am an essential truck driver - today your excellent quality music got me along down the road - todat it was Tacoma to Chillawack for 64000lbs of while wheat flour for Subway bakery and distribution- enjoy your stuff- very guality

You at 1:35: Awesome track Jamie, nice touch with the steel pan...get well soon Alphio!!!

Hi Alphio, come to my house, we'll drink a glass of Rosé wine and enjoy the sun :)

Peaceful and heartfelt. All best wishes, Alphio!

Close your eyes Alphio,feel the sun on your skin,breeze against your face and breathe the warm sea air...now hear this fantastic uplifting music!!Be well my friend.This is great Jamie.Healing vibes.Peace,light,love:)XO

Hooked by that funny reggae... lovethe sax of course!! Summer in my mind :)))

Alphio is an outstanding musician, creating an extensive library that includes percussion, guitar, keyboards and vocals.   These rhythms and harmonies have touched so many people around the world.  Going by the name of Alpha Roots here, Alphio is the ultimate SoundCloud partner, adding a positive spirit to everything he touches.  A man with a heart of gold, a soul of the highest integrity, and a sense of rhythm and style that complements whatever he touches.  Alphio lives in a positive world, where one sees the light while understanding the dark.  For him it is usually about the space that one doesn't play in, that realization that music is as much about the absence of sound as it is about sound...the ying and the yang.  Steeped heavily in reggae and dub, Alphio brings his rhythm, melody, passion and unique musical abilities to so much here.  This collection includes a wide variety of music we have done together so far, often with other musicians, and I am excited to say there is more in the works to be released soon as well.  We hope you enjoy this collection as much as I have...some the most treasured pieces of music I have recorded here on SoundCloud.  There is not a person here on SoundCloud for whom I have greater respect.  A man who stands above it all with spirit, with heart and with soul, and now with bravery.  Thank you Alphio.  You will forever remain in my heart.  Check out Alphio's brilliance on all things percussion, guitar and keyboards - as well as his haunting vocal tracks:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots

Rhythm and Space - collaborations with Alpha Roots

HUMANS - Laid-Back Reggae Smooth Bass Instrumental Type Beat (8)

This album brings together the laid-back rhythms of reggae with a groovy, chillout vibe. Perfect for relaxation, beach atmospheres, and creating a serene, tropical mood, it blends instrumental depth with subtle, mantra-like vocals that enhance the overall groove and tranquility.

No fear, no hate

Here's an original reggae tune brought to life by three very fine musicians, Alpha Roots on guitar, Julien Apelian on keyboards and piano and Ian Greaves on vocals.  Alphio is so deeply rooted in serious reggae, and brought his great understanding and love to his riddim guitar work.  Julien as always has contributed sweet playing and ideas with two keyboard tracks and also the two fine synth solos.  And Milwaukee's Ian Greaves's sweet lyrics and vocals tell the story.    

Love how these guys each contribute to the overall sound and conception.   
Check out their extensive galleries here on SC:
Ian Greaves - vocals and lyrics https://soundcloud.com/ipg1
Alphio - guitar  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
Julien Apelian - keyboards  https://soundcloud.com/jules-keys-1

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

All I Want Is A Little Love - with Alpha Roots/guitar, Julien Apelian/keys, and Ian Greaves/vocals

Prince was a contemporary, who influenced music for almost 35 years, blending funk, soul, rock, pop and more, with creativity and musical ability across all instruments that has rarely been seen.  When Alphio (Alpha Roots) created this super funky track last week to honor the passing of Prince, I asked him if I could join him on a Part II.  Graciously, Alphio agreed and so I added a couple of synth lines to further spice it up a little.  The fantastic drum and congas and guitar lines are Alphio, and I have added the trumpet and low synth, following Alphio's beautiful wah guitar playing.  

If you aren't following Alpha Roots, please make the effort to check out his extensive collection of originals and collaborations:   he is a reggae master, and a very fine percussion player, guitarist and expressive vocalist - while even throwing down some nice keys too:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots 

And here's a link to Alpha's original Jam For Prince https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots/jam-for-prince-rip in case you haven't yet caught his classic tribute...

