Clear the stage! Talents... #02

Cinematic Playlist

Elpiverse

Related tracks: Sin City

My Collection

Epic, Cinematic and Orchestral Music
Picture from Oanarinaldi
Franck C Production
Music by Franck Charles ©
ASCAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJQniHr1FfY

Destiny

Meteor Shower

Rough voyage

First song I am posting in 2024!

This is what I wrote in 2013 when I first thought about posting Nothing But (The Sound) but decided to take it down from the cloud short after. 

"Nothing But (The Sound)" is Plastic Inevitable's first song since 2011! Plastic Inevitable is Marty Procaccio, AKA Blankets, working the sound and Sneekie San Salvador tweaking the sound. The recording for this song began in 2011 in the bedroom recording studio of Marty in Santa Clara California using GarageBand and a whole bunch of pedals. The song was completed in 2013 with vocals recorded in Sneekie San Salvador's mobile Toyota recording unit.

Now it is 11 years later...

I am amazed that I found the vocal stems. I had to look though an old hard drive to find them. I did not feel like digging through more old hard drives for the original track stems. Big thanks to Russell for taking the time to mix the vocals and master the track. I told Russell, when I mixed the original instrumental I was listening to a lot of shitgaze bands at the time. 

May you find many gems when you dig into your past. 

Track Credits:
Blankets: Bass, guitars, and vocals
https://soundcloud.com/allergeist
Couch King: Original instrumental track mix, production, samples, lyrics, and vocals
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com
Russell Sinfield: Vocal mix and final master
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
https://soundcloud.com/the-exe-stencilists
The Chaos Cookhouse: Studio
https://chaoscookhouse.bandcamp.com

Lyrics: 

Chorus:
Sitting in my car
Windows rolled down
Feet out the window
Nothing but the sound
Of my favorite song

Capture me a distraction
And season it with your bliss
To steal my dissatisfaction 
And feed my mind but a moment
Of happiness 

Chorus

Capture me a distraction
And season it with your bliss
To steal my dissatisfaction 
And feed my mind but a moment

Chorus  

In this moment
There is an infinite 
Amount of things
Happening
In this moment
I have loved you
Infinitely 
Again and again
In this moment 
I am yours
Forever with me
My forever friend
In this moment 
I sing with you
Every song 
That was ever made

Nothing But (The Sound)

Blankets and the Couch King with Russ Sinfield - Nothing But (The Sound)

Hello my friends, 

The original idea for this piece was to compose a composition in the style of Joe Hisaishi's music (Studio Ghibli). Although I didn't quite manage to reconstruct it 100%, it has truly evolved into a beautiful piece that captures the nostalgia of past experiences and moments very well.

While it's often said that we shouldn't dwell in the past, I believe it's still beautiful and fulfilling to take the time to reminisce about past memories (especially the beautiful ones), as ultimately, these are the experiences that have contributed to who we are today.

- Heart's tender whispers, Echoing memories sweet, Lost in time's embrace. -

Memories Of The Heart

Cinematic and Orchestral Music
Picture by Spiraloso
Franck C Production
Music by Franck Charles ©
ASCAP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXRLUP1ZtzU
Version 2024

Into The New World

I dared to try my hand at a "Lullaby". The piece was created with Cubase 12 and some VST. I hope you like it. If so, I'm looking forward to your comments  - if you haven't fallen asleep ;-)

Music:  © Axel Menningen

Lullaby

Something cinematic was created in my "Cubase kitchen" this time.  The song "Aurora" is quite rhythmic. There are string ostinatos that drive the rhythm along. In the middle section, things get sugary sweet when the choir, cello, violins and French horn come together.
Have fun listening to it!

Aurora

At the time of the birth of jazz, the role of the guitar was primarily as a rhythm instrument. I enjoyed this recording while remembering the lives of the great guitar players of the time, wondering what it would be like if we translated that atmosphere into a modern style. I am extremely grateful to Vocalatti and Mark Dorricot for agreeing to release this collaboration.

＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝
Vocalatti- Candlelights (Ft Mark Dorricott )
https://soundcloud.com/vocalatti/candlelights-ft-mark-dorricott?si=bf76f50f94cc44f1ac909d8dbcb02b26&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
Mark Dorricott Music- 729 - Candlelights
https://soundcloud.com/markd54321/729-candlelights?si=03315b99773e4a7e905537fda54afadd&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝

This time, I focused on playing the rhythm guitar, which is modest but has a strong presence.This recording does not include my solo guitar parts.

I am honored to be able to release this collaboration here. Please enjoy Vocalatti's wonderful vocals and Mark Dorricott's excellent performance.

===============================================
The chord you are sensing while listening to this recording is probably Dm7/G/. That's certainly how I play my rhythm guitar this time. However, I believe that this wonderful work was clearly written for those seeking an introduction to the blues.So, while listening to this recording, let's play the chord progression shown here = D7/G7/ along with the song. A three-finger arpeggio would also work. I think that alone will make you feel a little strange. That's exactly the entrance to the blues. The more perfect this basic recording is, the more we want to play it on the D7/G7/. I would like each of you to listen to this recording thoroughly and experience the joy of playing the D7/G7/ together.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many people who have supported this track. And as I previously mentioned here, I recorded a guitar accompaniment for this song using the "D7 and G7" chords listed below. The track will be made private and only the link will be introduced below. Please click and play. I would be happy if it was useful for those of you who are practicing guitar.

↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓↓
Click below

https://soundcloud.com/user-234918190-88573969/voccalatti-guitar-lesson-mixdown/s-7jEQED6eyks?si=e8c6785618c14f4cb1cf67b8ab644835&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

The D7 and G7 positions I recommend are in the link below.
 I would like you to listen to this track and get an idea of the sound of the "D7 and G7" chords added to the original sound source. Also, learn how to trace the scale when using the "D7 and G7" chords.
First of all, "D7" = "D", so in the Western musical scale, Bm/D pentatonic comes to mind as a scale that can be used there. .
And one more thing: using "D7" directly leads to the use of the blues scale. When the chord is "D7", it is natural to try playing Dm/F pentatonic.
Please play it and check the above.

=============================
Ｄ７ chord
https://growguitar.com/d7-chord/
Ｇ７ chord
https://growguitar.com/g7-chord/
ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
I will pick out the code forms from the above sites that you should be especially aware of.
ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー
D7 (low position)
https://growguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/D7-3rd-fret-1536x1536.jpg
G7 (low position)
https://growguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/G7-2nd-guitar-chord-1536x1536.jpg
In the form above, you can ignore location 4 this time.
↑ 6th string ring finger, 5th string middle finger, 4th string little finger
D7 (ｍiddle position)
https://growguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/D7-chord-7th-1536x1536.jpg
G7 (ｍiddle position)
https://growguitar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/g7-8th-guitar-chord-alt-1536x1536.jpg
=============================

Vocalatti--- Candlelights - Mark Dorricott ft.JUNZO on electric guitar

Official Release: 19th April 2024
https://tinyurl.com/vx4mmmbm
Official lyric video:
https://youtu.be/_7ZhQaKK6D4?si=YqHUUk3rFyUIy9YN

LYRICS

The moment she couldn’t speak up
The moment she was afraid 

The moment no-one listened 
To a word she had to say 
The moment no one heard her voice 
And nothing could be saved 

The moment she had flashbacks 
The moment she had dismissed 

The moment she went inward 
Hiding from the world 
The moment she was a victim 
As an innocent young girl

This world makes me angry

Its no joke
That’s a real person 
How can you laugh
That’s a real person
What’s the matter with you
That’s a real person 
Broken and bruised 
So messed up
That’s a real person 
Screaming for help 

The moment she felt nothing
The moment she gave up

The moment she stopped eating 
Making herself sick
The moment she was pretending 
To find somewhere to fit 

The moment she felt dizzy 
From episodes of vertigo

The moment no one gave a shit
To ask if she’s ok
The moment no one noticed
An angel sick in pain 

