DOWNLOAD!: https://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/track/love-tonight-feat-jj-mist
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/track/75grROm7op2D5Y1ghtSYWN
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/love-tonight-feat-jj-mist-single/1224759786

Hop into our musical time machine and take a trip back with The Ghost Mall and @JJMist to a happening dance club, circa 1990, and fall in love to this house-influenced pop tune!  p.s. This is the instrumental version, but you can hear the full vocal version HERE!: https://soundcloud.com/theghostmall/love-tonight-feat-jj-mist

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall)
Lyrics written by Jess Eden (JJ Mist) and Ethan Finley
Vocals performed by Jess Eden
Mixed and mastered by Scott Horton at Virtual Mix Engineer (www.virtualmixengineer.com)
© 2016 The Ghost Mall

Cover photo by Jess Eden
Cover design by Ethan Finley

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Love Tonight (Instrumental Version)

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) and Josiah and Isaac Cedeño (First Impressions)
@firstimpressionsmusic
© 2024
Cover photo courtesy of Trev Adams on Pexels: https://www.pexels.com/photo/buildings-in-the-city-of-philadelphia-11531611/

After 3 years without touching an instrument or writing a note of music, I was digging through the virtual crates of digital tracks I have half-finished, when I uncovered this diamond in the rough.  Several years ago I composed a track inspired by my friends and frequent collaborators, First Impressions; I sent it to those guys, and they added a bunch of their own brilliant magic to it.  I'd been holding onto it for an album, but I think you all deserve to hear it now...

Nighttime Skyline (with First Impressions)

Ending credits music for a romantic 80s movie (that never was)... Complete with arena ballad-style lead guitar, Kenny G-worthy sax interlude, and spoken dialogue (courtesy of my friend Addie).

Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) at True Resonance Productions
Spoken dialogue: Addie Nicole
© 2024 The Ghost Mall
Cover design by Ethan Finley

Reckless Glances

DOWNLOAD: https://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/track/fare-thee-well
5/22/2015: I'm so proud that 'Fare Thee Well' is a part of the "Donate a Track" for Mental Health Awareness 2015 initiative (https://soundcloud.com/nostalgicfantasy/sets/donate-a-track-for-mental), spearheaded by @NostalgicFantasy.  Mental health issues are extremely close to my heart, and have touched me and my family throughout my life.  The "Donate a Track" initiative encourages musicians to create and share new songs with the exclusive intent of uplifting and supporting others, and that is my hope with 'Fare Thee Well'!  Thanks for listening, and to learn more about mental health please take a look at...

http://www.mentalhealth.gov
https://www.nami.org

A reflective, sentimental, and instrumental synthpop ballad, in honor of departed loved ones...

Made with: 
Propellerhead Reason 8
Propellerhead PX7 rack extension (Yamaha DX7 emulation)
Korg Polysix rack extension (Korg Polysix emulation)
Jiggery-Pokery Kings of Kong (Roland TR-606 Drumatix emulation)
iZotope Ozone 6
Lots of love for the 80s!

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Fare Thee Well

DOWNLOAD: https://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/track/shattered-mirrors
A spine-tingling tune, inspired by 80s horror movie soundtracks, and suitable for dark nights spent trying to escape your nightmares... 

Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley at True Resonance Productions 
Cover art by Ethan Finley
© 2015 The Ghost Mall

Made with: 
Cakewalk Sonar X3 Producer 
Propellerhead Reason 8 
UVI Emulation II (E-mu Emulator II emulation) 
UVI WaveRunner 2.0 (PPG Wave 2.0 emulation) 
Propellerhead PX7 rack extension (Yamaha DX7 emulation) 
Korg Polysix rack extension (Korg Polysix emulation) 
Sonic Projects OP-X PRO-II (ARP Pro-Soloist emulation) 
UVI Kroma (Rhodes Chroma emulation) 
UVI Synthox (Elka Synthex emulation) 
UVI Daklight IIx (Fairlight CMI emulation) 
UVI Drumulation (E-mu Drumulator emulation) 
iZotope Ozone 6 
Lots of love for the 80s!

