Not What It Seemed To Be

Finally, we reached the summit of Geomeun Oreum. The summit had a trail along the ridge. Walking along the ridge, we could overlook Jeju City and the sea beyond. Looking west from the summit, we could see Aewol-eup in the distance, with rows of oreums visible there as well. It is said that long ago, the villagers used it as a pasture where they collectively grazed cattle and horses.

At the summit of Geomeun Oreum, the wind was strong. It was clear, but a cold sensation still permeated. Except for the pine and Oriental arborvitae trees along the ridge, not a single leaf had yet emerged. However, a silver magnolia tree with glossy leaves caught my eye. And in the fierce wind, the silver magnolia tree often swayed heavily, making rough sounds. I was able to record the strong wind and the swaying of the silver magnolia tree at the summit of Geomeun Oreum right away.

Date: 29 March 2024

Location: Geomeun Orem, Jeju Island, Republic of Korea (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KV2jx5rdi9LnRJfr7)

Sound of a Silver Magnolia tree swaying in the high wind

Thumping through the veins of the night
Subterranean rhythm, hidden from the light
Bass pulsating deep, it's the underground sound
Moving through the shadows without a bound
Rippling waves, the bassline roars
Vibrations creep across the club floors
 
In the heart of the void, where whispers dwell
Beneath the surface, it's a cavernous swell
Synths scream and glide, a siren in the dark
The beat's a beast that leaves an eternal mark
Echos bouncing fast, as the tempo soar
Night's alive with the drum'n'bass core

The soundscape is layered with sharp, metallic synths that mimic the eerie scream of distant sirens, enhancing the track's subterranean feel. The bass is a force unto itself; deep and pulsating, it drives the track forward, resonating as if moving through expansive, shadowy caverns. The verses are delivered with a spoken intensity that matches the urgency of the backing track, painting vivid imagery of an underworld alive with rhythm and hidden from the light.

The crescendo builds as the tempo increases, with echoes that seem to bounce off imagined underground walls, creating a claustrophobic feeling of speed and intensity. It culminates in a chaotic harmony of sounds that embodies the "drum'n'bass core" of the night, leaving a resonating, eternal mark on the listener. This track is a testament to the power of industrial drum and bass to create a cinematic and immersive auditory environment.

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About Diana Stone

Diana is a performing composer and musician playing Piano Violin & Guitar, synths and other stuff. She was a founder member of Rock/Roots band Elephant Shelf and also the Delta Ladies. She composes in a variety of styles from pop to rock to Jazz and and classical music .Diana is also expert in multi-media recording and music production.

Glass Cage is the name that Diana's solo projects use.

 have been playing various instruments since I was about 15. I started on Harmonica, because it looked easy and it was cheap. I didn't get on that well with it though. I had always enjoyed the Piano but where I was living it was not possible for the familly to have one frustratingly. We tried to get my Grandmas old piano, but sadly we lived in an upstairs flat and could not get it in. I made do with something called a reed organ, which was a bit like a harmonium with an electric blower. I did learn some basic things on it though. I also had a guitar which I made serious efforts with too. One instrument I had always really liked was the Violin and I started playing that too. It was very difficult to start with and I gave up for a year or so, but for some reason I thought I would have another go at it and started again. 

Fast forward a few years and I had been messing about with second hand tape machines and making recordings by bouncing sound from one tape recorder to another. I had a fairly stable job and at that point the Mk1 Teac Portastudio first appeared. Well I had to have one. By this time I had started to build up an interesting collection of Instruments keyboards guitars and so forth. I had rarely played live though. I was a bit of a techie and when I discovered you could create something called an mp3 file and put it on your website, there was no holding me back. I have a lot of music on the web. Everything from completed tracks to demos. The material spans roughly from about 1995 till the present.It covers a lot of musical genres as I have always been diverse in my musical tastes. I am still exploring musically and trying to learn something new along the way. Time passed and having assumed that I would not be doing anything much live ever, in 2004 I was invited to join a band. I have carried on with my personal musical outpourings till now, but have also played around 2500 odd gigs as well. That's something I never thought would happen. Its funny how life takes you in different directions than you expect.

If you enjoy the music I play and want to encourage and support me then just give it play, Thanks for reading this far. 

Love to you all xxx

An experimental electronic music producer blending the gritty energy of Acid House, Acid Techno, and Drum & Bass with influences from DJ culture, hip-hop, and the early rave scene. Known for weaving together powerful basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and atmospheric soundscapes, my music crosses boundaries while staying rooted in underground dance culture. Each track offers a journey, fusing classic elements with fresh sounds to create high-energy experiences for both the dancefloor and deep listeners alike.

Honour the echoes of the past, master the rhythm of the present and compose the harmony of the future.

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