Gymnopedie No. 1

Joy To Live

Flux

Motion

Gems

Labyrinth

For my new album LIFE, the opening track "Genome" sets the tone with a vibrant jazz fusion vibe, blending rhythmic guitar solos with wild, electrifying keys. It's a journey through intricate grooves and spontaneous energy, capturing the essence of jazz rock with a modern twist.

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Genome

Fusion: A Collaboration Between UPFUSION and Viennese Cinnamon

The first time I encountered Viennese Cinnamon was during one of my most memorable jam sessions. I had set up a temporary studio in a crystal cave deep in the Himalayas, far away from the usual distractions. As I was experimenting with some offbeat scales and melodies on my electric guitar, I noticed an unusual audience forming—penguins, of all creatures, seemed to be grooving to the sound.

Just when I thought things couldn’t get more surreal, a figure emerged from the blizzard outside. The man looked like he had been through a lot, and as he stumbled in, the penguins parted to let him through. After catching his breath, he introduced himself as Viennese Cinnamon. With a story as wild as mine, we instantly hit it off.

One week later, after many cups of tea and coffee, and several mind-bending improvisations later, we're proud to present to you our first track together: Fusion.

This track is a true blend of our styles, capturing the energy of our spontaneous meeting and the unique vibes of that crystal cave.

We hope you enjoy it, and while you're at it, be sure to check out Viennese Cinnamon's world of sounds on SoundCloud:

@viennese-cinnamon

Stay inspired,
UPFUSION

Fusion

"Extinction" explores the darker, more profound aspects of life through its minor harmonies, creating a sense of depth and mystery. It's a track that delves into the idea of disappearance and transformation, reflecting the complex nature of existence.

Extinction

Convergence is a nuanced exploration of urban life, unfolding at a deliberate, unhurried pace. This track seamlessly fuses the relaxed rhythms of instrumental hip hop with sophisticated keyboards and evocative guitar solos, evoking the dynamic spirit of a city that never sleeps. Throughout the composition, the organic process of clustering emerges - individuals gathering, ideas intersecting, and energies aligning - set against an ambient backdrop of city sounds, from distant car horns to the subtle hum of the streets. The result is a rich sonic tapestry that vividly captures the vibrant, harmonious complexity of metropolitan existence.

Convergence

Ontogeny is an evocative piece from the album LIFE, weaving the complex and vibrant threads of jazz fusion into a story of survival, freedom, and growth. At its core, a driving bebop double bass sets a fierce, rhythmic foundation, symbolizing the unyielding pulse of life. Over it, fast, intricate guitar solos rise and fall, their fluidity representing the unpredictable twists of evolution, pushing boundaries as they soar beyond the familiar. As the composition reaches its apogee, a lush string section enters, embodying unity and resilience, underscoring the universal fight to preserve life and its endless potential to evolve - not just on Earth, but across the universe.

Ontogeny

Life, the seventh composition on the album LIFE, is a delicious jazz piece. It features soulful rhodes and organ melodies, with layers of vibraphones weaving through the background, creating a rich tapestry of sound. This composition celebrates the beauty and abundance of life, conveying its fruitful nature with dynamic rhythms and harmonious interplay, radiating warmth and positivity throughout.

Water is a charming smooth jazz composition that flows with the essence of Earth's natural harmony. The track features warm, soothing rhodes, an enveloping saxophone that glides effortlessly through the melody, and a sonorous, clicky organ adding depth and texture. Through its fluid, gentle transitions, Water evokes the subtle transformations of our planet, mirroring the serene yet powerful forces that shape the Earth and its waters. The artwork complements this vision, depicting the Earth with its life-giving waters, symbolizing balance, growth, and unity in nature.

Water

Hypnos' Prelude, named after the Greek god of sleep, explores the mysterious D Locrian mode. Inspired by the ancient Locrians, this track highlights the scale's tense and unstable qualities, creating a sound that feels both timeless and contemporary.

