Fantasy for Piano, F-sharp minor
Like in the case of my previous ballade, the main theme is one of my oldest one, written on a guitar almost two decades ago, in a secluded house, when I took guitar lessons with my friends under a guise of a senior, eccentric professor who was probably semi-drunk every single lesson.
It came almost seamlessly and it never left my mind, and finally it found a satisfactory growth and expression in a piano composition.
Paul Anthony Romero made spontaneously numerous improvisations on it (He received it with a bunch of other musical themes), and a lot of those variations ended here as a homage to him, as this work is dedicated to him.
Initially the theme was planned as an initial statement in a nocturne I was writing, preceding the main theme, but after Paul's suggestion I separated the two distinct themes and decided it was best to let them grow separately.
The fact that I developed one of my oldest melodies with a superb composer and pianist, and a musical inspiration since high-school, makes me beyond blessed and happy.
The watercolour artwork, like in all other released compositions, is done by Vanja Kalemba.

Fantasy for Piano, F-sharp Minor

Enregistrée à Saint-Lô (Normandie-France) le 17/08/2023
New Release le 30/10/2023
New release le 20/03/2024

Water Flows (Original)

Composition (Original)

Translation below
Notwithstanding the hypothesis
That she has eyes of embers
And although she attests
To be a famous pest
That this dashing speech
Nevertheless tiring

Words that sound good
Who makes it good for you
Your breasts tickle
At any age

It's thanks to the rainbow
That his mouth is honey
At the Judas tree
That she is so naked
As Voltaire said
It's not on earth

Wind in the sails
A star is beautiful
The error is a web
At any age

Entered into poetry
By homeostasis
I kiss this muse
Which in fact amuses me
And if these few words
Cause you some pain

As Diderot said
This guy is too
Notes like a pro
At any age

If it doesn't make you laugh
If it doesn't mean anything
If it makes you swoon
The pawn I defeated you
In verses today
Everyone is reduced

Half understand
Sleep in Poitiers
And get off
At any age

Hypothèse (Original)

Margalla Winds

Romance For Piano, B-flat Lydian (Main theme- work in progress)

Impromptu For Piano, G Major (Main themes - work in progress)

This improvised solo features my dual digital pianos (one with internal arpeggiator active, the other played simultaneously free-style -- as a  regular piano) accompanying a prior improvisation made in my "Ethereum" acoustic metal-percussion studio.

Dual-Digital Pianos with Ethereum (ZOOM H6-374)

"Parashakti Saraswati   Jai Ma
Kali Ma,   Durge Ma,   Lakshmi Ma,   Shakti Ma
Om Ayeem Hreem Kleem Chamundayei Vicce Namaha"

Singers & players : Ian Koeller https://soundcloud.com/ian-koeller (drums), Patrick McAndrew https://soundcloud.com/yogipatrick (lead electric guitar), Chris Brown (lead acoustic guitar), Greg Alexander (harmonium), Isaiah Kiley (veena, flute), Simha Bode https://soundcloud.com/simha-bode (percussion), John Hunt (djembe), Benj Spound (tablas & mridanga), Charlie Braun (synth), Prem Prakash (khartals), Stephen Fortner (organ), Robbie Moonloud (piano), Robin Hanbridge https://soundcloud.com/chaga-robin (didgeridoo), Niranjan (bass, rhythm guitars).  Singers: Ambika https://soundcloud.com/lesley-ambika-gibbs, Greg Alexander, Alexandra Martin https://soundcloud.com/flybutterflyfly, Shivani, Yogi Mukti, Lisa Mase, Julia Martin, John Hunt, Sara Paton, Kayla Dewey, Savitri, Jen Canfield, Allie Bauer, Patrick McAndrew, Jesse Taylor, July Saunders, Jackie Burrell, Kathy McNames, Brandy Oswald, Simha Bode, Janaki, & Niranjan.

