“A Child’s War” The original 2003 composition by Dean R. Chandler is a haunting cinematic ballad that captures the horror, heartbreak, and humanity found within the chaos of conflict. Originally composed as part of Human Odyssey, it tells the story of a man torn between survival and despair — a father haunted by the cries of his son and the memory of his wife as war consumes everything around him.

Through powerful orchestration, emotional vocals, and vivid storytelling, the song explores the innocence lost in war, the spiritual battle between faith and fear, and the desperate plea for peace in a world gone mad.

This 2025 AI reimagining takes the track in a new direction — it would’ve fit perfectly in my Cold Jack set from ’94/’95, or as a dark, cinematic James Bond–style theme.

This is not just a song — it’s a cinematic journey through the eyes of those who never chose to fight, but must. A tribute to the fallen, the forgotten, and the survivors who still carry the sound of their children’s cries.

A CHILD'S WAR 

[Verse 1]
I cry, without explanation
I hear her voice in my head
I smell the perfume that she wears
My son cries in his bed
Death will surround me
Sacrificed blood spills around me

[Chorus]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Guns sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
Oh, I must survive

[Verse 2]
I've seen, a man with no reason
Take the, life of a child
So young, so lost and discouraged
No home or hand to hold tight
Abandoned and lonely
I'm finding this action unholy

[Chorus]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Guns sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
Oh, I must survive

[Verse 3]
This is a child's war
No man can win
No explanation hides this sin
Save me
Save my child's heart

[Chorus]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Gun sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
Oh, I must survive

[Instrumental]

[Verse 4]
Give, me a reason
And send me your heart
Send all of your angels
To end this holy war

{Verse 5]
Fall from the red sky
And wipe all the tears
Take all our anger
And banish all fear
Give me a sign
Send us your son
It's time

[Chorus outro]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Guns sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
And so I'll fight for my life

Time Machine - Echoes of Shattered Dreams

A Child's War

Song Description — “The Bridge of Lumina – The Last Goodbye (AI Version)” by Dean R. Chandler

“The Bridge of Lumina – The Last Goodbye” is an orchestrated rock ballad that blends emotional storytelling with cinematic soundscapes and powerful rock dynamics. It tells the haunting yet uplifting story of a man saying farewell to the woman he loves as she crosses the radiant Bridge of Lumina — a glowing passage of light between this world and the next. As she turns back one final time to smile and wave, he realises that letting go is not the end, but a step toward peace.

This version is an AI interpretation — a creative reimagining that offers a glimpse of what’s to come. The official non-AI version will be released in January 2027 as part of Dean’s upcoming concept album, A Human Odyssey.

While this rendition uses advanced AI orchestration to explore atmosphere and tone, the final studio version will feature live instruments, Dean’s own vocals, and an organic arrangement that fully realises the song’s original cinematic vision.

Think of this as a teaser from another dimension — a shimmering reflection of what’s on the horizon, bridging technology, emotion, and the timeless power of music.

A Human Odyssey: Echoes of Tomorrow

The Bridge of Lumina, The Last Goodbye

Ever wondered what happens if you take grandma’s favorite proverb, throw it into a blender with 12 European languages, add some reverb, and serve it chilled over a lo-fi beat? Boom — this track. 🪩✨

From Prague’s beer jugs to Lisbon’s wine pitchers, from Moscow’s rope metaphors to Rome’s fat cats (don’t ask), we’ve basically made a pan-continental TED Talk about how “if you keep doing dumb stuff, it’s gonna break.” But instead of clapping politely, you can vibe, nod your head, and pretend you suddenly understand Bulgarian brass wisdom at 3 a.m.

Warning: Listening may cause spontaneous proverb-quoting in public places. Side effects include: quoting in languages you don’t speak, explaining to strangers that “it’s a metaphor, bro,” and looking way more philosophical than you actually are.

So hit play, pour one out (carefully, jugs are fragile), and remember: If you keep going back… one day it’ll crack. 💥🥛

Lyrics:

They told me once in Prague, with a smile so sly,
„Tak dlouho se chodí se džbánem…“ till the handle says goodbye.
In Warsaw they whisper, carrying their load,
„Dzban wodę nosi…“ till it breaks on the road.

Budapest nights with the old folks’ cheer,
„Addig jár a korsó…“ till it disappears.
And down in Zagreb, you can hear them say,
„Koliko god puta…“ you’ll break it one day.

