Surrounded by worn pages and ancient symbols, the Englishman searches for truth in words and formulas — while the desert quietly teaches a different wisdom.

“The Alchemist — A Journey of the Soul” is a 14-track musical odyssey inspired by Paulo Coelho’s timeless novel.
This album follows the boy’s spiritual journey across deserts, dreams, omens, and ancient wisdom — from the quiet life of a shepherd to the moment he becomes one with the Soul of the World.

Each track is a chapter of transformation:
awakening, destiny, love, loss, courage, silence, alchemy, and transcendence.
It is a soundtrack of seeking — created for listeners who feel the call of their own inner journey.

Close your eyes.
Follow the star above the desert.
And let the music guide your heart toward its treasure.

THE ALCHEMIST — A Journey of the Soul

The Englishman and the Books

This is a song to remind us all to never forget those men & women in the Armed Forces that chose to dedicate their lives to protecting us & our freedoms. Remember them as you sit down with your families, because they can't be with their families due to the sacrifices they made. And NEVER forget those who have made the ultimate sacrifice & have given their lives in service. 

This is dedicate to the memory & honor of my nephew CPL James Ismael Almonte - USMC, Persian Gulf, lost to PTSD/Suicide after serving his country proudly. 4/24/81 - 12/24/07... Semper Fi nephew. Please support your local Military Veteran Services so no one else has to feel so alone... 

"DA' BLACK SHEEP" & AXIS UNKNOWN - LONELY HERO (A SOLDIER'S XMAS)

Time

A Treasured Book

Siempre hay luz después del sufrimiento. (There's always light after the aftermath.) 


Secuelas (Aftermath)

Featuring an encore presentation of the 12/1/24 episode of Culture Caravan!

Culture Caravan (11/30/25)

very much unfinished but still a neat track

- Sociopathy by Rik Schaffer hugely inspired this track

uncertainty

day 9

As you start on the way, the way appears.

Desert Drive

This is a track we've been working on for about a year, with the aim of being a mystical soundscape of a strange, ethereal nature, with a focus on soft synths and clear bells and digital sound effects of an enchanted glade.

It started in December 2024 and finished November 2025, when Masha discovered that the ending was not the beginning of the track but rather the ending, it all fell into place. She was working on another track when the introduction was composed, but after slowing it down to match the tempo of the rest, we realised it fit perfectly for this song.

Thanks for working with us on this, Drew, it was a blast!

We appreciate you taking the time to check out our collaboration with synthwaver Drew Van Camp. Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy.

Synth work by Rob, Masha, and Drew (@rob-ulysses, @masha-solo, @drewvancamp)
Art by Masha, using Canva to add the text and leaf border.

There might be an additional version of this in the future, as well.

Magic Meets Mad Science

Nocturne of a Wisp ft. Drew Van Camp - Instrumental

Acoustic minimalistic instrumental perfec for "beggining of journey/redemption" type scene

The Journey Begins (Acoustic)

This is one of my best I think.  Only hope someone out there feels the same way....

The Demon's Lament

Soul track about the state of the world and our feelings of helplessness. A live performance from 31st July in London - there may have been a lot of family in the crowd.

©2025 The Stereo Inspectors, All Rights Reserved

Watching It Burn (Live in London)

The story about a person and the sacrifices they make in pursuit of their own happiness

Routine, stress, pain, fears, opportunities, breakthroughs, mistakes, and successes — these are just small pieces of the mosaic that forms a human life

A person adapts quickly, gets used to the endless flow of routine, and even learns to find joy in it

But the moment problems and stress appear, the familiar life starts to fall apart…

The rhythm breaks, and all energy is redirected toward solving one single problem
This can take days, weeks, months, or even years…

In an endless stream of work, a person loses their peace and happiness, slowly turning into a precise mechanism built to solve a specific issue
The rhythm of life begins to resemble an endless march

Yet even in the midst of stress, a person still finds moments to stop, catch their breath, notice the beauty around them, and remember what they are fighting for

And the most important thing that motivates and calms a person is the simple thought — everything has an end

Everything Has An End

Balance

This is about the quiet bits of the season we don't talk about enough—the disconnection hiding beneath all the connection. It's 2025 and we can talk to anyone, anywhere, instantly. Yet somehow December feels lonelier than it should. This song's a reminder that the best gift we can give is the one technology can't replicate: actual presence.

Started writing this after realising my phone had more faces in it than my living room did. Felt like something needed saying about what Christmas could mean if we looked up from our screens long enough to notice each other again.


Full lyrics below 👇

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[Intro]
Snow falls on a thousand screens tonight,
But we're standing in the cold tonight.

[Verse 1]
December's here, the windows glow,
A thousand faces that I'll never know.
We swipe through souls like Christmas cards,
Built these walls in our own backyards.
The tree's still up, the kettle's on,
But something's missing now the magic's gone.

[Pre-Chorus]
We forgot how to be still,
Forgot the warmth a voice can fill.

[Chorus]
So pull up a chair by the fire, there's room for you here,
In the mess and the madness, the hope and the fear.
We're more than the distance, more than the screen,
More than the silence in between.
This season's not tinsel, it's not bought or sold—
It's the hand that you hold when the world's turning cold.
We're closer than ever, but so far apart,
This Christmas let's find our way back to the start.

