The main theme of my Aria was also written during my teenage years on a cheap Yamaha keyboard, as a simple flute melody. A dozen years later, after vigorously immersing myself in the music of the old masters, I finally managed to breathe completely new life and meaning into it.

I can confidently say that I drew inspiration from the enchanting and, at times, ethereal serenity of a particular Mediterranean landscape also found in my native province of Dalmatia. This was perfectly captured by a beautiful watercolor painting (courtesy of a magnificent painter, Vanja Kalemba) depicting a white church nestled in a lavender field. The painting may have even spurred me on further to try to encapsulate the feeling of the landscape, a beauty that no one from Dalmatia can ever take for granted due to its constant and ever-present allure.

The form of this composition falls somewhere between a rondo and theme & variations, since all the episode of the rondo form stem from the main melody as, after many experiments, I concluded that a more straightforward musical language better suits the vision of this piece, without the need for complex ornamentation and texture.

I dedicate this composition to my beloved son Karlo, who has brought more serenity and beauty into my life than anything else.

Aria for Piano, C Major

Part of the album "Die Umrandung des Nichts".

Die Umrandung des Nichts

Langwandern

The main theme is another one from my distant teenage years, written on a small keyboard as a flute tune. 
My friend like it, so we fooled around with it and even recorded a song called ''Field of Dew'', as a satine of folkish/radio friendly love songs popular in Dalmatia, that alone probably influenced me to use the theme for a romance-like composition.
Sentiment and content wise, it is very personal, filled with melodies reminiscing all of turmoil one can experience in love, from happy moments like the first glance in the shared with one another in a crowd during a Metallica cover band concert, strolling through the sun bathed forest of Gorski Kotar, and many more, both happy and unhappy. 
This piece is dedicated to Vanja Kalemba, the mother of my son and also the author of many paintings I use as a art cover of my compositions.

Romance For Piano, B-flat Lydian

Kalamata Martini

Lamenta eleni silmë was born out of a desire to capture the fragility and beauty of an ephemeral moment, like the light of the stars on a deep night. When I composed this piece, I wanted to create a bridge between the past and the present, between ancient traditions and the modern soul. Each note and rhythm was carefully chosen to transport the listener into a state of deep tranquility, where time seems to stand still. At the same time, I intended for this piece to be a lament of sorrow, a cry of grief that brings comfort to those facing loss and sadness.

I chose Quenya over Sindarin or any other Elvish languages because Quenya is the language of the High Elves, those who lived in the blessed realm of Valinor, closest to the divine. It carries with it a sense of purity, timelessness, and a deep connection to the origins of Elven culture. Quenya’s lyrical and ancient beauty felt like the perfect medium to express the ethereal and almost sacred nature of this lament. Unlike Sindarin, which is more commonly spoken in Middle-earth and has a more earthly tone, Quenya evokes a world of fantasy, filled with mystery and nostalgia, adding a timeless dimension to this creation. The female voice, echoing as if from another world, is meant to soothe and provide solace, while the traditional instruments, such as the cithern, add an organic, almost ritualistic texture.

I wanted the listener to feel enveloped by an inner warmth, a light that guides them through a chaotic world. This piece is an invitation to introspection, a chance to lose oneself in thought and find a moment of peace amidst the tumult of daily life. Lamenta eleni silmë is more than a melody; it is a song of lament for those seeking inner light, a moment of breath in an ever-moving universe.

I am also offering the lyrics in Quenya, along with their approximate translation in English, for those who wish to delve deeper into the meaning behind the music.

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Nai eleni silmë ar sercë nárë
Lindë máya, nai almárë
Vëo narquelië lómë ya quetë
Quetë lá quessë ar morna lumna

Nai Anar ortane i lúmë túlë
Ai! Yé ná ilya vanwa
Órë nildë nauva sanwa lanta
Ilúvatar, hiruvalmë silmë ambar

Lírë vanwë nótë óla
Mi silma ar laurië naurë
Ára i cala, ára i lóte
Utaúya, utaúya nai lanta

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May the stars shine and the blood burn,
Sing, spirits, may your blessing be.
The shadow of departure whispers in the night,
Wordless whispers are the heavy burden of darkness.

May the Sun rise at the appointed hour,
Ah! All is lost,
The heart of the friend will find solace,
Ilúvatar, we shall find the light on Earth.

The lost song flows through memory,
Under the light of the stars and the golden flames,
I call the light, I call the flower,
Let them perish, let them perish, may they fall.

Echoes and Whispers

Lamenta eleni silmë - Lament of the Shining Stars

Lamenta Eleni Silmë - Lament Of The Shining Stars

Summertime

Wahe Guru (feat. Zion's Arrow)

Water is a charming smooth jazz composition that flows with the essence of Earth's natural harmony. The track features warm, soothing rhodes, an enveloping saxophone that glides effortlessly through the melody, and a sonorous, clicky organ adding depth and texture. Through its fluid, gentle transitions, Water evokes the subtle transformations of our planet, mirroring the serene yet powerful forces that shape the Earth and its waters. The artwork complements this vision, depicting the Earth with its life-giving waters, symbolizing balance, growth, and unity in nature.

Life

SUPPORT

Water

Just another sped up and reverb
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credits to: CRXSHRXL

20th Century Fox Brazilian Funk (Sped-Up + Reverb)

EvTheKurrupt

Inspired in part by waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge, Pacific Northwest, USA.

Jerred Seveyka: rhythm guitar
Bret Tobalske: lead guitar, doumbek

Decompression Stop

Cascade

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Kalamata Martini

Damar