Step into the vibrant world of "Liberation," Namasthay’s 20th studio album, which embarks on a journey of musical freedom and creative discovery. This album opens with the invigorating grooves of Aki, setting a dynamic tone that flows through the eclectic soundscape of early morning creativity.

"Liberation" is an homage to the iconic beats of Daft Punk and the ethereal soundscapes of Boards of Canada, blended with the cinematic rhythms reminiscent of Phil Collins and the nostalgic essence of 'Risky Business.' Each track explores different facets of freedom, from the exhilarating rush of adventure to the tranquil peace of dawn.

This album not only celebrates the milestone of over 115,000 plays including on SoundCloud but also marks a significant evolution in Namasthay's artistic journey. With "Liberation," listeners are invited to experience an auditory liberation, a release from the confines of the conventional into the boundless possibilities of sound.

6. Boards Of Daft

5. Choirs Risky Biz

4. Oda Blues Ima Jungle

3. Blob Dub Interlude

2. Beach Groove

1. Test Aki

Midjourney Workshop

[Verse 1]
We movin' with eBay, unlockin' the key,
Midjourney’s the canvas, where vision runs free.
From Discord we log in, ready to explore,
AI-driven art, yo, this opens the door.
Text turns to visuals, pictures take flight,
Craftin' imaginations, from morning to night.
We tap /imagine, commands that create,
Rapunzel in a scene, where dreams navigate.

[Chorus]
We’re crafting visions, hands on the wheel,
AI and art, where the future feels real.
With eBay, we grind, push limits and rise,
Midjourney’s the tool, where the artist’s heart flies.

[Verse 2]
Log in to Discord, set your soul free,
Join the server, that’s the start of the key.
Step into channels, drop the /imagine flow,
Your wildest dreams, AI will show.
Detailed descriptions, Rapunzel comes to life,
Cinematic lighting cuts the visual like a knife.
Tools like /describe, where inspiration stays,
Zebonastic snaps feed creation’s craze.

[Chorus]
We’re crafting visions, hands on the wheel,
AI and art, where the future feels real.
With eBay, we grind, push limits and rise,
Midjourney’s the tool, where the artist’s heart flies.

[Verse 3]
Aspect ratios, chaos, and stylize,
Commands unlock depth, bring art to new highs.
Compare long to short, play with the frame,
Every render a chapter, every scene is a game.
Capture the essence, through lightning and style,
Mix colors and prompts, go that extra mile.
Take it, refine it, let the creative flood,
eBay in the workshop, buildin' greatness from mud.

[Chorus]
We’re crafting visions, hands on the wheel,
AI and art, where the future feels real.
With eBay, we grind, push limits and rise,
Midjourney’s the tool, where the artist’s heart flies.

[Outro]
From Rapunzel to dragons, cities to light,
We redefine the canvas, we innovate the sight.
Midjourney’s our partner, with eBay we stand,
In this workshop of dreams, we craft with our hands.

Midjourney Workshop (Nik Vocals)

Incomplete Song, November 9, 2024
Lyrics by Nik Bear Brown
https://soundcloud.com/nik-bear-brown

Look again, and find yourself changed,
The world you knew feels rearranged.
In mirrors once familiar, new faces appear,
Reflections distorted, yet somehow clear.

Look again, past shadows and light,
Beyond the comfort of day and night.
The eyes you know may look the same,
But within them burns a gentler flame.

Look again, at skies you thought were gray,
Feel colors bleed from the edge of day.
Your heartbeat softer, your vision keen,
In spaces you missed, life grows unseen.

Look again, where silence lay still,
In quiet moments, feel the thrill.
Each layer shed, each mask removed,
Reveals a self you once disproved.

Look again, at pathways crossed,
In the trails you thought were lost.
The footprints faded, left behind,
Now call you back, a road redefined.

Look again, at voices past,
The ones you thought would never last.
They echo softly, in whispered song,
Leading you back to where you belong.

Look again, at words unsaid,
The truths you hid, the tears you shed.
In every pause, in every line,
Find hidden meanings, fierce and fine.

Look again, where dreams were stilled,
And feel the spaces longing filled.
What once seemed distant, now comes near,
A silent truth you’ve learned to hear.

Look again, and feel your skin,
The outer walls that once held in.
Your boundaries stretched, your fears released,
A heart laid bare, a soul unleashed.

Look again, at scars now healed,
The marks of battles once concealed.
Where pain was woven, threads unwind,
A tapestry of strength enshrined.

Look again, at paths ahead,
Where hope and memory gently thread.
The doubts that held you like a chain,
Fall loose, like quiet drops of rain.

Look again, where light breaks through,
The shadows shifting, new and true.
The dawn you feared, the dark you mourned,
Both hold the beauty of lives reborn.

Look again, with wiser eyes,
And see the world in soft disguise.
What once was fixed, now seems to flow,
As dreams unfold and courage grows.