Shattered Mirrors

DOWNLOAD!: http://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/album/forget-the-sunset-remastered-deluxe-single
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lc0tSKcxunPxTHxrj7E5p
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/forget-the-sunset-feat-addie-nicole-single/1452094367?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Summer is slowly drawing to a close, so here's a romantic retro-synthpop track for walking on the beach at sunset, one more time...

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) 
Mixed and mastered by Scott Horton at Virtual Mix Engineer (www.virtualmixengineer.com) 
© 2016 The Ghost Mall 

Made with: 
Propellerhead Reason 8
Propellerhead PX7 rack extension (Yamaha DX7 emulation)
Korg Polysix rack extension (Korg Polysix emulation)
Bitley Way Beyond Fairlight (Fairlight CMI emulation; Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 emulation)
Jiggery-Pokery Kings of Kong (Roland TR-707 Rhythm Composer emulation)
iZotope Ozone 6
Lots of love for the 80s!

Forget the Sunset (Instrumental Version)

DOWNLOAD!: https://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/track/love-tonight-feat-jj-mist
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/75grROm7op2D5Y1ghtSYWN
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-tonight-feat-jj-mist-single/1224759786?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Hop into our musical time machine and take a trip back with The Ghost Mall and @JJMist to a happening dance club, circa 1990, and fall in love to this house-influenced pop tune!

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) 
Lyrics written by Jess Eden (JJ Mist) and Ethan Finley 
Vocals performed by Jess Eden 
Mixed and mastered by Scott Horton at Virtual Mix Engineer (www.virtualmixengineer.com) 
© 2016 The Ghost Mall 

Cover photo by Jess Eden 
Cover design by Ethan Finley 

Connect with The Ghost Mall: 
https://theghostmall.bandcamp.com 
soundcloud.com/theghostmall 
www.facebook.com/theghostmall 

Connect with JJ Mist: 
https://jjmist.bandcamp.com 
soundcloud.com/jjmist 
www.facebook.com/jjmistofficial

Love Tonight (feat. JJ Mist)

DOWNLOAD!: http://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/album/forget-the-sunset-remastered-deluxe-single
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/3lc0tSKcxunPxTHxrj7E5p
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/forget-the-sunset-feat-addie-nicole-single/1452094367?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

A romantic retro-synthpop track for walking on the beach at sunset, one last time...

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) 
Lyrics written by Ethan Finley 
Vocals performed by Addie Nicole (of Halocene)
Mixed and mastered by Scott Horton at Virtual Mix Engineer (www.virtualmixengineer.com)
© 2016 The Ghost Mall

LYRICS:
I recall everything 
Even in spite of the pain it brings 
You and me on the beach 
Everything I wanted was in reach 

Walking by the water 
Kissing in the sand, and 
Holding on to something 
That was slipping through my hands, so 

Baby, you can just forget the sunset 
And the way you held me close then 
Maybe we will both regret the sunset 
Since I'm not the one you've chosen 

Silhouettes side by side 
Casting our shadows across the tide 
A love affair incomplete 
The taste of your lips, it was bittersweet 

A sea breeze through the palm trees 
The glitter of the light, right 
Before you turned to leave me 
And disappear into the night, so 

Baby, you can just forget the sunset 
And the way you held me close then 
Maybe we will both regret the sunset 
Since I'm not the one you've chosen, now 

Just forget the sunset 
Just forget the sunset

Forget the Sunset (feat. Addie Nicole)

This is a tune that I've had on the back burner for a long while, and one of my favorites I've written so far.  The complete vocal version is in the works, but for now I hope you'll enjoy this instrumental take.  If you have a soft spot in your heart for mid-80s love songs from the likes of Madonna or Hall & Oates, then this one is dedicated to you! :-)

Say You Will (Instrumental Version)

A short experiment - with original NES/Famicom sounds and channel setup - based on some of the memories from my childhood!  I had in mind: Adventures of Lolo, Startropics, and Little Nemo: The Dream Master.  Sadly, the moment I exported this audio bounce from my DAW the session was corrupted, so there will be no revisiting this to extend or remix it.  :-(  Still, composing this made for a fun hour or two!  p.s. Thanks to my talented friend @felikitty for inspiring me to let some of my chip musings out into the public.

