The strength... the power... the illusion... the magic...
Simply... ORK!DEA

ORK!DEA

"Relaxing Holidays" is a soothing instrumental track that evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, perfect for unwinding and escaping the stress of daily life. With gentle melodies and a serene atmosphere, the song creates a peaceful ambiance, reminiscent of lazy days spent by the beach or in a quiet retreat, offering the perfect backdrop for relaxation and reflection.

Relaxing Holidays

the invisible

the_invisible_____

The Story of Aidan is a soulful piece, created out of love for nature and the deep connections between life and death. Through this song, I wanted to give voice to a story that lies beyond time. The Story Of Aidan, a gardener who, even after closing his eyes for the last time, continued to live through the nature he loved. Aidan didn’t see death as an end, but as a transformation, his rebirth reflected in the flowers that sprouted from his body.

My voice weaves harmoniously with that of Sindre Halvorsen, and together we sought to bring this story of rebirth and the beauty that continues to thrive, even after physical disappearance. Every note and every verse carries a part of us, and the way our voices complement each other reflects both the fragility and the strength of nature, just as Aidan became part of the garden he once tended. With the warm sound of the cello and the gentle touch of the guitar, we wanted to create an experience that transports you to a place of peace and contemplation, where you can feel that life continues in other forms. I hope this song brings you the same inspiration and inner peace it has brought us.

[Verse 1]

Beyond the veil of mortal sight, 
There lies a garden bathed in light, 
Where life and death together weave 
A tapestry we can't conceive.

[Verse 2]

In this enchanted, sacred space, 
Departed souls find their embrace. 
They bloom anew as flowers fair, 
Their spirits dancing on the air.

[Verse 3]

Not mere plants with petals bright, 
But souls transformed in nature's rite. 
Each blossom holds a story old, 
In colors vibrant, tales unfold.

[Verse 4]

Once lived a man named Aidan, mild, 
A gardener with a heart so wild. 
He loved the soil, the seeds, the rain, 
In nature's songs he found refrain.

[Verse 5]

He spent his days in earth's embrace, 
Planting seeds with patient grace. 
He whispered to each leaf and stem 
Of starry nights and sunlit hems.

[Verse 6]

To him, each plant a friend sincere, 
Their silent voices he could hear. 
He felt their joy, their silent pleas, 
Their laughter carried on the breeze.

[Verse 7]

But time, the ever-flowing stream, 
Carried Aidan towards a dream. 
His body aged, his spirit soared, 
Until he passed through death's own door.

[Verse 8]

Yet when his final breath was gone, 
His soul felt drawn to earth's sweet song. 
He lingered where his heart belonged, 
Among the blooms he'd loved so long.

[Verse 9]

In that hidden garden grand, 
From his skull there sprang a strand. 
A flower unlike any seen, 
With petals soft and silver sheen.

[Verse 10]

Each petal was a memory, 
A fragment of his history. 
They whispered tales of love and life, 
Of joy and sorrow, peace and strife.

[Verse 11]

Travelers who wandered near 
Could sense a presence warm and clear. 
The flowers sang in hushed tones low 
Of secrets only souls could know.

[Verse 12]

They felt a peace they couldn't name, 
A solace free from fear or shame. 
Their burdens lightened, hearts set free, 
They left with newfound harmony.

[Verse 13]

For in this garden, death is not 
An end, but change within the plot. 
The skulls beneath are not the end, 
But where new life and beauty blend.

[Verse 14]

Aidan lives in every bloom, 
In sunlight's glow and night's soft gloom. 
His essence in the garden stays, 
A symphony of endless days.

[Verse 15]

So life and death together dance 
In this eternal, bright expanse. 
The flowers stand as living proof 
That souls transcend the mortal roof.

[Verse 16]

Let Aidan's story ever be 
A testament for all to see. 
Not just a tale to stir the heart, 
But life itself, of which we're part.

[Verse 17]

And so, the garden grows and thrives, 
A place where every soul arrives. 
To find that death is but a door 
To life renewed forevermore.

The Story Of Aidan (feat. Sindre Halvorsen)

Guitars, Keys and Bass by Robert Grigg
Composed and mastered/mixed by Robert Grigg

Working The Edges

That feeling of trying to get through the crowd when everyone seams to be going slow.

Running Through The Crowd 1

Out on the wing

Something I decided to make just because I wanted to make an original phonk sample, so I decided to make a full song with my best knowledge of music theory. 

This has horror elements and themes inspired by some 80s and 90s horror flicks. The track is downloadable and if you see yourself doing something with it, by all means!

The Little Duckling

The Little Duckling (CLASSICAL(FREE DOWNLOAD))

The Biographies of Solitude
Text by Irving Feldman
Written: 1990
Duration: 8'
Instrumentation: soprano, viola and cello
Text by Irving Feldman
Premiere: Composer’s Forum, Eastman School of Music, Kilbourn Hall, Rochester, NY, July 1, 1992.
For more information: https://robertpaterson.com/the-biographies-of-solitude

PROGRAM NOTE
When I was growing up in Buffalo, NY, my parents had a great collection poetry books. My father taught at the same university as Irving Feldman, and my parents had a few of his books of his poetry—some of them given as gifts from Feldman. The poem The Biographies of Solitude struck me as being a very good poem to set to music.

The Biographies of Solitude

Broken Lullaby is a Trailer style track with a dark, edge.

Nursery Nightmares

Broken Lulllaby

Broken Lullaby

#Rock #Blues #Soul #Funk #Jazz #Psychedelic

Oceans Wave

American composer Robert Paterson is a true New Yorker—born and bred in Buffalo, he lived in Rochester and Ithaca for over ten years, in New York City for over twenty years, and now lives in Saratoga Springs, near the Adirondacks. Paterson’s colorful music embraces a wide variety of themes, everything from goddesses and online dating to mathematics and the environment. His music is filled with emotion and fierce rhythmic energy, marked by elegance, wit, and meticulous craftsmanship. Named Composer of The Year by the Classical Recording Foundation at Carnegie Hall, Paterson is the winner of the Alfred I. DuPont Award, and his opera Three Way won the Grammy® under Best Classical Producer of the Year. His music is often a Best of the Year pick on National Public Radio. His orchestral tone poem, Dark Mountains, regularly airs on NPR’s Performance Today. Three Way premiered with Nashville Opera, then BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), and across the United States. Minnesota Orchestra, Louisville Orchestra, The Oratorio Society of New York, Buffalo Philharmonic, Albany Pro Musica, Albany Symphony, Musica Sacra, Austin Symphony, Vermont Symphony, and ensembles worldwide perform his works. Paterson gives masterclasses at the Curtis Institute of Music, New York University, the Aspen Music Festival, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and more. He is the Artistic Director and house composer for Mostly Modern Projects. Robert is a lifelong vegan and advocates for animals and the environment, celebrating the natural world with ground-breaking works such as his Triple Concerto, A New Eaarth, Listen, and I Go Among Trees.

The Biographies of Solitude

Robert Paterson Composer