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An original collaboration with the tremendously creative and talented artist Mikhail Key! 

Hope all will enjoy!

Violin: IceRequiem
Piano/percussion/fx: Mikhail Key (@https://soundcloud.com/mikhail-key)

Icon art courtesy of Yuuhiko:
http://yuuhiko.deviantart.com/

Lament of the Fireflies - Collaboration with Mikhail Key

Hi there and welcome to our latest track in our 'Themes' Sound set
'The Cottage in the Woods'.

In this track we imagine an old cottage that's located deep within a dark foreboding forest. Nobody knows who lives there and the locals seem unaware of the route through the dark forest surrounding it, as nobody has been there for years. Its only really known about at all through local folklore and tales passed from one generation to the next. People say its a bad place and tell youngsters not to go there! even though nobody knows how to get there? 

But one day, when travelling along a very well worn route through the forest, a lone traveller comes across a small winding path leading from the main path that they've never noticed before? In the distance they are sure they can hear the feint noise of a woman singing, over the breeze through the branches and the rustle of leaves. Intrigued the traveller begins following the small path towards the singing, fixated with discovering its source. But when the singing stops, they suddenly realise they cannot find their way back. 

After trying to retrace their steps for several hours, dusk slowly settles across the forest and as the crows cry and fight for their night-time roosts the shadows grow longer and a chill descends to blanket the land. 

Alone, cold, frightened and lost the traveller starts to panic, and as they hurry through the dark forest, they only find themselves becoming more and more disorientated. When the finally slump to the floor resting against the trunk of a mighty tree, they notice what seems to be an orange glow in the distance?At first they are unsure of what this light is, wondering if their eyes are playing tricks on them. But as they start to work their way through the tangled woodland under-storey, they realise their is a small cottage, nestled between the trees, occupying a small clearing. 

They finally break free from the woodlands dark fringe, with hope filling their heart, but as they step into the clearing, the strange singing starts again...........The traveller is draw to the voice, as before, but this time they also get a very uneasy feeling that something isn't quiet right, like there is no going back! Almost in a trance they slowly walk towards the dark cottage in the woods...........

We like to leave the rest of the story to our creation and want you to decide how the story ends.........?

Composed by: Matt Baker
All Instruments: Matt Baker & John Styles
Arrangement: John Styles & Matt Baker
Production: John Styles

We had great fun making this track and I thank John for all of his hard work to make the finished piece so magical. We hope you enjoy it to and would love to hear and comments and feedback you have, or how you think the story may end.........?

Thanks for listening, all the best for now, Cheers Matt & John :)


Matt Baker & John Styles - The Cottage In The Woods

Hi There and welcome to my latest track, 'Broken Dreams'

As you may guess I'm sticking with the 'Aliens' Sci-fi theme with this one. 

In the second film, 'Aliens' 1986

Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) is picked up as salvage after drifting through space in stasis for 57 years. After she's been treated she is debriefed by her employers at the Weyland-Yutani Corporation over the destruction of her ship, the Nostromo. She describes everything that happened, but they are skeptical of her claims that an Alien killed the ship's crew and forced her to destroy the ship.

She also discovers that whilst she was away, frozen in an  abnormally long hypersleep, her daughter had, grown up and sadly passed away. The pain of this is unbearable for Ripley as she had promised to only be away a short time. 

This part of the story always struck a chord with me, so I  decided it would be a challenge to try and create a piece that gave a sense of a restless, disturbed sleep, a homage to Ripley's broken dreams.

I've used a combination of electronic and orchestral sounds to get a nice atmospheric feel, an kind of ambient chill out track, but with a twist!

Composer, All Instruments, Arrangement & Production: Matt Baker

I hope you enjoy my creation.

Comments and feedback welcome

Thanks for listening, all the best for now

Cheers Matt :)
For more information about my work please visit my website: www.Raven-SoundArt.co.uk


Matt Baker - Broken Dreams

Welcome to our new release ‘The Flight of an Eagle” the promised extended Orchestral version of the earlier released duet version called “The Eagle Fly” by Oliver Papke & John Styles.
We have changed the title as remarks were given that the translation German to English was not done right.

