This song holds a special place in my heart (Martin Hovden) as it's the first of many collaborations with Nixi Music and Txai Fernando as co-producer.

"The Void" marks a departure from our punk rock phase, bringing a tighter production and a 70's rock vibe with less distortion. It's one of the three songs written at the beginning of this project and one of my personal favorites lyrically.

Looking forward to sharing this piece with you all. In the meantime, enjoy "Defiance", just released in late July. Have a great summer!

The Void: Set in the bleak corners of society, "The Void" delves into the lives of the marginalized and overlooked. Its verses speak to the silence and invisibility of those who live on the fringes, while the chorus emphasizes the necessity of acknowledging and addressing their pain and presence.

The Void

"Night Thoughts and Memories" is a sonic exploration of the subconscious, weaving a tapestry of haunting melodies and ambient textures that evoke the depths of the human psyche. The album delves into the ethereal landscapes of nocturnal reverie, where memories resurface in fragmented whispers and shadows dance in the flickering light of fading dreams. It is a journey through the introspective spaces of the mind, where silence speaks volumes and the darkness holds a million secrets waiting to be uncovered.

Celestial Gaze

A little souled out selection on a Sunday afternoon. 

Vibing and celebrating Miami's 128th birthday.

Enjoy, download, and please share.

Tracklist:

MF Doom - Devil's Shoestring (Cody Curry Rejazz)
Claptone - 100,000 (Ladies & Gentlemen)
Joss Moog - Room 27
Claptone - Control
Opolopo - The Grib (Dub Mix)
Chris Carrier - Calais Douvres
Chris Carrier - Sweet Cookie
Chris Carrier - (A)
Honey Dipper - Dusty Beats
Belfie, Touche & Gabriel Carrasco - Kreuzberg
Luvless - Slightly Different
Tour Maubourg - Manhattan to Brooklyn
Fanu - Place of Color

Perfect for brunches, happy hours, and similar general grown up activities.

Subdued - Souled Out Sunday - July 2024

Dive into a world where haunting melodies meet serene soundscapes. My music blends elements of ambient horror and melancholic vibes, creating a unique experience that is both unsettling and calming. Each track invites you to explore the depths of emotion, evoking feelings of sadness while still providing a sense of peace. Perfect for late-night reflections or quiet moments of introspection, let the ethereal sounds guide you through an atmospheric journey that balances darkness and tranquility.

Lost 1

Ashes and Dreams' track Broken By is a contemplative + introspective track from their latest album, Peixes (released 2024).

Lyrics:
Broken by all the dirt
That flies in your eye
Broken by all the words
Yeah they are starting to hurt

They say that something won't be as strong
Once a piece has broken off
Even if you try gluing it back on
It won't be as strong
It won't be as strong

Broken by, broken by
Broken by, broken by
Broken by, broken by
Broken by all the words that hurt

I will rebuild my empire
I will rebuild my empire
Empire, empire, empire, empire, empire

Broken by the many splits
That cannot be fixed
That's the real trick

They say the Japanese use real gold
To repair their finest broken cups
But even if you try filling it with gold
It won't be as strong
Just more beautiful

Broken by, broken by
Broken by, broken by
Broken by, broken by
Broken by all the words that hurt

I will rebuild my empire
I will rebuild my empire
Empire, empire, empire, empire, empire

Ashes and Dreams - Broken By

Mossy Slough              Rex  Stratton    (c) 2024

It's Late

"Screaming Through A Slowly Dying Voice" by The Jeremias Langsämmer Ensemble

This evocative piece intertwines minimal classical elements with a modern, introspective edge. A delicate harp ostinato weaves a steady, shimmering foundation, complemented by the intimate resonance of a lofi piano. At its heart, a soulful cello lead carries the melody, evoking a raw yet refined emotional depth. The composition balances on the edge of bleakness and harmony, offering moments of quiet tension that resolve into fragile beauty. Perfectly suited for contemplative moods, this track invites listeners into a hauntingly serene soundscape that lingers long after the final note fades.

Screaming Through A Slowly Dying Voice [Classical | Chamber Music]

A quiet reflective and atmospheric track with underlying emotion, suitable for scenes related to austerity, separation, emotional abuse and the aftermath of disaster or war. Ideal for scenes linked to poor mental health and the events that cause it or scenes linked to circumstantial victims

Introspection Voice

Birthday Month
Cyclone Calm
Lo-fi & etc

Guaranteed to improve your run/study/cooking session

February

toss and turn (2024)

REDshift

“Subdued” is hushed and grounded—slow pacing, softened tones, and a quiet restraint that gives space to just be.

Subdued

07 03 2025 Pastor Paul - Michael -  End Time Revival - Island Dream

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[Verse 1]
I drift in silent corridors,
Where whispers form in half‑light glow,
A voice once bold now barely flows,
A shadow lost in time’s cold undertow.

[Chorus]
Whispers of forgotten echoes call,
Soft as the rain on empty streets,
A faded song, a dying fall,
A quiet ache that never sleeps.

[Verse 2]
Neon Nights hum low and strange,
Their faded glow a distant past,
I trace their shimmer, pale and wan,
Like memories I thought would last.

My words once burned like fevered light,
But now they flicker, now they wane,
Soft embers swallowed by the night,
A warmth that won’t return again.

