In a time of unknowing   when the future seems bleak let us be suprized by how it turns out better than expected.

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Ancient Egypt, land of great mystery, culture and achievements..
Land of Ra...
Ra is the Egyptian word for 'sun'. As a solar deity, Ra embodied the power of the sun but was also thought to be the sun itself, envisioned as the great god riding in his barge across the heavens throughout the day and descending into the underworld at sunset.
My ode to that great civilization and the Sun  responsible for all life on this planet..
For those who want to know,the Duduk I used is a free instrument from Evolution Series,they are a fantastic company well worth a visit 
 https://www.evolutionseries.com/portfolio/world-colors-clar-duduk/
A special thank you to Pamela Illanes, (https://soundcloud.com/user-315009621), a wonderful composer that even had her own work played by a real orchestra, early on during my writing I struggled with writers block for almost 2 weeks, one night we engaged in a conversation and Pam was very helpful, she gave me the patience and strength I needed at the time, writers block really gets to me. Its wonderful when artists help each other and I am very lucky to have her as a friend.
Another fabulous photo from my dear friend Ray ,please visit his site ,he's a professional photographer and it will brighten your day  www.raybilcliff.uk/

This is the 5th track in my "Endless oceans Project". https://soundcloud.com/abloamberelli/sets/pablo-camberelli-sea-sounds I hope you enjoy and thank you all for the support.

Music,composition,arrangement,mix and production .. Pablo.
©Retro-Tone Audio2023

Endless Oceans

The call of the sea

The Call Of The Sea ........ "Endless Oceans Project"

"In the Bleak Midwinter" by English poet Christina Rossetti was first published in 1872.  In 1906 Gustav Holst composed a setting to these verses now sung throughout the world.  At this dark time in humanity it is our sincere hope that you will refect upon these verses with us and ponder the hope and true meaning of Christmas.  

Thank you, Oddrun, for your voice which breathes life into what would just otherwise be music.
Vocal arrangements and voice: @oddrun-eikli
Arrangement and piano: Debra Buesking
Studio work: Arne Hiorth

Lyrics:
In the bleak mid-winter
Frosty wind made moan
Earth stood hard as iron,
Water like a stone;
Snow had fallen, snow on snow,
Snow on snow,
In the bleak mid-winter
Long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold Him
Nor earth sustain,
Heaven and earth shall flee away
When He comes to reign:
In the bleak mid-winter
A stable-place sufficed
The Lord God Almighty —
Jesus Christ.

What can I give Him,
Poor as I am? —
If I were a Shepherd
I would bring a lamb;
If I were a Wise Man
I would do my part, —
Yet what I can I give Him, —
Give my heart.

In the Bleak Midwinter

In The Bleak Midwinter | Oddrun Eikli and Debra Buesking

"Distanced" is a reflective ballad that captures the beauty and heartache of a long-distance relationship, drawing parallels with the infinite expanses of space, and the need for connection stifled by the realities of time and space. With spacey guitar tones and melancholic vocals, The Day Afters blend wistful lyrics with a modern indie sound. Perfect for late-night reflection.

Lyrics:
It’s the Distance - and the time we squandered, the days we found were- quickened.
A rhythm - as we break in two again, smash into ourselves - listen….   

If you want it - you get it - you get you let it go
When  you see it - it’s never what you’re looking for
You can dream - for more and more
What’s real is here, you feel it near - that’s yours

Absence - makes the heart grow fonder But my thoughts still wander - still with you
This system - demands you follow, Makes you swallow - puts us in this queue

If want it - you get it - you get you let it go
When you see it - it’s never what you’re looking for
You can dream - for more and more
What’s real is here, you feel it near - that’s yours

I Miss you - the earth is harder, the sun feels farther than it used to - and we’re just passing through

Trying to read you - I can't tell
Trying to reach you - No one’s there

Void Century

Distanced

The wacky adventures of Inspector Looso - New Fetchflix TV Show

https://soundcloud.com/user-461764443/sets/the-wacky-adventures-of

Inspector Looso is in Morocco having a very bad day while trying to resolve a murder case. 
He was desperate while he thought the following:

“I need a drink
I really need a drink
A full glass of liquid courage would be just what I need. 
A shot of fluid inspiration that would help me resolve my case. 
I know, I promised. 
I promised my wife I would stop drinking.
I promised my daughter I would stop drinking.
I promised my son I would stop drinking.
I even promised my dog, for what it's worth, to stop drinking, but I need to drink.
I’m so thirsty like never before.
I need a drink whatever it is.
I am stuck with my father’s Citroën 2CV in the middle of the desert.
Out of water asking myself if I should drink my own pee, drink the cooling fluid from the car radiator or lick my own sweat. 
Damn, this stupid car is air cooled so there's no radiator or water in it.
I really need to drink.
There's this bottle of cheap whisky that was left in the trunk of the car.
If I drink that I will be drunk in the trunk by the end of the day.
Moreover, I promised to stop drinking.
How about flaming the whisky?
That would taste better than my pee or licking my sweat and remove most of the alcohol. ”

So did Inspector Luc Looso. He survived long enough to reach the next village and continue working on his murder case.

“This story is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.”

Music & Production: Syrel
Photography: Generated with DAL-E

Musical note:  Was I influenced by George Gershwin in a Philip Glass minimalist way? Maybe the 1960-70 British composers? You may know better than I do.

