Down tempo psychedelic electronic post rock ￼

Salt lick

Happy Friday to my SC friends. Today’s musical offering is very special to me because it signifies a breaking away from my old patterns. Long story short… old Justin was pretty set in his music making/production routines (solo work belongs on solo albums. Collab work belongs on collab albums. And never the two shall meet). 

But new Justin is proving to be surprisingly more flexible in his thinking; an interesting (I might even go as far as to say… shocking) result of my new paradigm. And while it might seem like a ‘nothing burger’ to most people… the way my brain is wired, this is a huge change… and one I am grateful for.

So today I happily offer my first collab song, also intended for my first hybrid album. The song is called ‘Life In Twilight’… and my guest artist is our dear friend, Carlos Vivanco (https://soundcloud.com/carlosvivanco-1, https://carlosvivanco1.bandcamp.com), offering up the lovely Alto Sax and Guitar you hear in this piece

If you haven’t already crossed paths with Carlos, you are missing out. He is one of the most prolific people I have encountered in my travels. He plays about 30+ instruments, each with impressive skill. And if the instrument doesn’t exist... he creates it himself. And 'musician' is just one aspect of his inspiring and adventurous life. He is a great example of a person who discovered his passions early, and is now living a beautiful life pursuing those passions. We need more people like him in this world, reminding us of what is truly important.

On a personal level, the stuff Carlos has taught me over the years has helped me ease into this new sober life with tremendous grace. The music theory and instrumental lessons have helped make my sonic worlds more sophisticated (and therefore more rewarding to craft). And the moving and breathing meditations (Chi energy exercises) have proven fundamental to my mental/spiritual well being too. Needless to say, he has been a major influence in my evolving life; and I will be forever grateful. 

Carlos, I am honored beyond words that you are the guest artist on my first hybrid album. It signifies a great new direction for me. I’m excited to be on this path, and I’m glad you agreed to join me. 

To everyone else, we hope you enjoy “Life In Twilight”, the first of two new songs with Carlos that will ultimately wrap up my upcoming album “What Color Is Your Paradox?” 

(And yes... this is the last song I still had in the archives from my little break; originally finished on 1/20/2024. It's all going to be new content from here on out). :)

Paradox?

Life In Twilight | Carlos Vivanco & GrevusAnjl

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by Masahiro Yamaguti Makoto Saitou

歌も演奏もうまくはないけどみんな頭の中で補完して聞いてくれたら嬉しいな。I'm not very good at singing or playing, but I'd be happy if everyone could complete it in their heads and listen to it. I'm trying to place importance on the sense of color in the song.

I can't believe it's really night
maybe I was dreaming
in the freezing cold
the stars are crying
When I hold back my heart that can't handle it anymore
Morning will come soon
I feel like my heart is warmed by great expectations.

It's impossible for you to go crazy
maybe I'm dreaming
In my fading consciousness
you are standing
When I hold back my heart that can't handle it anymore
Like reading Grimm someday
Something I never expected wraps my heart

mid night session

Amiss

I'm here with you tonight, are we the best that we could find
And I'm trying not to say what's on my mind.
Cause I have always said, what was in my head
But you know sometimes some things are better left unsaid.

I tell you lies; I tell you lies, I tell you sweet little lies
I tell you that you mean the world to me.
You tell me lies, you tell me lies, you tell me sweet little lies
You tell me that I am the man of your dreams

Although I’m sitting next to you, we’re both so far apart
Too far away to fill our empty hearts
We’ve been living for the moment but the moment’s long since past
We’re running on fumes and the passion’s fading fast

We had our day in the sun
We had a lot of fun
I think we’d both agree that we’re close to done
Circumstances change 
And what used to feel so right
We were caught in the hunger then we lost our appetite

I tell you lies; I tell you lies, I tell you sweet little lies, 
I tell you that you mean the world to me.
You tell me lies, you tell me lies, you tell me sweet little lies
You tell me that I am the man of your dreams

I think the time has come for the two of us to pack up and leave it
I can’t take this lying anymore
I can’t take this lying any more

Lies

brutforce

everythings the same

Everythings The Same

My 2nd Album. Back in 2019.  This was a big step forward for me, the recording was hard but a lot of fun too.  
All Songs written by Will Russell
Recorded at Rose Pro Studio, Buckinghamshire. England
My Thanks to the guys at Trick Cat Records for the Production.

Against The Shore

Western Edge

PureMichigan

One of the plays from the Buendiana cycle, based on the plots and images of the novel "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel García Márquez.

«El brillo mágico del pez dorado del coronel Buendía». Op.16-02. (1983)

Paradise is a dark journey through life, a Ballad disguised as a Metal song, or a Metal song disguised as a Ballad. Plenty of dynamics, with Acoustic guitars in the verses and a heavier chorus with full on drums, distorted guitars and a very powerful harmonized chorus. A bit "Pop Floyd Metal" with a spooky interlude. Boo!

Paradise Radio Edit

@vickmusic.uk
I’m Vick, 26 and I’m based in London (UK) but Often in Sicily,where I’m originally from (Italy) 
 I’m a singer ask me more if u need

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V I C K