A sincere effort is now being put forth to bring to fruition an album of mine which shall actually require a significant degree of skill, and precision on my part. The most vexing aspect of which must have been the daunting task of personally designing a becoming - and actually decent - album cover.                      The cover will be subject to slight changes, although it is fast approaching completion; the overall volume levelling will also be better adjusted, and tracks will be cut slightly(where there is no sound).

Zenith And Nadir

 This playlist features the tracks of my upcoming EP, Maragan.                                                     As it is pending release, It will be brought forth accordingly; by The Dance Initiative's private label, ʻCoté Point Recordsʼ.                                                                                                                                     Maragan will arrive January 20th, 2015.

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Maragan

Latest single from The Dance Initiative -- it contains two tracks: "Circle of Thrifts", and "Shake Charmer". It was released March 25, 2015; via Coté Point Records.

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Circle of Thrifts

To be released on my upcoming album; sounding halfway between Milan and Moscow, this song deviated wildly from my original intention... nevertheless, it is inspired by the hauntingly-sweet sustain of a beautiful dulcimer: the Yangqin.

Blossoms In The Breeze Pt. I

I now reprise my earlier style of dance music with this work, along with the lessons that I've learned from producing classically-tinged electronica over the past several years. This personal, musical evolution of mine has "converged" upon a style that is similar to New Age music; albeit, aside from Jarre, my familiarity with that genre is somewhat limited.

Blossoms In The Breeze Pt. II

A brusque song, inspired from among the unfortunate happenings of late.              *I have now increased the total length of the song by approximately 20 seconds. In addition, I have added melodic elements where they were needed.                                                                                                         
 It is now much more emotional near the ending sections, while the ending itself is now intentionally unresolved(to literally convey a deep sense of yearning).

Forever We Yearn

*Please listen to the finished version, instead: https://soundcloud.com/thedanceinitiative/ultima

*Ultima(unfinished - preview)

I've decided to make this song the first - the frontispiece - of my upcoming album, Zenith And Nadir.                                                                                            
 My forays into neo-classical electronica appear to have paid off! I now return to my older style, which is now, perhaps, better than ever.

Ultima

Amplexus

SynthEthic, will be the first track of said single.

SynthEthic

 This playlist features the first three tracks of my upcoming single, Maragan.                   As it is pending release, It will be brought forth accordingly; by The Dance Initiative's private label, ʻCoté Point Recordsʼ.                                                                                                                          You can expect arrival between the months of January and June of 2015.

Tonalities of Vigor and Sublimity

Groovesque

Won'tcha smell the funk come wafting through the Autumn air.       

Shake Charmer

In Lux Tenebris, Pt. I, from Muse Voltaic

Lux Libertatis, from Muse Voltaic(Preview)

A richly detailed, melodic, chromatic, and extremely mercurial electronic piece with several very distinct phases.  Featuring, simpler, delayed percussion that does not interfere with the melody, and emphasizing all parts equally. The rapturous finale is a Passacaglia inspired cadence.

Ventus A Veni

A slightly more long-winded, melodic "ambient" song;  featuring prominent synth modulation, dynamic tempo variance(at certain key moments) and the peculiar chromaticism that my newer works might exemplify. Particular emphasis  - several, challenging hours - was placed at around the 1:39 - 1:47 mark; the textural elements there are essentially gleaming, while also vexing my counterpoint to the very limit of my capability. All synths were modified to sound as they do from presets; it merely so happens that some sound like different acoustic instruments, as they have some of the most harmonious textures. Extensive use of a diffusion generator creates a dramatic reverberation, and subtle, pitch detuning that does not detract from the overall harmony.

Odyssey

This opening track is stylistically closer to the late-nineteenth century - especially "March" music(in terms of timbre, chord structure and timing than the others on my upcoming album); it may be considered among the first, and the frontispiece, of my recent foray into the world of Classical music.

Scintillation's Majesty

Hello, and be welcome.  The music here is eclectic, mercurial, dramatic, and exquisitely embellished.                                                                   
                                                                                                                                
 "My intention is to make intensely emotional music, which is nevertheless danceable; if I make songs that do not have sections which draw my tears, or make me palpitate at the realization that 'I just made that?!',  and induce chills the first time I listen, I won't release it".                                                   

The emphasis here is on exactingly precise, quality music: every single aspect of these songs is meticulously pored-over, and heard by the mind's ear. Songs may well take months - even years - to finish(I re-upload frequently).                                                                                                           
Influences:                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      I derive diverse influences from a wealth of artists such as Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream,  Bernard Fevre, Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, Bottin, Aphex Twin, Justice, Jesper Kyd, Orlande De Lassus, Carlo Gesualdo, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina.                                                                                                                          
                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                             
Other influences I consider are anything non-standard, ethnic-sounding, progressive, or funky.
                                       
                                                                                                                                 
    For those who appreciate such sounds, I rarely disappoint.

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