Some songs carry a spark that lets you know from the very beginning – this one is meant to be something greater. Shimmer was born the moment a simple chord progression met a random plonk in my work pattern. When I shared it in our Discord, it already felt like something bigger was unfolding.

Grant instantly connected, telling me: “I can hear myself singing to that.” My answer was simple: “I’m not going to stop you, my friend.” I sketched out a rough mix idea and then left for a work conference in the stunning landscapes of Sorsele, up on the mountain of Nalovardo.

Listening to my mix idea of Shimmer on repeat against those endless horizons was an experience beyond words. We even stumbled upon a bear during one of our hikes. That whole weekend, the mountain imprinted its essence into me – the air, the silence, the raw presence of nature. One of the photos taken at the very top of Nalovardo now accompanies this release, forever tying the music to that place. When I got back home on Sunday, I knew exactly what to do: capture that feeling and weave it into the track. I even layered in some of my recordings from the trip.

That evening, Grant’s vocal files arrived. At first, I hesitated – his take brought Shimmer into an entirely new space. I let it rest overnight. The next morning, hearing it again, I realized it was exactly where the song needed to go. Something was still missing, though. It finally struck me: Shimmer had to carry the soul of Nalovardo – the echoes of me humming while walking those trails, and even the memory of a Sami guide trying to teach us consultants how to joik.

This is not just another track. It’s a journey born from serendipity, friendship, mountains, and moments you can’t plan for. And while this version carries Grant’s voice into the cosmos, Shimmer also has a second life waiting. The instrumental – shimmering in its own light – will be revealed at a later time.

Ladies and gentlemen we have a lift of, I present to you Shimmer.

Shimmer

Arctic night

Löse dich von mir

Song from the rock opera Five Thousand Sasquatch

North American Rocketball

selffulfilling void

🎵 "Losing My Sanity"

The screen keeps whispering lies to me,
Everything’s fake — what’s real, I can’t see.
Dreams sold cheap in neon light,
Feels like day’s pretending to be night.


The world’s on mute, but the noise won’t die,
I keep on running — I don’t know why.
Faces blur in a ghostly crowd,
I’m screaming quiet, they’re laughing loud.

I’m losing my sanity, can’t tell what’s true,
The mirror’s cracked, it’s showing you.
I’m dancing in static, caught in the glow,
Trying to remember the me I used to know.

Everyone’s smiling, masks so tight,
Hiding their scars in filtered light.
Selling their souls for a digital crown,
While hearts keep sinking, slowly down.

The world’s on mute, but the noise won’t fade,
I keep on chasing the ghosts I made.
Truth feels distant, love feels staged,
We’re all just actors, half-deranged.

I’m losing my sanity, can’t tell what’s true,
The mirror’s cracked, it’s showing you.
I’m dancing in static, caught in the glow,
Trying to remember the me I used to know.

Oh, take me back to the days before screens,
When love was raw, not sold in memes.
When silence could heal, not just decay —
Before our hearts got thrown away.

I’m finding my sanity through the pain,
I’ll burn the lies, I’ll love again.
Through broken dreams, I’ll find the spark,
A light still shining in the dark.

🎵 Losing My Sanity

Memories

Vanguard Expanse – I: Origins marks the genesis of an expansive sonic journey — where rhythm meets resonance and melody converges with motion. Built on intricate layers of house and progressive textures, Origins captures the birth of energy before expansion — a pulse that rises from stillness into motion. Each track is crafted with precision using Logic Pro’s deep sound palette, fusing analog-style warmth with digital clarity to evoke discovery, movement, and emergence.

Orion's Belt

Step into a pulsating world of neon lights and pixelated adventures. Continue? fuses driving 170 BPM beats with classic synthwave vibes, evoking the thrilling sounds of vintage arcade games. Perfect for fans of retrowave, cyberpunk aesthetics, and high-energy synth melodies. Hit start, keep going - and see if you dare to Continue? First song using Sylenth1. Time effort ~5-6 hours.

Continue?

'cuz ive still got the same number, i think its safe for me to say
that no matter where you are,
some things don't ever change . . .

Some Things Don't Ever Change

Und hier die Instrumental Version....
Play it Loud Baby....

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