How you can be so productive with each track of such obvious quality and at the same time be a family man beats me. You are such an ecclectic creator,something i respect more then any other approach,and the mixing and production is completly pro to the extent i feel a bit ambarrased about my own output in that last regard. I can allways trust on beeing entertained by your humour,innovative instinct and intellectual bredth.What a package!

Always so interesting to read your artist notes while the track unfolds. Loved the title and I can see how it is reflective of your creative/musical ideas...the Leprechaun? Well, that is best description of the edgy impishness in your sound. Very cool Justin! Kudos to music, friendships and collaborations :)

@terrywigmore: That comment had the whole room chuckling for a while. I knew I just had to do a song for it. And it gave me an opportunity to dig into my half Irish side, wondering what kind of music a mischievous leprechaun might make. :D  Thanks for the wonderful comment, Terry.

Very powerful and uplifting track, great rhythm.

love the distorted effects and the deep bass beats

Your music is full of imagination. And so unique. Awesome!!

This is great. I did not expect such sounds. It is like a combination of the atmosphere of 80s music with oriental vibrations !!

May & June

Original Score inspired by the Tade Thompson novel Far from the light of Heaven

Brisbane - Tehani

I Am The Science

Black Hole System

Fly In The Sky

I felt this image, first on insta, needed accompaniment https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc7twIFo-mU/ 
 
'Solian' is a reference to my book Versality https://versality.com and its track https://soundcloud.com/muterial/versality because in it, Solians are all the lifeforms from around our star.

And previously there was https://soundcloud.com/muterial/solar !

Solian

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

Sometimes the synchronicities come together so perfectly, you can’t help but laugh. I’ve been working on this song for a few weeks now; a piece inspired by a charmingly snarky friend of mine, from my favorite chat group. And on the day I planned to release it, I discover it’s also our host’s birthday. So it is with great excitement that I get to dedicate this quirkiest of songs to our dear friend Eddie Shook; the host of ‘Anything Goes’ (now broadcasting on alt-Thursdays on Mixlr (http://mixlr.com/sleepy-bass-radio/); then uploaded to Mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/DJMenamenasta/)). Thank you Eddie, for 4.5 fantastic years (at least, that’s when I joined in. Haha) of great music; and for introducing me to a wonderful new circle of friends. You truly know how to put together an evocative and entertain show; and draw a kind and friendly audience as well.

Now to share some of the funnest things that have resulted from Eddie’s show over the years, starting with the title of this song… *nudges Janine gently into the spotlight*. Thanks to Eddie's generosity, my music has made an appearance pretty much every week since I discovered ‘Anything Goes’. My songs are usually nestled in between a modern day band emulating the electro sounds of the 80s or 90s, and a band authentically from the 60s or 70s (the show is very diverse, as the title suggests). Two shows ago, as my latest creation was playing, Janine made the comment ‘Your music always has this Subversive Robot Leprechaun element’, and everyone in the chat room loved the comment. After a brief discussion, we concluded… I needed to make that song. And so here it is. And thank you, Janine… for being the impetus behind this one. :)

Next wonderful story. Even before I discovered ‘Anything Goes’, Carlos was already a regular attendee in chat. When I first heard his music, I was honestly overwhelmed. My ears were not prepared for his depth and breadth of instrumental skill, and his time signatures quite simply boggled my mind. But after several shows I began to see the brilliance in the structure; and after several more, I began to ask questions. Carlos is truly generous with his knowledge, and he always takes time to explain musical concepts to me. Just listening to the show, I learned so much about music theory. Recently, Carlos generously offered to teach me some music theory basics (as well as how to actually play piano), and now a whole new phase of my life has begun… at the age of 52. And after just a few lessons, I can now play several musical scales and chords (like the Minor Pentatonic scales, as well as finally understanding that whole Circle of Fifths and Fourths thingy). So thank you, thank you, thank you, my friend. I can’t put into words how exciting this is for me.

And then of course there are all the collaborative projects that have resulted from this show (and the connections that I’ve made). I’m now at 20 collaborations/remixes; all with people I discovered (or actually met) on the show… and it’s a spectacular list: Carlos, Janine, Darren and Kelley (Keldari Station), Johanna (jOjO’Star), Stoney (Stone Catcherye), Jason (Asleep with Headphones and Lazy Dada, and also the generous provider of the Mixlr account), Michael (Think Good Audio), Frank and Kara (Honor in Treason), and Cheryl and Bevan (Vague Notion). I’m honored to have met all these talented musicians, and privileged to have worked with many of them. So… many thanks to all of you as well.

