Markus Grandpré
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By The Moonlight
Dear Marcus, in composing this music, I aimed to capture the feeling of a restless, driven walk under the moonlight:
Clouds as dark as death.
Only your soft, sacred breath
could chase them away.
Yet you never came
when loneliness called your name.
Here I walk astray.
The moon’s cold, distant glow casts this world in a different light, giving it a clarity all its own. But it’s not just the light and clarity that stir something deep inside. There are also the darkest shadows you walk through, and the darkest clouds that move swiftly across the moon, along with a quiet urge in every step, as if walking on might bring you closer to something you long for, but stays forever out of reach-while the heart keeps pounding on.
Yours, Markus
#MarkusGrandpré #SynthesizerMusic
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Diving Into the Shallow Depths of the Universe
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Captain James T. Walrus was tired-bone tired. Back in the day, exploring alien life forms lit a fire in him. But now? Now it was just another long shift in the cold vastness of space. He’d had a talk with Admiral Penelope Bullock and laid it out, plain and simple-he wasn’t getting any younger. All he wanted now was to visit humanoid civilizations only-none of those wild, mind-bending life forms...
Yerena
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Since your fond farewell, I have lost your gentle scent. All rooms are empty. #MarkusGrandpré #SynthesizerMusic
Subharmonic Dream #2
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Another Descent
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Once a beacon of attraction, Now a mere illusion, as anger resides. Once revered among peers, Now a mere disaster, where she hides. Like deer hunted to exhaustion, Affections fade into the darkest kind. When she shivers alone at night, She leaves no trace behind. Another descent, a tragic truth, Only sorrow and a merciless fate. Her heart, now a silent mourner, Grieves for love that came too la...
Emergency On Solitude VI
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Emergency on Solitude IV [Lieutenant Commander James T. Walrus] I am sending you this message from the orbit of an uncharted planet. My ship, Solitude VI, is failing! Oxygen is low, and most systems are breaking down. I am preparing for an emergency landing. So I need you to listen to me, before it is too late! [Commander Paula Rodrīguez] I am receiving your message. What is happening out there...
Subharmonic Dream #1
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Cosmic Embrace #7
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Cosmic Embrace #6
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Cosmic Embrace #5
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The Pleiades, "Sterope"
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by Larry G. DuBoise (Shawnee, USA) and Markus Grandpré (Konstanz, Germany) Also see: www.youtube.com/@l.g.duboise1448 #LarryGDuBoise #MarkusGrandpré #SynthesizerMusic
The Pleiades, "Celaeno"
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by Larry G. DuBoise (Shawnee, USA) and Markus Grandpré (Konstanz, Germany) #LarryGDuBoise #MarkusGrandpré #synthesizermusic Also see: www.youtube.com/@l.g.duboise1448
Sternenstaub #3
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III. The Real Stardust During a balmy summer on Sol III, a small family spent a delightful afternoon at the white banks of the Baltic Sea. As the local star gradually descended in the western sky, the adults began to prepare dinner, keeping an eye on Ausma and her elder brother Gatis playing and romping on the sandy shore. The setting sun started to paint the cloudy sky with vibrant colors, and...
Sternenstaub #2
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II. Counselor Faber _"Counselor Faber, counselor Faber -"_ Sitting here, surrounded by the cold walls of this sterile lavatory on Soto XII, I can’t help but chuckle bitterly: Have I finally reached the end of the universe? Or am I just dancing on the edge of my own folly? The last months were filled with tedious conferences, numerous journeys, and soul-draining hypersleeps-bound by ridiculous e...
Sternenstaub #1
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I. The Realm of Dust From her small pod, Science Officer Mallory N'Dour witnessed the catastrophic demise of space station Unique VI, statically positioned in one of the farthest areas of the known universe. With a massive explosion, a hot and glaring plasma ball tore the local vacuum apart as the station completely vanished. Space and time appeared to boast their mouths wide open, pulling the ...
The Movements of Avidyā, 5th Movement, "Greeting the Lowest Low"
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The Movements of Avidyā, 4th Movement, "Aspiration and Attitude"
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The Movements Of Avidyā, 3rd Movement, "A Fleeting Scent"
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The Movements of Avidyā, 1st Movement, "Promise and Conceit"
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Cosmic Embrace #1
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Through a Starlit Field
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New Winter Moon (Jam Session)
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Alien Chatter #6
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The Pleiades, "Alcyone"
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @ccjmusic
    @ccjmusic 4 дні тому

    I LOVE IT Markus! Everything in it enhances the overall track. Definitely a great example of someone knowing how to create great music. Nothing extra, nothing missing.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 4 дні тому

      Dear Colin, thank you so much for your comment. Alas, I know nothing. I just do until I like it. Yours, Markus

    • @ccjmusic
      @ccjmusic 3 дні тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre You only think you know nothing because it is instinctual Markus.

  • @IntraMoeniaArt
    @IntraMoeniaArt 4 дні тому

    The production on this track is top-notch. The synth work is incredibly rich and textured, and the drums provide a solid foundation for the music. The mix is clean and crisp, and the overall sound is really polished. The combination of the dark lyrics and the upbeat production creates a really interesting contrast. Great job, Markus!!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 4 дні тому

      Thank you for your profound comment, dear Markus.

