“Closer to You” is a cinematic noir / alternative rock anthem with Bond-style drama and Tarantino cool. Sultry female vocals, hypnotic guitars, and retro-futuristic textures channel Shivaree (“Goodbye Moon”), Nancy Sinatra (“Bang Bang”), Lana Del Rey, Dusty Springfield, Morcheeba and Portishead. Mysterious, sexy, and stylish, it’s ideal for late-night playlists, moody mixes, and cinematic soundtracks — blending retro soul, trip-hop grooves, and modern indie allure. Moon and Aries deliver retro-futuristic music with a timeless flair!
"A journey through portals and time loops - to find the one your soul recognizes...".
(Thanks to: Peter Mitchell on the magical guitar, Chris Kung for the incredible mix and Francois Rocheleau for the genius mastering - we are very thankful for our global dream team).

Moon and Aries website

Closer to You

Seven years ago, Oddrun and I released a beautiful collaboration titled “Smile” — a heartfelt reinterpretation of the timeless theme from Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936) 🎬.  Born from a melody that once underscored silent emotions on screen, our version gave it a new voice — tender, human, and full of light.  For some reason, it never made its way to my SoundCloud page… until now. It feels like the right moment to share this piece again — a little fragment of beauty we both cherished.
 I hope it touches you as it once touched us. ✨

Arrangements by Charles Chambaz 
All instruments, effects are performed by myself. 
For more information, see my public Profile
Vocals by Oddrun (@oddrun-eikli)

Smile: A Charles(music) & Oddrun(vocal) Collaboration

We are all gods

007 Theme

'From Now Till Then' a mixed genre track of jazz fusion and ambient fusion. 

CON-FUSION

From Now Till Then

Where Shadows Cried is an introspective reflection told through the eyes of someone who grappled with depression and inner turmoil. Seen from the perspective of a mind submerged in darkness, the track blends atmospheric textures and emotional resonance to evoke the silent struggle fought beneath the surface, echoing the weight of isolation. It stands as a tribute to those who’ve been to that inner place-where shadows cry.

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Where Shadows Cried

Running Day

I wrote this one about a best friends struggling relationship,  He put up with a lot before he passed. 2025 October 
Features my Vox organ .
 I live in the " Real World  " lyrics by Glenny G
What's the matter with the car your driving it seems to be running fine 
"Fine Fine Fine Fine "
Why complain about the place your living it's just for doing time
" Time Time Time Time "
I can't worry about your mental state , I'm sick and tired of trying
" Bye Bye Bye Bye "
In just in case you can't relate ,  inside I feel like dying " I feel like crying "
But I'm working on me even though your walking out
I live in the real world not the one all filled with doubts 
So don't lay it on me girl cause I know what I need
 I live in the real not alone in fantasy
What's the matter with this watch I'm wearing it must be running slow
" Time time time time "
I thought I had so much more to do but I need some place to go
" Fun Fun Fun Fun "
Cruising down the lost highway it seemed to be where I'm bound
" Bounce Bounce Bounce Bounce "
I'm satisfy me a real soul someone who wont let me down
 " Wont Let me down "
Cause I'm working on me even though I'm running free
I live in the real world not a lone in fantasy
So don't lay it on me girl cause I know what I need
I live in the real world not alone in fantasy
I'm gonna take a long vacation and write myself a  sad sad song
Shake loose all this aggravation , heal my heart up oh so strong
I live in the real world . I live in the real world , I live in the real world
I LIVE IN THE REAL WORLD >>>>>>>>>>>>>

I live in the " Real World " !

Here's another song about everything and nothing. Musically, I'm still a bit quiet... I hope you find the right moment to listen to it... It's not exactly high-energy, I admit.

Searching for some light divine

Balloon Licking

It will get easier I guess
I get the questions but fail the test
It will get easier I guess
Just give it time
But I'm not feeling fine

I see your name in someone else's frame
The words that I want next to my name
No-one would guess that I'm in pain
What's that about?
I want to shout our love out

I have a true love
That nobody knows
The pain of the secret clearly shows
I want to call out her name in the air
It matters to me whether anyone else cares

It will get easier I guess
But in my mind I'm just a mess
It will get easier I guess
I shouldn't care
Just so long as you are here

It will get easier with time
It's just that I'm proud that you are mine
It will get easier with time
If people see
That I'm down on one knee

I have a true love
That nobody knows
Does it really matter I suppose?
But if I died tomorrow the memories are just ours
And I want to talk of our love for hours
And I'm denied

It Will Get Easier I Guess

Prolific musician, author, photographer and oddity.  With influences ranging from the lofi pop of Guided by Voices, the gothic melodrama of Nick Cave, the glam of Bowie and the nakedness of Iggy Pop - this is Marc Freak.  Former frontman of Freak Circus and Dead Joe.  An experiment in DIY and lofi.  The odd bum note here, the even odder bum note there.  But with art do we care?