Nicole - vox
William - tunage
Polina - cello
video:
https://youtu.be/JnA3xvzYVIU

the collector - Will & Nickerty

This is a song that started with Ian (IPG1 aka Lou) and his amazing vocal stem, of which I really identify with the lyrics. He has a plethora of vocal stems, so if you're interested in making a hip hop song, you did hit him up. He shared this psychiatrist l particular one with Tez (Llanpsych), who put a beat and guitar on it. Tez then sent it to me, and I added the bass and the synth. Then Tez put the solo part in there along with the effects. he mixed and produced it, and an excellent job he always does, too. This is my first foray into making hip hop, though I've listened to plenty. Hopefully there will be more to come.

Purple Microdot (with IPG1 aka Lou, and Llanpsych)

THE RETURN OF LIGHT
The freezing night is still and thick, but it’s darkness will soon be broken,
The end of longest day ahead and the start of a the new day to come. 
Amidst the snow and biting air, the heartbeat holds steady, 
Anticipating Spring ahead and what the new light of day holds unspoken.

The dancing rays, sky set aglow, bring warmth and light, 
Languor and strife come to a peaceful end, 
Bringing in a change, whence the days will start to bright. 
The solstice, half way through the season, gives a happy mend.

The promising return of warm and gold, 
Sparkles of life and beauty, both will unfold. 
The spiral of life and gift of hope, 
Breathes fresh life into the lands that we roam.

-Dan

As always I really enjoy your comments, likes and shares!

All music, arranging, composition, guitars and percussion by Daniël van den Berg, January 2023
Guitar: Joan Cashimira, modelo 145, spruce top w/ cocobolo sides and back, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), 2015
Recorded using an Apogee MiC.
Percussion arrangement in Auria
Mixed in Auria, masterered in Auria and Final Touch

Solstice - Part 3 - The Return Of Light | Dan van den Berg

Where will the inspiration come from? Perhaps frond the sound of a stream? Perhaps from the sing of a bird? Or mayby something that boils inside you and found a way out?

ILLUMINATION NUMBER ONE

With birthday songs the audience shrinks to one, but I thought I'd share this little shortie with the cloud, must be someone out there celebrating a birthday! https://youtu.be/FGR5NxxHUAA

Auspicious
That’s what I’d say
Yeah, that’s the word of the day
When you’re sober it’s fine
But if ya drinking moonshine
It’s kinda difficult to say

Au-shish-pous
It might sound like that
Specially if ya been knocking it back
But hey Guy you’re amazing
On this au-shish-pous occasion
Happy birthday from Burt Bacharach

Auspicious

Space Development

Wind Ensemble breakdown:
0 - 1:50
Soprano Sax (x2)/Flute(x3)/Alto Sax/ Clarinet(x2)/Tenor Sax(x4)
1:50 - 2:14
Oboe(x2)/Clarinet 
2:14 - 2:55
Tenor Sax(x 5)
2:55 - 3:30
Tenor Sax solo
3:30 - 3:55
Soprano Sax/Alto Sax(x2)

Photo: Samuel Worth Chapel (built 1836....recently restored after many years) c/o Sheffield General Cemetery.

Lost Temple Blues

My amazing friend Jake passed away in May aged only 26. He was an amazing singer, poet and creative wizard. His parents recorded his heartbeat and asked for friends to compose music with it if they could. I will miss you always, Jake. Taken far too soon.  💕🎵

Thanks to my lovely Sander for mastering. ❤️

https://youtu.be/MMebQaU7k60 
And for making this beautiful video. ❤️🎶

THE WIZARD (for Jake)

Shimmering Echoes

De la fusion jazz-tango aux rythmes afro-cubains, en passant par la contemplation zen ou les nouvelles techniques percussives, cet album produit avec l'IA explore les nouveaux territoires arpentés par la guitare classique.  

World music fusion

For Good Love (Original)

THE NEW ALBUM OF MY BAND THE HYPERSONIC FACTOR  CALLED BELEVOLENT BEASTS IS OUT NOW!  AVAILABLE ON ALL STREAMING SERVICES!
featuring:
Jason Rubenstein - Keyboards, Piano, compositions, arrangements and producer
Mirko Borach - Bass and compositions
Tom Hipskind - Drums
Dan van den Berg - Electric and Acoustic guitars, compositions, arrangements, synthesizers
https://thehypersonicfactor.bandcamp.com/album/benevolent-beasts



Check my SOLO Album here! https://danielvandenberg.bandcamp.com/album/short-tales-for-three-guitars

This site is for my musical avatar or alter ego. Architect/partner/company owner by day, I find myself playing guitar and writing these tracks in afterhours, at nights, evenings, when in need of a dose of guitar sounds. You will find a wide range of guitar oriented music, ranging from Jazz to Blues, Flamenco to Classical, Rock to Fusion. And many collaborations with some great musicians.

I have been playing guitar since I was 11 years old, largely self-taught and have tried different styles and instruments: Renaissance lute, flamenco guitar, classical guitar, steel string guitar and electric guitar with which I have been playing in styles ranging from rock and metal in my early years to classical music, some American Folk music, jazz rock, prog rock, flamenco nuevo and fusion.

It’s been a splendid time here so far, in collaborating with a lot of brilliant musicians on SoundCloud and sharing ideas and the passion for music. 
My collaborations are with musicians that I have a deep respect for and have a mutual appreciation for real instruments, and musical styles that focus on letting the instruments “shine”. 

Here is some technical data:
Currently I am using Amplitube and Auria on an iPad as DAW with Final Touch for mastering. For acoustic recording I use an Apogee microphone.

Guitars are:
Fender AMERICAN ELITE STRATOCASTER® HSS SHAWBUCKER, 2016
Fender Stratocaster Squire (first edition: JV-series)
Ibanez JS100, Joe Satriani model
Evh Frankie Striped MN Relic R/W/B

EVH 5150 Series Standard Stealth Black EB guitar
Fender American Professional II Stratocaster HSS Olympic White RW
Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HSH 2PT CM Mahogany Natural
Paulino Bernabe, Taller de Guitarras, Model-50, 2001, classical concert guitar
Marín, Modelo Estudio /9 Calidad, 1997, Malaga, Spain, flamenco guitar
Joan Cashimira, modelo 145, spruce top w/ cocobolo sides and back, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), 2015

I hope you will enjoy my music.

Daniël van den Berg
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