Look again, in every breath,
In life and loss, in love and death.
Each time you pause, each time you see,
You’re less confined, more wild and free.

Look again, and let it be,
In each reflection, find the key.
A life that shifts, a soul that bends,
With each new glance, the journey mends.

Why incomplete songs?

My songwriting process is about quick iterations, testing, and refining ideas. It’s a “numbers game”—I write as many songs as I can, knowing not all will be great. By writing consistently and revising often, I boost my chances of creating something beautiful. Each song is a sprint, a rapid project to build and evaluate, keeping what clicks, letting go of what doesn’t.

For me, it’s persistence, introspection, and sometimes collaboration. I test and refine lyrics and melodies, letting go of what doesn’t resonate. Often, a song starts with a single line, evolving naturally and intuitively as I write.

To show this journey, I’ll share some “Incomplete Songs” along the way. These drafts and works-in-progress reveal the raw, unpolished side of songwriting. They each play a part in the creative process and let others in on how ideas shape, change, and sometimes circle back before reaching their final forms.

Look Again (Incomplete Song) November 9, 2024

Look Again Rewrite (Incomplete Song) November 9, 2024
Lyrics by Nik Bear Brown
https://soundcloud.com/nik-bear-brown

Look again, find yourself flipped, changed,
The world you knew now feels rearranged.
In mirrors you grew up with, new faces stare,
Reflections twist, but you still there.

Look beyond, past shadow and light,
Beyond what held you safe at night.
Those same old eyes look back at you,
But now there's fire, a deeper view.

Look at skies you thought were gray,
See colors crack at the edge of day.
Your pulse calms down, your vision clear,
In spaces you missed, life reappears.

Look again, where silence lay,
Where the noise of doubt kept peace at bay.
Each layer stripped, each mask tossed down,
Revealing truths you once turned down.

Paths you crossed, the ones you left,
Trails you thought lost—still they connect.
Footprints fading, but they ain’t gone,
Now call you back, your road reborn.

Voices past, the echoes that fade,
Ones you thought were lost, betrayed.
They linger now, soft in song,
Like signs saying, "Here you belong."

Look at words you left unsaid,
The truths you hid, the tears you bled.
In every pause, every line,
New meanings surface, fierce and fine.

Where dreams went quiet, spaces grew,
Empty longing, now filled anew.
What felt so distant, what you couldn’t see,
The truth you learned was meant to be.

Feel your skin, the weight you held,
The outer walls where fears rebelled.
Boundaries stretched, fears released,
A soul unlocked, a heart in peace.

Scars healed up, battles fought,
Marks of pain, the strength they taught.
Where threads of hurt once pulled you down,
Now strength like steel weaves a crown.

Paths ahead, the road you own,
Where memory and hope get sewn.
Doubt drops quiet, like rain that falls,
Loose chains that held you, break through walls.

Look where light cracks, darkness fades,
Shadows shift, the fear that swayed.
The dawn you feared, the night you mourned,
They both hold beauty, reborn, transformed.

With wiser eyes, you see it all,
The world ain’t small—it flows, it calls.
What felt so fixed begins to bend,
As courage grows, dreams start again.

In every breath, loss and love,
Life in motion, death above.
Each pause, each beat, the time you seize,
Less confined, a soul set free.

Look again, just let it be,
In every truth, you find your key.
Life shifts, your spirit bends,
Each new glance, the story mends.

Why. incomplete songs?

My songwriting process is about quick iterations, testing, and refining ideas. It’s a “numbers game”—I write as many songs as I can, knowing not all will be great. By writing consistently and revising often, I boost my chances of creating something beautiful. Each song is a sprint, a rapid project to build and evaluate, keeping what clicks, letting go of what doesn’t.

For me, it’s persistence, introspection, and sometimes collaboration. I test and refine lyrics and melodies, letting go of what doesn’t resonate. Often, a song starts with a single line, evolving naturally and intuitively as I write.

To show this journey, I’ll share some “Incomplete Songs” along the way. These drafts and works-in-progress reveal the raw, unpolished side of songwriting. They each play a part in the creative process and let others in on how ideas shape, change, and sometimes circle back before reaching their final forms.

Look Again Rewrite (Incomplete Song) November 9, 2024

Two Roads Rewrite III (Incomplete Song), November 8, 2024

Lyrics by Nik Bear Brown
https://soundcloud.com/nik-bear-brown

Two roads split open, dark in shade,
Leaves thick like paint, an old song replayed.
I'm standing here, soul heavy with choice,
Listening close for that guiding voice.
One road like a rhythm I’ve known so well,
Feet sink deep where old stories dwell.

Two paths, one heart caught in between,
The known or unknown, which road will redeem?
One whispers, "Stay," like a steady drum,
The other says, "Come," where the wild things run.

This first road, it’s got grooves in the dirt,
Worn smooth by the ones who feared to get hurt.
It’s safe, it’s warm, like a mother’s song,
A place where feet and soul belong.
Every step’s a promise, every turn’s been tried,
Echoes of home I could walk inside.