    • @IntraMoeniaArt
      @IntraMoeniaArt 3 дні тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre My pleasure dear friend!!!

  • @SimpleHold
    @SimpleHold 4 дні тому

    Wonderful sound and feeling, Markus! The melody carries emotion, and the other sounds are really interesting and catch my ear without overpowering the melody. It’s a nice balance!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 4 дні тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words, dear Jeremy. I managed to get a lot of details right in this piece of music, even though I didn't spend that much time with my synthesizers last night. I like the bass best, sometimes it sounds a little bit like _Daft Punk_ (see [1]). Yours, Markus [1] ua-cam.com/video/ySLc8gZ3oEc/v-deo.html

    • @SimpleHold
      @SimpleHold 4 дні тому

      There is some quality of your synths that I always find pleasing. Maybe the harmonic content, but there is always a “living” sound in the synths. Almost like they could breathe. That’s one facet of your music that I always enjoy.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 дні тому

      Dear Jeremy, I understand what you're writing, but I can't tell you exactly what you mean. At a certain point I have the feeling that my synthesizers develop a life of their own. Then they start to swing and influence each other with their swinging. This leads to very strange situations in which I can no longer control all the subtleties and refinements I hear. At this point, I can only marvel. I think this behavior is typical for an analog sound machine or an assembly of different analog sound machines. Perhaps this is also the reason why purely digital music, electronic music which is more calculated than stimulated, tends to be perceived as colder and more brittle. Yours, Markus

    • @SimpleHold
      @SimpleHold 3 дні тому

      That’s it. The analog quality.

  • @fxtreffer
    @fxtreffer 5 днів тому

    Nice sequenc/rythm! Cool song 🙂

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 5 днів тому

      Danke lieber Frank für Deinen netten Kommentar. Liebe Grüße, Markus

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth 5 днів тому

    Toll! Toll! Toll! Oder Tora! Tora! Tora!? Oder Toga! Toga! Toga!? Egal, ich mag's sehr. Schöne New Wave Stimmung.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 5 днів тому

      Ich nehme: "Tora! Tora! Tora!" 😀 Vielen Dank für Deinen lieben Kommenar. Viele Grüße, Markus

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 4 дні тому

      P.S. ua-cam.com/video/ONC80AMm6aI/v-deo.html

  • @nolake
    @nolake 5 днів тому

    Very nice and intriguing signature sound in this track. Sounds like a police investigation in some thrilling movie.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 5 днів тому

      It's just a walk in the moonlight, dear Fred 🙂 When your heart isn't just pounding for exhaustion only. Yours, Markus

  •  5 днів тому

    Beautiful track Marcus! 👍👍👍

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 5 днів тому

      Thank you, dear Tomas. Have a nice day. Yours, Markus

    •  4 дні тому

      My pleasure!

  • @tarafly67
    @tarafly67 5 днів тому

    WhouOOOOO ! C'est un excellent morceau Markus ! Là tu déchires avec ce son. ❤ ❤ J'adore cette noirceur lancinante et terriblement enivrante. Il ne faut pas beaucoup de notes de musique pour faire un excellent morceau et j'adore ce leitmotiv 💥💥

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 5 днів тому

      Chère Tara, dès l'enregistrement de la musique, j'ai remarqué que je n'avais effectivement pas besoin de beaucoup de notes pour décrire l'état actuel de mon âme. Je suis très heureux que tu aies remarqué ce fait et que tu me l'aies laissé en commentaire de ce beau morceau de musique. Merci beaucoup ❤ Avec mes meilleures salutations, Markus

  • @IntraMoeniaArt
    @IntraMoeniaArt 11 днів тому

    This electronic music track is a true sonic journey through the fantastical world of Captain James T. Walrus. The music perfectly captures the nostalgic and adventurous atmosphere of the character, transporting us into a world of space exploration. The track is rich in detail, with ambient sounds that evoke the vastness of space and pulsating rhythms that suggest the adrenaline of adventure. The lyrics, with their engaging narrative, allow us to immerse ourselves in the protagonist's mind and share his emotions and hopes. It's a track that invites active listening and the discovery of a fascinating sonic universe. The lyrics of the track are a science fiction narrative that introduces us to Captain James T. Walrus, an old space explorer tired of extreme adventures. The captain longs to return to exploring only humanoid civilizations, rejecting the stranger alien life forms that make him feel out of place. His nostalgia for the old days of glory and adventure is evident, as is his hope of reliving those emotions during his next mission. This electronic music track is an immersive experience that transports us into a world of science fiction. The music and lyrics combine perfectly to create an emotional and narrative atmosphere. It's a track that invites active listening and the discovery of a fascinating sonic universe. Well done Markus!!!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 11 днів тому

      Dear Marcus, I just read your comment, and I’ve got to say-it hit me where it matters most. It stirred something inside me I thought had drifted off ages ago, lost somewhere out there in the deep between the stars. Who could’ve guessed that a piece of music-just rhythms and sounds-could get so close to home? The way you describe it-the empty echoes of space, the pulsating beat driving forward-it’s like you’ve been riding along with me on every lost mission, tuning in to my thoughts. Your words stirred up old desires for perfection I’d tried to push aside. And now, I’m gearing up for another sonic journey, still holding onto a small hope that maybe-just maybe-I’ll create something really good. Who knows? This next adventure might just spark those adrenaline fireworks again. Sincerely, from the boundless cosmos, Markus

