A subtle orchestration with a soothing and reflective melody

A Calm Reflection

New YouTube movie, I Could Have Lived Differently: https://youtu.be/CUDObEgZ4Do

Soundcloud took this track down twice accidentally because of copyright claims, but we had permission from the label..
This is a string collab with @rooydadofficial https://www.instagram.com/rooydad/

''I could have lived differently" describes the discrepancy between society's expectations and individual dreams and desires. Deep, clean sounds of the cello form the basis for an emotional and building violin melody creating a harmonious, cinematic string composition full of hope, that is characterized by Middle Eastern/Asian influences. I play acoustic violin here and also added cello lines.

The story behind it:
‘In my life, I was always at a crossroads. Between interests and pursuing my dreams and what society and family wants me to do. I could have lived differently. It is about the story of all the people who decide not to be like everyone else in the world. They have the courage to live differently the way they want to live. This is for those who say I will live differently if I go back in time. They go to their dreams without fear; however, Modern life and the world community make all people a completely identical  version and do not respect the different talents of individuals.’
~Armin

Third Single in a string complilation from the 7k! music label. Release 26 May.. on all streaming platforms.

Pre-save Danny Boy(piano solo) 17 June: https://gyro.to/71645DannyBoy

I Could Have Lived Differently

Something To Remember (Op.7 No.10)

Like the smell of rain.
Familiar...
Sometimes sad...
And sometimes hopeful.
This sound smells like rain...

Composer and Piano: Kianoush Koureshi

The smell of rain

Alicja Maciejko 05.10.2023

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photo Michal Grześkowiak 

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A Ways Away

My full medieval album: soundcloud.com/pianissimo/sets/vox-populi
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General Track Notes
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"La Vie Simple" is French for "the simple life". This piece is meant to be a light medieval ode to the simpler things in life. Put on a good pair of headphones and enjoy!

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Instrument Discussion
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Plucked Strings: Gittern, Psaltery, Bass Citole, two more medieval lutes

Bowed String: Jouhikko (melody and backing rhythm), Hurdy Gurdy (drone and rhythmic buzzing), Tromba Marina

Percussion: tympanum romanum, dayre (similar to tambourine), medieval snare, tom, multiple frame drums, shaker

Vocals: male countertenor, female soprano

La Vie Simple

New wars are raging, now in Gaza, I wish I could hug all the people who suffer them in first person, for all the hugs not given. Hold me close.


SI DEBO MORIR

Si debo morir, tú debes vivir para contar mi historia,  para vender mis cosas, comprar un trozo de tela y algunas cuerdas, (hazlo blanco con una cola larga) para que un niño, en algún lugar de Gaza…

mientras mira el cielo a los ojos esperando a su padre que se fue en llamas —y no te despidas de nadie, ni siquiera a su carne, ni siquiera a si mismo— Ve la cometa, mi cometa que tú hiciste, volando arriba  y piensa por un momento que un ángel está ahí, trae de vuelta el amor.

1979-2023 Refaat Alareer

Si debo morir  deja que traiga esperanza… deja que sea un cuento.

Artwork cover by aura.songs

Hold Me Close

watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzp_zwMSVmw

Julia Michaels - Issues // Piano Cover - Chris Jeager

Piano piece. The repeating pattern at the beginning is like a dreamlike trance. I think with somewhat of an impressionist feel, but more syrupy. Started with an improvisation which turned out nicely, so I reworked it into a piece (some melodies were taken from the improvisation without need for reworking!)

Dreaming

Accompanied by a strange mix of relief and sadness, it is with great pleasure that I am finally letting go and releasing my fourth and final movement to my Symphony No. 4. 

It is also my pleasure to announce that Liz Dicker @Liz-Dicker is simultaneously  releasing her beautiful and moving performance of a piano piece I wrote based in part on this final movement.  If you would like to listen to it, please click on this link: https://soundcloud.com/liz-dicker/evie-by-christopher-larkins

I wish it was not the case, but as a result of COVID19, I have been able to invest more time into writing this Symphony than any prior composition. Thus, I think it is only fitting that I dedicate the whole work to the recognition of how much suffering people throughout the world has had to endure as a result of this terrible virus.  

Within the journey of this movement and the Symphony as a whole, there are numerous twists and turns, and just like life, it is far from all smooth sailing. I hope though, that you feel as I do, that there are many passages throughout the Symphony that celebrate life.  But to me, even though this last movement does lament what is lost, it is within the last few bars where the journey finally releases an unequivocal affirmation of the beauty and majesty of life.  

Whatever you glean from the work, I hope its was worth listening to.

The picture for this movement is taken from the exact same place that the picture for the 3rd movement was taken.   The 3rd movement's picture was taken shortly after my neighborhood had been ravaged by wildfire.  This picture was taken a few months later after we had rejuvenating winter rains in Southern California.  As you can see, the hillsides came rushing back to life.  Hopefully, the world will rejuvenate and recover very soon from the ravages of COVID.

As always, thank you for listening and do stay healthy.  
Christopher

Larkins | Symphony No. 4, Movement 4

Architect, artist, assistant professor at the Institute of Architecture of the University of Zielona Góra.
Simple poetic works for piano are original compositions, partly improvised.
I play stage piano Yamaha SC-YC88,  and CLP 635, the songs are raw, I don't process them in any way.
I invite you to listen. I will be grateful for promoting my music.
Alice

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