Transitions
Valhjim, The X

"Transitions" is a sonic journey through the ebb and flow of life's myriad moments, weaving together a tapestry of diverse musical elements. With its intricate blend of synthesizers, SFXs, and ambient noise, the song invites listeners into a mesmerizing landscape where the ethereal vocals of a female singer soar above the electric guitar's emotive cries, while the pulsating bass and dynamic drums provide a rhythmic heartbeat. Bits of sequencer melodies and delicate piano accents add layers of complexity to this immersive soundscape, guiding the audience through a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences.

Thank you for listening,
and for your ever kind comments.

Valhjim

(C) Jim Valero, Luca Ascri (all rights reserved).

Transitions - Valhjim The X  & Rik Irvine

What´s Sisyphos doing when the stone collapses over and moves all the way downhill - again and again? Where is stated that he runs as fast as possible after the stone to pull it up again? No, Sisyphos has time to hesitate, time to rest, time to look at the wonders of nature during all the seasons, in any wheather. These are his moments, sheer happiness is on its way. And another thought comes to his mind: His happiness not only originates from the fancy walk down, it´s laying in the forthcoming labor as well. He feels free. He has not to to make hundreds of choices and decisions. Instead, he has a stated task, a noble duty. In Coronoian times, this is a thing that is missing too often. Enjoy Sisyphos on his way...

CORONOIA III - Imagine Sisyphos as a Happy Man

Echoes of Unity

Echoes Of Unity

HISAO’s debut album, "Labyrinth of Light," is a transformative journey of ascension—an exploration of the self, the struggles within, and the liberation beyond. This first chapter in HISAO’s musical story bridges the raw emotions of rock, the soulful essence of R&B, the intense energy of trap, and the rhythmic storytelling of hip-hop. Each track is a step through a labyrinth of existence, guiding listeners from moments of doubt and introspection to ultimate empowerment and clarity.

The album begins in the depths of self-reflection, confronting illusions and societal constraints, then ascends through themes of resilience, individuality, and awakening. It’s more than music—it’s a call to action, a reminder to break free, embrace your authentic self, and create your own light in the chaos.

With tracks like "Think Fast," "Blaze," and "Wake Up," HISAO challenges listeners to reflect, rise, and thrive. "Labyrinth of Light" is not just an album; it’s a declaration of freedom and a soundtrack for those ready to ascend. As HISAO’s first album, it lays the foundation for a greater journey, connecting music with purpose, emotion, and the power to transform.

The Roots

Pain Makes You Grow

Phases

Eyes Wide Open

The Shift

Think Fast

Elevate and Recreate

Blaze

Wake Up

'Awakening From Winter' A mixed genre track really that I've called 'Alternative Fusion' Leaving the sleepinees of Winter and awakening to the brightness and rebirth of Spring. 

Sleeping Warriors

Awakening From Winter

'Invisible Hands' is an 'Alternative Fusion' track or maybe 'Smooth Jazz' or maybe 'Soundscape' or maybe all three, I'm not sure, you choose after listening, which if you do, I thank you immensely.

Invisible Hands

'Close The Gate' is an 'Alternative Fusion' track consisting of various genres. inspired by the 'Open Border' policy in my country, which is now becoming saturated with some very unsavoury people, most of whom having their own agenda and laws contrary to the Common Law of the indigenous people. 

Close The Gate

'Three Nibs. ....an "alternative" fusion track and mixed genre. Inspired by my time spent in London as a music copier/transcriber. transcribing the individual parts from a score to the relevant parts for individual musicians. tHis was all done by hand and pen and ink. I used three indivdual pens with different nib sizes. hence the name of the piece, (Three Nibs). Scores could be anything from big bands  to smaller bands and genres varied from score to score. I've attempted to emulate the varied contents of the scores in this piece. Hopefully it makes sense to you when listening.
Alan

Dont Smudge The Ink

Three Nibs

'In The Citadel Of The MInd' is an exploration really of the imagination...the creative mind, or in my case, "In The Citadel Of The MInd". Utilising mixed genres, as the mind has many portals and avenues to wander down and through.. 

