Space Punk

Dancing in the dark

A new taste of what's coming on my new album Space Junkie with the help of AI!

Light Bugs

Lamenta eleni silmë was born out of a desire to capture the fragility and beauty of an ephemeral moment, like the light of the stars on a deep night. When I composed this piece, I wanted to create a bridge between the past and the present, between ancient traditions and the modern soul. Each note and rhythm was carefully chosen to transport the listener into a state of deep tranquility, where time seems to stand still. At the same time, I intended for this piece to be a lament of sorrow, a cry of grief that brings comfort to those facing loss and sadness.

I chose Quenya over Sindarin or any other Elvish languages because Quenya is the language of the High Elves, those who lived in the blessed realm of Valinor, closest to the divine. It carries with it a sense of purity, timelessness, and a deep connection to the origins of Elven culture. Quenya’s lyrical and ancient beauty felt like the perfect medium to express the ethereal and almost sacred nature of this lament. Unlike Sindarin, which is more commonly spoken in Middle-earth and has a more earthly tone, Quenya evokes a world of fantasy, filled with mystery and nostalgia, adding a timeless dimension to this creation. The female voice, echoing as if from another world, is meant to soothe and provide solace, while the traditional instruments, such as the cithern, add an organic, almost ritualistic texture.

I wanted the listener to feel enveloped by an inner warmth, a light that guides them through a chaotic world. This piece is an invitation to introspection, a chance to lose oneself in thought and find a moment of peace amidst the tumult of daily life. Lamenta eleni silmë is more than a melody; it is a song of lament for those seeking inner light, a moment of breath in an ever-moving universe.

I am also offering the lyrics in Quenya, along with their approximate translation in English, for those who wish to delve deeper into the meaning behind the music.

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Nai eleni silmë ar sercë nárë
Lindë máya, nai almárë
Vëo narquelië lómë ya quetë
Quetë lá quessë ar morna lumna

Nai Anar ortane i lúmë túlë
Ai! Yé ná ilya vanwa
Órë nildë nauva sanwa lanta
Ilúvatar, hiruvalmë silmë ambar

Lírë vanwë nótë óla
Mi silma ar laurië naurë
Ára i cala, ára i lóte
Utaúya, utaúya nai lanta

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May the stars shine and the blood burn,
Sing, spirits, may your blessing be.
The shadow of departure whispers in the night,
Wordless whispers are the heavy burden of darkness.

May the Sun rise at the appointed hour,
Ah! All is lost,
The heart of the friend will find solace,
Ilúvatar, we shall find the light on Earth.

The lost song flows through memory,
Under the light of the stars and the golden flames,
I call the light, I call the flower,
Let them perish, let them perish, may they fall.

Echoes and Whispers

Lamenta eleni silmë - Lament of the Shining Stars

Enigma

KOTO // The Mysterious Nature Of Koto ...
@docfritz // Soundscapes, Rhythm-Design, Artwork, Mix & Production
© 2024 // composed, arranged & performed by DOCFRITZ aka Peter Pasch @ OESJ

KOTO

Ignition

"Requiem Of The Chanting Steel" is a sonic meditation on the devastating effects of war, the relentless pursuit of technological development, and the pollution that suffocates our planet. I composed this piece with the intention of drawing attention to how aggressive industrialization and global conflicts can erode not only the environment but also the very essence of humanity.

From the opening chords, the anthemic rhythm, present throughout the composition, evokes a grave and dramatic sense, symbolizing the ineluctable march toward destruction. It is a march of steel, of heavy machinery dominating battlefields and industrialized cities, but also of a humanity losing control. The rhythm becomes a call — a call for all of us to reflect on the path we are heading down. It is a lament for the loss of balance, a testimony to how technology has supplanted nature, and how unchecked development drives us toward a tragic end.

As the melody progresses, the weighty, intense tones of metal and synthesizers intertwine with more organic motifs, such as nature's roots beginning to wrap around the metal structures, symbolizing a return to a primordial state, a need to reconnect with nature. It is a story of resilience, of how nature reclaims its place despite technological advancement, but also of the inevitable decline of industrial civilization.

At the conclusion of the piece, male voices solemnly intone "Hora es" – a song of awakening, a call to action. This chant symbolizes the final moment of awareness. "The time has come" for us to awaken, to cease escalating global conflicts, and to stop destroying the planet in the name of false industrial progress. It is a plea to take action, in the twelfth hour, to save what remains of nature, of ourselves, and of our future.

This piece is meant to serve not only as a requiem for the world we are on the verge of losing but also as a manifesto for the necessary change. It is time to acknowledge the devastating effects of war and pollution and to return to balance before it is too late.

Requiem Of The Chanting Steel

Water runs down broken streets,
Boots heavy, can't find my feet.
Sky opens, a bitter laugh,
I’m here, caught in its aftermath.

Clouds hang like things unsaid,
The weight of words that filled my head.
I spin, hoping to blur it all—
But shadows cling when I start to fall.

Let it pour, let it sting, let it drown me (I'm still here)
Dance with the hurt, let it spin me around (take the pain)
Let it flood, let it break, let it pull me (hold my ground)
Living in the rain, it won’t wash me out (I won't fade)

Cold hands and the truth it burns,
Every drop a page that turns.
I keep moving, chasing breath,
Through the storm and every regret.

Eyes shut, can't face the glare,
Wind whispers things I can’t repair.
But I touch the rain to feel alive,
Hold its weight to survive the night.

Let it pour, let it sting, let it drown me (I'm still here)
Dance with the hurt, let it spin me around (take the pain)
Let it flood, let it break, let it pull me (hold my ground)
Living in the rain, it won’t wash me out (I won't fade)

When the sky cracks wide, I see it all (no more lies)
Breathe in the dark, let it settle deep (in my bones)
Rise through the ache, through every drop,
Find the strength I thought I’d lost.

Let it pour, let it sting, let it drown me (I'm still here)
Dance with the hurt, let it spin me around (take the pain)
Let it flood, let it break, let it pull me (hold my ground)
Living in the rain, it won’t wash me out (I won't fade)

Let it fall, let it mend, let it change me (won't turn back)
Moving through the storm, still whole (still my own)
Let it fall, let it heal, let it free me (in the end)
Living with the rain, I won’t be swept away (I'm not gone)

The Rain Won't Hide

I've read the YouTube comments over the past few years with tons of requests of a No Role Modelz Mashup. I was pumped when I finally found one the other day, and thought it would sound cool with this Cash Cash anthem. Here's "Finest Role Modelz (J. Cole X Cash Cash)".

Enjoy!

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Finest Role Modelz (J. Cole X Cash Cash)

My on-going tinkering with the kind of sounds I want to hear. Enjoy!

The Rain Won't Hide

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