The Saddest Word of all is Love

the saddest word of all is Love
it cries tears that turn its head
to gaze on the arguments of the undead
as they pretend to fight for life
under the shadow of another dark night
where upon the dying deeds already done
it treatens to break the hearts of everyone
to speak a spoken word so rare - so kind
under the shadow of another distant kiss
two hearts prepare to miss each other
one has given her heart to another
under the shadow of another dark night
two eyes wallow in the sadness of life.

Poem by S.D. Clifford (https://www.facebook.com/sdcliffordpoetry)
This piece is dedicated to Alison

The Saddest Word Of All Is Love

Drama, mystique intrigue, love - everything that makes up a romantic separation in the old black and white movies.

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Départ Romantique [Re-Recorded October 2015]

First uploaded: October 12, 2025
Playlist: Works in Progress

From the composer: Written for mourning, coupled with a growing anger and sense of helplessness. 

The Funeral

Op. 4 No. 3

A pensive yet evocative melody describing a change of seasons in an elegant rubato that I hope you will enjoy...

Technical details

Guitar: Martin DCPA4
Tuning: DADF#AE

Audio interface: Audient id14
Guitar signals: 2
One running through an Audio Technica AT 40/60,
The other through a few pedals... 
Electro Hamrmonix POG Nano Polyphonic Octave Generator
Line 6 DL4 delay
Strymon Blue Sky Reverb

Cello's: Logic Pro software instruments



Autumn

Original soundtrack for promotional film advertising Kabana, a New Mexico-based boutique jewelry manufacturer and store with national US distribution.
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Her Dawn

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The Letter | Oliver Sadie feat. Deryn Cullen for 82/92 Productions

Composed by @dan-cullen & Deryn Cullen 
Cello performed by Deryn Cullen 
© Striking Media Music

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Forest Dawn

About Intermezzo D'Anniversaire by Danae Vlasse: This piece is a Theme and Variations on the famous Op118 No2 Intermezzo by  Johannes Brahms. It develops my favorite 8 measure theme from the original work and was specifically composed in the style of Brahms. The second section in this piece is built on specific pitches such that it incorporates a message for the recipient of the commission "Joyeux Anniversaire Karen" ("Happy Birthday Karen").

Winner: MTAC Composers Today 2014 First Place in Composition "Advanced Work" Category.

Winner: Radio Music Awards 2016 "Best Classical Recording" Category.

The piano score is available for purchase - contact the composer for information! 

PS: A BIG Thank you to Daniel (Zeitfaktor) for his help with re-mastering this audio file! :-)

Intermezzo D'Anniversaire (remastered by Zeitfaktor) :-)

Composed, performed & produced by Deryn Cullen

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The Juniper Tree

Composed by @dan-cullen 
Performed & produced by Deryn Cullen

Terraform

Terraform (composed by Dan Cullen; ft. Deryn Cullen)

Discovery

Cellist, composer, procrastinator.
I work with my other half, @dan-cullen writing music for sync libraries, film, TV and for the consumption of those who love a bit of cello in the mix.

Forest Dawn

Deryn Cullen - Cellist