“Man Of The Universe”, by Guildford’s Zachary Mason, is set in a universe that includes a spaceship, aliens, space pirates, and a hero who appears […]
ZACHARY MASON – MAN OF THE UNIVERSE
"Man Of The Universe", by Guildford's Zachary Mason, is set in a universe that includes a spaceship, aliens, space pirates, and a hero who appears to know the universe inside out. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant world of Pulp Science Fiction, the artist has composed a song centred on the adventures of a bold cosmic traveller. The song's basic foundation is Space Rock, with additions of Psychedelic Rock and Classic Rock elements, which gives the recording a retro science-fiction flavour that suits its imaginative theme. The story centres on its main character as he journeys through space in a powerful…
MASSIMO DONELLI-PAOLO ROSSI – ADORATI Spiriti
The poem “Adorati Spiriti” selects a particular story in order to raise a more general question concerning the role that established cultural, religious, social, and ideological benchmarks should play in a world that is changing rapidly; Massimo Donelli and Paolo Rossi examine this question through a concept involving the Native Americans from the Great Lakes area, the narrative point of view being that of Chayton and Tokala. An old Cheyenne man named Chayton, who is approaching the end of his life, sees the younger generation growing up under entirely different conditions. Tokala has now become a part of a modern…
MICHAEL WATERS – We’re Much Better People Now
In "We’re Much Better People Now", Michael Waters adopts a highly reflective style, presenting a melodic ballad that examines the ways in which mistakes, love, and personal growth can transform a person. The song conveys a strong feeling of intimacy, which keeps its themes of regret and redemption close to the listener, and its optimistic outlook imparts a warmth that offsets the more reflective nature of the subject matter. Instead of showing redemption as a dramatic change, the song emphasizes the more subtle concept of growing better as a result of experience, which gives its message a sense of relatability;…
MASSIMO DONELLI-PAOLO ROSSI – ADORATI Spiriti
The poem “Adorati Spiriti” selects a particular story in order to raise a more general question concerning the role that established cultural, religious, social, and […]
MICHAEL WATERS – We’re Much Better People Now
In “We’re Much Better People Now”, Michael Waters adopts a highly reflective style, presenting a melodic ballad that examines the ways in which mistakes, love, […]
STÅLE KLEIBERG – Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament
The orchestral programme presented in Ståle Kleiberg’s Across the Ocean towards a Higher Firmament is carefully organised so that history and human experience lead the […]
INNOCENT DARKNESS – Dominion of the stars
Innocent Darkness adopts in ‘Dominion of the Stars’ a direct and hardware-based method of creating electronic music, the project being developed using Vital VST, Circuit […]
SANDY MARTIN – ICE CANDY
“Ice Candy” shows Sandy Martin in a highly imaginative situation by combining a grand premise with a close and personal musical quality. From the beginning […]
REETOXA Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)
The song ‘Double A Side 2 (Akaroa / Erica And The Stars)’ by Reetoxa lies in an interesting position between personal songwriting and extensive production. […]
PETE KEATING AND THE RENSLOW TRESTLE – LOUDER
Louder” is a song by Pete Keating and The Renslow Trestle in which the pair draw upon the storytelling customs of Americana to deal with […]
STEPHANI EZATOFF – Run On
Stephani Ezatoff gives “Run On” a powerful and serious tone, offering an interpretation of the traditional Gospel hymn which is dramatic yet still retains its […]
FLYWHEEL – I want to join The Fall
The Cork band Flywheel have a real sense of admiration when they tackle “I Want to Join The Fall”, yet they are not aiming to […]
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