MzNikki

The Feel Of Summer

Reasons Why
11/12/2021  All rights reserved

The reasons why we turn away
From all that’s seen…
A complication for another day
And the lies between…

The living daylights up the darkest night
And places we have been…
Raise a glass to our prosperity…my friend 

The reasons that we go out late 
And stay too long
A complication for another day
What could go wrong…

The vapid prattle and another beer
As the clock strikes half past two
Tell me everything I long to hear, would you…

In the season of obscurity
Lines will fade
A complication for another day
We’ve got it made

The living daylights up the darkest night
And places we have been…
Raise a glass to our prosperity…my friend…

The reasons why we turn away
From all that’s seen…

Reasons Why

Anthony Lewis: all instruments, vocals, artwork.

For all celebrity predators everywhere. Money can only protect you for so long boys.

Bring Me Down (for RB)

Carry The Can

Track starts with an eery summer wind
The Santa Ana Winds.
Many happy memories of those winds for me between 82 and 84
Then Bounces into retro Analog base and drums.
Arturia And Omnisphere pads

Part of THEMATIC EXPLORATION, the new electronic infused hybrid soundtrack album by Peter Heckmann and members of the Ethnic World Orchestra - released in June 2024.

Written, produced and arranged by Peter Heckmann

Featured musicians:
Keyboards, Drum Programming, Bass, Synthesizers – Peter Heckmann
Lead and Backing Vocals - Aliye Mutlu, Hayat Selim, Conny Kollet, Filip Kutev Ensemble & Choir and Yucca Rose
Orchestration – Peter Heckmann

Engineered, mixed and mastered by Peter Heckmann

All Graphic Design and Track Artwork provided by Peter Heckmann
Album Artwork (Painting) provided by Yucca Rose.

Thematic exploration

Chilly Winter Night

Buy at Bandcamp

Artist: VEX
Album: Chronos & Echoes (2024)

00:00 Neon Hearts in a Timeless Sky

In a futuristic city illuminated by neon lights, two lovers meet while time seems to stop around them. The song starts with soft synthesizers and melodic guitar riffs, capturing the magic of the moment as they give in to love, as if time were irrelevant. The beat gradually intensifies, symbolizing the rhythm of their hearts beating in unison as they walk through the empty streets of a city that never sleeps.
This track blends electrified rock elements with a subtle nostalgic touch, reminding us of how love transcends time and space. With each note, the listener is invited to relive their own timeless moments of love.

04:16 Reflections of Yesterday

The protagonist finds himself alone in a room full of mirrors, each reflecting fragments of memories of a lost love. The song begins with an electrified bassline and subtle guitar chords, representing introspection and the emptiness left by someone who is no longer there. As the synthesizers grow, the narrative unfolds: each reflection in the mirror tells a different story of moments lived together, in a continuous cycle of longing and hope.
The chorus carries deep emotional weight, where the protagonist longs for a second chance, a future where these memories can become real again, making the listener feel the emotional weight of time.

08:28 Fading Echoes of Midnight

At midnight, in a sleeping city, the protagonist remembers a promise made under the moonlight—that no matter what happens, they would meet again. The song begins with a soft, hypnotic melody of synthesizers, transporting the listener to a starry night, where time seems to slow down.
The sound of an electric guitar emerges, representing the pain and hope that collide as the hours pass and the echoes of that promise begin to fade. The track builds a sonic landscape that blends the emotional weight of rock with the nostalgic vibe of 80s synthesizers, culminating in a powerful chorus that questions whether love can truly survive the passage of time.

10:38 Crystal Roads to Forever

In this track, the protagonist embarks on a mystical journey, guided by crystal roads that lead to "forever," where love knows no boundaries of time or space. The song begins with clean guitar chords that sound like falling stars, while vibrant synthesizers create a sense of vastness and destiny.
The narrative follows an unwavering quest to find the other half of their soul, facing temporal and dimensional barriers. The chorus explodes into a cascade of electronic sounds and pulsing guitars, symbolizing the burning desire to reach this "forever." The music evokes an epic journey in search of eternal love, deeply resonating with the hope that, somewhere, "forever" truly exists.

"Chronos & Echoes" tells the story of a protagonist who travels through time and their own emotions, searching for a love that transcends physical and temporal boundaries. Each song is a chapter in this quest, exploring memories of the past, promises for the future, and moments that seem frozen in time. The 80s aesthetic, with its mix of nostalgia and innovation, serves as the perfect backdrop for this emotional journey.

Through synthesizers, electric guitars, and industrial elements, the album is an ode to passion, romance, and hope.

Chronos & Echoes

My lyrics 💜 

Woke up in the silence, echoes in my mind,  
Fighting through the darkness, leaving fears behind.  
Whispers of my past, like ghosts in the night,  
But I’ve got a fire burning, ready for the fight.  

I’m gonna rise, rise from the shadows,  
I won’t let the darkness take control,  
With every scar, I’ll learn to battle,  
I’ll keep moving forward, heart and soul.  

Shattered mirrors show me, the battles I’ve fought,  
Every tear and struggle, every lesson taught.  
Wrestling with doubts, they’ll never take me down,  
I’ll wear my scars proudly, I’ll wear my crown.  

I’m gonna rise, rise from the shadows,  
I won’t let the darkness take control,  
With every scar, I’ll learn to battle,  
I’ll keep moving forward, heart and soul.  

In the silence of the night, I hear the demons call,  
But I’ll turn that pain to power, I’ll never let it stall.  
Through the storm and through the fire, I’ll break these chains apart,  
With every breath, I take, I’ll reclaim my heart.  

I’m gonna rise, rise from the shadows,  
I won’t let the darkness take control,  
With every scar, I’ll learn to battle,  
I’ll keep moving forward, heart and soul.

Rise From the Shadows

Do you want me to perform

Frequency Breakdown

- Dominant Frequency: 432 Hz (Spiritual awakening, harmony and healing)
- Harmonic Frequencies:
    - 174 Hz (Reduction of pain and stress)
    - 285 Hz (Healing and regeneration)
    - 528 Hz (DNA repair, transformation and miracles)


Healing Properties

- Emotional Healing: Releases emotional blockages, fosters self-love and acceptance
- Spiritual Growth: Expands consciousness, enhances intuition and inner strength
- Physical Benefits: Improves circulation, boosts immune function and vitality


Chakra Alignment

- Heart: Love and compassion
- Third Eye: Intuition and clarity
- Crown: Spiritual connection


Experience profound healing, joy and connection! Wear headphones, relax and immerse yourself.

BELIEVE IN YOU For Carly

Power Ballard 80 style using Arturia power synths and Serum
Arturia effects and Omnisphere PRS Sampled Guitar.

As The Moon Pulls The Tides

Christmas track for 2024
Using Arturia Serum Korg Synths 
Various drum applications 
Ghost Hack Vocal Sample.
When the Trees loose there leaves ,and the Cold weather and dark nights close in . We wait for  Christmas to take the blues away.

A Tree With No Leaves

Originally from Bracknell now Swindon Based.  I 
Write compose and play all my Tracks at Home using only Keyboards. Love all types of Music as long as it makes the hairs on my neck stand up. 
I record using  Logic pro and all or Arturia software and effects , Recently added  Omnisphere 2.8 software suite,  Spitfire Albion 1 and BBC Orchestra,Kontakt suite. Love to compose sound tracks and  if anyone wants to work on collaborations on tracks - projects my time is free please message me .

As The Moon Pulls The Tides

John Buckle