Not so long ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting actress, singer and former idol, Mori Megumi. She was so lovely, full of liveliness and so much joy that then inspired me to compose this piece. I hope you enjoy it.

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Music composed by Thomas O'Higgins Horna
Produced at Kolima Forest Studios.
Cover art by broadacre.

This track is not to be used to train AI.

megumi

Transitioning

Your role as a listener holds more importance than you might think. As artists, we often wade through the uncertainties that come with making choices and pursuing different paths. Even when we reach milestones, we’re still left asking questions about our journey.

In our latest track, we’ve woven together a vibrant mix of elements and artistic twists, particularly with our use of frequency bends. This creative approach, with its forward and backward shifts....especially in the final sections, it has definitely stretched our editing process. However, we’ve been hesitant to put it out there, eager to share it in a way that truly honors its essence.

You, our dear SoundCloud listeners, are at the heart of our community. We aim to present our best work here, guided by the timeless ideals of craftsmanship—where passion fuels quality. Each track is filled with love, the vital ingredient we believe is essential for making something truly impactful.

We see our songs as reflections of ourselves, with unique personalities that can sometimes clash but ultimately enrich the music. One particular piece was intended for collaboration with an unknown artist. With that partnership never materializing, we’re left wondering about the intrinsic value of this track. Does it have qualities worth sharing? Should we allow others to reinterpret it, or let it slip away unnoticed?

Your engagement as listeners plays a crucial role in this decision. Your connection to our music is irreplaceable, and we genuinely welcome your feedback. We invite you to listen to this unfinished piece, titled "Lumin," and share your thoughts. Your insights are not just valued; they are essential for our growth as artists.

House @ Home

Lumin

Jamnuary 2024 (Day 30) - Haunted House Party

Thee Eleventh Hour

Hammer On And Pull Off Blues

An electronic composition, original sounds created in Pure Data - both a response to the haiku & an elegy for John Hinks.

Wide-Arching - for John Hinks (naviarhaiku536)

The album: Mechanus
Every life a calculation, every death a correction. Order is not born here — it is absolute.

Release date: 14-11-2025 on Legacy of Thought label:

The tracks:
01 Ambient Indigo - The Labyrinthine Portal
02 NoRinTon - Doomcourt
03 Time Away - Eternal Sun
04 Progeny -1 - Palace of the Four Suns
05 Big Beech - The Fortress of Disciplined Enlightenment
06 Andawan - Path of Time
07 Wane of Summer - The Vigilant Eye
08 Progeny -1 - The Chiming Halls
09 Talking to Ghosts - Garden of Practicality
10 Deus Astra - Wheel of Time

Artwork & Mastering: Chris Held

Time Away: https://soundcloud.com/timeaway
Andawan: https://soundcloud.com/andawan
Progeny-1: https://soundcloud.com/progeny-1-617773258
Ambient Indigo: https://soundcloud.com/ambientindigo
Big Beech: https://soundcloud.com/big-beech
Wane of Summer: https://soundcloud.com/wane-of-summer
Talking to Ghosts: https://soundcloud.com/talkingtoghosts
Deus Astra: https://soundcloud.com/deusastra-music
NoRinTon: https://soundcloud.com/norinton


The Fortress of Disciplined Enlightenment

Times with U

Spotify has it here: https://open.spotify.com/album/73fU3mwafAHS1fzIy5tjDi?si=ATttkuxHRw-ogQlUTbdYyg

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/agade-iii-final-approach/1727842723?i=1727842724


"Vampire 2-1... this is Vampire Lead."

“I’m here to support you while you survey the area.”

From my vantage point, I gaze out at the landscape, much of its ancient history buried beneath layers of shifting sand.

Legends tell of a once-great kingdom lost in this barren expanse. Agade, a brilliant jewel among empires, where a wise ruler named Naram-Sin knew that true strength comes from kindness.

As our bird hovers over rugged canyons and crumbling ruins, I can almost envision the magnificence that once reached for the sky. The deep, resonant bass pulses like the whispers of ages past.

In a rhythmic flow, we aim to grasp the vision of towering ziggurats striving for the heavens, while lively streets buzzed with scholars and artists from every corner, all united in their pursuit of wisdom.

Under Naram-Sin's leadership, it was knowledge, not conquest, that became Agade's greatest asset. Its renown spread through the exchange of ideas, not by military triumph.

Yet, as the poets softly remind us, nothing beloved lasts forever. Over the years, the unyielding advance of war and decay eroded Agade's walls, a truth echoing like a haunting tune in the background.

Still, perhaps the spirit of Naram-Sin lingers in this land, reminding us of the power of creativity over conflict. It teaches that when leaders champion innovation over aggression, even the toughest landscapes can flourish.

So let’s share with anyone willing to listen how compassion, paired with wisdom, can elevate a land to greatness.

"Vampire 2-1, you are clear to scout ahead." The radio crackles, “Watch those dunes!”

I ponder that history has left us clues—if only we’re ready to see them.

"Vampire Lead, signing off."

As I scan the terrain, I notice a half-buried archway peeking out from the sand about two kilometers to the north. In about an hour, we’ll land and explore it on foot.

According to my maps, this is the remnant of the Ishtar Gate, once the grand entrance to Babylon in all its glory.

They say King Nebuchadnezzar decorated it with vibrant blue glazed bricks.

Interesting…

It's a reminder that any kingdom too enamored with its own radiance may ultimately blind itself.
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The Story Behind: As this piece came into life, we were HEAVILY influenced, by Jesper Kyd,and the https://soundcloud.com/ac-initiates franchise. It tied in perfectly to dealing with PTSD, through the eyes of an Operator in the same locations.

Sound Design Vol. II

Agade II

Agade III - (Final Approach Mix)

Welcome to the BrainStorm Experience. 

This is where our music has  become our devotion, where story and sound entwine as one living entity. 

Each track is a untold story, until now, carrying fragments of emotion across the threshold between you and something beyond the ordinary. 

Beneath the surface, quiet truths wait to be found, revealed not through words alone, but through feeling. 

We offer notes and timestamps only as constellations to help you navigate, though the meaning is yours to uncover.

What you see is as vital as what you hear. 

The screen before you transforms into a mirror of the music’s soul, a shifting, breathing gallery that reflects tone, motion, and memory. 

Each image pulses with the same essence that lives within the melodies, inviting you to reflect, to drift, to become part of its rhythm.

For the truest experience, we suggest listening through headphones.

They awaken the subtle layers that dwell beneath the surface, where whispered harmonies, faint textures, and unseen details wait to be heard. 

In that space between sound and silence, time begins to dissolve, and the world grows distant.

BrainStorm Operations exists to offer more than sound. It is a refuge, a sanctuary carved from serenity, designed to bring stillness to the mind and warmth to the soul. 

Across more than ten hours of carefully woven music and vision, we extend a hand into the quiet , a moment to simply exist and feel.

If you are here, it's not an accident. Your presence completes the circle. 

Settle into the stillness, surrender to what stirs within, and let the music find you. 

This is where the journey begins.

Warm regards from the flightdeck,

Keith Alban, (and formerly Sven Klitsch)

*Disclaimer*  

I must acknowledge the fantastic source of my artwork: Desktopography - desktopography.net/. I am also a part of three art collectives: Desktopography, depthCORE, and EvokeONE, where I have served as the music director.  

I have been fortunate enough to use their incredible works in this format. The heart of this experience lies in the stunning artwork contributed by the talented artists from all three collectives, lending a unique charm and beauty to the BrainStorm visual treasure.