The Half Open Door - To Go Beyond

The door is ajar,
a simple push is all it takes,
but dare you step through ?

Heroes, poets and fools have forever wondered
if a new world awaits you ...

through the half open door

MrBouzouki - Oct 2021

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Background
This track appeared as a result of some words in October 2021 that followed on from a similar set of words from 2020. In both cases, they acted as a catalyst for a relatively short orchestral piece piece. So now I have a new series to develop over time entitled 'Metaphysical'.

Again, I feel they are suggesting reaching out to explore the space beyond everyday experience. We really do not know what is on the other side of so many things, trapped by our senses and time itself. But are we  ..... lol

Metaphysical Playlist
https://soundcloud.com/mrbouzouki/sets/metaphysical
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Instrumentation
Viola - Chris Hein Strings
Cello - Chris Hein Strings
High Strings Ens - Chris Hein Strings 
Alto Flute - Chris Hein Winds
Bassoon - Chris Hein Winds  
Concert Harp and Harp Harmonics - GPO5 (Garritan)
St Peter's Choir - Halion 6
Ymir Choir - VSL - Big Band Orchestra

The Half Open Door - To Go Beyond

Paper Plane Dreams (Lyrics by Texo Carmen)

Two steps away (From a heartache)

Just when I think I've got it all together
you come around and knock me down
you make me feel so small
it's sad to think that I'm just your clown

We were mismatched from the start
I always knew you'd break my heart
with you I feel so darn insecure
still the one thing I don't want is to part

Chorus
I'm just two steps away from a heartache
that's the way it always seems to be
you could say sadness is my secret addiction
baby, please don't ever set me free

Proudly written by Faith Elizabeth Brigham
April 2022

Music by JiltedJohnny (Gus)
(2022 - 349.10)

Two steps away (From a Heartache)

Über die See

Stumme Männer stoßen 
die kleine Barke frei
in das Nass des dunklen Moors
Frauen Wehgeschrei

Durch das Nichts
das Boot ganz leise
dem kleinen Rinnsaal folgt
zur großen See 
Anfang der Reise
der großen Reise

Über die See
Fern über die See

dunkel ist es und so still
das schöne Spiel der Harfe
Alles, auch mein tiefer Schmerz   
bleibt zurück ich schlafe

Weiter wirds Gewässer
wird mich schneller tragen
hin zum großen Wasser wo 
wilde Stürme jagen
wilde Stürme jagen

Über die See
Fern über die See

Über die See

The song is a kind of premiere, as it was the first time I accompanied myself on an analog synthesizer and largely avoided digital patches (except beats. ;)). 
Lyrics:

Voice of Wind

Cry of wild riders
shudder me if I hear

Voice of wind blows to me
forever through everything

Whisper in the darkness
will dispell my fear

Spoken words inspired melody
shape the air to poetry

Voice of wind blows to me
forever through everything

Voice Of Wind

The Cascade - a Trip through Time 

From first cry, to last breath,
our thoughts and feelings form 
the cascade we call life.

Day after day, hour after hour,
some grow stronger, whilst others fade,
an endless wave to journeys end
and in the end ...

are we but just a memory ?

Mr Bouzouki Dec 2021

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Background

This track appeared as a result of some words created in December 2021, that followed on from similar set of words in the Metaphysical series.  As before, the words acted as a catalyst for a the orchestral piece. This track is now track three  of the ongoing 'Metaphysical' series.

This track has taken quite a while to arrive but I've finally got an ending I'm relatively happy with. Talking of the ending. it does feature a 'book-end' moment right at at the end that might be distressing to some. You have been warned. 

I must admit I quite like the idea of life being a collection of flowing and interlocking feelings and memories. I also felt I had to have the cry of a baby and a last breath to book-end this track. 

Metaphysical Playlist

soundcloud.com/mrbouzouki/sets/metaphysical
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Instrumentation
Ensemble Strings Flautando - Chris Hein Strings
Ensemble Strings Full Mid (Pizz Tight) - Chris Hein Strings
Solo Viola  - Chris Hein Strings
Romantic Cello - Chris Hein Strings
Solo Bass - Chris Hein Strings
Alto Flute - Chris Hein Winds
Barock Bassoon - Chris Hein Winds 
English Horn - Chris Hein Winds
Bb Clarinet - Chris Hein Winds
Trumpet Ensemble - Chris Hein Brass 
French Horn Ensemble - Chris Hein Brass
Trombone Ensemble - Chris Hein Brass
Tuba - Chris Hein Brass
Snare  - VSL - Big Band Orchestra
Piatti  - VSL - Big Band Orchestra
Cymbal Rolls - VSL - Big Band Orchestra
Timpani Rolls and Strikes - VSL - Big Band Orchestra
Noire Piano - Native Instruments 
Concert Harp and Harp Harmonics - GPO5 (Garritan)
St Peter's Choir - Halion 6
YMIR Choir - VSL - Big Band Orchestra

