Quod Olim Erat "Latin for What Once Was"  is the story of a love so deep, so pure, it once felt eternal. He gave everything to her, but in the end, betrayal crept in, quiet and unnoticed, as she sought admiration elsewhere. The love they shared, beautiful and unbreakable, was shattered in a moment , "quod olim erat" ,what once was.

He could feel the fracture, but it wasn’t just the wound that broke him. It was the realization that once trust is shattered, the past cannot be revived. Though his heart still aches for what they had, he knows that "quod olim erat" can never be again. The love he once had is now a ghost, a memory that lingers only in the silence.

She didn’t leave him; she forced him to walk away, because love that is betrayed cannot return to where it once was. And so, he walks, not because he no longer loves, but because to stay would mean to lose himself entirely.

Quod Olim Erat (No Vocals-Instrumental)

Close your eyes and let the beat guide you — this is more than a song, it’s a passage. Donifex echoes like a call from another realm, where ancient magic meets modern rhythm. Think of the Pied Piper, but with synths and soul — a sonic shapeshifter weaving sound into story. Every note is a gift, every lyric a thread in the ritual. Step inside and let the music move you.

The Piper’s Beat

Let yourself drift into a realm where touch becomes transformation. Healing Hands is more than sound  it’s a moment of light breaking through shadow, a sonic balm for the spirit. Close your eyes, breathe deep, and feel the energy move through you.

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Cognix sparks the circuit and the Frankenmonster comes alive. Pieced together from rhythm, bass, and pure electric funk, this beast wasn’t made to scare... it was made to dance. With every drop, it stomps harder, chasing crowds with infectious grooves and glitchy joy. This isn’t horror  it’s a party experiment gone right. The lab is bumping, and the monster’s got moves.

Cognix RoboMonster

This track is the sound of awakening in the aftermath of betrayal  the moment you realize the hand that held you was the blade all along. The angel of light has shown its true face, and what once felt divine now drips with venom. The Realization is a journey through emotional wreckage and inner war  surviving the ambush, clawing through deception, and rising with scarred strength. It's not just about pain  it's about the brutal beauty of truth, the rage that fuels survival, and the will to stand when the light goes dark.

Out of the Ashes

Do You Really Love Me? Let's Go the Distance" is a poetic ballad of young love, a journey of hearts intertwined in the intoxicating dance of passion and uncertainty. This song was written to be a narrative dance or ballet, designed to unfold like a dramatic story told through movement and music. Much like the timeless classics The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and Romeo and Juliet, it invites dancers to embody characters, express emotion, and carry the audience through a visual tale. Every phrase of the music aligns with the rise and fall of the narrative, creating a performance that speaks without words only through choreography, expression, and the rhythm of the score.”
It echoes the timeless devotion of Romeo and Juliet, where every whispered word and stolen glance carries the weight of eternity. The song unfolds like a delicate promise, where love is both a question and an answer will we dare to walk this path, no matter the obstacles? With tender melodies and aching vocals, it invites the listener into a world where every beat is a heartbeat shared, and every note is a vow to go the distance, through the triumphs and heartbreaks. It's a timeless plea for love's true test, a story of two souls daring to dream beyond the moment and into forever.

Do You Really Love Me (Instrumental No Vocals)

“Next Level” is a high-energy ride through a pixelated world where the old-school meets the new. It’s a sonic journey that takes you from the basics to the next big challenge, complete with the electric pulse of a roaring guitar, weaving through the 8-bit bleeps and bloops like a gamer chasing that sweet 1-Up. The track flips between nostalgic retro vibes and futuristic beats, unlocking doors to new soundscapes with every riff. Whether you’re jumping over obstacles or dodging power-ups, you’ll be rocking the controller, and the electric guitar will be your sidekick on this fun-filled, nonstop adventure. Ready to level up? The game’s just getting started.”

