"Avalon Lake"
Valhjim

"'But now farewell. [saith King Arthur] I am going a long way
With these thou seëst—if indeed I go—
(For all my mind is clouded with a doubt)
To the island-valley of Avilion;
Where falls not hail, or rain, or any snow,
Nor ever wind blows loudly; but it lies
Deep-meadow'd, happy, fair with orchard-lawns
And bowery hollows crown'd with summer sea,
Where I will heal me of my grievous wound."

         "So said he, and the barge with oar and sail
Moved from the brink, like some full-breasted swan
That, fluting a wild carol ere her death,
Ruffles her pure cold plume, and takes the flood
With swarthy webs. Long stood Sir Bedivere
Revolving many memories, till the hull
Look'd one black dot against the verge of dawn,
And on the mere the wailing died away." 

               — Lord Tennyson, "Mortedarthur."

Valhjim: synthesizers, samplers, and guitars.
Martin Miers: drums. 

Music by Valhjim
© 2023 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Avalon Lake - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

Soundscapes

Here,
 edifices of sound, high towers
 of many-colored harmonics,
 resonant chambers
 
where eagles in flight call their mates
over a tapestry of blue 
mountains.

On the crests of trees,
the wind builds nests,
where songbird shapes 
a summer sky.
             
In the distance,  
echoes from the stars

shape land, 
and cloud,

and sea.

Here,
sound informs the mind,
uplifts the soul.

The moon

ignites
the body.

Music and words by Jim Valero. 

Copyright:
(C)2023 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Soundscapes

The Infinite Moment

Sculptures Of Dazzling Complexity

"The Warrior and the Lady"
Valhjim

In verdant glade where moonlit shadows play,
A valiant knight in armor shining bright,
Doth wander 'neath the stars' soft silver ray,
His heart ensnared by dreams of love's delight.

Upon a hill, a lady fair doth stand,
Her tresses like the dawn’s first golden light,
With gentle grace, she offers forth her hand,
And in their eyes, the flames of love ignite.

Thanks to Martin Miers for his magic drums.

Hope you like this jazzy piece, folks.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind comments. 

Valhjim 

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

The Warrior And The Lady - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

Undercurrents

(C)2023 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Especial thanks to Martin Mier, 
who played drums on this track.

Overtaken By Events - Valhjim Martin Miers

Autumn Song

These days the sky has become a milder blue, 
wrapping the world in sheer transparency 
touching, like the moon touches trees 

with soft fingers, the hours of our lives.
Whispers in the leaves speak of Autumn's 
dreams and the death of sunlight in the west.

Your eyes too have acquired a deep and richer texture:
golden-brown hazel like fields of barley 
swaying in the autumn breeze - they whisper 
a softer melody in the halls of your heart

even after all these years.

Whispers in the leaves speak of Autumn's 
dreams and the death of sunlight in the west.
Your eyes too have acquired a richer texture:

golden-brown hazel like fields of barley 
swaying in the autumn breeze - they whisper 
a softer melody in the halls of your heart

even after all these years.

(C) 2023 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Thank you, Mart, for your magic drums on this one. 

"Autumn Song" is a contemplative and beautifully written piece that explores the intersection of nature, time, and human emotions. Through its vivid imagery and poetic language, it captures the essence of autumn's transformative power and suggests that the impressions of the season continue to influence the human heart and soul over the years. This piece serves as a reminder of the profound and enduring connections between the natural world and the human experience."

Autumn Song - Valhjim Martin Miers

MEDITATION ONE
Valhjim

"Meditation One" invites listeners into a sonic realm where the ethereal meets the earthly, weaving a tapestry of transcendent soundscapes that seamlessly blend guitar, synth pads, and versatile drums. This musical journey unfolds with recurrent harmonies, guiding the audience through moments of introspection and contemplation. As solo guitar lines gracefully dance over the canvas of swelling textured pads, the landscape is further enriched by the subtle interplay of reverse guitar chords, male choirs, and the enchanting whispers of the flute. Each element converges to create an immersive experience, inviting listeners to surrender to the enchanting ebb and flow of "Meditation One."