Every language has the warning, every street’s the same,
You push your luck too often, you’re the only one to blame.

If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
C’est comme ça, pas de retour en arrière, pas de track.
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
Так є завжди, нема дороги back.
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
So ist das Leben, es schlägt dich whack.
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
Así es la vida, no hay otro track.

In Ljubljana fountains, the echo’s real,
„Vrč hodi toliko časa…“ till it breaks on steel.
Serbia shouts it with a Balkan beat,
„Колико год пута…“ till you’re knocked off your feet.

Sofia sings with a Balkan brass,
„Колкото и да ходи…“ it shatters at last.
Lisbon with a fado, Porto with the wine,
„Tantas vezes vai o cântaro…“ one day’s the line.

Rome gets cheeky with a cat and the fat,
„Tanto va la gatta…“ till she leaves her paw at that.
Paris goes classic, the wisdom intact,
„Tant va la cruche…“ till the bottle is cracked.
Moscow just laughs, with a rope in hand,
„Сколько верёвочке ни виться…“ but it always hits the end.

If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
C’est comme ça, pas de retour en arrière, pas de track.
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
Так є завжди, нема дороги back.
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
So ist das Leben, es schlägt dich whack.
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack —
Así es la vida, no hay otro track.

From Prague to Porto, from Berlin to Belgrade,
Every jug at the fountain learns it’s handmade.
The wisdom’s eternal, the message is stacked:
If you keep going back, one day it’ll crack.

One Day It’ll Crack

🎡 “The Carnival Sleeps” drifts through a haunted fairground at midnight, echoing guitars, ghostly choirs, and eerie carnival tones create a dreamlike Halloween waltz. Melancholic, hypnotic, and cinematic, it’s the perfect song for when the lights dim and the ghosts come out to dance.

The Carnival Sleeps

夕暮れに溶けていくサックスの響き。
言葉では届かなかった想いを、淡い旋律に重ねました。
ジャズとポップの境界に漂う、静かなラブソングです。
The saxophone's resonance melts into the twilight.
I layered feelings words couldn't convey onto a faint melody.
A quiet love song drifting on the border between jazz and pop.

茜の日差しに
なにもかもが
染まって
落とした肩の薄さに
言葉は無力だった

囁いた
セリフは
今となれば
泡のように
消えた
ああ
すべり落ちた
なにもかもが
今は・・・

幾重にも
かさなった
光の粒が
あなたの
影に揺蕩う
ああ
伝えたかった
遅かった
埃のような
嘘も消えればいいのに
ああ


幾重にも
かさなった
思い出が
あなたの
髪に揺れて
ああ
去っていった
遅かった
なにもかもが
夢ならいいのに
悪い夢なら
よかった

'Love, affair'

Crimson sunlight,
Everything was fading,
Your shoulders trembling,
Words were powerless.

The whispers I made,
Now just bubbles in the air,
Slipping away,
Everything’s gone...

Layers of light,
Falling down on you,
Shadows gently swaying,
I tried to tell you,
But I was too late,
If only the dust of lies
Could vanish in the wind.

Layers of time,
Memories upon your hair,
I watched them shining,
But you were gone,
Too late to hold,
If only it was a dream,
Even a bad dream—
I wish it were so.

love, affair

Alright, here’s the deal: this track is what happens when existential poetry accidentally trips over a synth pad and falls face-first into a puddle of reverb. 🌧️

You think it’s just a chillwave tune? Wrong. It’s the emotional equivalent of standing outside a train station at 16:42, realizing you’ve met the love of your life, but she vanishes into the metro before you can even remember your own Wi-Fi password.

The bass hums like a tired streetlight.
The drums sigh like two coworkers who hate small talk.
And the melody? It flirts with you, then ghosts you like it’s still 2014 on Tinder.

This isn’t just music — it’s an urban mirage, a romantic glitch, a poetic traffic jam in lo-fi slow motion.
Play it when you’re staring out the window pretending your coffee’s an art film. ☕🎧

Because sometimes, love doesn’t leave a number.
It just leaves a timestamp: 16:42

Lyrics:

Outside the station, wind half-tired,
Streetlights hum, the day’s expired.
Two men trade their working sighs,
The air is thin, and reason lies.

Leaves drift slow, the ground half-wet,
Voices fade, but I can’t forget.
A sound — the stairs — a coat — the face,
And time forgets its place.

