Best of the Cloud 26 09 2020

Movements of ApproachToSilence & Friends 20/7

Oct 2020 part1

Ponying Up the Playlists: Thanks for all you kind words and playlists on You Listen! Pt. 2

As During this Year 2020 World Knows Lot of Troubles... We All are Going Through Lot of Various Feelings... Music Can Express it So Well...
For this Last Episode of this Friendly Playlists Season, I Made 2 Parts... One is More Up Tempo  & One is Slower Tempo. So There is 2 Sets in Harmonized Mood... I limited each Set to 50 tracks, for give the opportunity for SC members to show support to all tracks in it... as well as to be able to share the both same time... Hope you will all enjoy it :)
Thanks in advance to everyone who like the Playlist  <3 <3 <3
Special Thanks to the yet very supportive one, some are in this Playlist as I know they will give at least a like to everyone in it :) Thanks also to friends making too Playlists... Wish I could include more friends in my latest Sets, but they are so many :)

The Episode 4 part 1 is > https://soundcloud.com/user-883466627/sets/new-feelings-keep-coming-new

& Here the links to the first 3 others episodes :
https://soundcloud.com/user-883466627/sets/still-waiting-for-better
https://soundcloud.com/user-883466627/sets/freedom
https://soundcloud.com/user-883466627/sets/music-keeps-going-on-new-1

NEW FEELINGS KEEPS COMING-New Season-Episode 4/4 part 2 Soft Tracks

Wonderful collaborations

Paploviante turns into a heavy funkmaster here with his Strong Together collab.  Had to join him again on this great one.  Paul Racle's such a fine bassist, Musican and producer, and that deep sense of rhythm nails this.  But Paul is doing everything - except for a couple synth lines on the left side.  So much fun to groove here.   Follow Paul's outstanding music:  https://soundcloud.com/paul-racle

And for a playlist of our music together:  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/playing-with-paploviante 

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Strong Together - Paul Racle / Jamie Rhind

Music composed in 2014 only with native Music Studio 2 instruments.

Back then I only used MS2 and Alchemy.

One of the last compositions before using kv 331 and other synthesizers.

It is fully remixed and equalized.

Image by Kellepics  (Pixabay)

I have 7 new tracks, but due to the covid 19, I can't edit them properly in my "sound studio", which is no other than my car.

It’s an old theme, but I will appreciate your opinions.

Take care.

The ghost kingdom (TR)

Flock Of Zombies! - The Beginning Of The Festival
https://soundcloud.com/jcs-807293158/flock-of-zombies-the-beginning-of-the-festival

Zombie Hunter's Grief IMAGE ALBUM
https://www.amazon.com/Zombie-Hunters-Grief-IMAGE-ALBUM/dp/B0912B56C5/

amazon

Zombie Hunter's Grief

This is a track about nothing, but sound, Lol

Ten Thousand Light Years To Nowhere

Oh Janelle, thanks for your fantastic lyrics and vocals! :)

Lyrics, Vocals: @the-real-janelle from @juniperoband
Music, Mix & Mastering, Guitars (Tele & I don't know), Bass (P), Drums (AD2) and Mello Keys: @bonetender

========== Lyrics ==========

The golden curtains
Are burning down
This great palace I built
Is falling to the ground
And I pay no mind, no
While everybody’s losing theirs
And I cut the ties
No longer while I look behind

Go forward, what are the odds
Of not finding nothing
Keep forward, pushing strong
Their words mean nothing

Their words mean nothing (8x)

You would always say
That you never had enough
When you had it all

Having everything was never
Quite enough
What do you want?

A restless need won’t let you sleep my friend
What do you want?

Having everything is a bless and a course
What do you want?

Sometimes things don’t matter at all
At all times you should be who you are
Life as we are, we are, we are, we are
To live life as we are, we are, we are

©Janelle & Bonetender 2020 All Rights Reserved

You can be king

You Can Be King (ft. Janelle)

Here's a pretty latin original Spanish Summer, with Barcelona's Sam Mendez's tasty soprano sax and flute.  Annie Smart adds the expressive vocals and beautiful texture with her harmonies.  
Sam Mendez:  https://soundcloud.com/santi-caballero
Annie Smith:  https://soundcloud.com/annie-smart-1

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Spanish Summer - Sam Mendez / Annie Smart / Jamie Rhind

Sign Of The Times is a passionate motivational inspirational song about how each and every one of us can contribute to solving the problems of the world. Pick your cause and be the change you wish to be/see. By taking those tiny micro/macro steps, it will surely lead to a better, new and improved sun shiney-world. We can absolutely play our individual/unified part to the best of our ability while here on earth. Let's take action now and stand together to change the things we can...and yes believe me, we can!

