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Achazia
Hello everyone :) I am Gry. Nearly all my songs are originals (See description on songs). I do everything myself from composing the song, arrange it, mixing it and I also play the midi piano and sing! :) I am using Propellerheads Reason DAW. I love it!!!!!
I wish I had much more time to do music, but fulltime job and daily duties requires a lot as well! :) For now I am happy to do music as a hobby and I have no further ambition than beeing blessed to do some composing when time and chatting with the guys on Songstuff.com on my friends here on Soundcloud.com.
I am open to collaborations and I also respond genuine messages on my Soundcloud PM. My musical referances and inspiration comes from artists like Yeasayer, Sigur Ros, Steve Wilson, Anathema, Riverside, Moody Blues, Peter Gabriel, Highasakite, Pure Reason revolution, Clannad, Loreena McKennit and Enya. I also get inspired from books and movies that also have these fantasy/medieval feel to it. (ex. Lord of the rings)
Also check out my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/achazia74
Stones is made by composer David Watson and Kathleen Jones made the lyrics to it later. This is a cover from the game Ultima Online Official Theme Music
Music/Arrangement/Production/Vocals/Lyrics. Achazia. (Underneath text)Special info: The audio file in the beginning is sounds from Neptune. NASA's Voyager 2 recorded electromagnetic emissions from its magnetosphere. These signals, when converted into sound, produce eerie, otherworldly noises, often described as haunting or ethereal.Lyrics: Verse 1I feel nothing.I am standing alone, watching the dusk turn to dawn. Alone...There was something—I could have sworn I saw you there in the distance, alone...So here I am...(piano)ChorusWhere you are now; are you underneath the skies?Are you lost within misty shadows, holding back, or afraid to rise?Verse 2This strange silence keeps me awake;All I see around me is a hollow, empty space.My thoughts go deep, but they reach no one.I feel the loss inside me, ever since you were gone.ChorusI wonder where you are now; are you underneath the skies?Are you lost within misty shadows, holding back, or afraid to rise?Verse 3There was a moment.I went back in time, traveled far in my dreams, with you.But there was nothing.You're fading away as time goes by, after all these years, I miss you.(Solo: Choirs and guitars)ChorusI wonder where you are now; are you underneath the skies?Lost within misty shadows, holding back, or afraid to rise?
Music and Lyrics: AchaziaVerse 1:She doesn’t care what’s been done,Who’s been right or wrong.No words can heal the scars inside,Or change what’s been doneThey say you can forgive,But never forget.She tries and she tries,to hide her feelings that won’t reset.Verse 2:She kept walking through the shadows,Losing her way,Like a piece of a puzzle,That was cast away.They say falling too deepMakes you lose your sight,She tries and she triesTo save herself from the highest heights.Pre-Chorus/Bridge:"The heart shows it for what it is,But her mind deceives, keeping something amiss."Chorus:Uhhh, everybody knows the deal with the devil,The trust that was earned came from all the lies.Uhh, everybody knows what she’d do for love,She chose to stay, despite all the advice.Verse 3:She’s weary of the game, That haunts her at night.The lies she’s spun for the comfort,Don’t feel right.They say moving on is easy,But that’s just a dreamShe struggles and she fights,To finally be free.Pre-Chorus:The heart shows her for who she is,While the mind deceives, keeping her amiss.Chorus:Uhhh, everybody knows the deal with the devil,The trust that was earned came from all the lies.Uhh, everybody knows what we’d do for love,But it’s time to realize what makes it so good.
So, Robot Achazia is back. :p I wanted to finish some drafts I had, so I went into the voice synthesizer and immersed myself in the pop environment once again. I think it has turned out quite retro, with a little bit of inspiration from cyberpunk aesthetics. It's still a somewhat raw mix, and there may be some updates on it soon!Music/Lyrics/Arrangement/Mix: AchaziaWe used to run down the streets, shrouded in the city lights,Those days I'll never forget; as we roamed around at night.They wanted us to work on the tracks, cloaked within the misty steam,Those days I'll never forget; it was easier to hold onto dreams.Verse 2:Underneath the moonlit sky, we watched the train pass us by.That's something I remember; I saw you in the blink of an eye.Suddenly, we lost it all, memories with you were gone,That's something I remember; you decided to be on your own.Chorus:How can we move forward without you by our side?Sister, we were clockwork in motion. Without you, we won't be alright.Bridge:Now we roam these empty streets, with thousand broken lights.Skipping stones in silent water, Like I'll love you till I die. I'll love you till I die.Chorus:How can we move forward without you by our side?Sister, we were clockwork in motion. Without you, we won't be alright.Now we roam these empty streets, with thousand broken lights.Skipping stones in silent water, Like I'll love you till I die. I'll love you till I die.Now we roam these empty streets, with thousand broken lights.Skipping stones in silent water, Like I'll love you till I die. I'll love you till I die.You wanted something more for yourself ,I'll love you till I die.A shadow used to chase you around, I'll love you till I die.