  • @HansiModular
    @HansiModular 12 днів тому

    Ah - einer der Konstanzer Hotspots? - schöne Musik, Markus!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 11 днів тому

      Ein alternativer Konstanzer Hotspot sogar! Danke für Dein Lob. Liebe Grüße, Markus

  • @ccjmusic
    @ccjmusic 12 днів тому

    Love the energy in this Markus! This is a great location to “people watch”. It is funny how something as mundane as walking can be entertainment for others when in the right context.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 12 днів тому

      Yes, so much for self-reflection and self-identification 🙂 I love your nice comment, dear Colin. Thank you very much. Yours, Markus

  • @SimpleHold
    @SimpleHold 12 днів тому

    I enjoyed the music and the plot in the description. Fantastic synth tones soar right through me. Great work, Markus!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 12 днів тому

      Thank you very much, dear Jeremy.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 12 днів тому

      Dear Jeremy, because English is your first language, I would like to ask you again, if the text in the description is okay? Can you connect to the story without interruption? Or is my wording too bumpy to do so? Yours, Markus

    • @SimpleHold
      @SimpleHold 11 днів тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre the writing flows very naturally. Sometimes a translated text has the feeling of a translated text, but your text is natural and direct, like it was conceived in English.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 11 днів тому

      Thank you so much Jeremy. Btw. the text was conceived in English right from the beginning. With a little help from AI, I've shaped the text into a form that I like. And _although_ (or maybe _because_ ?) the AI always praised me highly for every change I made to the text (I had to pull all my mistakes out of its nose), I still feel insecure because English is not my mother tongue and I have never lived in an English-speaking country for a while. That's why I'm all the more grateful for your feedback. Yours, Markus

  • @fxtreffer
    @fxtreffer 12 днів тому

    Great cinema! A simple street scene but very exciting, driven by hypnotizing music. The tips of the ears of the dogs passing by are also always very nice. Delicious :-)

  •  13 днів тому

    Great music and story Markus! 👍👍👍

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 13 днів тому

      Thank you Tomas. I hope you might also like the video. If I had used some kind of a false color effect for the video, it could easily be mistaken for one of your videos. You also use long takes in your videos to show real life in detail, even if you show your pictures through a more psychedelic lens. Yours, Markus

  • @nolake
    @nolake 13 днів тому

    “Him and his canid keep” 😅 Nice track man, sweet atmosphere.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 13 днів тому

      _"(...) praying they’d let him and his canid keep their usual form this time."_ 😂

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 13 днів тому

      Thanks btw. for your nice comment, dear Fred.

  • @IntraMoeniaArt
    @IntraMoeniaArt 15 днів тому

    Markus, your track is a masterpiece. The melody is hauntingly beautiful and the soundscape is so carefully crafted. It's clear that you've poured your heart and soul into this piece. It's a truly touching tribute. This track is a powerful and emotional journey. The way you've captured the feeling of loss is incredibly moving. It's clear that this piece holds a special place in your heart.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 15 днів тому

      Dear Marcus, thank you so much for your touching comment. Tonight I feel too tired and too sad just to try to find some music that would express this lazy melancholy and sadness. Yours, Marcus

  • @q_yrko9067
    @q_yrko9067 15 днів тому

    🥲♥

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 15 днів тому

      Dear Q, it is a real pleasure to see you stopping by. Cheers, Markus

  • @KaseyKvsh
    @KaseyKvsh 18 днів тому

    🔥

  • @telantas
    @telantas 19 днів тому

    A very moving piece with a complex, interesting rhythm and a very beautiful melody. Captivating. I can sense that you've been channelling some powerful emotions into this track. It's great to have you back! 😊

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 19 днів тому

      Thank you for your nice comment, dear Jorge.

  • @fxtreffer
    @fxtreffer 19 днів тому

    Nice evolving song. For Cassiopeia?

  • @SimpleHold
    @SimpleHold 19 днів тому

    Very good to hear from you, Markus! Wonderful sounds in this with a strong feeling of longing. It was a treat to hear this today.

  • @tarafly67
    @tarafly67 19 днів тому

    C'est une grande mélancolie qui traverse ta musique. J'aime beaucoup ton refrain

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 19 днів тому

      Je te remercie beaucoup pour ton beau commentaire, chère Tara. J'espère que tu aimeras aussi mon dessin et mon poème. J'ai essayé de traduire le poème en français, comme il me semble bon : Depuis tes tendres adieux, j'ai perdu ta douce odeur. Toutes les chambres sont vides. Peut-être trouveras-tu un son et une forme plus agréables pour ce poème. J'aime bien la version originale de ce poème. Cette version est peut-être un peu plus froide, mais aussi un peu plus posée, tout en étant désespérée : Mit deinem Abschied ist dein schöner Duft verweht. Die Zimmer sind leer. Avec mes salutations les plus cordiales, Markus

  • @ccjmusic
    @ccjmusic 19 днів тому

    Beautiful music Markus! It is great to have you back where you belong

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 19 днів тому

      Thank you for your nice comment, dear Colin. This summer I often sat in the shade bare feet, dressed only in shorts and t-shirt, and sang some beautiful overtones to the beautiful sound of my Hang at the lake. I wish I would belong in _this_ scene more often. Now autumn and winter are coming again and they won't go away for a long time. Well, time and leisure enough to program the synthesizers while it's cold and ugly outside. Yours, Markus

    • @ccjmusic
      @ccjmusic 19 днів тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre It is good to have you back Markus. I sent you an email a few weeks ago to check in on you, but with the way things have been acting with my emails occasionally they seem to just never make it through. I think I may have one of my email addresses still blacklisted on some dns servers after I had my email hacked a while ago. I'm looking forward to new uploads from you.