With this release Matt Baker joined us and he created the orchestral movement for this song, then John created an extra bridge, and multi layered all the instruments to keep all dynamics, and at the same time create a crescendo, so all instruments could be heard as an orchestra without a specific solo instrument even the piano becomes part of the total orchestra (intentionally).
In this mix we took out John’s piano, and replaced them with Matt’s piano, then we added more instruments 1 by 1, until they all sounded as one as we hoped they would.

This song arose when Oliver went for a walk with his wife, it was so quiet and peaceful, as they observed some birds, they felt free from the daily stress, back home he started playing on the piano to express this feeling.
Each of you might have had a similar experience, when you have your had full of stress and worry, you just want to forget about everything for a few minutes and feel free and relaxed.
With this piece we want to give you these few moments to relax and experience this relief and freedom.

Composer:                    Oliver Papke
Arrangement:               John Styles & Matt Baker
Piano:                           Oliver Papke & Matt Baker
Orchestral Movement: Matt Baker & John Styles
Producer:                      John Styles

All you comments, advices and feedback is very much appreciated as always.

John Styles, Matt Baker & Oliver Papke- Flight of an Eagle (ext)

Welcome to our new version of “A Story to be Told”, we asked Colin Powell aka  HYPERLINK "https://soundcloud.com/a-multitude-of-one" https://soundcloud.com/a-multitude-of-one to join us and make some guitar tracks for this song, which he did brilliantly as always.  John already had a idea for a new song, but he wasn’t satisfied with the verses only the chorus line and bridge were finished, and when he arrived in Bremen (to join Oliver), Oliver said that he also had a new idea “chorus line” for a new song, and when he played it, John said this would be an awesome verse instead of a chorus for his new song, so little changes were made to make their 2 ideas fit into this song, so our collaboration made us create a new song all along.

The motivation / reason behind this song was for both of us so similar, that it had to become 1 song.
We started with finishing the piano track first, then we tried to create some string tracks and harmonies for them, and by doing so they end up with a sort duet between Piano and Orchestra (the listeners said so too).
We will also try to make another duet between Piano and Guitar later on (work in progress).
Working together side by side we learned a lot from each other, and we understand each others music a lot better now as well, and we noticed by playing our ideas, we could sing along with our music although we never heard it before, that was a real surprise for us both too, which made it a lot easier to work together.
After we created / played all these tracks, John took them to Holland, and started creating all possible  harmonies, and the more this song developed the more it ended up into this “Duet” as we feel it is now.

We were both motivated to make this song, because of the stories shared with us by others, and also by our own experiences in life.
Many times people get disappointed by others or certain happenings makes you feel numb, it can be that you lost a loved one, or a relationship ended, or you’re not treated right for whatever the reason may be.
You want to react but you don’t know how, and as result nothing comes out right at all, misunderstandings become bigger, it’s almost like you feel trapped in your life, and it makes you feel worthless.
It can get so bad that you feel there is no way back, or it can’t be solved anymore, you keep everything inside and it starts to hurt you even more, and questions start to develop within yourself…….WHY????
It can get so bad that it starts to influence your daily life and it starts to feel you can’t get anything right and because of all these sorrow and worries you may think life is not worth living for anymore.

With this song we tried to create this conversation (story) till the bridge, at this intermezzo we try to create a peaceful harmony within yourself, and the last bit the re-assurance that no matter what the answer is always within yourself, there’s always a solution for everything or a shoulder to cry on is closer then you think.
Keeping everything inside is never a solution for anybody, only when your heart and soul is free and you are fully in harmony with yourself, nothing can stop you from being happy with your life.
We realise it’s a lot easier said then done, but any worry, grief, pain or sorrow is “A Story to be Told”

Composers: John Styles & Oliver Papke
Piano: Oliver Papke
Acoustic and solo guitars: Colin Powel
Orchestral movement & arrangement: John Styles & Oliver Papke
Producer: John Styles


We tried to make a duet by Piano & Orchestra expressing thoughts & feelings of us all, we hope you'll enjoy this song!!



