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Wer ist am Ende der wichtigste Mensch im eigenen Leben? - Du selbst 

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This is the single version of Ride the Storm which was released last year. This is a song about conflict, and about how to deal with it. It is either between two people, or at a bigger level, for example between countries. This could be seen as an attack on a person by a partner or a colleague, or by the invasion of one country by another. The idea of to “ride the storm” is to stand up and defend yourself and not retreat or run away, or appease. But the idea of defending oneself on a beach is also problematic – it shows that you were not in a strong position at the start, and that this needs to be dealt with. Please listen to the full 14 minute version.

STORM

You have a big secret. As you walk around during the daytime nobody can see it. But the pressure is driving you crazy. You have tried so many times to say something but you are afraid of how others will react. You are in limbo, this unsatisfying in-between place.

It’s like you have locked yourself away in a castle in the middle of the forest. Tonight will be different. You are brave. As the sun sets you leave quietly and run through the forest until you reach the last hurdle in your mind - but then lights go on, the sun rises, and everyone can see you. 

You panic and lose your nerve. What will happen when people find out who you really are? You are not ready yet to come out and share your secret, and so you go back and lock yourself into the castle of your mind again. Maybe you will have the strength tomorrow…..

IN LIMBO

A laid back piece - interpret the title as suits you!

TRANSFIGURATION

Part of a group of songs under the overall heading of "The Journey" - astral plane, dreams, afterlife

SILHOUETTE

Rain – an experiment with AI support using my original lyrics. Here are 18 different versions in different genres of the same song, some in different languages. I chose Ukrainian, Vietnamese, German, Dutch and Russian as well as English because on Soundcloud they are the countries which seem to have the most plays. I hope that the translations are ok!

The song lyrics are about the normal person trying to be in, or save, a relationship. Everyone should have a chance. And what can go wrong if you make your move too soon….I suppose a similar theme to “Something Stupid” by Frank and Nancy Sinatra.

This was an interesting project which shows how one set of lyrics can be used in such different ways. Part of the motivation is also to see how people respond to the different versions on SoundCloud where my music has a lot of plays, and see which versions and which languages are the most popular.

Rain 1 – blues rock
Rain 2 – alternative, new age, Icelandic sounding
Rain 3 – Dutch version, techno, dance
Rain 4 – britpop
Rain 5 – classical female, musical/film
Rain 6 – dance synthpop version in Vietnamese
Rain 7 – big band, swing, male crooner
Rain 8 – ska, reggae
Rain 9 – smooth jazz, female vocals
Rain 10 – chilled Ukrainian new age female
Rain 11- nu-metal
Rain 12 – operatic tenor version, duet
Rain 13 – synthpop version in German
Rain 14 – soul 
Rain 15 – dance, Russian
Rain 16 – slow RnB 
Rain 17 – jazz-rock 
Rain 18 – singer-songwriter

15. Rain - Дождь Russian dance

eklektika.berlin is the name of my music project with original songs in various styles in which I do mostly all vocals and instruments. Cellos feature strongly! On my website https://www.eklektikaberlin.com there is info about what is behind each of the songs, and AI artwork. Perform also unplugged versions.

15. Rain - Дождь Russian dance

Steve Lewis

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