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth 19 днів тому

    Toll!

  • @nolake
    @nolake 19 днів тому

    “One be missing you and everything seems empty”… Beautiful ethereal and melancholic piece.

  •  20 днів тому

    Very nice melancholy piece Markus! 👍👍👍

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 19 днів тому

      Thank you, dear Tomas. Have a nice week. Yours, Markus

    •  18 днів тому

      My pleasure!

  • @HansiModular
    @HansiModular 20 днів тому

    _Since your fond farewell, I have lost your gentle scent. All rooms are empty._ (ich mußte dich zitieren weil damit ja alles gesagt ist ... schön dass du wieder online bist)

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 19 днів тому

      Lieber Hansi, vielen Dank für Deinen netten Kommentar. Ja, der Sommer ist vorbei. Jetzt ist wieder die Zeit, lange an den Synthesizern zu stehen, während es draußen dunkel, kalt und regnerisch ist. Ein bisschen habe ich während der warmen Sommertage das Musikmachen mit meinen Synthesizern vermisst. Dennoch habe ich den Sommer sehr genossen und habe viel und laut gesungen, manchmal sogar im Duett. Ich habe mein Spiel auf der Hang und meinen Obertongesang verbessert. Ich habe sogar hie und da wieder zur Gitarre geriffen, um ein paar Lieder zu spielen und zu singen. Mal schauen, vielleicht werde ich ab Oktober Gesangsunterricht nehmen. Einen Termin für ein erstes Kennenlernen mit einer professionellen Sängerin habe ich schon, wobei ich befürchte, dass der Unterricht teuer werden könnte, weil die Frau echt gut singen kann (siehe [1]). Du weisst ja, bei mir ist geht es zu wie auf der Titanic: Die Musik spielt bis zum bitteren Ende. Liebe Grüße, Markus [1] <www.tilzer.de/>

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 19 днів тому

      Vielen Dank lieber Hansi, für Deinen lieben Kommentar. Hier ist übrigens meine Originalversion: Mit deinem Abschied ist dein schöner Duft verweht. Die Zimmer sind leer. Ein Haiku mit der typischen Silbenzahl 5-7-5. Gruß, Markus

    • @HansiModular
      @HansiModular 19 днів тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Hi - ich hab mir die Seite über _Gesangsunterricht_ angeschaut, klingt gut. Wenn du den Unterricht über die Musikschule nimmst kann's auch nicht soo teuer sein. Ich hab's eher mit dem indischen Spruch: am Ende ist alles gut und wenn's noch nicht gut ist, ist es auch nicht das Ende (oder so ähnlich) ...

  • @Sioreji
    @Sioreji Місяць тому

    Lovely powerful synths!

  • @IntraMoeniaArt
    @IntraMoeniaArt Місяць тому

    This music immersed me in a state of deep meditation, an almost mystical experience.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      Thank you very much, dear friend. It's good to know that you're around. Yours, Markus

    • @IntraMoeniaArt
      @IntraMoeniaArt Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre I felt like I'd hit a creative wall lately, but then I realized it was my illness and the depression it caused. Thankfully, I'm starting to find my way back to making music. It's really helping me push back against the negativity.

  • @bexiexz
    @bexiexz 2 місяці тому

    stellar!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, bexiexz. The underlying issue of this music piece is quite earthly. Yours, Markus

    • @bexiexz
      @bexiexz 2 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre so earthy, so gooood!

  • @nolake
    @nolake 2 місяці тому

    For some reason I never saw this one. It’s deliciously perturbing and ominous. It’s dark but not only dark. It’s full of anger, despair and desolation. Like someone shouting “look at what you’ve done, you fools”. Certainly the most frightening piece you have ever created but of course I love it. I’m not someone dark but I love dark ambient and I can recognize good dark ambient when I hear it, this is freaking good.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 2 місяці тому

      Thank you Fred. The simple sequence is made with the Subharmonicon's sequencer, whereby the sounds come from Odessa and its little extension Hel. I think this sinister video with its sinister ambient music was once necessary. When I often listen and watch for a long time what fancy kind of videos people like me have uploaded to showcase their electronic music. After a while I get too much of this brave new world full of expensive electronic devices and shimmering effects and beautiful illusions. A world we both belong to. That's why, from time to time, I need a hard nudge that this super-privileged world is not all there is on this planet. This world is rather the exception and we both, dear colleague, really live on the sunny side. Yours, Markus P.S. Here is a brilliant artist, I've recently discovered in this wonderful YT world: www.youtube.com/@youwillknoweventually

