My version of one of my favourite Nirvana songs.

Drain You (Nirvana Cover)

Selected works from Fernando Sor's Opus 60
Engineered by Steve Steckler at Asparagus media Studio, Takoma Park, MD USA. Cover art by Brian Higgins: George Washington at GWU

Study # 5

Study #5

Modern Times

Verse 1

Am I playing the wrong game —-  where losing’s a crime
Time’s just not the same—-and there’s no one here to blame
In these modern times——where machines reigns supreme 
breaking all the chains——-to fulfill my dreams
————And that’s a solid —because—- yeah—— I’m back————-
Metaphors and rhymes——-my weapons on this track
Modulating -from the underground ——one culture one voice
And we’re —-wired in like teeth—-like we—-ever—-had a choice

Chorus

Modern times---- a difficult maze
Where screens captivate —— the Information Age
And—-We're all connected——yet we’re—also——-alone
Lost in a sea of pixels----hearts ———-—cold as stone
Modern times————Modern times ——-Modern times

Verse 2

Smartphones--at our side—-our constant companions
That double-edged sword—-has become ——-part of the norm
buzzing Notifications——like a relentless swarm
Distracting —us ——-from moments —-another task ——to perform 
Just another monster ———taking physical form

**Chorus**

Bridge

Artificial intelligence--- a marvel and a threat
Replacing human minds--- leaving us —-deep in debt
Algorithms —-determine our fate—without regret—-
Like marionettes ———or puppets on a strings
Manipulating our thoughts——damn—we are feeding these things

Verse 3

Social media——-a stage ——for the soul to bare
Beneath the surface——lies ——and deceptions —-are clear
We curate our lives——-like a perfect facade
our true selves———pushed aside ——in total disregard 

**Chorus**

Outro

In this digital age---we must find our way
Embracing the power——with a huge price to pay
There’s a balance for the screens —-in real life
With the key to our future——a new vision insight

Modern Times

This orchestral piece began as I was reading "The Ruined Map" by Kobo Abe, but it quickly deviated from its original subject. In the end, it more reflects my fascination with what is _not_ on the maps, all these void spaces which ancient cartographers used to fill with the imaginary dragons. Also, around this time I came across a very interesting band "Polyphia", and was very curious to see how some of their approaches might work in an orchestral setting.

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[All profits from this track will be donated to AWAKEN DESTINY, a humanitarian foundation (https://awakendestiny.org). Thank you 🙏]

The sound of the main instrument is from the Dilruba, literally meaning "that which ravishes or steals the heart".

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Sound of the Heart

SOFT DREAM

Resident Evil

61. release your mind to Trance

Eyez - Forever

Dark Anthem

I am a sickly thing burning out for the entertainment of dozens.
Eons ago the gods locked me up in here as punishment for my divine transgressions. 
I've been live recording, digitally producing, & blending both mediums for a long time. 
Thank you for stopping by.
Be safe on your trip.

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