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I have always thought that it is easier to compose and touch the listener's emotions with minor clef pieces, with melancholic and thoughtful hints or, at least, it is for me. But sometimes, as a small challenge to myself, I like writing something cheerful, so this is a little ode to joy.
Dedicate to the dear Debra, musician and listener always sensitive to all the nuances and colors of music.
For this piece I played two classical guitars, bass, piano and wrote three digital wind lines for clarinet and saxes. I hope you enjoy it.

Composition and all arrangements: Francesco Cartocci

12/12/2024

Feels like heaven!

All Those Colors, in my mind. Fills my heart, when life's not kind. 

All Those Colors

Surfers like Us ..... composition, all guitar parts and cover photo

Hello Everyone!
Spring is coming and we need to welcome it. I invite each of you to listen to my new song. I hope you enjoy the spring vibe! 😎

Thank you for listening and any support!
Artur

Spring is surfing

Through the glass I saw a man
with weathered hands 
can you catch the timepiece falling
can you hold it in your hand
your closing every door I have opened
closing every door except the past
somewhere across the blue
I have to turn to another life
a summer wind
will take me there
I am the river washing over the stone 
you are the mountain calling me home
looking at your weathered hands

Weathered Hands

To welcome the arrival of Spring 🌹🌷🌼🌿🌱

Spring Symphony

A little monkey in a mechanical suit

Out Of Tune

Writing for orchestra seems intimidating at first, so many instruments, so many combinations you that shouldn't work, so many ways to mess up... But the moment you listen to the string section playing the melody that's been stuck in your head for so long, and heaven opens in you ears, then you know there's no escape from this, you got to keep writing. Smi mens jernet er varmt.

†ॐ

"Halling" (Norwegian Dance)
Composed by Edvard Grieg, from "Lyriske stykker" Book IV, Op. 47: No. 4.
Arrangement for orchestra by Thomas O'Higgins Horna.
Produced at Kolima Forest Studios.

Cover art drawn by me! No tracing, I swear!

This track is not to be used to train AI.

Halling, arrangert for orkester

It is a great honor to introduce this special musical project set to the powerful and beautiful poetry of the extraordinary Nobel Prize-winning Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral. This work was made possible with the kind permission of the Gabriela Mistral Foundation.
I want to give special thanks to the remarkable soprano Maribel Villarroel, whose stunning voice gave life and soul to each piece. Her deeply personal interpretation and awe-inspiring vocals brought authenticity and passion to this music. I am equally grateful to the brilliant pianist and arranger René Calderón, whose sensitivity and artistry are infused into every note. Their talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit have taken this project to levels I could only dream of as a composer.
Gabriela Mistral’s poems speak to the heart with timeless emotion, strength, and depth. Creating music for her words was both a challenge and a privilege, an emotional journey that led us to deep connections with her legacy and message.
The visual side of this release is also something I’m excited to share. The album cover was created by the outstanding Chilean artist Giovanni Gellona, whose artwork beautifully reflects the emotion and atmosphere of the music and Mistral’s poetry, and projects both her dignity and lovingness.
This album is not just a musical interpretation; it is a tribute to Chilean culture, poetry, and artistic collaboration. I hope listeners around the world can feel the love, effort, and respect behind every note.
I invite you to experience Gabriela Mistral’s poetry through this musical lens and share it with others who might be moved by it. 
With gratitude,
Pamela Illanes-Tatsuoka
©2025Pamela Illanes-Tatsuoka.All Rights Reserved.

CREDO
(Letra del poema “Credo” de Gabriela Mistral)

Creo en mi corazón, ramo de aromas
que mi Señor como una fronda agita,
perfumando de amor toda la vida
y haciéndola bendita.

Creo en mi corazón, que cuando canta
hunde en el Dios profundo el flanco herido,
para subir de la piscina viva
como recién nacido.

Credo

Towards Dawn

My music is dependent on where inspiration takes me. I hope you enjoy something here!

All Those Colors

TSM