The sound of a crying baby that is used in this piece was sourced from www.freesound.org and is classed as Public Domain.

 creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

The Cascade - A Trip Through Time

Huge thanks to Iano @Rosarius for the guitar parts and to Bruce on bass... 

Are you ghosting me? Is that your deal?
Is that what this is and how it feels?
And how the hell does that work for you?
Is there guilt, do you have no clue
How it feels to love and care and trust so much
And share your dreams and fears and such
When suddenly …. There is nothing

Chorus
And I think I’ve been mistaken
Are you sick, have you been taken?
Any cause to ease my shame
Cos I really cannot take 
That the mark I left could be so faint 
So easy to erase
Like I vanished without trace

Verse 2
Emptiness, no sound, no sights
A void once filled with excitement
The thrill of the pace and hunger
Their absence strikes me repeatedly
Not once, not twice, with every ping on my devices
Messages not from you scream the truth
You’re not coming

Chorus
And I think I’ve been mistaken
Are you sick, have you been taken?
Any cause to ease my shame
Cos I really cannot take 
That the mark I left could be so faint 
So easy to erase
Like I vanished without trace

Verse 3
I scroll sometimes through the words
Your wrote to me when you saw my worth
No warning of the savage cut
One day warmth, the next day none
Hours of laughter, not pretending
Now a story with no ending
And I swear that I'll delete them all but don't 
Once more succumbing

Chorus
And I think I’ve been mistaken
Are you sick, have you been taken?
Any cause to ease my shame
Cos I really cannot take 
That the mark I left could be so faint 
So easy to erase
Like I vanished without trace

M8
What does that say about me?
That I could be such a fool
What does that say that 
You could be so cruel

Chorus
And I think I’ve been mistaken
Are you sick, have you been taken?
Any cause to ease my shame
Cos I really cannot take 
That the mark I left could be so faint 
So easy to erase
Like I vanished without trace

Vanished Without Trace

Tekst:

Franse zuchtmeisjes

Franse zuchtmeisjes vind ik
überaantrekkelijk
mits natuurlijk geen 60
en lekker bekkelijk

Lekker vlot uit de kleren
trois on the count of three
pony in hun ogen
natuurlijk: Oui cherie

Franse zuchtmeisjes hoor ik
graag zingen in mijn oor
weinig toon, veel adem
en dan uren door

Met zo'n sexy tuniekje
benen bloot er onder uit
ik weet wat buren denken
interesseert mij mooi geen fluit

br
Het liefst geen koude voeten
het liefst geen ruk te doen
het liefst de linker oever
het liefst barsten van de poen

Ref
Heerlijk heerlijk
zo'n Frans fluistersnoepie
tu est drôle, ja
ik vind jou ook een poepie

W13 nov 2012
M 21dec2023

2023 - 381.4 Franse Zuchtmeisjes II

In Your Dreams - an Orchestral Mystery 

Another tick of the clock,
one moment follows another,
But is there space outside reality ?

The beat goes on,
incessant and unceasing.
But while you sleep do you live another lifetime ?

... in your dreams ?

MrBouzouki Nov 2020

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Background 
This track developed from playing a simple arpeggio that you can hear in the pizzicato strings. It ended up examining the space beyond the norm ... lol

Anyway, an interesting little project and the words that arrived from the 'ether'  acted as a catalyst for the music. I'm quite enjoying using orchestral instruments in my storytelling at the moment.

Metaphysical Playlist
soundcloud.com/mrbouzouki/sets/metaphysical
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Instrumentation
Celesta (Bell Piano)- Kontakt Factory Library 
Pizzicato Strings - Albion One (Spitfire)
Violin - Chris Hein Strings
Viola - Chris Hein Strings 
Alto Flute -Chris Hein Winds 
Cello - Chris Hein Strings
The sound of an antique clock FX that is classed as Public Domain is used to add colour and provide a rhythmic pulse  to the track from www.freesound.org
creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

2023 - 381.4 Franse Zuchtmeisjes II

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