There is a point at which words are too inadequate to express beauty. This is one such instance.

Wonderful collaboration! What a great voice you have Oddrun!

I almost missed this wonderful performance .... and collaboration. Nice complicity between you for this concept.

this is such wonderful piece of music for the nighttime! Superb singing~

Beautiful song, singing, playing and collaboration. The snowfall in a romantic, warm, loving way.

There is so much beauty and gentleness in this marvellous winter fairy-tale.. A wonderful listen..

This song is an outtake from an expansive holy shitshow project(still in production) that I was honored to work on. I like this little snippet of an on going story of the band, and particularly about Larry, the bass player. So here it is with HS's gracious permission. And a Huge thanks for his beautiful music in this song.

LARRY (featuring holy shitshow)

A Small Holiday.wav

Early Down Chaos

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

Greetings all you fun and funky SC musicians. I don’t typically upload remastered versions of a song as a new track. I usually just replace the old with the new, and change the title to reflect the remaster. But this one is special, for a few reasons (and if you’re not much into personalized mixing details, you may want to skip this liner note).

First (and most importantly)… I thought I’d lost the ability to edit the original tracks for this song. The last time I opened it up in Logic (updating it for the 2018 album remaster), the siren voices were all messed up (automation in Alchemy can have odd results sometimes). I just assumed the original native file was broken forever, because I no longer had access to that version of Logic. I had to do the album remaster from my only existing mix… and it was definitely lacking.

4 years later, I’m so glad I took a chance on reopening the native file when I concluded this ‘Siren’ trilogy. All the sounds/automations were exactly as I had left them. Prior to this attempt, I just assumed the worst, and never tried again. Thankfully, I was wrong. :D

Second… the remaster turned out much better than I hoped; and the differences were so satisfying, I thought it might be fun to have both versions up (for a side by side comparison, for any interested musicians out there. Here's the older version: https://soundcloud.com/grevusanjl/siren-rising).

So why does this one sound so much better than the original version? (And please take all of this with a grain of salt. I’m no pro. But I have discovered what works for me.)

Honestly, a tremendous amount of credit goes to having a much better understanding of Compression. For many folks, Compression is almost a dirty word. Just the title of the plug-in alone confused me at first. Why would I possibly want to compress my sounds, when I liked them as is? 

But it turns out (for me at least) that the different Compression options really shine when chosen specifically, and used minimally. As an example (and I’m not sure if your DAW offers similar options, but), Studio VCA works brilliantly with strings, female vocals and many of my favorite synths. But Studio FET works great on drums. Etc. And while some might cringe at the idea, I absolutely love what Soft Distortion does to most tracks as well. Used in mild amounts, Soft Distortion adds a phenomenal amount of spacial quality to the sound. I don’t use this one all of the time, but I bet I use it at least 75% of the time now (and Compression in general on about 95% of the tracks).  So there you go… I’m definitely a big fan of Compression… when used responsibly. :)

In addition, I’ve also learned a lot about EQing since I first did this song in 2017; so much so, that I was actually baffled by some of my earlier choices. So a large amount of the repair/update time for the 2022 remaster was spent on getting the EQing for each track set up more effectively.

And finally, I had the opportunity to give the full mix a healthy rebuild. After 5 years, you’re undoubtedly going to have a very fresh perspective on a piece. And I realized a lot of the sounds simply weren’t in their optimal positions in the stereo field. I also reconsidered where sounds faded in and out, and how intensely they did so… and I updated all of that as well. 

And there you have it, the story/history behind one of my all time personal favorites. I’m so glad I had an opportunity to revisit this one (while leaving all the original instruments true to form), and I hope you enjoy all the latest sound enhancements as well. I’m excited to hear what you think of my ’Siren Rising (2022 Remaster)’. :D

WTF! The Musical

Siren Rising - 2022 REMASTER

Voice and Lyrics: Oddrun Eikli soundcloud.com/oddrun-eikli
Piano and Orchestration: Syrel soundcloud.com/user-461764443
Picture by: Oddrun 

- Lyrics -
The Snowfall
Sprinkles hope and light
Crystals in a sparkling flight
Snowbirds
Flashing up into the air
Sweet, soft, without fear
Rustling down
In winter wind
Waiting for the Joy of Spring
Snowfall ...

