This is such an epic work. For me it evokes what it might have been like for the Athenians in 404BC as their great city was under siege. It captures the urgency, fear, determination and bravery of these people in existential danger, but with signs of hope as the track progresses. Fabulous music!

An epic sonic tapestry capturing the drama and intensity of a siege. The blend of Eastern-inspired percussion, sitar-like sounds, and Elpiverse's expressive vocals creates an atmosphere that is both powerful and moving. A masterful collaboration by all involved 🎶❤️🎶 – Chapeau!

Awesome and epic track! Fantastic vocals and instrumental performances! Great collab!

It's a wonderful music that conveys a mysterious atmosphere ✨ And it's dramatic 🎶

Dark Honey

Cast of Characters:

David Marconi — @david-marconi-917184705 — electric guitar, bass, foundation synth plus midi percussion and assorted traditional voices, production, mix, and composition
Elpiverse — @elpiverse — Elpi — vocals, vocal composition and production
Ron Lewis — @ron-lewis-779503933 — synth 
TexMex Shaman —  @texmex-shaman — Stephen — sitar and mastering
Mistermark — @user-432503709 — Mark — talking drum
Llanpsych — @llanpsych — Tez – electric guitar
J.J. Terrell — @j-j-terrell — JJ — synth flute and ambient synth
K2 and the Three [and the Four] — @k2andthe3, @k2-kara — Ken — drums and percussion
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary) — @josh-clary-1 — Josh — 5-string fretless bass
Elpi's husband — artwork (created with the help of AI)

This song began with David, who wrote it on the guitar, synth, and bass over a programmed beat he created. He and Josh met more than two months ago and decided to do a collaboration, based on mutual enjoyment of and respect for each other's music. Dave had this song pretty much fleshed out, although it was still a skeleton when he offered it to Josh, who, of course, got the rest of the Eclectic Collective involved. 

Dave asked us all to compose our own parts for the song, so we all got to work right away doing that. We all realized that the first order of business would be to get a real beat on this, so Ken accomplished that task with some dynamic, Eastern inspired drums and percussion, which he plays throughout the song. JJ then stepped in and added his best eastern flute magic. Stephen was next with the perfect-vibe sitar you hear in the first two sections. 

Josh came next to add his five-string fretless bass to the mix, augmenting David's high, staccato bass with his deep, low tone bass. Then, for the third section, where David's Gilmore-esque guitar solo resides, Josh drops out, allowing for Dave's awesome bass playing in that section. However, Josh does come in again towards the end, in the final section, too. Also, in that section, Tez dropped an augmented, harmonic, electric fire, complementary guitar part. Then, David's frequent collaborator and friend Ron added some well blended, ethereal synth to the first section, too.

Once we had the instrumental parts pretty much laid down, we began to discuss getting a woman to sing on this, as David was inspired by The Great Gig in the Sky, by Pink Floyd, and we all agreed. Who we found to do it actually blew all of our minds. JJ, being familiar with her music, contacted Elpi first, and we were all lucky enough that she agreed to do it. Having heard Mediterranean music all her life in Greece, she tapped into what her husband said were her "ancient Greek roots" for her spectacular vocal performance. She finds all the modal notes and places them perfectly throughout her sections. 

But before we were done, Mark came through with some really striking talking drum parts in the first two sections, too. Once we had everything in the can, David took over, both with some masterful editing and production, and with the balanced, dynamic mix. The mix was a formidable task, but he did it with considerable skill, also taking everyone's opinions into account, which is a talent in and of itself. When he was done with the mix, he turned it over to Stephen for the mastering, which the latter did to everyone's satisfaction, as always.

This is the first song the Eclectic Collective has done with David, Elpi, and Ron, and we all hope it's the first of many, as we welcome them into the EC family. They all have some wonderful music on their pages, too, so do yourself a favor and check out all of them, as well. We hope you enjoy listening to this song as much as we enjoyed creating it.

The Siege

The Siege : by David Marconi featuring Elpiverse, Ron Lewis & The Eclectic Collective

'Edifions des temples absurdes' morceau extrait du 3ème album de M'Z intitulé 'La civilisation de la graine ?' sorti en 2022

Ici joué en live au cinéma de Mirepoix (09) lors du ciné concert des groupes du collectif la Barraque, organisé par le collectif La Barraque et l'association Dirt and CPU le 5 décembre 2024 :
https://youtu.be/2P7n5PQgVjI

"La Civilisation de la Graine" le troisième album du projet, est une réflexion musicale sur l'essence de nos organisations patriarcales et notre tendance à nous organiser en civilisations, certes élégantes mais indéniablement injustes, éphémères, violentes et bancales. 8 morceaux pour tenter d'analyser ces phénomènes.