Two paths, one heart caught in between,
The known or unknown, which road will redeem?
One whispers, "Stay," like a steady drum,
The other says, "Come," where the wild things run.

Then there's the other, like breath on glass,
Fogged up with dreams of a world so vast.
No grooves to hold, no roots to cling,
Just open ground where new steps sing.
This path is raw, like a beat not played,
Each step unknown, each fear relayed.

Two paths, one heart caught in between,
The known or unknown, which road will redeem?
One whispers, "Stay," like a steady drum,
The other says, "Come," where the wild things run.

I feel that pull, can’t walk both ways,
The known and unknown, both call and sway.
One step forward, past what’s safe and tried,
I choose the path that’s dark and wide.
And in that moment, I feel alive,
The thrill of the unknown, like I could fly.

So here I stand, one road in the past,
And I know that choice was built to last.
Two roads that spoke, but I chose my own,
And someday, yeah, I’ll say I’d known—
The difference made, the journey done,
One step forward, where the wild things run.

"Why incomplete songs?

My songwriting process is about quick iterations, testing, and refining ideas. It’s a “numbers game”—I write as many songs as I can, knowing not all will be great. By writing consistently and revising often, I boost my chances of creating something beautiful. Each song is a sprint, a rapid project to build and evaluate, keeping what clicks, letting go of what doesn’t.

For me, it’s persistence, introspection, and sometimes collaboration. I test and refine lyrics and melodies, letting go of what doesn’t resonate. Often, a song starts with a single line, evolving naturally and intuitively as I write.

To show this journey, I’ll share some “Incomplete Songs” along the way. These drafts and works-in-progress reveal the raw, unpolished side of songwriting. They each play a part in the creative process and let others in on how ideas shape, change, and sometimes circle back before reaching their final forms."

Two Roads Rewrite III (Incomplete Song), November 8, 2024

Nik Bear Brown – Known for his unique storytelling style, Nik Bear Brown fuses traditional folk themes with modern insights, especially in ballads and narrative songs.

Nik Bear Brown is a songwriter seamlessly blending the roles of poet, lyricist, and digital artist to craft immersive sonic experiences.  Nik Bear writes new songs and novel arraignment's of public domain classics. With a deep appreciation for the power of words, he weaves intricate narratives and evocative imagery into his lyrics, capturing the essence of human emotions and experiences.

Embracing the digital age, Nik utilizes cutting-edge electronic tools to enhance every facet of his music. From manipulating his vocals with innovative effects to exploring unique arrangements, he creates a rich tapestry of sound that elevates the poetry within his songs. This fusion of traditional poetic elements and modern technology not only amplifies the emotional depth of his work but also invites listeners to engage with his artistry in new and exciting ways.

"Namasthay: Beats of Shyness could be the biopic that traces the unconventional journey of a visionary artist whose life is as eclectic as his music. The film opens with young Namasthay carving through untouched snow, creating videos with snowboarding icon Axel Pauporté, embodying the free spirit that would define his career. From shredding slopes to shredding riffs, he co-founds a punk-rock band playing occasionally with bassist Red Bull's daredevil Cedric Dumont, though they remain enigmatically nameless.

At university, a chance encounter on a motor skateboard catches the eye of a producer, catapulting Namasthay to become the face of extreme sports in Brussels on the national stage of RTL TV. With diploma in hand, he dives into the pulsating heart of CyberTheatre and Nirvanet's underground music scene, rubbing shoulders with the likes of Howie B and Laurent Garnier, while Björk's creative aura leaves an indelible mark.

Namasthay's sonic palette deepens, drawing from his brother Alex's collection of Ninja Tune records, immersing him in the breaks and beats that would fuel his own artistic fire. His flair for performance doesn't go unnoticed; film school projects lead to appearances in A6000 and Akro's (Universal) Hip Hop Videos, casting him as an unlikely bridge between the worlds of authority and street culture in 1030 Brussels.

The narrative weaves through Namasthay's evolution as an artist, from a local sensation to a music arranger collaborating with the likes of Piccaya, kindling a friendship and musical partnership that burns bright. The influence of Boards of Canada’s mystic and emotive soundscapes acts as a backdrop to his own maturation, as he moves from the underground scenes to the forefront of spontaneous music creation, embodying the alter ego of Namasthay, his longstanding deviantArt moniker.

He now launches with these albums as Namasthay a new movement of Emo-Spontaneity past-O-present where everything is improvised, sang for the first time, and composed on the go, an ode to spontaneous musical creation where perfection is in the birth of the act.

"Namasthay: Beats of Shyness” celebrates the artist's unwavering dedication to his craft, the rich broadlight of his experiences, and his belief in music as an unscripted journey, much like his own – a melody that plays to the rhythm of life's serendipitous turns.

New tracks tagged #CreativeExploration