This world makes me angry 

Its no joke
That’s a real person 
In pain
How can you laugh
That’s a real person
On the edge 
What’s the matter with you
That’s a real person 
Broken and bruised 
So messed up
That’s a real person 
That’s a real person 
That’s a real person

The 12 Steps

The Moment

Das Scherzo, ein verhaltenes Molto moderato im düsteren b-moll: Liebe ist immer ein Zweifel. Und ein Hoffen. Man wünscht sich die ewige Verbundenheit und atmet ihren Traum.
Das Trio, ein lebhaftes, fröhliches Allegro vivace in h-moll: Nichts ist nur ein Traum, und unerfüllt bleibt nur für uns, wofür wir uns nicht in Liebe vereinen.

opus 140,6 Scherzo b-moll und Trio h-moll "Verbunden und Vereint"

Had a little dry spell, hopefully it's over now. In the span of 24 hours I have alternated between hating and loving this track about 400 times...

If you need a helping hand
Someone who understands
Don’t shed a tear, I’m right here

If you need a dollar bill
Or have a little time to kill
Baby you know I will
I’m right here

When you’re down and blue
And you need two big strong arms to pull you through
Hold on tight, that’s what i’ll do

These are more than just words I say
I’m here for you night and day
Have no fear I'm right here

When the road is long
And you need someone to beside you, I’ll come along
Anywhere with you, is the place where I belong

These are more than just words I say
I’m here for you every day
Have no fear I'm right here
Have no fear I'm right here
Let me make this clear

I'm Right Here

Verdant Garden

When I make music, I often think of the people who have gone...

_______________________________________

Wenn ich Musik mache, denke ich oft an die Menschen, die gegangen sind...


Music: Axel Menningen
Cover Image: pixabay.com

Gone

in a garden
she is gazing
at an apple

she is naked
doesn’t realize
and she wonders

in the sun
asking:

“Listen honey,
would you like some
just between us?”

perilous
picnic

she don’t worry 
she can take the heat
Mother Courage
ends up in the street

east of eden
she is toiling
for her children

fearless love
wisdom
mama’s love
wisdom

fearless love
wisdom
mama’s love
wisdom

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Thanks to Janine Levinson, Cheesemont Paisely-Paisely, and Wheelwright for early listening, support, and ace suggestions.

image by Ray Shrewsberry via Unsplash

The colorful symbols are my message to everyone... 🌍 ☮︎ 👍 🍀 2024 for a better world...!

Sin City

Music : Janne Hennie & PJ Project
Vocal & lyrics : Janne Hennie

It became dark when you left
Only the moon gave some light
How see the sun without you
When my heart is broken in two...?

I gave you all that I could give
I never thought that you would leave
You left me here alone
With my broken heart
I'm crying out for you
Come back
My light..

I know I can be a bit weird
Stupid things that I say and do
But one thing was always so clear for me
I found my light in you..

I gave you all that I could give
I never thought that you would leave
You left me here alone
With my broken heart
I'm crying out for you
Come back
My light...

I gave you all that I could give
I never thought that you would leave
You left me here alone
With my broken heart
I'm crying out for you
Come back
My light...

My Light W/ Janne Hennie

Flowers

Hello my dear friends! With great pleasure I’d like to present to you my first collaboration with Franck C Production (aka Franck Charles) — a wonderfully talented composer and musician. You can listen to Franck’s incredibly beautiful cinematic and orchestral music here: @franck-charles-676082884

«So Enjoy Every Moment» is our collaborative work based on my existing solo piano piece. I am deeply grateful to Franck for adding so much heavenly beauty, magnificence and brilliance to my original composition! It has been a great honour and joy to collaborate with Franck.

Thank you so much for listening to this music, and we genuinely hope that you will enjoy it! 

Credits:

Composition & piano performance: Anastasiya Ihnatovich
Arrangement & orchestration: Franck Charles

So Enjoy Every Moment (Ft. Franck Charles)

M'Z est un projet redevenu solo en un éclair...

Je vais essayer de le faire jouer au maximum et dans la rue également !!

