Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C Sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2. 

Played by me with my Korg SGProX digital stage piano controlling Yamaha Montage 8. The piano preset: Yamaha Montage CFX Stage. It sounds even better than my 2005 Motif ES synthesizer's piano sound which was already quite impressive. 

Played substantially slower than many pro players and e.g. the honourable Mr. Rachmaninoff himself on one recording (it may be also that I prefer this piece to be played a little slower than it is usually played). I got some speed however somewhere in the middle part.. I played it a lot faster however when I was young and didn't have to think about tomorrow. Because that's what this Prelude is about (much like the Scriabine etude Op. 8 No. 12): you really have to play it like there would be no tomorrow, so to speak, meaning, among other things, that you cannot think about some "secondary" things like hand injuries..

I learned this prelude initially in the 1990's at the time when also the piano movie "Shine" was released (the movie definitely was an inspiration). I practiced it countless hours with my Korg M1 synthesizer which was indeed not the best machine for this kind of piano music.  This was one of the first classical piano pieces I ever learned and, since I have learned it by myself without receiving any formal piano training whatsoever, this warrants the following conclusion: Anything is possible, remember that!

Sergei Rachmaninoff: Prelude in C Sharp Minor Op. 3 No. 2

All We Are

Far away

Amy's Tune

Darkest Green is an original piano composition from my project Butterflies, which has nothing to do with their aesthetics but rather their symbolism - exploring themes of transformation, emergence, inner metamorphosis.

This piece explores the hidden beauty of change, and the fragile power of transcendence, as it moves through shadows and feelings of uncertainty, with fluttering textures and expansive sweeps that reflect the tension between darkness and the fertile possibility of becoming.

Thank you for listening — I hope this piece says something that is relevant to you.

Darkest Green

The composition of this piece came almost instantly and was the longest freestyle I have done so far. It definitely came from somewhere or someone. This was made for a very special someone, with love.

Danielle's journey

Poem No.10 'Obscura'

The Vipers Nest

Link to Book (English):
getinkspired.com/pt/story/520449/…english-version/

Link to Book (Portuguese):
getinkspired.com/pt/story/414704/aequus/

ADVICE: MUSIC — ESPECIALLY ORCHESTRAL MUSIC — SHOULD BE LISTENED TO THROUGH SPEAKERS WITH A GOOD BALANCE OF BASS AND TREBLE. IF YOU LISTEN TO THESE PIECES ON A CELLPHONE, YOU’LL LOSE AT LEAST 40% OF THEIR QUALITY.

Forgotten" is an immersive track that follows Dilem in his quest for the Healing magic. He ventures into the forgotten world of Agon, exploring a cave that his father, Nathan, had discovered more than a decade ago. Among the ancient ruins, Dilem finds a languishing being, as if it had been there for ages, shrouded in mystery and silence. The music reflects the tension and weight of the moment — the doubt, the discovery, and the hope that this encounter may reveal the answers he seeks. Every note echoes like a whisper from a forgotten past, evoking the sense that something ancient and powerful is about to be revealed.

Dialogue:

Dilem: "By the Architect, what are you?"
Vertere: "I am the thirst for power, MAGE."
Dilem:"Do you know who I am?"
Vertere: "Oh yes, I know!... Not who you are, but what you are... I feel your power and the scent of your blood..."
Dilem: "You are all withered... How long have you been trapped here?"
Vertere: "I have no idea... Much time has passed... much time... I am weak..."
Dilem: "That is not possible... How have you been alive all this time? This place lies in ruins..."
Vertere:"Why did you enter here? What do you want?"
Dilem: "Did you know the mage who built this castle? Loufric Vertere?"
Vertere: "This name lies in ruins, just like this place..."
Dilem: "I need a new Silh. I could not find it in his book. The magic to heal someone."
Vertere:"A Healing Silh... Perhaps I can help you... but first, you will need to set me free!"
Dilem:"How can I do that?"
Vertere: "I need blood... your blood... or... if you fear that, you may slay a Bruddalgi and bring it to me."
Dilem:"My blood? Why? I can break the bars with ice and fire and set you free..."
Vertere: "There is no more time... Listen... Some Bruddalgi has caught your scent... It is coming... What will be your choice? Mage..."

Dilem:"Liyenne!! Are you listening to me?
Liyenne:"I'm ready"
Dilem: "We’re about to have company."
Liyenne: "Let him come... That Bruddalgi will get an arrow in each eye of that ugly face."
Vertere: "I see you brought a friend..."
Dilem:"You can be sure she is more than a friend."
Liyenne: "Behind you."
Dilem: "Igneus"

Liyenne:"Did he die?"
Dilem: "I don’t know... I can’t see from here."
Liyenne:"Wait a minute... Now I’m sure."
Dilem:"Well, let’s take him to him."
Liyenne: "Wait, Dílem, I don’t trust that."
Dilem: Why?
Liyenne: "I don’t trust a creature that asks for blood..."
Dilem:"I have no choice... I need the Silh of healing"

Forgotten (With Audiobook)

let it go (lovely piano)

Until dawn

I’m a composer, songwriter, and technologist working across genres, from cinematic scores to alternative rock and stripped-back acoustic. My creative process is guided by instinct, emotional tone, and a grounding in early piano, guitar, vocal training, and music theory fundamentals. I play guitar, bass, drums, piano and was lead vocalist in a few bands.

Moments, people, or emotional energy can spark melodies or textures in my mind. I often hear complete orchestral pieces internally, as if they already exist and my role is to translate them into sound.

Most tracks begin as a voice note or a musical fragment, then develop through piano, guitar, and high-end production tools. Lyrics follow a similar path. Glimpsed, assembled, and refined. I work in Logic Pro X with Kontakt, EastWest, Arcade, Scalar, Steinberg, Waves, and Kits.ai (ethically licensed vocal models based of my own recordings). 

Most of the songs feature the vocals of https://www.tiktok.com/@adriaana_corkum. Please give her channel some support!

Whether polished or raw, each track aims to capture something emotionally honest. If a song resonates with you, then it was meant for you.

Until dawn

marceldupreez

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