FamiPOP #1 (an 8-Bit Experiment)

DOWNLOAD HERE!: http://hyperurl.co/dqeqo7

Get ready for the most exciting 16-bit adventure that never existed!!

In an alternate 90s cyberpunk cityscape lives Jacqueline - a sassy, spunky, cybernetically enhanced computer hacker - known simply as 'Jack' by her friends, and 'MegaJack' by her enemies.

Take control of MegaJack as she fights, hacks, and dances her way through a stealthy neon-noir quest!

(Hey retro-lover! This is the first single from my upcoming EP of the same name, featuring tunes inspired by early-90s musical styles, and the sound of one of the most iconic video game consoles of the era.  Stay tuned for more MegaJack! - The Ghost Mall)

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley at True Resonance Productions.

MegaJack! (16-bit New Jack Swing)

DOWNLOAD HERE!: http://hyperurl.co/dqeqo7

Get ready for the most exciting 16-bit adventure that never existed!!

In an alternate 90s cyberpunk cityscape lives Jacqueline - a sassy, spunky, cybernetically enhanced computer hacker - known simply as 'Jack' by her friends, and 'MegaJack' by her enemies.

Take control of MegaJack as she fights, hacks, and dances her way through a stealthy neon-noir quest!

(Hey again retro-lover! This is the 2nd single from my upcoming Sega Genesis-infused EP - the MegaJack! OST - all of which was inspired by my favorite Genesis/Megadrive soundtracks, as well as popular musical styles of the early 90s.  While the first single was pure New Jack Swing, for this number I went in a more Jazz-tinged direction, but kept a beat you can move to.  I hope you enjoy it, and please stay tuned for more MegaJack! - The Ghost Mall)

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley at True Resonance Productions.

SpeakEasy (MegaJack! OST - Track #2)

DOWNLOAD HERE!: http://hyperurl.co/dqeqo7

Get ready for the most exciting 16-bit adventure that never existed!!

In an alternate 90s cyberpunk cityscape lives Jacqueline - a sassy, spunky, cybernetically enhanced computer hacker - known simply as 'Jack' by her friends, and 'MegaJack' by her enemies.

Take control of MegaJack as she fights, hacks, and dances her way through a stealthy neon-noir quest!

(Hey again retro-lover!  I'm thrilled to share with you the 3rd single from my upcoming Sega Genesis-infused EP - the MegaJack! OST - all of which was inspired by my favorite Genesis/Megadrive soundtracks, as well as popular musical styles of the early 90s. This time around I give you the Ending Theme, a bittersweet ballad. I really hope you enjoy it, and please stay tuned for more MegaJack! - The Ghost Mall)

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley at True Resonance Productions.

NewDawn (MegaJack! OST - Ending Theme)

A quick evening jam session, with Bobby Caldwell and Stevie Wonder in mind...  Composed, recorded, and mixed as a 90-minute challenge!

'78 Was Great (Work In Progress) [90-Minute Challenge!]

Hey retro lover!  Just for fun, here is another work in progress (WIP) for Work in Progress Wednesdays!  Making music should be fun, and what's more fun than giving a modern hit a retro spin?  Also, I love reharmonizing melodies to add a jazzier touch.  I hope you enjoy! :-)

Remix produced by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) at True Resonance Productions

Composed, recorded, and mixed as a 90-minute challenge!

Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (Smooth Retro Remix) [90-Minute Challenge!]

DOWNLOAD: http://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/track/after-hours
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/4CtkwO6YxBMyMGqZIe2zdc?si=OiAFnvscT8eLP8fSSeNYMw
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/after-hours-single/1451658282?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Time to relax and unwind...

Written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) at True Resonance Productions.

After Hours

A mysterious, elegant, chilled-out instrumental I'm working on here at The Ghost Mall.  A sequel, of sorts, to my tune 'After Hours.'  Enjoy, retro-lover

Reflections (Work In Progress)

DOWNLOAD!: http://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/album/in-rewind-feat-carl-culley-bart-graft-deluxe-single
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/5cqJTdJWaD2BQhrZDL3JWP?si=gW2K4s61S5ax1QEUywH_zQ
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-rewind-feat-carl-culley-bart-graft-single/1458307537?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Let's "rewind" to the 80s with a nostalgic and bittersweet synthpop jam, featuring stellar vocals from Carl Culley (@carlculley), and a wicked guitar solo from Bart Graft (@bartgraft)!

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) 
Lyrics written by Ethan Finley 
Vocals performed, produced, and arranged by Carl Culley 
Lead guitar solo by Bart Graft 
Mixed and mastered by Scott Horton at Virtual Mix Engineer (www.virtualmixengineer.com) 
© 2019 The Ghost Mall

LYRICS:
I'm unspooling 
Like a video cassette 
What are we doing? 
I don't really know just yet 

'Cause now there's something I can't ignore 
It feels like everything is in rewind 
The moment that you walked through the door 
I started travelling back in time 
In rewind 

Indecision 
Like VHS or Betamax 
What's your vision? 
Just tell the truth and state the facts 

'Cause now there's something I can't ignore 
It feels like everything is in rewind 
The moment that you walked through the door 
I started travelling back in time 
In rewind 

It's our movie 
Let's make it everything we can 
I've seen the ending 
So show me how it all began 

'Cause now there's something I can't ignore 
It feels like everything is in rewind 
The moment that you walked through the door 
I started travelling back in time 
In rewind 
Yeah now there's something I can't ignore 
It feels like everything is in rewind 
The moment that you walked through the door 
I started travelling back in time 
In rewind 

It feels like everything is in rewind 
And now I'm travelling back in time 
In rewind

In Rewind (feat. Carl Culley & Bart Graft)

DOWNLOAD!: http://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/album/in-rewind-feat-carl-culley-bart-graft-deluxe-single

Let's "rewind" to the 80s with a nostalgic and bittersweet synthpop jam, featuring stellar vocals from Carl Culley (@carlculley), and a wicked guitar solo from Bart Graft (@bartgraft)!  p.s. This is the instrumental version, but you can hear the full vocal version HERE!: https://soundcloud.com/theghostmall/in-rewind-feat-carl-culley-bart-graft

Music written and performed by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) 
Lyrics written by Ethan Finley 
Vocals performed, produced, and arranged by Carl Culley 
Lead guitar solo by Bart Graft 
Mixed and mastered by Scott Horton at Virtual Mix Engineer (www.virtualmixengineer.com) 
© 2019 The Ghost Mall

In Rewind (Instrumental Version)

A short experiment in a late-70s (or very early-80s) vein, inspired by roller disco and funk sounds!  Composed for an upcoming collaboration with the awesome drummer, percussionist, composer, and educator Pedro Alvez.  Check out his great work here: https://bit.ly/2KwrUTm or also here on SoundCloud @pedro-alvez-352932781

New Skates (a Late-70s Funk Experiment)

A short experiment with one of my favorite subgenres to work in: New Jack Swing!  I used some classic retro synths and an emulation of THE NJS drum machine of choice, such fun.  Composed for an upcoming collaboration with the awesome drummer, percussionist, composer, and educator Pedro Alvez. Check out his great work here: bit.ly/2KwrUTm or also here on SoundCloud @pedro-alvez-352932781

Streets of Swing (a New Jack Swing Experiment)

A short experiment inspired by The Cure's lighter-hearted moments (think 'Close to Me,' 'In Between Days,' etc.)  Retro music can go in so many different directions, and it's fun to explore them all! :-)

Inside Out (an Upbeat The Cure-inspired Experiment)

DOWNLOAD HERE!: http://hyperurl.co/dqeqo7

Get ready for the most exciting 16-bit adventure that never existed!!