Snowfall. Feat. Syrel and Oddrun Eikli

dark matter

Nine

Performed by Stefano Manotti

Lyrics and music by Stefano Manotti

Soulgem Records

TESTO
E camminavi fiera
Andavi lontano
Nel parco tra la folla
Pensavi piano
Portavi la bicicletta
Accompagnavi la tua stanca fretta
C’è una panchina al sole
Abbandonata
Ma i raggi dell’amore
Che l’han notata
Così seduta in un ricordo
Cercavi l’ombra di un ritorno
Speravi in una estate
Di un momento
Le labbra abituate
A un bacio lento
Un piede dentro e fuori dal mare
Una luna pronta ad affondare
Ma sono qui e ti guardo
Cade la bicicletta
Tra il nostro nuovo sguardo
Il passo si affretta
Ridiamo e piangiamo forte
Mentre d’amore facciamo scorte
E promettiamo ancora
Con desiderio
Che almeno questa ora non sia un delirio
Ma verso una nuova convinzione
Andiamo dritti alla stazione
E un treno che ci porta
Ci porta via
I nostri occhi chiusi
La malinconia
Torneremo a un tempo di cose storte
Ma dell’amore abbiam fatto scorte
Ma dell’amore abbiam fatto scorte


LYRICS

You walked proudly
You went far
In the park amidst the crowd
You thought quietly
You carried your bicycle
Guiding your tired haste

There's a bench in the sun
Abandoned
But the rays of love
Have noticed it
Sitting there in a memory
You were looking for the shadow of a return

Hoping for a summer
For a moment
Lips accustomed
To a slow kiss
One foot in and out of the sea
A moon ready to sink

But I am here and I look at you
The bicycle falls
Between our new gaze
The pace quickens
We laugh and cry loudly
While we amass love

And we promise once more
With desire
That at least this hour is not a delirium
But towards a new conviction
We head straight to the station

And a train that takes us
Takes us away
Our eyes closed
Melancholy
We'll return to a time of twisted things
But we've stocked up on love,
But we've stocked up on love

Scorte D'amore

Bouncing Off The Beat-IPG1 & Paploviante
Open Collab from IPG1:
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/bouncing-off-the-beat-92-bpm
Paploviante: Bass, Music Composing, Arrangement, Mix, Picture and Mastering
Vocals and Lyrics IPG1:
*Multiverse...A combination of a few of my verses from different tracks! This is an open invitation for a collab, this track is open for downloads. All producers, mixologist, DJ, and Musician are welcome to test their skills and artistry. The file is submitted "as is", add what you want to complete it, or simply sample parts. If you use it, please link back to this page. Message me here with a link to your production and I will repost... Enjoy fam! To all producers you have my permission and authorization to use it as your own. I have published this as royalty free. You can monetize or do whatever you want with it. All proceeds are yours to keep. Everyone is welcome to participate. All I ask is vocal credit, my name is: Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)Peace! Enjoy Fam!!! Lyrics: Bouncing Off The Beat Adlib…
Verse1 so many rhymes -written---styles bitten  Tracks so sick -they'll leave you bed ridden Word play written with -shadow-rhymes hidden  visions -That occur with -lethal--precision insight for dayzzz--experience that pays you'll be amazed- rhyme after rhyme--phrase after phrase how the hell he do that—and the message conveys  cohesion on the track I’mer set it ablaze Another Track turnt up Set this one on re-play yeah -I got it….yeah -I got it like that
——-adlib
Verse2 Let's pick up the pace -Dropping bass in ya face Locking haters in place- Rocking the whole damn place Kicking ass…..more---Bass!!!!----more---Bass!!!! let’s keep it going!!! I'll share-The knowledge keep the drumbeat flowing Get yourself a taste —-a full embrace rhymes tighter than the knot -on top your shoelace Guarantee! —to put a smile back on your face Gimme some space- Gimme some space! Unplugged!—so-why not try to interface Addicted to the sound -Like it's free-bass  like coke!—the real thing-without the aftertaste  more--be Tha beat----- more-be Tha -Bass!!!!------more-be Tha-Bass!!!!
Verse3 All I've been through-leads to this time-this moment Grinding night and day-while most lay dormant Always bring my best-dress to impress Full court press-the opposition seem ---stressed I stay intentional-multidimensional  Verse after verse-totally exceptional wait a sec---here’s a -reality check bet a bottom dollar that a brother don't sweat Go ahead groove on-ain't done yet Rock another beat-so my haters —upset Track is getting ---lit like a --------Newport cigarette  why the confusion y'all—-too--unconventional must be delusional-Call it phenomenal solid ambition-creative composition  adjust your position -cause I'm Still on a mission track them down --take them out friendly disposition  grab the track press play -sit back and listen
Verse4 When the beats on time ain't no axe to grind I just do my thing it's easy to unwind Lemme rock the beat solid I'll take you for a ride If you're just another Hater - hello ---goodbye Racking up the numbers where the hell they're gonna hide Really don't matter no more Mr. nice guy
Repeat-Verse1
Outro Volatile like nitro—don’t shake or stir Wanted signs posted-don’t let the lines blur  Creative juices flowing so go for what you know This is what I was born for so come on let’s go!
Drop!