(Featured in the Album: "Explorations": https://valhjim.bandcamp.com/album/explorations)

Thanks to Martin Miers for playing drums
on this one. 

Listen to it preferably on headphones.

(C)2023 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Meditation One

"Zoic"
Valhjim

"Zoic" immerses listeners in a tapestry of richly textured soundscapes that evoke primordial landscapes. Morphing sound clusters intertwine in a continuous flow, adorned with haunting echoes reminiscent of distant whale songs or the primal calls of prehistoric creatures. 

Amidst this auditory tapestry, hints of avian chirps and the rustle of unseen fauna evoke a vibrant ecosystem teeming with life. Synthesizer pads and bass lines sculpt the passage of time itself, evoking the essence of a bygone era in the enigmatic world of "zoic."

(Featured in the Album: "Explorations": https://valhjim.bandcamp.com/album/explorations)

Hope you like it, folks.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind words.

Valhjim 

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (All rights reserved).

Zoic

"Where  Water Flows"
Valhjim

"Where Water Flows" opens with a deep, resonant tom drum roll, setting the stage for a rich, evocative piano chord sequence. A soulful female voice hums, weaving through the air like a gentle current. The electric guitar soon takes the lead, its improvisations dancing atop the steady piano chords. As the progression evolves into a series of intricate, chromatic jazz chords, the guitar melody soars. The arrival of a bluesy tenor sax adds a moody, melodic depth, before the piece concludes with the same chromatic chords and a high, poignant guitar line, echoing the fluidity and movement of water.

Thanks to Mr. Martin MIers for his magic drums on this song.

Hope you like it, folks.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind comments.

Valhjim 

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Where Water Flows- Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Winds"
Valhjim

"Winds" opens with a haunting melody that floats through a landscape of echoes and unusual spaces. The song soon unfolds into arpeggiated electric guitar chords that gently waver, creating a shifting foundation. 

A pan flute weaves its melody over the guitar, its notes transformed by flangers and effects into a constantly morphing soundscape. A girl's voice enters, carrying a melody that leads into an electric guitar solo, rich with a sense of yearning. 

The piece closes with an intimate exchange between the girl's voice and the guitar, their melodies intertwining in delicate dialogue.

Hope you like it, folks.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind words.

Many thanks to Martin Miers for his magic 
percussions on this piece.

Valhjim

(C)2024 Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Winds - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Desert Twilight"
Valhjim

"Desert Twilight" unfolds with a haunting yet delicate soundscape, blending surreal ambiences and subtly shifting atmospheres. A melancholy violin melody plays through eerily suggestive musical motifs, while a woman's evocative song and altered piano chords add depth. The sound of desert wind blowing enhances the track's introspective, otherworldly feel.

Hope you like this piece, folks.
Thanks for listening
and for your ever kind words.

Valhjim 

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Desert Twilight

"Welleidan"
Valhjim

In the distant past, nestled high in the snow-capped peaks of the ancient world, stood the mythical city of Welleidan. This grand fortress, shimmering with ethereal light, was protected by the legendary magic sword Elarion, forged by the gods themselves. Elarion's power ensured that Welleidan flourished, its people living in peace and prosperity.

However, legends foretold that the city's fate was bound to the sword's wielder, King Arion, whose strength waned with age. As shadows grew and dark forces gathered, a catastrophic battle ensued. King Arion, in his final moments, wielded Elarion one last time, unleashing a devastating power that vanquished the invaders but also sealed the citadel's fate. 

Welleidan crumbled into the mountainside, leaving behind only whispers of its once-glorious existence and the lost magic sword, now buried beneath the eternal snow.

Hope you like this one, folks.
Thanks for listening
and for your very kind words.

Thanks to Martin Miers for the magic of his drums.