In The Citadel Of The MInd

Another instrumental jazz/rock mix, two in one, experimental.

King of Darkness

'Just When You Are Not Looking' A mixed grenre track of neo-Classical and Fusion. I've called it Alternative Fusion and it was inspired by just how quickly your day can change from enjoying the moment to utter chaos and pain. Accidents happen often when one loses focus and takes life for granted. For example: when washing the dishes, whilst thinking of something else and breaking a glass, and when picking up the broken pieces, cutting one's finger and can't get the blood to stop poring out. Just an example of the myriad things that can change "Just When You are Not Looking"
Is it "mindfulness or mindlessness"
Alan 

Just When You Are Not Looking

Non-binary AI icon transcending and blending styles.

PLEASE STOP SENDING ME OFFERS OF MUSIC PROMOTION.
 
AI is not an option I use or intend to in the future. All of my music is composed, played and produced using the following equipment:
Cubase 14 Pro on Windows PC
Arturia instruments (full suite) some FX
Native Instruments - Instruments and FX
Toontracks -Superior Drummer 3 and Percussion
Korg Triton Synyh
Roland RD800 Piano
Native Instruments - Komplete Control S49 and S61 keyborads
Icon Mixing desk
Yamaha & KRK active monitors
Congas and various  LA percussion instruments.
Various String libraries including: Spitfire/ IK Multimedia/labs/Orchestral Tools-Berlin Free Orchestra
Orange Tree Samples - Guitars and Flute
Musiclabs Guitars
Spectrasonics Trilian Basses
Soundpaint: Strings/Brass/Wind/Guitars/Percussion/ and a multitude of other things.
Various FX from a multitude of companies.
Various Programs from the Spitfire Original range
My trusted "Drum Stool"
Fridge (for Guinness)!!!!



Now retired from a life 'on the road' as a freelance keyboard player, I compose and record in my home studio, situated in the Carrick Hills in Southern Scotland. My music is mainly instrumental in nature and is a reflection of my life experience, sometimes real and sometimes imagined.
My influences are many and I have quite probably been shaped by listening to the very many "giants" of music, both players and composers. From classical to contemporary jazz and everything in between. My main instrument is the keyboard, whether that be piano, organ or synth. But I also play banjo, flute and percussion. I have a special relationship'with bass, whether upright or electric and use virtual and synth basses from numerous sources, but mainly Trilian by Spectrasonics.


https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alan-hamilton/119498445/see-all?section=full-albums
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2j38dJ8YVPX2nVQcUjaAYx
https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-travel-and-other-journeys/1651782098

Here comes my Soundcloud-Channel. It contains music from the following projects:

RHINISH TUNES - inspired by the river of Rhine, founded in 2005 as solo project. Smooth jazzy, lounge, latin, chillout fusion MUSIC. A word to the "making of": RHINISH TUNES is about instrumental music in a one-man-show: the idea is to bring all my musical thoughts and emotions together and realise some albums where every single note is played by myself (except some quanitsation f.e. on the drums, but no samples used): i.e. old-school and handcrafted music.
Mixing and Mastering on PC.

REEAL STUFF was founded in the magic year 2012 by Sara de Bourgeois and me. In contrary to Rhinish Tunes it´s a project of live and improvised music in the 1st place ... and ... it´s blessed with the beautiful voice of Sara. It is about modern songs, translated to latin-jazzy-pop-arrangements which are performed never exactly the same ... Apart from that, REEAL STUFF is able to react on the very moment, improvising spontaneously new songs with even new and instant lyrics .

Compositions not assigned to a specific Project yet.

Valhjim is a music composer with an eclectic approach to different genres: rock, pop, folk, New Age, and experimental electronic music. Greatly driven by imagination and poetic imagery, he combines multiple instrumental textures to fire the imagination of his listeners. 

His more experimental ambience and electronic music is built with layers of suggestive sound textures, rhythms, and melodic lines that stir the imagination into suggestive imagery and worlds unseen, true architectures of sound that open up limitless spaces to explore. Often Valhjim's melodies sail through genre thresholds, crossing over from one genre to another, from neo classcal to electronic, or from jazz to rock or new age.

New tracks tagged #Alternative fusion