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Nice Noodle

The Peace Within

This album is, for all intents and purposes, is an homage to classic ambient and ambient techno albums of the past (of course filtered through the distinctive sound world of The Green Kingdom). This is not to say that the aim was to recreate or mimic the sound of these recordings, but rather the feeling they create through the use of sustained tones, repetition, melody and texture.

As indicated by the title, these pieces are meant to evoke vast and expansive environments, either real or imagined. These landscapes can often provide a sense of calm and wonder at our relative insignificance in comparison to the majestic grandeur of the larger universe all around us. Although the cover is one example of such a landscape, the tracks remain untitled in hope that the listener might attach their own associations.

Mike Cottone is a graphic designer and musician based in Detroit Michigan. Under The Green Kingdom moniker, he produces minimal ambient music using a variety of digitally manipulated sounds sourced from a variety of acoustic and electronic instruments.

thegreenkingdom.wordpress.com

Digital version of album contains a 2 bonus tracks by Tobias Hellkvist and Segue.

Release page: http://dronarivm.com/2014/01/13/the-green-kingdom-expanses/

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The Green Kingdom - Untitled (from 'Expanses' CD)

Tribute to C418
DISCLAIMER; NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED

C418 - Smooth Fall

Debussied

MLB - Brooks (ESPN Feature)

Light And Shadow (for Cello & Piano)

Reflections on the life of a boy working in a glass factory in Glasgow, Scotland over 100 years ago.
Copyright 2024 Brian James McDonald (ASCAP)
Copyright 2024 Hoon Toons Publishing (ASCAP)

Measure Of A Life (Piano)

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All Rights Reserved Worldwide

"What Did You Expect?" (Fusion)

Let The Good Fight Begin
Lyrics & Music: Brian James McDonald (ASCAP)

Hold on tight to the pain within, it’s all right, just let the fight begin 

When it begins, there’s no stopping you 
When it’s happening, there’s no way you lose
And when it’s over, I just count my bruisin’, 
I get back up again, I stand back up again

Hold on tight to the pain within, it’s all right, just let the fight begin
She saw the light just like she saw God
Here in jest, you fly, just let the fight begin

And when it’s over, I just count my bruises and I get back up again. I stand back up again.

So let the fight begin, yeah, only then I can begin again 
We can rarely step away - another hell

So here it is — my final plea of need
in a world where I long to be, to be free.
With the weight of silence, I break the chains, calling out the fury — a pouring rain.

Hold on tight, true love, the stars we sail
It’s all right, let the music flail 
She saw the light just like she saw God
Here in jest, you fly, can we just find a life?
She saw the light just like she saw God
Here in jest you fly,
Can we just find a life? 

Copyright 2025 Brian James McDonald (ASCAP)
Copyright Hoon Toons Publishing (ASCAP)

Let the Good Fight Begin

"Forever's Just A Pain In The Ass"

https://mattdeguia.bandcamp.com/album/released-15-19

champion wrist —— ⭐️Now on Spotify⭐️

I didn't create this track if the creator contacts me to take it down I will

Twitter: @jrDalek or The Dalek

Social Lego-C418

http://tunes.modulogeek.com/album/walking-around-aimlessly

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around

Plural

https://mattdeguia.bandcamp.com/track/unreleased-19

throwaway tracks of 2019 that I kinda liked
thanks for listening, hope you enjoy