This Life Is Short (G. Di Nunno)

Wasting life and know the cost is steep
A slave to habits, sinking deep
Dust collected, dreams and plans were made
Forgot the spots they last were laid.

This life is short
Catch the solid blow
Throwing time away
Soon you come to know.
This life is short
Littered landscapes swell
What you can't get back
Drips inside a well.

Seems things are the same every day
The boring routine, all are alike
What would you do if you had your way?
Could you name them or apply them?

Sit in traffic on your way to work
Dinner, clean-up, television, sleep
Weekend catch-up, then the Sunday blues
Asking yourself is this all there is?

Spoken part:
Seneca said: "it's not that we have a short time to live,
but that we waste a lot of it."
Am I going through an existential crisis?
I feel I'm wasting time
Wasting
Life is so short
Only so much time
A crisis I must defeat
I want to go on.

Want to sit and watch the world unfold
And to do all those things that we used to do
Want to do much more before we're old
A different outlook, better view. 

This life is short
Grabbing all that's left
Sending off the stress
Clean the mental mess.
This life is short
Pull the joy from past
Place it on the now
Living all that's left.

All lyrics, composition, and performance by Gino Di Nunno
Copyright 2024.

#6. This Life Is Short

Image created by me.
https://www.deviantart.com/leehon/art/Alien-Yoga-881954421

Surely You Jest!

Underground Vibes2 - 100 BPM

A second cup of coffee				T + M Otto Scharbau Dez 2020
The world is crazy. I’m also crazy sometimes. People destroy others and themselves. 
A few people decide to make war to kill thousands, millions, soon perhaps the whole world with the power of modern weapons 
What can I do? Becoming depressive? Be paralyzed?

No, I drink my second cup of coffee and look, what is to do in that nice world with nice people, most of them are.


Intro  E A E E B E 


E..............A.......................E................................A.......................E
I drink a second cup of coffee and I drink a second cup of love
   
E.......................A.......................E................................A.......................E
Yes I drink a second cup of coffee and I drink a second cup of love

E..........................A...................E........................   B..................................E
And when the world is going to the end  I`ll drink a second cup of coffee

 E........................A....................E............................B......................A...........E
And when the world is going to the end   I`ll drink a second cup of love

E..........................A....................E........................B...................................E
And when the world is going to the end  I`ll drink a second cup of coffee

 E........................A....................E............................B......................A........E
And when the world is going to the end   I`ll drink a second cup of love

 1x repeat		


> instrumentals , above repeat > fine    
    
 
fine:
E.....B.........C		
I`ll drink a second cup of

B............C		
drink a second cup, Yes I`ll 

B............C.......................A......E		
drink a second cup of love

2nd cup of coffee

Cast of Characters:

David Marconi — @david-marconi-917184705 — electric guitar, bass, foundation synth plus midi percussion and assorted traditional voices, production, mix, and composition
Elpiverse — @elpiverse — Elpi -- vocals, vocal composition and production
Ron Lewis — @ron-lewis-779503933 — synth
TexMex Shaman -- @texmex-shaman –Stephen– sitar and mastering
Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – electric guitar
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- synth flute and ambient synth
Mistermark – @user-432503709 – Mark – talking drum, jaw harp
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – 5-string fretless bass
AliasZen (Elpi's husband) — artwork (created with the help of AI)

This song began with David, who wrote it on the guitar, synth, and bass over a programmed beat he created. He and Josh met more than two months ago and decided to do a collaboration, based on mutual enjoyment of and respect for each other's music. Dave had this song pretty much fleshed out, although it was still a skeleton when he offered it to Josh, who, of course, got the rest of the Eclectic Collective involved.

Dave asked us all to compose our own parts for the song, so we all got to work right away doing that. We all realized that the first order of business would be to get a real beat on this, so Ken accomplished that task with some dynamic, Eastern inspired drums and percussion, which he plays throughout the song. JJ then stepped in and added his best eastern flute magic. Stephen was next with the perfect-vibe sitar you hear in the first two sections.

Josh came next to add his five-string fretless bass to the mix, augmenting David's high, staccato bass with his deep, low tone bass. Then, for the third section, where David's Gilmore-esque guitar solo resides, Josh drops out, allowing for Dave's awesome bass playing in that section. However, Josh does come in again towards the end, in the final section, too. Also, in that section, Tez dropped an augmented, harmonic, electric fire, complementary guitar part. Then, David's frequent collaborator and friend Ron added some well blended, ethereal synth to the first section, too.

