From the album Dragons by CDcruz

Chill
By CDcruz

Produced, Composed, Arranged & Mixed by CDcruz

Chill

From the album Dragons by CDcruz

Celestial
By CDcruz

Produced, Composed, Arranged & Mixed by CDcruz

Celestial

From the album Dragons by CDcruz

Awakening
By CDcruz

Produced, Composed, Arranged & Mixed by CDcruz

Awakening

From the album Dragons by CDcruz

Good Time
By CDcruz

Vocals: Liam Taylor
Guitar: Liam Taylor
Drums: Matthew Green
Bass Guitar: Troy Thorpe
Synths: CDcruz

Recorded at The Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Studio A
Produced, Composed, Arranged & Mixed by CDcruz

Dragons

Good Time

Good Time (feat. Liam Taylor)

Together (Feat. Alexander)

'Tokyo Alleys' tries to incorporate the many facets of life in Japan, from the bustling street nightlife to the quiet and beautiful gardens, parks and landmarks of Japan. CDcruz blended these juxtaposing atmospheres into one song, the same as how Japan blends these different lifestyles together in one country. Traditional instruments like the Koto and Shakuhachi are featured in the song to represent the more traditional side of Japan, while the electronic leads represent the neon lights, arcade rooms and fun, bubbly personalities that you meet in Japan.											
The erratic arpeggiated backing synth that spins around the listeners head is meant to represent the sounds of Pachinko machines, which are an extremely popular (and noisy) form of gambling in Japan, similar to slot machines in western countries.

Tokyo Alleys

Doom guy needs a break sometimes.

Visuals by Crabshaq
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Music by CDcruz
Twitter: @craig_dcruz
Instagram: @official_cdcruz
Website: www.cdcruz.com

DOOM Theme except it's Animal Crossing

Daydreamin' is the first track in the "Stay Inside" collection. This collection contains a good range of music to listen to while staying indoors or when you want to chill out and just vibe to some smooth tracks.
Daydreamin' sets the tone for the collection, as it incorporates some smooth guitaring, funky bass, and punchy drums. The acoustic feeling of the track helps it feel a lot groovier.

Daydreamin'

Half Past Midnight is the second track in the "Stay Indoors" collection. It has a vastly different feeling compared to the first track (Daydreamin'), but it still fits in the Lo-Fi/ retro style of this collection. The deep sounding piano is complemented by the smooth but prominent lead instruments that are played through the song resulting in a calm but lively soundscape.

This track incorporates a lot of atmospheric sounds and textures to really envelop the listener in the world of the music. Many sound effects were used to guide the listener through a story of someone walking the streets late at night. Some sound effects are intentionally left ambiguous and hard to hear. This allows the listener to come to their own interpretations of the details of the story. The listener can ponder what happens through the song, why it's happening, and what may have lead to the starting of this song. It is an exciting thought to know that many people can hear the same song and come to different conclusions about its meaning. CDcruz believes Half Past Midnight serves as a good example of this.

Half Past Midnight

Coffee Break is the third track in the "Stay Indoors" collection. Coffee Break is a very upbeat and catchy song featuring a retro/ nostalgic vibe with its warm brass, punchy drums and, a clean guitar solo. This track is very bright and vibrant compared to the previous two tracks in this collection. As you can tell, CDcruz tries to create a lot of contrast between his releases to ensure that they are unique and interesting while still maintaining some cohesion with other songs he releases. He believes Coffee Break achieves this. While having a much happier and danceable feel compared to Half Past Midnight and Daydreamin', Coffee Break still feels apart of this collection and contrasts nicely with the other tracks by sticking to similar instrumentation and arrangement.
The lead guitar solo was played by Brear Croghan, which added a lot more depth and character to the track as the solo smoothly glides between notes. It is truly the centerpiece of the track as the energy heightens as the solo progresses. Hopefully, Coffee Break can make your coffee breaks a bit more enjoyable. So sit back, grab a coffee and check it out!