I haven't really written anything for a long time. I have struggled a little with inspiration and motivation for music. This song was made because I was playing with different organ sounds. Suddenly it slowly became a song. It has a similar build up as some of my older songs, but it was good to feel a little joy of musikmaking again. Orelie's Prayer: I wonder where you are,Can you tell it to me, from afar?because of You you you.My days are long and dark.The stones you brought is goneIt's no longer a foundation to our homebecause of you you you.the walls has crumbled downI hear my nameI think I am fallingI see your faceI hear your callingThe road that you once madeHas been washed out from pouring rainbecause of you you youThere is no other waySomeday, the pain will endbut my heart needs time to heal and mendfor you you youI will forever be changed.
I got some help from Dave W @dairv-dubbleyew. I felt the song lacked a little depht, so he helped me with some subtle beautiful guitars. The original sound is not that much changed though, hence I just replaced the audio here :) Please follow and listen to his excellent work :)
Inspired by Silmarillion and Lord of the rings
It is very precious to me and a it is a world I can escape too. I love Tolkien :)
(A small video with some artwork here: ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1P-YsG0kWY
Music/Arrangment: Achazia
Music/Lyrics/Arrangement/Mix: Achazia.
I made a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIMJDqY_TCE
Intro The night is here and moon is high. There is something that flares up the sky.
Verse No matter what the circumstance. I find myself in wonderment. I'm lying underneath the stars. With everything that's come to pass. I travelled far through many years, and no one knows what lies ahead. I'm lying underneath the stars. In my new design of scars.
Prechorus The night is here and moon is high. There is something that flares up the sky. A sphere that moves in a blinding light. There is something that just passed me by.
Chorus We are questionably, probably, just another object on an object on an object I am undoubtely, what you see What else could I truly be?
You are eventually, possibly, just another object on an object on an object You are undoubtely, what I see What else could I truly be?
Verse2 In the greater scheme of things. There is no use for kings and queens. Many truths and many lies. Has shaped the past and all our lives. No matter what the circumstance. I find myself in wonderment. I'm lying underneath the stars. With everything that's come to pass.
Prechorus The night is here and moon is high. There is something that flares up the sky. A sphere that moves in a blinding light. There is something that just passed me by.
Chorus We are questionably, probably, just another object on an object on an object. I am undoubtely, what you see What else could I truly be?
You are eventually, possibly, just another object on an object on an object. You are undoubtely, what I see What else could I truly be?
What else could I truly be? What else could I truly be? What else could I truly be? What else could I truly be?
Music/Lyrics/Mix/Arrangement/Singing and playing: Achazia Still a little work in progress. Trying to figure out the end with a instument solo. Had this song on private by mistake. Curious what you think of it so far :)
Lyrics: I need a place to fall apart. Where I can heal my longing heart. So, please tell me where you are.
I am walking through the lands. As I close my empty hands and leave it all behind.
Strange eyes Blue as the hopeful sky There's something 'bout the way you look at me. I'm mesmerized
Strange eyes Making waves inside There's something 'bout the way you look at me. I'm mesmerized
I can hear the siren's call Would I rise or would I fall So. please tell me where you are.
I saw you standing there alone In the mist on your own Take these empty hans.
Strange eyes Blue as the hopeful sky There's something in the way you look at me. I'm mesmerized
Strange eyes Making waves inside There's something in the way you look at me. I'm mesmerized
This is my take on the excellent song Moody Blues Nights in white satin. I wanted to create a ballad that has this build up.
Ärrangement: Achazia DAW.: Reason
Inspired by Silmarillion. It's the first time I have added an audiofile where I play guitar. I do not play guitar well at all, so I added some chords and the few bits that sound decent enough. I have also got helped from my best friend (Ann) Eovina to sing on the bridge at the end :)
Arrangement and Music: Achazia
Thank you so much Gaz G for mastering my song and adding real drums. Tonight I have been struggling with ideas so this final mix came as a surprise tonight and I am very happy again. This song has a whole new punch and I can't believe I made this song :). I feel the change is massive and fantastic. Thank you :) :) Here is his profile, please have a look and I know he appreciate a follow.:)@gaz-g-136913257 Thank you
Lyrics: Beyond the point of no return. Another bridge to cross or even burn. From icy air, to tender breeze. Conflicted feelings that will never ease.
