isunray & raymond hayter

An evolving soundscape modulating through the cerebral world lifting, relaxing nurturing you through the journeys of the mind.

Music written, performed, arranged, produced, mixed by isunray and Cosmic Address.
Master: Eric C. Powell
DAW: Reason

Synths used:

Reason Algoritm, Malstrom, Europa, NN-XT, Kong, Rytmik
Soundiron Pangea
Arturia Arp2600 V, Modular V, CMI V, Synclavier V, CS-80 V 
Audiothing HandClapper

Cerebral

Here's my remix of Nova Pulsar's very cool song Trampa del Diario Vivir.

Check out Roberto's original version here: https://soundcloud.com/nova-pulsar/trampa-del-diario-vivir

Special thanks to my friend Jay Hay (isunray) for his support and additional programming.  Jay's own great music is here at: https://soundcloud.com/isunray


Nova Pulsar - Trampa del Diario Vivir - Retromix by Raymond Hayter

SOUNDS LIKE? The joy of taking to the air on a beautiful day with someone you fancy.

All Vocals: Jeremy (Jay) Hay AKA isunray
All instruments, production, mix and mastering: Raymond Hayter & Jeremy (Jay) Hay AKA isunray

Song: Hay/Hayter

Up In The  Blue Sky

A beautiful day
If I get my way
We’ll be up up up
Get in my flying machine
Live the dream (yeah)

Don’t be afraid
We’ll be fine
You can trust in me
She is one of a kind
(Are you ready for) a real good time? (yeah)

Up in the blue sky
You & I side by side 
You & I side by side
Up in the blue sky
You & I side by side 
You & I side by side

A little bit cold
Hold me tight
No-one can touch us here
(Out Of Mind)
Out of sight (alright)

Up in the blue sky
You & I side by side 
You & I side by side
Up in the blue sky
You & I side by side 
You & I side by side

They say what goes up must come down
What do they know
Get our head up in the clouds
Don’t want to touch the ground no-more 

Up in the blue sky
You & I side by side 
You & I side by side
Up in the blue sky
You & I side by side 
You & I side by side


Up In The Blue Sky - isunray & raymond hayter (FREE DOWNLOAD)

IDEA: How would a visitor from another planet feel if they came to earth and they saw everyone spent all day looking into their smartphones instead of actually talking. 

Originally inspired by http://www.boredpanda.com/the-death-of-conversation/

Lyrics and Vocals: isunray 
All instrumentation and beats: isunray and raymond hayter
Mix and Master: isunray 

Photo: Copyright Bored Panda "The Death Of Conversation".

Across the greatest distance
Through the narrowest divide
Found a modest space rock
Set my craft astride

Hid in the shadows
Watched the inhabitants passing by
Never once did they look up
Handheld screens captured their eyes

Stranger in a Strangeland
Your ways are not my own
So alone

What were they looking at
Had to find out you see
It's only natural curiosity

Got my hands on a small machine
Had the world in my hands
It's a miracle
Now I understand

Stranger in a Strangeland
Your ways are not my own
So alone

Got to get back home
Cant leave my phone

Stranger in a Strangeland
Your ways are not my own
So alone

Stranger In A Strangeland (collab. with raymond hayter)

Crystal Harbour is a different type of song for us - it’s a love song (to Jay's wife - Tanz) AND we’ve introduced some luscious fretless bass (our first live instrument).

Lyrics & Vocals: Jay (aka isunray)
Fretless Bass: Jay
Instrumentation, Programming and Production: Raymond & Jay
Mix and Master: Raymond

Crystal Harbour (lyrics j.hay, music j.hay/r hayter)

When I sail a stormy sea
You’re the calm at the the heart of me and I thank-you

When the waves wash over me
You’re the miracle that saves me, my angel 

When I’m with you
Breathtaking Blue
You’re a Crystal Harbour
That I dive into

Breathtaking Blue
Like a Crystal Harbour
That I dive in

When I wander the seven seas
You’re the flame here inside of me and it burns

When I’m lost no guarantees
You’re the North Star to guide me - I know, it’s time to come home

When I’m with you
Breathtaking Blue
You’re a Crystal Harbour
That I dive into

Breathtaking Blue
Like a Crystal Harbour
That I dive in

Wherever you are that’s my home
Wherever  you are that’s my home

When I’m with you
Breathtaking Blue
You’re a Crystal Harbour
That I dive into

Breathtaking Blue
Like a Crystal Harbour
That I dive in

Crystal Harbour - by isunray & Raymond Hayter

Inspired by the launch of "Still Testing" the rocket that launched New Zealand into space on  January the 21st, 2018.

As kiwis we were excited to hear another kiwi accent doing the legendary countdown, and listened with awe as the rocket moved faster and faster towards delivering it's final "payload".

The payload delivered into space was the "Humanity Star" a bright, blinking satellite now orbiting Earth, visible to the naked eye in the night sky. The Humanity Star is designed to encourage everyone to look up and consider our place in the universe. 

Welcome to space New Zealand (not just sheep and hobbits - though we love them).

All instrumentation, beats and samples by isunray and Cosmic Address.

Synths used:
The Legend
Korg Mono Poly
Korg Poly Six
Grain Sample Synthesizer
Predator

DAW used Reason

For the video for Still Testing see here

https://youtu.be/WvILYk6yQFk

Sample from Rocketlabs launch January 21st 2018.
Full credit to Rocketlabs for use of their launch and image.

Still Testing by isunray and Cosmic Address

Just Can't Get Enough one of the all time 80's classics.