[Verse 2]
The carols play on every street,
But are we dancing? Are we listening?
We built these towers, built them tall,
Then spend December feeling small.
A stranger's just a friend wrapped up in fear,
But that's not the spirit that brought us here.

[Pre-Chorus]
We forgot what it means to see,
Someone else beneath the tree.

[Chorus]
So pull up a chair by the fire, there's room for you here,
In the mess and the madness, the hope and the fear.
We're more than the distance, more than the screen,
More than the silence in between.
This season's not tinsel, it's not bought or sold—
It's the hand that you hold when the world's turning cold.
We're closer than ever, but so far apart,
This Christmas let's find our way back to the start.

[Bridge]
Put down the phone, look someone in the eye,
See the human, not the headline passing by.
The snow won't save us, the songs won't too—
It's me reaching out, it's you pulling through.
'Cause we're all just trying to find our way home,
And no one should walk December alone.

[Final Chorus]
So pull up a chair by the fire, there's room for us all,
In the joy and the struggle, the rise and the fall.
We're more than opinions, more than what's shown,
More than the echo chamber alone.
This season's not perfect, it's beautifully flawed—
It's the moment we pause in the snow and the stars.
We're closer than ever, but so far apart,
This Christmas let's find our way back,
Let's find our way back to the start.

[Outro]
Snow falls on a thousand screens tonight.
But we're not standing in the cold tonight.

Pull up a chair

A heavy, slow-burning Blues Rock Ballad, featuring a massive guitar tone, deliberate drumming, and raw, honest vocals. This track is built around a compelling lyrical narrative exploring the emotional weight of searching for work and finding self-worth.

The dignity of labour

If You Could Read My Mind  (Cover Song)

For inquiries email : Keese434@gmail.com



What do you get if you cross someone with no discernable musical ability, a deeply introspective nature, and a love of technology?

"DA' BLACK SHEEP"
Myrtle Beach, SC


-Melodic Hard Rock, Acoustic Rock, and touch of Metal - comparable to Staind/Aaron Lewis, Shinedown, Godsmack, Zakk Wylde/Black Label Society, Alice In Chains, Metallica, and Ozzy Osbourne.


"DA' Black Sheep" Dan Acosta is the epitome of the "Do It Yourself" (DIY) artist/performer. With many years of touring and performing experience, he has been paying his dues and pouring his blood, sweat, and sometimes tears, into his Performances, Record Label, Multimedia Business (GDA Media Group, LLC), and his many other passions (Songwriting, Graphic Design, Photography, and Professional Wrestling). He is always involved in the local community, taking part in numerous charity events every year. Anyone who knows "The Red & Black" knows that DA' Black Sheep is one of the most dedicated, hard-working performers around. 

With catchy hooks and a simple "in your face" approach to his music, Dan’s songwriting keeps things pure and simple, while tugging on the human heart to make his songs unforgettable to his listeners. He writes from his own life experiences and tries to relate to each fan through every song - sharing his true feelings and perspectives with them. Across the board, you can feel the emotion and sincerity showcased by his strong songwriting abilities, and his passionate vocal deliveries. DA' Black Sheep is legitimately the quintessential "rock star” for the people. 

Dan also set out to live another one of his childhood dreams, brought about through his dedication to his music - professional wrestling. In March of 2012, he began training to become a professional wrestler, with a school called RingSide Pro-Wrestling, and really solidified himself as "DA' Black Sheep" in the ring as well, using that as his wrestling name - he based his in-ring persona as an extension of who he is, making it more "over-the-top" as his character & gimmick. It all began with Dan writing entrance theme music for some wrestlers he had become friends with most notably former Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Mikey Whipwreck. Whipwreck used Dan's music all throughout the local Indy leagues when he wrestled with a clique known as "The Order Of The Black", along with Dan's other friends, Jeff "Rocky" Hahn (formerly known as "Bad Boy Rocky Shore in WWE), and Louie Fabiano (formerly known as "The NY Brawler" & "Sheik Mohamed Hussein" in WWE & WCW, as well as in Puerto Rico and worldwide), who use another one of Dan's songs when they wrestle for East Coast Pro Wrestling (ECPW), a company Dan himself wrestled for for 12+ years on the East Coast circuit. That opportunity is how Dan was able to segue into the world of professional wrestling and start training under the tutelage of Jeff Hahn. 

As you can see, "DA' Black Sheep" has his hands into just about every aspect of entertainment. He made the leap into "reality television" work, as well as on "the big screen" in movies, television, and he's always looking for new & exciting opportunities. Orange Is The New Black, Ink Master (several episodes & seasons), Ink Master Redemption, Impractical Jokers, Cymbeline (movie), Blue Bloods (TV Series)... the list just keeps growing.

