Don't Abandon All Hope

Drive Flat

Mt. Ruapaehu is an active stratovolcano. That photo is when it erupted in 1996, my parents had ash all over their closes that were hanging on the cloths line, 119km away.

🌋"I feel vibrations of the Soul, i'm losing control"🌋

Whatever Ascent

I was on a mini holiday when I created this beat, looking out over the lake from my hotel room. This kind of experience is rare for me, as I'm usually stuck at home. I had just finished writing my other track, "Ijadiri," and while this one has some similar elements, it's not exactly the same. I would almost describe it as yacht rock, or perhaps 80s rock, or something with a retro flavor. 

I don’t know anyone named Anjolie, but I imagine her as an angel singing or a rare beauty, complementing a night that occurs only once in a blue moon. Everyone can dream once in a while, and I’ve had experiences like that too—memories that, once formed, can inspire art. I used to shy away from this kind of writing, opting instead for a different style that often felt disingenuous. However, when I embrace these moments and dive deeply into them, I find I can tap into my most unique and authentic way of expressing myself, reminiscent of old-school techniques.

It took me a while to finish because I went through some rough weeks after the trip to the lake, but I persisted, and here it is. I hope its retro flair is enjoyed by everyone who hears it. Now, I'm ready to move on to my next project. 


All it Takes is One  

She joins me for a day off on the neon streets for a while
Catching the rays of her lockstep dancing
on the yacht 
Bright seductive smile 

All it takes is one to start a wave in the crowd
Rising up while screaming as it goes around
stereo surround 

I can hear you Anjolie. 

On my way - like a tidal ray
Watch it all - golden rings as you start to sing
On my way - like a tidal wave 
Watch in wonder her voice takes me away

The glow on the street near the dock
seems to hang around for a mile  
Light-reflecting on the barrels
as I sip the red cherry wonder wine (Cherry Wine) 

I want to know you Anjolie. 

On my way - like a tidal ray
Watch it all - golden rings as she starts to sing
On my way - like a tidal wave 
Watch in wonder her voice it takes me away

(solos) 

On my way - like a tidal ray
Watch it all - golden rings as you start to sing
On my way - like a tidal wave 
Watch in wonder her voice it takes me away

Sip the barrel of the cherry wine.

All it Takes is One

deep‥seek

above the clouds

feel for rain

This song was produced with Roland Fantom 07

Purpose (Roland Fantom 07)

NEW: County Sound 'Surrey & NE Hampshire' (1986) - Demo - Alfasound

Station captures the awe of arrival at the beating heart of the cosmos — a sprawling hub where trade, politics, and hidden agendas converge. Expansive pads and steady synth pulses evoke the scale of the orbital city, while melodic fragments shimmer like the lights of docking bays and starships in constant motion. It’s the sound of stepping into the wider universe for the first time, where opportunity and danger orbit side by side.

🎵 From the Beyond the Stars album — 25 tracks of electronic/sci-fi inspired music.
🎮 Perfect for hub worlds, space stations, or major story crossroads in RPGs.
📡 ISRC: USCGJ2549640

All it Takes is One

Mark Antares