BIG rock vibe going on here. I FW it 100%

OPUS ARTE
Music by Overdrive
Guitars by Brian Butts
Narration by Megwaf

In the 1980s, Brazilian TV aired episodes of an anime called King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. However, some episodes mistakenly came without a soundtrack, which forced the dubbing studio to use instrumental music by artists such as Vangelis, Basil Poledouris and Rick Wakeman to fill the lack of music. That's how, around the age of 10, I had my first contact with Rick Wakeman's Journey to the Center of the Earth.

The impact was unbelievable. All the kids at school were praising the anime's epic soundtrack, unaware that this was the result of a mistake that had only happened in Brazil.

Influenced by the anime's soundtrack, I started using my pocket money to buy vinyl records by these artists - and that's when I bought Rick Wakeman's Journey to the Center of the Earth album. The epic orchestrated intro, the wonderful choirs, the exciting narration and the rock music in the middle of the track, everything was fantastic.

Opus Arte is strongly influenced by Journey to the Center of the Earth. The orchestral sections are complemented by elements of electronic music. Brian Butts' incredible guitar solos embellish the rock sections. And Megwaf's phenomenal narration sets the perfect mood for the listener's imagination.

Hope you enjoy the song.

BRIAN BUTTS
I recommend checking out the exquisite work of guitarist Brian Butts, with his complex and exciting arrangements.
https://soundcloud.com/brian-butts-565934842

MEGWAF
Megwaf's extraordinary narrations are really worth checking out. It's impossible not to be impressed by her voice.
https://soundcloud.com/megwaf

Opus Arte (ft Brian Butts & Megwaf)

By a river or fire river was one of my songs that i wrote over a time of disaster but it came out really beautiful and mellow,written by Gary Hayward.Artwork David Dunn.Vocals and rythm guitar gary hayward,lead guitar kelvin goddard,keyboards the late steve virtue,drum programming john dowie

By a River

Ooh
Ooh

Chasing the tide away
I forgot how to dream
I lost my hopes in the wind again
I forgot how to swim

Drowning in silent cries
Under the stormy skies
Reaching for a sign
In the dark I try to shine

I'm drifting in this duality
That`s breaking this reality
Lost between the waves and clarity
Finding strength in my own gravity

Ooh
Ooh

Walking through shadows I search for the light
Blinded by fears I've lost my sight
My heart whispers secrets in the dead of night
Yearning for dawn I hold on tight

I'm drifting in this duality
That's breaking this reality
Lost between the waves and clarity
Finding strength in my own gravity

I'm drifting in this duality
That's breaking this reality

Lost between the waves and clarity
Finding strength in my own gravity

I'm drifting in this duality
That's breaking this reality
Lost between the waves and clarity
Finding strength in my own gravity

Ooh
Ooh

Gravity

Sitting by the trees. 
Contemplating on the springtime. 
But, now I'm never alone. 
Bout, how I'll never feel the hold of you. 
As you'd do.
Let me tell you something that's a-bothering me.
A monkey puzzle doesn't trouble growing it's leaves.
On the whole...
things are fine...
But I'd sell my soul, for some more time.
Sitting by the sea. 
Contemplating on the ocean. 
A little notion of devotion. 
Oh, how they'd all take-a that potion too. 
As you'd do.
Let me tell you somethings always bothered me.
It's the fact we have to worry about fucking money.
On the whole...
Space flys by...
But I'd sell my soul to the devil for one more try.
Sitting by the...
Out beside the trees.

Let me tell you somethings always bothering me.
Does an ant know what he's doing when he's cutting his leaves?
On the whole...
There's hills to climb...
But I'd sell my soul, to get what's mine.
Sitting by the...
O'er by the leas...
Contemplating on the wonder.
And how I keep from slipping under. 
How I hold it all together for you. 
Just for you.
Let me tell you something that's a-bothering me.
A monkey puzzle doesn't trouble growing its leaves.
Let me tell you somethings always troubled me.
I can't put my finger on what's a-bothering me.

Mixed and Mastered by Woods Studio Norway.


Monkey Puzzle [Woods Studio Norway Mix]

Before I Drown - Robert Grigg & Combstead

Many thanks to my friend Annie Dieu-Le-Veut for the opportunity.
https://soundcloud.com/annie-dieu-le-veut
Even today, modern politicians are educated by what's been dubbed a "manual of statecraft", penned by the so-called Father of Modern Political Philosophy and Political Science, the 16th century Venetian, Niccolò Machiavelli. 

In Machiavelli's book, The Prince, they are taught that no matter how evil the means that they employ are, to achieve victory, the ends will justify those means. Then as the victors, all they have to do is to rewrite the history, to present themselves as the good guys. 
Words:

Last night, I dreamed of Machiavelli,
Who, it seems, hasn’t learned much since the days of the Medici.
His pretext of seizing power for the ‘good of God’,
Was straight out of the playbook of Cesar Borgia....
So it seemed from my talk with poor, deluded Niccolo.

Looking into my eyes and holding my hands
He plied me with cunning plots and plans,
Dripping in evil criminality, and base intent
To create chaos for the existing world order
No means was too foul, not even murder.

The end will justify the means, my dear,
Don’t worry your pretty head.
He said.
I wasn’t buying it, though,
And so I said:

All around us in the world today that we see,
Has been caused by those with such a strategy.
The end doesn’t justify the means, at all.
It is the means themselves which create the evil
Of famine, pollution and perpetual war,
Driven by madness, greed and holy preachings;
This is the end created by your teachings.
We now have nation pitted against nation,
Because the way, the means, IS the destination.

Words and vocals by Annie Dieu-Le-Veut
© Annie Dieu-Le-Veut, April 2024

Music by Combstead
© Mark Combs, April 2024

Cover Art by by pizarro2021 at DeviantArt.

Machiavelli  - Annie Dieu-Le-Veut

Strains ft royaldblr (prod. grayskies

Guitar, Vocals, Bass and Keys by Robert Grigg

Heat

IRA II

The Stone That Makes The Statue was inspired by the band flying into Keflavík and invokes the rocky, bleak landscape of Iceland.

Percussion driven, it is a return to the post rock roots of the 4 piece, melodic keyboards and harsh guitars, melody and intensity, booming bass and atmosphere.

Laxá are: 
Jussi Siglarson - Guitar
Bjarne Guðjohnsen - Bass/Vocals
Matthias Helguson - Drums
Mike Taylor - Keyboards

The Stone That Makes The Statue, new Post rock by Laxá

Blast It (feat. Stephanie McKay)

Eric Lavién is an independent producer/singer/songwriter from Bordeaux, France. His music career embarked on its journey in early 2023. Initially delving into the realms of Rock and Hard Rock. Eric Lavién remains active in the music industry today, writing and producing. His musical versatility spans across genres from Rock and Hard Rock to Pop and Alternative. Possessing a natural talent for crafting exceptional and memorable songs, his career is just beginning to unfold in 2024.

Songwriting for Eric Lavién is not merely a process but a sanctuary, a sacred space where emotions cascade into words, crafting songs that resonate with depth and feeling. Each piece is a chapter in Eric Lavién`s journey, an invitation for listeners to peer into the essence of his being.

Join Eric Lavién on a voyage of musical and emotional discovery.

This journey isn't just about listening to music; it's about experiencing the stories, emotions, that connect us all.

This is my journey through Music. 🎶🙂

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