un nouveau chill, avec essai de guitares et effet "space"

cœur d'étoile

Some more planetary observations and musings with the help of the Original Star Trek episode The Return of the Archons.
                                                     
When I was a kid
I struggled and I hid
Preteen horde, tuned out, ignored
Those moments on their grid

My obsessions turned confession
All conform and compromise 
The follows and suggestions
Accept and actualize 

And now it feels the same
They are checking, counting names
The ones who don't fit in 
Expose, extort and grin

Neighbour against neighbour
Grandpa's gun up on the roof
Galaxy of gangsters
Grade school bullies after you

Aaahh you're not of the Body
You be shabby, sick and shoddy
They say, “Desist, Deplane and Deport”
Aaahh you're not of the Body
We like the golden, gloss and gaudy
Not you…You will be absorbed

When I was a lad
I was labeled brash and bad
Schoolyard brawls, slurs etched on walls
Their ugly ironclad

And now it feels the same
Angst and anger, bringing blame
Time to pick a side, patriotic pride
A dangerous children's game

Aaahh you're not of the Body 
We want the hero and the haughty 
To fight, fight, fight… go to war
Aaahh you're not of the Body 
Let's keep the nice but not the naughty 
And you…you will be absorbed 

                      The medium's the message
                      The message is clear
                      Red hour, purging power
                      The Festival Fear
                      School day selections
                     Still in front of me
                     Reddits and Podcasts
                      Theaters of hate
                      Forecasting of futures 
                       The marches to great
                       A planet fantastic 
                      Sponge job soliloquy 

Aaahh you're not of the Body 
The fratty feel and glitterati 
Behind the prayers and shares, lies the sword
Aaahh you're not of the Body 
Wish I could get beamed up now by Scotty
Before they say, “ You will be absorbed"

             


You Will Be Absorbed

Professor Pezhman Mosleh – Iranian Composer – Poet – Writer / Cinema Philosopher and scholar in music history
Professor Pezhman Mosleh is the first person in is a pioneer in Iranian neo romanticism style. And according to SABC News (South African Broadcasting Corporation) he is inspired by Beethoven and Chopin in composing music. The Nelson Mandela World Foundation also recognized his dedication to Mandela, which Nelson Mandela himself had heard, and honored Professor Mosleh for his “cultural contribution to promoting peace and raising global awareness.” This work was also published on the website of the famous European newspaper, Le Monde.
According to the Iranian Cinema Press Agency, Pezhman Mosleh is a musician who intertwines philosophy with music.
The world’s youngest pianist, four-year-old Ava Sadeghipour, is a student of Professor Mosleh.
Comments:
Dr. Irvin David Yalom, one of the most prominent intellectual figures in the world and one of the most influential psychiatrists and authors of the 20th and 21st centuries, has written about Professor Pezhman Mosleh: 
"I've received many tributes but none touched me as yours did. You are both a musician and a fine poet. An eminent Iranian composer, Pezhman Mosleh, has honored me with this gift."  
Professor Rebecca Goldstein, a renowned philosopher and author and winner of the National Humanities Medal in the United States, has also spoken in a note about the beauty of the union of philosophy and music in Professor Mosleh’s work:
“Professor Pezhman Mosleh’s work is a unique music and an artistic treasure.”
The Nelson Mandela World Foundation also recognized his dedication to Mandela, which Nelson Mandela himself had heard, and honored Professor Mosleh for his “cultural contribution to promoting peace and raising global awareness.” This work was also published on the website of the famous European newspaper, Le Monde.
Mosleh is the only Iranian artist whose works have been described by media outlets such as SABC News as inspired by Chopin and Beethoven; yet, they believe that what pulses through his melodies is not merely a Western legacy—these works are deeply intertwined with the roots of Iran.
This mysterious interweaving of the subtlety of Western thought and the warmth of the Eastern soul is the very unique essence that sets Mosleh’s art apart from others.
"Music Information Center of Poland" believes that the music of Mosleh is close to Zbigniew Priesner’s works, who is The renowned Polish composer and creator of the scores for Krzysztof Kieślowski’s movies.
Dr. Ruthellen Josselson, the outstanding psychotherapist, researcher, editor of the APA journal qualitative psychology, has also said: “Professor Pezhman Mosleh is a true artist whose work touched me deeply”.
Dr. David Spiegel, Professor Robert Holub, Daniel Dennett and Dr. Molyn Leszcz —prominent figures worldwide—have also praised his works and ideas.
Yael Goldstein Love, American novelist, editor and book critic, co-founder and editorial director of the literary studio Plympton,, said: “The Prof. Mosleh’s work is deeply moving and beautiful.”
Master Milad Kiai, an outstanding Iranian composer and musician, says: “The great artist, Professor Pezhman Mosleh, have always been the pride of Iranian culture and music.”
Master Mohammad Nouri, one of the greatest singers in the history of Iran, wrote:
“Pezhman Mosleh is the voice of thought within music.”
Professor Mohammad Sarir, Chairman of the Board of the Iranian Music House, expressed his appreciation for Professor Pezhman Mosleh by saying:
“He is a master who has performed my works in a beautiful and worthy manner.”
He also praised Professor Mosleh’s valuable achievements in the fields of culture and thought, emphasizing their profound significance.
The works and activities of Professor Mosleh have always transcended the boundaries of art and have also been influential in the philosophical, educational, and social fields.

