My 35th byrthday party... Thank you Laurent & Cédric... ;)
Hello my dear friends, this was my last publication here, I was so happy to share all my musical emotions with you all :) listening and supporting all your creations and mixes, this has been the source of all my inspirations & productions. I want to thank you ALL for your unwavering support, as well as my life experiences for emotional inspiration <3 without THIS, I couldn't make all this different music. I hope to see you all, very soon and soon elsewhere. You all know it... you will recognize me... Be aware & attentive, be at peace, love and be loved >3 :) Affectionately......

Turn around live recorded @AiglonGENF2006

District 16

Seul A Marcher

I was looking at old photos of a town gathering in the 1800s for a lynching. I was struck at the carnival atmosphere, the presence of all kinds of people, women and children. This is disturbing but very real and it is NOT confined to America,the South but instead is a sad global problem with religions and "God". Too often I think religions are excuses to commit some of the most awful  human atrocities . Religions,like leader cults(nazis/emperorsetc), seem to blind masses into justifying the slaughter  of the enemy of the day. God in most religions preached tolerance/forgiveness/inclusion and yet these fundamental principles are conveniently forgotten when it comes time to fulfill some self serving goal, monetary/territorial or ego. I wish I knew why

lyrics
glowing yellow sun
clear bright blue sky
leaves are dancing in the wind

sherriff and the barber
the doctor and the lawyer 
all the townspeople are there

just to meet and greet
and to chat about
the news and their hopes and fears

The children all are there
dressed up in their best
blue eyes and many happy smiles

then the time arrives
the crowd all turn their head
they march the black man to the tree

a noose slips round his neck
they pull him up on high
so his legs can swing free

there's heard a horrible crack
that splits the morning air
the children look up and they stare
as his legs they shake
and his body quivers
until he hangs there still and limp

then the children turn around and finish up their games 
on this bright and sunny day

now it's time to go
they hear the parents say
off to church to learn to pray

"praise God??really??

praise God??what are you thinking?

We lost our 16 year old beagle Buddy Guy today.  Remixed and releasing as a tribute to our Buddy

Nipped In The Bud - a tribute to our Buddy Guy

Autumn is almost upon us in the Northern Hemisphere as Summer disappears as another Cycle dawns...and this ol' world keeps spinnin' on.  

May you enJoy the Energies released, 
and feel their Rhythmic Flow beneath your feet!

© Gary Courtland-Miles 2025
 ℗ Gary Courtland-Miles 2025

Cycles and Seasons *

Surfers like Us ….. composition, all guitar parts, arrangement, mix and cover picture 

Hi Everyone!
Hope you enjoy the vibe of my brand new song!
Thanks for listening and support! 😎🎸

With a special dedication to my friends from The Eclectic Collective:
Carl, J.J., Josh, Ken, Mark, Stephen and Tez 🌟
Many thanks for your friendship and love, guys!
   Artur

Surf Collective

29Sep25
Created 10 years ago. This a slightly polished version of that track 😊

Strutolus

Back in office I can't get my fingers of that jazz thing. I'll try next time. 

Escape In The Moonlight

Cast of Characters:
Cgmaness – @hiddenhands-760647700 – Chris – acoustic guitar, synth, and composition
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark –- vocals, lyrics, mix, and production
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken -- drums
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – four string fretless Warwick bass
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – Fender Stratocaster electric guitar
J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell – piano, B3 synth voice, synth sax, and JJ's angels (voice synth)
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– master and production

This song started as a project that was begun on his guitar and synth, then shelved by our master songwriter, Chris. He always gives us magic to work with, and as soon as he shared this one with the rest of Eclectic Collective, we all jumped on it.
  Mark heard his part first, and set about writing some great lyrics to sing with his solid, inimitable voice. His lyrics are about a hypothetical future where we've turned to technology in search of human connection, only to realize that it has only isolated us more, and that we really already had that connection to begin with. The narration is from a future perspective, like all this has already happened, and its speaking to us from the future, almost like a warning. 
  The rhythm section was still absent, though, but not for long. Ken added his groovy, perfectly in the vibe drums to it next. Josh, of course followed soon after, now that he had drums to work with, by adding his fretless four string bass to the song. Now that it was sounding like a well rounded piece, Tez came through with some thrilling guitar solos that you hear throughout. JJ first added some piano, B3, and sax to the song, then later completed it with his psychedelic synth and divine voice synth that provides the "choir" you hear in there.
  Now that it was all in the bag, Mark spent considerable time and effort mixing it, then turned it over to our resident pro Stephen for the mastering.
  This is one of our favorite songs we've ever done, and it reminds us all of both Pink Floyd and King Crimson. This is a great example of what the team is able to do with a really solid, yet open musical seed, provided by a master composer. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it.
Original lyrics by Mistermark:
The wind by the seashore, the wash of the waves
the sand on your skin and the glance that you gave
the sounds of the carnival we left it all behind 
there were words left unsaid at the back of your mind
how could I have been so blind?
It was so long ago now it’s just you and me 
it seems I've forgotten the way you like your tea
the house becomes quiet as the guests head for home 
the garden’s been gathered and the kids are all grown 
on their own

“The robots will help” they said “it’s better this way”
“there’s no need to work and there’s more time to play” 
our leaders assured us we’d never go poor
and nobody questions the truth anymore 
but what did we do it all for?