    • @nolake
      @nolake 2 місяці тому

      Nice music indeed. Though, I barely buy the channel’s stats. Not pretending the guy is cheating but the more I’m on YT the more I see desperate people and I try to support musicians who create music to make music, not to pretend they are something the always dreamed to be. Reason why I have so much respect for your work, Jeremy’s, Frank’s, etc.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 2 місяці тому

      Honestly, dear Fred? I love slipping into a new role when I make music, into a different life, so that I'm no longer who I am in my everyday life. Then I'm often what I've always dreamed to be: a star wanderer who is constantly discovering new things, celebrating the size and diversity of the universe, and adding his 5 ct to it. Yours, Markus

    • @nolake
      @nolake 2 місяці тому

      Indeed. But would you pay for that or would you dream that it comes to you naturally?…

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 2 місяці тому

      I do not understand, what you mean by "pay". Do desperate people on YT pay YT to become what they wanted ever to be on YT? And if so what (creative?) help would YT offer if YT would get paid? Please excuse my stupid questions.

  • @tarafly67
    @tarafly67 3 місяці тому

    Hyper triste, sombre et absolument malheureux de voir tant de misère humaine..😢Ta musique va parfaitement bien avec tes images filmées, c'est effectivement un cauchemar éveillé 😩

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Chère Tara, cette combinaison est née par hasard. Lorsque j’ai vu pour la première fois ces images combinées à ma musique, mes cheveux se sont dressés et je me suis demandé : vais-je prendre le risque de créer et de diffuser cette combinaison ? Quel risque ? Eh bien, le danger du voyeurisme et de la frime avec ces images puissantes. Il y a un risque qu'avec cette vidéo je crée le sentiment d'être heureux, de ne pas avoir à vivre dans ce monde brisé. En fin de compte, je voulais offrir un contrepoint au monde électronique d'images et de sons fabuleux dans lequel je passe la majeure partie de la journée. Cordialement, Markus

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Je crois que tu as sacrément bien résumé l'état dans lequel on se trouve lorsqu'on voit de telles images et je crois que c'est une réaction totalement humaine. On se rassure en quelque sorte, mais c'est certain qu'on désire ne pas devoir voir de telles images choquantes et bien tristes. PS , il n y a aucune frime, mais une triste constatation qu'une certaine population est bien malheureuse et délaissée. :((

  • @ccjmusic
    @ccjmusic 3 місяці тому

    Very powerful upload Markus! We often think that things are bad where we live, but compared to Philadelphia we have it easy.

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 3 місяці тому

      Je suis totalement d'accord avec vous. En voyant celà on peut s'estimer heureux d'être loin de cette misère humaine 😢

    • @ccjmusic
      @ccjmusic 3 місяці тому

      @@tarafly67 💔

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Dear Colin, I think and feel very much the same way than you. This upload is a reminder that there is more out there than my peaceful, lush and easy world, in which I so often and so exclusively deal with the beauty of electronic sounds. Afraid of dystopian images like these, I do often escape the unpleasant parts of reality into deep space with my imagination, or I do circle around myself like moon Io circles around Jupiter. But my base, our base, is always here. Yours, Markus

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      P.S. When I retraced the same route with Google Streetview, I noticed that the misery in March 2023 (date of Google Streetview recording) was not as severe as in January 2024 (date of video recording). How can this change so quickly and reach such proportions?

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre La mondialisation est responsable mon cher Markus. Regardes en France, les prix augmentent de partout, le fossé entre les riches et les pauvres se creusent de jours en plus de plus en plus. Et l'immigration ne cesse de grimper. On délaisse les hôpitaux, les écoles et les agriculteurs, mais on augmente le budget militaire.... Va comprendre ! C'est diviser, pour mieux régner.

  • @mistergenerator5430
    @mistergenerator5430 3 місяці тому

    A very dark soundscape over footage of a very grim area. The two fit together perfectly. Great work. 👍👍👍👍

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Dear Mister Generator, thanky your for your words. Often, when I am in a bad mood, I look for dark sounds and dark images to express my mood, to better understand and thus cope with it. In fact, these images put me in a bad mood, which I then try to cope with using art. But if that is my entire motivation, then that would be a disgrace to myself and completely inappropriate and disrespectful to the poor people in this video, because it would only be about me and my inner world. Nevertheless, I live in such a outer world full of misery. So from time to time I have to shake myself up with such actions so as not to forget this outer world and the suffering of people. Yours, Markus

  • @SimpleHold
    @SimpleHold 3 місяці тому

    Powerful synth tones over this footage of Philadelphia, PA. Like a force of nature. Nice work, Markus!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Thank you Jeremy. When I retraced the same route with Google Streetview, I noticed that the misery in March 2023 (date of Google Streetview recording) was not as severe as in January 2024 (date of video recording). How can this change so quickly and reach such proportions? Yours, Markus

    • @SimpleHold
      @SimpleHold 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Hi, Markus! I’m not sure if there is something particular about this city, but in general there is the usual pattern of prices rising while income stays the same. It is now bad enough that my family has to be careful to have money to pay bills and eat. In this kind of environment, scenes like this aren’t a surprise to me. Thanks again for the music, and for the look at what happens in part of the world.