We thank you for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.  RIP Prince....

Jam For Prince II - a Tribute to Prince / Alpha Roots with Jamie Rhind

1971 was an important time in music, where electricity was changing the landscape and Rock, Funk, Soul and Jazz were all merging into psychedelic grooves.  Marshal stacks were often taller than the players, the players were higher than the Marshal stacks, Strats and Les Pauls were the axes of choice, Hammond B3 Organs and Fender Rhodes keyboards could compete for volume with the guitars, and the hair was even longer than the jams.   Woodstock was a recent memory, Jimi Hendrix had just passed but had moved into the funk and soul inspired Band of Gypsies period, Sly & The Family Stone was heating it up with heavy funk and soul inspired grooves, and Miles Davis had just released the seminal Bitches Brew fusion double album that literally changed music.  This was where it was at, with each of these musicians and bands being influenced by each other.  Great stuff that produced legendary sessions and recordings and pushed music forward with power, energy, groove and volume.  

1971 commemorates this time and mindset, and recreates the feel with friends from around the world who continuously exhibit this spirit, energy and hair in their playing:

Alpha Roots - djembe  Stuttgart, Germany  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots
Rikard From - Hammond B3 organ  Umea, Sweden  https://soundcloud.com/rikard-from
Stephen "Pinner" Lipinski - guitar  New Jersey, USA  https://soundcloud.com/pinner
Scott Nelson - guitar  Pennsylvania, USA  https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064
Marco Oversteegen - guitar  Almere, Netherlands  https://soundcloud.com/marco-oversteegen
Justin Valente  - guitar  New Jersey, USA  https://soundcloud.com/justin-valente
Jorg Calaminus - Dusseldorf, Germany - mastering

A couple of words on each of the players:  ALPHA ROOTS - Alphio was the perfect choice to add his soulful African djembe percussion voice.  One of the most prolific and inclusive musicians here on SoundCloud, always speaking with a positive voice.  Check out his often reggae and dub inspired recordings.  RICKARD FROM - my favorite B3 player here on SoundCloud.  We haven't recorded before but wanted his beautiful sound and also wanted these other heavy cats to be introduced to his Jimmy Smith type playing.  STEPHEN "PINNER" LIPINSKI - one of the hottest jazz fusion guitarists on SoundCloud, bringing more modern Scofieldesque jazz lines and harmonies to 1971.  SCOTT NELSON - another burning jazz and fusion guitarist, Scott sound combines elements of the contemporary guitar masters - Scofield, Metheny and Martino - to create his extraordinary playing.  MARCO OVERSTEEGEN - no one on SC has a closer overall sound to Hendrix, and we needed Marco's fabulous rhythm playing and soloing to anchor this 1971 mood.  JUSTIN VALENTE - Justin's my favorite blues rock guitarist, and just had to be a part of this summit, bringing us that heavy electric sound of Jimi, The Allman Bros, Freddie King and Stevie Ray Vaughn.  

So here's 1971.  Again.

Thanks to these great players for joining me and contributing so much to 1971, and also to all the listener, for your generous time, your comments and your shares.  And a special thanks to Jorg Calaminus for taking the initiative to master the sound for us to give you this real fine mix.
  

1971 - Alpha Roots, Rikard From, Scott Nelson, Marco Oversteegen, Pinner, Justin Valente, Jamie

music : Ownowl https://soundcloud.com/ownowl 
words : luciole langevine

Back to Peru - Ownowl & Luciole Langevine

What a great group of players on Infinity.  Scott Nelson is at the top of his game on guitar, setting the head and building a great story.  He's a musical master and we are so happy once again to have him leading.  Alphio on djembe is a second master, one who plays many instruments with ease and taste, and so much soul.  And creating the deep funk fusion bass lines again is Mirko "Stringburner" Borach.  These guys are all among my very favorites.  We hope you enjoy Infinity.   The photo is of the magnificent Northern Lights above Lofoten, Norway.

