This song captures the raw wonder of a Neanderthal witnessing a meteor shower, interpreting it through their primal understanding and memorializing it with cave paintings. If we could understand their language, they might sing something like this:

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Roof breaks wide, fires fall,
Wandering lights in Great Above Land call
Old Ones' eyes, burning bright,
In Endless Black, they take flight
Big Shadow stirs, world feels small,
A sign from Great Far, we see all
Fires in Great Above Land,
Wandering flames, no place to stand
Big Shadow - move sky alive
Mark now, we survive

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A Neanderthal’s worldview would have been grounded in their immediate environment and daily experiences. To describe the celestial phenomena, they likely relied on simple, concrete terms steeped in metaphor and observation. Below are possible interpretations of their conceptual vocabulary:

Sky → "Roof" or "Above"
The sky, vast and enclosing, might have been likened to a protective cave roof or the highest point they could see.

Stars → "Fires" or "Eyes"
Stars could be imagined as tiny fires like those in their camp, or as watchful eyes of spirits in the night.

Moon → "Light Stone" or "Pale Face"
The moon’s glowing presence might resemble a luminous stone or a distant face in the sky.

Sun → "Warm Fire" or "Day Hunter"
The life-giving sun could be connected to the warmth of their fire or the vitality of the hunt.

Darkness → "Endless Black" or "Big Shadow"
The vast void of the night might evoke shadows or a sense of infinity.

Space → "Big Above" or "Great Far"
Space, as the unreachable expanse, might be described as the endless realm above their world.

Movement of Stars → "Wandering Fires"
The motion of celestial bodies could be equated to animals or flames that move unpredictably.

Infinity → "Never Ending" or "Always Far"
Concepts of vastness and eternity might mirror their perception of the horizon or endless landscapes.

Spirits or Ancestors → "Old Ones" or "Big Watchers"
Celestial bodies could embody the spirits of ancestors or unseen forces watching over them.

Cosmos → "Great Above Land"
The cosmos might be understood as an expansive realm beyond their immediate reality.

Modern Thought:
“The stars are distant suns in a vast universe that stretches endlessly.”

Neanderthal Translation:
“Fires far away live in the Big Above, never ending.”

Through metaphor, gesture, and storytelling, their expressions would have been deeply meaningful, even if not directly translatable. This song invites us to imagine their awe and connection to the sky, reflecting both their world and ours.

Fires in the Great Far

Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict.

For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory.

My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision.

So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!

Fires in the Great Far

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