killer production. Really get that New Mex vibe.

With Charles Bonnet Syndrome, the brain is used to seeing and craves stimulation, so once a person goes blind, he may start seeing images that aren't there. He may realize they're unreal. But after a while, they're so vivid and convincing, he may believe them to be reality.

Half the people who develop very low vision experience this, especially those over eighty. 

The phenomenon was discovered by the absolutely fascinating Frenchman, Charles Bonnet, who is the subject of a previous Sound Animal song, in which I speak part of the time in French (all as a man.)

The lyrics in this song are all inspired by experiences with my father when he had it.

Lyrics

There’s a flaming goat hoof
Above my head dropping ashes on the bed.
It’s an illusion.
It isn’t what it seems.
There’s all my money flying around the room.
Not real.
The abyss it wants me. 
Don’t let the abyss — help me help help me
Don’t let me die. Oh, help me, don’t let me die.

Don’t lie to me. Don’t humor me.  Don’t lie to me. 
I know it’s not real. 
Don’t lie to me.
Don’t humor me.
And go along with this. 
But catch the money fast. 

I remember meeting you,
So beautiful.
The first woman I laid eyes on
Once becoming blind, totally blind,
Totally blind. 
What’s that you say?
No, I saw you, clearly, clearly, 
Clearly, clearly, clearly
That day.

Stop telling me it’s not real.
Stop telling me it’s not real.
It’s real, I say.
It’s real, it’s real, I say. 
It’s all been real. 
It’s all been real.

Real Strange Delusions

Charles Bonnet Syndrome

''You don't have to believe in other dimensions-- there fuckin' ARE."

Had as a Matter

instrumental beats & guitars for dance & movement

move

Rondelul Rozelor ce Mor

Wind sweeps through the grassy fields in far-out New Mexico. Cacti stand tall against the night sky, yearning for heaven’s tears. And in a solar-powered shack just West of nowhere, Train Conductor are making their next masterpiece. 
 Though Train Conductor has largely been the solo output of Albuquerque's Will Byrne, the outfit’s newest record, Geodesic, is the result of intentional collaboration. Byrne’s musical life is governed by one rule: there are no rules. Calling friends and collaborators to join him for a new record, the group convenes in a humble desert dwelling to perform these songs live in a desert field.
 Grammy award-winning producer and engineer Marc Whitmore guides the group through Byrne’s idiosyncratic songs. The group agrees to capture performances live outside the studio, giving a human feel to the songs. Drummer Eric Lisuasky keeps time, with Whitmore hopping behind the kit from time to time in the spirit of collaboration. Austin Morrell rounds out the rhythm section on bass. Nolan Seidler provides lead guitar, and Michael Gibson plays keyboards. Byrne shares vocal duties with Cati Ambriz and Rayna Torres. The desert wind stops by to add some ambiance to several tracks. 
 Together, these folks make a sprawling record. Geodesic is like the horizon; we’ve all seen it and yet it speaks to us differently. Geodesic is a mirror, reflecting the big sky and mountains of the American West. And if you listen closely enough, you just might hear yourself in

It's All The Same

Hope For Us - Combstead & Robert Grigg

My newest synth track, really enjoy how melodic this one turned out. Started with a chord progression, then added drums, and the rest just came together.

Holding On

Video: https://youtu.be/FZxnrAiVksA

This Serenade was composed in the fall of 2023, while I was getting acquainted to the melodica and was learning to play it. My aim was to have a piece large enough with a piano accompaniment.

Its structure is based on a dance suite, modernized.

More details: https://www.rex-potam.fr/en/music/classical/serenade01/

Serenade n°1 for melodica

life is horrible when i see u Feat School

Judgement day Is a fast paced headbanging heavy metal track about the end of the world by Jacob Vanknowe perfect to mosh to!!

Judgement day

A tense pulsing orchestral composition infused with a sense of confrontation and danger and heroism.

Invading the Shadows

Sea of Games

Sea Of Games

Train Conductor has evolved to showcase a thrilling split personality, offering two distinct musical experiences. One side focuses on immersive electronic soundscapes, with an album featuring collaborator Bryce from Reighnbeau set to drop on May 9th complete with a limited run of cassettes. The other side embraces the raw energy of live psych rock, with a full album release expected in October of this year.

Recently recorded on 2” tape at the renowned Echo Lab in Denton, TX, their tracks capture the warmth and authenticity of analog recording.

Following a successful week-long tour across Texas and Oklahoma City, Train Conductor is energized and ready to share their unique offerings with a wider audience. Expect captivating performances that reflect each distinct side, inviting listeners on an unforgettable journey into their evolving sound.

It's All The Same

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