07 - Cuantas Veces

"Tea with Debussy & Pärt in Casablanca" is a musical dream that bloomed during my vacation in Havana, Cuba. Inspired by classical masterpieces from Arvo Pärt and Claude Debussy, I envisioned an imaginary encounter with these esteemed composers in Casablanca, over Moroccan tea.

Commissioned by a dear friend and talented violist Vincent Delorme, this piece is not an imitation of their styles but rather a heartfelt conversation between us. It embodies the essence of typical conversations in Morocco, where we all speak at the same time, meandering from topic to topic, and experiencing numerous changes of atmospheres, tempi, textures, and fragments of thematic material.

It begins with minimalist touches, a nod to Pärt's recent works, where the piano introduces serene arpeggios, intertwining with heartfelt viola melodies. As we delve into our tea time, I incorporate some of Debussy's harmonic vocabulary. 

Throughout our harmonious dialogue, the piece mirrors the dynamic nature of conversations in Morocco. We experience moments of collective excitement, where the music swells with vibrant textures and lively tempi, as if everyone is speaking at once. Themes and motifs emerge and intertwine, mirroring the meandering nature of our discussion as we navigate from one topic to another.

As our musical journey unfolds, our collaboration celebrates cultural fusion, weaving together Pärt, Debussy, and my artistic zest. Each voice contributes to the narrative, inviting moments of wonder and contemplation through our shared inspirations.

Tea with Debusy and Pärt in Casablanca

Tea With Debussy and Pärt in Casablanca - World Premiere (Live Performance)

3:00 AM

A composition I'm extremely fond of, feauting one of my most dearest themes which I simply had to repeat it in the Coda.
As a musical piece it is straightforward, and unassuming in its texture and scope, but I believe it has a certain fable-like, enchanting feeling, thus the poem title, although structurally it is very close to a sonata. 
I might continue tweaking this piece, but overall it is finally finished.

Poem for Piano, F Minor

THE RED SALT BLUES ( Live in Rome )

Perfect Future

Pauper's Weed

I start a new project from scratch. I try to mix my progressive rock influences with electronic sound to create a kind of original mix. It is quite difficult to select a specific genre for me but I hope to create a good feeling to my listener.

Initiation

Bravery

Surf And Sun (resurrected)

Mid tempo pop rock song written, arranged and played by John Hardman.
Original Recording at The Mews Studio Sunningdale. Remaster 2024 by John Hardman at Rockbarn Studios.
Vocals & guitars - JH
(c)(p) 2024 Swamp Music UK & Swamp Records UK for all territories.

My World remastered

This is another melodic rock track, recorded with ableton using a Marshall 8100 and the GTR 5 plugin, which I can highly recommend.


Earth Patriot - In Vain

I bled my heart out
while I was with you
all the things that I missed out
will never come true

all the love that I spend to you
went down the drain
I turned to my friends
being left out in the rain

love comes - love goes
it`s always the same
all the things that we build up
all done in vain

you cried your heart out
while you were with me
all the things that you planned out
will never come true

all the love that you spend
went down the drain
you turned to your friends
being left out in the rain

love comes - love goes
it`s always the same
all the things that we build up
all done in vain

3:00 AM

GJK

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