Valhjim

(C) 2024 Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Welleidan - Valhjim w/Martin MIers

"Gently Falls The Rain"
Valhjim 

Gently falls the rain in the cool garden
while the soft breeze the bough leaves kisses
with its wet lips. 

I inhale the scent, feel the drops
upon my skin, listen to the sound on the dry
leaves and the damp earth.

O gentle rain, wrap me up in your gentle
streams and your ecstatic sound, fill my lungs
with your cool scent, bring my soul 

to peace and joy. 

(Thanks to Martin Miers for his magic percussions)

Thanks for listening, folks,
and for your kind words.

Valhjim 

(C) 2024 Valhjim (all rights reserved)>

Gently Falls The Rain - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Solaris"
Valhjim

"Solaris" envisions the rising of the sun from dark to dawn. As sub-bass frequencies fade in, so the King Sol makes its slow appearance, supported by choirs and textured synth pads. Voices stream into a space fabric of color and timbres, intertwining, morphing, creating spaces where Sol moves in splendor. 

At the highest point, a vibrant sequencer section follows the sun in its voyage through the galaxy. A soulful electric guitar provides emotional intensity until the voyage of King Sol fades out into the galaxy. 

Hope you like it, folks.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind comments.

Valhjim  

(C) 2024 Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Solaris

"A Soft Cluster of Winds"
Valhjim 

Whirlwind stirring on dry leaves,
softly touching with fine fingers
the fragments of days gone.

A sudden rush of leaves
on the ground: a rustle of autumn
in a soft cluster of winds.

There is a breeze in my hair --
It hums a tune heard long ago
when days were longer

and time streamed slow and easy
like this day when I find myself
in a rustle of autumn leaves

and a soft cluster of winds.


Hope you like the song and the poem, folks.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind comments.

Valhjim on synthesizers, samplers, and guitars.
Martin Miers on drums and vocals.

Poetry and music written and composed by
Valhjim

(C) 2024 JIm Valero (all rights reserved).

A Soft Cluster of Winds - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Mermaids' Cave"
Valhjim


Alone in her cave, the mermaid sings
in bright moonlight her tune of olden times 
and lost dreams, of sailors and shipwrecks, 
of lost ocean streams. . . . 

Hope you like this tune, folks.

Thank you for listening
and for your always kind words.

Valhjim

(Album Cover is a screenshot of actual soundtrack mastering spectroscope of "Mermaids' Cave.," an actual sound stalactite of the music you are listening to.) 

(C) 2024 Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Mermaids' Cave

"Snowflakes Are Falling"
Valhjim

Snowflakes are falling upon window sills,
edges and hedges, red roofs, and white marble
obelisks in parks and public plazas.

Snowflakes are falling over green valleys
and crystal lakes of fantastic ferns
where ripples vibrate in clusters of sound

producing symphonies of myriad textured
harmonies and faerie melodies of spellbound
splendors. 

The sky is a radiant blue.

Snowflakes are falling: 
the moment has become winter 

transparency. 

                                 ***********************

Hope you like the poem and the music, folks.

Thank you for listening
and for your kind words.

Valhjim on synthesizers, samplers, and guitars.
Martin Miers on drums.

Poetry and Music Copyright
(C) 2024 Valhjim (All rights reserved).

Snowflakes Are Falling - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Night of the Nymphs"
Valhjim 

"Night of the Nymphs" opens with a gentle fade-in, featuring synthesizers and sequencers that create a softly evolving, melancholy melody. The electric guitars and bass join in, weaving through the track with a smooth, cohesive rhythm, while the drums provide a steady, understated beat. The female singer's soulful vocalizations add depth and emotion, enhancing the introspective atmosphere. 

Midway, a slide guitar solo introduces a poignant shift, leading back to the initial melodic line. The song transitions to a delicate piano section, where the singer intones a yearning melody, bringing the track to a thoughtful, resonant close.

Valhjim on synthesizers, samplers, and guitars.
Martin Miers on drums and percussions.