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Infinity - with Scott Nelson / guitar, Alpha Roots / djembe,  and Mirko "Stringburner" Borach / bass

Time to groove again - this time with the incomparable Scott Nelson on guitar synth and Alpha Roots on djembe.  What a treat to have them both grooving here.  Check out both of their expansive galleries here on SC...
Scott Nelson:  https://soundcloud.com/scott-nelson-364333064
Alpha Roots:  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots


Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares

Tight - with Scott Nelson / synth guitar and Alpha Roots / djembe

Here's some reggae I just created that is a tribute to our great SoundCloud friend and artist Alpha Roots.  Alphio isn't well at all, but is doing everything he can to keep it positive and his spirits high.  I wanted Alphio to join me here but he just wasn't able to get the energy up but loved the tune.  Here's to you Alphio, a little sand between your toes and a gentle island breeze behind your back.  Please stop by Alphio's SC page, listen to some of his gentle and inspiring music, and send him some love.  Big love Alphio!  One Love.  https://soundcloud.com/alpha-roots

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Sand Between My Toes  - for Alphio ( Alpha Roots )

There's a particular vocalist on here and we have talked about doing a collab a few time's but she is 99% Jazz so if you can't beat them join them so this is what I had in mind but if the backtrack dosen't work for her I had fun regardless experimenting!!! :-)))) Some of you will figure it out....the rest.....you may find out??? hehehe!!!! :p Guitar will be redone obviously....practice jam!!!

~ Soft Jazz~ Train - ing

Gypsy

Enceladus was one of the Gigantes from Greek mythology, a son of Gaea and Uranus, who is said to be buried under Mount Etna. More recently, he gave his name to Saturn's sixth-largest moon, discovered by Herschel in 1879 and thought by many to be the only other body in our solar-system that might harbour life. Could this be true? Why not join me on an inter-planetary mission to explore its icy depths and we can find out for ourselves...

Artwork is by the inspired collage artist, Harl Vind and is entitled "Gigantomaniacs".

Enceladus

recorded at hanks,
suderwick, summer 2015

- 024

a cathedral of pines
rising into light
echoes of birdsong

A Cathedral Of Pines [naviarhaiku345]

Buried in ice is an empty room
There lies a king in his frozen tomb
He'll rise no more from his bed of snow
His breath is as still as the ice below

No spring will come, no bird will sing
No one will kiss him, no bells will ring
He's forgotten the years of love and light
He rests in eternal cold and night
LYRICS

His breath is as still as the ice below
He'll rise no more from his bed of snow
Here lies a king in his frozen tomb
Inside his heart is an empty room

Waltz Of The Winter King

Marco Lucchi : piano
Walter Fini : synths, tape manipolation 
a rework by Walter Fini of a previous track by Marco Lucchi

for "piano patterns", a project by Marco Lucchi
soundcloud.com/marcolucchi/sets/piano-patterns

Do vale à montanha - by Marco Lucchi - Walter Fini (rework of piano pattern n.5)

Jazz/Fusion keyboard player, composer and producer.  Marketing, advertising, publishing and sales career.  Originally from Chicago, where I developed a strong appreciation for the blues and classical, and moved to New York, where jazz and the fine arts are so deep.  Key musical influences include Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Zawinul and Weather Report, Chick Corea and Return to Forever, John McLaughlin and the Mahivishnu Orchestra, Stanley Clarke, Scott Henderson and Tribal Tech, Jeff Beck and Jan Hammer, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Emily Remler, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Jimmy Smith, Joey DeFrancesco, Larry Young, Buddy Guy, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire.   Former classical clarinet and piano player.  Unless noted, my music on SoundCloud was composed, recorded and performed using only keyboards.  An avid photographer.  Many covers here are my shots.  To see my photography look for Herbiejazz on Instagram or search for Herbiejazz on Google.  And a big thumbs up to SoundCloud and the SoundCloud community, and so many friends who have joined me to create.  Thank you all.

Sand Between My Toes - for Alphio ( Alpha Roots )

Jamie Rhind

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