Cacti of the Sonoran Desert

A collection of songs depicting the creation in Genesis, in an unusual instrumental edition.

Creation 2.0 - Playlist

One of my favorite synth songs when I was a kid was Popcorn by Gershon Kingsley played on a Moog synth one note at a time. Now with computer generated instruments and a composing software there are hundreds of versions of the popular 70's song all with a little variations or complete over the top remakes. I've put together a play s\list of some of my favorites that keep a little original theme as a tribute to Gershon Kingsley's "POPCORN"

Popcorn 5 - Kettle Sweet Style

Remembering moments in our lives. A special tune for my biggest fan...

Remember When

Adventure Park

Original version in the atmosphEAR album this revised version is on the Richter Scale!

On Shakey Ground- Rictor Scale

On Shaky Ground - Richter Scale *

A fun song with a catchy melody for the  whole family.

Butterfly Dance

Living in Arizona in the middle of the Sonoran Desert is a special treat, especially for those who like the unique variety of cacti that have adapted to the arid environment. Providing self protection from hungry animal and storing ample supply of water to sustain their  growth during the hot, dry summers. As a special treat the red fruit that is produced is a favorite the animal population. The fruit can also be made into a jam that is a delicious treat, for those willing to harvest them. This song is what I hear when I see the prickly pear cacti.

Prickly Pear of the Sonoran Desert

The most majestic of all the cacti is the saguaro. It can reach up to 30 feet high and weigh over 1000 pounds from the water it stores. It bares the Arizona State flower and provides living accommodations for several species of birds in the holes made by wood-peckers. They are quite amazing plants that  are only found in the Sonoran Desert region. This song is a feeble attempt to  create a sound that depicts them... If only they could dance.

Saguaro of the Sonoran Desert

Cholla (choy-ah) also known as jumping cactus, is very similar to characteristics of Velcro. Its many tiny hook like needles look like fur but don't touch, these needles grab onto skin and continue to go deeper the more you move or try to shake shake it off. Teddy Bear Cholla, is the variety that glows in the sunrise as the light reflects through its fur-like needles.

Cholla of the Sonoran Desert

Sounds of the Sonoran Desert cacti continue with Ocotillo, a 10 ft prickly bunch of vertical sticks. They were used to create a fence similar to barbed wire but more effective in poking with its 1 inch needles.

Ocotillo of the Sonoran Desert

Stubby and fat, the barrel cactus is often ignored or mistaken for a baby saguaro. There is a legend that you can survive in the desert by cutting the top of the barrel cactus and drinking the water in them. Somebody tried it, and said you would probably die trying to get it open, then only to find very little moisture inside. They do have a pretty glow in the morning sun.

Barrel Cacti of the Sonoran

Barrel Cacti of the Sonoran Desert

Making a song about cacti in the Sonoran Desert with synths was a challenge. Expressing the beauty, grandeur, danger, with musical notes doesn't do it justice.

Organ Pipe Cacti of the Sonoran Desert

Remembering J.T. and how he lived life BIG in every thing he did.

Live Life Big - J. T.'s Song

Live Life Big - J.T.'s Song *

The melting ice, longer days of warmer sun, awakens the hibernating life beneath.

Spring Equinox - Awakening

Impressions refers to the pressing of an inked  image onto paper to make a print. This song features a sample of a 100 year old Kelsey hand cranked printing press that has a very distinctive sound cycle. It has been handed down 4 generations and has been a showpiece at our family printing company, which was closed in 2023. It's sound will now live on forever.... in the sound  cloud.

Sound Impressions

Summer Solstice - Dreaming Days

Fall Equinox - Autum Moon Rise

Fall Equinox - Autumn Moon Rise

Imagine, waking up on a cold winter morning to 3 feet (1 meter) of new snow. Its a Snow Day... No School!

Winter Solstice Snow Day

Winter Solstice - Snow Day

A world where marbles are the currency of trade, everyone plays for keeps. A dark music track for a day that evades recognition every 3 years... Leap Day February 29th 2024.

Marble World

Depicting the 5th day in the biblical creation in Genesis

Creation 2.5 - Ocean Life

Creation 2.6 - Human Nature

Creation 2.1 - First Dawn

What did the Biblical account of  the creation sound like? Deep beats, ambience, strings, bells and choirs all come together in "Creation 2.0" an eight track series depicting the seven days of the creation account in Genesis.

Creation 2.0 - Look All Around Us

Instruments of the forest make the best music.

Creation 2.2 - Foliage Ensamble

Creation 2.3 - Foliage Ensemble

Piercing through the dense clouds of the atmosphere comes the sound of atmosphEAR paving the way for life.

Creation 2.2 - AtmosphEAR

Depicting the 4th day of creation in Genesis.

Creation 2.4 - Sun, Moon, Stars, The Time Keepers

Creation 2.4 - Sun Moon Stars The Time Keepers

When you're done creating... Rest Less, Celebrate More!

Creation 2.7 - Restless

A simple symphony of synths and unique samples from Descent Sampler (DS)

SynthonX DS No. 1

SynthonX DS No 1

That good feeling you get with a warm cup of extra creamy mushroom soup is mixed in with the mellow vibes  of this song.

Mushroom Soup

Asparagus

My contribution to Halloween 2024 festivals.  Playing in Amin, this  great  sounding harmony really stands on  it's own, scary fun, not frightening...

Haunted House (Beware of Ghosts and Goblins)

Haunted House (Beware of Ghosts and Goblins) *

Everything tastes better with a little Cranberry Sauce!

Cranberry Sauce

Making the perfect mashed potatoes is a mix of cooked potatoes, sour cream, parsley, butter, salt, crushed red pepper, black pepper, and lots of heavy beating until its smooth and creamy. 
Making it sound good is a magical experience that is hard to replicate with sounds. Here is my Mashed Potatoes mix attempt.

Mashed Potatoes

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