Hope you enjoy this song, folks.
Thank you for listening
and for your kind words.


© 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Night of The Nymphs - Valhjim  w/Martin Miers

"Silence: A Fable"
Valhjim

"Ours is a world of words: Quiet we call  
Silence -- which is the merest word of all"
                                     -Al Aaraaf.

 "The waters of the river have a saffron and sickly hue --and they flow not onwards to the sea, but palpitate forever and forever beneath the red eye of the sun with a tumultuous and convulsive motion. For many miles on either side of the river's oozy bed is a pale desert of gigantic water-lilies. They sigh one unto the other in that solitude, and stretch towards the heaven their long ghastly necks, and nod to and fro their everlasting heads. And there is an indistinct murmur which cometh out from among them like the rushing of subterrene water. And they sigh one unto the other."

--Edgar A. Poe, "Silence: A Fable (published 1838).


Dear listener, I hope you like this experimental piece inspired by Poe's mysterious tale.


Valhjim - Synthesizers, samplers, SFX, guitar.
Martin Miers - Drums, percussions. 

Thank you for listening
and for your kind words.

Valhjim 

Copyright: © 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Silence  A Fable - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

Autumn Song - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Wyrmwind"
Valhjim

"Sēon wælcuma, wīsa wyrmþēow,
sang sēon þēow, sweordcyning sǣ,
in þǣm dēopan dūne, draca slēp,
wæpenfȳr þǣre wyrmweardes cræft."


("The old seer, wise dragon-keeper,
sang the ancient song, sword-king’s sea,
in the deep cave, where the dragon sleeps,
the weapon-fire of the dragon’s craft.")

Hope you like this piece, folks!

Thank you for listening
and for your always kind comments.

Valhjim 

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

WyrmWind

"Ziggurat"
The X, Valhjim


In the heart of the ancient city of Ur, atop the grand Ziggurat that pierced the heavens, an ancient rite unfolded beneath the shimmering gaze of a thousand stars. 

Clad in robes of midnight blue, the high priestess raised her arms to the celestial dome, invoking the gods of old with sacred chants that echoed through the night. At her feet, an ornate altar of gold and lapis lazuli bore offerings of rare spices, gleaming gems, and the blood of a sacrificial lamb, its crimson life force mingling with the incense-laden air. 

As the ritual reached its zenith, a hushed silence fell over the assembled faithful, and a luminous figure appeared, bathed in ethereal light, promising prosperity and divine favor to the city for another year.


Hope you like this piece, folks.


Thanks for listening
and for your kind words.


Valhjim 

(C) 2024 The X, Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Ziggurat - The X - Valhjim  - Rik Irvine

"The Deception of the Thrush"
Valhjim


"                                            Shall we follow
the deception of the thrush? Into our first world.

The unheard music hidden in the shrubbery,
and the unseen eyebeam crossed, for the roses
had the look of flowers that are looked at....

And the pool was filled with water out of sunlight,
and the lotus rose, quietly, quietly,
the surface glittered out of heart of light,

and a cloud passed, and the pool was empty.

Time past and time future
what might have been and what has been
point to one end, which is always present."

                                                    — T.S.Eliot

Hope you like this soundscape, folks.

thanks for listening 
and for your always kind words. 

Valhjim — synthesizers, samplers, SFX, guitars.
Martin Miers — drums, percussions.

—(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved). 



The Deception of the Thrush - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Pandara"
Valhjim


On distant Pandara, nestled within a stunning desert, lies a futuristic city that thrives amidst towering, bioluminescent rock formations. These capricious structures, with their elongated windows and grand entrances, serve as homes and communal spaces for the inhabitants.

 The sky above is a mesmerizing tapestry where two suns of a binary star system cast a perpetual, otherworldly glow, while three moons orbit gracefully, visible both day and night. The city pulses with a harmonious blend of advanced technology and organic architecture, creating a unique symbiosis between nature and innovation.


Hope you like this piece, folks.


Thanks for listening
and for your very kind comments.