16:42 — just passing through,
October’s half-light, pale and true.
She caught my glance, and maybe knew —
Then vanished in the hue.

No reason there, no word, no plan,
Just motion meeting where I stand.
Her smile stayed longer than her frame,
The train arrived — it had no name.

And in the crowd’s dissolving tone,
I felt both seen and left alone.
The clock hands blinked — the day moved on,
But something lingered once she’d gone.

16:42 — the day rewound,
October whispered underground.
She smiled, the city made no sound,
Then nothing else was found.

16:42 (October Smile)

🎼 Skladatelova zpověď
Intimní klavírní balada s jemným orchestrálním doprovodem.
Tato instrumentální skladba je osobním vyznáním – v každém tónu se zrcadlí láska, bolest, naděje i ticho, které zná jen duše skladatele.
Zrozená z introspekce a touhy po opravdovosti.

Hlavní nástroje:
🎹 Klavír (hlavní melodie)
🎻 Smyčce (jemný orchestrální podklad)
🌫 Ambientní vrstvy pro hloubku a emoce

💬 Poslechni si tento příběh – přiznání zapsané do hudby.

Skladatelova zpověď

Step into the rain-soaked streets of Derry, where laughter echoes through the fog and every smile hides a secret. “Pennywise” is a haunting journey through childhood fears and forgotten nightmares, a cinematic horror-rock ballad built around eerie melodies, carnival-like rhythms, and lyrics that drip with suspense.

From the drifting red balloon to the echo of the carousel, this track pulls you down into the drain of your own imagination, where the circus never sleeps… and everyone floats.

Turn off the lights, turn up the volume, and face the clown! 🎈

🎃 HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

Pennywise (They All Float Here)

War is a high-octane blend of electronic dance music and heavy electric guitar, crafted to energize and inspire. With a relentless build-up and explosive climax, this track channels the raw intensity of battle, delivering a powerful, cinematic experience that’s perfect for playlists that demand adrenaline and attitude.

A twist of blending orchestral with Drum & Bass — this debut track fuses cinematic emotion with high-octane rhythm. Set at 174 BPM in G minor, it combines epic string arrangements, moody atmospheres, and punchy basslines to create a journey that feels both powerful and introspective.
This piece represents the start of my public releases — a soundscape where cinematic storytelling meets underground DnB energy.
Close your eyes, turn it up, and let the tension rise and release in waves.


Colors

🎶 I create music with the inspiration of AI and human emotions.
✨ The stories you hear, the voices you feel.
🌍 Cooperation? DM!

New Drum & Bass Artist with songs coming soon!

FogeyCat AI Audio Lab.
CatnipCrush — Curious high school VR trio diving into everything • Mizuki (Vocals/Guitar), Yukina (Bass/Vocals), Riri (Drums/Vocals)
the FogeyCats — Misfit cat-human collective
Kaoru Furudou — Bookworm singer-songwriter with chill vibes
Sister. M — Mystery powerhouse vocalist (someone's secret older sister...?)

About

I’m Dean R. Chandler — a London based songwriter, recording artist, and storyteller. My music is rooted in a lifelong search for meaning, weaving together themes of love, loss, faith, alien contact, and humanity’s future.

My upcoming double concept album Human Odyssey (set for release in January 2027) is the culmination of decades of writing and reflection. It’s a narrative journey that begins with a search for God and ends with an encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence — exploring not only what it means to be human, but also where we might be heading as a species. Musically, it draws inspiration from the epic storytelling of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, the synth-driven edge of Gary Numan, and the emotional depth of artists like Tori Amos and Chris de Burgh.

I previously released Time Machine – Reflecting Shattered Dreams (2014) and continue to revisit my archive of songs written across 35 years, reimagining them with today’s tools and sounds. Some pieces remain intimate and acoustic, while others expand into dark rock, industrial, or orchestral landscapes — but all are connected by a focus on emotional honesty and cinematic storytelling.

Beyond music, I’m fascinated by the intersection of creativity and technology. I’ve been experimenting with AI-driven composition and production to bring old demos to life and to spark entirely new works. For me, these tools are not replacements for human artistry but extensions of it — ways of unlocking stories and emotions that otherwise might have remained hidden.

At its heart, my work is about connection: to the past, to the future, and to the unseen mysteries of existence. Music, for me, isn’t just entertainment — it’s a chronicle of transformation, a conversation between spirit, science, and sound.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-r-chandler-b19715382/
www.deanrchandler.co.uk

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