Tarot II: the numbered journey is the partner to Tarot I: The Fools's Journey. Tarot I covered the Major Arcana, Tarot II covers the Number Cards. There is also a sense of this being a revisit of a much earlier album called The Life Complex. Tarot I: The Fool’s Journey The Life Complex The Number … Continue reading Tarot II: the numbered journey
Author: Benedict Roff-Marsh
Jake Cropley – Song Catcher
Jake Cropley is a client and friend. I am his Mix Engineer & Record Producer, which often translates to Manager, and odd jobs guy. This is The Way. Jake came off the road after a year with The Wiggles, playing guitar/bass and doing road crew tasks. Jake got a mention at the ARIA Music Awards … Continue reading Jake Cropley – Song Catcher
Phases I-IV
Phases I-IV was written more as private music for a purpose - a kind of Sleep Music that is more interesting than usual. This may make it less interesting for others. Therefore the album is offered for $1 (or more if you like). The concept is similar to my Versions album. I wrote one piece, … Continue reading Phases I-IV
Prayers for those in the Vale Of Tears
The "Vale Of Tears" is the Biblical euphemism for the joys of living - only "joys" may not be the best of words. I wish I could save people from their pains and silly mistakes but sometimes all one can do is step back and let people get on with it. If you enjoy the … Continue reading Prayers for those in the Vale Of Tears
Blurred Hands
Blurred Hands became the album name because in many ways the concept of this record was always blurred. Initially, I thought of each track being a putting together of things that don't belong, Zen Monks drinking alcopops, etc. Over time tho I felt that was a bit thin and let the track ideas broaden somewhat. … Continue reading Blurred Hands
Half Cubed
Half 3 is a slightly experimental album with some similar traits to things I have done before. The album is presented in a sequenced format so you get one track which is the ten parts crossfaded. The parts are not named. If you enjoy my musicplease be sure to purchase at my Bandcamp (from $5) … Continue reading Half Cubed
Songwriting Basics in Very Practical Terms
Videos I made for Higher Hz covering the basics of Songwriting, Composing, and Mixing. There are a lot of other videos on the Higher Hz YouTube as well, mostly product reviews, but with a lot of training embedded. Songwriting: Basics of Harmony - music theory https://youtu.be/01Tm2sGeIbI Article: What are chord progressions? Music theory simplified (higherhz.com) … Continue reading Songwriting Basics in Very Practical Terms
Who Do I Serve?
Most people offering services try to be everything to everybody all the time. I do not. I know that there are people who I can serve really well. I also know there are people with whom I am not a good fit. If it impresses/offends you that I used the word "whom" that is probably … Continue reading Who Do I Serve?
Heart at Sea
Heart at Sea is New Age Sleep Music. Therefore please play it softly and don't go expecting drums, rousing choruses, or MIDI orchestras hammering away. The progression of tracks is deliberately set to help allow for a more restful state. Perhaps don't operate machinery - I only say that to cover myself as in no … Continue reading Heart at Sea
The Eternal Eternity of Mechanism
The Eternal Eternity of Mechanism was very much a case of art imitating life. The story started as a generic man vs machine thing but it morphed into being a lot more personal. I was thinking about how much music has become trapped within the grid of fear, as expressed through an obsession with making … Continue reading The Eternal Eternity of Mechanism