Valhjim: synthesizers, samplers, SFX, guitar.
Martin MIers: drums.

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved)

Pandara - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Chloe and the Shepherd"
Valhjim


In Arcadia’s whispering meads, where dreams took flight,
Lived Chloe, a nymph with laughter pure and bright,
Her mirth the brook’s sweet song, a pure delight.
One twilight eve, her emerald eyes did light
Upon Lyros, a shepherd youth whose tune
Could weave the night into the dawn's soft light.
Enchanted by his lyre, beneath the moon,
Chloe danced, her steps like blooms in June.

Yet time, a thief, did steal Lyros's breath,
His melodies grew faint, a waning rune.
Bound to eternal spring, Chloe felt death
Approach, as autumn claimed its yearly boon.
Lyros's final note, his last bequeath,
Left Chloe in a melancholy swoon.

Her tears, like rain, brought blossoms to the glade,
Alone she wandered, heart in sorrow's shade.
Their love, a ghostly echo, now decayed,
A harmony of loss in Arcady’s glade.


Hope you like this little mythical fantasy.

Thanks for listening
and for your always kind words.

Valhjim

(C)2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved)

Chloe and the Shepherd

"Multifoliate Rose"
The X, Valhjim

Consciousness is a multifoliate rose that entails an infinite number of experiences. It contains myriads of universes, and is always reaching farther. This song intends to reflect this musically. It consists of various layers of sounds, textures, and rhythms. Lyrics and spoken voice blend into the rhythmic flow and into the listener's consciousness: a Multifoliate Rose.

Thanks for listening
and for your always kind words.

Valhjim

(C) 2024 The X, Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Multifoliate Rose - The X and Valhjim

"The Legions Are  Coming"
Valhjim

"The Legions Are Coming" is a powerful and evocative composition that draws listeners into a world of anticipation and grandeur. The piece opens with commanding staccato percussions and an intense choir chanting in Latinate phrases, creating an atmosphere of both urgency and reverence. As the music progresses, a delicate sequencer and suggestive flute emerge, weaving a mystical texture that ushers in a deeply emotional solo by a female vocalist. Her heartfelt vocalizations are soon joined by a second singer with powerful, Celtic-inspired tones, blending the ancient with the timeless. The choir then returns, their staccato chants merging seamlessly with the vocalists, building to a climax that echoes with the relentless march of Rome's legions.

Valhjim: synthesizers, sequencers, flute, samplers.
Martin Miers: Percussions.


Hope you like this cinematic piece, my friends.

Thank you for listening
and for your always kind and candid comments.

Valhjim 
(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

The Legions Are Coming - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Love of Sequencers"
Valhjim


In a dimly lit music studio, two synthesizer sequencers sat side by side, their LED screens glowing softly in the darkness. One was an old analog model, seasoned and filled with the warmth of vintage circuits. The other was sleek and digital, with cutting-edge technology humming beneath its surface. Though they were from different eras, they were drawn to each other, sensing a connection that transcended their differences. As they began to sync their rhythms, their sequences intertwined, creating melodies that neither could have produced alone. The studio filled with a sound that was both nostalgic and futuristic, as if the past and the future were meeting in perfect harmony.


     As days passed, they learned each other's nuances—the analog sequencer's smooth, organic tones complemented the digital one's sharp, precise beats. Together, they explored endless musical landscapes, their creativity growing with every note. What started as a simple connection evolved into something deeper; they fell in love, not in the way of humans but in the only way machines could—through the perfect synchronization of their circuits, the shared joy of creating something beautiful together. In that small studio, they found a world of their own, where their love was expressed in the language of music, a language that needed no words, only sound.


Equipment Used
Hy-Seq32
Pigments 5 synthesizer
Kontakt 7
Icon Bass
Loom II
Analog Lab V
Spitfire  Rare Flutes
Boom drum machine
Guitar Rig 7
Fender Stratocaster



Recorded at Valhjim Homestead Studio One


Hope you like this little fantasy.

