Opus One - Sunset Strings Electric Violin

Let Me Love You - Sunset Strings

The idea here, was to capture the original essence of this profoundly beautiful piece, with a subtle twist that I hope adds a fresh perspective. I'm eager to see what you think. Thank you for listening.

Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No. 2 - Andante (A Minor Variation)

"Parabola Destinare" is an orchestral piano and violin instrumental piece that explores the themes of destiny, hope, and strength. I am delighted to feature a prominent performance by my friend, the great violinist Danut Muresan. Structurally, the piece is built around a series of ostinatos that provide a repetitive beat foundation, allowing the dynamic contrasts to stand out more prominently.

The orchestration includes a full string section consisting of first and second violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, complemented by the inclusion of clarinet, harp, cymbal percussion, and three soloist violins. The interplay between these instruments, particularly in the string section, is designed to create a rhythmic and uplifting atmosphere that evolves throughout the piece.

The use of dynamics is noticeable with deliberate shifts that lead to an obvious climax. This is further evidenced by the layered textures and the arrangement of the instruments, hopefully enabling each section to contribute to the overall emotional arc of the composition. Additionally, the piano plays a central role, providing both harmonic support and melodic elements that interact with the strings and soloists.

I tried to balance repetition with variation, aiming to evoke a sense of resilience and determination through the musical narrative.

All that being said, I absolutely love this piece and I hope you will enjoy it too.

Parabola Destinare Orchestral - Feat. Danut Muresan (Violin)

Here's my piano solo rendition of Let There Be Light - Supernova - Magellan, originally part of Mike Oldfield’s The Songs of Distant Earth, inspired by Arthur C. Clarke’s book. I hope you will enjoy it.

"It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars."
- Arthur C. Clarke-  From The Songs of Distant Earth

Let There Be Light - Supernova - Magellan (Piano Solo Version)

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Love on Top - Sunset Strings

Hi everyone, we are thrilled to share our take on Mike Oldfield’s The Songs of Distant Earth. This project is deeply personal to us, an all-time influence and favorite since childhood, blending my piano arrangement of Let There Be Light, Supernova, and Magellan with electric guitar, vocals, percussion, strings, and band instruments. 

Mike Oldfield’s original work beautifully honored the connection between the sounds of ocean life and the vastness of space. The haunting calls of whales, echoing through the seas, remind us of companionship, community, and the beauty of our natural world. These "songs" speak to something timeless within us, a reminder that even as we dream of venturing beyond Earth to explore the stars, our roots and the music of our world remain precious.

Through this project, I wanted to reflect on how humanity might one day look back on Earth from distant galaxies, carrying with us the melodies and memories of our home. Music—like the songs of whales—connects us to one another, to the infinite, and to a future where creativity and art remain at the heart of who we are.

Music is more than entertainment—it’s a lifeline to our shared humanity and imagination. It reminds us that as we dream of space travel and a future among the stars, we carry the heart of Earth with us. Mike Oldfield’s themes inspire reflection on our place in the universe and our ability to create, dream, and connect. This project is my tribute to that vision: a celebration of the beauty and magic of existence and a hopeful destiny for humanity.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s create this future together.

—Bastien DiArgos

Original Composition: Mike Oldfield
Piano, Percussion, Synth, Arrangements and Adaptation: Bastien DiArgos
Guitar: Beth Sierra
Drums: Russell Meadows
Vocals courtesy of Dreamtonics, featuring Felicia, Asterian, Sheena, Hayden, Ritchy and Solaria.

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The Songs of Distant Earth - Piano and Orchestral Tribute to Mike Oldfield

See us playing it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XLm4LYjqig

A meditation on memory, absence, and the quiet curve of time.
Piano, duduk, quena, charango, guitars, percussion and strings trace the outline of something once present, now only felt.
A lament—and an echo. But also, a light.

Parabola Memoriae

Listen to the full ensemble and strings orchestra version here: https://soundcloud.com/bastiendiargos/parabola-memoriae

Parabola Memoriae (Solo Piano Version)

We’re thrilled to share our tribute to Mike Oldfield’s The Songs of Distant Earth — a lifelong influence and personal favorite.

This adaptation blends my piano arrangement of Let There Be Light, Supernova, and Magellan with electric guitar, vocals, percussion, strings, and full ensemble.

Mike Oldfield’s vision linked the songs of whales with the vastness of space — reminders of companionship, community, and the beauty of our planet. In our version, we imagine looking back at Earth from distant galaxies, carrying its melodies and memories with us.

Music, like the whale’s song, connects us to each other, to the infinite, and to our shared home. This is both a celebration of existence and a hopeful vision for humanity’s future among the stars.

— Bastien DiArgos

🎹 Piano, Percussion, Synth, Arrangements – Bastien DiArgos
🎸 Guitar – Beth Sierra
🥁 Drums – Russell Meadows
🎤 Vocals – Dreamtonics feat. Felicia, Asterian, Sheena, Hayden, Ritchy, Solaria

Songs of Distant Earth (Radio Edit)

A solo piano journey through Mike Oldfield’s The Songs of Distant Earth.

This interpretation weaves Let There Be Light, Supernova, and Magellan into a single performance — a quiet tribute to both Oldfield’s music and Arthur C. Clarke’s vision of our planet as one small, fragile home against the backdrop of the stars.

"It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars."
— Arthur C. Clarke, The Songs of Distant Earth

— Bastien DiArgos

Opus One - Sunset Strings Electric Violin

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