An electro-acoustic composition based on Richard Ranft's recordings of the sounds in the Amazon Rainforest. Acoustic instruments include flute, piccolo and chimes as well as voice - all performed and recorded by myself. 
(photo ''Amazon Rainforest'',  by unknown)

Rainforest Requiem Remix

This is my unconventional version of a troubadour song, called "Bryd One Brere" (Bird On A Briar). The song dates from the 13th century and its author is unknown. What is more, one source claims this is the oldest ever found English love song. The original manuscript contains only the melody and the lyrics. Usually, troubadour songs have been performed with a simple accompaniment on a lyre or a capella. Here I wanted to explore how voice and flutes would sound together; the "forbidden" intervals and ornamentation have been added on purpose.

Lyrics in Middle English:
v1: Bryd one breere, briht bryd one trewe, kynd is come, of love love to crave: blithful bird, on me, on me thu rewe; or greith, leef, greith thu me, thu me my grave. 
v2: Ich am so blithe so briht bryd one breere whan i see that hende, hendest in halle. yhe is whit of lim, of lim and leere; yhe is fayr, and flur, and flur of alle. 
v3: Mihte ich hire, hir at wille have, stedefast of love, loveli, trewe, of mi sorw yhe may, yhe may me save, joy and bliss wer er, wer er me newe. 

Modern English translation:
Bird on a briar, bright bird on a tree, (man)kind has come to beg for love. "Gracious lady, on me have pity; or prepare for me my grave." I am as happy as a bright bird on a briar when I see that gracious one. She is white of limb and face; she is fair, and the flower of all. If I could have her at will, steadfast in love, lovely, true - from my sorrow she can cure me - joy and bliss for me would be ever renewed.


(Arranged, performed and recorded by myself, May 2016)

Bryd One Brere

This lyrical composition comes from the time I was fixated on exploring combinations of Major and Minor chords. All instruments performed and recorded by myself.

Life After You

This is a very old song actually, I think I wrote it back in 2010. The harmonic sequence occurred during an improvisation with a boy I used to work with in Music Therapy, while the lyrics and the arrangement were elaborated at a later stage. 
vocals, flute, piano & percussion - Ralitza Ivanova
violin - Negina Stoyanova

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Everything Flows

Tara Solar is the name I use for the SoundCloud community. Professional skills include flute & piano playing, vocals and all sorts of objects that could be used musically. I am an improviser / songwriter who's interested in exploring various genres, as well as experimenting with other artists. Therefore, I am constantly open for collaborations - be it locally or via the Internet.
Links to some of my co-works to be found below:

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