Next Level

"My Joy Ride" is the soundtrack to a love frozen in time, where the world fades away and all that matters is the smile on each other’s face. A young couple, lost in their own universe, take a ride through endless possibilities no worries, no cares, just the freedom of the open road and the warmth of their love. The wind in their hair, the music of laughter filling the air, and the world around them untouched by time or trouble. It’s a song that captures the pure, unfiltered joy of being in love, living in the moment, and embracing the magic of each other’s company. The beat is light, the melody carefree, and the feeling... timeless." (This song is dedicated to my Grandfather LJ Thibodeaux who inspired creativity in all of us)

My Joyride (No Vocals_Instrumental)

"Diverge" is the sound of breaking away  from the noise, the doubt, the expected path. Built on a backbone of gritty electric guitars and adrenaline-pumping beats, this track hits different  because it’s seasoned by someone who’s lived it. Created by a combat veteran, Diverge weaves real audio from the warzone into its foundation, giving every drop and every riff a deeper pulse. It's more than music  it’s muscle memory, it’s movement, it’s survival turned rhythm. Whether you’re running drills, repping out, or staring down your own battles, this anthem drives you forward. Raw. Relentless. Real. This is the sound of choosing your own direction and owning it.

Diverge

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A hauntingly tender ballad that drifts between dream and memory, “As Fast As Forever” paints the story of a love that bloomed too quickly, too perfectly like a flower opening to the sun only once before fading into eternity. The song traces the ache of knowing something beautiful cannot last, yet yearning for it to remain frozen in time. Every note is drenched in bittersweet hope, like fingertips brushing against a soul that’s already slipping away.

The verses echo with poetic nostalgia—two lovers connected not by time, but by presence so near they could kiss, yet separated by an invisible veil of fate. In the chorus, the melody swells with quiet desperation, a desire to hold onto a love that was never meant to be permanent. The final refrain dissolves like mist in sunlight, leaving only a ghost of harmony an echo of what once was.

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As Fast As Forever _Instrumental_

A sonic collision of nu-metal grit, electronic strobe, and breakbeat fury, “Nova Vox” captures the essence of a mind spiraling between realities. With razor-sharp percussive drops, glitch-infused beats, and an hourglass ticking in reverse, the track channels the haunting duality of Linkin Park’s darker catalog.

Nova Vox (Instrumental)

"A Touch of Funk" is a vibrant, groove-soaked track that blends retro funk vibes with a modern bounce. Sitting at a cool 110 BPM, it's made to make you move whether you're body popping, breakdancing, or just vibing out. With shimmering synths, slap bass, and a nostalgic rhythm that nods to the golden era of funk, this track is both a dancefloor igniter and a feel-good head-nodder.

A Touch Of Funk

Cognix (Steve)—nephew of Hollywoods Little Ricky of I Love Lucy a professional musician and cousin to a former Atlanta Hawks cheerleader—is a combat veteran and prolific author of over 17 books, whose life story reads like a modern epic. He earned his stripes and served with distinction, Steve transitioned to civilian life with the same drive and precision.

By day, he writes code—designing custom software tools that blend efficiency with creativity. By night, he crafts immersive audio experiences under his artist name Cognix. His music draws on up to 30 layers of real custom samples, real world field recordings-from orca calls to distant storm rolls—woven together in chaotically rhythmic cadences that mirror nature’s own intelligence and teamwork. 

A proud father and devoted friend, Steve survived a near‑fatal encounter overseas that deepened his belief in art’s transformative power. When he isn’t serving others, sketching track designs, or working on his next book, you’ll find him in his apartment  sampling the world around him—blending forest rain, ocean swells, and urban hum into futuristic soundscapes.

Support Cognix and become part of the journey. Your contribution helps fuel independent creativity — from upgrading equipment to producing more powerful, meaningful music. Every bit of support isn’t just appreciated — it creates real impact. When you invest in an artist, you’re helping shape the future of sound, one track at a time. Thank you for being part of something lasting.

Cognix’s work stands at the intersection of heritage and innovation: carrying his family’s creative spark into every beat, every line of code, and every story he tells.

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