[Chorus]
Whispers of forgotten echoes call,
Soft as the rain on empty streets,
A faded song, a dying fall,
A quiet ache that never sleeps.

[Bridge]
The mirror holds a hollow face,
Eyes that know but won’t confess,
A silent weight I can’t erase,
A voice that fades with each caress.

[Verse 3]
The world moves on in vibrant waves,
I watch it from the quiet deep,
No longer reaching, I just remain,
A name the wind forgets to keep.

[Outro]
Neon Nights still hum below,
A song unheard, a spectral plea,
I fade into the undertow,
A whisper lost inside the sea.

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“Forgotten Echoes” is a slow-burning elegy written in whispers, ash, and rain. A minimalist slowcore ballad where sparse piano, distant guitars, and delicate textures trace the outline of a memory dissolving.

Valeria's vocals drift like ghosts over a sea of quiet reverb and dusk-lit sorrow. It’s not just a song—it’s a soft collapse into everything you almost remembered.

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Genre: Slowcore Indie Ballad 
Key: C Minor
BPM: 80
Time Signature: 4/4

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Artist: Kareem Tyler 
https://www.instagram.com/tylercraftsart

Vocalist: Valeria Rusnak
https://audio.com/valeria-rusnak

Valeria is a Canadian independent singer and songwriter. She's also a mental health advocate and speaker at The Rejected Pre-Med Podcast.

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© 2025 Kareem Tyler. All Rights Reserved.

Forgotten Echoes

Forgotten Echoes (feat. Valeria Rusnak)

A subdued and hopeful Christmas song in the tradition of I'll Be Home for Christmas and Blue Christmas

Christmas Comes at Midnight

Synthesist | Sound Designer | Audio Engineer

The Tidal Water is a dynamic band blending the rich heritage of rock with the spirited rhythms from '60s until now, with elements of funk, punk, blues, rock and hints of jazz. Our debut album, "Polarity," offers a musical odyssey from introspective ballads to explosive punkish anthems, tackling societal issues across a tapestry of sound that echoes six decades of musical evolution.

Under the lead of our main producer Martin Hovden, Leif Johansen and Txai Fernando mix and/or co-produce songs for "Polarity".

Renato Anesi, our skilled guitarist and bassist, lays down complex riffs and dual bass lines for the record that form one of the backbones of our signature sound. And when veterans like Markus Matland on keys, and Jim Lehner on drums come together, their diverse talents infuse our music with fresh and soul-stirring energies.

As we gear up to release "Polarity," we invite fans to join our journey through the singles we plan to release monthly, offering a direct connection through updates and exclusive previews through Social media and our website.

Alternate channel of dream-pop artists, Ashes and Dreams.

Check out our official channel for originals: @ashes-and-dreams

Find us online at www.ashesanddreams.com

“A powerful new voice on the crime-fiction scene” (ForeWord Reviews), Corey Lynn Fayman has done hard time as a musician, songwriter, and theatrical sound technician and multimedia designer, but still refuses to apologize for it. His hometown of San Diego, CA provides the backdrop for his mystery series featuring the guitar-slinging private detective Rolly Waters, including the award-winning Border Field Blues and Desert City Diva.

Project KT (standing for Knowledge Transfer) is the solo creative project of Kareem Tyler, a multidimensional being navigating the constraints of the physical realm through immersive, genre-blending artistry. Blending progressive rock, symphonic fusion, post‑punk ambience, and a touch of metallic catharsis, Project KT crafts cinematic soundscapes rooted in raw poetry, violin-led instrumentation, and emotional tension.

After a life-altering accident that caused partial vocal cord paralysis and ended his ability to play piano, Kareem reinvented his creative process with digital composition and visual art—turning personal trauma into transcendent expression. His music now explores loss, longing, and rebirth through long-form storytelling and orchestral depth. Though Project KT remains firmly his own vision—overseeing lyricism, production, and artwork—he is actively seeking a female vocalist collaborator to give voice to the remaining untold emotional core.

With a vibrant presence on Instagram and BandLab, Project KT continues building cross-medium narratives that fuse sound, image, and meaning. If you are a vocalist or visual artist drawn to gothic romanticism, cinematic drama, and genre-fluid experimentation, Project KT invites you into the echo.

Highly experienced performance musician and educator/trainer of 30+ years standing. A regular singer of sacred music as part of Hereford Cathedral Voluntary Choir and concert organiser. He enjoys composing to the moving image and exploring new sounds and timbres. A graduate of London University and Master of Arts. Experienced pianist, organist and conductor.  aboutme.paulcooper-james

These Guitars Say Sorry is the banner for a diverse range of artists, from UK singer-songwriter These Guitars Say Sorry to classical composer Jeremias Langsämmer along with his ensemble, Icelandic post-rock band Laxá with the Heima Kvartett, ambient artist Siegfried Jünger, and Doom Jazz ensemble The Dark Messiahs. Founded by Jez Stephen, who incepted all the projects, the label has released over 30 albums, crafting a unique sonic identity across genres.

Since 2021, These Guitars Say Sorry has released a track every week, later compiling them into albums available on all major platforms. Explore the catalog on Bandcamp: https://theseguitarssaysorry.bandcamp.com/ and support the work for as little as $1 a month on Patreon: www.patreon.com/tgss.

I am a passionate producer, who takes an audience first approach. What you like influence future productions. Full library on other streaming platforms👇.

Independent digital musician from London u.k.

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