My contribution to the "Creator Challenge Downpour" by SoundIron 2023. Used 2 Instances of the free Soundpack "Rainsong". A cinematic atmosphere. 

Full video on Youtube https://youtu.be/KkMyI48mNf4
As usual comments are appreciated.

"It's Raining" © 2023 Lars Chr. Karlsson

Step into the extraordinary world of "Sonus Interiorem," a blindfolded experience crafted by No Borders for Lovers, hosted in the enchanting beach of Casa Reia, Lisbon on July 2023. Embrace the captivating art of vibration and the mesmerizing interplay of sound and silence in this transformative and meditative journey.

Through carefully curated sounds and carefully orchestrated silences, No Borders for Lovers curates an unparalleled experience, guiding you through the uncharted territories of your mind and heart.

Voice : Alice Bertay 
Guitar : Martin Gabriel Lopez
Clarinet : Melchior Dumas

SAVE THE PRINCESS - (Live)

Mastered by A7 Recording Studio
Guitar: Taylor 150e 12-string

Lyrics:
Walkin’ through the shadowy forest,       
Didn’t know which way I should go,
Somethin’ caught my eye that was givin’ off a golden glow.
It was a shiny little guy in the flowers,
His thoughts were gettin’ into my head,
I wondered what he could know, and this is what he said:

Well I know it’s ‘bout helpin’ each other,
And I know it’s ‘bout sendin’ up a prayer,
And I know it’s ‘bout feelin’ the peace that waits inside you there.
Well I know it’s ‘bout followin’ your heartbeat, 
To help you do everything you’re meant to do,
And I know it’s ‘bout findin’ the love that’s waitin’ everywhere.
Ooooh ooh ooh…ah.

Well I couldn’t really see what he looked like, 
But a song was all inside my mind,
And everything that I could feel told me he was kind.
It was clear that he was hopin’ to help me,
Find my way out of the shadowy place,
By filling me up with his wisdom and a whisper of grace.

He sang I know it’s ‘bout helpin’ each other
And I know it’s ‘bout sendin’ up a prayer
And I know it’s ‘bout feelin’ the peace that waits inside you there.
Well I know it’s ‘bout reachin’ for your helpers,
Who will guide you to the things you’re meant to do,
And it’s all about findin’ the love that’s waitin’ everywhere.

Something changed inside of me then,
A music of the soul until the very end.

I sing: I know it’s ‘bout helpin’ each other
And I know it’s ‘bout sendin’ up a prayer
And I know it’s ‘bout feelin’ the peace that waits inside you there.
Well I know it’s ‘bout reachin’ for your helpers,
Who will guide you to the things you’re meant to do,
And I know it’s ‘bout findin’ the love that’s waitin’ everywhere.
And I know it’s ‘bout findin’ the love that’s waitin’ everywhere.

Well I Know

This composition is a choral chant for 6 voices with post-tonal music, lyrics that reflect on the passage of time and interpretation made using voice synthesis software.

A fairly detailed introduction to this work can be read at the following links:

Introduction in English:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hz2Nwfho2emnLZwwSW0o-qY9jVeGZZJv/view?usp=sharing

Introducción en castellano:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NtbVN6-e5ovCm4dyx7QFSdxxvducTGdI/view?usp=sharing

Introducció en català:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e7Gz2a1LF_WfVpjjg8zg1yBzJMxQq-Mx/view?usp=sharing

MOLTS ANYS !    -.-Cor a 6 veus-.-

Guitar, Bass, and Keys by Robert Grigg
https://youtu.be/TRcwUQOL2rU?si=Ebm_RRO1QlVgL3qP

Squeeze The Weeze

I constructed this track and I asked Annie if she felt inspired to put any words to it. she said "yes, defo, if her dream fairies come through with them." And they did ... seems they couldn't wait... which was great ... except that it was at four o'clock this morning!

Here's what came through:

WORDS:

I thought at first it was a dream, just a childhood fantasy that had grown and grown.
But over the years, I realised .... it was real, it was my loved ones singing me home.

When the day is dark, and the night is long...in the still, small hours I hear their song.
The road less travelled can be full of stones, but their song makes the journey seem not so long.
When I meet the devil, at the crossing, and I have to choose right, from wrong,
I follow their attunement, and soon find, that where once I was weak, I am strong

Now the sun is glowing red, and the shadows growing longer, their song is sounding out... even louder
Rising to a crescendo, as every sacrifice is cheered, every last injury and pain is honoured,
Pulling me up the steep, craggy pathway of that last mountain I have to climb,
Until I’m released from the valley of the shadow of death, ruled by Old Father Time.

I thought at first it was a dream, just a childhood fantasy that had grown and grown.
But over the years ...I've seen that it’s real, and that it’s my loved ones singing me home.

