A proposed soundtrack that uses the sounds of jazz to convey car horns, sudden stops, traffic that first crawls and then speeds, with scurrying pedestrians, splashes, and the tapping of windshield wipers.

I wrote this 12 years ago when I had the ambition to produce a short film. There's still no movie, but I've updated the music to a very chill 69 bpm for a jazzy Rainy Commute — something to enjoy while the traffic rushes by on a gloomy, wet day.

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DAW: Apple Logic Pro X
MIDI: Akai MPK Professional keyboard

E-INSTRUMENTS:
Concert Grand
Grand Piano on Stage
Vibraphone
SoCal Ballad Piano 
Xtra Trumpet Section Legato
Warm Glow Chords
Orchestra Cello Section Legato
Fingerstyle Electric Bass
E-PERCUSSION:
Old School Funk Remix Kit
Acoustic Bump
Studio Brush Kit

Audio of heavy rain recorded live July 23, 2024.

COVER ART: AI generated image via DaVinci app and altered in Photoshop
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Rainy Commute

An old GarageBand track from April 2023, never released, and just updated that starts off chill like the original — but then I felt like flying 🛫 So after 58 seconds, Flight Plan takes off to 124 bpm 💃

70 / 124 bpm
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DAW: Apple Logic Pro X
MIDI: Akai Professional Keyboard
E-INSTRUMENTS:
Concert Grand piano
Boesendorfer Grand Piano
SoCal Ballad Piano
Ambient Lead
Robot Talk
Buzzy Pluck synth 
Acoustic Guitar Harmonics 
Fingerstyle Electric Bass
Deep Round Synth Bass
Minimal Techno Pattern
Momentum synth 
Ghosts synth 
Focus synth 

E-DRUM KITS:
Latin Kit
African Kit 
Studio Brush Kit 
Acoustic Bump
Drum ‘N Bass Remix 
Trance Remix 
Hard Tech Remix Dirty
Trip Hop Remix 

VOCAL AUDIO — “You are clear for takeoff” and “You are a go” — 
recorded live on April Fools’ Day 2025

COVER ART is a composite using AI-generated images created by the DaVinci app and then designed in Photoshop.
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Flight Plan

Medication

Tulips, bicycles, canals, history, fine art, DJs, and most of all the Dutch people make Amsterdam and the Netherlands a place I could easily call home. 

But Amsterdam is more than a place to me — it’s a symbol of the joy of finding community, of sharing and thriving with people who support one another. Hopefully you can do that right where you live. Or here on SoundCloud. We are "stronger together" is more than a trite slogan because it is a mathematical fact. So let’s take a joyful trip and dance as if everyone applauds your moves.

With a toast 🥂 to Mick and Karin 

60/120/60 bpm

Begins with a classical treatment and electro, then electro, house, and techno music. 

DAW Apple Logic Pro X
MIDI Akai MPK Professional
E-instruments:
Ballad piano
Concert Grand
Clarinet Solo
Bassoon Solo
Cinema Strings
String Basses
Trombones
French Horns
Synths:
Focus
Ghosts
Momentum
Ethereal Mallets 
Ambient Lead
Buzzy Pluck bass
Deep Round Synth Bass
Minimal Techno Pattern bass
E-percussion used:
Timpani
Xtra Timpani Tremolo
Orchestral Kit Kick & Lg. Taiko Drum
Paris House Remix
Tech House Beat
Euro Dance Remix
2-Step Remix Overdrive
Latin Kit

COVER IMAGE is a composite created in Photoshop using my personal photos

Amsterdam

A little old school jazz — piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, and drums, but with an electronic drum kit — all of which was produced using MIDI keyboard, plug-ins, and DAW. Originally created in GarageBand in 2011, but updated this week.

COVER ART that features a grand piano was inspired by J.J. Terrell and Neno J. who alerted me about the 10th anniversary of Piano Day, March 29, 2025. Check out their Piano Day releases:

J.J. Terrell https://soundcloud.com/j-j-terrell/sets/solo-piano-by-j-j-terrell
Neno J. https://soundcloud.com/user-442202241/two-piano-miniatures

A personal musical note: The beat in the outro is very reminiscent of the “cool beat” that my student marching band's rhythm section played between songs during practice and parades.

