Jason Bucklin - Guitar
John Adams - Bass
Phil Kappaz - Keys, composer/arranger, programmer, producer

cafe au lait (au cafe de la paix)

Adelheide's Wisdom - The Project & The Song
About the Project

Adelheide's Wisdom is more than a band—it is a musical saga. It is the sound of a story, a journey from a lost world into the heart of resilience.

This project is the official musical companion to the German historical novel "Hinter uns das Land" (The Land Behind Us) by Frank Talmon l'Armée. Based on the true autobiographical account of Inge Talmon l'Armée (1927-2006), the story follows a family's journey through the loss of their East Prussian homeland during World War II, their traumatic flight, and the arduous process of rebuilding a new life from the ruins of the old. The music translates universal themes of trauma, memory, inner strength, and the search for a new identity into a powerful sonic experience.

Our sound is a fusion of Epic Progressive Rock and Symphonic Metal, infused with elements of melancholic Folk and classical forms like the Pavane and Bolero. The music mirrors the narrative's arc, shifting from delicate, atmospheric passages to powerful, heavy riffs—a constant dialogue between a fragile past and a complex present. The members of Adelheide's Wisdom are virtual artists, their names and personalities drawn from the key characters of the novel, each bringing their unique part of the story to the music.

Featured Epic: "When the River Sings"

At the heart of our concept album lies the monumental 28-minute epic, "When the River Sings." This track is a multi-act symphonic journey that encapsulates the entire narrative arc of the project, exploring trauma, confrontation, and ultimate catharsis.

The song uses the metaphor of a river to tell the story of a refugee's soul. It begins with the arrival of a fragile protagonist (Adelheide) who sees only her painful past in the water's reflection, asking, "Will it heal me… or just drag me deeper?" The river (voiced by André) responds as a majestic yet menacing force, leading to a powerful confrontation. After a chaotic inner struggle, she finds strength not by defeating her pain, but by embracing it ("THE PAIN YOU INFLICTED IS NOW MY THRONE!"). In the triumphant finale, the river becomes a cleansing stream, leading to the profound realization: "I AM BOTH THE WRECK AND THE SHORE!"

Musically, the song is a masterclass in fusion. It opens with an instrumental Pavane/Bolero carried by a classical wind ensemble, establishing the melancholic theme of a lost world. This fragile beginning explodes into a driving Progressive Rock section, led by a virtuosic and aggressive flute in homage to the pioneers of 70s prog. The song’s core is a long, complex instrumental piece that shifts between a brutal symphonic dialogue—where orchestra and rock band "answer" each other—and moments of profound silence featuring a sorrowful cello solo and whispered words. The journey culminates in a slow, majestic, and hymnic finale, where all the sonic worlds—orchestral, metal, and baroque—merge into a single, soaring statement of healing and redemption.

DEDICATION

This music is dedicated to the inspirations who shaped its sound:

Ian Anderson

Maurice Ravel

Gabriel Fauré

Martin Turner

Manfred Mann

And in a very special way, this work is dedicated to the memory of
Carlo Borocco (1931-2007)
(https://www.leo-bw.de/detail/-/Detail/details/PERSON/wlbblb_personen/1019496355/Borocco+Carlo)
A former music teacher and conductor whose passion for music inspired a lifetime of creativity.

When The River Sings

A trio for guzheng, clarinet, and piano in three connected movements. It is about the transformation of a fish into a plant called the fishmint plant--also known as heartleaf. Movement I is "Sagitta," and it is inspired by the glimmering of scales under the surface of the water. Movement II is "Pond Song," and it is a dream had by the fish about wanting to escape the pond. The final movement describes the movement of the leaf against the surface of the water, much like the first movement.

Guzheng Trio No. 1, "Fishmint"

Solo 5 by Lennie Niehaus Jazz Improvisation Method

Lennie Niehaus Solo#5 Bb MAJOR

"Chiacchierare," an Italian term for having a chat, is a bright, jazzy sketch for clarinet, piano, and double bass trio.

Composed by Jessica Foreman, 2022.

Chiacchierare

Rising Over Bellsford

vase i vindu og morgen i en by

Ex 5 in this book concentrates on scales and alongside the backings, I thought I'd do a demo. Not to show off (as clearly my technique could do with a polish) but to demo the idea of a bar rest between keys. Also there's two bars of introduction. My hope is that these backings will eventually encourage students to embrace these studies as they are incredibly useful! 

Ex 5 Scales Demo from Paul Jean Jean Vade Mecum

🔮Get the album: ariad.bandcamp.com/album/soul-pulse
🪬Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtCLBWOorPQ
🩸Learn more: ariad-music.com/musique/soul-pulse/

Someone gave me a box that play in loop a buddhist chant so I used it to make this track, also added nepalese bowls, clarinet, glockenspiel and electronics. Have fun, watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtCLBWOorPQ

Soul Pulse

Prayer Box

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When the Skies Remember the Light

Beyond & Before Music presents: Music from the World of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" and some other tracks.

Welcome to our SoundCloud profile! Here you'll find a unique collection of songs inspired by the novel "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" by Frank Talmon l'Armée. This epic story follows the Feyerabend family through the tumultuous years of World War II and its aftermath in East Prussia.

Immerse yourself in a musical journey through time, from the 1930s to the present day. The music reflects the diverse experiences of the characters, capturing the emotions, atmospheres, and locations of the book. Experience a wide range of genres, from post-rock and industrial to folk, pop, and rock, with touches of chanson, musical elements, and even club sounds. Each song is a unique interpretation of a scene or theme from the novel, creating a rich and evocative soundscape.

