Using a range of synths and samples, here is my orchestration for 'FRONTIER', a sci-fi inspired work based on a repetitive structure and gorgeous melody by Stuart Emmerson.

Follow the journey of a brave astronaut on his first voyage into space.

Music by Stuart Emmerson
Orchestrations by Aron Sood
Image by Alex Wilcox

FRONTIER

drift

[Verse 1]
I left the back door open, to hide what's coming next
Her sheets need changing but she's never sleeping in her bed
What's in her head is keeping you away from your friends
Dogs dinner's in the basket, told you we'd lost the plot
But that's what hope is not she'd lost it at 12 on the dot
Hot property on the surface, dead like the letters left inside
And with nothing defined

[Verse 2]
I see your thoughts are cracking
Your shadow hits the floor
I say I'm changing but your thoughts ain't holding out for more
You took the ladder from me, hoping to fix yourself again
You brought nothing but the same

[Pre chorus]
Her city walls are burning
Mutiny within
Attrition's revolution
Because attractions give in

I've been on the line
Waiting for the call
But she gave me nothing
Until the war was sold

[Chorus]
I'm older now my white hair shows
My beard is long but not as bold
Don't bring me back
Don't bring me back
Why's my new age on hold, why's my next place on hold, she sold me to the world, that Hokum Girl
Don't Bring me back
Don't Bring me back
credits
released February 21, 2020
Vocal, Lyricist: Taiwo Oshodi
Guitar, Lyricist: Zaraq Khan
Guitar, Bass: Alfie Ratcliffe
Drums, Vocal: Cameron Chandler
Vocal: Maxane Keogh
Producer: Tycho Niessen

Recorded at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.

Hokum Girl

Vermillion and The Moon  are an alternative rock student band formed in 2018, with influences including The Rolling Stones, Franz Ferdinand, and The Strokes.

The line up consists of lead singer  Taiwo Oshodi [writer], lead guitarist Zaraq Khan [writer], rhythm guitarist Maxane Keogh [backing vocals], drummer Cameron Chandler [backing vocals], and bassist Alfie Ratcliffe [second guitar]. The five members met at the University of Birmingham where they are currently studying.

Hokum Girl

Vermillion and The Moon

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