  • @telantas
    @telantas 3 місяці тому

    A very enigmatic piece. Like a call from help that we hear coming from the darkness at a very great distance but it has been distorted by the fog and we cannot tell where it is coming from or what it is asking for. I enjoyed listening to this.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Dear Jorge, sometimes it's good to clear the fog a little so I can see where I live. Unfortunately, the aim of this article is not primarily to help these poor people, but to raise my own awareness of the world I live in. Is that any help? The actual cry for help, if you can even recognize a cry for help in these pictures, remains unanswered. When I watch the video, I feel a sense of relief that I am not living in misery, that I have not sunk so low. I can also read that in some of the comments. But to create this relief would be the completely wrong motivation, effect and objective of this video. Perhaps I would have been better off staying in outer space instead of accompanying these powerful images with my sinister music. Yours, Markus

    • @telantas
      @telantas 3 місяці тому

      A-ha! I had listened to this piece without looking at the images. I thought the video was just the cover image, so I put my phone in my pocket So my comment while I listened on my headphones. I had not realised that there was this footage to go with it. I will listen again while looking at the footage.

  • @HansiModular
    @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

    Ich hab mir die 10 Minuten sehr fasziniert angeschaut und angehört (ich finde die Musik und das Video gehen gut zusammen - _Statik des Elends_ hab ich mir zwischenhinein gedacht). Ich hab mir gewünscht, die Menschen in dem Video wären alle bezahlte Schauspieler ...

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Lieber Hansi, es ist schwer auszuhalten in einer Welt zu leben, in der es solche Armut tatsächlich gibt, während ich mir jeden Monat teure Eurorack-Module bestelle. Ich will diesem Konflikt nicht aus dem Weg gehen. Mit meiner Kunst flüchte ich gern und allzu oft in die Weiten des Weltraums,. Aber Kunst kann solche krassen Unterschied sichtbar machen. Mit meinem letzten Stück "Another Descent" ist mir das nicht so sehr gelungen, weil ein Gedicht nicht dieselbe starke Wirkung hat, wie dieser kurze Film, den ich gestern Nachmittag durch Zufall und zur rechten Zeit bei YT gefunden hatte. Liebe Grüße, Markus

    • @HansiModular
      @HansiModular 2 місяці тому

      ​@@MarkusGrandpre ist ein Dilemma, ja ... ...

  • @DarkSideofSynth
    @DarkSideofSynth 3 місяці тому

    Subharmonic Nightmare oder? ;) Die Musik ist doch traumhaft aber die Bilder sind 'ein bisserl' zu deprimierend und tragisch. Ein schònes Wochenende!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Yes, a nightmare, dear Stefano. I think that pictures and music go very well together. Even if it was a coincidence this time that I found these images for this music, I try to realize from time to time through such actions what kind of world I live in and that my ideal world of synthesizers and computers is not everything that is happening right now. Yours, Makrus

    • @DarkSideofSynth
      @DarkSideofSynth 2 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre They do go well together. Yeah, I know. I've seen similar videos many times. Humans always find special ways to destroy themselves. They never failed at that.

  •  3 місяці тому

    Nice shiny cars, not so shiny people! Dreamy music! 👍👍👍Great work Markus!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Dear Tomas, thank you for your comment. I was also surprised that in the middle of all this misery there were such expensive, shiny cars everywhere. Yours, Markus

    •  3 місяці тому

      My pleasure!

  • @fxtreffer
    @fxtreffer 3 місяці тому

    Guten Morgen Markus! Starke Musik, die hervorragend zu dieser scheinbar unwirklichen und äusserst bedrückenden Szenerie passt. Lgfx

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Hallo Frank, vielen Dank für Deinen Kommentar. Ich hoffe, dass wir solche Bilder nie in Berlin sehen werden. Oder irre ich mich da bereits? In Hamburg habe ich vor 30 Jahren ähnliches auf der Reeperbahn und in St. Georg gesehen. Was die Reeperbahn anbelangt, hat die Stadt dort _aufgeräumt_ . Allerdings nur _aufgeräumt_ . Ich glaube nicht, dass die Stadt das Drogenproblem in den Griff bekommen hat, es hat nur verlagert. Ich finde es sehr beklemmend, welche Ausmaße die Drogenszene in den meisten Großstädten in der USA angenommen hat. Ähnliche Bilder gibt es auch aus Seattle. Mir tun ebenfalls die Menschen leid, die nicht drogenabhängig sind und die jeden Tag dieses Elend miterleben müssen. Diese scheinbar unwrikliche Realität macht etwas mit den Menschen und ich befürchte, dass manche sich immer mehr radikaliseren werden, weil Sie keine andere Lösung mehr sehen. Die Nazis z.B. haben die sog. _Asozialen_ einfach deportiert und umgebracht. Andere verzweifeln an der Welt, und ja, zu denen gehöre ich, obwohl ich es mir mit meinen schönen Synthesizern im schönen Konstanz ganz schön gemütlich gemacht habe. Aber wie gesagt, dieses Elend macht etwas mit den Menschen und von Zeit zu Zeit ist es wichtig über den Tellerrand unserer schönen Welt hinauszuschauen. Aber werden solchen Aktionen Veröffentlichung dieses Videos, Taten folgen? Ich fürchte nein, vielleicht ein paar neue Videos... ganz sicher neue Eskapaden inden tiefen Raum 😔 Liebe Grüße, Markus

    • @fxtreffer
      @fxtreffer 2 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Ein schwieriges Thema, auf jeden Fall, und auch ich denke über die vielen Probleme auf diesem schönen Planeten nach. In meiner Gegend wird zwar viel gebettelt, aber es gibt nicht dieses Drogenproblem. Ich lasse mich trotzdem nicht runterziehen. Es gibt täglich viele gute Dinge, die es einfach nicht in die Nachrichten schaffen. In dem Sinne blicke ich positiv nach vorne, bin mir aber so einiger Probleme bewusst... Lgfx

  • @FredericMarquardt
    @FredericMarquardt 3 місяці тому

    Nice vibe!

