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MUSICIANS
John Beckmann: all music, lyrics, and production
David Sisko: mix
Lux Astralis, New York: recording studio
Joe LaPorta: mastering engineer, Sterling Sound

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Hardstyle for Sunday night from Henry Darkene

I'm addicted to you

I'm Addicted To You

Inspired By #Nettspend & #Xaviersobased
Produced by twoclose
Released by HOSHIKUZU RECORDS™

BASED LUV ft. AkumA (twoclose)

Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most... human

Hol! - Vampire (Insison Remix)

"Whispers of the Earth" is a sonic fusion created to evoke the deep connection between humanity and nature, as well as the subtle link between different cultures around the world. I wanted to create a piece that not only delights the ear but also transports you to a universe where the tranquillity of nature and the echo of traditions intertwine in an organic and fluid way.

Concept and Intention

I began this composition with the desire to reflect the grandeur and delicacy of nature. The first chords are supported by a violin, followed by an electronic organ, which, through an autotune effect, transitions into the deep sounds of the French horn and back. Here, the glockenspiel(a metalophone with bright, bell-like tones) plays an essential role, adding a note of clarity and purity, like a breeze that brings peace and hope. This initial part symbolizes the beginning of an inner journey, a moment of reflection and peace.

Cultural Exploration

As the melody evolves, I integrated various sonic elements to symbolize the meeting of cultures. The European dulcimer, played electronically in the first part, suggests a connection to Western traditions, while the synthesizer adds a layer of modernity and innovation. As we approach the end of the piece, I wanted to capture the cultural richness of the East by introducing traditional Chinese instruments such as the Yangqin (Chinese Dulcimer), Erhu (Chinese violin, aka Chinese 2-string fiddle), and DiZi (Chinese bamboo flute in D major). These not only add another layer of texture but also transform the melody into an ode to global unity.

Sonic and Thematic Fusion

Another aspect I wanted to highlight is the continuity between East and West, past and present. This is why instruments like the violin and glockenspiel in the first part gradually make way for the Erhu and Yangqin, marking a natural transition between styles and cultures. The woodwind instruments, used throughout the piece, contribute to creating an organic atmosphere that blends natural elements with human expressions.

Conclusion

With "Whispers of the Earth," I aimed to create a piece that resonates not only with the listeners' ears but also with their souls. It is a composition that speaks of inner peace, the beauty of cultural diversity, and the way in which the sounds of nature and our traditions can coexist in perfect harmony. I hope each listener finds in this melody their own reflections and connections with the world around them.

Echoes And Whispers

Whispers Of The Earth

Live in Chicago: August 2024

This track Clouds on Fire is the instrumental version of a song I released a few months ago with the title Fire Balloons. I nearly always compose my songs with instruments like the oboe acting as place holders for the vocals. It struck me that this particular composition would go well as an instrumental in its own right, so here it is for your enjoyment!

Clouds On Fire

We have condensed the oldest and longest (at 13,000+ words) poetic drama ever composed, entitled the Epic of Gilgamesh. 

The Epic is about the first and original hero ...of those “with a thousand faces”, the term coined by the mythologist Joseph Campbell, to indicate that there were more mythological heroes who underwent similarly challenging rite-of-passage quests after Gilgamesh. There were heroes like Hercules, Jason, Theseus and Odysseus, Buddha, Pinocchio in fact, and even Bob Dylan sung of his own hero's journey in his song Isis on the album Desire. King Arthur and Merlin also undertook a heroic quest in the Celtic myths, a sea voyage around the pole stars. 

But Gilgamesh is the prototype, and his epic journey requires him to “tread the rim of the wheel”. In my book, Stories in the Stars, I re-interpret the translations of the cuneiform on the Babylonian tablets to show that this "wheel's rim" symbolises the ring of the zodiac constellations in the stars, and so that’s also reflected in our track.
 
I’m very grateful to @APi_ZZ for providing such a captivating and inspiring soundscape to accompany Gilgamesh's stellar journey. 

Copyright © Words, vocals and cover art: Annie Dieu-Le-Veut, August 2024

Copyright © Music and cover title, APi_ZZ (Andreas Pirner) August 2024
All rights reserved.

Hero With a Thousand Faces

Some sound design & effects production fun around a late night, live take, two guitar droney jam. Performed by Jeff Thomas and Ben Butler on 6.24.21

It's Late, Think I'll Walk [Acoustic Improvisation No. 3]

Destination

We welcome Brandy Anderson on this week's Beyond The Radar!

Beyond The Radar

Beyond the Radar- Brandy Anderson

PURPLE + Steelo Fran

I’d like to wish merry Christmas to you
But if they'd prefer, happy holidays too
Good tidings to all and too all a good night 
Many years up ahead. It’s  a wonderful life
Hold the people we treasure. All others, let’s grow 
Tranquility brought with fresh fallen snow 
And wisdom to discern what’s wrong from what’s right
And peace at the end, when we pass into light 
Let's not covet lies, sincerity blossoms 
Then our hearts will go out with love and compassion 
Let us not get wrapped up, it’s only a life 
To dust we return in ordinary time

A Christmas Wish List For Santa

This started as a small mini-theme for my Instagram and I expanded it for a minor release.  I was working on creating a synth-wave template for Ableton and, because my brain doesn't allow me to not make something when exploring new sounds, this is what came about.  I still haven't made the template. 

I've been spending a bunch of time doing not music-related items (research, technique tutorials, etc) and it's been more difficult to focus on releases now that I am trying for social media content.  

Gotta try to find that balance.

Taking It In

Lyrics: 
steady breaking hearts watch it all go 
end of the bottle i move slow mo
tell me that u love me thats a no no 
all white coupe look like coco

don't tell me that u need me imma go go
at the rack with the finger roll

i shine in your eye silver seiko  
tell me that you love me i'm like 
here we go

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