Fantastic music! You both made a marvellous piece of music!

What a beautiful track! Love the soundscapes!

This is almost tear inducing, absolutely well done

'Translucent Times': lyrics, song and voice by Marianne Lihannah and keyboards, played and composed by Paul Landry. 
It is a personal reflection of life after having had a very challenging year in 2019 and then experiencing the corona virus nightmare in 2020.

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As the name of the piece suggests, it was composed and written by an individual named Seikilos. 
The arrangement to Seikilos' melody played with a Nyckelharpa, lyre and Choroi flute is composed, sung and played by Marianne Lihannah
The lyrics were originally in Greek, I have made a more poetic translation, rather than exact, both in English and in Danish, of the original lyrics, which reads:
hóson zêis, phaínou
mēdèn hólōs sỳ lypoû
pròs olígon ésti tò zên
tò télos ho khrónos apaiteî.

While you live, shine
have no grief at all
life exists only for a short while
and Time demands his due.

Seikilos epitaph is the oldest surviving complete musical composition, including musical notation, from anywhere in the world. The epitaph has been variously dated, but seems to be either from the 1st or the 2nd century CE. The song, the melody of which is recorded, alongside its lyrics, in the ancient Greek musical notation, was found engraved on a tombstone (a stele) from the Hellenistic town of Tralles near present-day Aydın, Turkey, not far from Ephesus. A town that was part of Ancient Greece but is now part of Turkey.
While older music with notation exists (for example the Hurrian songs), all of it is in fragments; the Seikilos epitaph is unique in that it is a complete, though short, composition.
This gives us a glimpse as to what the music of Ancient Greece was truly like and the piece is still being performed today. As the name suggests, the piece itself is an epitaph, probably written to honor the composer's deceased wife or the muse of music. 


The Stele is now kept in a museum in Denmark, where I come from, so I thought it fun to translate the beautiful words into a poetic Danish translation as well. Each verse is sung in a slightly different way. As there is a debate as to where the emphasis is in the meter, each verse has a different emphasis because of the different translations in 2 languages.
A possible alternative way of rhythmizing the Seikilos song, in order to preserve the iambic ('rising', di-dum) feel of the rhythm, was suggested by Armand D'Angour, with the barlines displaced one quaver to the right. When I sing the song a second time in Danish, I am using this alternative way.
The verse in English, which I sing first, I sing using the more well-known way of putting the emphasis.
It is a Hellenistic Ionic song in either the Phrygian octave species or Iastian tonos.

In addition to the lyrics, another piece of the puzzle is the inscription engraved on the stele that reads, “I am a tombstone, an image. Seikilos placed me here as an everlasting sign of deathless remembrance

 it, which reads in Greek:
eikṑn ḗ líthos eimí. títhēsí me Seikílos éntha mnḗmēs athanátou sêma polykhrónion.
A free translation of this reads: "I am a tombstone, an image. Seikilos placed me here as a long-lasting sign of deathless remembrance."

Dedication
The last two surviving words on the tombstone itself are (with the bracketed characters denoting a partial possible reconstruction of the lacuna or of a possible name abbreviation)
Σεικίλος Εὐτέρ[πῃ]
Seikílos Eutér[pēi]

meaning "Seikilos to Euterpe"; hence, according to this reconstruction, the tombstone and the epigrams thereon were possibly dedicated by Seikilos to Euterpe, who was possibly his wife. (Euterpe is also the name of the Muse of music). Another possible partial reconstruction could be
Σεικίλος Εὐτέρ[που]
Seikílos Eutér[pou]

meaning "Seikilos of Euterpes", i.e. "Seikilos, son of Euterpes"

Seikilos Epitaph

Seikilos Epitaph | Song of Seikilos | Oldest complete song | arrang. by Marianne Lihannah

A piano improvisation, recorded in the spur of the moment.
Mixed and mastered by Nadjib Gamoura.

Before Midnight

Swinging, dreamy and at the same time a bit wistful, the solo piano piece "Spin" tells about the first steps of our life. First cautiously, then a bit more courageously and finally euphorically dancing full of joie de vivre, until we had the feeling to float and started to go our own ways.

Spin

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Interstellar Echoes is a captivating orchestral piece that seamlessly blends electronic elements into its arrangement, creating a mesmerizing and otherworldly soundscape. The haunting melody is carried by a sweeping string section. As the song progresses, it builds to a crescendo. The result is a powerful and emotive musical journey that evokes the vastness of space and the mysteries of the universe. Interstellar Echoes is for people who loves the fusion of classical and some electronic music elements.