I run from my comfortable zone. This is the road I never have chosen before. Where does it lead me, where does it end This is a choice, that I need to alone. ¨ Mastering: Gax-Z Drums, Mellotron and Percussion: Gaz-Z Music: Achazia Arrangement: Achazia Lyrics_ Achazia Vocals/Choir/Harmonies: Achazia
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrrPG7zXqE
Thank you so much Gaz G for mastering my song and adding real drums. This is appreciated and I feel the song has got a new depht and better dynamic. I feel the change is massive and fantastic. As I am a Norwegian I know my enthusiasm may be a little humble, but I hope that you sense I am superhappy, because I really am. Thank you :) :) Here is his profile, please have a look and I know he appreciate a follow.:)https://soundcloud.com/gaz-g-136913257 Thank you
I also made a video for fun. Video clip is from Archive.org (Public Domain) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrrPG7zXqE&t=252s
Lyrics: Song/Lyrics/Music/Vocals: Achazia
First of all: This is probably my first uptempo. I also was inspired by 70-80's sound. I played around with effects and sounds.. It was fun :)! I hope you like it Lyrics: I got this idea, it's gonna be big I dont need to tell you. I have this moment, you wont be believe I dont need to tell you
You heard it all before,I dont wanna say no more. I say "what if dreams come true" you say "Your eyes are forever blue"
There is no reason to stop the dreaming There is no truth in stop believing. This world is rough, don't judge me by default. Maybe I'm lost, it's not my fault
Dont turn your back on me, I'm calling your name Theres no need to fail me I'm gonna make it, I am what I am.. Theres no need to fail me
You heard it all before,I dont wanna say no more. I say "what if dreams come true" you say "Your eyes are forever blue"
There is no reason to stop the dreaming There is no truth in stop believing. This world is rough, don't judge me by default. Maybe I'm lost, it's not my fault This world is rough, don't judge me by default. Maybe I'm lost, it's not my fault
Delussion is tough , it's not my fault
Lyrics and music: Achazia
Got some question about the modulation on the voice. I use DAW: Reason. There you have a pitch corrector called Neptune. So I have used the synth to adjust the vocals/adding this weird processed harmonies. There is a small button in the corrector called voice synth. There is a guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqFAOuYJaWY
(I will fine adjust the song. keep listening to it and there is some small things I wanna change on vocals/drums. Shouldnt affect the overall sound/song. ) Back in the time, when we were young. Growing up was easy, with friends around. You told me a secret from a challenging past. Your mum was a lost cause, whoever she was.
We kept running, through the haze Don't go , don't go any further. keep at my pace.
You got a head-start. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah That kept us apart. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah As much as I want you to stay, I didn't want to be in your way.
You got a head-start. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah That kept us apart. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah As much as I want you to calm down, I didnt want to leave you alone
Searching for answers, I know it's a shame. Memories are fading , what it's left is your name. Twentyfive years old you left long time ago I didn't know your struggles from here and beyond
We kept running, through the haze Don't go, don't go any further. keep at my pace.
You got a head-start. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah That kept us apart. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah As much as I want you to stay, I didn't want to be in your way.
You got a head-start. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah That kept us apart. Du-ru-du-ru-Yeah As much as I want you to calm down, I didnt want to leave you alone
Story: (see details and credits at the end of the story)
In the Valley of the Icepeople, amid the beautiful mountains and meadows, Silje and Tengel are raising a family, but they're not like the others. Their lives are bound up with the legacy of an evil spirit and their daughter, Sol, has a frighteningly dark inheritance.
Silje learns that Sol accidentally is Tengel's niece and it seems fate brought them together. When old Witch Hanna, practicing dark witchcraft says Sol is a dead-end and is Silje and Tengel that has to secure the Icepeople's fate. Silje become very worried as she has learned to love Sol.
It's not long though until they are forced out of the valley to the outside world, where witches and sorcerers are hunted down. How will they survive? And will the black magic that runs through their lives prove to be a blessing or a curse?
Credit: wingz from Freesound.org. The female vocal is reversed and I used part of it so the language is not recognizable. (which I wanted as I am trying to present the Witch Hanna)
Compostion, music, arrangement, production made by Achazia in Reason
Story: (see details/credit at the end)
Sol Angelica has now turned 20 and longing to go out into the world to feel all the benefits of life. Sol is aiming to of become just as good a witch as Hanna, and of being able to go to Brösarp's Backar. In summer, at every full moon, it is said that all the witches gathered there, but first she has to go to Denmark to meet her brother Dag.