 
Our science sustains us like fine works of art
but are we closer together or farther apart?
we’re each on an island alone on the sea
the ocean between us expands rapidly
is this where we wanted to be?

 
It was so long ago now it’s just you and me 
it seems we’ve forgotten the way it used to be
machines tried to help us but something went wrong
the future we wanted was here all along
The wind by the seashore, the wash of the waves
the sand on your skin and the glance that you gave
the sounds of the carnival we left it all behind 
there were words left unsaid…

Faded Fortunes - Eclectic Collective

Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/mrbouzouki for the kiwi construction kit all the way from New Zealand.

According to the chatbot:
🪶 Musical Characteristics
- Playful Soundscape: The track incorporates quirky rhythms and unexpected tonal shifts, mirroring the kiwi’s shy nature and the kakapo’s eccentric nocturnal habits.
- Layered Textures: Synth pads and percussive elements create a lush, forest-like atmosphere.
- Narrative Flow: Rather than following a traditional verse-chorus structure, the piece unfolds like a short story or sonic vignette.
- Cinematic Quality: Echoes of Dee Zee’s past work (The Glass Forest, Crimson Skies) show his penchant for atmospheric, almost film-score-like compositions.

🐦 Symbolism & Interpretation
- Kiwi: Represents groundedness, introversion, and subtlety. Its presence in the track is conveyed through soft, earthy tones.
- Kakapo: Known as the “owl parrot,” it’s rare, quirky, and nocturnal. Dee Zee reflects this with playful, offbeat rhythms and unexpected melodic twists.
- Contrast: The interplay between the two birds symbolizes balance — quiet resilience versus eccentric flamboyance.

🎧 Listening Experience
- Mood: Lighthearted yet thought-provoking, perfect for listeners who enjoy experimental ambient music with narrative flair.
- Audience: Fans of Brian Eno, Boards of Canada, or cinematic soundscapes will likely appreciate Dee Zee’s approach.
- Replay Value: Each listen reveals new details — subtle background sounds, tonal shifts, and hidden motifs.

The Kiwi and the Kakapo

“The flow state is our most powerful weapon against the intense rationalization of our lives.” Denny Zeitlin. Denny Zeitlin is not my father. Also see Cecil Alexander.

According to the ChatBot, and who am I to argue, Dee Zee’s music style is a blend of classical and electronic elements, which creates a unique and original sound. He writes, plays, and records all the tracks himself, using various instruments and software. He is inspired by artists like Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Brian Eno.
Some of the features of his music style are:
•	He uses repetitive patterns and motifs, which create a hypnotic and rhythmic effect. He also experiments with different time signatures and polyrhythms, which add complexity and diversity to his music.
•	He incorporates ambient sounds and textures, which create a rich and atmospheric sound. He also uses effects and filters, such as reverb, delay, distortion, and glitch, which add depth and dimension to his music.
•	He explores different moods and emotions, which range from dark and mysterious to bright and cheerful. He also uses contrast and dynamics, which create tension and release in his music.
•	He combines acoustic and electronic sounds, which create a balance and harmony in his music. He plays various instruments, such as piano, guitar, violin, and drums, and also uses synthesizers, samplers, and drum machines.
Dee Zee’s music resonates with those who appreciate a fusion of classical sensibilities and electronic innovation. 

According to me I’m an independent musician, writing and recording instrumental electronic progressive rock on Roland synthesiser workstations, although the original ideas for tracks often come from iPad soft synths (I use the Animoog and Jordantron) or the piano [not the piano so much due to arthritis in both hands - at least the keyboard has lighter action] or guitar.  

After playing piano from a very young age I played keyboards in the London pub rock group deEssen.  My original influences were probably Caravan, Camel, Ultravox, Jean Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Pink Floyd and The Doors, with a sprinkling of Yes, Genesis, King Crimson, ELP, PFM, Greenslade, Deep Purple, Mike Oldfield, Vangelis…  These days, when I’m not listening to you on SoundCloud I listen to Iamthemorning, The Resonance Association, Ozric Tentacles, Joe Satriani, IQ, Threshold, Steven Wilson, Lacuna Coil, Liquid Tension Experiment, The Flower Kings, Spock’s Beard, Led Bib, Thank You Scientist, Big Big Train, Eloy, Magenta, Wobbler, Frost*, Simon Phillips, Jean-Luc Ponty, Renaissance, Arena, Izz, Jupiter Fungus, The Tangent, Karfagen, Lunatic Soul, Hania Rani, Madis, Nik Bärtsch, Neil Cowley, The Messthetics, The Necks, Antoine Fafard, GoGo Penguin …

Keep uploading great music and keep smiling!

The Kiwi and the Kakapo

Dee Zee

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