Grian Óg

Spring 2025

2025, May

Mark Mori

Cartoon Vandal

early so

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Christmas All Day

Voice of the nation

As the Noise of Many Waters

For the Loved Ones You Miss
Winter Solstice approaches (Grianstad an Gheimhridh ) and we arrive at our furthest away from the nurturing light of the Sun on our shortest day ,only in an instant to turn back towards the light and soon begin our cycle to lighter and longer days.May you all enjoy the darkness and the light with those you love . They too will soon return .

Airím Uaim Thú, Grá Mo Chroi ( Miss You, Love Of My Heart)

We are always moving and never in the same place again. It seems better if we take care of all loved ones and the places we live and visit. Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year ,Thanks for all the wonderful sharing of music and Positivity,

Críochnaíonn Aisling Amháin, Tosaíonn Aisling Nua. ( One Dream Finishes, A New Dream Begins )

To our ancestors, the cross-quarter time between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox marked the cosmic beginning of spring. They innately understood how the season was created and timed by the earth's elliptical journey around the sun. They called this phenomenon Imbolg (also Imbolc), deriving from an older vernacular of Irish (Gaelic) it refers to "in the belly", a reference to the swollen bellies of ewes with lambs soon to be born.

Imolg (In the Belly)

Imbolg (In the Belly)

The new album “Fight The Oligarchy” is out now
It is an album talking about the anger and frustration with the world of crime in politics. It can be found on 
BANDCAMP and YouTube and  Spotify know, all other platforms early March. 

https://thebargainbasementbutterflies.bandcamp.com/album/fight-the-oligarchy

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lFWndW-uBd0_lP3HP5WLr8OS2MGVRKxQ4&si=4ep7eEV1Ea1VV63Z

https://open.spotify.com/album/57UjH1Ll9LlRpTUiia2zop?si=FuVHeKBXTE-ACy1_e8Tmpg


Fight The Oligarchy 

We don’t believe all you stupid lies
We don’t need you in our lives 
We don’t believe your shit will set us free 
We won’t be ruled by white supremacy 


Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy

The hate that you fuel will eventually die
The hate that you fuel will consume your own life
You’re just a fungus, you’re just a disease
Your lust for blood will never appease 

Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy
Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy

We will Take off your mask and tear down the facade 
Remove all your power you are no god
Shut your mouth we don’t give a damn
To hell with you and your mother Fucking plans 

Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy
Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy

This is not a game these are lives
This is not a joke we won’t just stand by
We won’t let you take control 
We are more powerful then you’ll ever know 

Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy
Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy
Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy
Fight, Fight, Fight, the oligarchy

Fight The Oligarchy (explicit)

STRIPPED WIP MIXX 3 FT JIMMY Z 13125-M3NT_21-02

La remontée de l'inconscient

The wonderful Artist "The Beautiful Dark " made me the happiest person this week by writng a wonderful piece of music for me and his amazing daughter Matilda painted me a super sunset ,I am so lucky to have been sent such wonderful presents .This track is for "the Beautiful Dark " my best way of describing this feeling or place or sense of being .

My next track will be for Matilda ,thanks so much guys :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Please check out "The Beautiful Dark" 

https://soundcloud.com/thebeautifuldark

An Dorchacht Sciamhach ( The Beautiful Darkness )

An Dorchacht Sciamhach ( The Beautiful Dark )

Cover picture: Albert Bierstadt, "Emigrants Crossing the Plains" (1869): an oil on canvas painting of emigrants on their way to Oregon, inspired by a fifty-wagon train of German emigrants who crossed Bierstadt's path during his 1863 expedition.

Although it is very difficult to estimate the total number of European emigrants, it is thought that from the beginning of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century, around 30 million people left Europe for the United States.

I reworked in the last days on this not particularly original piece, whose first draft is from 2018.
Femal vocals courtesy by La Boutique Studios Dakar; harmonica by Dust Bowl - Vintage Country.
Composed by Michele Ansani (2018-2025).
Posted on SoundCloud: 2025, March 26