Reperformance of the Song Estrangements: Pezhman Mosleh

This is a re-upload of a track that was recorded a few years ago.  It was originally recorded in 2023, and it consists of 3 different segments of sitar and drum jams spliced together with subsequent sitar and bass tracks added after.  Drums were played by Mick Mack, sitar and bass by Gremescer Fuckburger.  I generally like the way it turned out, but I always wished I had tuned the sitar better before recording.  I have edited this track a bit to fix some of the tuning issues, but there is only so much I can do.  Either way, I hope you enjoy.

Orchid (Remastered)

A new song......
Lyrics: 
In our mind is where it lives
In our thoughts and desires 
Wanting, longing and craving
This thing we all call peace

Throughout the dawn of time
We fight and conquer 
Mostly for land and gold
Not for this thing we all call peace

Peace is only a dream 
Peace is only a dream 
Peace is only a dream 
Peace is only a dream 

We argue and fight with one another 
For our ego we have to be right 
To seek compassion and understanding 
In our journey for this peace

Once we have what we have taken
We just are not satisfied 
The thirst for more is always there 
Not for peace, that’s just for dreams

Peace is only a dream 
Peace is only a dream 
Peace is only a dream 
Peace is only a dream 

Mastered Track: Distrokid Mixea
Music and Lyrics by Len Bennati FM Folk 2025
Image: revac film's&photography

Peace is Only a Dream

Check out joerxworx on #SoundCloud
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Shout out to Jörg for the VST recommendation. This is my first time using this world of wind instruments.. I got it to have a Duduk!

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SOLO: World Synth
Worked out at $79.20 if you use their current coupon code of SOLO20 (This is on the banner of shop webpage)

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Shout out also to Mark. Very lucky to work with our Canadian friend through EC and musical collabs, but Mark seeded this whole idea with a comment about going to the dark side with music


Check out Neowakan (Aileen Asatouri) on #SoundCloud
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Also shout out to Aileen who introduced me to Duduk properly last year

Here's the Duduk Jedi Master...
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The whole idea of embracing melancholic music as a package for me is an incredible therapy and has been since I was a very young. Adagio for Strings by Samuel Barber, Inspector Morse Theme Tune by Barrington Pheloung and Gabriel's Oboe by Ennio Morricone would be the three big examples that come to mind. The first two in particular... Then a more popular example from that period of my life would be All by Myself by Eric Carmen. That sits up there as a brave wtf song that's just incredible in it's vulnerability. More recently Id put Exit Music for a Film by Radiohead in a similar beautiful mind bending melancholic box.

The song image is a picture of a sunrise over my back wall and in the foreground is the micro world we never really see. It's moss growing on the wall and for me it represents visually, perspective is everything. We can't see the world like an ant does unless we get in amongst the weeds and get close to look. Even then it's difficult to share the same point of view an ant has.
I guess that can be an analogy of where your soul goes in the land of melancholic music. Although it can invoke feelings of sadness I think that's therapeutic for our overall beings. I think maybe psychologically, like a poem can do also, we are reflecting our emotion with something words as plain language cannot fully explain but where sound and poetry maybe can do a better job of helping them materialise for you. So they become a solidarity of sorts for those hard to understand feelings we all feel from time to time in our lives. A safe reference that maybe forces you to feel them instead of oppressing the feelings


Instrumentation

43bpm
Tuning 440Hz A
Key A minor (A hat tip to Armenia where Duduk is from)
-Mellow Duduk 1 low drone run and 1 melodic run played on keyboard
-2 x runs of Tremolo Acoustic Guitar (Ovation)
-Airways pad in Logic mirroring Duduk drone played on keys
-Middle Eastern Kit with roots rock beat
-4 vocal runs - Two Low & Two mid
-Piano played on Keys
-Electric Guitar Lead


Melancholy of Mystery

Good meandering mind
Knead this mystery
Warm sound sine waves
To cool great history

Sad for some
Tranquil for this one
An aide to not fear pain
Through music and sum

From mountain flutes of finest native
To slow bent strings move contemplative

Dawn drama drowns a mind afraid
Good mind prepared through sounds that save

These sounds are sage
'Fill in true meaning
Soothe honest zen
With deep thought streaming

Heart pounds a rush
Thrill of uncertain
New found feeling
On fear we pull a curtain

Good meandering mind
Knead this mystery
Warm sound sine waves
To cool great history

Sad for some
Tranquil for this one
An aide to not fear pain
Through music and sum

Dinnseanchas of history
Melancholy of mystery
Filling true meaning
Mellifluous streaming

Melancholy of Mystery

My sister Cindy wanted me to write music for her. It is becoming increasingly hard to play and that makes me sad.  I have lay so far back in my powerchair that I can't see the controls. I can't tolerate sitting up, it's too hard to breathe. Some days I can't even get out of bed.

My son attached a projector to my computer so my screen is now 6'x4', and I have a small keyboard I hold in my hand. So I try to keep up, but it takes much longer to do anything. ALS is not easy to deal with. It's important to stay positive and make good use of the time I have left.

Something To Remember Me

this came from the first drum take recorded in my new downsized studio. kids needed larger rooms and my partner, Monika Jean, moved in, so sacrifices had to be made. most of the drums are gone. what you hear on this track are odds and ends i could squeeze into a corner. floor tom as a kick, broken hi hat that wont open, etc etc. surprisingly i tend to enjoy frankenstein drum sets more than full ones. the whole "making something out of nothing" spirit tends to inspire me most. 

Grand Thought

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