So I’ve had this obsession with playing the song “Like Shadows in an Empty Cathedral” when writing lately.  I’ve tapped it out though and so I thought I’d go searching for more like it.

I stopped by my local record shop in search of music like “From the Mouth of the Sun.” The guy there thinks a sec and points out Loscil’s “Endless Falls” and Rafael Anton Irisarri’s “Reverie.” In passing he comments, “you kind of know what you’re in for by just looking at the cover.” No kidding.  Especially in the case of “Reverie,” but I want to talk about Loscil this time.

I mean, just think about what kind of tone for mystery, the strange, or tension this could enhance:

And don't forget to check out the eerily hypnotic “Estuarine” :

“Loscil is the electronic/ambient music project of Scott Morgan, from Vancouver, BC. The name Loscil is taken from the "looping oscillator" function (loscil) in Csound.” –From Wiki.

To Check out Loscil’s website, click here: http://www.loscil.ca/
The rest of "Endless Falls" is worth checking out. As is Loscil's discography.
- Josh 

I came across Myuu’s work while scouring the Internet for creepy pasta narrators. In certain videos I noticed something in the background noise that was beyond creepy and complimentary to the storyteller’s voice. What I found was captivating. No doubt the result of Myuu’s hard work. It was hardly a discovery however, with his already solid fan base and a close relationship with productive collaborator, Mr. Creepy Pasta (A talented online creepy pasta narrator). 

The musician and composer, also known as Myuuji (Youtube), has a multitude of works, many of them available through creative commons. They range from haunting originals to resonating remixes. Take a listen for yourself:

What kind of images does that produce for you? It could be just the thing to get your creative juices going.

I was so impressed by the sound; I wanted to work with a piece in a reading of my own creation. The product is a synergy I really love. Take a listen. The only song there is Myuuji’s “Disintegrating”:

For more great songs, please visit his Youtube Channel by Clicking HERE
And make sure to head on through and ‘Like’ his Facebook page HERE

New to The Dark Opera? Begin Exploring by Clicking HERE

- Josh

This music artist's sound, of YouTube fame, was introduced to me over the week end by a friend. The vibe is one you'll find yourself moving your head to as Jenkees does in the clips. The degree alone to which he gets into his music is inspiring... And the songs! They've been triggering creative thought in my mind since. Take a listen:

Where does your mind take you when you listen to it? If you don't know, listen again. This time, close your eyes and let go.

 "...That place, I don't have a map for it. So sometimes, when I turn on the camera, we don't go there. But I'm going to try and go there today"

Here's another one:

If that inspires you and you want to hear more, head over to his website here:

www.ronaldjenkees.com

He has a wonderful outlook on sharing his creative work and seems to have a great philosophy on music creativity. Worth seeing is his YouTube channel to take a look at where he comes from and where he is today. 

Youtube Channel Here

Jenkees is a self-taught musician. He sells his tracks on his personal website and offers license at a price.

- Josh

I took a trip down memory lane for this one. I remember listening to some Satriani when I was younger and thinking up stories with a friend of mine. It was great then and rediscovering it again proved to be just as great now. 

Much of his catalogue has a classic feel to it. There's some nice diversity, especially with the album "Engines of Creation". While song names like “Borg Sex” or “Wormhole Wizards” mightn’t exactly reel you in for a listen, a lot of the music is great to get your creative juices pumping. The discography is largely instrumental and easy to listen to. Peruse the mixed bag below for a taste.

The next one begins at 0:40, picks up at 1:10

and just for good measure...

Music has an important power over mood and motivation. What kind of music do you put on when you’re creating?

- Josh

More experimental music? Why not. If you haven’t heard of him, Ben Frost has quite the sound to his music catologue. I must admit, I’ve seen his “By The Throat” CD but never picked up his music until this recent experimental music kick.

Tracks like “ Sacred Heart” is mesmerizing. Perhaps it’s the “medication time” sounding off with the chill beat that sends me slipping into something of a daze. It isn’t hard to call to mind something dark to the backdrop of this gem. 

And if your in the mood for something a little darker, then you might try “The Carpathians” from “By The Throat”.

As per Wiki, Ben Frost, a musician, composer and producer is based in Reykjavik, Iceland.  Apparently his album “Theory of Machines” has experienced quite the critical acclaim. His music might be worth a look through.