So there you go, Eddie. Thank you for everything. Happy birthday, my friend. I hope you are having a wonderful day today. And I hope this quirky little song puts a smile on your face. I look forward to chatting with you again next Thursday. :)

And for the rest of you SC music lovers, I hope you enjoy ‘Subversive Robot Leprechaun’. :D

WTF! The Musical

Subversive Robot Leprechaun

"Song Of Freedom"
Lyrics&Vocals : Special Cecilia
Music&Mix : EMmy W

Find "Song of freedom" on bandcamp : https://specialcecilia.bandcamp.com/track/song-of-freedom-2

To listen to Cecilia's music : https://soundcloud.com/specialececilia
& https://soundcloud.com/spacialcecilia

Song Of Freedom - Special Cecilia & EMmy (Original Short Mix)

Erin Departing

Spatial Enchantment

Another great collaboration with STONERJAZZ! @user-911083679

We considered converting this into a Zed song, but decided it works best as just an extended jam.

The drums were produced with Volca Drum and most of the synths are Minilogue XD. Jeff sent me 3 guitar tracks which are layered here. 2 of the 3 are a bit more subtle and lower in volume.

Thanks as always for listening!

Science Fiction - Stonerjazz & tea are sea

Dans une atmosphère éthérée au bord du Lac, le chant murmuré s'estompe peu à peu, pour laisser place aux guitares rugissantes.

In an ethereal atmosphere on the shores of the lake, the whispered vocals fade little by little, giving way to the roaring guitars.

MURMURES SUR LE LAC     Patrick Picault

remix (remax?) of this great track https://soundcloud.com/scopeotaku/night-train-to-central

night train to central (muterial dystopia remix)

scopeotaku - night train to central (muterial dystopia remix)

Back in the day, the Band of Shadows played nightly.

Scatterbrained

A spicy collaboration between the two great minds of MrMules and the Pharmaceutical Phaggot.  Huge thanks to MrMules for working with me.  I had a lot of fun working on this, and could not have done it without him.  Here are the links to his pages:

https://soundcloud.com/user-402326148
https://mrmules.bandcamp.com/releases

Personel:
MrMules - Vocals, lyrics, drums, bass, piano, percussion
The Pharmaceutical Phaggot - Guitar, slide guitar, piano, bass, sound effects

The Demon Drink

The Demon Drink - MrMules collaboration

Also available on youtube https://youtu.be/BhGbJE1krcY

With #valentinesday just around the corner, I figured why not write a song about starting a new relationship for all of you who may have just met someone new who you are letting into your life.

Don't question it. #listentoyourheart 

chorus

if everything happens for a reason 
is this my season change 
where everything rearranges to fit
a missing puzzle piece 
inside my heart 
that forms
a piece of art
that starts
a happily 
ever after 

Thanks for all your support and much ♡

If Everything Happens For A Reason

Here's the first Anomon & Elliot recording in a New Series of musical conversations in 'The Livingroom', in February 2023. And today (Feb. 21st it's #2 on the SC New & Hot Ambient Chart in North America. 

The tones and textures Tim created on his guitar as we began improvising reminded me of the Erhu.. the two stringed Chinese instrument played with a bow. It felt like we were actually looking out over the amazing horizon in the photo above, filled with wonder. Shortly after, we found our way into the musical equivalent of Para-Gliding over the clouds in very cool n joyous groove that continues to pulse through until the finish.

We hope you'll enJOY, too. 😊

© Gary Courtland-Miles & Tim Elliot 2023
℗ Gary Courtland-Miles 2023 & Tim Elliot 2023
 
Tim Elliot on Telecaster 
Gary Courtland-Miles on Heinztman piano.

The Photo is from the Annual World Garden Photography Contest
© Tony North, who won First place for it.
Titled: Breathing Spaces Blue Tajinaste,
it taken high in La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain.

Tonal Pulse *

Album 13 is a thing now (and free to download on Bandcamp). Go grab ya a copy. :)
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(GrevusAnjl = 'Grievous Angel'; and dates back to the late Bronze age... when AOL allowed only 10 characters in your email address.)

Welcome to my sonic playground. I don't consider myself a skilled musician. I just sculpt sounds to quiet my mind... and often end up with surprising (and typically humorous) results. I do my best to focus on kindness, positivity, respect, joy and silliness; and staying playful as I (refuse to) grow older. My songs help me remember that. I love that I can express my ideas through music and writing... and I love learning as I go. I thank you for taking the time to listen, and share in my journey. :)

- Justin

(PS: All art on my page is my wife's photography; and my photography, oil paintings and digital art. And lately, I've also been using an amazing AI app called WOMBO Dream to generate the art I then tweak in Photoshop.)

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