Thank you Dear Jörg for being my best friend, for always believing in me...On the very first listen, your magnificent energizing Feeling track sparked the big excited-bliss-joy in me...I fell immediately in love and Sign Of The Times came out of my mouth right then and there...just like that it simply flowed out into the universe with melody and lyrics...I'm so truly blessed to have you as my friend first and foremost and even more so to have the greatest opportunity to shine together with you on the sonic dream song Sign Of The Times...With Love and Gratitude, Always, REKHA - XO

Sign Of The Times | Music by Joerxworx | Music & Lyrics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | NEW Electronic, August 9th, 2020

Listen to the amazing music of Joerxworx here: https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx

Sign Of The Times - Music by Joerxworx

Sign Of The Times - Music & Lyrics by REKHA a.k.a REKHA - IYERN [Fe]

Intro Vocal Improv

Oh...Oh-Oh-Oh
Ah-Oh
Oh-No

Come on let's have the talk
The talk about what's good for, for this world
To address how our planet is in a mess
Come on people let's stay united, together
No matter what the weather

Sign of the times go with it
It's the sign of the times got to move with it
Sign of the times be with it
The sign of the times got to flow with it
Flow with it, flow-flow
Go with it
It's the sign of the time got to move with it
The sign of the times go with it
The sign of the time got to flow with it
Groove with it, come on

People. let's hold hands together
It's time to talk, do the talk
Address all the mess we have caused

Oh Yeah-Ee-Yeah
The sign of the times got to go with it
It's the sign of the times move with it
Sign of the times got to groove with it, flow with it

Feel the troubles they're only escalating for the worst
We gotta do something before we burst, combust all around
All around is combustion, pollution, frustration...
Gotta take some action for the good

Oh groove with it
The sign of the times got to move, move with it
It's the sign of the time go with it
The sign of the time come on flow with it, flow with it
Sign of the time, sign of the times
Sign of the time got to move with it
It's the sign of the times got to groove with it
Come on sign of the time got to flow with it, flow with it

We gotta be strong, strong, strong
We gotta hold on, hold on
To hope, to faith, to all what's good
Good for each and everyone of us
Sign, Sign, Sign, Sign
Sign of the times

Original B & W Self Portrait by REKHA - IYERN [Fe]
Cover Art & Graphics by Joerxworx

Music Mixed & Mastered by Joerxworx in Germany
Vocals Composed & Produced, Recorded & Performed by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] at IYERN [Fe] RECORDS in CANADA

Sign Of The Times

Sign Of The Times | Music/Joerxworx | Music & Lyrics/ REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | Electro-Rock Aug/2020

Eklektikos - The Colloquy
August 2020
Duration: 2:55
Artwork: John-Marc Ventimiglia
Part of the Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/bruce-klepper-1/sets/ekleltikos-triptych

Eclecticism was first reported to have been practiced by a group of ancient Greek and Roman philosophers who attached themselves to no real system, but selected from existing philosophical beliefs those doctrines that seemed most reasonable to them. Out of this collected material they constructed their new system of philosophy.  The term eclecticism comes from the Greek ἐκλεκτικός (eklektikos), literally "choosing the best".  Colloquy is defined as a gathering for discussion.  

The music of "Eklektikos" brings together the instruments and rhythms of many diverse cultures to create a unique world music.

For Tuned Water drums, Alpine Zither, Shakuhachi, Darbuka, Koto, Morin Khuur, Rako Bowls, strings, flute and percusssion

Eklektikos - The Colloquy

Watch the video and listen to You Listen while soaking in the vibes of Mexican agriculture circa 1950s here: https://fb.watch/2tXYb4EpAr/

I deeply recognize the disparity in ways natural and human disasters affect different groups of people and the need for greater equality of care. I also recognize that I live with many privileges that others do not have. And with these recognitions, I still believe there is space for us all to have a gratitude practice while passionately endeavoring for positive change.  

I am grateful for all the accumulated creativity and work of our ancestors that lead to the eventual creation of the internet and SoundCloud which has enabled us to remain artistically connected during this period of increased physical isolation. 

May everyone’s seeds be fruitful and multiply.

