Mixed for DJ Dr.Souss 11

Come on iedereen.  Let's get it together and unify!

Compositions by Robin Benjamins
Produced by Robin Benjamins

Unify

There

Jazz

Last knight

Oleg Yastrebov (Олег Ястребов, @v28yterij7ek) reached out to me to collaborate on a song idea based on an interesting percussion track that Oleg recorded.  I interpreted that recording, set a mood in my mind, and added the accompanying piano, bass and synth lines.  Oleg then added in an awesome groove and vibe on top of that with the drum kit and lush atmospheric harmonies, voices and singers.  Something to pass on the interest.

- Composed by: Олег Ястребов and Robin Benjamins
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins and Олег Ястребов
- Photograph: “Tioga Road” by Robin Benjamins

Key: C minor
Time signature: 4/4
BPM: 65.0

Instruments:
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW:
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.15.7 (Catalina)
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.6.0
- Plug-ins: Logic Stock
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Prayn For Rayn

CONTRE-JOUR  - Cover Françoise Hardy

This cinematic piece with piano and violin is in fact also an impromptu. It's now available for purchase at audiojungle. Follow the link:  https://audiojungle.net/item/contemporary-piano-and-violin-dark/34793777  
Greatings, Serge

Clearing up the Depths of Mind - Impromptu 4

A tale of two worlds.

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, http://BluntForceSerenity.com
- Guitar: Robin Benjamins
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins

Key: G# minor and G minor in the solo
Time signature: 8/4
BPM: 85

Instruments: 
- PRS Custom 24 guitar, Mesa Boogie TriAxis
- Akai MPK 49 MIDI keyboard

DAW: 
- Mac Mini i7, OSX 10.9
- Apple Logic Pro X
- Plug-ins: Ez Drummer, Alicia's Keys
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

- Copyright: Robin Benjamins, bluntforceserenity.com

Narrative
- Excerpts and interpretations from: “The War of the Worlds” by H. G. Wells, Book 1, chapter 1 and Book 2, chapter 10
- Curtsey of LibriVox Audio Books, https://librivox.org/war-of-the-worlds-solo-by-h-g-wells (public domain)
- Reading: Rebecca Dittman, https://librivox.org/reader/572 (pitch and ambience processed)

The Worlds

A homage to one of my favorite bands, The Carpenters.

- Composed by: Bonnie Bramlett, Leon Russell, and Delaney Bramlett
- Original recording and performance by the Carpenters:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5KKoDmtPo 

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group
Superstar · The Carpenters
Carpenters
℗ 1971 A&M Records
Released on: 2005-09-27

Producer: Jack Daugherty
Associated  Performer, Recording  Arranger, Background  Vocalist, Piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Rhodes: Richard Carpenter
Studio  Personnel, Recording  Engineer: Ray Gerhardt
Associated  Performer, Vocals, Background  Vocalist: Karen Carpenter
Associated  Performer, Bass  Guitar: Joe Osborn
Associated  Performer, Drums: Hal Blaine
Associated  Performer, Oboe: Earle Dumler
Composer  Lyricist: Bonnie Bramlett


- Remix stem source: YouTube, “Carpenters - Superstar - Acapella (near)”, Pedro Andrade, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9wqJJi87yA 

- Remix by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, BluntForceSerenity.com
- Remix arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: NASA Hubble Photo of Eta Carinae - a super star!
- Note: Given that this is an unauthorized remix, Robin Benjamins makes no claim or rights to this production and is a gift to the current copyright owner to do with as they please.

Key: F minor
Time signature: 4/4 and 7/8
BPM: 84.1174

Instruments:
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW:
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.1.7 (Catalina)
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.6.3
- Plug-ins: Logic stock, Spitfire Audio – BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ez Drummer, AIR theRiser
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Superstar (BFS Remix)

Music/Arrangement/Production/Vocals/Lyrics by Achazia

Beyond the point of no return.
Another bridge to cross or even burn.
From icy air, to tender breeze.
Conflicted feelings that will never ease.


I run from my comfortable zone.
This is the road I never have chosen before.
Where does it lead me, where does it end
This is a choice, that I need to alone.

Music: Achazia
Arrangement: Achazia
Lyrics_ Achazia
Vocals/Choir/Harmonies: Achazia

Now!

I only hear my name in your voice,
So just call me whatever you want.

The Way This Will End EP

Your Voice

Music © André "pixelorb" Brandes 2018

Mastered by Steve Corrao at Sage Audio,
Brentwood, Tennessee (USA). 

Image: pixabay.com (CC0 Creative Commons)

Instruments:
- Ample Guitar GII (Gibson Les Paul R8)
- Ample Bass PII
- EZdrummer 2
- The Legend
- Zebralette
- PG-8X
- u-he Repro-5
- u-he Repro-1

support

Clap Your Hands To The End

huge shoutout to @wakingsleep for bringing this track to another level. 

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- Listen on iTunes: https://goo.gl/86hc9h

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Shmoozy x Waking Sleep - Not Enough

Music composed and performed by Rachel Nusbaumer
Piano part composed and performed by Antonio La Scalia (https://soundcloud.com/antoniolascalia)

Listen to the original version : https://soundcloud.com/rachel-nusbaumer/equilibrium

Equilibrium (piano by Antonio La Scalia)

new release of new song !! something complete diferent !!

Dj boco easy list

A composition born out of a Jazz influenced vibe, in the context of a COVID life experience.  As the title implies, this one wanders a bit with a mix of increasing intensity concluding in trailing bliss.