It will be a dear reunion for both of them, but Sol gets into trouble from the very beginning when she saves the life of the judge's son himself with his exceptional abilities.
When, after revealing a pack of fake witches and wizards, she gets the mark of a witch. She must flee to Sweden, but as time goes on, Sol notices how different she is...
Credit: Thanks to christislord from Freesound.org for the gregorian chant which I used little part of on the chorus. Composition, music , arrangement, production made by Achazia in Reason.
Tengel and his niece Sol are safe from the outside world. Neither of them can hide that they are from the Icepeople, and both risk being executed for witchcraft. And they are actually both magicians, but Tengel has long ago made the decision to use only its powers for good causes, such as curing diseases. Sol, on the other hand, has a completely different morality. When they are driven from Valley of the Icepeople, there are many years of incidents and pure luck that keeps them safe. When they also find Dags mother, Charlotte Meiden, a wealthy duchess. They are provided with a small house and Tengel slowly starts to rebuild his reputation as a healer and not a Witcher.
Silje begins to be bothered by dreams. She sees demons and she dreams about the mountains, the feared entrance of Icepeople's valley. She also gets bothered by other dreams, dreams about Tengel. Tengel with the very distinctive, strange look and his yellow eyes.
Benedikt's sister-in-law, Abelone, arrives at the farm. She has decided to settle there, for good. The atmosphere on the farm is very tense and Silje decide to leave with Tengel into the feared valley of Icepeople.
Silje and Tengel's friendship grows deeper and they have forged a very special bond through raising up Sol and Dag. After some time with a lot of will and power they cannot resist each other and become lovers and husband and wife. Tengel is very hesitating as he do not want to give birth to someone that shares the same cursed blood as himself. It seems it is avoidable. They give birth to a little girl called Liv Hanna, It is a relief that she seems to be a normal child.
Silje is in safety at Benedikt's farm. She learns the truth about Niels Stierne, he was not Niels after all, but the murderer Heming , the Bailiff-killer. Silje felt a little betrayed as she thought she was a part of rescuing an important and an innocent man, but it seems she rescued the murder after all. She also learns the truth about her protector Tengel. He seems to be from a very dangerous Kin called the people of Icepeople and share the same name as his evil ancestor.
The legends says: "Once upon a time, many centuries ago, Tengel the Evil went out to the wilderness and sold his soul to the devil. He became the forefather of the Icepeople. For wealth and power, one of his descendants, in every generation, would be cursed to serve the devil and perform evil deeds. Their distinguishing feature would be yellow cat eyes and they would possess magical powers. Some say they will never be free of the curse until they unearth the urn containing the potion that Tengel the Evil used to summon the devil. It is said that one day a child of his blood will be born, gifted with knowledge and wisdom which will end the family curse. So says the legend, but no one knows if it's true."
Silje did not fear Tengel, he was good to her. He made sure she was fine. He often visited Silje and observed she was growing into this young woman with skills as a church painter and traits as a compassionately and warm woman.
Story: (see details/credits at the end as I used some ambient sounds from Freesound.org)
In the freezing Norwegian winter of 1581 the plague robs seventeen year-old Silje Arngrimsdotter of all her family. Homeless, starving and shepherding two newly-orphaned infants that she calls Sol and Dag. She heads in desperation for the warmth of the funeral pyres blazing beyond the city-gates of corpse-littered Trondheim. She then discovers this young man that is tortured by the Bailiffs men. In the shadowy forest she meets a captivating stranger - Tengel. He asks Silje to help him and save this young man that is called Niels Stierne that they claim to be Heming, the Bailiff-killer, so they plot this plan and as a result they manage to save him from the torture. Tengel return the favor by promising her to take the two children in safety. They leave and she gets to this farm owned by Benedikt the painter.
Thanks to shelf-employed, straget from Freesound.org for the irsh folkmusic in the beginning and the footsteps. I have also used some fighting sounds (credits comes soon)
Music and compostion, production is made in Propellerheads Reason by Achazia
This beautiful song is written by Bon Iver
The version is heavy inspired by both Bon Iver, Highasakite and Mina Lund.
I have tried to add my style to it and made it more sacral/rich with much choir and Halleffects.
