Mixed and mastered by A7 Recording Studio (@a7-recording-studio) 
Produced by Blaž Pavšič

Taking the risk to repeat myself, I am always amazed about the roots and triggers of inspiration in general and in music for me. Sometimes, it’s obvious, sometimes, it’s a mix of a thousands things. In any case, it’s not always easy to identify, but usually funny to recognize! For this song, here are some hints...

Of course, as you can guess from its name, first is the city of Montreux itself… beautifully nestled between steep Alps hills and peaceful lakeside of Lac Leman: local, exotic, relaxing and creative all together.

Then, still talking about this town, less about its landscape and more about its world famous July's Montreux Jazz Festival, it leads to the second inspiration: Deep Purple' Smoke on the Water. Yes, sure, you know the story. If not, you should!

Also, the style of this track has been greatly shaped upon the influence of fabulous @AcuteInflections: yes, I like that "velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass" of those 2 New Yorkers!

And finally, regarding 18:20? I'm sure you will figure it out by yourself...

But, still, the path from the initial idea to the song you can hear now was long. The few basic tones crystallized from a small game I do play to warm up my fingers on the guitar, moving it from warming-guitar-tone-exercise to piano/contrabass based track was pretty fun, but it wasn’t enough. Something was missing and there I got help from Blaž Pavšič, who produced the final version of the track, supplementing it with awesome percussion.

Hope you will find the outcome of this collaboration as nice as I do. You better do, as I can promise it's won’t be the only one ;-)

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Montreux 18:20

An idea I had about a possible villain theme for an eventual Mass Effect Andromeda 2 release, unlikely I know, but still

VST libraries used in this track:
EW BT Twisted Textures
EW Hollywood Brass
EW Solo Violin
EW Symphonic Orchestra Gold
EW Voice of the Empire
EW Stormdrum 2
EW Piano gold benchstein
EW Hollywood Choir

Exalted Emperor

My first single using my newly bought VST libraries, I plan on making an EP, it will be released in August/September if everything goes according to plan!

VST Libraries used in this is as follows
Halion Sonic 6 (Skylab)
Reterologue expansion The Void & Neon Drift
Padshop 2

Mass Effectish Theme

Original composition.... Alejandro Gonzalez M.

Caecus

Other Platforms

Brain Waves - Robert Grigg & Combstead

Feel free to check out the non-mastered version on Youtube if you like a lo-fi bass sound.

Lyrics :

How could I have guessed
That things would go this way ?
I only saw the best 
The one thing on display

You must have kept the rest
Safely hidden away
I thought you were my nest
When you were just my open grave

(chorus)

So Go ahead and tell me how to feel
Tell me that your evil isn't real
Tell me you're my only way to heal
Though you're the one thing in my way

Turn it all around and make yourself the victim
Tell me I'm the one who's yet to be forgiven
Turn my life into a fucking prison
So I can never run away

(verse)

Overtime
I saw you slowly change
But I still believe
That the good in you remains
(bridge)
So I won't leave                                  
Until you're you again                                                                                     
These wounds won't heal                     
But  you are worth the pain
(+scream :) The vow of silence is over
The fear of violence is over
Your reign of terror is over
(chorus)
So Go ahead and tell me how to feel
Tell me that your evil isn't real
Tell me you're my only way to heal
Though you're the one thing in my way

Turn it all around and make yourself the victim
Tell me I'm the one who's yet to be forgiven
Turn my mind into a fucking prison
So I can never run away

The vow of silence is over
The fear of violence is over 
Your reign of terror is over
Because I'm done being afraid
(x3)

Endless

Loyal

First of many to come helpful performance tracks rendered by my wife.
Updated 3/28/22

SAFE IN HIS ARMS / LADY MELODIE

2econd Skin - A Gloomy Tale

Original composition.... Alejandro González M.

Angelik Jam

The mixed perception about music and A.I. in the times before the Singularity.

Synthetic Dreams

My father, Bishop Milton E. Rochford taught me to play my first jingle on the piano at 7 years old. After a little schooling I developed my ear by sitting under some of my mentor's; professor Benny Cummings, Willard Meek’s (aka: golden fingers) and my good friend Pastor Donnie McClurkin, just to name a few. Pastor Mark Reddick taught me my first song, "God has smiled on me" by James Cleveland. Music is my obsession, second only to my joy of studying God’s word. The Word, undergirding my music provides heavenly melodic medicine. Take your daily medication! To God be all the glory!

SAFE IN HIS ARMS / LADY MELODIE

The Lord&E on keys Heavenly Harmonies.

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