The Age of Pop! bring you our recreation of one of our all time favourites from the immortal Depeche Mode.

Lead Vocals - Steve Lucas
Backing Vocals/Additional Programming - Isunray
Programming, Mix & Master - Cosmic Address

If you enjoy our efforts please comment, like, share etc and if you're a music maker let us know and we'll be sure to drop by your site and do the same.

DAW used: Propellerheads Reason
Vocals Recorded in Logic.

Lastly come and be friends with us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/The-Age-Of-Pop-473402003076935/

Just Can't Get Enough (Depeche Mode Cover)by The Age Of Pop!

A personal favourite from the 80's by the criminally under-rated A Flock Of Seagulls.

I promised my cousin years ago that I'd do a cover of this song, so Bob here it is...finally.

Special thanks to Kieran Williams for being Paul Reynolds incarnate,  this is our first production together and I'm excited for the next one already.

Thank-you to Mr Cosmic Address for Whooshs and Filters.

All vocals, programming, mix and master - isunray
Guitar - Kieran Williams
Whooshes and Filters - Cosmic Address.

This is Age Of Pop! production.

Coming next "Blue Monday" - stay tuned!

I Ran (So Far Away) - The Age Of Pop! (Cover)

Steve Lucas - Vocals
Kieran Williams - Guitar
isunray - Bass Guitar, Synthesizers, Drums, Vocal/Guitar Recording and Editing
Cosmic Address - Synthesizers, Drums, Arrangement, Mixing & Mastering

Thanks To:
SomeDesperateGlory for guitar production techniques
Deane Robieson for alternative outro idea.


Production Notes
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Digital Audio Workstation:
Propellerhead Reason
Apple Logic (for recording/editing guitar and vocals)

Drums:
Reason Kong/JP Kings of Kong refill; Samples from Oberheim DMX, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Roland CR-8000 

Synthesizers / Samplers:

Roland System 8, JX-8P
u-he Repro 5, Diva
Synapse Audio The Legend,
Rob Papen Vecto, Blue II
Propellerhead NN-XT, Europa
reSpire
Blamsoft Zero

Effects/Processing/Mixing/Master:

Softube FET Compressor, Saturation Knob, Amp
Synapse Fat Space, GQ-7
Propellerhead Reason MClass Compressor, Equalizer, RV7000, Scream 4, Pulveriser, Audiomatic, Synchronous, Neptune, BV512, The Echo
The Echo 
DDL-1  
Kuassa EVE-AT-1 EQ
Selig Gain, Leveler, DeEsser
Sonic Charge Echobode
iZotope Ozone 8
JP Chenille

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The original, groundbreaking version of this amazing song by New Order was released in 1983. It was a lot of fun attempting to recreate this classic using modern technology!

New Order Blue Monday - Cover by The Age of Pop!

Synths by Cosmic Address
Drums by isunray

All synths are the Moog Sirin synthesizer.

Follow The Sirin - by Cosmic Address and isunray

You can't sleep, it's late at night and mysterious streets call your name. Adventures await as you step out under a strange moon "Looking For Trouble".

Check out the latest from isunray and cosmic address. For those with a love of yello, the the and robbie robertson this is a track for those who like a little edginess & mystery.

Vocals, guitar & drum programming: isunray
Synths/piano: isunray & cosmic address
Written by isunray & cosmic address
Self-produced by isunray & cosmic address
DAW used: Reason 10 
Mixed in Reason 10 by isunray & cosmic address
Mastered in Reason 10 by cosmic address
Vocal and guitar recording: Logic Pro

isunray: www.soundcloud.com/isunray
cosmic address: www.soundcloud.com/raymondhayter

Looking For Trouble (isunray & cosmic address)

“We are travelers on a cosmic journey,stardust,swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share.This is a precious moment.”

― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Lower your walls because everything is connected, we're all Stardust, we're eternal, you and I we're indestructible.

All vocals: isunray
All synths, beats and pieces: isunray and cosmic address
Guitar: isunray
Words: isunray 
Music Arranged by: isunray and cosmic address
Produced by: isunray & cosmic address
Mix: isunray and cosmic address
Mastering: Cosmic Address

isunray: https://soundcloud.com/isunray
Cosmic Address: https://soundcloud.com/raymondhayter

Synths used: 
Reasons Antidote, The Legend, Blue Meenie, Europa & Predator
Arturia: Oberheim SEM V2, Mellotron V, Casio CZ, ARP 2600, Synclavier, Buchla Easel, Fairlight CMI & Yamaha CS-80.
OB-Xd
Cherry Audio Polymode
Synth: Roland System-8.
Guitar: Telecaster through Keeley DDR pedal

Please listen comment, re-post, share etc, and if you're a music maker please let us know about your music we're happy to pop over and listen, comment, share etc too.

Stardust Is Indestructable (isunray & cosmic address)

isunray is Jeremy (Jay) Hay - isunray is self-produced electro-pop music. 

If you could take a lifetimes love of music, film & pulp culture and put it through an electronic blender the smoothie you'd drink at the end would be the sound of isunray. Isunray is refreshing, tasty and good for you.

Full length album Touch. Life! available through www.isunray.bandcamp.com and all major streaming services. 

isunray "balancing act" is available to stream through Spotify, iTunes, apple music see links below.

Also check out:
www.soundcloud.com.com/raymondhayter
www.soundcloud.com/stereospread
www,soundcloud.com/achazia
www.soundcloud.com/agencymusic
https://www.facebook.com/RawiriJamesAA

Contact: isunraynz@yahoo.co.nz
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