In an alternate 90s cyberpunk cityscape lives Jacqueline - a sassy, spunky, cybernetically enhanced computer hacker - known simply as 'Jack' by her friends, and 'MegaJack' by her enemies.

Take control of MegaJack as she fights, hacks, and dances her way through a stealthy neon-noir quest!

(Hey again retro-lover! This is the 4th single from my upcoming Sega Genesis-infused EP - the MegaJack! OST - all of which was inspired by my favorite Genesis/Megadrive soundtracks, as well as popular musical styles of the early 90s.  Like the EP's title track, this new jam is also 100% New Jack Swing, and I hope it makes you dance!  Enjoy, and please stay tuned for more MegaJack! - The Ghost Mall)

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ethan Finley at True Resonance Productions.

BadGirls (16-bit New Jack Swing)

Sometimes looking back is bitter.  Sometimes it's sweet.  Often, it's both...

Retrospect (Work In Progress)

DOWNLOAD!: http://theghostmall.bandcamp.com/track/escalator-to-forever
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/track/3uUxJ9vY65jzU6CNM8Aq3e?si=ucqqcOS6ReCY43e7-3tYNw
APPLE MUSIC/iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/escalator-to-forever-single/1490902332?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Next floor: Heaven...

Written, produced, mixed and mastered by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) at True Resonance Productions
© 2019 The Ghost Mall
Cover photo courtesy of StockSnap via Pixabay: bit.ly/2D4mGJr
Cover design by Ethan Finley

Escalator to Forever

A short work in progress, inspired by the shiny, upbeat but bittersweet nostalgia of 80s pop!

Hearts on the Run (a Shiny 80s Pop Experiment)

A short work in progress, inspired by the soundtracks to my favorite beat 'em up video games (especially the Streets of Rage series)!  Composed entirely with the new Roland Zenology plugin.

Kiss This Fist (a Beat 'em Up Soundtrack Experiment)

A short work in progress, inspired by my favorite 80s teen flicks and romance movies...

Constellation (an 80s Movie Soundtrack Experiment)

A short work in progress, inspired by some of my favorite smooth and sexy 80s tunes.  Think a cross between 'Human' (The Human League), 'Romantic' (Karyn White), and 'I Keep Forgettin' (Michael McDonald)!

Fever (a Smooth Retro Dance Ballad Experiment)

A short work in progress, inspired by the sights and sounds of the beach in the 80s.

She Glows (an 80s Tropical Pop Experiment)

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood, so dare to dream!

Written, produced, mixed and mastered by Ethan Finley (The Ghost Mall) at True Resonance Productions
© 2021 The Ghost Mall
Cover photo courtesy of Skitterphoto on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/images/id-3263198/
Cover design by Ethan Finley

Meadow (Lo-Res Lo-Fi Hip-Hop)

*The Ghost Mall has 2 new retro-fueled EPs COMING SOON!  Stay tuned, and FOLLOW on Spotify!*: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4o75AP6YW5VRGK3RdWabDI

The Ghost Mall is a musical journey back in time to when feelings were painted in neon, heartbeats kept time with drum machines, and we met at the mall.

I was born in 1980, and grew up dancing in front of MTV, or the jukebox at the corner soda shop, to everyone from Naked Eyes to Madonna, The Human League to Hall and Oates.

The Ghost Mall aims to bring to life nostalgia for those days...

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