Edifions des temples absurdes :
Le second morceau de cet album est un amusement sur le temps, l'intelligence, le savoir-faire, la science, le génie et l'énergie dépensée à construire des édifices à la gloire de dieux de plus en plus uniques et de plus en plus masculins, concentrant de plus en plus de pouvoir en une seule et unique entité.

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M'Z - Live Mirepoix - Edifions des temples absurdes ( Video In Description)

In the wake of this tragedy the sun still rises over the City Of Angels. Peace and love to all affected and may recovery be swift to revamp this historic city.

Sun Rose Over The City Of Angels

Vocals (Composition, Arrangement & Performance): Elpiverse
Two Guitars (Composition, Arrangement & Performance): @counterworlds-voltage
Mix & Mastering: Elpiverse
Production: @counterworlds-voltage & Elpiverse
Artwork: Elpiverse
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Medusa

Zephyrus abducted and then married the nymph Chloris, transforming her into a goddess: Flora.
The portrait of Flora, together with the scene of the abduction, is depicted in one of the masterpieces of Renaissance art: ‘Primavera’, by Sandro Botticelli (Uffizi Gallery, Florence).

I wrote this song when I was in high school (which means in the mid-70s), so I guess the naivety of the lyrics and the simplicity of the original melody are understandable. Francess (@pianofran : you all know her) worked beautifully on that melody (the archeological version of the song had a definitely different rhythm); we weren't planning to revive the song (the idea was to produce a purely instrumental piece), but the beauty of this piano arpeggio motivated me to give it a try. And so I sang it.
Of course, my gratitude goes to Francess for the magnificent work she has done on this my old music! 🙏

Lyrics (ENG / ITA)

You live in the leaves
of your fears
like a snowdrop
that can never bloom
Sad mechanisms
your tears and your smiles
seek the courage
to break the enchantment

But the wizard who imprisoned you
With golden bracelets
cannot stop the wind
that ruffles your thoughts
and only in little moments
incredulous and light
you imagine that time
listens to your breath

Already the leaves are falling
of your fears
and the wind disperses them
among thousands of plains
Your new smile
like fountain water
chases in the streets
other gazes and new lives

The sky is a hawk
and air a bee
the waters together dance
in your soft fingers
of perfumed musk
you will carry them with you
never more shall you pass
where they still shade
cold, dark bushes

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Vivi tra le foglie
delle tue paure
come un bucaneve
che non potrà mai fiorire
Tristi meccanismi
i tuoi pianti e i tuoi sorrisi
cercano il coraggio
di spezzare il sortilegio

Ma il mago che ti imprigionò
con braccialetti d'oro
non può fermare il vento
che ti spettina i pensieri
e solo in brevi attimi
incredula e leggera
ti immagini che il tempo
ascolti il tuo respiro

Già cadono le foglie
delle tue paure
e il vento le disperde
fra migliaia di pianure
Il tuo nuovo sorriso
come acqua di fontana
rincorre nelle strade
altri sguardi e nuove vite

Il cielo è un falco
e l'aria un'ape
le acque insieme danzano
nelle tue dita morbide
di muschio profumato
li porterai insieme a te
mai più dovrai passare
là dove ancora ombreggiano
cespugli freddi e scuri

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Lyrics: Michele Ansani
Music: Michele Ansani & Francess Harris
Piano: Francess Harris
Vocals and arrangement: Michele Ansani
Composed by Ansani & Harris (1976-2025)
Posted on SoundCloud: 2025, February 14

Flora [with Francess Harris] *

Time Rush

Sound Of Silence

Instrumental version of “Left Behind” — an emotionally charged post-hardcore/modern metal track blending heavy riffs, ambient textures, and cinematic atmosphere.

Perfect for vocalists, video editors, or anyone looking to experience the full force of the music without vocals.

Original version available here: [insert link if published]
Written and produced by Aleh Adler.


Left Behind (Instrumental)

The Dying Day - March of the Enchanted

Architect turned coder, turned singer and songwriter, turned her whole life upside down. It's never too late to surprise yourself.

The Siege : by David Marconi featuring Elpiverse, Ron Lewis & The Eclectic Collective

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