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For the past two years I've been writing and composing classical pieces for a quintet (contrabass, cello, viola, and violins). The compositions are finished. It will be recorded live in 2024. I wrote and composed the pieces entirely on acoustic bass and acoustic guitar, transposing for strings.

It has been far more difficult than I thought, but the resulting music is wonderful.

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This needs to be your new favorite thing!

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My full album, THE SOUNDS OF LOVE AND FEAR, is up on youtube.

Link: https://youtu.be/oF8V7Yjg7yk

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Enjoy it and share it.

 

Laren Grey
THE SOUNDS OF LOVE AND FEAR

00:00 Arrival
02:22 Solarumbra
03:32 Rythmia
07:58 Crescent Moon... Coyote Dreams
11:45 Lydmium
18:45 Awaken
21:55 Margareth
25:55 Something There
31:23 Dinner Bell
34:27 Sonrisa
36:43 The Knell
39:10 Canyon Night

Total run time 42:40

Acoustic bass, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, slide guitar, piano, xylophone, tambourine, bass drum, djembe drum, triangle bell, wood blocks

This album is entirely acoustic. No electronic or electric instruments were used on this album.
All music written by Laren Grey
COPYRIGHT © 2021 LAREN GREY 


I began this project on July 6th, 2020, the day Ennio Morricone died. As a fan, I was inspired by his unique lifelong work, and for my own catharsis and edification, I began composing my own ideas. This type of album has been something I have wanted to do for many years.

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I gave myself a set of parameters...

- No vocals, all acoustic instruments. No electronic or electric instruments.

- Minimal instruments with emphasis on acoustic bass and guitar.

- Don't play things too perfect. Allow songs to drag and flow. Allow the pops, dings, and rattles of the acoustic instruments. No over-correcting or overproduced sound. A raw acoustic album.

- Despite minimal instruments, the songs should be unique and capture mood.

- Use varieties of keys and time signatures. Explore dissonance.

- No three-chord folk style strumming.

- The music must be unique, experimental.

All songs copyrighted © 2021 Laren Grey

#soundtrack #acousticmusic #acousticguitar #instrumental

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COMING SOON...

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Title: The Longing

Synopsis:

In a captivating blend of reality and the fantastical, The Longing delves deep into the emotional journey of Ace, a man haunted by visions of past lives, alien encounters, and mystical experiences. Struggling to discern reality from illusion, the story skillfully winds through different timelines and dimensions, exploring reality and the potential paths of life. This intricate and deeply moving story is irresistible, drawing you into its complex world.

Ace's struggle with alcohol abuse, insecurity, his tumultuous relationship with his mother who suffers from a fading mind, and his yearning to understand his place in the universe characterize his life. Entwined with his journey is Judy, a young woman with whom he shares a profound, yet enigmatic love. Together, they become each other's guiding hand towards a new world, escaping their own limitations.

Throughout the novel, Ace's surreal and transformative experiences transcend time and space. He finds himself in various historical and fantastical settings, from the Old West to an alien planet. Each journey reveals deeper layers of his psyche and the true nature of his longing, driving him toward realization and the next step in his journey.

The essence of the story lies in the theme of "longing" - a deep yearning for something that is beyond one's reach in the current reality. This sense of longing is brilliantly captured in Ace's lifelong dream of exploring life beyond the here and now, and in Judy’s need for a larger world, which drives their unrelenting quest for the unknown and the desire to break free from the shackles of their troubled lives.

The narrative explores the complex and fragile nature of human relationships, particularly through Ace's connection with Judy and his mother, the characters and mentors he engages along the way, Judy’s relationship with her father, and the confines of small-town life. These relationships experience emotional turbulence yet rest on a foundation of deep understanding and affection.

In a touching turn of events, the story concludes with Ace's childhood message in a bottle, discovered years later. It symbolizes the fulfillment of his lifelong yearning and the cyclical nature of life and dreams.

The Longing weaves a complex yet beautiful fabric of human sentiment through melancholy, joy, introspective musings, and the quest for significance beyond the immediate. It invites readers to reflect on their aspirations, fears of the unknown, and their relationship with the mysterious, leaving a spark of curiosity that lingers long after the final page.

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