by blake | Sep 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
(« Yamagata University Craft-Pal 2006 » by simo100)
« The Miracle Is Worth The Wait » was the 2nd song written for the « 30 Songs for the Sunny Season » project, and was completed on January 8, 2013.
The inspiration for this opus came from conversations held with David, a somewhat peculiar fellow with whom I was sharing living spaces earlier this year. To the best of my memory, the first words he ever spoke to me were « I can guarantee world peace. » Obviously, the statement got my attention and I just had to know more about him. I eventually learned that he was on a mission to build an ultralight, and that, assuming I correctly understood his long-winded stories, world peace would be achieved upon completion of the aircraft. That particular causality remains to be seen, but one thing for sure, there was something strangely beautiful about how he just kept going against overwhelming odds.
It sometimes seems as if many of us have to build an ultralight of some sort, which will somehow transport us to our ideal. David definitely could trust that it was his fate to fly above the hill. Can you believe it is yours ?
The version embedded above was released earlier this year on the « The Abode Of The Blessed » EP.
verse 1
aviator you’re working still
to build your ultralight
when it will fly above the hill
the bird will destroy the night
there’s a new world to establish
a new order to crystallize
a skyward ladder to finish
an uprising to organize
you’re pushing hard, we’ve seen you go
you will get there in the long run
dismiss your doubts you have to know
that you’ll have your time in the sun
verse 2
jerusalem opens its gates
to let you see the golden tree
that patiently for you awaits
you will claim it when you are free
today tomorrow is unclear
yet it’s no reason to worry
to get to the dream that’s so dear
surrender to uncertainty
never give up you shining star
don’t give in to the daily gloom
joy of this life heals every scar
and ripens each fruit to full bloom
verse 3
aviator you’re working still
to build your ultralight
when it will fly above the hill
the bird will destroy the night
chorus
hone your feathers and keep your smile
you have a date with destiny
steady go for the extra mile
and you will soar to liberty
can you trust that it’s your fate
the miracle is worth the wait
bridge
onward to complete harmony
at heaven’s door often you’ve knocked
all of the time never knowing
that the entrance was never locked
last chorus
hone your feathers and keep your smile
you have a date with destiny
steady go for the extra mile
and you will soar to liberty
can you trust that it’s your fate
though the road might not be straight
can it ever be too late
the miracle is worth the wait
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The « 30 Songs for the Sunny Season » series presents songs written in the aim of building a repertoire of originals that require only guitar and vocals, without additional arrangements, and thus can be performed in a busking context.
by blake | Sep 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Press Release:
Sunday September 8th 2013
Morpheus Rising has launched a 30 day Kickstarter Project to raise funds to complete their long awaited second album.
The as yet untitled release, affectionately known by the Morpheus Rising faithful as “MR2” is scheduled to feature around 10 songs, some of which have already been aired live by the band, and all written by Si Wright and Pete Harwood.
The Kickstarter project will raise funds to complete the mixing, production and mastering and manufacturing of the new CD, and backers are offered a wide choice of items as a reward for getting involved, from pre-ordering the disc in standard form; a deluxe version including their name in the artwork; a prop that the band have used live; a part in the next video; guitar tuition with the band’s axemen… and more.
Guitarist Pete Harwood explains, “Kickstarter allows fans to back the project and pledge money towards the projects target figure. If enough people support us and we reach the target in the 30 days, we can push on and get this album finished and out to the fans in a matter of months. An album costs a lot of money to create and manufacture, so we really need the fans get involved and be part of it with us to make it a reality.”
The band are aiming for an official release early in 2014, with the intention that backers of the Kickstarter project would receive their copies of the album and any other rewards a month earlier, in time for Christmas.
More information on Morpheus Rising’ Kickstarter project can be found at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/morpheusrising/the-long-awaited… or the band’s own website http://www.morpheusrising.co.uk/kickstarter
Photo courtesy of Wednesday S
by blake | Sep 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
We are proud to announce the release of the new EP Schizanimus by Amadeus Awad. This is a fantastic new release by some very talented musicians. Amadeus is a Lebanese guitarist/composer/lyricist & mastermind of this release as well as many other projects.
Featuring:
Amadeus Awad ~ Guitars, Programming & Keyboards
Elia I. Monsef ~ Vocals
Gavin Harrison ~ Drums ( Porcupine Tree, The John Orr Franklin Project, King Crimson)
Dan Veall ~ Bass &
Danny Bou-Maroun ~ Orchestration & Additional Keyboards.
