Plantagenet Blues - early mix [FLU101M0]

Shattered Concentration

Chapter 209 of 266

Enter the enigmatic world of "TAFFETA," a musical tapestry woven from the threads of dreams and tragedy. Born from a single night of profound dreaming, this ambitious project embarks on an exploration of the human psyche through the language of instrumental music.

This is a five-year project, comprising of what will eventually end at 266 chapters, each is a standalone piece of sonic artistry, "TAFFETA" unfolds like a novel, with each composition serving as a chapter in a larger narrative. Crafted with meticulous care and creative fervor, every piece is birthed within the span of a week, capturing the essence of inspiration in its purest form.

But "TAFFETA" is more than just a collection of songs; it's a journey of the soul. Set against the backdrop of loss and longing, the project follows the story of a woman who slips into a coma following the untimely death of her husband. Through the evocative power of music, listeners are transported into her world, where emotions ebb and flow like the tides of a restless sea.

Week by week, each chapter of "TAFFETA" unfolds on SoundCloud, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in its haunting beauty. From cinematic compositions to haunting electronic soundscapes, each piece adds a layer to the intricate tapestry of sound, weaving a narrative that transcends the boundaries of language.

As listeners embark on this sonic voyage, they are invited to ponder the mysteries of existence, to confront the depths of sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit. "TAFFETA" is not merely a musical project; it's an experience—a testament to the transformative power of music to touch hearts, stir souls, and awaken the imagination.

If you wish to take a dive into everything that has come before:
The TAFFETA Albums each contain 15 consecutive tracks and are available for free, exclusively on Bandcamp.

TAFFETA VOL. 13 release is out now exclusively on Bandcamp .https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/album/taffeta-vol-13

TAFFETA VOLUMES 1-13 are all available on Bandcamp. 

COVER YOUR TORSO WITH TAFFETA! Check out the official TAFFETA t-shirt!
https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/merch/belial-pelegrim-official-taffeta-design

The TAFFETA Playlist is always kept up to date:
soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim/sets/taffeta-a-266-part-musical?si=d46fc7ad1b50446dadc7ce3ffe1a1b02&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

TAFFETA | 209

Cast of characters:

Surfers Like Us– @user-411502040 –Artur–composition, arrangement, and foundational rhythm guitar

Llanpsych– @llanpsych –Tez–electric guitar, composition, mix, and production

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– acoustic guitar

J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell – organ and electric piano

K2 and the Three [and the Four]-- @k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –four string fretless bass 

Mistermark --  @user-432503709 — Mark — production engineering

This song began its life all the way over in on the other side of the pond, where our frequent collaborator, Artur wrote it on his electric guitar. Being a fan of surf music, he composed this awesome piece with The Eclectic Collective in mind. He shared it with the group through Tez, who was first to respond to Artur's guitar with his own, creating a psychedelic base of sound for the rest of us to add to. 

  Ken was up next, laying down his always exciting drums and percussion. Josh, of course, followed straight behind him, now that he had a beat to play to. JJ came soon after, laying in his ethereal organ and dancing electric piano. Last, but not least, Stephen laid in a really trippy acoustic arpeggio based acoustic guitar part to kick it to the next level.

  Of course, every great song needs a great producer. But before we even started the song beyond what Artur and Tez laid down at the beginning, Mark deftly separated Artur's basic beat from the music. Amazing what technology can do these days! For rest of the production, we tapped the very talented Tez to do the honors, which he did perfectly.

  This song marks about half a dozen we've done with Artur. We're all big fans of his unique surf rock sound, and jump at the chance to collaborate with him. If you like what we've done here, you should check out his page, as it's loaded with gems in the same strain. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.


Flow of Life - (Eclectic Collective with Artur(Surfers Like Us))

Underground Vibes2 - 100 BPM

Lost And Falling (2024)

Dear friends, the conditions for lots of people have become worse for every minute.
Warlords are increasingly sending rockets and robots at innocent people! The warlords must have gone completely, utterly insane! I cannot understand that they take the right to kill other people!
In addition to this, the acts of war lead to enormous emissions of greenhouse gases, which worsens the catastrophic climate situation that prevails right now! People must escape from weather disasters and bombs!


Lyrics in English

Hopeful Memories

They have left their home for a while
they miss everything nice that they had
not least all the flowers
which they cultivated together during all the years they were together
and they think back and they remember their beautiful children

They have been walking for many weeks in the rain
and they don't have rain gear with them
and all the water it flows down
along the back and further down to nobler parts
and they shed a tear and they miss their beautiful children

One might wonder why they have to flee
they haven't hurt any fly yet
there has been a lot of storm and rain
and they cannot remain in their home down by the edge of the sea
and they don't know where their children have gone now

There are many places on our earth
where the people have to leave their home
it may be due to weather and wind
but in some places there are those who shoot with cannons
and then they have to flee - and then they want to take all the children with them

Lyrics in Swedish

Hoppfulla Minnen

De har lämnat sitt hem för ett tag
de saknar allt fint som de haft
inte minst alla blommorna
som de odlat tillsammans under alla de år som de haft ihop
och de tänker tillbaks och de minns sina fina barn

De har vandrat många veckor i regn
och de har inga regnkläder med
och allt vattnet det rinner ned
längs med ryggen och vidare ner till ädlare delar
och de släpper en tår och de saknar sina fina barn

Man kan undra varför de måste fly
de har inte gjort nån fluga förnär
det har varit mycket storm och regn
och de kan inte bo kvar i sitt hem där nere vid havets rand
och de vet inte var deras barn har tagit vägen nu

Det finns väldigt många platser på vår jord
där folket måste lämna sitt hem
det kan vara på grund av väder och vind
men på vissa ställen det finns dom som skjuter med kanoner
och då måste dom fly - och då vill dom få alla barnen med

Souvenirs pleins d'espoir

Ils ont quitté leur domicile depuis un moment
tout ce qu'ils avaient de bien leur manque
surtout toutes les fleurs
qu'ils ont cultivé ensemble pendant toutes les années où ils étaient ensemble
et ils repensent et ils se souviennent de leurs beaux enfants

Ils marchent depuis plusieurs semaines sous la pluie
et ils n'ont pas de vêtements de pluie avec eux
et toute l'eau qui coule
le long du dos et plus bas vers les parties les plus nobles
et ils ont versé une larme et leurs beaux enfants leur manquent

On pourrait se demander pourquoi ils doivent fuir
ils n'ont pas encore fait de mouche
il y a eu beaucoup de tempête et de pluie
et ils ne peuvent pas rester dans leur maison au bord de la mer
et ils ne savent pas où sont allés leurs enfants maintenant

Il existe de nombreux endroits sur notre terre
où les gens doivent quitter leur maison
cela peut être dû à la météo et au vent
mais dans certains endroits il y a ceux qui tirent avec des canons
et puis ils doivent fuir - et ensuite ils veulent emmener tous les enfants avec eux

Hoppfulla Minnen - 2024-11-19 15.10 (Hopeful Memories) Lyrics in English in description below.

December 63 (2001) Four Seasons Cover

GRDN. -  particles, coarse - Braga

Difficult terrain...

Afternoon Without Tea

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Lost And Falling (2024)

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