Woah, I really like those large church spaces!

😁🤣 This made me giggle.  So clever.  The whispering is magical. Novel and very entertaining

Excellent. Really engaging chordal progressions.

Mesmerizing journey. The whispering actually is adding an almost eerie feel to it.

This perfectly captures the ambiance, and majesty I would expect from the scene.

I heard Erik the Flutemaker describe how he imagined how the pre-historic man first came up with the flute concept.
He imagined a group of early humans living near a forest, occasionally weird sounds would come from the forest that scared them into running away, until a inquisitive ancestor ventured into the forest in search of this unworldly noise .
He found a bamboo that fell ,the little forest bugs ate the inside of the bamboo as it is soft and eventually decomposition made holes in to the bamboo.
Occasionally when it was windy and the wind blow from a certain angle its created a note, a sound.
And that ancestor of ours tried to understand the concept of wind, hollow bamboo with holes...
And maybe this was the way that the flute was born...
I loved that vision and when I saw this art work, it reminded me of this story and my creativity started to develop ...
Erik is a master flute maker, he makes All kinds of amazing flutes, please visit his site, it will bring you joy... https://eriktheflutemaker.com/

A special thank you to Brita Seifert, a generous ,fabulous ,creative artist with a great talent and eye for beauty.
Please visit her site , it will definitely brighten your day  
https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Brita+Seifert

For Tom and Ela

The Bamboo and the Wind

An original idea by Jan Schonander

Lyrics, Lead Vocal: Amanda Sanderson https://soundcloud.com/phoebeelena
Guitars, Bass: N.o.B.S https://soundcloud.com/nobsmeyer
Music, Lyrics, 2nd Vocal, Piano, Synths, Drums, Mix, Master: Jan Schonander

I was never satisfied with the final mix and master of this track from over 3 years ago. Having learned a few tricks of the trade I revisited the mix and made quite a few changes involving selective limiting on some stems, saturation, upwards compression, cleaning up the drums, rebalancing of some of the levels, fixing the vocals, eliminating a superfluous synth and probably more that I can't remember. I decided to relaunch the track as I think there is a huge difference.

A rueful look back at what might have been.....if only.

IF ONLY

If only you could see through my eyes
If only I could find just one more way
If only we could go back in time
If the two of us didn’t feel so lonely
If only could be sublime

And I will never forget
I remember your tender embrace
I miss gazing into your eyes
I miss hearing your laughter
Seeing your smile
Feeling your love 

And yet
There’s so much more
Why I walked out that door
I can’t ever forget
Lying on my back 
On a cold floor

If only you’d never got mad
If only you hadn’t made me sad
I sing every night and day
I sing if only
If only

If we could get back to just having fun
If everything could be undone
If we could live on regret
If the two of us, had never met
If no-one had to run

If only you’d never got mad
If only you hadn’t made me sad
I sing every night and day
I sing if only
If only

I pray from Monday to Sunday
I pray for both of our souls
I sing every night and day
I sing if only
If only

If Only

Spotify

If Only Revisited | Amanda Kim Sanderson, N.o.B.S, TheGat(s)

Composed & produced by Chivicke
HomeStudio Productions ©2023
Photography by  Stephan Seeber

Title again inspired by the poem by Pablo Neruda "Puedo escribir los versos más tristes esta noche" 
https://algundiaenalgunaparte.com/2016/02/26/poema-xx-puedo-escribir-los-versos-mas-tristes-esta-noche-de-pablo-neruda/

My voice flew in the wind to touch her ears

Music & Lyrics: Jan Schonander
Gunshots by RA The Sun God
Credit to Lennon & McCartney for the first line of the lyrics.

This song is unfortunately never irrelevant and I am uploading a new version. 

LAMENT

I read the news today oh boy
Oh brother, did you see what happened, 
another killer
And it makes me sad, I can’t get mad
It feels like a curse, it could get worse

And still, the things we think we know
Their in tow, how much do they owe
And I just don’t understand
Why can’t we all just make a stand

You’re my sister, you’re my brother
You’re my neighbor, you’re somebody’s lover
You might have a different mother
Let’s come together, stop killing eachother

Oh brother
Oh brother
Stop killing eachother
Oh brother

I saw the news today oh boy
Oh brother, we’re losing friends one after another
No need for enemies, we still got our rights
And still I fear, the end’s not near

The things we’ve already seen
It’s enough, its enough, we’re not that tough
We’re over-equipped, and we need a new script
Let’s be true, drop the blue and red hue
 
You’re my sister, you’re my brother
You’re my family 
You’re my neighbor, you’re somebody’s lover
Anybody’s lover
You might have a different mother
Let’s take care of each other
Let’s take care of each other, stop killing one another

Oh brother
Oh brother
Stop killing eachother
Oh brother

Lament

This one started out as 2 different incomplete projects (in different keys) after failing to fully actualize either I thought I'd fuse the 2 into one piece with lyrics that touch on longing and loss.  
All Rights Reserved 5/16/2023

Into the crystal light
a deep and satisfying sight
then I'm in your arms once more

Over the distant range
a tale that never wants to change
can you see it now, with me

Under a mystic spell
the ole familiar parallel
to be in your arms again

After the driving rain
the landscape never looks the same
now I'm back again this time

We will remember
never surrender
We will remember now

Once we discover
Love in forever
we'll make it through somehow

We will remember
never surrender
We will remember now

Into the crystal light
a deep and satisfying sight
then I'm in your arms once more

In Your Arms

Floating Mountains

Damage
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Once again I was lucky to coincide with Peter in a new musical project.

I had a draft project for the end of the year, but everything was precipitated by an accident.

