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

Compositions by Robin Benjamins
Produced by Robin Benjamins

Unify

Blunt Force Serenity

There

Jazz

Some Music I Like - Vol 1

Take a ride along the Tioga Road to one of the most amazing places: Tuolumne.

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: "The Meadow" by Robin Benjamins

Key: D major
Time signature: 7/4, 13/4
BPM: 67.3

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

Total Aquarium

Tuolumne

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)

A song inspired by the documentary film “Planetary” http://weareplanetary.com #weareplanetary

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, http://BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- 1st narration: Joanne Macy, Eco-Philosopher and Activist, http://www.joannamacy.net 
- 2nd narration: Bill McKibben, Environmentalist, http://www.billmckibben.com 

Key: Eb minor, C# minor, D minor
Time signature: 7/4 and 13/4
BPM: 84

Instruments: 
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW: 
- Mac Mini i7, OSX 10.10.5
- Apple Logic Pro X
- Plug-ins: Ez Drummer, Alchemy
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

Narrations are copyright of weareplanetary.com
http://weareplanetary.com
#weareplanetary
@weareplanetary

The Third Story

Ambient textures, Chill vibe with naughty time signatures.  A little Zen moment to get you going.

- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, http://BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: "Upper Dusy Basin", Kings Canyon National Park, by Robin Benjamins

Key: A minor
Time signature: 31/4 and 30/4
BPM: 84

Instruments: 
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW: 
- Mac Mini i7, macOS 10.12.1
- Apple Logic Pro X
- Plug-ins: Ez Drummer, EzKeys, Analog Lab, Bazille
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

- Copyright: Robin Benjamins, bluntforceserenity.com

Confluence

A journey to "The Horsehead".  Jazz-EDM musings and saying good riddance to 2016!

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

Key: C minor pentatonic & Bb minor
Time signature: 11/4 and 7/4
BPM: 90

Instruments: 
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW: 
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.12.1
- Apple Logic Pro X
- Plug-ins: Ez Drummer, EzKeys, Analog Lab, Bazille
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

- Copyright: Robin Benjamins, bluntforceserenity.com

Photograph: "The Horsehead" by NASA.  The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula is located just to the south of the star Alnitak, which is farthest east on Orion's Belt, and is part of the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex.

The Horsehead

I was on the verge of naming it "Nitrogene", just for fun. You'll get it when you hear it...

I hate it how Mp3 kills sound quality. Apart from that (and more important still) I really suck when it comes to mixing things properly. I guess this one is much too heavy on the bass frequencies. Until I learn how to do it, you'll have to imagine what it might sound like...

Childhood Never Ends

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!

Taking a voyage to reach the shores of the Sea of Tranquility.

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

Key: F minor, Eb minor, A major polymorphic, Bb minor, C minor, Ab minor, Bb major
Time signature: 13/8
BPM: 83

Instruments: 
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW: 
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.13.
- Apple Logic Pro X
- Plug-ins: Ez Drummer, Bazille
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40

- Copyright: Robin Benjamins, bluntforceserenity.com

Photograph: “Apollo 11 LEM” by Michael Collins, NASA – This photograph contains every known living human and thing except one, Michael Collins.  The picture shows the LEM (Lunar Excursion Module) returning to the Apollo 11 Command Module after the first Lunar landing at the Sea of Tranquility.  Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong are in the LEM, Michael Collins was behind the camera in the Command Module, and the rest of humanity was on the “Blue Marble” rising above the Moon.

Sea Of Tranquility

A haunting atmospheric song, contrasting between machine eminence and the human essence.  Special thanks to Gabriel Bustamante for his articulate and soulful guitar. 

- Guitar: Gabriel Bustamante, @gabriel-bustamante-12
- Music by: Robin Benjamins, @blunt-force-serenity, http://BluntForceSerenity.com
- Arranged and produced by: Robin Benjamins
- Photograph: "The Mendocino Upside Down" by Robin Benjamins

Key: C minor
Time signature: 4/4
BPM: 76

Instruments: 
- Guitar
- Arturia KeyLab 88

DAW: 
- Mac Pro 12 Core, macOS 10.12.6
- Apple Logic Pro X 10.3.3
- Plug-ins: Ez Drummer, Valhalla DSP - Shimmer
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Mackie Control Universal

- Copyright: Robin Benjamins, bluntforceserenity.com

Vertical Oceans Of Incoherence (feat. Gabriel Bustamante)

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

The Way This Will End EP

Your Voice

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Homeopathy

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

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String Theory

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)

full disclosure - i am a monster
a creature of despair! not that that should be a cause for concern :)
if theres one thing ive learned in all my years here
its that despair is less abundant in those who understand
how to plant their hearts in community gardens

youll be fine, you honeycomb
who could ever hurt you? who could be so cold?
youll be fine, oh honeypie
who could ever hurt you? who could be so unkind?

the culmination of mans mistakes came the day
the sun ran so hot, it turned the desert to glass
if theres something to be learned from all these LOSERS...
its that the price that you pay for arrogance and a false sense of immunity
is to face the wrath of a dying star

youll be fine you honeycomb
who could ever hurt you? who could be so cold?
youll be fi-i-ine, oh honeypie
who could ever hurt you? who could be so unkind?

the years have been hard on this lonely heart
(if you wanna know the truth)
theres no more community gardens...
so i guess i'll have to settle for you.

Community Gardens

This one is for the German video. Here is it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGm_QTD5yKM

English video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP15q815Saw&feature=youtu.be

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Cannabis

everything was beautiful and nothing hurt

Deep Sea Nuke

Slow Travel To Lucidity (2018) ER TK-144

Carousel

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

Dj boco easy list

Playground (2013) ER TK-70

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