Bouncing Off The Beat - IPG1 & Paploviante

I was watching two peacocks doing a bit of courtship, and the male’s strut instantly put a waltz in my head. The circling steps became cellos, the big tail sweeps became violins. See if you can spot the parts where the male is fanning his feathers.

The Peacock Prance

Он есть наш мир

Thank you for listening and for your comments.
Music is Magic:)
Thank you soundcloud 20.08.13. for SCOTD http://soundcloud.tumblr.com/post/58744738434/soundclouder-of-the-day-oddrun-eikli-if-theres 
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Biografi
Oddrun Eikli is the singer in Loops and Bridges. A project headed by Oddrun Eikli and Arne Hiorth. Oddrun Eikli sings, composes the melodies and writes the lyrics , Arne Hiorth does the arranging trumpet work and studio engineering.
Loops and Bridges released their debut album in jan 2010 (mtgmusic)
http://www.mtgmusic.no/artist/73/Arne-Hiorth-og-Oddrun-Eikli
Doors And Windows released september 2014.



New cd out mai 2013:
SPIRALI
massimo berizzi: trumpet & electronics 
oddrun eikli: vocals & lyrics
alessandro monti: bass

 CD RELEASES AUTUMN 2012:
"ENDRING" WITH Raphaelgtr and
 THE INTERNATIONAL  JAZZ CD  "FLOW"

"FLOW":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtaKeETfQ4g
The musicians on the "FLOW" album are:
Cheryl Pyle (New York City) - flute, Oddrun Eikli (Oslo) - vocals, Arne Hiorth (Oslo) - trumpet, Stanislav Zaslavsky (Kamensk) - piano), Sean O'Bryan Smith (Nashville) - bass, and Axel Weiss (Obernbreit) on guitars and art.

"ENDRING":
Raphaelgtr & Oddrun Eikli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghdVeFgfPIA

ODDRUNS COLLABS. AT SOUNDCLOUD:
you can find my collabs. in these sets:



with Arne Hiorth:
https://soundcloud.com/oddrun-eikli/sets/oddrun-eikli-and-arne-hiorth
with Axel Weiss
http://soundcloud.com/axelweis/sets/oddrun-and-axel/
with Vicente bueso:
https://soundcloud.com/oddrun-eikli/sets/vicente-bueso-and-oddrun-eikli
with Raphael GTR and Massimo Berizzi
https://soundcloud.com/oddrun-eikli/sets/raphael-gtr-and-oddrun-eikli
a set with many of my souncloud-collabs:
http://soundcloud.com/oddrun-eikli/sets/collabs-with-my-sc-friends/

Thank you. :) Thank you to you all !:)

Snowfall. Feat. Syrel and Oddrun Eikli

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