John Styles, Oliver Papke & Colin Powell - A Story To Be Told

Welcome to our new cover song "Engel geh’n durchs Feuer" sung by Helene Fischer
Helene Fischer is a German pop singer, dancer and entertainer. With more than nine million albums sold, it is one of the most successful pop singers in Germany. Albums Farbenspiel and Best of Helene Fischer are among the best-selling music albums in Germany. Fischer has received numerous awards as a singer, including sixteen echoes and six Golden hens, and is also active in television. They presented since 2011 for Christmas The Helene Fischer show, which was awarded in 2015 with the Bavarian Television Award.
Oliver loved this song so much that he recorded it on piano, after sending several attempts back and forth too John, they decided to continue with this version, then Oliver continued making  several tracks with Strings, Choir, Flute and Violin, then John continued to work on them and created the harmonies with, and exchanged the instruments from other libraries.
We hope you’ll enjoy our version just as much as we did working on this version, your comments and advices are very much appreciated as always. 


Composer:   Jean Frankfurter   Lyrics / songwriter:   Christina Bach
Arrangement:   John Styles & Oliver Papke
Piano & Choir:   Oliver Papke
All other instruments:   Oliver Papke & John Styles
Producer:   John Styles


Songtext  :      "Engel gehen durchs Feuer"

Du ich weiss, du wirst mir fehlen
Eine Welt wird untergeh'n
Ich werd meinen Weg alleine gehen
Engel gehn durchs Feuer
Für Einen, der sie liebt
Und wer denkt dabei ans Ende
Wenn man über Wolken fliegt
Engel gehn durchs Feuer
Und für dich hab ich's getan
So was Grosses kommt so schnell nicht mehr
Wir war'n doch ganz nah dran
Du ich weiss, du wirst mir fehlen
Komm vergiss mich, wenn du kannst
Was soll ich dir noch erzählen
Hab dich aus dem Kopf getanzt
Und ich weiss, du wirst mir fehlen
Hab total an uns geglaubt
Ich lern ohne dich zu leben
Irgendwie
Fühl mich gut wie nie
Engel geh'n durchs Feuer
Für Einen, der sie liebt
Wer hat Schuld, frag doch die Sterne
Irgendwie hab'n wir's versiebt
Aber Engel gehn durch's Feuer
Wenn die Liebe einfach geht
Sie verbrennen ihre Flügel
Und dann ist es halt zu spät
Du ich weiss, du wirst mir fehlen
Komm vergiss mich, wenn du kannst
Was soll ich dir noch erzählen
Hab dich aus dem Kopf getanzt
Und ich weiss, du wirst mir fehlen
Hab total an uns geglaubt
Ich lern ohne dich zu leben
Irgendwie
Fühl mich gut wie nie
Engel gehn durch's Feuer
Deine Liebe war's mir wert
Lief den Träumen einfach hinterher
Die Richtung war verkehrt
Du ich weiss…….


Oliver Papke & John Styles - Engel Gehn Durchs Feuer

Welcome to another collab between John Styles and Colin Powell (aka https://soundcloud.com/a-multitude-of-one).

For me this song went through the weirdest development ever, I composed this song 30-5-15 for a school project, as Matt Baker and I were very busy with our Feng Shui project, I’ve send the 1st premix to Colin and asked him if he could add some guitars to it.
Colin send me a completely unexpected mix back for me to consider, without guitars (as to his opinion the guitars were already spot on) but he added beautiful flute and French horn to it instead.

At first this piece was motivated on the situation in the world with all the attacks and war everywhere.
Then I wanted to make this piece longer playing along with all the tracks, as I felt with the additional tracks from Colin I could also change the message into something beautiful, for example if you come at spots in the world where nature shows it’s splendour, the calmness and relaxing feeling you can get enjoying it.
But for some reason nothing worked, so I put this song aside as I wanted to try it later again.
But this song never left me alone, and I kept trying but for some reason whatever I did with those tracks nothing seem to work or sound alright to me.
Then I suffered from a mid-ear infection for 6 weeks, and couldn’t hear properly what I was doing (which frustrated me even more), I wasn’t able to perform proper productions anymore.
The more I tried the worse the song became, so after my ears started to get better, I took the original song, trying to find out what was going wrong all the time, as I never experienced this before.
I decided that I would listen to it over and over again, and trying to find the proper cover for the release, until it would hit me, I came across 2 pictures 1 as you can see now and 1 of me walking in the hills taken from behind.
Without going into detail, the latest developments and disappointments I had to go through in my life, finally gave this piece a meaning, and it also made me realize the song was ready all along.
I always tried to make music for others, to give comfort and bring positive emotions to them.
But to accomplish that, there’s always this moment that you’re “Numb” or “Speechless”, you’ve got no idea what hit you, first you have to go through that face, and to accept the facts that brought you there, then you can climb up, and find the right road to continue your life.
No matter what, accepting the truth (how hard it can be) is always better then a soaring wound, I tried my hardest to push those feelings away, like there was nothing going on, but it just made things worse.
It’s better to deal with those feelings and get them out in the open, so your inner wound can heal.
When I listen to this song myself, I can hear the Guitars, the Piano and the French Horn expressing all my sorrows and pain, and the Flute and Strings trying to comfort me and pulling me out of this painful thoughts.
It’s OK to be “Speechless” it’s a faze you have to go through, in the long run it will make you stronger.
The open ending I left in this piece (on purpose) is so that everybody can fill in their own story or meaning.
I am grateful to Colin for the 2 tracks he made, unintentionally those were exactly what this piece needed, at least I think so, and who knows I might pick up this song one more time and redo it all over again.