85 bpm
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DAW: Apple Logic Pro X
MIDI: Akai Professional Keyboard
E-INSTRUMENTS:
Concert Grand piano
Boesendorfer Grand Piano
SoCal Ballad Piano
Auditorium Acoustic guitar
Ballad Acoustic guitar
Fingerstyle Electric Bass
Upright Jazz Bass
Deep Round Synth Bass
E-DRUM KIT: Crate Digger
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Cool Breeze

Last spring, I had a jazzy musical interaction with songbirds to produce Magnolia. This spring, I explore the genre of jazz once again but this time with a mockingbird.

A few weeks ago, I recorded a mockingbird singing a jazzy serenade a cappella from his perch on my neighbor's chimney. And oh my! The bird sang like he was the hot new kid on the block, and the whole neighborhood had to listen!

The Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) can sing up to 200 different songs, some of which are original and others mimic the sounds of other birds and creatures, including insects and machines. 

I added electro — keyboard, piano, bass, and electronic drum kits — to the mockingbird audio recording using my MIDI and DAW, and I hope you find the music as amusing and entertaining as the jazzy mockingbird’s song.

Chill jazz fusion at 85 bpm

Audio of mockingbird recorded live April 2, 2025. The LoFi audio is raw, unaltered except for cuts to delete car noise and the conversation of neighbors, so that the music wraps around the birdsong.

With props to Harper Lee’s book, To Kill A Mockingbird, whose main character Atticus Finch teaches that it’s a sin to kill mockingbirds because they harm no one with their songs — a symbolic theme of the book — it’s wrong if not evil to attack or destroy innocent people.

“Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy…. they don't do one thing but sing their hearts out for us.”

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DAW: Apple Logic Pro X
MIDI: Akai Professional Keyboard
E-INSTRUMENTS:
Concert Grand piano
SoCal Ballad Piano
Ambient Lead
Warm Glow Chords synth
Lunar Strings synth 
Fingerstyle Electric Bass
Deep Round Synth Bass
E-DRUM KITS:
Drum ‘N Bass Remix 
Trip Hop Remix 
Trip Hop Remix Phaser
Trance Remix
2-Step Remix 
African
Latin 

COVER ART is a composite using AI-generated images created by the DaVinci app and then designed in Photoshop.
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Mockingbird

Whispering Voices of daydreams

1092 — Piano — OEP

Aya Aminata - Notre temps est venu 🇨🇮🔥 L'hymne de la jeunesse ivoirienne est arrivée ! Aya Aminata nous livre un Afro House vibrant et plein d'espoir, célébrant l'énergie et le potentiel de la nouvelle génération. Écoutez le son d'Ebimpé qui résonne et laissez-vous emporter par le rythme de notre temps ! #CôtedIvoire #AfroHouse #NouvelleGénération #Ebimpé #MusiqueAfricaine --- Aya Aminata - Notre temps est venu 🇨🇮🔥 

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The anthem of Ivorian youth has arrived! Aya Aminata delivers a vibrant and hopeful Afro House track, celebrating the energy and potential of the new generation. Feel the sound of Ebimpé resonate and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of our time! #IvoryCoast #AfroHouseMusic #NewGeneration #Ebimpé #AfricanMusic

Notre temps est venu

Aya Aminata - Sɔgɔma 🇨🇮🌍 Plongez dans l'ambiance vibrante du marché ivoirien! Aya Aminata fusionne Afropop et Afrofusion avec des rythmes entraînants et des mélodies envoûtantes en Dioula. Une célébration de la culture et de la communauté. Laissez-vous emporter par la musique! #CôtedIvoire #Dioula #Afropop #Afrofusion #CultureIvoirienne 

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Aya Aminata - Sɔgɔma 🇨🇮🌍 Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of the Ivorian market! Aya Aminata blends Afropop and Afrofusion with catchy rhythms and enchanting melodies in Dioula. A celebration of culture and community. Let the music carry you away! #IvoryCoast #Dioula #Afropop #Afrofusion #IvorianCulture

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lyrics:

Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma,
Mɔgɔw bɛ dɔn, mɔgɔw bɛ dɔn.
Fɛnw bɛ sisan, fɛnw bɛ sisan,
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye.

