Orchestral House Experiments

I like to combine orchestral instruments with synths and other electronic instruments. My main criteria is that it has to sound beautiful and express love and joy for life.  This particular track was written after the death of a close friend, Sally-Anne, who added a lot of joy to the lives of many people.

When the Stars Align

I happen to live in a very beautiful place surrounded by people with beautiful souls. For me it’s been a place where I have been able to give free rein to my creativity.  In this track I imagine the place as having a mysterious quality that calls out to all who would listen.   This is the second slightly revised version that I’ve posted — to improve the drums and remove a bit of unwanted phasing.

Something is Calling You

New Version REISSUE 1

I think this track doesn’t quite make it.. so I’ll have another go at it on a few months..


I  originally published a version of this track a year ago.  The new track features completely new  kicks and percussion.  I also rewrote every other part.  It also has new instruments and a refreshed sound design.  I have added new intro explaining what the track is about — how the story of the constellations is linked to the beginnings of human civilisation along with lots of fx and transitions.  It is a celebration of hope.  

I reissued this a few hours after publishing the new version  altering the mix slightly to bring down the drums increasing the part played by the orchestra and choir.

BEACONS of HOPE NEW VERSION

This track is built around a clip of Hatti (Hattie Murdoch) that I found on Splice.  It’s the first time I’ve used a real human in my music.  The original clip was recorded at 140 bpm but I’ve slowed her down to 124 bpm and in places 62bpm.  I have also used Celemony to alter the notes of one phrase and have slightly reordered the original musical phrasing.    She has a wonderful voice, full of emotion. I hope those elements that I’ve contributed do her justice.   The whispering is by another artist. 

When I Feel It in My Bones

This is a laid back piece inspired by the Shakespeare Sonnet, Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day.  Originally I had planned to include the sonnet as a voice track but it just did not work: the juxtaposition of early modern English with a house beat was just silly.  You can still hear the tune I wrote for it though.    (Note this a slightly revised mix of the original track)

Shall I compare thee?

This is the latest version of Beacons of Hope  (Dec 2024).  The previous version, the New Mix, was a bit of a flop.  This version is a bit livelier — I’ve dropped the speech elements, pulled back the drums, increased the other percussions and let the orchestral elements shine through.  I’ll leave the old new version up but I hope this one fares better.    

Beacons of Hope Alternative Mix

My music is about gratitude for life.  Always learning.   Message me on Insta @mikeywikeywo   Feel free to comment.   Based in Tenerife, Spain.  Thank you.

Mi música es sobre gratitud de por vida. Siempre aprendiendo. Mensadme en Insta @mikeywikeywo Siéntete libre de comentar. Basado en Tenerife en las Islas Canarias. Gracias.

Ma musique parle de gratitude pour la vie. Toujours apprendre. Message-moi sur Insta @mikeywikeywo N'hésitez pas à commenter. Basé à Tenerife dans les îles Canaries. Je vous remercie.

La mia musica è di gratitudine per la vita. Imparare sempre. Messaggio me su Insta @mikeywikeywo Sentiti libero di commentare. Con sede a Tenerife nelle Isole Canarie. Grazie.

Orchestral House Experiments

Mike Workman