Spacewalker Suit(e) is my homage to the late Russian cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, the first man in 1965 to "walk into space" i.e. to do what is now called ExtraVehicular Activities (EVA). He died in 2019, at age 85, after living a very full life. I composed my piece at that very moment, in his honour.

My Spacewalker Suit(e) in his honour has three parts:

Part 1 - "The Void" is about the marvelous emptiness but frightening loneliness of space and the majestic beauty of vistas never before contemplated by another human being so freely. (3:52)

Part 2 - "Trapped-Out" is my attempt to describe his state of mind, alternating between emotion and reason, as he realizes that he cannot reenter the capsule and has to take some extreme measures to save his life. There, alone, floating, gasping for air, you can imagine him in some semi-conscious state, hearing voices calling him from familiar earth below and, maybe, even from above, from the infinite void itself. And then regularly, suddenly, he snaps out of this dreamy trance and applies his training and logic to try to survive against all odds. (4:09)

Part 3 - "Mission Accomplished" is all about the sweet exaltation of returning home safely and the satisfaction of a job well-done, the celebrated hero reflecting on this unique experience, cherished by a nation, surrounded by his family with their warm embrace and already dreaming about his next great adventure. (2:58)

During this first walk into space ever, supposed to last about 12 minutes, almost the same as my piece, a very serious and never anticipated problem developed: Leonov's spacesuit started to inflate and balloon out of shape because of the pressure difference! It became impossible for him to go through the airlock again to re-enter the capsule!

With nerves of steel, and without telling anyone, he opened a valve on his suit and let some air go out. He had literally minutes of life left and was starting to feel the effects of the lack of oxygen, but with much effort he was able to re-enter the Voskhod 2 capsule, close the hatch and rejoin Commander Pavel Belyayev.

Music composed and performed by Tatiana A. Gordeeva
(C) 2019 & 2021 Ammon Productions

Sound & cover art concept: Uber Nemo, based on Leonov's own painting (he was first an artist) "Over the Black Sea" (oil painting on canvas, 1973).

Spacewalker - A Suit(e)in Homage to Alexei Leonov

Spacewalker - A Suit(e) in Homage to Alexei Leonov

4Hero cover - drum 'n bass
featuring Synthesizer V SOLARIA and a whole lot of 8Dio instruments

WORK IN PROGRESS!


Drums: 8Dio Blackbird

Bass: Modwheel The Lowdown + 8Dio Basstard

Stringy noises: 8Dio Circle Strings plucks in a sequencer triggering 16th notes

Rhodes: Soundpaint 1976 Rhodes

Strings: 8Dio Deep Studio Quartet cello + violin molto vib sustains + virtuoso patches

Background ensemble (pad): 8Dio Intimate Studio Strings + Intimate Studio Brass sustains

As soon as I am able I’ll render out my “first” Solaria vocals ;-)

4hero cover | drum 'n bass | 8Dio Deep Studio Quartet |(work in progress)

I left my home this year. 
During my journey I passed Armenia and got duduk.
It's very challenging to play, but so expressive and live...

This is my first attempt to record it. This sketch reflects my feelings about leaving my home and about all the events of this apocalyptic year.

Far from home

There still is some other World.

17 January 2023

Transylvania Forever Dark (The Return Of Prince Vlad)DEMO

Solo Duduk was recorded in a large hall with three microphone positions: Close, Mid & Far. We sampled clean and vibrato sustains, true legato, staccato, expressions, effects and phrases to give you all the tools you need to craft an authentic performance. With over 2,500 samples and 19 key-switchable articulations, Solo Duduk is perfect for any music that requires an emotional sound.

Mike Marino - Desert Travels - Soundiron Solo Duduk

Introducing Quadral 3, an innovative sampled synthesis engine, ideal for film and video game composers seeking a boundless array of creative possibilities.

Craig Peters - Into The Quadral - Soundiron Quadral 3

...ἐγὼ μούνη μετὰ Λάτμιον ἄντρον ἀλύσκω,
οὐδ᾽ οἴη καλῷ περιδαίομαι Ἐνδυμίωνι...

Not I alone then stray to the Latinian cave, 
nor do I alone burn with love for fair Endymion
--Apollonius Rhodius, Argonautica Book 4

Mon ami naldo has created a fiery experimental video titled Bonfire of the Vanities using Danse Séléné for the soundtrack. See and hear it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6PKucqsHjM

The video depicts il Falò delle Vanità or the Bonfire of the Vanities, the conflagration of 7 February 1497 when supporters of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola collected and burned thousands of books, sculptures, paintings, mirrors, cosmetics and musical instruments in the public square of Florence, Italy. After excommunication Savonarola himself was later hung and burned in the same square on the orders of Pope Alexander VI at the instigation of Florence’s Medici rulers.

Danse Séléné

Billie Holliday (vox) from Lady in Satin LP (1958). Song: “End of a Love Affair” by Edward “Bud” Redding.

Strings: Iannis Xenakis from AURORA (1971) plus snippets from his electroacoustical works.

Solo piano at 3:04 Morton Feldman (1952 works for solo piano),

Arrangement: b_elliott123.

Photo “1964 Pontiac” by Terry Doyle, Toronto.

Blue Xenakis

Two songs:  i. Who be Who?   for keys, percussion, strings
                     ii. Whoa!

Morton Feldman: Intermission No. 6 (1953, solo piano)

Frank Zappa - Let Me Take You to The Beach (1978) 

Iannis Xenakis - Nomos Alpha (1965; solo cello)

Wolfgang Mozart - Fantasia in D Minor, K. 397  (1782)

Tweakage by  b_elliott123 (2024)

Photography: Terry Doyle (Toronto)

Note: Same tune with different arrangements.

Who Be Who? for Ksys, Percussion And Strings

"Voices" for saxophone quartet and Vladimir basso-horn (2017)

In my native country I composed for symphonic and chamber orchestras, for solo instruments and also for voice/choirs. Since then, with the help of technology, I added many other genres: jazz, techno, rock, pop, ambient, ethnic, music for video, etc.*

I now live and work near Montreal, Canada where I have my own well-equipped production studio. I finally have the luxury of being able to compose purely for pleasure and explore new musical horizons.

I always remain open for collaborations on interesting and challenging projects. I can even survive deadlines and lack of proper budget :)

Feel free to contact me. I'm always happy to try new things and meet new people.

Thank you so much for listening.
Tatiana

* I graduated with honors in composition from the Odessa Conservatory. Later I added a degree in composition and orchestration for film and television from Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. For a brief description of my studio check the About Me section of my website.

Spacewalker - A Suit(e) in Homage to Alexei Leonov

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