Jonathan Beckenstein: Rhythm Guitar, Fake Steel Guitar
https://soundcloud.com/jonathan_beckenstein
Calebass: Guitars and Song Art
https://soundcloud.com/calebass
Jon Lock: Bass
https://soundcloud.com/jon-lock-5 
Janine Levinson: Vocals
https://soundcloud.com/janinelevinson
 the Couch King: Lyrics, Vocals, and Production
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com
Russell Sinfield: Mix, Master, and Campfire Leader
https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield
The Chaos Cookhouse: Studio
https://chaoscookhouse.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:

We thank this seed with its potency
To bring forth fruits so copiously
With opened hearts and festivity  
4 20 days of ceremony 
 
You listen
Oh, you listen
We’re thankful that 
You listen

You listen
Yea, you listen
In the morning dew
You glisten

We honor you with crimsoned desire
Following Nanahuatl who jumped in the fire
May your sacrifices continue to inspire
And bring forth gratitude until we expire 

The days are long and the weather is hot
We call on the rains to weather our crops
Bless the labor of men and divined thought 
Honored to sacrifice for all that we got 

We thank this seed with it’s potency
To bring forth fruits so copiously
With opened hearts and festivity  
4 20 days of ceremony 
 
We be handing out the alms for the love of Xipe Totec
Got the gods in the house garlands all around their necks
Sitting on sheaves, leaves of tzapote 
Honoring renewal of life and all that is holy 
Flayed in the way maize loses layers 
With hope of vegetation we given up the prayers
Flayed in the way maize loses layers 
With hope of vegetation we given up the prayers

Jonathan Beckenstein, Janine Levinson, Jon Lock, Russ, Calebass & CK - You Listen

I have reworked this old classic from Cecilia and myself and as always when you rework something it is getting very different from the original.
If you feel at the end that you hear George Zamfir - it´s not him, it´s all guitar :-)
I hope you like the track and enjoy this new fresh version.

@spacialcecilia Vocals and Lyrics
myself: guitar, bass, drum programming, keyboards and mix and mastering

Mysteries Part 1 2020 Reissue feat. Special Cecilia

Mysteries Part 1 2020 Reissue | Special Cecilia & N.o.b.S.

Backing track: Paploviante and Friends
https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/boundless-paploviante
Vocal: Special Cecilia
https://soundcloud.com/specialvocals/waiting-for-your-sunshine-standing-in-the-moonlight
https://soundcloud.com/specialececilia
Lillithe adding: Piano, Horns, Strings, Beat, Synth

Waiting for your Sunshine / Standing in the Moonlight / Cecilia, Paploviante & Lillithe

Proud to present this collab, Dave kindly invited me to this sax feature. The artwork is a screenshot of his original artwork. And here is his post and SC chanal: https://soundcloud.com/daveheffner/keepup Enjoy and visite his channel ! Concept, composition, instrumentation, final master is made by Dave !!! The tenorsax by me :-)

Keep Up - by DAVE HEFFNER - feat joerxworx on tenorsax

https://soundcloud.com/specialvocals/aca-meme-planete - this free acapella by Special Cecilia was the icing on a track I've been working on.  I've used a vocal pitch tool to make the vocals suit my track, so if there's  any strange effects: my responsibility - I hope I succeeded ! Enjoy !!! ------ My solo: played with the Akai EWI + the awesome Respiro VSTi by imoxplus / Belgium

Enfants de l'Univers // Vocals & lyrics by Special Cecilia

Upbeat Celtic vibes for my new arrangement. Hope someone enjoys! 😊💕🎶🎤🎹🎻

WORLD OF OUR OWN

YouTube: https://youtu.be/sJ9onzxQSTM.  10 yr old Arianna sings about hope for her future. Title, first verse and chord progression co-written. Anna sings backup and does an amazing bird sound.
LYRICS
VERSE1
Opening the window,
Hearing children play.
Looking out the window,
Welcoming the day.
New day!
New day!
VERSE2
Birds singing in the trees.
Sunny skies above.
Scent of roses in the breeze,
Inviting us to love.
New Day!
New Day!
VERSE3
We will walk together,
Through this bright new day.
We will walk side by side.
Together, we will stay.
New Day!
New Day!
VERSE4
Taking time to listen,
To what others say.
We create the future,
By what we do today.
New Day!
New Day!

DAVEHEFFNER.COM

New Day (ft. Arianna & Anna Rader - vocals)

Sensitive And Emotional Being

Music video at https://youtu.be/Wi1L68Be-JY

Very easy listening, soft and atmospheric fumbling on my piano. 

This is simply improvisation and experimentation on chord progressions I am working on for one of my most recent (and on going) compositions. 

The piece the theme is derived from is still under construction but I hope to share it soon.

P.S. For the wonderers, photo of the moon taken through a telescope in a beautiful garden in East Malling. 

The Dream Theme (Improvisation on a theme)

One year later - 
dedicated to my father.
@ApproachToSilence2  - 26.9.20 [Teaser]

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6nPKnF9Gpt8uI2INzrgxGz
Deezer:
https://www.deezer.com/de/album/175960172

ApproachToSilence_2020

Erinnerung

Repose

Part 2 of 266
Installments to be released every Saturday.