The wacky adventures of Inspector Looso

I Need A Drink

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Le Visage De L'amour is a musical track performed on Piano Solo that is perfect for moments of relaxation, reflection and, above all, to conciliate sleep. A magical atmosphere created especially for dreaming, relaxing and not thinking.

Le Visage De L'amour

Le Visage De L'amour - Valierre

The Catcher

CLOUDBUSTING 
by Kate Bush
Arranged and played by Dan van den Berg

A few songs from my youth stay with me and don’t seem to age. Some of Kate Bush’ songs are amongst those, especially Running up that Hill and Cloudbusting. I remember watching the video that played out like a little movie, with Donald Sutherland of course being impressive as always. The music combined with bittersweet emotions of the images struck a chord with younger me. Today I can look back and say I still feel the same about this song, a beauty…

Here is my version… Hope you will enjoy! -Dan

As always I really appreciate your likes, comments and shares!
-Dan

Music by Kate Bush, off the album Hounds of Love, arranged for three guitars by Dan van den Berg, September 2024
image created with Midjourney AI by Dan van den Berg
All guitars by Dan van den Berg

Cloudbusting by Kate Bush | Arr. & cover by Dan van den Berg

I started writing this in the seventies and first recorded it in the eighties. Finally decided to give it a new try. Just piano and vocals, with a touch of acoustic guitar, accordeon, and a few more details to bring joy and variety to the face of the land.

Assenta os dois pés na beira do abismo.
Enfrenta o mar. Resiste ao vento.
Não caias. Não temas.
Para quê nervosismo?
Despreza a vertigem. Respira o momento.
Não olhes para terra.
Verás a origem de tanta aventura,
de tanto lamento,
do patriotismo.
Verás desse monte os mastros desertos
que crescem e murcham no longe horizonte
com os braços abertos.
Cada barco carrega uma cruz
constrói um caminho no mar-labirinto de ventos incertos
e estradas de luz.

Os mastros por vezes dão frutos
e trazem notícias, saudades,
carícias de vagas fatais
que inventaram delícias
para os cascos cansados que dormem no cais.

E quando uma voz chamar na distância
verás a sereia, o ouro, a ganância.
Cairás com um grito.
Verás nessa altura que a pátria é um mito.
Só existe a vontade, a aventura, a ilusão.
Só existe a saudade que levas contigo
como um porto de abrigo no teu coração.

A saudade vai
no teu coração
como um porto de abrigo.

The Google translator produced a nice English translation:

Place both feet on the edge of the abyss.
Face the sea. Resist the wind.
Don't fall. Don't be afraid.
Why be nervous?
Ignore vertigo. Breathe in the moment.
Don't look at land.
You will see the origin of so much adventure,
of so much lamentation,
of patriotism.

From that mountain you will see the deserted masts
that grow and wither on the distant horizon
with open arms.
Each boat carries a cross
and builds a path in the labyrinthine sea of ​​uncertain winds
and roads of light.

The masts sometimes bear fruit
and bring news, memories,
caresses of fatal waves
that invented delights
for the tired hulls that sleep on the dock.

And when a voice calls in the distance
you will see the mermaid, the gold, the greed.
You will fall with a scream.
At that moment you will see that the homeland is a myth.
There is only the desire, the adventure, the illusion.
There is only the longing that you carry with you
like a safe haven in your heart.

Longing goes
in your heart
like a safe haven.

Porto De Abrigo

can see for miles/room with a view

Chapter 1. - 11:10:24, 11.52 AM

Hu Knows What's Next

Tonight's SoundCloud upload is more of a sample / demo / loop thing than a finished piece. A couple of years ago I made this little Western-sounding guitar loop and I think it sounds cool enough to add to the lot. It's looped 3 times, with the effects changing several times along the way. 

From 2023, here's "Prairie Wolf". 𓃦 

#SoundCloud ☁️

Prairie Wolf

Prairie Wolf 𓃦 (Electric Guitar Looper Demo, Recorded 2023)

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I am a 71 year old man in Minnesota.  I am still trying to get the rest of my music on here.       My YouTube.com is @RichardLOlson.  It has mostly acoustic videos on a Lyrica baby grand piano in the Atrium of North Memorial  Health  Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN where I volunteer twice weekly.  More if loved ones are there.

Now for all of the rest of details with SoundCloud on account settings..

I remember my first MIDI recording was done in Cardiff, Wales on a grand piano in a fancy restaurant near Cardiff Castle.  I have no idea what became of the file.  We stayed at the Angels Hotel opposite the charming Animal Wall of the castle.

I had the experience of virtually becoming a Minnesotan this weekend.  I have lived in Minnesota since the 1970's but have always been teased as an Iowan.  Nobody remembers anymore.  I do.

A commentator stated something about my melodies not being fully developed.  The music he commented was from the turn of the century and not contemporary.  Whatever inspires my improvisation now is more melodic in nature.

My link of links is:  fholson.cohousing.org/ARLO
On Google browsers the following are useful:  #RichardLOlson  and @RichardLOlson

Heavy Punk Rock 'n' Roll band turns into Synthwave nowadays! Brand NEW album "Ultraviolet Cosmos" available NOW!
https://shockthealgorithm.bandcamp.com/album/ultraviolet-cosmos

Hu Knows What's Next

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