Recorded at Broken Records Production Studios (Except drums and bass), mixed by Karim B. Sinno & Mastered by Simon Laham
Artwork by Bernard Bou Kheir
http://melodicrevolutionrecords.com/album/schizanimus
by blake | Sep 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
(« Natural Abalone with conical pearl » by Worldexplorer82)
« Mother Of Pearl» was the last song written in the location where the music for the « The Abode Of The Blessed » EP was composed. Yet, arguably, considering the clear stylistic and thematic distinctions between this opus and the pieces that preceded it, they probably shouldn’t belong on the same album. Assuming that I eventually get the chance to properly record the 8 songs and 8 instrumentals put together during that particular period, « Mother Of Pearl» will likely serve as closing track, announcing what’s to come.
In the context of the « 30 Songs for the Sunny Season » series, « Mother Of Pearl» was the 8th song that I wrote. The music and most of the lyrics were completed by January 21, 2013, but I had no satisfactory words for the bridge until the beginning of May.
The inspiration for the piece stems from how pearls come into being. When a microscopic intruder or parasite enters an oyster, it irritates the mollusk which secretes nacre, also called mother-of-pearl, to cover the undesirable and soothe itself. As the process is repeated and layers are added, a pearl is produced.
However such occurrences can also be interpreted alternatively as follows : when the intelligence that unites and animates all beings needs a pearl, it finds a way to introduce an irritant into an oyster, which will then transform the source of pain into the sought beautiful object.
When I look back on my life there is no doubt that the main incentive that has impelled me to create works of art throughout the years is a psychological trauma that I experienced as a teenager. In a manner similar to that of the oyster which soothes itself by adding layers of nacre onto the irritant, I healed my injured mind through repeated creative processes. Thus, conceivably, this might be one of the ways using which the intelligence underlying all things develops works of art, by creating the conditions that compel beings into action. And considering how ill-equipped I was to face the distressing event when it occurred, it seems plausible that this is also how artists are goaded towards maturity, carrying within themselves the motivation that urges them to give expression to what’s in them.
verse 1
told love was forbidden
i used to play the fool
hopeless and angst-ridden
yet in me you saw the jewel
you cared to make me wise
led me to the river
made sure i saw the prize
across the great water
verse 2
with a dream to fulfil
and a heart to restore
i rowed like a windmill
to reach the other shore
you oversaw the tide
i sought stability
through this purposeful ride
i grew in adversity
verse 3
looking back i’m aware
each moment every day
you have always been there
with me on the journey
years of battle upstream
out of the days of yore
you are the constant theme
the ever open door
pre-chorus
you shape me
make me all
i can be
show me the
better me
whoa-oh-oh
chorus
you know how to make me pure
see me through the whirl
orchestrate the cure
o mother of pearl
my all-embracing oyster
take me in your swirl
add another layer
o mother of pearl
bridge
feed me your potion mother of pearl
relieve my tensions mother of pearl
rouse my devotion mother of pearl
show me the ocean
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The « 30 Songs for the Sunny Season » series presents songs written in the aim of building a repertoire of originals that require only guitar and vocals, without additional arrangements, and thus can be performed in a busking context.
by blake | Aug 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
On behalf of the Melodic Revolution Records Family we would like to extend a warm welcome to Nigel Durham as the new Drummer for Morpheus Rising.
Morpheus Rising is on track to become one of the best NWOBHM bands to come out of Britain in some years and is one of the newest bands to our family of talented musicians.
We believe that the addition of Nigel Durham will make an already strong band even stronger and take them to the next level.
In a statement form the band:
We are very pleased to announce that Nigel Durham (ex Saxon, ex Oliver/Dawson Saxon) has joined Morpheus Rising as full time drummer. Nigel is a fantastic drummer with an outstanding pedigree, and we’re delighted to welcome him into the band.
Nigel played on Saxon’s Destiny album, and several albums with Oliver/Dawson Saxon, including Re:Landed and It’s Alive. We are really looking forward getting stuck into rehearsals with him, preparing current material for the live set and new songs for the album sessions.
We are extremely grateful to the one and only Henry Rogers for stepping in to the breach and filling the drum vacancy for the recent tour with Panic Room, and the Bikes Bands and Booze show last weekend. Without all his outstanding hard work and dedication at relatively short notice, we could not have done these gigs, and we’ve really enjoyed having him as part of the MR gang – even if only briefly!
We’re all looking forward to the new album and a new era with Melodic Revolution Records, and with Nigel joining the band too, we’re really hungry to get cracking. As Nigel says “Can’t wait to get my teeth into Morpheus Rising!”