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: "Erratic along Tioga Road" by Robin Benjamins

Key: G minor, G# minor, Ab major, and various others here and there…
Time signature: 11/8, 10/8, 12/8
BPM: 100

Instruments:
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW:
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.15.4 (Catalina)
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.5.1
- Plug-ins: Logic Stock, Spitfire Audio – BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ez Drummer
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Total Aquarium

Erratica

I was inspired by Liisa Pentti’s recording of “Black Is the Color” to do a remix of her interpretation of a traditional folk song.  I was so impressed with her performance and her beautiful voice, so I roughed out an initial version and sent it over to her.  She offered me her original recorded tracks, which enabled me to produce this posted version.  I am very thankful to Liisa for allowing me to do the remix and post it for your enjoyment.  Please visit her SoundCloud site @liisapentti and listen and comment on all of her amazing songs.

- Vocal by: Liisa Pentti, @liisapentti
- Liisa's original version: @liisapentti/black-is-the-color
- Original folk version performed and written by John Jacob Niles, @johnjacobniles/black-is-the-color-of-my-2
- Remix arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: "Rue des Mages” by Robin Benjamins

Key: G minor
Time signature: 4/4
BPM: 106.75

Instruments:
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW:
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.15.4 (Catalina)
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.5.1
- Plug-ins: Logic Stock, Ez Drummer
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Liisa Pentti - Black Is the Color (B•F•S mix)

A composition initially influenced by a John Bonham groove that evolved into a G minor vamp with weaving melodies, based on a double harmonic scale, played by an English Horn and Bansuri.

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: "Illumination at 304" by Robin Benjamins

Key: G minor, double harmonic scale
Time signature: 7/4, 4/4
BPM: 80

Instruments:
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW:
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.15.4 (Catalina)
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.5.1
- Plug-ins: Logic Stock, Spitfire Audio – BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ez Drummer
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Waves At 304

Today for FREE MUSIC MONDAY we are channelling nothing but summery disco vibes thanks to Ben Pearce and his track 'Patticakes' which features samples from the legendary Quincy Jones' track 'Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me'.  The Manchester producer runs  the underground label Purp&Soul and late last year he released his "What I Might Do" EP on Chase & Status' label MTA. If you're liking this make sure you get to one of his sets - he's got a summer full of shows, including Bestival and Secret Garden Party!

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/ben-pearce-productions
Ra: http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/benpearce
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benpearcemusic
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BenPurpSoul

FMM: Ben Pearce - Patticakes

for the contemporary jazz combo.

the ordinaries of life/extraordinary happiness

Ordinary^Extraordinary

Download the full length tracks free from our Bandcamp. http://cultclassicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/cult-classic-records-present-friends-and-family

Track List. 
1. TwoDaysToAlaska - Per Sempre
2. Ljones - Waterflo
3. Blazo - Busy Dreaming
4. Thomas Prime - Hunting for Dragons
5. Natural High - Spaceman
6. Rookie - Azure
7. Marcus D - A Dream Deferred
8. Eddie - 晚10点 (10pm)
9. LEMS - Footsteps
10. Thomas Prime & Avens - Forgiveness
11. Kondor - Soft Look
12. Nym - Dry Sun
13. Suplington - Lack Of Definition
14. Berry Weight - Sax on the Beach
15. K-Murdock - Love is Love

(Bonus Tracks)
16. Senpai - Mystical Journey ft. Kondor
http://cultclassicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/they-say-just-wait-till-morning-ep
17. Breezewax - Reflection (Blueblow Remix)
http://cultclassicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/impressions-vol-2
18. Thomas Prime - Sky High
http://cultclassicrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-instrumental-lp-vol-1


Friends & Family - Promo (Mixed by Thomas Prime)

I was in the mood to write something heavy and came up with a song inspired by the dread of a diminished 7th chord.  However, there is a counter point to pull it up out of the gloom and impart some beauty.

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: " Black Hole Image of M87" by NASA

Key: C minor, C# minor
Time signature: 15/8
BPM: 67.3

Instruments:
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW:
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.15.7 (Catalina)
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.6.0
- Plug-ins: Logic Stock, Spitfire Audio – BBC Symphony Orchestra, Ez Drummer, AIR VacuumPro, AIR Loom 64, AIR theRiser
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Singularity

B L U N T • F O R C E • S E R E N I T Y

"I don't always make music.  But when I do, I prefer dynamics.  Stay below -6dB, my friends."

Composition explorations in musical textures, stories and grooves.

I am an amateur composer, producer and musician who has been inspired and influenced by music my entire life.  Beyond my interests in developing harmony and rhythm ideas, a song’s timbres and textures have always held a deeper emotional grip on me.  This passion for tone has dominated my compositions and productions, which are combined with playful melodies and progressions that are immersed in sophisticated soulful beats.

B L U N T • F O R C E • S E R E N I T Y is led by Robin Benjamins and features collaborations with composers and musicians from down the road, and from around the world.  These artists are:

Олег Ястребов @v28yterij7ek
Liisa Pentti @liisapentti
Home Sweet Somewhere @homesweetsomewhere
Pia @pia-rose-music
Gabriel Bustamante, @gabriel-bustamante-12
Mindsongs Musique @nancy-joie
PlasticSky @plasticsky
Ingolfur Bjornsson @ingolfur-bjornsson
Gemma Cao @psychological_music
Niti Dharwadkar @niti-dharwadkar
UMD Anokha @anokhaumd
Nick Osmonovich @osmo94