"Still Blues" (Jack Miller)
J Dulva
(c) 2023 Cenote Music

Musings from a Coastal Prairie

Still Blues

Lean back and enjoy. Expect more sunshine.

What would i do

An instrumental progressive rock, instrumental, alternative.

Desconsiderada

In Another Dimension, progressive rock*

Why Are You Always Hiding

Trazy Crain

This remastered album is the musical journey accompanying the harrowing events of Book 3 of "Hinter uns das Land" ("Behind Us The Land"), a poignant novel by Frank Talmon l'Armée. As the war closes in, the Feyerabend family, along with countless others, is forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to flee their beloved home in East Prussia. This collection of 16 tracks captures the emotional turmoil and the perilous journey that unfolds, painting a vivid sonic picture of a family caught in the midst of historical upheaval.

Book 3 plunges the listener into the chaos and fear of the final days of the war in East Prussia. The once-familiar streets of Danzig (now Gdańsk) become a haunting labyrinth of desperation and uncertainty as Inge and her family navigate the treacherous path to the harbor. The music reflects the growing tension, the ever-present threat, and the agonizing choices forced upon those seeking refuge. You will sense in the music the desperation of many refugees, but also their determination to survive.

The journey culminates in the boarding of the "Lappland," a vessel overflowing with refugees, all carrying their own stories of loss and hope. As the ship embarks across the vast and unforgiving Baltic Sea, the music evokes the vastness of the ocean, the precariousness of their situation, and the uncertain future that awaits them. You can hear in the sounds the inner turmoil of the characters: the children who do not yet fully comprehend what is happening and the adults who try to hold on to hope in the face of unimaginable fear.

From haunting melodies that echo the emptiness of a lost home to surging orchestrations that mirror the turbulent sea, this soundtrack captures the full spectrum of human emotion in times of war. Moments of quiet reflection are interspersed with powerful, driving rhythms, reflecting the resilience and determination of those who refuse to give up hope, although they know their lives will never be the same.

This musical collection offers a unique and immersive experience, drawing the listener deeper into the world of "Hinter uns das Land." It's a testament to the enduring power of family, the unwavering human spirit, and the search for peace amidst the ravages of war.

In the Shadow Of Hunger (From the Original Novel Soundtrack)

The Seagulls are here.
They turn around the bell tower.
Dara is swimming below the cliff. 
She looks happy.
The Rain-Wall is quiet. 
It happens often in the morning.
I watch the sea. 
I've nothing better to spend my days.

The Seagulls suddenly go back to the sea.
I guess there must be something there to see.
A group of fish? A boat maybe?
Are we on our own in this damned country.

I scan the horizon.
Beyond the Rain-Wall. I see nothing.
Dara is playing with the dolphins. 
They look friendly.
I close my eyes. I hear the wind.
Growling. I freeze.
The top of a building 
Crashes quickly down to the sea.

The Rain-Wall suddenly goes wild. It’s crazy. 
I guess there must me a reason to this.
A God, angry? The Weather, cranky?
Are we leftovers in this damned country.

Are we leftovers in this damned country?
I guess there must me a reason to this
A God, angry? The Weather, cranky?
Are we leftovers? I see nobody.

What would i do

Zymonic