I still work and a few tweaks vocalwise and I also still figuring out if I should have a guitar on the bridgepart (clean el guitar sound)
Heavenly Father Bon Iver, Justin Vernon, ... Ever since I heard the howlin' wind I didn't need to go where a bible went But then you know your gifts seemed heaven sent Just lead me to a choler, dad, that's the thing I don't know how you house the sin But you're free now I was never sure how much of you I could let in And I'm free now Won't you settle down baby here your love has been Heavenly father It's definitely lava Why you don't carry other names? Heard about a day where it dropped the know To go another day as we learn to close 'Cause I'm a known coward in a coward wind But you're free now You turn around now and you count to 10 To see you go now Well I know now honey that I can't pretend Heavenly father Is whose brought to his autumn And love is left in end I just been up here for god damn years Can you see now? Filling up hulls with god damn fears I am free now I know about it darlin', I've been standin' here Heavenly father Is all that he offers A safety in the end
Lyrics: Achazia Vocals: Achazia Songwriting/Composition: Achazia Production: Achazia Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nLJyIzD7AE&feature=youtu.be
I guess I went to far, but I was aching. For the love that we once forged long ago I didn't want it to change cause I was taken by the story we kept close long ago
Its changes in the air. I feel it in my heart and soul. We didn't play it fair We only played that one-man-show.
No one really cares That we left eachother long ago, The love might fade away 'Cause we want to do that one-man-show
I guess you went to far, but you were tired. Of all the promises that fell apart. I think you pushed to far. But you were trying. To make another "us", but it fell apart.
Maybe it's the end. I feel it in my heart and soul. You're still my special friend Perhaps we need that one-man-show
What will happen now I guess we find our way somehow It's time to say goodbye In our ownmade one-man-show
Music made by Achazia. This song is a new version of a song I made in 2008 in ABC code in a game called Lord of the rings online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvX1O6gPoMc&feature=youtu.be
I met some fantastic persons back then and we more or less spend a half decade to play music and do events. One of the persons I met was ingame called Lithia. (accidentally a norwegian person) A very genuine, fun person. I do not know where she is now. But this song made me remember the fun times back then. A musical legacy to honor that time and Lithia :)
Still working on more depht in the chorus part.. more variation on the instrumentation in the first part of the song.. More louder vocals.. I also need to work on the percussuin a little, since it drown someplaces, and to sharp other places.
This song is inspired of recent events in the world. The song describes my feelings towards those who do an extra effort to help other people. Both those who work in critical jobs, but also the whole majority that stays home to prevent further damage. Everyone is a hero at the moment. The world is in our hands.
The song written/arranged by me. Vocals: me. Still a few tweaks I need to get done grammar wise and production curious to hear what people think
so it is a little work in progress :)
World in your hands.
How much love are you able to give. Is it bigger than yourself? How many thoughts are you able to give, to the ones who carry one's weight. How much pride do you find inside, to be a part of this vulturous time. Do not lose fate, even if your dream break. You got a troubled mind.
Di ri di ri di. Beyond the borderlands. Di ri di ri di. You got the world in your hands.
Wouldn't be nice in the future sometimes. To look back when we were young. The wisdom we'll carry, the insight we will have. To see ourselves heroes of the dawn.
It doesn't really matter who and what you are. It's what you do that define your ways. When the storm is over and the sun shines again. We'll be at peace in the end of our days
Di ri di ri di. Beyond the borderlands. Di ri di ri di. You got the whole world in your hands.
Di ri di ri di. Beyond the borderlands. Di ri di ri di. You got the whole world in your hands.
This song I made for relaxation and Asmr and I added another account for that purpose. I was having a second though about that and I do think that sound is just as much Achazia-sound like everything else aswell.. So I have transfered the song to my account too. Hope you like it (it has more ambient sounds to it)
I remember I once played this game called Myst IV, One of the scenes in the game I heard this song by Peter Gabriel called Curtains. I remember how beautiful the song was. This is my take on it.
https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/09/23/peter-gabriel-gets-myst-ified
Lyrics: Oh, draw the blinds We can shut out the night Oh, pull up the blankets Pull the blankets up tight
And there are angels on our curtains They keep the outside out And there are lions on our curtains They lick their wounds They lick their doubt
We watch them float away Along with our memories of the day
This is a song very different from what I normally do. Its somehow fun to experiement and let creativity flow :) I think it has a little 80's sound.
Lyrics;: This is all my fears, endless roads with choices I hear it in my dreams, hollow words and voices
It almost to good to be true That I wont remember I'm here to live without you. I am just another stranger.
Whats my name again close your eyes and I'll be gone Nothing will remain the same, neither flesh and blood. flesh and blood.
Whats the game you play Close your eyes and I am done Nothing will remain the same, neither flesh and blood flesh and blood
Take another breath Wake up from your sleep My methods and work has been enabled you arise from the inner deep.
You will never remember, because I am just a stranger
Whats my name again................. ..................