Min nu bɛ, min nu bɛ,
Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma.
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye,
Fɛnw bɛ sisan, fɛnw bɛ sisan.

Kokoya minnu, kokoya minnu,
Mɔgɔw bɛ min, mɔgɔw bɛ min.
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye,
Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma.

Min nu bɛ, min nu bɛ,
Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma.
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye,
Fɛnw bɛ sisan, fɛnw bɛ sisan.

Dɔnw bɛ kɛ, dɔnw bɛ kɛ,
Mɔgɔw bɛ sɔrɔ, mɔgɔw bɛ sɔrɔ.
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye,
Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma.

Min nu bɛ dɔn, min nu bɛ dɔn,
Fɛnw bɛ sisan, fɛnw bɛ sisan.
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye,
Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma.

Sɔgɔma, sɔgɔma,
Mɔgɔw bɛ dɔn, mɔgɔw bɛ dɔn.
N ka kelen ye, n ka kelen ye,
Fɛnw bɛ sisan, fɛnw bɛ sisan.

Sɔgɔma

Let’s not mince words here. Trump is the embodiment of corruption, greed, and incompetence. He’s a man who has spent his entire life looking out for himself, exploiting others, and leaving chaos in his wake. As De Niro so eloquently put it: *“He’s a dog. He’s a pig. He’s a con. He’s a bullsh*t artist. He’s a mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”* This isn’t just about politics—it’s about morality. It’s about standing up to a man who has no respect for the rule of law, no respect for the truth, and no respect for the American people.  

Trump’s presidency was a disaster. He divided the country, emboldened hate, and failed to deliver on his promises. He’s a man who thrives on chaos, who lies with every breath, and who cares only about his own ego. As De Niro said: *“He’s a punk, he’s a dog, he’s a mutt. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s an idiot. He’s a fool.”* And yet, here we are, facing the possibility of him returning to power. We cannot let that happen. We cannot allow this man to continue to poison our democracy.  

This is not just about Trump—it’s about the people who enable him. The sycophants, the cowards, and the opportunists who stand by his side and allow his corruption to flourish. They are just as guilty as he is. As De Niro said: *“They’re all scum. They’re all mutts. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”* We need to hold them accountable. We need to stand up and fight back.  

The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines. This is about the soul of our nation. It’s about protecting our democracy, our values, and our future. We cannot afford to let Trump and his enablers win. We must vote, we must organize, and we must make our voices heard. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna fight back. We’re gonna fight back with everything we’ve got.”*  

So let’s do this. Let’s come together and defeat Trump once and for all. Let’s show the world that we are better than this. That we will not tolerate corruption, lies, and hate. That we will stand up for what’s right. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna win. We’re gonna win because we have to.”*  

This is our moment. This is our fight. Let’s get to work.  

#DefeatTrump #VoteHimOut #NotMyPresident #DeNiroWasRight

A dream within a Dream

I play the piano. Unless otherwise noted, everything is played and recorded on a Kawai ca99.


Once upon a time I programed, people called it hacking, I called it learning, I can still do it, but I prefer music, etc., 

The profile picture was taken when I was a teenager in the 1990s. I just liked the old washed out look of it. They were actual physical things back in the day. And phones had cords.

I started playing around age ~8-10 (who remembers, I know i started with the violin but moved on). Over the years I've had to re-teach myself the piano many times due to life getting in the way and not allowing me the time to work on it. The repetition of re-learning has helped with the style and technique I used to play here.

It's sort of like what happens when you learn multiple programming languages.. the syntax, etc., stop mattering as much and you just think about what you need.. works in music too I guess. :)

I have visual snow 🌨️🌨️🌨️ 



1092 — Piano — OEP

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