Once we had the instrumental parts pretty much laid down, we began to discuss getting a woman to sing on this, as David was inspired by The Great Gig in the Sky, by Pink Floyd, and we all agreed. Who we found to do it actually blew all of our minds. JJ, being familiar with her music, contacted Elpi first, and we were all lucky enough that she agreed to do it. Having heard Mediterranean music all her life in Greece, she tapped into what her husband said were her "ancient Greek roots," for her spectacular vocal performance. She finds all the modal notes and places them perfectly throughout her sections.

But before we were done, Mark came through with some really striking talking drum parts in the first two sections, too. Once we had everything in the can, David took over, both with some masterful editing and production, and with the balanced, dynamic mix. The mix was a formidable task, but he did it with considerable skill, also taking everyone's opinions into account, which is a talent in and of itself. When he was done with the mix, he turned it over to Stephen for the mastering, which the latter did to everyone's satisfaction, as always.

This is the first song the Eclectic Collective has done with David, Elpi, and Ron, and we all hope it's the first of many, as we welcome them into the EC family. They all have some wonderful music on their pages, too, so do yourself a favor and check out all of them, as well. We hope you enjoy listening to this song as much as we enjoyed creating it.

The Siege (by David Marconi, featuring Elpiverse, Ron Lewis & The Eclectic Collective)

Whirl (2024)

Canon (2001) Bach Cover

You can get this album from:

Bandcamp: https://pnfa.bandcamp.com/album/lost-and-found
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/3RYm59f4gi2dAiVCIMRXsR?si=TgX58JrVQkGmOFDS7YDFjg
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pnfa/sets/lost-and-found-4408941
Juno: https://www.junodownload.com/products/pnfa-lost-and-found/7225201-02/
Youtube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_l2G0o9Cag84P2s9NUTVir5VujhKA6xhBM
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/album/lost-and-found/1831446103
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0FLDBZ8V2
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/album/452480000
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/de/album/800202561
Audiomack: https://audiomack.com/pnfa-1/album/lost-and-found

About the album:

"Lost and Found" is a moving and finely detailed album by PNFA, the musical project of German artist Wolfram Gruss. Known for his reflective and atmospheric style, Gruss delivers a collection that blends downtempo, chillout, and trip hop with cinematic and electro-acoustic elements, resulting in a rich, immersive sound.

Most of the tracks are instrumental, unfolding slowly through layered textures, ambient tones, and subtle rhythmic patterns. Each composition is carefully arranged, showcasing a strong focus on sound design and emotional nuance. The music feels organic and spacious, balancing electronic precision with a warm, human touch.

Alongside the instrumentals, the album features several vocal pieces that add lyrical weight and emotional clarity. These songs deal with themes of love, separation, and the emotional complexity of letting go, offering a contrast to the abstract mood of the instrumental tracks.

PNFA’s production style is deeply nuanced, with every detail—from gentle melodies to atmospheric field recordings—thoughtfully placed. "Lost and Found" stands as a cohesive and expressive work, shaped by both technical skill and a strong emotional core.


Released on Diventa Music
Distributed by DigDis

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If you like my music, please also check out my other project Spoq:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/spoqmusic
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChzuFuBdOJ5af0EYvXBiaNw 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/30iXz2T5RHECSDNhmpt9Cy

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Lost and Found

Enigma

Space Explorer

“Determination” by Petrichor Ocean is a dark, emotive journey through future garage that pulses with quiet strength. The track builds tension with a deep, evolving bass presence, layered under shimmering textures and moody pads that suggest both struggle and resolve. Sparse yet deliberate percussion lets space breathe, allowing each sound—every echo, every ambient swell—to land with purpose. This is music for when you’re confronting the edges of your own drive; it’s atmospheric and introspective, yet charged with an undercurrent of forward momentum.

Determination

01 - UVI - Falcon - Atmospherics
02 - UVI - Falcon - Pulsar
03 - UVI - Falcon - Pulsar

Road Trip

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Music is my life - has helped me through many dark places, is a big part of who I am. I put my heart and soul into every single piece of music I produce. I have found many wonderful friends on SC and many exciting talented people.  Been writing and producing music now for 40 years plus. Specialised in electronic based orchestral compositions. I have created my own genre which I call 'electrorchestration'.
Favourite artists/bands include Gary Numan, Little Boots, Jools Holland, Eno, Edgar Froese (1944-2015), Jordan Rudess, Kebu, Madis, Keith Emerson (1944-2016), Rick Wakeman, Richard Wright (1943-2008), Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, M83, Public Service Broadcasting, Dream Theater, ELP, Yes and Mystery to name but a few.
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Whirl (2024)

Magi©ian™ (Making music make a difference)