Through improvisation on Guitar and Seaboard, it evokes a sense of mystery and reflection. The piece captures the melancholy and unresolved nature of the Locrian mode, blending elements of ancient culture with modern music.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

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Hypnos' Prelude

Erebus, a primordial god of darkness, represents the deep shadows and obscurities of the underworld. This piece evokes the eerie beauty of spectral wraiths drifting in the darkness, conveying a haunting sense of mystery and quiet despair.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Hollows of Erebus

Aphrodite's Allure, the goddess of love and beauty, embodies the irresistible charm and grace that captivates gods and mortals alike. This piece evokes the delicate harmony of a blossoming garden, where every petal and breeze carries the essence of divine enchantment.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Aphrodite's Allure

The Titan of time, Cronus, once a sovereign of the cosmos, meets his inevitable downfall in this evocative piece. Drawing from the myth of his rise and ultimate defeat by Zeus, the music reflects the relentless march of fate. Majestic yet foreboding, this track blends heavy, brooding chords with soaring melodies, symbolizing both the grandeur of his reign and the anguish of his fall.

Through intricate improvisation on guitar and Seaboard, Cronus Fall conveys the tension of betrayal, the weight of power lost, and the cyclical nature of time itself. Layers of rhythmic complexity and haunting harmonies mirror the clash of Titans, while a climactic resolution evokes the sorrowful acceptance of destiny.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Cronus Fall

Uranus' Sky, named after the Greek primordial god of the sky, captures the vast and enigmatic essence of the heavens. This track delves into the vibrant and evocative B Phrygian Dominant scale, celebrated for its exotic and mysterious qualities, crafting a soundscape that feels both celestial and grounded.

Through improvisation on Seaboard and electric guitar, it conveys a profound sense of awe and cosmic wonder. The piece reflects the boundless and mysterious nature of Uranus, seamlessly blending the grandeur of mythology with modern musical expression.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Uranus' Sky

Nemesis, the goddess of divine retribution, embodies the idea of restoring balance and ensuring that justice prevails against hubris and wrongdoing. The name captures both her mythological role and a universal theme of fairness and accountability.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Fates

Nemesis Justice

Poseidon Ocean, inspired by the Greek God, delves into the enigmatic and intense D Super Locrian mode. Known for its sharp dissonances and unconventional intervals, this mode brings an edge of unpredictability and profound depth to the composition, mirroring the raw and untamed power of the ocean.

Built through improvisation, the track combines turbulent rhythms with swirling melodic lines, evoking the surging waves and endless depths of the ocean. The interplay between the instruments creates a soundscape that is both vast and intimate, capturing the duality of the ocean’s tranquil surface and its chaotic undercurrents.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Poseidon Ocean

Expressive velour noir in a D flat Phrygian dominant.

Drums, keys, guitar, and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Noir

The second composition of the AEON album.
Self-evident harmonic landscapes in D Mixolydian.

Drums, keys, guitar, sax and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Axiom

The first composition of the AEON album.
Complex patterns somehow feel effortlessly transparent and true.

Drums, keys, guitar, sax and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Lucid

The third composition of the AEON album.
For all dreamers wandering through the deserts of their minds.
Time slows, colors soften, and every breath feels like a quiet renewal.

Drums, keys, guitar, sax and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Oasis

Spontaneous, jazzy, something you can feel but never keep.

Drums, keys, guitar, sax and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Mirage

A gentle reminder that every sunrise is a new beginning.

Drums, keys, guitar and bass by UPFUSION.
Composed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Dawn

Prism is the moment when presence is multiplied, when the fall of time reveals hidden frequencies within the self. Through this luminous rupture, illusion becomes insight, and the ever-moving torrent becomes a teacher of perspective.

Composed, performed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Prism

Five billion years sounds like forever - until you realize it's our species' expiration date. The sun burns bright and true, counting down to the moment it consumes everything we've ever known. Stars spin in the distance, indifferent to whether we reach them or vanish entirely. Improvised meditation on humanity's greatest deadline: spread across the cosmos or disappear into cosmic dust. The clock is ticking. The universe doesn't care.

Lyrics:

See the sun up burning,
burnin' bright and true,
Got five billion years.

Stars spinnin' 'round,
Each one's got a sound.

Drums, keys, guitar, bass and lyrics by UPFUSION.
Composed, performed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Aeon

Kairos. Not when but now.

The supreme moment when opportunity and readiness converge. Ancient wisdom knew: time has texture. Some moments shimmer with possibility. Miss them, and they're gone. Seize them, and everything changes.

Composed, performed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Kairos

The sum of everything.
Where all the moments of the journey come together as one complete whole.

Composed, performed and mastered by UPFUSION.

Sigma

Experimental music rooted in pure improvisation within predetermined harmonies, brought to life through real instruments, expressive playing, and precision sound engineering in Logic Pro.

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