Name: Requiem for Archie Movement 5: Battle of Loos by TheOxfordAmbientCollective in Requiem for Archie (Into The Light That Never More Will Fade)
Duration: 3 min 11 s
Description: Archie joined the Machine Gun Corps and fought at The Battle OF Loos in October 1915 and was severely wounded in the head and spent 16 weeks in hospital and returned to the theatre of war in February 1916.........

@sunnidayz: He did indeed - one hell of a brave man!

@katherine-chatham: Thank you so much Katherine :) :)

............ uf.....hard to image hov bik power they did euse...... happenink this days in the volrd..... I prey for healthy breins.....souls....uf.....

You've certainly captured the war scene here my good friend...

Fabulous transitons in this one Dave mate...

Super piece of work and another super movement in this fine historic event you have captured here Dave. Excellent use of orchestration and very well enjoyed the Battle Of Loos my good friend...

@zenanamissions: Thank you so much for listening :)

In memory of Private 74333 - Henry Archibald Smith

Requiem for Archie (Into The Light That Never More Will Fade)

Raw KatuH (Live Recording).flac

Grass waves - Valentino

This track is a collaboration with one of my favourite SC artists Katherine Chatham. Katherine is not only a fantastic singer but a talented flute player. Her Native American Flute is being used by Katherine on this track.
Be sure to check out Katherine's work at:

https://soundcloud.com/katherine-chatham


Requiem For Archie Movement 1:Prelude (with Katherine Chatham)

This is another puece in memory of my Great Uncle Archie. The elder man in the photo is Archie whilst the little chap is his brother Roland (my grandfateher).

Requiem for Archie Movement 2:Lullaby

Archie joined the Machine Gun Corps and fought at The Battle OF Loos in October 1915 and was severely wounded in the head and spent 16 weeks in hospital and returned to the theatre of war in February 1916.........

Requiem for Archie Movement 5: Battle of Loos

Not much is known of Archie's early life, expect that he worked as a foreman bottler at the Hopcraft and Norris Brewery in Brackley.

Requiem for Archie Movement 3 : The Hopcraft Bottler

This is the penultimate piece (well in order of composition) in the Archie series. For such a short track it went through several changed as I was never happy with it.....I guess a true labour of love!

Requiem for Archie Movement 4: The Volunteer

2024-07-17

In Clouds

Original lyrics, vocals & music by
Heidi-Marie Arapa

Produced in the ARAPA Music Studio
Sydney - Australia
22.7.2024


Euphoric Journey

Kenmore was a mental institution for voluntary and housed patient's suffering all types of mental anguish, as John was voluntary i was able to pick him up on Fridays to go and do weekend gigs, providing he was released. The waiting room was actually the lounge area housing about 200 or so inmates all with different infliction  and boy was i out of place, complete and utter madness reigned supreme here all control by some level of drug intoxication. 
The mental health crisis that John was facing, our bass players, impacted the entire band. Now, bass players are the backbone of any band. They keep the rhythm tight, and the groove solid. But what happens when the person holding the band together is struggling with their mental health? It’s a question that doesn't get asked often enough. Imagine this- You're in a band, and your bass player—your rock, your foundation—starts showing signs of mental illness. Maybe they’re more withdrawn, or their playing becomes erratic. Suddenly, the chemistry that made your music special begins to falter. The band dynamic changes, and not in a good way. It's not just about hitting the right notes. Music is deeply emotional. When one member is struggling, it affects everyone's performance, creativity, and connection. The energy on stage isn't the same. Rehearsals become tense. It's like the soul of the band is in turmoil. Mental health issues can be debilitating, and the pressure to perform only makes it worse. For bass players, who often feel like the unsung heroes of the band, this can be especially tough. They might not feel comfortable speaking up, worried about letting the band down or being seen as weak. But here’s the thing- ignoring the problem won't make it go away. Bands need to create a supportive environment where members feel safe to express their struggles. Open communication is key. It’s crucial to check in with each other, not just about music, but about mental well-being too. If your bass player—or any band member, for that matter—is facing mental health challenges, encourage them to seek help. Professional counselling, therapy, or even just talking to someone can make a huge difference. And remember, it’s okay to take a break. Sometimes stepping back is necessary for healing and coming back stronger. To all the bass players out there- You matter. Your mental health matters. And to all the bands- Take care of each other. Music is about connection and shared passion. Let’s make sure that connection remains strong and healthy. This is song reflect the feelings and emotions i had within them walls of Kenmore

Johnny Part 1 "Kenmore"

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01Sep24

Some Sunday morning musical gibberish

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I started creating music on my old PC back in 2002 using DAWs such as Buzz, Fl Studio and Reason. As my artist name suggest I mostly compose tunes that have an ambient edge. My main passion is creating soundscapes, be they soft drifting drones/piano pieces/heavily synth driven, weirdly abstract and classical and orchestral pieces. I mainly compose using apps on my IPad but also make use of whatever instruments I have lying around such as my Pocket Operators, Modal Craftsynth, my favourite is an Early Learning Centre keyboard.

In the past my tracks have been played in BBC Radio Oxford and BBC 6 Music. Over the years I have collaborated with people from all over the world. Please message me if you would like to collaborate 😀

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