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Interstellar Echoes

In the mesmerizing symphony of existence, the melodies of our story unfold. Soar, the enigmatic traveler, emerges from the depths of a rainbow hole, a portal of swirling hues that signifies the chaotic tapestry of life's trials and tribulations. As he steps into the interior, a luminous realm of ethereal beauty, his gaze is met by an ever-burning spark deep within his being—a radiant soul yearning to illuminate the unknown.

Yet, destiny weaves its enigmatic threads, and Soar finds himself transcending beyond the limits of familiarity. In this new dimension, his essence entwined with the cosmic fabric, he discovers his form transformed. With a single eye, a unique vessel for perception, he navigates the vast expanse of this enigmatic universe. His face, once a reflection of identity, has now dissolved into the infinite abyss, leaving behind an eternal mystery.

In this boundless realm, Soar becomes both an explorer and a conduit of emotions. Every sight, sound, and touch reverberates through his ethereal existence, connecting him to the grand tapestry of life. Despite the loss of all that was cherished, Soar revels in the precious gift of discovery. He walks the uncharted paths of his new self, embracing the fleeting moments of joy, vulnerability, and awe.

Through the symphony of sensations, Soar unravels the profound truth that lies within the measure of a being is not confined to physicality or remnants of the past, but in the boundless spirit that resides within. And as he journeys further, drawn by the magnetic pull of the unknown, he carries within him the echo of a forgotten memory—an indescribable whisper that promises a revelation, a revelation that may redefine the very essence of his existence.

Soar, in this metamorphosis of forgotten identity and newfound wonder, dances with the universe, an embodiment of both humility and resilience. In his soul's yearning for purpose and connection, he embodies the human spirit's capacity to embrace the beauty of the unknown and, with every step, to unravel the tapestry of existence itself.

Beyond the Rainbow's Veil

Beyond the Rainbow's Veil: A Transcendence and Discovery Journey

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And you have arrived at the end of the day. You accomplished a lot of things during your day and now you feel relaxed in bed with a happy face, staring at the ceiling and planning what to do tomorrow. Life is good and the sense of satisfaction for a very productive day is a great sensation that make you feel the pillow even softer than  it is. Close your eyes, you did good today.

Another Day is Gone

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🎃 Best of Halloween Vol 2 🎃

Get ready to dive into the spookiest sounds of the season! "Best of Halloween Vol 1" brings together a thrilling collection of royalty-free music, perfect for setting the eerie vibe at your Halloween party, haunted house, or any project needing a sinister twist. From spine-chilling beats to haunting melodies, this playlist captures the essence of October nights, where shadows dance and the unknown creeps closer. Download it now for free and add an extra scare factor to your projects without worrying about copyright.

Whether you're a content creator, filmmaker, or just looking to add some creepy ambiance, these tracks will deliver the perfect Halloween soundtrack. Enjoy a mix of eerie soundscapes, dark electronic grooves, and bone-rattling rhythms, all ready to make your Halloween unforgettable!

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Death Can Be Sweet 🎃 NO COPYRIGHT MUSIC FOR HALLOWEEN 🎃

It's finally here, for Bandcamp Friday, the follow-up album to fan favourite A.I.N Tower Broadcast: Demiurge Matrix Technologies, Here is Tower Broadcast 2, Infinite Celestial Unravelling. A Behemoth release and bigger than what came before.
At a whopping 70-song track listing, I encourage you to dive in and discover what this behemoth-sized release has hidden away  Currently out only on Bandcamp, soon Soundcloud as well. For fans of electronic, experimental, plunderphonics, ambient, driftwave, computergaze.

A.I.N Tower Broadcast 2 ( Infinite Celstrial Unravelling)

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This song is a musical inspiration from a beautiful painting by Patrick Gamble, called 'Light of the Pleiades'. Remixed and remastered in 2020 and a slgtly shorter edit. #SCFIRST
Goddess of The Stars is from the CD, 'A Sound for Sore Souls' by the duo Elyssia.  UK based musician and composer Paul Landry and singer Marianne Lihannah from Denmark
Keyboards, synthesizers and electric guitar by Paul Landry
Mezzo soprano - Marianne Lihannah
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Elyssia (Paul Landry and Marianne Lihannah), an Anglo - Danish duo creating new age music, ambient music and progressive rock with beautiful female vocals.
This channel also features songs by Marianne Lihannah in various genres

Goddess of the Stars

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