 Pain Without A Cause. This is the title track on an album full of ‘emotional songs I can relax to, and hopefully you also,’ combining Christian Rock with spiritual sounding instrumentals, created to bring ‘peace on a troubled world’…through music!

Pain Without A Cause

This work was composed specifically for The Viola Commissioning Circle (VCC) Composer Prize based in London.

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🎵 Title: Lingering Light in Winter’s Embrace
🎼 Composer: Michael Herter

🕒 Duration: 05:07
🐢 Tempo: Slow
🎻 Genre: Classical / Neoclassical / Soundtrack
🎧 Mood: Romantic, Emotional, Poetic
🎬 Video: https://youtu.be/2qpfngZPqsU

📝 Description
"Lingering Light in Winter’s Embrace" is a chamber composition for eight instruments, deeply rooted in the expressive tradition of the Russian musical school, profoundly inspired by the legacies of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and Georgy Sviridov. The piece seeks to capture the ephemeral beauty of memory, weaving an atmosphere of tender melancholy and quiet contemplation, as if illuminated by the delicate glow of a winter landscape.

At its heart lies the theme of nostalgia — a longing for moments lost, expressed through a lyrical dialogue between the strings (first and second violins, viola, cello, and double bass) and the poignant timbre of the winds (flute, oboe, and clarinet). The strings evoke heartfelt emotions, whispering tales of cherished recollections, while the winds add a breath of airy lightness and a subtle shimmer of hope. The double bass provides a resonant foundation, grounding the composition in the timeless embrace of the natural world.

This work transcends a specific narrative, instead inviting listeners on an emotional journey — a meditation on the fleeting nature of time, the enduring power of the human spirit, and the universal search for harmony. "Lingering Light in Winter’s Embrace" is a sonic painting, a tapestry of sound designed to stir the soul and awaken the imagination. It’s a testament to the beauty found within stillness, and a celebration of the delicate balance between joy and sorrow.

🎼 Key: A-Dur | Time Signature: 3/4 | Tempo: Varies bpm

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Thomas Matthew Sierra is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and audio engineer based in Austin, Texas. With 16 years of hands-on experience, he has independently written, performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered a deeply personal and stylistically diverse body of work under his project Mutant Rockstar.

He released his debut album, For That Brighter Tomorrow, in 2014 at age 19, followed by No Right, No Wrong in 2022, a project that sharpened his signature blend of raw emotion and layered production. His latest release, Mutant Rockstar (June 27, 2025), is his most focused and technically evolved album to date. He is also the creator of Lounge Sessions, a series of instrumental projects that explore textural and sync-forward sound design.

Sierra’s production style is rooted in complete creative control—handling every instrument, arrangement, and mix himself, from early demos through final master. His work is defined by clarity, tone, emotional impact, and an ear for detail shaped by years of dedicated independent output. He continues to collaborate selectively with other artists across genres while expanding his catalog as both a solo artist and producer.