This next upcoming movement in the serial cosmic tech opera is “Dialogue Of The Stars” featuring a 6 vocal parts or characters and string quintet that includes double bass. In preparing the score for release with the final album, the electronic percussion could substituted with more traditional orchestral instruments. And I enjoy releasing it thisContinue reading “OCTAVES Music Update: Electric Echoes Movement 3 — Dialogue Of The Stars”
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Studio Multimedia Update + New Gallery Store
First of all, here’s the new gallery store, with a group of new pieces – including “Palm Husk Silhouettes” seen above – in the “Tropic Modern” collection: STUDIO SHANGRI-LA ON SHOPIFY This is in addition to linked partner stores on the Shop page. The store is also synced with my Instagram where there will beContinue reading “Studio Multimedia Update + New Gallery Store”
Studio Shangri-La Art & Music Update
FIrst up in the art department, here are a few new nature portraits, thanks to the tropical South Beach Miami flora. They are all three silhouettes for a dramatic modern effect, and available on TurningArt and Saatchi Art in multiple formats. Next is a throwback to 2018, a series of fifty original 18”x24” charcoal drawings calledContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La Art & Music Update”
OCTAVES Music Label Update: Electric Echoes — Aria Of The Cosmos & More
In what’s turning out to be a opera series, the Electric Echoes first movement of Act I, “The Digital Overture” is out now on Apple Music and more. And the next upcoming movement is called “Aria Of The Cosmos.” The overall tone and plot of the ‘tech opera’ thus far is epic, cosmic and mythological,Continue reading “OCTAVES Music Label Update: Electric Echoes — Aria Of The Cosmos & More”
OCTAVES Music Explores Tech Opera With “Electric Echoes”
Among ongoing and upcoming projects, “Digital Echoes” is an electroacoustic exploration of how humans interact with accelerating tech and reintegrating nature, as part of the “fundamental” electric field. It promises to have a lot of synth, melody, drama and even humor. That would make it in a way a combination of ‘Grand Opera’ and ‘OperaContinue reading “OCTAVES Music Explores Tech Opera With “Electric Echoes””
OCTAVES Music Label Update + Artist Services
It’s well worth noting that, while some conceptualization and some OCTAVES cover art benefits from AI, the composition and performance is still very much done by a human who loves making music. And the photo you see above is a more traditional one of light, reflecting on water. Given the previous posts about AI —Continue reading “OCTAVES Music Label Update + Artist Services”
Studio Multimedia Update: Art & Music, Podcast
The latest output from the studio includes a few “hi-tech” botanicals that transition into fall with the color scheme. The florals have proven popular and are always fun to make. (Art is watermarked here.) Unlike a lot of the music cover art lately, I do not use AI for photography, and certainly not for theContinue reading “Studio Multimedia Update: Art & Music, Podcast”
New Mixed Media + New Music: “Spirit” Glass + LEDs & “A Human’s World”
Large mixed media on heavy upcycled glass with paint, multicolor multimodal LEDs that are also sound sensitive. See gallery below for prayer text. Inspired by the unity of spirituality & science. See previous posts on this main page for further detail and Art Shops page for purchase.
Studio Shangri-La New & Recent Projects
Artemis Amenti • Blue Shift Red Shift EP • OCTAVES Just released July 7th, the EP is 5 tracks and precursor to an album, based on a lifecycle and the processes of transformation that occur within with cosmic references. The progression of tracks tell that story. It’s a personal perspective, but is large in scopeContinue reading “Studio Shangri-La New & Recent Projects”
OCTAVES Music Upcoming Releases
Genre / Subgenres: Rock, Alternative, Folk, Acoustic Upcoming EP release 7.07.23 • Blue Shift Red Shift • recorded in The Wood Room at Real World Studios. The title refers to the movements of light & life, the dynamics of growth & expansion, and to the shift between major/minor musical keys. There is a larger structureContinue reading “OCTAVES Music Upcoming Releases”
OCTAVES New Music Friday: Artemis Amenti — Flight Of Imagination
Out today for New Music Friday is this vocal remix / rework of Starstuff, Artemis Amenti’s “Flight Of Imagination” and it is quite simply about going with one’s own creative flow to feel the joy of life. Apple Music || Spotify || Beatport
OCTAVES New Music Friday + Upcoming
OUT TODAY: Odd Circuit — STARSTUFF Available on Apple Music, Beatport & more. Genre / Subgenre = Electronic Music, Dance, Progressive House This uplifting track features legendary cosmic Carl Sagan samples. “We are a way for the cosmos to know itself… The cosmos is also within us…” Stay tuned for next week’s new release, whichContinue reading “OCTAVES New Music Friday + Upcoming”
Upcoming On OCTAVES Music: Odd Circuit — “Starstuff”
Coming up 3.3.23 on OCTAVES Music is “Starstuff” by Odd Circuit, a progressive house track laden with atmospheric and inspiring Carl Sagan quotations. Click here for Pre-Save Odd Circuit on Apple Music Odd Circuit on Beatport
OCTAVES New Music Friday: Odd Circuit — Got Sol
OCTAVES New Music Friday: 617 VIBE
OUT TODAY: Crunk Cyborg & Rebel Veteran — 617 Vibe ft. Artemis Amenti A fun & timely track here in the 617 — This is quirky rap with international flair that humorously celebrates that Boston vibe.
OCTAVES New Music Friday: Odd Circuit – Disco Tech 🎶
OUT TODAY: Odd Circuit — Disco Tech Apple Music • Spotify • Beatport A slice of peak-time disco flavored techno for the dance floor. More on releases the way for OCTAVES New Music Fridays including Crunk Cyborg & Rebel Veteran, Artemis Amenti and more Odd Circuit. Other recent releases include synthpop “Dare To Desire” andContinue reading “OCTAVES New Music Friday: Odd Circuit – Disco Tech 🎶”
OCTAVES New Music Friday: New Year’s Edition w/ Artemis Amenti — Give Your Peace A Chance (Acoustic Version)
BUY :: Acoustic Version Apple Music || Spotify
Pre-Order On Beatport: Crunk Cyborg & Rebel Veteran — Crypto For Christmas 🎄
Beatport Pre-Order Hyperfollow In the real spirit of crypto, this Drum & Bass Christmas release from CC_RV was rapidly expedited to Beatport, due this Friday the 23rd at many others as well. “Crypto For Christmas” continues on their theme of levity, comic relief and outright silliness, as well as some bumping and intriguing beats. ThisContinue reading “Pre-Order On Beatport: Crunk Cyborg & Rebel Veteran — Crypto For Christmas 🎄”
OCTAVES New Music Friday Ft. Artemis Amenti — “Give Your Peace A Chance”
ARTEMIS AMENTI — GIVE YOUR PEACE A CHANCE Alternative / Rock / Pop OUT TODAY ON ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS AMAZON MUSIC || APPLE MUSIC || iHEART || SPOTIFY Coming soon on 12.23: Crunk Cyborg & Rebel Veteran — Crypto For Christmas
New Music Friday at OCTAVES: Odd Circuit — Miami 33139 ☀️
OUT TODAY: Apple Music • Beatport & more ODD CIRCUIT — MIAMI 33139 Main Mix ft. Rebel Veteran + Dub Mix Genre: Electronic, Progressive House, House, Big Room
Upcoming On OCTAVES Music: Artemis Amenti — Give Your Peace A Chance
Coming soon to all major online platforms! CLICK HERE TO PRE-SAVE / HYPERFOLLOW