We, Beyond & Before Music, bring a deep understanding of music and its impact, drawing on a background as a former DJ and organizer of rock concerts. To bring this ambitious project to life, we embraced modern technologies, including AI-assisted music generation, and refined the results with professional audio software. The lyrics, inspired by the content and moods of the novel, were developed and adapted by Frank Talmon l'Armée.

While we utilize AI as a creative tool, our focus remains on the emotional core of the story and the power of music to connect with listeners. We believe in transparency and want to acknowledge the role of AI in this project.

Explore the musical soul of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" and accompany the Feyerabend family on their journey through hardship, hope, and resilience.

© 2024 Beyond and Before Music

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Gear:

AudioThing Noise Generator (Heinbach)
Donner DDP80 (midi piano-controller)
Zoom H5 (field recordings)
MicroKorg (analog synth)
Arturia KeyLab 61 (midi controller)
EVO 8 (audio interface)
Yamaha MX61 (digital hardware synth)
Spitfire Libraries (samples)
Crawhill Libraries (samples)
Native Libraries (samples)
Pianobook (samples)
iZotope Plugins (Effect plugins + EQ/Mastering)
u-he Software Instruments (samples)
XLN Software Drums (samples)
Dreamtronics Voice Synthesizer (AI-Voice)
USB Condensator Microphone
Logic Pro X
Apple Hardware
Adam Audio Studio Monitors

Paul has performed with many of the country’s top orchestras including RPO, RLPO and WNO and studio work includes various cast albums and exam syllabi but career wise, by successfully adding saxophones and flutes to his porBolio, Paul has become one of the most versatile woodwind players in the West End.

West End productions he has performed include Billy Elliot, Guys and Dolls, Les Misérables, The Producers, Mary Poppins, Chi<y Chi<y Bang Bang, The Full Monty, My Fair Lady, Ghost, Top Hat, Top Hat, Chicago, Young Frankenstein and many more...

Paul’s current post is playing the Reed 3 - Clarinet, E flat, Bass Clarinet and Soprano Sax) on the West End production of Wicked, a post he has held since the show opened in 2006.

As an educator, with several publicaCons to his name from CliPon Edition and Forton Music, Paul has established himself as one of the UK’s leading figuresin woodwind multi-instrumental studies. He has been the multi-instrumental consultant at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire for around a decade and is pleased to offer woodwind doubling consultant days to any interested music departments of universities and Conservatoires. 

From woodwind teaching posts to the current demands expected from professional woodwind doublers in the West End, Paul remains keen to be a part of training the next generation and give them the best chance possible of gaining employment.

Charity work includes being a Mental Health First Aider and an award winning professional mentor for Birmingham University.

Finally, Paul is an experienced Orchestral Manager and continues to offer these services. 

Previous clients include the London Musical Theatre Orchestra, Refugee Orchestra Project and The Central School of Speech and Drama.

Please click the link should you wish to book a (non-binding) e-meet.

https://calendly.com/saundersp/contact?month=2025-07


www.paulsaundersclarinet.co.uk

Sydney Conservatorium student exploring life through music ~

MUSIC is an emotional and spiritual world surrounding us where everything is possible. I enjoy to explore  my own way through it. My instruments: piano, clarinet, various small instruments, keyboard and computer. I like to record sounds and use them into my tracks.

29.11.2024: NEW ALBUM: "SOUL PULSE"
https://ariad.bandcamp.com/album/soul-pulse

03.08.2023: NEW ALBUM: "SOURCE"
https://ariad.bandcamp.com/album/source

13.03.2023 - NEW ALBUM "FÛ":
https://ariad.bandcamp.com/album/f

02.01.2022 - NEW ALBUM "The Open Path":
https://ariad.bandcamp.com/album/the-open-path

21.06.2021 - NEW ALBUM "HIGHFLUX":
https://ariad.bandcamp.com/album/highflux

Dragon of the Ivy is  a company owned and managed by Jane Johnson. Presently, all music is contracted through NorthStar Music Publishing for music library purchase and/or distribution through all music platforms worldwide.  Thanks to all for listening!!!!

Houzel, whose real name is Antoine Houzelstein, is an amateur composer living in France. 
He began music at the age of 6, playing the clarinet at a small music school in his home town. At the age of 10, he entered the conservatory of Maisons-Alfort, his home town, where he learned music in greater depth, including the basics of solfeggio. Then he joined various orchestras and ensembles at the conservatory. 
At the age of 13, he wrote his first pieces for clarinet and piano, including "Sakura", which you can find on his SoundCloud page. 
At 18, he began distributing his music. 
His latest EP, Atmosphère, released in December 2023, is a purely orchestral affair, and he will continue to build on this success.

Dr Phil has been a composer/arranger and performer from a young age. His music crosses many styles including Classical, Electronic, Pop, Jazz, and more.

Tritt regelmässig als Saxophonist, Klarinettist und Taragot Spieler auf. Ausgebildet in Klassik und Jazz. Liebt das Spiel zwischen den verschiedenen Stilrichtungen. Spielt in diversen Formation und ist Leiter und Arrangeur des Young Jazz Ensembles COF. 
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Se produit régulièrement en tant que saxophoniste, clarinettiste et taragotiste. Formé en classique et en jazz. Aime jouer entre différents styles. Joue dans diverses formations et est leader et arrangeur du Young Jazz Ensemble COF.
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Performs regularly as a saxophonist, clarinetist and Taragot player. Trained in classical and jazz. Loves playing between different styles. Plays in various formations and is leader and arranger of the Young Jazz Ensemble COF.

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