Collab w Sarasvat 
7 inch vinyls on Tis records

2021

Scheherazade

Arabian Nights

"Arabian Nights" is a composition inspired by the magic and mystery of "One Thousand and One Nights". This piece transports you to a world of oriental tales, with majestic palaces, exotic bazaars, and endless deserts. Hypnotic melodies and enveloping rhythms immerse you in an atmosphere full of charm and adventure, evoking the stories of Scheherazade and her captivating narrations. Let "Arabian Nights" take you on a musical journey where the extraordinary and the magical meet in every note.

Arabian Nights

Please visit www.themusicofalexthode.com for more information.

Repertoire:
"Belkis, Queen of Sheba" — Ottorino Respighi
"We Will Rock You" — Queen
"Scheherazade" — Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
"Bohemian Rhapsody" — Queen
"Danse Bacchanale" — Camille Saint-Saëns
"We Are the Champions" — Queen

Commissioned by the La Joya High School Marching Band (La Joya, TX)

Bow to Your Queen

"A Song of Scheherazade"
Valhjim

In the Sultan’s Garden, Scheherazade walks by
Looking at the flowers and the deep blue skies

She tells the Sultan stories in the starry night
She casts a magic spell with moonglow in her eyes

Each tale a silver thread that fills the dark with light
With wondrous words that weave a dream that never dies


Your eyes, my lady fair, they sparkle with delight,
Each tale, each new adventure, they fill me with surprise

Your songs live in my heart with words that make me wise.
With every word you say, I feel my soul take flight.

And so, my lady fair, I need you in my life,
My love belongs to you, would you be my wife?

--Jim Valero 2024.
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Hope you find this to your liking, my friends.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind and constant support.

Valhjim 
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© 2024 Valhjim. All rights reserved. Original music by Valhjim.

A Song of Scheherazade

Written & composed by Lukas Zangerle

This techno track by Lukas Zangerle is inspired by Arabic rhythms and evokes the magic and mystery of the famous book One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of stories that originated in Persian and Arabic tradition, passed down through centuries of oral and written storytelling.

At the heart of the story is Scheherazade, the legendary storyteller who, night after night, tells tales to King Shahryar to escape her fate and, ultimately, win his heart. The track captures this atmosphere with a combination of dynamic percussion, hypnotic melodies, and a whispering voice that echoes through the desert wind.

The vocal phrases evoke the bond between Scheherazade and Shahryar: a spell woven through words, a tale unfolding beneath a starry sky, transforming the track’s energetic, pulsating rhythm into a true declaration of love. The contrast between the driving beat and the softness of the vocals creates a captivating tension, just like the story of One Thousand and One Nights: mystery, seduction, and passion intertwine in an endless dance.

Listening to this track brings to life the essence of Arabic rhythms, merging with the serenity of the night desert, where clear nights reveal vast, star-filled skies. It’s more than just a musical journey—it’s an invitation to lose yourself in an ancient love story, carried by the whispers of the wind.

"Desert Whispers" - Lukas Zangerle

Shahryar,
listen to my voice,

I will tell you a thousand stories,
Night after night... until dawn,

The stars dance over the desert,
The wind whispers my name,

Scheherazade,
One more tale,
to make you fall in love.



Desert Whispers

Michael was a multi-instrumentalist musician who graduated from Boston’s Berklee College of Music in 1981. He studied numerous genres of music ranging from Bebop to Classical, Rock & Jazz. Michael’s wife Zahra was an Egyptian dancer who influenced him to dive deeper into Middle Eastern music.

In the early 2000’s, he started his own label Down Dog Records and produced under the handle of Cairo Trip Hop Underground & Petrol Bomb Samosa. He put out a full CD album called Raks Zahra (Zahra’s Dance), which was dedicated to his wife who also appeared on the artwork of the album. Michael began to dive more into electronic music and was also inspired by classical composer Rimsky-Korsakov, which eventually led him to remix Rimsky's beautiful classical piece Scheherazade. In 2004, Michael put out his first & only vinyl release on his label. It had a short run but it was well received by the community. The vinyl featured his remix of Scheherazade, an ambient version of it and a track called Dimension X. Michael continued in music and events over the years in both electronic and Middle Eastern music.

Before moving out of their L.A. home, Michael & Zahra’s home was broken into and their laptops were stolen with Michael’s music. Luckily some hard drives were spared so some of Michael’s music production & unreleased material remained. Unfortunately Michael passed away in 2022 but he still had so much music in his head he wanted to share. Zahra is working on fulfilling his dream of finding more of his unreleased music and sharing it on her channel.