Their American dream *

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Invader

Cast of characters:
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Taylor T5z acoustic guitar, Tom Anderson Custom T electric guitar, Gibson Earle Scruggs banjo, Eastwood MandoCaster mix, mastering, production, and composition
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass, played with a plectrum 
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – harmonica, jaw harp, timpany, hambone percussion, and production editing     
This song began with Stephen, who recorded it on his acoustic guitar and bass to a programmed drum track a few months ago. We were all thrilled to work on it, even though it sat in BandLab as a project for almost a month before Stephen separated the tracks, thus allowing us to trickle in our parts. JJ was first to jump on it, because he could before the tracks were separated, as his part is completely his idea. He added the organ that really set up the entire sound of both dominant sections of the song. 
  Ken was first up to the project once the tracks were replaceable, making the wild, driving beat his own. Inspired by both JPJ and Michael Ivins, Josh laid down his bass line, trying to match Ken's energy. Last, but not least, Mark jumped in with the rumbling timpani. He also added the flavorful harmonica, and unique jaw harp you hear throughout, as well. 
  At that point, Stephen also got the idea to add the hambone percussion at the very end of the song, which we all consider a treat, and after showing us how it's done, Mark volunteered his percussion skills to give it a go. Stephen wasn't done with it, though, and still had some magic to sprinkle. He went in and added the howling electric guitar you hear prominently in the second main section. Also, he added the tempting intro with his acoustic guitar and electric mandolin that looks like a Telecaster guitar. 
  Once it was in the bag, we thought it appropriate for our master mixer Stephen to put it to bed, which he did in his always expert manner. Mark did help with the production, though, as he's very good with editing and spotting mistakes that need to be corrected.
  This is a gift from Stephen to all of us, and you, too. It took a lot of teamwork to make the dream work, as always for Eclectic Collective. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Country Ham (Eclectic Collective)

Mental Health Day$

CAN’T YOU SEE
Vocals: Melissa (Ghosthack) Can’t you see
Brandon (Ghosthack) I don’t wanna go
https://www.ghosthack.de
Lillithe: Arrangement and Production
Paploviante: Remastering


Can't you see

ときwaflta

RootWave Grounded

Attacca
: attack at once 
—used as a direction in music at the end of a movement to begin the next without pause.

Movement. .......................................................................  Timeline

1st .............War Cry ......Call to Arms ...............................0.00--1.55
2nd............The Advance to Battle ...................................1.55--2.48
3rd.............The Battle Begins...........................................2.48--3.59
4th.............The Triumphant...............................................4.00--5.10
Thanks to Dennis for his pristine gunfire and airbourne fx....https://pixabay.com/users/dennish18-26151496/
Cover-art :- Marek Studzinski ...https://unsplash.com/@jccards
Orchestration,arrangement,mix and production ...Pablo

Attacca

"Attacca"

Listen to the Birds  is written by Joe DeFilippo and performed by the R.J. Phillips Band, a group of Baltimore musicians. Joe DeFilippo: vocals, bass guitar; Bill Phelan: electric and acoustic guitar; Glenn Workman: piano; Sarah Larsen: fiddle; Sue Pratt: backing vocals; Bill Pratt: drums, backing vocals. Produced & recorded by: Bill Pratt @ the Bratt Studio, Baltimore,MD.




Listen To The Birds

Image by Stablecog AI:

When I came up with my stage name for SoundCloud,
I imagined an old organ grinder with his monkey and money cup,
cranking away on a street corner of an old cobblestone village.
But these days, the street corner was even older, as was the man himself,
along with his old synthesizer. The monkey is long gone, in case you were wondering.

Actually, I was quite surprised when the image that appeared got my glasses and my beard right, and even my blue shirt along with a pocket (where I keep my pocket protecter full of pens and pencils). Heck, it could almost have been my photo.

Ye Olde Synthgrinder

Ray and I improvised this song together, only not at the same time and not on the same continent. Go figure.

You can visit Ray here: https://soundcloud.com/user-364196783-552705040

Steady

“Butterflies are nature's angels. They remind us what a gift it is to be alive.” 
- Robyn Nola

Chasing Butterflies

drummers paradise

Number three of Roger Quilter's "Five Shakespeare Songs" Op. 23, first published in 1921.

Piano by Helen Roberts

It's springtime, be fruitful and multiply ;). We hope you'll enjoy!

Lyrics ( by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), in "As You Like It", Act V, Scene 3)

It was a lover and his lass,
  With a hey, and a ho, and a hey nonino
That o'er the green corn-field did pass.
  In the spring time, the only pretty ring time,
When birds do sing, hey ding a ding a ding;
Sweet lovers love the spring.

Between the acres of the rye,
  With a hey, and a ho, and a hey nonino,
These pretty country folks would lie,
  In the spring time, the only pretty ring time,
When birds do sing, hey ding a ding a ding;
Sweet lovers love the spring.

This carol they began that hour,
  With a hey, and a ho, and a hey nonino,
How that a life was but a flower
  In the spring time, the only pretty ring time,
When birds do sing, hey ding a ding a ding;
Sweet lovers love the spring.

And therefore take the present time
  With a hey, and a ho, and a hey nonino,
For love is crownéd with the prime
  In the spring time, the only pretty ring time,
When birds do sing, hey ding a ding a ding;
Sweet lovers love the spring.