Thank you for listening
and for your always kind and candid words.

Valhjim

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved)

Love of Sequencers - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Shades of Blue"
Valhjim


The light is dim. Figures move in shadow shades of blue. 
Under huge evening skies, soft voices like the breeze caress the night. 


There is  no time but this time.


Hope you like this experimental blues.


Thanks for listening
and for your kind and candid comments.


Valhjim - synthesizers, samplers, guitars.
Martin Miers - drums.


(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Shades of Blue - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Hysterical"
The X & Valhjim

A myriad-layered musical work where filament motifs, like brain dendrites, connect, interlock, and glitter in the dark night of human consciousness. Synthesizers, Samplers, vocals, chorirs, guitars, and a plethora of SFX make up this incursion into the many-layered experiences that comprise human emotion and brain activity.

Thank you for listening
and for your always kind and candid words.

Valhjim and The X

(C)2024 The X and Valhjim (all rights reserved).

Hysteria - The X & Valhjim

"They Spoke No Words"
Valhjim

"They spoke no words
  The visitor, the host,
  and the white chrysanthemum"
                    -- Haiku by Oshima Ryota.

This composition is in response to the NAVIAR HAIKU MUSIC CHALLENGE (555).
https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.naviarrecords.com%2Fnaviarhaiku555-they-spoke-no-words%2F&token=93affd-1-1724339332349

Hope you like it, folks.
Thanks for listening
and for your always kind and candid words.

Valhjim 
(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved)

They Spoke No words - [NAVIARHAIKU555]

"Dripstone Dreams"
Valhjim 

Deep in the ancient cave, a dripstone dreams of ages past buried in time. Shadows move in dense damp, voices whisper, sigh, moan. Dreams move in slow motion; they come and go in the cave from a time when the world was young, and men and women sought shelter inside. Now, their voices, like their presence, are frozen in time and space, somewhere in the universe.

Valhjim - Guitars, synthesizers, samplers.
Martin Miers - Drums and percussion.

Hope you like this son, folks.
Thanks for listening
and for your always kind and candid words.

Valhjim
(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

Dripstone Dreams - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"When Freedom's Lost"
Valhjim

When freedom's lost, there's this feeling
of helplessness, vulnerability, angst.
A void opens its gaping maw, all joy

is lost where vultures gyre in the sky
and a Great Beast devours the human 

soul.

Valhjim - synthesizers, samplers, guitars.
Martin Miers - drums.

Hope you like this, folks.
Thanks for listening
and for your kind words.

Valhjim

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved).

When Freedom's Lost - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

"Star Shower"
Valhjim

In hard times, the stars at night glimmer
against the dark like fireflies 
on a path lost in the evening cold. 

Far in the distance, 
a larger star flicker seems to beckon with its light.
The star, however, has no designs,  

no empathy,

merely a huge celestial body burning itself out
in an indifferent universe until it explodes 
with the force of a million suns. 

Whatever meaning it may hold, it is mine to give.
This is one inalienable right that tyrants 

can never take away.

0911202411:43 AM
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Valhjim: synthesizers, samplers, guitars.
Martin Miers: drums and percussions.

Hope you like this song, my friends.

Thanks for listening
and for your kind and candid comments.

(C) 2024 Jim Valero (all rights reserved)..

Star Shower - Valhjim w/Martin Miers

Valhjim is a music composer with an eclectic approach to different genres: rock, pop, folk, New Age, and experimental electronic music. Greatly driven by imagination and poetic imagery, he combines multiple instrumental textures to fire the imagination of his listeners. 

His more experimental ambience and electronic music is built with layers of suggestive sound textures, rhythms, and melodic lines that stir the imagination into suggestive imagery and worlds unseen, true architectures of sound that open up limitless spaces to explore. Often Valhjim's melodies sail through genre thresholds, crossing over from one genre to another, from neo classcal to electronic, or from jazz to rock or new age.

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