ADVENTURE setting (DND)

Alone in the void

One of the greatest pieces of the 19th century.

Elgar's Enigma Variations, 1898.

The Obscure Desire For Perfection, 1923.

Years ago, I was pleasantly obsessed with crossing classical music with rock and pop. I coined the phrases “Operrock” and “Popera.” My first released CD was called “The operatic experience” and although I recorded it at a time when digital sounds were young and kinda cheesy sounding ... there was some good material on it.

One song called “The operatic experience theme” was a combination of pop and classical. It starts off with someone banging on the walls telling a practicing soprano to shut up, and eventually ventures to a middle part where I tried to record some of operas most famous high notes. (high “Cs” and “Bbs” mostly) It was all intended as a kind of parody and for fun.

Totally unintentional, I recorded this at a time when I was in the prime of my vocal powers. The CD got good reviews (even compared to QUEEN! ... I can live with that) but needless to say, aside from being sold in excellent music stores in Munich, Hamburg, Berlin ... and the like ... the money was simply not there to promote it on any international level. 

That was back in 1994. Years have since gone by, and I have subsequently tossed and digitalized hundreds of my reel-to-reel tapes. I did however hold onto the original 8 Track Fostex tapes of the “Operatic Experience” ... I knew the vocals I recorded were all on a separate track, and I dreamed of replacing the antiquated and cheesy synthesizer sounds eventually with more sophisticated sounds.

About 5 years ago I noticed how classical karaoke arias were becoming all the rage. I figured ... what the hell ... maybe I would abandon the “Rock-Pop” idea a bit ... and find a way to mix and fit my vocals ... which were well recorded ... to a real orchestra.

This is what I did recently. I dug out my old Fostex R8 and ran the 8 channels directly into my discrete 8 channel Audio interface. Sadly, a fear was realized, as the Fostex (sitting idle on the shelf for over 10 years) stopped working. I disassembled the unit and found the problem ... which amazing ... I was able to fix. After 3 hours or more of pain staking recorder reparation ... I was able to retrieve the original tracks from years ago. I rearranged them somewhat after finding the matching karaoke orchestra background.

One of the last excerpts in the group, was the high “C” from “Di quella pira!” (which was located on another reel) While reviewing the track, I was amazed to discover I had actually recorded the entire aria! I must have later decided the background track I made for it was inferior, and therefore only used the last movement which included the high “C”!

Here is the end result of my efforts. Simply fun ... and a small documentation of my voice when it was in its prime! 
I tried to do as LITTLE as possible to my vocals, to preserve the honesty of the recording. Because it is TAPE ... and tape has a bit of a problem at times with speed accuracy, I di have to LOWER the vocal track .02% of a half tone ... so that it matched the true A440 of the recorded orchestra material! In NO WAY did I disturb or digitally change the length or original integrity of the vocals! 
 I did digitally manipulate the orchestra track so that the phrasing and musicality matched!
Enjoy!

Famous high notes

أقدم مقطوعة موسيقية في التاريخ
In the early 1950s, archaeologists unearthed several clay tablets from the 14th century B.C.E.. Found.
In the ancient Syrian city of Ugarit, these tablets contained cuneiform signs in the hurrian language, which turned out to be the oldest known piece of music ever discovered, a 3,400 year-old cult hymn

Echoes From Ugarit - أصداء من أوغاريت

TTVL

01 Sept - Built-in

海の中から見た光をテーマに。
It is a song of sunlight that we can see from under the water.

Thetis

Whale Song

another sky ☁

歌詞は↓下をご覧ください♪

This song is tuned to 432Hz.
(Music based on 432Hz transmits beneficial healing energy.)

I wanted to express the importance of feeling your feelings in this song.
(those lyrics are written in Japanese though)

So please translate it on google or anywhere if you want to know the meaning of it ;)
Vocal, Lyrics, ..all by Garcy

—————— Lyrics ———————

流した涙の　一粒の間に
溢るる思いを　見た

捕えた思いの　逃げる先に
手放す恐れを　見た

静けさに浮かんで　海へと誘う
あなたを　わたしは　目を瞑り沈めた
 
 
抑えた思いは　暗がりに落ち
背けた視線は　今を失う

空を裂く叫びに　立ちすくむまま
命を、怒りを　見た

調和を忘れ果てた　人のこころに
無くした　あなたの思いが訴える...


冬の風のように　木々の葉を枯らして
限りない孤独に　独りで凍えている
見えないことにした　悲しみや寂しさに
今ここで　気づいて


手を伸ばし、捉えた　あなたの傷の
痛みを、過去をも　見た

手を触れて、感じた　あなたの傷の
深さを、鼓動を　知った

切り離し、忘れた　目を背けて、逃げた
あなたは、わたしの胸の奥にずっと...


目を閉じて感じた　鏡に映るように
わたしは、あなたと　こころを重ねている

統合 -integration-

Come from the Ocean

I wrote this song for the band which I join as a arranger named "Yourmythos" It'a Japanese Pops band :D

http://yourmythos.jp

歌で紡ぐあなたの物語

Available now: https://ddrkirbyisq.bandcamp.com/album/sentience

In 2006, electronica artist BT (a.k.a. Brian Transeau) released his 5th studio album, titled "This Binary Universe". Featuring a collection of downtempo, experimental works, as well as revolutionary usage of "stutter edit" glitches, This Binary Universe became an inspiration for many, not only for its unique production aesthetics but also in the way that its simple, nostalgic melodies evoked an emotional resonance rarely felt in electronic music. 

"Sentience" is my love letter to This Binary Universe, featuring tracks directly inspired by the trademark sound of BT's album, yet viewed through the lens of my own unique style. It's an album I've wanted to do for a while, and I'm happy to see it finally come together.

Special thanks to the following Patreon supporters: 
- A-zu-ra 
- Acuity 
- Arrio Amirgholi - WTF_Is_Juice_ 
- Brandon and Carly Robinson 
- Dave

Requiem For A Whale (Album Edit)

انتحار - بيتر جندري

Misery

Your Mind is a world, Each of us is a place.

Come from the Ocean

Adham Safena 5

Recent comments

haaplaj

Related tracks