"DA' Black Sheep" Dan Acosta is definitely an "outside the box" thinker, when it comes to the longevity of his career. If you don't already know his name and reputation, definitely look him up and see what you've been missing. This why he's earned the hashtags
#rUdownWitDABlackSheep & #ShamelessSelfpromotingMediaWhore


*Dan Acosta is also the proud owner of GDA Media Group, LLC - a Multimedia Company & Record Label, now handling all of his recordings/mixes/production work, music videos, bookings, promoting, merchandise designs/printing, keeping everything "in-house" due to years of trusting the wrong people in this business & learning some tough lessons along the way. Registered recently in 2025 in South Carolina, this is giving Dan more control over his career & music, while allowing him to help other Indy Artists avoid a lot of the obstacles he's faced over the years.

"🎧 TorGio Records • Leya & AI • Ambient, Psychedelic, Soul • Mindful music for every mood • SoundCloud-first".

🎶Composer for movies, games & series
| Beginner on the journey✨
✉️For business inquiries and collaborations: maxcanyonost@gmail.com

Hi, welcome to Archmage Band's 4th SoundCloud page!

Archmage Band was founded in 2013 by Rob and Masha, who are a musician couple and synth pop duo from Australia.

We released our first music in 2016, starting with the demo collection "The Bonfire Party":
https://archmagemusic.bandcamp.com/album/the-bonfire-party-demo-collection

Our Albums:
Realm I [Instrumental Prologue]: https://archmagemusic.bandcamp.com/album/realm-i-instrumental-prologue 
Realm II [Instrumental Prologue]: https://archmagemusic.bandcamp.com/album/realm-ii-instrumental-prologue-2

Gear:
We use a synthesizer (Roland Gaia SH-01), a midi controller (the Korg microKEY), Reason Compact, Figure, the LMMS DAW, and Garageband for iOS to make all our sounds.

All art by Masha unless stated otherwise on the release.

For enquires, collaboration or remix ideas, or just to get in touch with either Rob or Masha, contact Archmage Band at mail@archmagemusic.com

Additional Accounts:
@archmageband (2020-2022 Music)
@archmageband2 (2022-2023 Music)
@archmageband3 (2023-2025 Music)

Solo Accounts:
@masha-solo
@rob-ulysses

Thank you all for listening to our music! We love collaborations. If you'd like to collaborate with us, please don't hesitate to reach out either via DM or email.

The process of learning how to manipulate sounds ‘n shit

Join host Julian Booker to hear a selection of music from around the globe that crosses cultures, genres and borders for a trip unlike any other on your radio dial. From acoustic roots, to contemporary electric sounds, Culture Caravan explores and celebrates what makes the people, places and, most of all, sounds of the world so unique, and in the process, makes it a little smaller for us all to enjoy!

In addition to being the Sunday morning host of Sleepy Hollow at WXPN in Philadelphia, Julian's professional credits include his previous work as co-producer, writer, editor and audio engineer for Osiris Media's Festival Circuit: Newport Folk podcast with Carmel Holt and tour manager and front-of-house engineer for Marco Benevento. He still works in live music as Production & Special Projects Director for the Philadelphia-based live concert and event company, Rising Sun Presents.

His love of international music is, in part, inspired by his international travels with his partner, Holly, including trips to Portugal, Vietnam, Japan, Colombia, and Mexico. He also enjoys spending time with his cat, Cleveland, and his dog, Neko.

I write songs, sing when I feel brave, and produce for artists who let me touch buttons. Genre? Whatever sounds good. Feel something? Good—that means it’s working. Music’s my therapy, yours too maybe.

The Stereo Inspectors comprise my varied production personalities plus some talented individuals I work with on and off. If you're interested in any of my tracks, then contact me here initially. You can contact me directly on my FB page - https://www.facebook.com/rey.izain/

All of my tracks on Soundcloud are free to download. 100% of my tracks on Soundcloud are my own original works, I don't do covers, arrangements or remixes.  I mainly write melodies, my pieces usually consist of a lot of melodic content and are melody driven. My music is multi-instrumental, I use many different instruments.. Many of my pieces contain more notes than a Pop song, less notes than a symphony. 

I compose music in many genres: Children's, Jazz, Melodic, Ethnic, Space, Halloween, Classical, Southern/Western, Rock. My music encompasses a lot of variety, it is eclectic. All my pieces have been notated, contact me and send me your email address if you want free PDF's of particular compositions. I currently use Sibelius 7.1.3 and Noteperformer. I have been writing music since I was in Junior High School, I have some songs with lyrics, but most are instrumentals. I was in band in High School and College, and I have been a member in several choirs as well.  

Update: I have recently uploaded virtually all of the compositions I have composed since 1997. I have included playlists as part of my offerings, with compositions from many novel genres.

I am open to collaborations with members of Soundcloud.

I have many pieces that are crafted primarily using the Aeolian scale. Some examples include, "Exotic Emerald", "Starlight Vow", "Bard 2 with Violin", "An Evening in Chatham Bay" and "Sacred Turkish Fountain".

I care about music, no matter the source. If you have heard something delightful or outstanding, and wish to share, please suggest it to me.


I have a profile here: http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/masonwright 

I can be found here: https://tunein.com/radio/Mason-Gregory-Wright-p1843848/


Feel free to check these links out...

https://www.earthing.com/

Earthing Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44ddtR0XDVU&t=8s

New tracks tagged #thoughtful