Ici c'est le morceau ASTRAL ZÜZ extrait de l'EP "Cool is watching you" performé à la Barraque (09)
https://youtu.be/y2gc_35mrD0?si=O4mLpPn8Z9QuNH7J

Ici vous retrouverez l'EP en écoute intégrale :
https://anesthetize.bandcamp.com/album/cool-is-watching-you

Et ici ma page Bandcamp perso pour suivre les différents projets :
https://matzizrecords.bandcamp.com/

----------------------------------------
Astral ZUZ

Tes doigts sont devenus baguettes et cette boulimie t'inonde, 
À ces attraits de la braguette, c'est tout l'esprit qui y succombe. 
Ces charmes tactiles t'obsèdent, tu as mis l'amoureux en tombe. 
Ces sceaux de désirs, tu y cèdes, le mage noir annihile l'onde. 

Tu consommeras le sexe, l'amour est la fable du faible. 
Utile de le mettre à l'index, de ces souris, préfère l'aigle. 
Tu renieras ton amour-propre, pour un autre, bien diminué,
Féminin recevra l'opprobre, seule la tour sera sanctifiée ! 

On ne vante plus que les desserts, dans l'univers consumériste, 
Le sucre a séduit nos artères, le nous devint antagoniste. 
La pub plantait jadis des graines, dans un terreau théologiste 
Et aujourd'hui, l'amour en peine, renie ces fables terroristes. 

C'est Propagande qui désire, que tu désires plus que tu aimes, 
Qu'importe si l'autre respire, l'empire convoque violence et haine. 
On enfouira toutes tes fautes, pourvu qu'aux temples, tu implores, 
Le doux pardon de tes apôtres, oublie ton vide, ouvre tes pores ! 

- La beauté exige patience, comment peux-tu, sans trop rêver, 
Prétendre incarner une science, sans endurance pour t'y guider ? 
L'hormone liée à l'assurance, édifient nos fables modernes, 
Et ces communes acceptances, dresseront nos passions en bernes. 

Tu commandes à emporter, des nourritures, qui pour ta flore, 
Ne feront, que plus abîmer, tes intestins, qu'elles déshonorent. 
Il existe bien des magies, qui font vibrer les cœurs encore, 
Mais seul, cet index étourdi, ne saurait retirer leurs mors. 

Il est bien sûr préférable, d'aimer plus que de consommer. 
J'invite Passions à ma table, mieux que désir, enfant gâté. 
Si je vibre, c'est avec l'autre, on y découvre l'espace et le temps. 
Prétendument libres spationautes, élongeant la valeur Instant. 

Tes doigts ne seront plus baguettes, pourvu que les passions t'inondent, 
Et vers ces gravités secrètes, c'est tout l'esprit qui naît au monde. 
Ces charmes tactiles te débectent, tu as sorti l'amoureux des tombes, 
Ces sceaux de désirs, tu les jettes, la vraie magie chérie mieux l'onde.
----------------------------------------
En attendant de mettre à mal le fascisme ambiant,
Amicalement,
M'Z

Cool is watching you

Astral Züz - Live 2024 (VIDEO in description)

For many years I have wanted to see the beauty of the Celtic Highlands. I imagine it would be wonderful. I have been inspired by the previous track ("Ginger Angel") by my friend David Dunham, in which I was able to play.
I know that David has a similar wish and he loves celtic music. Since I have come to appreciate him very much in the past, I would like to dedicate this song to him. This song is for you and "Keep Celtic", David. And please forgive my poor guitar playing. 😉 

I invite you to explore the Highlands in your mind with this track to my music.
I wish you a pleasant journey.


Music by Axel Menningen






Cover image by pixabay (efraimstochter)

Highland

Hello everyone,  
my mother recently told me again how she met my father. They fell in love while dancing. 
At night, after they came back from dancing, my father would always walk my mother home. They would waltz the entire way through the streets and alleys. When my mother talks about it, her face lights up. My father passed away two years ago. The memory remains with her, though it will never fade.  
In a few weeks, my nephew is getting married. 
I will waltz with my mother at the wedding reception.

A last waltz

Between Heaven And Hell... Alive!

Between Heaven And Hell... Alive !

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/


