become my own reflection
Essence regained, I let the shadow fade

Unless, there is more (OST Pop reload)

Live pop ballad featuring expressive female vocals, acoustic guitar, and piano. Heartfelt, mellow, and honest — a performance that shines with real emotion.

THE LIGHT STAYS — Live English Version

If you use generative AI in any form to create "your music", don't bother with my profile, you are not welcome here.
AI music generation detector: https://www.submithub.com/ai-song-checker
I do not support the use of generative AI in music creation. I will not support people who use such technologies nor will I use them. The two songs I posted only serve to raise awareness of the existence of such technologies and as a warning.

At the beginning I would like to sincerely apologize that I am responding to comments late and I am sometimes unable to keep up with listening to your work, but I still work full-time in a profession that has absolutely nothing to do with music and I have my duties towards family and home.

To everyone who flew into my corner on SoundCloud: I am grateful for your support with likes, shares and thank you for the great comments. Please don't hesitate to suggest changes to my music in them. Thanks to this, the next songs will be better and better.

All my music is MIDI (except some drum loops), played/created by me and edited in Ableton Live.

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Born in 1970. Music fan since 1985. Now heaving fun with making music. I'm self-taught, playing everything by ear. Started in 1990's but due to certain circumstances left in 1998 until April 2022. My music is created in Ableton Live 11 Intro (until december 2022) and 11 Standard with mostly free plug-ins. Fan of soundtracks (my personal heros are John Williams, Clint Mansell, Philip Glass, Thomas Newman, Hybrid, Hans Zimmer and much more), world music (Dead Can Dance), chillout (Bent, Zero7, Groove Armada, St. Germain, Air, Röyksopp, Kosheen and more), trip-hop (Massive Attack, Portishead), acid jazz (Us 3), fusion (Pat Metheny Group, Dirty Loops), progressive rock (Porcupine Tree), classical (Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Debussy, Orff, Mussorgsky) electronica (Imogen Heap), IDM/House (Moderat, Apparat, Plaid) and electronic music (Vangelis, Kraftwerk, Isao Tomita, Marek Biliński, J.J. Jarre).

Still learning how to produce music.

FB https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580446084765

Hi, I’m Axel.
After a longer musical hibernation, I started making music again about three years ago – and honestly, it feels amazing! I’ve been hanging around on SoundCloud for about two years now, and I’m constantly blown away by the creativity, variety, and real talent to be found here.

Music is just a hobby for me – which is exactly why I have zero ambitions to make money with it. I’m here simply because it’s fun. So, a small request: Dear annoying promoters with your shady offers – please save us both the trouble, I’m not your guy. I’m not chasing follower counts, click records, or streaming millions. Sure, I’m happy when people listen – but what I value most is connecting with a few honest musicians who feel the same way I do. Quality over quantity, you know?

I play keyboards and have already had the pleasure of creating songs together with some wonderful musicians I met right here on SoundCloud – something I’d love to keep doing. For me, collaboration and exchange are a huge part of what makes music so exciting.

Tech corner, anyone? All my tracks are produced in Cubase 13 Pro. Over time, more and more VST instruments have snuck into my setup – from Spitfire and Native Instruments to Spectrasonics and more. My go-to drum sounds usually come from Toontrack, which have become the rhythmic backbone of many of my tracks. I’ll admit it: I’ve caught a bit of a collecting bug here. Sadly, it’s eating both my wallet and my hard drive space. Will it ever stop? Probably not. 🙄

Style-wise, I love exploring different genres with no limits. For me, the goal is simple: have fun, stay inspired, and keep growing creatively. And every time I stumble upon a track here on SoundCloud that really moves me – the kind of song you’d probably never hear on the radio – it feels like discovering a hidden treasure.

I’m really glad you found my channel – and I hope my music brings you as much joy as it brings me when I create it.

Visit me also on Youtube:
 https://youtube.com/@axelmenningen?si=c01MyCiAEs39qZPZ

On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/axel_menningen_music/




Hero (Cover)

Axel Menningen

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