The twin to Conceptual Tranquility. https://soundcloud.com/brainstorm-operations/conceptual-tranquility?in=brainstorm-operations/sets/sound-design-vol-i&si=8f2e9fddd7434f07be3e8f156b4709e5&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing 

As a creator, I strive to create a sonic landscape that transcends traditional boundaries and takes the listener on a profound exploration of emotions and thoughts. Each composition is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of wonder, introspection, and connection.

The ethereal drones serve as a foundation, enveloping the listener in a captivating atmosphere. These sustained tones have a mesmerizing quality, creating a sense of timelessness and allowing the mind to wander freely.

Amidst the drones, delicate melodies emerge like whispers in the wind. These melodies possess a graceful quality, captivating the listener's attention and guiding their imagination. They dance and intertwine with the ethereal backdrop, creating a harmonious interplay that is both soothing and captivating.

Throughout the musical journey, there is a gradual intensification, a gentle build-up of energy and emotion. This progression adds depth and anticipation, keeping the listener engaged and eager to discover what lies ahead. It's a subtle transformation that mirrors the ebb and flow of life's experiences, drawing the listener deeper into the sonic tapestry.

As the composition reaches its climax, there is a moment of release and surrender. It is here that the music submerges the listener into a tranquil and serene state, akin to diving into the depths of a calm ocean. This submersion represents a metaphorical letting go, a shedding of burdens and a surrender to the present moment. It is a cathartic experience that allows for reflection, rejuvenation, and a renewed sense of peace.

Ultimately, the goal of this intentional approach to composition is to create an immersive and transformative musical journey. It is an invitation to explore the depths of one's own emotions, to connect with the beauty and complexity of the human experience, and to find solace and inspiration in the power of sound.

Through the interplay of ethereal drones, enchanting melodies, and a cathartic conclusion, the music becomes a vessel for personal introspection, emotional release, and a profound sense of connection. It is my hope that this sonic journey resonates deeply within the hearts and minds of those who embark upon it, leaving them with a lasting sense of wonder and fulfillment.

Sound Design Vol. I

Escaping Reality

An allegory about seeing for the first time what's always been in front of our eyes ...  Timed with the celestial occultation

The Dream Reel EP

Clarion

Ho Pianto Tango

The Present

ESCAPE

Twilight

I never met my paternal grandfather, who died from a brain tumor the year before I was born. However, I felt like I knew him well from my grandmother’s stories.  A child of poverty from a very large family, he grew up in a tiny rural town in the middle of nowhere (see photo).  Despite his very humble beginnings, he knew there was a greater purpose for his life and after returning from military service, he realized his calling to enter the ministry.

His life as a preacher took him down countless roads to cities both large and small, where he planted new churches and built vibrant congregations. Throughout his life, he was known not only for the weekly messages he delivered to his congregation, but also for his life of service to others.  This composition was written to remember that life of service. The introductory theme repeated throughout represents his many travels/moves to the churches and congregations he and his family served.

The Preacher

Tristan & Izolda

To Be Blessed

Piano Concerto No.3 (3rd movement) Op.36

Knave Bob, Mat Planet, Sparky Bonehead

A semi-instrumental cover version of the classic Bob Mould tune

Bob Mould ©1993 GRANARY MUSIC BMI, GEMA, PRS

Judas Cradle

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.

Escaping Reality

BrainStorm Operations

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