The things that we take for granted, those that include our automatic pilot of life, or as Peter wonderfully defines in the publication of this same song on his page, simply stop working and go into manual mode. There our clumsiness seems to increase with the fear of making a mistake and its consequences.

I must thank Peter for his wonderful lyrics, and for his beautiful and enveloping message that, through music, can travel hundreds or thousands of kilometers to arrive as a message of help to whoever needs it... in this case, to myself.

Listen to this same version and rate it, if you like it, also on your page.

https://soundcloud.com/user-264930040/damage

To listen to more music from my friend and collaborator.

https://soundcloud.com/user-264930040

Lyrics.

Damage

Smack out of the blue
Right out of nowhere, knocked out of true
Time to re-adjust
The confidence I used to trust.
I'm seeking damage limitation
In healing rehabilitation.
Fix the pieces back in place
Reassemble my time and space

Tripped out of the norm
Try to stay planted throughout this storm
I'm slowly climbing back
Step by step, get back on track.
I'm seeking damage mitigation
In healing rehabilitation.
The mental plastic surgeon's knife
Repairs the fabric of my life.

Looking good from here
Banished all the doubts and fears
I'm back in full control
Stronger still I'm ready to roll.
Completed damage restoration
Through healing rehabilitation
With family love I'm on my way
Looking forward day by day.


Sing and lyrics by Peter.

DAW. Music Studio2

14 Tracks Native instruments MS2 and forum Xewton 
2 Tracks Korg IM
2 Tracks Flowtones
1 Track XPad 
1 Track Digital D1
2 Tracks FM Player 2

Thank you for your listening and comments.

Paco.

Damage (Peter&Midisound)

Lingering Echoes – The Cathedral 
July 2023
Duration: 3:50
Fascinating sonic places that provoke lingering memories. 
Photo of the interior of Notre-Dame de Paris 
Special thanks to John-Marc Ventimiglia @john-marc-ventimiglia for for his highly valued musical input and for creating the “The Cathedral ” sound library used to compose this piece.
This is a Guillaume de Machaut, Messe de Nostre Dame remix with original composition.  Guillaume de Machaut (c. 1300–1377), a French composer and poet, composed this piece before 1365. Widely regarded as one of the masterpieces of medieval music, Machaut composed this Mass for the Cathedral of Notre-Dame at Reims.

This is a dedication to all the incredible cathedrals around the world that stand as some of the world's greatest achievements of art and architecture; whether you are believer in religion or a non-believer.  The ancient cathedrals of England, of Northern France, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Sicily, the Baroque cathedrals of South America, and many individual cathedrals from Italy and other parts of Europe, are among the largest and finest buildings.  Many are renowned for their architecture or their decorative features such as sculpture, stained glass and frescos.

Many cathedrals, because of their large size and the fact that they often have towers, spires or domes, have until the 20th century, been the major landmarks in cities or in views across the countryside. 
Because many cathedrals took centuries to build and decorate, they constitute a major artistic investment for the city in which they stand. Not only may the building itself be architecturally significant, but often houses treasures such as stained glass, stone and wood statues, historic tombs, richly carved furniture and objects of both artistic and religious significance. Moreover, the cathedral often plays a major role in telling the story of the town, through its plaques, inscriptions, tombs, stained glass and paintings.

For organ, alphorn, alpine trombone, english horn, bassoon, flute, tubular bells, timpani, cathedral sound samples, virtual instruments and percussion.

Lingering Echoes - The Cathedral

IL FAUT TAIRE LE TEMPS

Les vérités fragiles, celles qui indisposent
Des heures indociles qui vieillissent les roses
Sous des lueurs ingrates dans ce compte à rebours
Les années qui partent aux allers sans retour.

Les folles images sans oraisons verbeuses
Nous tournent la page des idées voyageuses
Devant ces rêves fanés de pensées furtives
Le souvenir d’un passé aux humeurs positives.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
Briser le miroir des ans, s’il est tant lucide.

Sous couvert d’absolu, larguer le mauvais sang
Vers des terres inconnues au milieu d’océans
S’oublier des hier sans se moquer de tout
Il reste tant à faire pour aller jusqu'au bout.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
Briser le miroir des ans, s’il est tant lucide.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
Briser le miroir des ans, s’il est tant lucide.

En rêvant de son mieux, vers de jolies pensées
Un sourire dans ses yeux ne peut faire qu'avancer
La vie est ainsi faite, elle va, elle vient, elle fuit
Et même quand tout s'arrête, rien n'est jamais fini.

Mais regardons l'avenir, il reste tant de choses
Beaucoup d'éclats de rire qui font les vies en rose
Profitons du bonheur en vivant ce présent
Et sans penser à l'heure qui brisera ce temps.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
En vivant les instants… en vivant simplement.

IL FAUT TAIRE LE TEMPS (Chanson Française)

Composed and produced by: Chivicke
HomeStudio Productions ©2023
Voices Kontakt:
  Clara Sorace (female)
  Daniele (male)
Photographer: Lucas Pezeta

Lamento

Online session with Mr.Sunahara
Melodion :me
Synth:Mr.snahara https://soundcloud.com/sunahara1976

Beautiful soundscape!!

Enjoy

Lost City In Color -Syncroom session with Mr.Sunahara

Mysterious, Magical, Music is Wonderful!

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I studied music composition in the 1970's and received a degree in music composition and theory. I wrote music for many years but decided never to  make a career of it.  In 2014, I retired from business so I could devote myself to my true passion, composing music.  I am currently involved in writing music for Danse Etoile Ballet (www.danseetoile.org) and collaborating with other musicians on SoundCloud.

NOTE: there is no compression added to the tracks in order to preserve the full range of dynamics. You may want to listen with headphones or increase the volume on some tracks for the best listening experience.

Lingering Echoes - The Cathedral

Bruce Klepper | Composer

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