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      Thanks. I hope you like text and story too. Yours, Markus

  • @IntraMoeniaArt
    @IntraMoeniaArt 3 місяці тому

    The poem “Another Descent” is accompanied perfectly by this ambient electronic music. Music, with its accurate quality and its melancholy atmospheres, amplifies the emotions conveyed by the words. The ambient electronic sounds create a sense of desolation and loss, mirroring the poem's protagonist's fall from a position of light to one of darkness. The impeccable quality of the composition underlines the tragedy of his situation. The title of the poem is perfectly taken up by the music, creating a unified and engaging experience. One has the sensation of descending deeper and deeper into the desperation of the protagonist, without any hope of recovery. Congratulations Markus, you have created a truly touching work of art that excites and leaves its mark. Forgive my very long absence, I have had serious health problems. Luckily I am strong and have overcome this sad moment. I will do my best to return to give you all my support. See you soon my dearest friend. Yours Marcus

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 2 місяці тому

      My dear friend, please excuse my late reply. The piece of music and the poem are based on an almost true story. Or rather, the piece of music and the poem are based on the thoughts I had about the fate of someone who was once so close to me. In fact, there are many such stories, of abuse and addiction, if you look closely at people, ask questions and think about their story. I often wonder why people who on one hand appear so strong and confident, always fighting for their independence, can become so dependent on alcohol and drugs and their (crazy) life partners that one day they can't keep fighting and just let life pass them by. It's a shame, and I think we can both agree after seeing how precious life is, that many of these people throw their lives away at the lowest price. Dear Marcus, I have read that you are not well and I have also noticed that you have not been very active on YT lately. I really hope the real reason is that you spent celebrating the summer with your wife and have left all the electronic nerd and internet stuff behind for a while. Yours, Markus

    • @IntraMoeniaArt
      @IntraMoeniaArt Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Dearest Markus, unfortunately I would have liked my absence to be due to a long holiday, but unfortunately it was my health that forced me to take a forced break, as soon as I can I will explain everything to you with an email. See you soon my dear friend. Yours Marcus

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      @@IntraMoeniaArt Dear Marcus, i am glad to read another comment from you after such a long time. My best wishes to you and to your wife! Yours, Markus P.S. This is the song that impresses me the most at the moment: <ua-cam.com/video/iBlD3AWzox4/v-deo.html>. I've known the song since i was a teenager, but meanings and interpretations change with age. Furthermore, I imagine that you know The Cure for a long time and like it a lot.

    • @IntraMoeniaArt
      @IntraMoeniaArt Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre I love them, it's always a real pleasure to listen to them!!!

  • @drauglurdarkambient
    @drauglurdarkambient 3 місяці тому

    Sounds and feels so soothing after another day where my main concern is not going full blown insane

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Here we are, dear drauglurdarkambient.

  • @OlivierBillaut
    @OlivierBillaut 3 місяці тому

    Awesome creative musical production! Inspired and talented!

  • @HansiModular
    @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

    Sehr schön, eine Hängematte zum reinlegen ... natürlich auf Sol III ... Stardust glitzert im Schein der beiden Monde ...

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      _"natürlich auf Sol III"_ welches Universum? 🤔 Vielen Dank für Deinen lieben Kommentar. Liebe Grüße, Markus

    • @HansiModular
      @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre "During a balmy summer on Sol III ..." 😎

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Which universe, dear Hansi? Or do you expect only one universe to exist? 😉 Yours, Markus

    • @HansiModular
      @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Für mich ist eines schon fast zuviel ;-)

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Ich würde gerne in ein anderes abhauen 🙂

  • @tarafly67
    @tarafly67 3 місяці тому

    Houlà ! C'est hyper sombre !!!! Je comprends que tu sois si triste.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      Chère Tara, je te prie de m'excuser de ne prendre contact avec toi que maintenant. Ces dernières semaines, je me suis tenue à l'écart du monde virtuel et j'ai tenté ma chance dans le monde réel. Mais sans succès ! Je retourne dans ce monde pieds nus et les genoux meurtris. Amitiés, Markus

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Je ne sais pas vraiment qui tu es Markus, et je ne le saurais jamais. Toi seul porte ce fardeau, je ne peux pas comprendre ce qui m'est étrangé. Bonne soirée à toi Markus.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      Eh bien, c'est toujours comme ça.

