INTO THE LOOKING GLASS POOL

They said: that’s you.

Me?  That tater head was me?
I stared hard—then harder 
but that face still seemed so strange.  

Finally, I lost patience
and crawled away from the glass--
I would explore the outer world instead.  

However
the faces I saw now seemed
just as peculiar
as that one in the mirror.

And my efforts to understand them
soon ended
with the admonition: 
don’t stare at people.  

So I returned to my own face.

Some will surely say
You’re like that fellow in the story--
Narcissus.

No—
he only gazes at the surface
whereas I try to see beneath

and often 
I don’t love what I discover.
However
I refuse to look away
because an explorer must be brave.

But sometimes I need encouragement
so I tell myself:
don’t let the pain you find blind you
to the complex wonder
which is the human being

and whenever you encounter
a ferocious sea serpent
in the shadowy depths...

try to see his good side.

Into the Looking Glass Pool

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⁍ Artist: @1andrebergmann
⁍ Track: Inner World
⁍ Label: Bass Game Records
⁍ Release Date: 13/10/2023
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Inner World

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This song is an intensely personal and emotional reflection of my inner world. It's a vulnerable exploration of the fragmented self, where I confront the shadows of my former life. The 'Shadow Girl' embodies the memories, regrets, and longing for a lost identity that I've struggled to come to terms with. This song is my journey through the darkness, pain, and self-discovery, as I navigate the complexities of my own heart and mind. It's a raw and honest expression of my emotions, and I hope it resonates with anyone who has ever felt the weight of their own shadow.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
In the silvered glass, I see a face
A reflection of a girl, in a distant place
She's a shadow of my former self
A whispered promise, of a life on the shelf 

[Chorus]
Oh, Shadow Girl, she's calling me
A siren's whisper, in the dark of the sea
She's a ghostly figure, with eyes so bright
A reflection of my soul, in the dead of night 

[Verse 2]
I try to shake her off, but she won't depart
A constant companion, in the dark of my heart
She's a reminder of the girl I used to be
A fleeting memory, of a life that's lost at sea 

[Chorus]
Oh, Shadow Girl, she's calling me
A siren's whisper, in the dark of the sea
She's a ghostly figure, with eyes so bright
A reflection of my soul, in the dead of night 

[Bridge]
Maybe I'll find my way, through the darkness and the pain
Maybe I'll learn to love the girl I am today
But until then, I'll follow the shadow's lead
And maybe I'll find my way to the girl I used to be 

[Chorus]
Oh, Shadow Girl, she's calling me
A siren's whisper, in the dark of the sea
She's a ghostly figure, with eyes so bright
A reflection of my soul, in the dead of night


Shadow Girl

The piece Tenebrilis draws its name from the Latin tenebrae – meaning “darkness” – and the Latin-like suffix -ilis, which suggests a state, quality, or characteristic. The title can be interpreted on multiple levels: as a metaphorical essence of darkness, as a state of immersion in shadow, or as the name of a being woven from darkness – an entity of fluid, ethereal nature that eludes precise definition.

Tenebrilis also portrays a subtle struggle between the ephemerality of human thought and the constant, overwhelming influx of information. Luminous forms symbolizing consciousness stand beneath a waterfall of dark current, where ideas attempt to crystallize amid a chaotic torrent of data. It is a metaphor for contemporary reality, in which valuable thoughts drown in a flood of information, and deep reflection becomes a rarity.

Both sonically and visually, Tenebrilis evokes the unnamable – an atmosphere suspended between shadow and light, a form that slowly unfolds like a dense fog saturated with darkness. The piece oscillates between tension and trembling, between distinct structure and evanescence. Here, darkness is not merely the absence of light – it is a living element that breathes, moves, and resonates.

Barnaba 'Vaticinator' Mikułowski – video | Paweł Hendrich – music

Music is a part of the project Random Check 7 - https://randomcheck.asp.wroc.pl/portfolio/time-crystals-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKULqZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHlWVy0J0PIc1J64yvppr6EIHl5adR3t2FbZI_yY6_aHpHHTV6Q7QfvMF7mul_aem_HxdIWD2hgejr1f9gMN-ycQ

Tenebrilis (2025)

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Paweł Hendrich was born in 1979 in Wrocław (Poland). After studying engineering and economics at the Wrocław University of Economics he studied composition at the K. Lipiński Academy of Music in Wrocław (prof. Grażyna Pstrokońska Nawratil) and at the Hochschule für Musik in Cologne (prof. York Höller).

The works of Paweł Hendrich have been performed at concerts and festivals in Austria, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United States of America.

The composer has received commissions from: Warsaw Autumn Festival (Ensemble Musikfabrik, Basel Sinfonietta, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra), Warsaw Philharmonic, Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, Deutschlandfunk (Kwartludium), Goethe-Institut, BHF BANK Stiftung and Ensemble Modern, The Municipality of Wrocław (NOSPR), Polish Institute in Madrid (PluralEnsemble), Institute of Music and Dance, Orkiestra Muzyki Nowej, Chain Ensemble, The Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra, National Forum of Music (Lutosławski Quartet, LutosAir Quintet, NFM Leopoldinum String Trio, Studio Dan), ZAiKS Polish Authors' Association as well as from the Polish Composers' Union (Pablostrom, Orkest De Ereprijs).

Among Paweł Hendrich’s most significant awards and distinctions are: The Decoration of Honor Meritorious for Polish Culture (2017) and the Bronze Cross of Merit (2022) – both awarded by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Scholarship of the Mayor of Wrocław (2020), and the Annual Award of the Polish Composers' Union (2025).

For several years now, he has been programming, composing and performing live electroacoustic music. With Cezary Duchnowski and Sławomir Kupczak he founded the electroacoustic group Phonos ek Mechanes. So far, trio has performed at festivals of improvised, contemporary and electroacoustic music, and at concerts in Poland and abroad.

In 2010 DUX released Paweł Hendrich's monographic record "Chamber Works", in 2017 second one called  "Metaforma" and in 2025 the third "Fractalized". In 2012 Bôłt Records released Phonos ek Mechanes’ first CD called  "C+-". In addition, his works have been published on several other CDs, including Ensemble Modern label.

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here, for the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer, and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️

BTW If you follow me, I will ALWAYS follow back. If I like your music, I will follow you, but if you don't follow me back within a week or two, I will unfollow you most of the time. The same goes if I see someone listening to my music, I WILL follow, however, if they don't follow back within a week or two, I'll unfollow.  😘

I claim to be a novelist, poet, essayist, cartoonist, graphic artist, peace monger--and I'm trying to be a world citizen. As for my backstory...let's just say I've lived and worked all over the United States.  I'm self-taught, for the most part, which is like stumbling around blindfolded while looking for the right door.  It's an on-going process. Lacking any true musical ability, I try to make music with language, while also making meaning.  

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