It was a Lover and his Lass (Roger Quilter - with Helen Roberts)

The axolotl named Julio Cortázar watches Julio Cortázar observing the axolotls swimming in the aquarium.
The sister tracks here: https://soundcloud.com/michele-ansani/this-is-them-last-version and https://soundcloud.com/michele-ansani/this-is-us

Here the short background story:https://ambystoma.uky.edu/teachers_materials/axolitbook/AxolotlByJulioCortazar.html
Picture is from Pietro Corrao.

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Composed by Michele Ansani (2025)
Posted on SoundCloud: 2025, May 1

Is this you? *

URBAN SOULS. is a mix of genres,Jazz and ambient, a walk through the maze of streets where each one reveals its soul....

URBAN SOULS. 🎧

Serial lives, where patterns meet,
The unseen ties beneath our feet.
Coincidences, a coded rhyme,
Numbers align, in space and time.
Kammerer’s law, the world unfolds,
Through serial signs, the truth is told
A hat falls down, it spins, it rolls,
Caught by the wind, fate takes control.
In the café, a ticket's placed,
Numbers align, by chance, embraced.
Kammerer’s law, the world unfolds,
Through serial signs, the truth is told
Serial lives, where patterns meet,
The unseen ties beneath our feet.
Coincidences, a coded rhyme,
Numbers align, in space and time

Seriality

Seriality a Hidden Chance

Bealtaine is one of the four major Irish Celtic annual festivals along with Samhain, Imbolc and Lughnasa. It signifies the return of the light and widely observed throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, 
Although May was heralded with joy, an element of the magical lay behind the merriments, with protection against unseen forces given an urgency at this time.
There were curious beliefs around housework in May. It was considered unlucky to dust the house and believed unlucky to get married in May. It was considered unlucky to dig, bathe, whitewash or sail on May Day. Not hearing the cuckoo in the month of May meant certain death for the non-hearer!
 In Ireland, a tree or bush was decorated with ribbons or shells near an individual house. It was usually white thorn, the most potent of faery trees which flowers in May, which paradoxically is considered very unlucky if brought indoors. A green bough hung over the door, woven from sycamore, was also believed to bring good luck.

Bealtaine ( May )

Bealtaine ( May)

Project RESIDUE (Sleeping Though the Good Parts)

For the first time I used an acapella and composed the piece from the melody.
It's an interesting and fun exercise. 😉
I just learned from Frank that the  femal voice is an AI. Too bad! I spent time on this piece so I'm publishing it but you have been warned.
I have released the instrumental version open to collaboration.

PS : The guy who doesn't sing very well... that's me 🙄


Pour la première fois j'ai utilisé un acapella et composé le morceau à partir de la mélodie. C'est un exercice amusant et intéressant 😉

Je viens d'apprendre par Frank que la voix est une IA. Dommage ! J'ai passé du temps sur ce morceau alors je le publie, mais vous êtes prévenus.
J'ai publié la version instrumentale ouverte à collaboration
PS: Le mec qui chante pas très bien... c'est moi 🙄

WannaBe Your Lover  (Use of femal Acapella from Frank Zozky)

This is a 3-person collaboration between Del Griffiths, Mel Meow and me. I hope you enjoy our song. 

An original song by Andrea Brennan (lyrics) and Del Griffiths (music).

Performed here by:
Mel Meow - vocals
Del Griffiths - vocals and music

Lyrics

Let’s walk through the forest
And talk of our dreams
About love beyond boundaries
‘Neath a blanket of leaves

With your hand in mine
We’ll blaze our own trail
Through warm winds that blow
And cold winter snow

Through good times and sorrow
Wherever we go

No darkness can conceal
The light in our hearts
No power so strong
That can keep us apart
No time so long to make us forget
We’re two hands, and one heart

Sunlight through leaves
Cast shadows around
A flicker of panic
My heart races quicker

Wherever you are
I will never be far
And fear can’t control
The joy in our souls

So, grip my hand tight
Everything is alright

No darkness can conceal
The light in our hearts
No power so strong
That can keep us apart
No time so long to make us forget
We’re two hands, but one heart

I look in your eyes
As our fingers entwine
And I believe
Your love is all that I need

I look in your eyes
And I see
Eternity

No darkness can conceal
The light in our hearts
No power so strong
That can keep us apart
No time so long to make us forget
We’re two hands, but one heart

Two Hands But One Heart

The plan is to upload a new track in around a week...Many thanks for all streamings, likes, support...

HOW TO APPROACH A LARGE BONFIRE

This track might test the patience of listeners, as it is yet another iteration of the same idea. However, each version brings a new arrangement and consistently reaches a higher level of quality. The journey of refining this piece has taken me through many phases—some versions were more dynamic and hypnotic, others felt raw and unpolished. Yet, with each iteration, I moved closer to the quality I truly wish to share with you.

It is my deep respect for you, my listeners, that drives me to create a version that feels fresh, distinct, and genuinely good—one that reaches a more professional level. Ultimately, however, the true judgment belongs to the audience.