Part 1: https://soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim/taffeta-part1

The TAFFETA Playlist: https://soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim/sets/taffeta-a-266-part-musical

TAFFETA | Part 2

Impromptu N°66 « The 7 Planets » for Piano
Sun - Moon - Mercury - Mars - Venus - Jupiter - Saturn
Composed and Recorded on Saturday, September 26, 2020 - Piano Bösendorfer
Franck Douvin © 2020 Piano Impromptus and Recordings
Thanks for listening. I hope you'll enjoy!
Video on YouTube : https://youtu.be/tbqzGm8l3gE

Impromptu N°66 « The 7 Planets » for Piano

Take a trip beyond the future into the realm of the unknown with Gina and I As we venture into another time and place
Gina Strings & Synth
Me Synths Drums Piano Bass, well everything else Lol
Check out Gina Stuff
https://soundcloud.com/gina-wood-837506330
Thanks Gina

Beyond The Future - Electric Express Man & Gina

"The Beautiful Mind" appears in a "bandlike" environment with acoustic guitars, acoustic drum sets combined with some melodic electronics. Maybe there is some space for vocal installations too? Thanks for listening to this tune.
Cheers,
-Tom

20200929 Tom Laukemper Music Productions Rheine Germany
Coverart by Dani Wilson
All Rights Reserved

Future Scourge! - "The Beautiful Mind"

For my dear little friend. Such a powerful little character, jolly and loving.

This is rather rough round the edges and I'm sure it's not the final draft. I had more trouble than usual for some reason, so headphones or speakers highly recommend. 

I will record everything again once I'm properly set up. For now, I'm just putting feelers out. 



Evie's Neon Imagination

Firstly on easy listening 6/4 bars, I cut some notes out of the main theme so as to give it dynamism, and finally obtained a prime amalgam of 17 quarter notes. I hid any recognizable thing in the accompaniment, and for the organic lines (voice and guitars) I tried the strong rhythm would not fix too much the melodies, first paying a lot of attention, and finally ... just letting me go.

Translated lyrics:

Oídos sordos (17 negras)  /  Deaf ears (17 quarter notes)

Quiero gritar todo lo que siento, estando solo;  /   I want to shout out everything I feel, being alone;
pero gritándolo al viento y si no contesta,  /  but shouting it at the wind and if it doesn’t answer,
dime, ¿de qué me sirve? (bis)  /  tell me, how does that help me? (bis)

Todos los vientos conocen mi historia  /  All the winds know my story
pero no hacen nada.  /  but they don’t do anything.
¿Será que no me oyen? (bis)  /  Perhaps they don’t hear me? (bis)

He estado aquí y allí gritando como un loco,  /  I’ve been here and there screaming like a madman,
pero todo sigue igual.  /  but it’s all the same.
¿Será que no me oyen? (bis)  /  Perhaps they don’t hear me? (bis)

Quiero gritar…  /  I want to shout out…

Ahora sé que no sirve de nada;  /  Now I know it’s no use;
el viento sois todos que callais al verme,  /  all of you are the wind, silent when you see me,
y dejáis que hable y hable,  /  and letting me speak and speak,
y dejáis que hable y hable y hable.  /  and letting me speak and speak and speak.

No creo que vuelva mañana  /  I don’t think I’ll be back tomorrow
a escuchar vuestro silencio.  /  to listen to your silence.
Quiero encontrar a alguien. (bis)  /  I want to find someone. (bis)

Quiero gritar…  /  I want to shout out…

©1995 E-RUIZZO – ®2013 FRANCÉS RECORDS ;)
Image: "Red eared cactus", photo by Ruizzoidman

Oídos sordos (17 negras)

I was so pleased to be asked to orchestrate this wonderful piece by the accomplished and amazing Gary Courtland- Miles. known as  Anomon! https://soundcloud.com/gary-courtland-miles .. Please visit him for some amazing compositions.
Composer, piano: Gary Courtland- Miles
Orchestrated by Gina Wood
Copyright: Gary Courtland -Miles and Gina Wood 2020
Published: Gary Courtland- Miles  2020
Thanks Again Gary !

Galactic Streams  -Anomon  and Gina Wood

Colorado Songwriter, Electronic Musician, Producer. ASCAP member. Ballads, Dance, Rock, Electronica, Jazz, Hip Hop, with a mix of everything else. All original compositions with live artists on most tracks. Piano study began at 5 years old, continued through university study and incorporated with electronic music since the introduction of MIDI. Have taught, consulted and composed electronic music. Primary platform is Pro Tools, with which I also do training and consulting. Open to collaboration. More information at my website.

New Day (ft. Arianna & Anna Rader - vocals)

Dave Heffner