This one was chopped pretty quickly, and it's got a rough and earthy tone to it, but I like the human feel.  Someone I managed to reconnect with after a long time got me thinking about Vikings, so I wanted to make a Vikingy track.

Viking Mermaid

Another quick Chrono Trigger chop.  Life has been changing quite a bit lately.  Old people leave, new people surface, and maybe- just maybe- the start of something special. 

Something Special

Sampled some Okami and chopped it nice.  Decided to start learning a little more about real-time automation (I have the APC40, so there's no sense in letting those knobs go to waste) and I threw a gate effect on the belly dancing percussion to liven things up.

I Want to Tell You A Secret

I did something I never do.  I did something spontaneous.  I put my hand out, felt the warmth of something I wanted, and I leaned forward.

It was awesome.

Touch You

Cinderella man

Made this right after a night out became a nightmare of personal doubts and regrets.  Short, simple, unmastered, no fadeout.

Chasing Fear

Falling Blocks

This one just kind of emerged randomly.  Feeling a little down, but creative.  Sampled some Secret of Mana and got to work.  Kind of a jumbled mess, but I dig the ideas in this one.  

Shadow of a Rose

Just got an Akai MPK25 and I've been playing with it a bunch.  I know this isn't the best track I've ever done, but I like some of the ideas floating around in here, and it's got a cool vibe.  Been thinking a lot about a lot of stuff this past month.  Started a new job.  Humbled by things I felt and said in error.  At the same time, I'm beginning to remember what friends are for, and how they enrich my life; and, how I can enrich theirs.  It's been a journey, and it's nowhere close to over.

Mercy

Surprised how little chopping was needed, and how well the beat came out.  It's very simple, and some may look on it with a modicum of disdain, but I love the tune, and the vibe to it.  I'll be spitting on it soon.

Go On Without Me

I have been producing music for about 14 years.  A lot left to learn and a lot already done, but I figured I would break down, change my name, and get on SoundCloud after 7 years on Acidplanet- where I have gone by the name Lord Maitreya.

I love making music as a form of therapy to help me come to grips with my insecurities, my successes, and the questions that I have about life and what it means to be a good citizen of earth.  I hope you enjoy listening as much as I had fun creating.

I will habitually allow downloads and limited use of any track I make, so feel free to download if you find one that strikes your fancy


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