  • @tarafly67
    @tarafly67 3 місяці тому

    Hello Markus. J'aime beaucoup ce morceau, je ne l'ai pas vu, une notification qui n'est malheureusement pas passée. Je vais désormais traduire tes paroles.❤😘

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      Chère Tara, j'aimerais que tu publies ta traduction ici. Amitiés, Markus

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Mon cher Markus :))) Ne t'inquiète pas , nous avons tous des épreuves à passer, c'est pourquoi nous sommes sur terre pardi ! 😘 La traduction je l'ai trouvé sur google Markus :)))

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Autrefois un phare d'attraction, Ce n’est plus qu’une illusion, car la colère réside. Autrefois vénéré parmi ses pairs, Maintenant, c'est un simple désastre, là où elle se cache. Comme un cerf chassé jusqu'à épuisement, Les affections deviennent les plus sombres. Quand elle frissonne seule la nuit, Elle ne laisse aucune trace. Une autre descente, une vérité tragique, Seulement du chagrin et un sort impitoyable. Son cœur, maintenant en deuil silencieux, Il pleure un amour arrivé trop tard. Tous les biens pillés, Les chemins de la cupidité l’égarent. À la dérive dans des chambres vides, Elle se donne au prix le plus bas.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre Місяць тому

      Chère Tara, merci beaucoup pour ta traduction. S'il te plaît, chante la chanson si tu le souhaites. Cela me ferait très plaisir. Mais dans ce cas, tu devrais retravailler le poème pour qu'il te convienne. Google ne traduit pas toujours avec autant d'amour. Amitiés, ton Markus

    • @tarafly67
      @tarafly67 Місяць тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Je veux bien, mais encore me faudrait-il une bande son qui correspondent au texte ;))

  • @HansiModular
    @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

    Hi Markus - dieses Stück finde ich sehr gelungen, auch wenn die Aussicht leider eher düster ist ... (auch wenn ich es eigentlich nicht hören mag finde ich es gut wenn du es aussprichst, in poetischer Form eben)

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Lieber Hansi, vielen Dank für Dein Lob. Ich hab nicht immer Lust Wohlfühlmusik zu machen, um mich zu entspannen oder zu beruhigen. Manchmal tut es gut, wenn ich auch das auszudrücke und auszuspeche, was ich selbst eigentlich nicht hören mag, sei es in poetischer Form, im Klartext, mit Bildern und/oder mit Musik. Liebe Grüße, Markus

    • @HansiModular
      @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre Da hast du ganz recht, ja. Ich führe ein eher "unproblematisches" Leben aber denke mir manchmal: kann man bei dem Zustand der Welt (mit all den machtbesessenen, brutalen, nicht-zurechnungsfähigen Irren) noch Musik machen die nicht ein Aufschrei ist? [warte immer noch auf Antwort ... ... ]

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Auf der Titanic hat die Band bis zuletzt gespielt... Tatsächlich mache ich oft Musik, um mich von den _großen_ Problemen des Lebens (Klimawandel, Krieg, ...) abzuwenden und den _kleinen_ Problemen (Scheitern, Krankheit, Tod, ...) zuzuwenden. Für mich ist Musikmachen, Bildermalen, Texte- und Gedichteschreiben nicht nur eine Ablenkung von den _kleinen_ oder _großen_ Problemen (Was ist groß? Was ist klein? Von der Andromeda-Galaxie aus betrachtet, ist alles hier verschwindent klein!), sondern eher eine Art Bewußtmachung. Und oft fühle ich mich während und nach der künstlerischen Auseinandersetzung mit den _kleinen und großen_ Problemen viel ruhiger und aufgeräumter. Wenn ich die verschiedenen Medien Text, Bild und Ton zusammenführe, bin ich zudem immer gespannt darauf, neue Effekte (wie z.B. bei diesem kleinen Hörspiel) zu erzeugen, neues zu erlernen und zu erkennen, um mir im Umgang mit meinen _kleinen_ Problemen, die ja immer auch die _großen_ Probleme reflektieren, neue Impulse zu geben. Last but not least, und das ist mein größter Gewinn, macht mir die künstlerische Herangehensweise immer mehr Spaß. Ich bin oft von mir überrascht, Gutes und Sinnvolles geschaffen zu haben, anstatt meine Zeit mit Schlechtem und Sinnlosem zu verplempern. Und wenn mein liebes, kleines Auditorium mir hier bei YT mit ihren netten Kommentaren auch noch recht gibt, bin ich für eine Weile sehr zufrieden mit mir und mit der Welt, trotz dem ganzen Mist, der da _draußen_ passiert. Liebe Grüße, Markus

    • @HansiModular
      @HansiModular 3 місяці тому

      @@MarkusGrandpre 👍👍👍 - so soll es sein!! Auch liebe Grüße!

  • @bexiexz
    @bexiexz 3 місяці тому

    stunning wow

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 3 місяці тому

      Thank you bexiexz. I appreciate your praise very much, but why do you think this piece is _stunning wow_ ? Is it the music? The poem? Both? Yours, Markus

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 2 місяці тому

      A true story btw, dear bexiexz 😞

  • @telantas
    @telantas 4 місяці тому

    I love this track, Markus. The lead melody (played by that "whistle") is very beautiful, it keeps you listening. And the monotone voice is very compelling. May I ask what tool you used? I am curious in particular about how you keeo it in sync with the beat.

    • @MarkusGrandpre
      @MarkusGrandpre 4 місяці тому

      Dear Jorge, thank you for your compliment. I used the free online tool TTSMaker (see [1]) to generate the voice. I didn't make sure that the voice was in sync with the music. This is pure coincidence. Yours, Markus [1] ttsmaker.com/