Mixed by Charlie Braun at "Other Side Of The Tracks Studio", Westhampton, Massachusetts (2017).  Basic rhythm tracks recorded by Kyle T. Rose at "KTR Recording", Burlington, Vermont (2014).
Music by Niranjan Arminius.  The "Chandi Mantra" (traditional).
Copyright © 2020 Niranjan Arminius

Parashakti / Chandi Mantra

Parashakti Saraswati   Jai Ma
Kali Ma,   Durge Ma,   Lakshmi Ma,   Shakti Ma
Om Ayeem Hreem Kleem Chamundayei Vicce Namaha

Players : Ian Koeller https://soundcloud.com/ian-koeller (drums), Patrick McAndrew https://soundcloud.com/yogipatrick (lead electric guitar), Chris Brown (lead acoustic guitar), Greg Alexander (harmonium), Isaiah Kiley (veena, flute), Simha Bode https://soundcloud.com/simha-bode (percussion), John Hunt (djembe), Benj Spound (tablas & mridanga), Charlie Braun (synth), Prem Prakash (khartals), Stephen Fortner (organ), Robbie Moonloud (piano), Robin Hanbridge https://soundcloud.com/chaga-robin (didgeridoo), Niranjan (bass, rhythm guitars).  Singers: Ambika https://soundcloud.com/lesley-ambika-gibbs, Greg Alexander, Alexandra Martin https://soundcloud.com/flybutterflyfly, Shivani, Yogi Mukti, Lisa Mase, Julia Martin, John Hunt, Sara Paton, Kayla Dewey, Savitri, Jen Canfield, Allie Bauer, Patrick McAndrew, Jesse Taylor, July Saunders, Jackie Burrell, Kathy McNames, Brandy Oswald, Simha Bode, Janaki, & Niranjan.

Mixed by Charlie Braun at "Other Side Of The Tracks Studio", Westhampton, Massachusetts (2017).  Basic rhythm tracks recorded by Kyle T. Rose at "KTR Recording", Burlington, Vermont (2014).
Music by Niranjan Arminius.  The "Chandi Mantra" (traditional).
Copyright © 2020 Niranjan Arminius

Parashakti / Chandi Mantra (Charlie Braun Remix)

Do Your Best

Words spoken by Maharaji, put to music (from the words of Neem Karoli Baba, known as "Maharajji". adapted by Jai Gopal, and cited in "Miracle of Love" by Ram Dass). Players & Singers: Jesse Taylor (lead guitar), Alexandra Martin (vocals), Ambika (vocals),  Robbie Moonloud (keyboards), Niranjan (vocs, bass, & rhythm guitar). Music by Niranjan Arminius (2016).

Maharaji

[NOTICE: I am now ALSO posting new albums to "herbleff.bandcamp.com"--available there for free adless casual listening and also downloadable.]
 Retired Psych prof w/ specialties in creativity, psych of art, and environmental/utopian psych; strong interest in percussion improvisation most of my life.  Now making electro-acoustic music almost full-time.  [Note on instrumentation and recording:  I have three sonically connected music studios:   (1) a basement area with acoustic and electronic drums,  marimba, synthesizers,  chimes + sundry odd percussion, and several gongs; (2) a room filled with a wide range of musical bowls (singing and otherwise), hanging chimes and gongs,  large metal drum,  tuned pipes, electronic percussion, and vibraphone + crotales set; (3) an electronic "finishing studio" with all sorts of synthesizers, my master mixer, effects devices,  a cd recorder, and two music computers.  I use several portable digital recorders (with both internal and external mics) for all acoustic recording and to sonically interconnect the three studios.  All of my recordings are built from "live" sessions with effects mostly integrated into the playing process.  I generally record a dozen or more finished cd tracks per week and periodically select some of my favorites for internet uploading.   My main goal in this is to enjoy life, grow musically, and share what I create with anyone who cares to listen.  [Update note, summer 2023:  I have recently added a pair of digital pianos that are promising to transform my  musical life.  Stay tuned, both here and on my Bandcamp site.].

Dual-Digital Pianos with Ethereum (ZOOM H6-374)

Herb L

Related tracks