Bloom

I wrote these weird lyrics in the 90s.  Then I generated the voice using text to speech synthesis.  Then I put this together in FruityLoops.

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{Dream of the Wild Rose}

In a hidden valley, where mist swirls in circling clouds 
a wild rose bloomed by still waters..
rooted deep in the earth, She dreamt of 
the little piece of sky which she could call her own.

"O wandering wind," she whispered, 
"carry me beyond the jade mountains, 
where rivers weave like dragon’s breath and the moon rests upon rippling waters."

A firefly, drifting by, paused to greet her.. 
"I will be your wings, your eyes, your legs
Night after night, he returned, 
speaking of gardens enshrined in clouds.. 
of cranes rising over pine-clad peaks, 
of lotus petals drifting above mirrored lakes.
Though the rose had never left the earth s
he had vividly wandered through mountains and rivers.. 
through the silence of time..
until one autumn morning, the firefly did not return..
Yet Rose did not grieve. 
She had traveled far, in her shared adventures and dreams. 
Beneath the sky’s endless reach  
She stood, a crimson brushstroke against the vast sunset.

~SEC

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From The Five Elements album - Chinese-inspired poetic landscapes and philosophy..

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The Five Elements

Dream of the Wild Rose 野玫瑰之夢

Dream of the Wild Rose 野玫瑰之夢 (Piano Trio)

German composer Stefan Kraft reimagines Bruno Sanfilippo’s ‘Danza de Reflejos’ with a graceful string arrangement that deepens its emotional resonance. This reworked version blends poetic minimalism with cinematic warmth, offering a fresh yet faithful take. Released by the reflective neoclassical label ad21.

Danza de Reflejos Reworked

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Across eight beautifully crafted pieces, German pianist Mats Raynard invites you into a world of delicate piano melodies, sometimes intertwined with tender cello lines, sometimes standing alone in quiet reflection.

Each track feels like a letter never sent, filled with longing, warmth, and fragments of summer days gone by. From moments of soft melancholy to gentle bursts of light, this album is an intimate journey through memory and emotion. Let it play. ad21

Letters to a Summer Past

Waitin'

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Apophenia

We welcome pianist Jonas Oskar with his luminous new single “Ocean Waves”.
A bright and cinematic piano piece, it radiates warmth and emotion, like the soundtrack to a perfect day filled with light, color, and quiet joy. Uplifting and heartfelt, it invites listeners into a world of vivid imagery and serene beauty.

Behind Jonas Oskar are brothers Jonas and Kristoffer Wallin, artists with an extraordinary trajectory that now join forces to create unique piano portraits. ad21

Ocean Waves

Stéphane Horeczko presents ‘Matin Calme’, a serene and cinematic piano piece that carries a deeply contemplative mood. With gentle phrasing and mist-like textures, it feels like the soundtrack to a quiet, foggy morning. Released by the reflective neoclassical label ad21.

Matin Calme

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2025-10-31

colorful landscape

Spanish pianist Ara_piano presents Ambar, a delicate and romantic piano piece from her upcoming EP Petricor. Calm and gently flowing, it carries a touching emotional resonance that lingers with the listener. Its smooth, understated sound avoids harshness, creating a soothing and intimate mood. A graceful composition that feels both heartfelt and timeless. Released by the reflective neoclassical label ad21

Ámbar

A strange, heavy, and yet moving year is coming to an end.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve tried to focus less on "producing" and more on simply letting things happen. This piece is the result of one of those moments—a "Fragment," unpolished and honest, created in just a few hours.
I wanted to share this simply as a kind of audio diary entry and a quiet farewell to 2025.
To all of you—regardless of what you believe in—I wish you a peaceful, gentle time. Take care of yourselves and your loved ones.
I am heading off to be with my family now and will be back in 2026 to continue the journey.
Thanks for listening,
Sebastian

Fragment 005

For reasons unknown but time will tell...
Multi-instrumentalist, all types of music, all types of methods.
Occasional collaborations with other artists.
Sometimes I post the sheet music if it's piano.
Lately, my favorite instrument is a TE OP-1 Field keyboard.

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