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Butterfly (2021) Anthology CD3 Track 05

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*lagniappe

My improvisation of the Bass part over the song «THUD of Bill Bruford Earthworks », I'm playing on my NS Upright Bass tuned B E A D, It's actually been over 30 years since I've not played Upright Bass, I 've just started back 4 weeks ago playing an Upright bass on september 2024

My Improvisation Upright NS Bass (Steve Roy) over «THUD  De Bill Bruford Earthworks»

Ice Castles (2022) Anthology CD3 Track 16

"In the gentle rain of Elysium, every drop carries a promise of peace and eternal bliss."

Elysium is a mythical paradise in Greek and Roman mythology. It's often described as a place of eternal happiness, peace, and contentment, where the souls of the righteous and virtuous dwell after death.

My composition titled "Rain of Elysium" is an Alchemy Pad used in this production.

I have used a combination of instruments to capture the ethereal and serene qualities of Elysium, and introduced the harp's melody to evoke as a gentle patter of rain. 

With the rhythmic patterns & melodies I have accompanied the harp's melody to create a sense of movement and energy.   I have also experimented with different dynamics to create contrast and build tension and release by starting with the arco strings and alchemy pads to intensify the mood.

With the different harmonic progressions I have attempted to add depth and complexity to the music.  The chord voicing have been used to create a unique and atmospheric sound. 

By layering the Alchemy Pads I have created textures and timbres for that airy yet rich and immersive soundscape & ambient noise to create a sense of atmosphere.

Instruments used in this production are:

1.    Orchestral Arco Strings
2.    Studio Grand Piano
3.    Alchemy Analogue Pad
4.    Bassoon Staccato
5.    Orchestra Oboe
6.    Flute Solo
7.    Orchestra Harp
8.    Alchemy Glowing Pad ModW
9.    Bright Arco Strings
10.  Orchestra Bassoon
11.   Full Strings
12.   Violin Section 2 Legato
13.   Alchemy Pad Rain of Elysium

Composed by
Heidi-Marie Arapa
Produced in the
ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia 
22.10.2024

Rain of Elysium in A Minor

New song written by David Cooper and Glen Granthem.

Music - Glen Granthem
Lyrics - David Cooper

All instruments - Glen Granthem
All vocals - David Cooper

Watch video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XP8Lievat3g

From the new album The stories that we tell: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mdGD8gSUC4gYRKKk6GT2dVYW4p86DcLx8

Lyrics by David Cooper:

She waits on the railway platform 
Same time every night
She takes her usual seat and waits there
But the train never arrives

She’s been waiting there a long time 
It’s all she can do
Wishing for her man to come home
But it never comes true

Chorus

For forty years she’s been there
Been waiting for that train 
And wishes her dreams will come true
But it never comes, it never comes

He went to war; it seems a long time 
A long time ago
But she only sees it one way
In her mind, it’s like yesterday

Chorus

Solo

Break

He’s never coming home etc

She gets up and makes her way home
With tears in her eyes
And the one thing that she knows
Waiting is futile

He’s never coming home etc

He's never coming home (Cooper/Granthem Collaboration with Video)

Train to Scandinavia Is an album of new age, electronica and ambient music recorded entirely on sleeper trains and hotels in Scandinavia during an 18 day round trip from England to the Arctic by train. It captures the atmospheric and beautifully haunting landscapes of the far north during the winter months.
© 2015 Paul Landry Music
℗ 2025 Ditto Music LTD

All Rights Reserved

Free Download

Trondheim

Sirens: Amnesiac No. 1

A Moment In Time (Full Album on Spotify)

Heidi-Marie Arapa, known online as #ARAPAMusic, has cultivated her creative world on Soundcloud since discovering the platform in 2012. This space serves as the outlet for her diverse musical talents, where she composes, plays, and produces a wide spectrum of genres. Proficient in piano accordion, piano, and two synthesizers, Heidi-Marie orchestrates her sonic visions using Logic Pro X DAW. While her journey on Soundcloud unexpectedly led her into electronic music production, she also enjoys lending her voice to a touch of jazz. Since 2012, she has dedicated herself to music composition, production, and sound, undertaking orchestration and global collaborative projects. Heidi-Marie shares her creations openly, appreciating any resonance her music finds, and understanding when it doesn't.

New Album Released 29 August 2024

https://heidimariearapa.bandcamp.com/album/classical-compositions-2024

Album "Greetings From Australia" with my dear friend Wiesenberg 
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/31YvZRb2A16PoZBUmx5y0s?si=0c13ba6b19494de0

https://vimeo.com/846466472

I also feature my talented friends whose profiles I occasionally rotate on my profile since joining the Soundcloud Community, they have encouraged & supported  musicianship & creativity.  I cannot thank them enough #greatfriends #trust #respect

https://spotify.link/1e82g87w3Db
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6L1qFzNenl1bRHGtDkK6gW?si=4ba561ca84df41a1

https://www.instagram.com/arapa_music/

https://linktr.ee/ArapaMusic

My parents listened to Franz Liszt - I still have the original record so I ended up a fan.  My music teacher was the late: Anatoly Miroshnyk (born August 19, 1923 - died July 14, 2011) was a Ukrainian composer, pianist, teacher, musician and public figure.
https://musical-world.com.ua/en/artists/miroshnik-anatoly-mikhailovich/

We often think of talented musicians as folks who start young and advance their skills via the finest education available to them. While this is certainly true in some cases, there are plenty who realised many of their artistic capacities without the aid of specialised instruction or a degree in music. 
#patience #perseverance #persistence #perspiration #nevergiveup

Thank you for visiting my profile. 

https://www.abc.net.au/triplejunearthed/artist/heidi-marie-arapa/
https://youtube.com/@ARAPAMUSICPRODUCER

Where words leave off, music begins.. Not everyone has the ability to compose music I also sing Jazz & Blues with musicians on Wikiloops a truly amazing community.

 I've always been passionate about music composition and fortunately the internet & technology made it possible to build a community in the clouds.

Find my global music journey since 2012 below:

https://linktr.ee/ArapaMusic

I've been tested by an examiner from the Australian Conservatorium of Music & apparently I have perfect pitch and blessed with the ability to accompany any musician, add hooks to any genre - as a singer I’m not great but who cares thats why most is spoken word.

I have my own style - either you like it or not -  always open for collaborations

🎤I have no fear of perfection - will never reach it 🎧   I don’t have the perfect voice nor am I aiming to be the best I'm only human with a passion for what I love music is in my heart.

Thank you to all who believe in me and MOST OF ALL my amazing Mentor thank you Sir for encouraging me to NEVER GIVE UP it all takes time and practice.

My mixing & mastering techniques have been learned from Youtube tutorials & experimenting with Logic Pro X.   I love the creativity and flexibility music production - a continual learning journey  of #passion #persistence #perspiration #patience
 
Having begun her musical journey at the young age of five with the piano accordion – an instrument initially more of an expectation than a choice, yet one for which she now holds deep gratitude – Heidi-Marie eventually transitioned into the captivating world of electronic music production a few years ago. This discovery led to the gentle retirement of her accordion, making space for her true passion: composing, producing, and sharing her sonic creations with the world. For Heidi-Marie, music is not just a pastime but a lifelong dedication, a constant until her final days.

Appreciate a like, repost or comment.  ❤️ 🌈🇦🇺

Rain of Elysium in A Minor

Heidi-Marie Arapa

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