In an era where music can be generated with a single click, the effort I pour into this uneven battle feels even more valuable. Each step in this process teaches me something new, and my curiosity never fades. With each new recording, I embrace increasingly advanced and demanding sound mixing techniques, allowing me to refine my artistry and push the boundaries of quality. Because of that, I can release new recordings with confidence—whether they are fresh creations or improved versions of earlier ideas.

Best Regards 😘

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Vocal by LOLLIEVOX >  https://soundcloud.com/laurie-webb
Photo by STEVE SOARINGOAK
Music by ɅƉﺍꝚﺍɅNƠ

LOLLIEVOX AND ɅƉﺍꝚﺍɅNƠ - TRANCE HEAVEN | NEXT GEN 2025

The title comes from a famous Irish poem from the 18th century . Cill Chais By Aodhagán Ó Rathaille ,It is a lament on the loss of land ,love and freedom , yet the last line ,this title ,gives a hope for the future ,a wish for a different outcome ,  a wonderful weapon to combat such adversity ,something that is still so important today .

Here's a link to the poem in Irish and English and a guide to some background .

https://irisharoundtheworld.com/cill-chais-by-aodhagan-o-rathaille/

Be well ,shine on  :-)

Ná Feictear é Arís Ar Lár ( We’ll See It No More Laid Low )

Ghosts

This track is about those who at some point in their lives have felt lost and confused, searching for the meaning of their lives and for the path to light.

Lost In Dark

Inspired by the gritstone 'Dark Peak' millstones left abandoned in the 1800s. Over 1,000 of these 2-3 ton stones were left behind when modern methods made them obsolete. Nowadays the quarry sites by gritstone 'edges' are favoured by walkers enjoying the open countryside, which for centuries witnessed the immense effort of cutting, shaping and hauling these massive loads.

Photo (NM) Millstones on my favourite walk below Stanage Edge on the Sheffield / Derbyshire border.

Rolling out the Heavy Load

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FUTURE TALK

Expect another new track in around a week. 

SIRENS SINGING TO A DARK LIGHTHOUSE

Clouds

Manic riff for 2 tenor saxes held together (some of the time) by sensible flutes, 'bass' alto saxes and trad. beat. 
Pic. by NM - from hot air balloon trip in 2007...the first (and last).

Crosstown Dash

Golden Sword (2025)

From a new album coming soon http://pyrk.bandcamp.com

Meeting of the Pharaos

“L’Amour de Love” by Luke

I posted the long version when I only had 50 followers..
here is the shorter version .. it’s one of my favourite compositions.. and yes the “big tough as nails” is a romantic 

Keys & Piano & Synthesizer & Guitar & Drums  by Luke
Created & Composed & Produced by Luke
Music & Track & Album Photos by Luke
Photography by Luke
I use Open A.i for Album art pictures 

                           Beats by Luke©️
                         S c h ü ß m a n n©️

“L’Amour de Love”  by Luke

"She sat beside him, their shoulders almost touching, yet a canyon of unspoken volumes stretched between them—longing for what could have been and mourning what never was.  Each silence echoed with a thousand words neither dared to speak, the air heavy with the ache of both wanting and withholding.  In the quiet, their hearts told stories their lips never would—have missed chances, of the right words arriving too late, or not at all." 

There's this Flemish/Dutch expression "het spreekt boekdelen" which means something like "speaking volumes". In Flemish it means saying a lot, not with words but with a look or a gesture, usually in emotionally heavy situations. I wondered how one would put it if these emotions, however very present and clear to all concerned, would not be expressed at all. Hence the title "unspoken volumes".
I was reading about synth architecture then and wondered how an electric piano would sound like if I had to program it with a DX7. So I tried to emulate it using FM synthesis. The "unspoken volumes" theme came to me while messing about on the keyboard. The choir seemed like a fun contradiction to this idea of something unspoken.

unspoken volumes

perpetual occlusion

This is actually the third version of the song. I felt the original idea I’d roughed out with the keyboard and computer could be more interesting. So I reworked the whole track again (twice) adding several ‘hooks’. These were some vocal ‘stabs’, some keyboard/synth riffs as well as writing ( what I hope ) is a more interesting bass line. I beefed up the drum section too. I hope the fun I had creating it is reflected in the overall vibe of the track. Having said all this, the question is: did it actually work? 


Get Up

- a harmonious marriage between 'no signal' and 'galaxy in your eyes' both from  album 'sad saturn' - 2022

no signal (dust at dawn fanfare)

Conjunction Solstice

Thanks to  the music-makers ,theirs is the universe of bass and treble ,space and time ,creators of new energies ,free to imagine a world of harmonic structure and dissonant entropy.
I love listening to all the music posted and thanks for listening to mine.
Grian Óg