Composer & Arrangements:  John Styles
Flute and French Horn:  Colin Powell
All other instruments:  John Styles
Producer:  John Styles

We hope you’ll enjoy this piece, and it will give you some comfort and relaxation to you life too, all your comments and advices are very much appreciated as always, cheers John and Colin

John Styles & Colin Powell - Speechless

Music has always been an integral part of my life. From my earliest memories, it has shaped how I express my emotions and bring my creative ideas to life. Whether it was hours spent with a slightly out-of-tune upright piano or strumming on my sister's guitar, I was hooked. While I struggled with traditional music theory and never quite mastered reading or writing music, my passion for sound and composition only grew.

My journey truly began with a Casio VL-Tone, a keyboard that allowed me to record simple melodies. Throughout my teenage years, I poured countless hours and resources into building my first collection of music gear, recording everything from theme songs to pop and punk covers with friends. In my early twenties, I played in several bands and immersed myself in the live music scene, which was a great experience but often came with late nights and long hours.

During this time, I also began exploring electronic music more seriously, acquiring my first proper setup: a Kawai keyboard, Technics sequencer, Alesis HR16 drum machine, and a Yamaha MT100 4-track recorder. These tools opened up new possibilities and inspired me to experiment with electronic music production and midi-based compositions.

A lifelong fan of science fiction, fantasy, and cinematic soundtracks, I soon found myself gravitating toward composing thematic music. Movies, being my second greatest passion, heavily influenced the direction of my creative work.

In my 30s, life’s demands shifted my focus toward career and family, but my love for music never waned. Entering my 40s, I had the opportunity to refocus, acquiring new gear and fully committing to my musical development. With the help of modern technology, I now have a home studio where I can bring my musical ideas to life with greater precision and depth.

My current setup includes a Korg Triton LE, Cubase 12, Nektar LE88, Steinberg UR824 interface, and an array of VSTs such as Kontakt, Halion Sonic SE, Retrologue, and EastWest Symphonic Choirs, among others. This home studio, built over nearly a decade, allows me to push creative boundaries and explore new sounds and compositions.

Based in Liverpool, I’m currently writing is almost every style. Rock songs for my band Inner Fire. Pop tracks inspired by the 80's and 90's. Theme music inspired by film and literature with the aspiration of one day scoring a full-length production. 

Since joining SoundCloud, I've had the privilege of connecting with talented musicians and creative minds from around the world. One of the most fulfilling collaborations has been with John Styles, where we’ve explored a wide range of musical genres. 

I’m also proud to serve as the principal composer for Music for Brains, a project dedicated to healing through music and creativity. Working on this project has been deeply rewarding, as it has allowed me to connect with individuals on an emotional level, crafting compositions inspired by their stories.

I’m always open to feedback and collaboration, as it helps me refine my craft. While working in the music industry is a dream, I am also a grateful family man, and the support of my loved ones plays a crucial role in fuelling my passion. I am thankful to have such a strong network of family and friends who encourage me to keep pursuing my musical ambitions.

If you're in need of music for a production or project, feel free to reach out. I would be excited to contribute my creativity and help bring your vision to life.

Thank you for taking the time to explore my music—I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Matt

Matt Baker & John Styles - The Cottage In The Woods

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