Demo track off of my upcoming metal instrumental album
The Egyptian was written, arranged and recorded by Louis Taverna
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The Egyptian (Demo)

I'm probably in the middle of a bad wave in real life. I guess it's called a slump. I hope everyone is doing well, though I know we all go through hard times and bad times periodically. Thanks for reading. Also, I'm glad you're interested in my music.

Lately, the 8-string guitar has become an integral part of my songs. I don't know how long I can keep this style going, but I try to do interesting things in my songs whenever possible. Strumming the bass strings in the clean tones is one example, but I don't actually use the bass guitar in that part. In other parts I play the bass guitar myself, of course.

Sleeping in fear the night before

Sounds that I used: 
Kick - retro rock (acoustic) 
Snare - bluebird (acoustic)
Crash - modern 909 (electronic)
Closed hi-hat + ride - modern 808 (electronic)
Guitar - hard rock (other)
Bass - smooth clav (keyboards)

Punky punch

I fell into a vortex of love and fell out an empty shell.

Northern Wind

It All Got Messed Up

Hi! Thank you so much for listening to my music. This song is inspired by a girl who may be real or maybe she is a fictional character with an interesting look and a mysterious smile that makes your imagination fly

Listen to here:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/0LSwlTjIIGUi6wNrBJgoKX?si=7efed7d61df14cd0

Lyrics
https://www.letras.com/itzco/lips-of-fire/

Lips of Fire

I-Inspiration of Noise

Back of a squad car
Chains on my wrists
Feet strapped together 
Hands balled into fists

Hey, what in the world is going on?
Hey, what in the world?

Could have planned better
Scoped out the scene
Should have called a friend
Keep an eye on my six

Hey, what in the world is going on?
Hey, what in the world?

Thought this might satisfy me
Thought it was just enough
Back of my mind I know there's never enough

I'd make a lousy thief
Walk into a trap
Probably knock myself out 
Running into a brick wall

Hey, what in the world is going on?
Hey, what in the world?

Thought this might satisfy me
Thought it was just enough
Back of my mind I know there's never enough

Hey, what in the world is going on?
Hey, what in the world?


I'd Make A Lousy Thief

Do I seem lighter now?
Do I pirouette into the room?
Have the shades all been ripped away?
Are the bleeding hearts now in bloom?
Mhm

Honey, you're the torch that has shone through the night
Just for me
Lovely, the glow that has pierced my skin
And set me alight
On this cool, dark night

Cool, dark night
Cool, dark night
Cool, dark night
Cool, dark night
Tonight

Do I seem happy now?
Am I now a joyful sight?
I think I used to be funny
Let's see if I am when I see you tonight
Mhm

Honey, you're the torch that has shone through the night
Just for me
Lovely, the glow that has pierced my skin
And set me alight
On this cool, dark night

Lovely, the way your skin adheres to mine
Lovely, the hills I trace down your spine
Lovely, all the ways you are tonight, on this

Cool, dark night
Cool, dark night
Cool, dark night
Cool, dark night
When we burn most bright


A Torch in the Night

OUR LATEST RELEASE
tutmonda.bandcamp.com/album/distant-call

Leonel Cardoso - saxophones, percussions, synth, bass @user-474600234
João Svayam - drums
Nuno Mangas Viegas - artwork

Drums recorded by João Svayam
All other instruments, mix and master by Leonel Cardoso

«A distant call for a close encounter.
The Salamandra Duo presents us with a true and complete instrumental dialogue: At times questioning, at others imperative, but always peremptory
in the nuances of rhythm and the layers of dialogue it offers us».
𝘕𝑢𝘯𝑜 𝑀𝘢𝑛𝘨𝑎𝘴 𝘝𝑖𝘦𝑔𝘢𝑠

«Distant Call is an album created remotely, cooked about 2 years ago by drum recordings by João Svayam (three drum tracks) and the additions of various instruments by Leonel Cardoso (who recycled these three drum tracks to create these themes that we have here today, in addition to other b sides). By that time both were collaborating on a improvisation band called Salamandra, connected to our sister label Partícula Records.
Distant Call is just like a time travel: between pure science fiction and impossible-to-deny facts born from any conspiracy theory.»
𝘕𝘢̄𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶

«As if two salamanders from a larger group decided to create a new flock to explore more individual questions of their existence, this Distant Call was born. It's not the first, and it certainly won't be the last, Salamandra album that I've been asked to listen to and write about... And I always have this feeling of fulfillment and certainty that everything in the Universe is in its correct order: even when it involves some pathology of dissociation. An amazing work of recycling sounds»
𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭



Calling from a distant place

Adagio of Life (Frank Mehl Remix) (2024) - A trance tribute to life
Adagio of Life is a trance anthem reflecting life's ups and downs, and the start of a new and hopeful chapter. Majestic orchestral arrangements meet uplifting trance, creating an energetic and melancholic vibe. This song both captures moments of triumph and sorrow with breathtaking melodies and dramatic build-ups.
Frank Mehl remixed this song for my 20th anniversary album. It is a epic blend of soundtrack with modern trance music.

You can find this song on all streaming portals and Bandcamp:
https://too.fm/ndm-adagio-of-life
https://nadinedemacedo.bandcamp.com/album/adagio-of-life

Nadine de Macedo: composition
Frank Mehl: arrangement, piano, synthesizer, production

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/frankmehl

Adagio of Life

Adagio of Life (Frank Mehl Remix)

https://tutmonda.bandcamp.com/follow_me
Tutmonda is an experimental music label whose main objective is to create a fusion of improvised and traditional sounds from different parts of the world. 

*We're right now working on collaborations with our soundcloud friends*

With the mission of promoting an inclusive and diverse sound mass, Tutmonda seeks to offer a space for artists from all corners of the globe to showcase their talent and creativity.

Our sonic wizards:

@joaomsousa
@joaoaclopesms
@zelencastre
@joerxworx
@henry-koek
@stevesoundcoombes
@dean-petrovski-44100126
@leonel-cardoso-104759319

Calling from a distant place

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