Picture this: you wake up after an accident, your body feeling like it’s made of lead, and everything around you is a confusing blur, as if time has come to a standstill. The atmosphere is thick with an unsettling silence, and then bam! Everything jolts back into motion, smashing through your senses like a whirlwind. This bizarre moment sticks in your mind, refusing to fade away like an unwelcome fog.

As your awareness returns, a strange mix of fear and an unexpected calm washes over you. It’s as if you’ve stepped into a twilight zone, straddling the line between dreams and reality, where the two mingle in an intricate dance. Deep inside, there’s a flicker of hope: maybe when you wake up fully, this will all turn out to be a bad dream, merely a trick of your imagination.

As you sift through this jumble of feelings, the world around you starts to come back into focus, albeit slowly. Sounds are muted, like you’re underwater, and colors pop in and out like a slideshow that can’t quite catch up. You struggle to make sense of your surroundings: the crumpled metal, shattered glass, and the distant wail of sirens cutting through the haze. Faces flit in and out of your vision—some familiar, others strangers—each one marked by an urgent energy. Yet, they feel more like shadows in a dream than real people.

Panic starts to creep in. Your heart races, every beat thudding loudly, a stark reminder of your vulnerability. You attempt to move, to shake off the fog clouding your mind and grasp the reality that feels just out of reach. But your limbs are sluggish, as if weighed down by something thick and heavy. Frustration bubbles up inside you, a primal urge pushing you to break free from this dreamlike state and face the truth head-on.

As you wrestle with the bizarre twist of time around you, the hard truth of your situation begins to sink in. The weight of your injuries presses down, reminding you that this isn't some surreal dream but an all-too-real experience. That flicker of hope dims, replaced by a pressing need to understand what’s happening. What went wrong? Where are you? And will you ever find your way back to the life you once knew?

Time seems stretched like taffy, and within that tension, you find a peculiar clarity. You come to realize that this moment, the convergence of trauma and awakening, could change everything. Gathering the scattered pieces of your thoughts, you start to construct a clearer picture of your circumstances, bracing yourself for what lies ahead. You know deep down that you must find the strength to face this new reality, even as time continues to swirl around you, caught between what has been and what might be, between hope and despair.

Interludes

Coming To (Interlude)

Welcome to the BrainStorm Experience, where the enchanting realms of music and storytelling unite for an unforgettable adventure. More than just a collection of songs, each track holds a story waiting to be uncovered, inviting you to delve deeper than mere listening and connect with the emotions and narratives intricately woven into every melody. To enrich your journey, we provide insightful notes and timestamps, your guides to discovering the very essence of each composition.

Our vision extends beyond the auditory. We've created a stunning visual experience, transforming your mobile device into a vibrant gallery. As you explore the tracks, each image serves as a companion to the music, encouraging reflection and sparking inspiration.

To further enhance this immersive experience, we gently suggest the use of headphones. While not a necessity, a quality pair can profoundly transform your engagement with the music, revealing subtle details and layers that might otherwise be missed, crafting a rich tapestry of sound that invites a state of blissful relaxation.

At BrainStorm Operations, our core goal is to offer a peaceful escape from the demands of everyday life. With over ten and a half hours of carefully curated content, we aim to provide a seamless journey that helps you unwind and find solace from your daily routine.

As we embark on this magical adventure together, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your support of our vision. Sharing this musical exploration with you is a true privilege. So, please take a moment to settle in, surrender to the rhythms, and enjoy the fluid experience we've crafted just for you. Thank you for being such a valued part of the BrainStorm community.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to listen to my tunes, for the love and for your music ✨️ 

 ~ Sera @witchleaf

Songwriter. Freeform. Experimental.

Experimental Fractured Acoustic. Unmastered. 

Fractured Silences (album) on Bandcamp:
https://wildsilences.bandcamp.com/album/fractured-silences-remixes-welcome

All music is written, performed and produced by Wildsilences.

All Rights Reserved.

I am inspired by life, sci-fi, fantasy and dark sides of the moon. Some songs are about me, others about movies or characters in books, conversations and daydreams. 

My songwriting style is mostly freeform, fractured acoustic.

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