There is beauty in decay... 
Like the ancient crumbling monuments we so revere, inspiring vivid dreams of the past- and hopefully pushing us forward.

I would like to dedicate this track to these three awesome amigos: Justin (https://soundcloud.com/grevusanjl), Rob (https://soundcloud.com/spiralizer) and Robert (https://soundcloud.com/r-salchaks-mood-exhibit). Your amazing support, friendship, musical inspiration and influence throughout all these years is beyond words: Infinite Love to you, my dear brothers!!

that Soft Etch of Time

That Soft Etch Of Time

ATHUL

Soup Fly Flutterswam

Cast of Characters:
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen–acoustic and electric guitars, mix, and production
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell –piano, synth, composition, vocals, and lyrics
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion
Llanpsych–@llanpsych –Tez–electric guitar
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–five-string fretless bass and lap slide

  This song began its life as a composition that JJ wrote one evening on the piano and synth. He also wrote the lyrics and sings this one. He was very excited to share it with us, so he invited Josh, Ken, Stephen and Tez into the project immediately after finishing. However, we couldn't make the thing work at first, so JJ went back and retooled it, streamlined it, and gave it back to us. We all really liked the Floydiness of the groove, and his signature psychedelic coda ending. 
  After Ken had laid down his inspired, foundational  drums, Josh laid down his bass part with his big monster five-string bass, which is good for really low tones. Then it was Tez's turn. He came up with something very Gilmore-esque, with his always exciting leads throughout the first section. Stephen then added some brilliant, filling acoustic guitar to the first section. He, along with Tez, also added some trippy electric guitar to the coda. Finally, Josh just thought it needed something to push the coda over the edge, so he added the slide at the end, too.
  Then, of course, we asked Stephen to produce and mix it for us, which he did in his always expert way. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it. Also, we wish a very happy holidays to everyone! 
JJ's lyrics:
PUSHED AND PULLED AND SWUNG THE CLEAVER
MY TIME IT RAN AWAY.

FOOLISH HEART AND SOME DECEIVIN’
DIE TRYIN’ TO STAY AFRAID

DESERT CHILL IS WHERE IM SLEEPIN’
HARD NIGHT TURNED INTO DAYS

BETTER GO AND FEED THIS FEVER
TWICE BLINDED BY THIS FAITH



SHOULD’VE KNOWN WHILST IN THE SEASON
BEHIND BLIND BRAVEITY

TRUTH COMES HOME TO ROOST THE RAVEN
FIVE STEINS MADE OF JADE

TREASURED HILL THE SUNS RETREATIN’
CARD PLAYED YOUR HANDS AN ACE

LET IT GO THIS BIRD IS DREAMIN’
DICE LANDED AT THE TRAIN



COULD’VE SHOWN MY HEART’S REATREATIN’
BLIND SIDED BY THE SEA

PLEASURED TONE OF THE BALLADEER
FIND A HIGH AND LONELEY PLACE

SEED IS SOWN THIS HEART’S STILL BEATIN’
FIVE LIONS IN THE DEN

GETTIN’ COLD THE BEAST IS LEAVING
SOUTH BOUND IT ALL THE WAY

Red Sun - (Eclectic Collective)

affectionate

On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/75hBiZiorT2MQ5qnd6jjuo?si=bf0c3309ee9545a0
“Trance-Atlantic” is a lively trance track that wonderfully embodies the thrill of flying. It opens with gentle pads and atmospheric tones that build a sense of anticipation, mimicking the feeling of takeoff as we rise into the sky.

As we ascend through a layer of clouds, hints of deep blue peek through within a minute. By 1:37, we break free into clear skies, and the music really takes off. When the beat drops, vibrant basslines and pulsating synths infuse us with energy and momentum.

The main melody is uplifting and joyful, echoing the freedom of gliding through open air. It dances through intricate arpeggios and flowing notes, creating an engaging and immersive listening experience. The rhythm is dynamic and steady, driven by a reliable beat that keeps the energy alive.

Throughout the track, there are waves of tension and release that capture the excitement of flight. These build-ups gradually intensify, leading to explosive drops that spark a surge of exhilaration. The transitions between sections flow seamlessly, mixing elements with clever effects that sustain the momentum.

The overall feeling of “Trance-Atlantic” is thrilling and inspiring. It evokes a sense of adventure and the vastness of the sky, inviting listeners on a sonic journey through clouds and beyond.

At 3:17, the brilliant shades of the vast blue sky truly come alive. A little later, at 4:43, we start our descent back into the grey clouds, preparing for our final approach to BSO International.

The production quality is crisp and polished, featuring a rich layering of sounds and a balanced mix that highlights each element. This track celebrates the art of aviation, capturing the essence of flight and the joy of exploring the skies. With its infectious energy and uplifting melodies, it invites listeners to embark on a sonic adventure where the lines between reality and fantasy blur, igniting a passion for aviation.

House @ Home

Trance Atlantic - Final Remaster

based on https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx/paploviante-rnb-wip-2 - but with a very different atmosphere :-)
______ Paploviante: Bass, Drums, Rhythm Guitar
______ joerxworx: Pads, Piano, Brass, Solo Guitar and Tenor Sax
This version is going more on Paul's Rhythm guitar, my solos more to a Spanish feeling :-)
....... with hugh thanks to Paul, https://soundcloud.com/paul-racle ... photo by Eddie & Carolina Stigson, unsplash

Spanish Nights / Paploviante & joerxworx

Midnight Blues

Slightly longer version of this synth piece

Searching For The Exploit (long version)

Väx Upp - Grow Up

melodic Ethereal techno  atmosphere by Oliver Vogel

Oliver Vogel - blackout

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.