~ In Memory of Michael Cox 1957 - 2022 ~

Cairo Trip Hop Underground - Scheherazade [Down Dog Records]

A twilight narrative shaped for quiet rooms and long breaths. Strings lead with a graceful motif while oud and nylon guitar add delicate filigree. Percussion stays soft and human, guiding the listener through a sequence of scenes where stories unfold behind a veil. This is a companion to the Nights tradition, reimagined as an instrumental that leans on melody, space, and subtle lift.

[STORY ARC]

- Prologue: low strings and gentle guitar, a room lit by lamplight, the motif is whispered.
- The telling: the theme opens in phrases, oud answers in brief curls, the veil shifts and reveals.
- Flicker of risk: harmony deepens, the pulse grows, tension rises without breaking the calm.
- Wit and grace: textures part for a softer middle, the motif returns with patient strength.
- Dawn approach: color warms, cadence descends to rest, the final chord holds like a quiet promise.

[NOTES]

An instrumental reimagining that honors the spirit of Scheherazade without quoting known melodies. The aim is intimacy and poise, a story carried by tone and touch rather than words.

Scheherazade’s Veil (Instrumental)

An exploratory adventure that begins in hush and lantern glow, then steps into the deeper chambers of a hidden world. Strings carry a guiding motif while oud and nylon guitar trade soft replies. Cajon and palmas keep a quiet caravan pulse. The piece is a folklore tale told without words, each section revealing another turn in the path. Inspired by the classic tale of the forty thieves, reimagined as an instrumental that favors melody, mood, and movement over literal quotation.

[STORY ARC]

- Opening: first light on stone and dust, a cautious walk past market stalls, the lantern motif appears.
- Discovery: the passage narrows, echoes answer the strings, oud sketches the path forward.
- Crossing: rhythms gather, the compass steadies, the motif grows bolder.
-  Hidden chamber: textures thin, a quiet spark, then a gentle bloom of harmony.
- Return: the pulse softens, the theme circles back, the cave breathes out and the journey closes in calm.

[NOTES]

Reimagined from the story of the forty thieves as an instrumental. No direct melodic quotes. The focus is on atmosphere, pacing, and the feeling of steps taken into the unknown and safely home again.

Cave of Lanterns (Instrumental)

Alan Chapman introduces the music on Pacific Symphony's Oct. 16-18 concerts: Jessie Montgomery's Starburst, Arturo Marquez' Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra, Mystical and Profane, and Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.

Preview Talk: Shelley Conducts Scheherazade

The SWR Project - Scheherazade
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Scheherazade						

Light your words with colour the mystique		
Tell your tales of intrigue and deceit
With shallow breath I shudder as you speak
Voice of rhymes that challenge my belief		
Scheherazade and peace				 

Uncertain stories indiscreet
Always with nightfall incomplete
No farewell sentence for the meek
Mercy and redemption shown to weak  
Scheherazade and peace

Your eyes grow heavy stars burn bright
Telling her tails to break your fight
Renew in the morrow see another night
Scheherazade brings the light

Fishermen to thieves her critique
Lessons taught and moments to believe
Enlightened forgiveness is received  
A thousand nights makes us complete 
Scheherazade and peace

Scheherazade and peace


I am Lukas Zangerle, an archaeologist, teacher, and generative music composer. My music arises from emotions, memories, and spontaneous thoughts that emerge from my imagination and daily experiences. For me, creating generative music is like writing a diary, transforming these feelings into sounds where rhythm sincerely expresses my state of mind.

Hi! I'm David De Quinto, a passionate and multifaceted composer. My main motivation for creating music is to express my moods. Throughout my career, I have learned and composed classical and tonal music, and gradually, I have been experimenting with other compositional forms such as modes, exotic scales, pitch class set, Bartók's axes, cardinal points, and atonalism.

I had the privilege of learning harmony and tonal composition, as well as jazz, from the great composer, bassist, choir and orchestra director, and excellent teacher Julio Blasco, to whom I am deeply grateful for his teachings. Additionally, I explored new sonorities and discovered the works of Bartók, Philip Glass, among many others, atonal music, and musique concrète through my instrumental training and music didactics professor, Nieves Hernández, whose guidance has been invaluable.

I love composing ethereal and ambient music, though I often return to my classical roots with its characteristic instrumentation. Synthesizers are essential in my compositions as they allow me to explore unique textures and atmospheres.

At 51 years old, life has greatly influenced my musical career, providing me with a variety of both good and bad experiences. My musical influences include artists like Brian Eno, John Carpenter, Paul McCartney, Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Aphex Twin, Nacho Goberna, Mike Oldfield, Erik Satie, Kebu, and Arvo Pärt.

The genres I enjoy composing the most vary depending on my mood, but I often lean towards creating sad and melancholic pieces. I enjoy composing and listening to lofi, ambient, dark ambient, ambient black metal, minimalist music, psybient, illbient, and dark wave. I am particularly proud of "Veil of Mist" and "Arabian Nights" because they explore atmospheres that are different from what I usually compose, and I believe they turned out quite well.