© Lyrics and vocal, copyright Annie Dieu-Le-Veut, August 2024
© Music and cover art, copyright Mark Combstead, August 2024

Our way home - ft. Annie Dieu-Le-Veut

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY: Fraser Cormack at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559043332127

"Sleight," a 10-minute contemporary classical and orchestral journey from composer Jeremias Langsämmer, serves as a poignant centerpiece in his upcoming album *Morpheme*. With its delicate blend of an ostinato piano motif and the evocative tones of the French horn, this composition weaves a tapestry of melancholy and hope. The track’s cinematic strings, lush and immersive, create a soundscape that resonates with emotional depth, inviting the listener into a world where sorrow meets solace. Echoing the atmospheric and introspective style of Ólafur Arnalds, "Sleight" is a contemplative exploration of transient moments, where each note lingers like a memory—ephemeral yet deeply felt. Perfect for moments of quiet reflection, this piece captures the essence of longing and renewal, making it a standout in Langsämmer's evocative repertoire.

Sleight by Jeremias Langsämmer

There's a light in the sky.
There's a light in your eyes.
Out of the dreaming, the world comes alive.
There's a light in the space.
There's a light in your mind.
After the dreaming, a world came alive.
Out of the darkness emerges the light.

Brought down by freak minds.
You fell by the way side.
They found out.
You were the last to know.
Sent where the wind blows.
Give me a free mind.
Keep the rest.
 I'll stay on side.
Held on to finally let it go.
The shadows only showed you toward the light.
After the dream...
You come alive.

There's a small glint of light.
In the corner of your mind.
Out of the darkness, you rose toward the light.
There was light at the start.
There is light at the heart.
Out of the dreaming emerges the light.
After the darkness is pierced by the light.

Dragged up, paid no mind.
You drifted toward the dark side.
No idea where to go.
Found out too slow.
Give me my free mind.
Forget your downsides.
Held on to finally let it go.
The darkness only guides you toward the light.
After the dream...
There comes your life.

Hold up the light.
To guide you home.

Preyed upon by strong minds.
Pressed up. 
Passed by.
When they make cuts.
You'll be the first to go.
The light from your window.
Forget your freak mind.
I'll get there in my own time.
Hold on. 
Or let it go.
The tunnel only leads towards the light.
Out of the dark...
You come to light.

Brought down by freak minds.
You fell by the way side.
They found out, you were the last to know.
Sent where the wind blows.
Give me a free mind.
Keep the rest, I'll stay on side.
Held on to finally let it go.
The shadows only showed you toward the light.
After the dream... 
You come alive.


The Light

ballet de penzance

We watched video days with Mark Gonzales and Jason Lee
Rudy Johnson and Guy Mariano when their parts were new
Hokus Pokus with Matt Hensley and dont forget A 1 meats
Chris Markovich was the best we'd ever seen

We skated in 92
and everything was so easy
Getting rad in 92
Was the only thing we wanted to do

Natas in Street's on fire
Jeff Grosso forever
New deal with useless
Wooden toys

Tiny wheels and Bob shirts
World industries until it hurts
Jeremy Klein and1281
Changed it all for me

Mike V in  rubbish heap
Rodney on the street
Enigmas on my feet
It's all I could ever need

We skated in 92
and everything was so easy
All of us in the freeport crew
skated like we had nothing to lose

ban this with Barbie and hill
Lance and Neil kill
Let's catch the demo
Down at Beach plus

Dog town with John Cardiel
Planet Earth with Joevantae
ghetto wear and limpies and
Deadbolt trucks

Plan B with Pat Duffy
Danny Way and Sean Sheffey
late shove its and baggy pants
were something cool

No grip tape on my nose
And those fucking bridge bolts
What a good time we had in 92
We skated in 92

and everything was so easy
Getting rad with the freeport crew
was something we all missed to

There's a war outside the window
It's destroying our world
So take a hand of the boy and the girl
And walk down the street and sing a happy song

To make the world better, peace on earth
environment, religion, pray to God

We Skated In 92

Hot Summer Day

Few acts are pushing the envelope like No Borders for Lovers. The brainchild of French poet and siren, Alice Bertay and Argentinian guitar savant, Martin Lopez, this duo is creating tidal waves in the soundscape through their unique blend of ethereal lyricism and haunting melodies.

Their performances are like falling into a dream where sound waves replace oxygen. Alice's powerful, poetic lyrics creating a swirl of mystical aura, and Martin's guitar carve out intricate rolling melodies echoing the primordial language of the cosmos.

 No Borders for Lovers is an exploration of the "Art of Vibration"-- a term coined by the duo that encapsulates their philosophy-- an experiment in emotional alchemy, and a testament to the boundless possibilities of sound. 

Together, Bertay and Lopez, are pioneering an artistic movement, merging poetry, music, and performance art into an irresistible force that dares you to no feel.

SAVE THE PRINCESS - (Live)

No Borders For Lovers

Related tracks