Spring 2025

fave listenings of this month

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in the pic: Franco Battiato

"musica assoluta" (maggio 2025)

Copy of Daily Drops

Cover picture: Albert Bierstadt, "Emigrants Crossing the Plains" (1869): an oil on canvas painting of emigrants on their way to Oregon, inspired by a fifty-wagon train of German emigrants who crossed Bierstadt's path during his 1863 expedition.

Although it is very difficult to estimate the total number of European emigrants, it is thought that from the beginning of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century, around 30 million people left Europe for the United States.

I reworked in the last days on this not particularly original piece, whose first draft is from 2018.
Femal vocals courtesy by La Boutique Studios Dakar; harmonica by Dust Bowl - Vintage Country.
Composed by Michele Ansani (2018-2025).
Posted on SoundCloud: 2025, March 26

Their American dream *

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Invader

Cast of characters:
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Taylor T5z acoustic guitar, Tom Anderson Custom T electric guitar, Gibson Earle Scruggs banjo, Eastwood MandoCaster mix, mastering, production, and composition
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass, played with a plectrum 
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – harmonica, jaw harp, timpany, hambone percussion, and production editing     
This song began with Stephen, who recorded it on his acoustic guitar and bass to a programmed drum track a few months ago. We were all thrilled to work on it, even though it sat in BandLab as a project for almost a month before Stephen separated the tracks, thus allowing us to trickle in our parts. JJ was first to jump on it, because he could before the tracks were separated, as his part is completely his idea. He added the organ that really set up the entire sound of both dominant sections of the song. 
  Ken was first up to the project once the tracks were replaceable, making the wild, driving beat his own. Inspired by both JPJ and Michael Ivins, Josh laid down his bass line, trying to match Ken's energy. Last, but not least, Mark jumped in with the rumbling timpani. He also added the flavorful harmonica, and unique jaw harp you hear throughout, as well. 
  At that point, Stephen also got the idea to add the hambone percussion at the very end of the song, which we all consider a treat, and after showing us how it's done, Mark volunteered his percussion skills to give it a go. Stephen wasn't done with it, though, and still had some magic to sprinkle. He went in and added the howling electric guitar you hear prominently in the second main section. Also, he added the tempting intro with his acoustic guitar and electric mandolin that looks like a Telecaster guitar. 
  Once it was in the bag, we thought it appropriate for our master mixer Stephen to put it to bed, which he did in his always expert manner. Mark did help with the production, though, as he's very good with editing and spotting mistakes that need to be corrected.
  This is a gift from Stephen to all of us, and you, too. It took a lot of teamwork to make the dream work, as always for Eclectic Collective. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Country Ham (Eclectic Collective)

Mental Health Day$

CAN’T YOU SEE
Vocals: Melissa (Ghosthack) Can’t you see
Brandon (Ghosthack) I don’t wanna go
https://www.ghosthack.de
Lillithe: Arrangement and Production
Paploviante: Remastering


Can't you see

A hopefully peaceful track composed for the 591st Naviar Haiku challenge: https://www.naviarrecords.com/naviarhaiku591-steady-spring-rains/

Haiku:
steady spring rains...
both dream and reality
Mount Yoshino!
— Ōshima Ryōta

Photo by: Soubhagya Ranjan (https://unsplash.com/photos/a-tree-with-green-leaves-YqFqYd_WQHU)

The rain field recording felt inevitable as a starting point—once in place, the chimes followed naturally. Two measures of gentle drones and a few understated piano notes later, and the piece settled into a safe haven. Nothing more felt necessary.

Steady spring rains (naviarhaiku591)

Su Gurdoni - The Seven Sisters (A sardinian night sky)

a kind word costs nothing

I definitely believe Joy Division is the greatest band of all time. Are they on the gold record in the Voyager spacecraft? If not, humanity has made a mistake. Probably just a launch date that was too early!

Freedom from something

2025-05-03 08_52_05

Strasbourg-based photographer, filmmaker, and DJ Hunay Saday blends UK techno with percussive rhythms rooted in memories of Azerbaijani weddings. A former Menthe Poivrée co-founder, she’s played across Europe and featured on Noods Radio, Root Radio, and Knekelhuis. Her Kiosk mix is a heartfelt tribute to her homeland, exploring memory and belonging through ambient textures and traditional sounds.

Hunay Saday @ Kiosk Radio 16.05.2025

Lyrics:

(Whispers in the dark… we are the same…)

In the hush of hidden rooms
We breathe in shadows, bloom in gloom
Your eyes a mirror I can’t escape
Tangled hearts in a secret shape

You speak in codes only I can hear
A language soaked in want and fear
The world would drown us, call it sin
But you’re the fire beneath my skin

This love was never meant to be
But it burns inside the veins of me
Twisted fate, forbidden flame
We wear the scars but feel no shame
In the dark, we are the same
Two broken halves without a name

A bond too deep for light to claim
No guilt, no god, no rightful blame
The night forgives what day denies
In stolen hours, no more lies

Maybe we're wrong but still we feel
This pain is real, this wound won’t heal
Your breath, my pulse — we intertwine
Crossing every holy line

This love was never meant to be
But it burns inside the veins of me
Twisted fate, forbidden flame
We wear the scars but feel no shame
In the dark, we are the same
Two broken halves without a name

We bleed in sync
One heartbeat split in two
No one sees — but I see you
They’d never understand
But still we stand
Beyond their truth, beyond command

This love was never meant to be
Still it sets the sinner free
Twisted fate, forbidden flame
We chose the dark, and not the blame
In the night, we say our names
And vanish into silent veins

(We are the same… in silent veins…)
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Lyrics: NTENSEIFIED
Music & Vocals: NTENSEIFIED

Silent Veins

Original is here: https://soundcloud.com/cylob/you-were-a-great-teacher-1?in=cylob/sets/placeholder-5
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Photo by Pixabay @ pexels.com.

You Were A Great Teacher (Instrumental)

waliking through the field

とりどりの秋草にほふ野の中を友と語りつつ我は歩きぬ
M.I.　(1924-2025)　 (1941年作)

"I walked through the field fragrant with various autumn flowers and grasses, chatting with friends."
Short poem written  by M.I. (1924-2025) in 1941.

walking through the field

new depression altcoin season live recording

I am an amateur musician.
I make music with "Magix Music Maker", because I can play the piano very little.
The singer in my tracks is not a human being. She is a synthesizer software named "Vocaloid Yukari".

walking through the field

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