Currently, I have several projects in mind, including creating a series of symphonic poems for 4 or 5 synthesizers and for flute, violin, viola, cello, and piano. I am also exploring synthwave composition and have several pending collaborations that I am excited about.

At this stage of my life, my biggest dream is to compose music that expresses my feelings, and it brings me joy when listeners can decipher the emotions I try to convey with my compositions. Besides music, I enjoy writing short stories, especially horror, and listening to a lot of music, as music is life for me.

I began in music as a form of personal expression, finding it easier to compose a piece to explain how I feel than to say it in words, as I am a person of few words. I invite you to immerse yourself in my musical world and join me on this sonic journey. I hope you enjoy my compositions as much as I enjoy creating them. Thank you for listening!

I’ve always lived at the crossroads of music and poetry — where feeling becomes form, and melody turns memory into meaning. Whether it’s a lingering jazz note, a well-placed rhyme, or a shift in tempo that tells a deeper story, I’m drawn to that quiet magic where art reflects life with a little more style.

My roots are in classic music — the kind that doesn’t chase the moment but lingers with you long after the last note. Over time, that love expanded into poetry writing and jazz — especially the kind that swings, speaks, and smirks all at once. Jazz, to me, isn’t just a genre; it’s a personality. A conversation. A little tilt of the head and a grin that knows more than it says.

When I set out to create an album, it’s rarely just a collection of songs. I approach it like a personal playlist — one that drifts and flows as if the entire tracklist were one long, uninterrupted piece. Each track leans into the next, shifting mood, pace, or voice, but always carrying the same thread of feeling. I want you to listen the way I do — not as a shuffle of moments, but as a cinematic arc. One breath that lasts an hour.

Lyrically, my work is rooted in lived experience. Sometimes it’s obvious. Other times it’s just the skeleton of a memory, dressed up in wit, irony, or longing. I draw from real-life events, then let the poet in me twist, stretch, or sweeten them to taste. Depending on the tone of the album — playful, romantic, nostalgic, or something in between — I try to keep the emotional truth intact while giving it a fresh coat of creativity. A little humor where it fits. A deeper dive where it hurts.

My newest jazz album continues this tradition — short-lined swing tracks, conversational duets, and tongue-in-cheek storytelling. It’s an homage to late-night alleyway ballads, rooftop serenades, and train station goodbyes — all bound together with a sense of charm and cohesion. Each song is its own little scene, but together they tell a story — one you can revisit with each replay.

Thanks for stopping by my profile. I hope you find something that earns a spot on your repeat-play list — a melody, a lyric, or a moment that feels like it was written just for you.

Started as a YouTube channel which then turned into a full blown addiction.

https://linktr.ee/theproudmistress

contact: theproudmistress@gmail.com

Alex Thode (he/him) would first like you to know that not only is the “e” at the end of his last name not silent, but that he is also a composer and arranger most known for his work in the pageantry arts. He resides in Waukesha, Wisconsin with his cat, Buzz. An alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Alex composes and arranges for marching bands across the continental United States.

Alex's clientele have been Bands of America (BOA) Regional Champions and Finalists, UIL State Finalists and Area Champions, and WGI Winds World Champions, with Finalists in every classification. He has also had the privilege of having his arrangements performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Tournament of Roses Bandfest.

In addition to his compositions and arrangements for the pageantry arts, Alex also composes symphonic band and chamber percussion works.

In his free time, Alex enjoys watching movies and believing he’s a professional film critic, hiking and pretending that he’s athletic, traveling to National Parks — of which he’d eventually like to visit all — and acting like he’s Marco Polo, playing piano, guitar and a variety of kalimbas, and being with good company.

Pacific Symphony inspires, engages and serves Orange County and the region through exceptional music performances, and education and community programming.

'The SWR Project'.  Three friends on opposite sides of the globe making music together. Ambient Folk ideas merged together from our different worlds.  We hope you enjoy the SWR Sound.

Written & Vocals - Fletch
Music - Fletch (GB), Steve P. (USA) & Julie B. (CAN)


Some things change, some things never do... Take it easy...  Fletch :)

Valhjim is a music composer with an eclectic approach to different genres: rock, pop, folk, New Age, and experimental electronic music. Greatly driven by imagination and poetic imagery, he combines multiple instrumental textures to fire the imagination of his listeners. 

His more experimental ambience and electronic music is built with layers of suggestive sound textures, rhythms, and melodic lines that stir the imagination into suggestive imagery and worlds unseen, true architectures of sound that open up limitless spaces to explore. Often Valhjim's melodies sail through genre thresholds, crossing over from one genre to another, from neo classcal to electronic, or from jazz to rock or new age.

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