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In the realm where dreams intertwine with reality, Where ethereal whispers dance upon the air, There lies a spectacle of sublime divinity, As mist rises, weaving a tapestry fair. Over the vast expanse of tranquil waters, A veil emerges, soft as a lover's caress, Unveiling a world of hidden wonders, In this mystical realm of pure finesse. The mist, a gentle mistress of the dawn, Unfurls her tendrils, embracing the land, Her touch, a tender kiss, so softly drawn, Enveloping all with a delicate hand. Through verdant forests, she gracefully glides, A ghostly ballet, a ballet unseen, Whispering secrets to ancient trees, she confides, As they sway in her embrace, so serene. Her ethereal presence, a hushed symphony, Unveiling nature's secrets, layer by layer, As she weaves her enchantment, so gracefully, Transforming the ordinary into something rare. The world awakens, bathed in a mystical hue, As the mist rises higher, reaching for the sky, A celestial dance, a spectacle so true, Where beauty and nature become unified. Oh, how the mist paints a masterpiece divine, A canvas of wonder, a sight to behold, Where water, land, and forests intertwine, In a symphony of mist, a tale untold. So let us pause, and in this moment, surrender, To the allure of mist, its ethereal embrace, For in its beauty, we find solace so tender, A reminder of nature's infinite grace.

The post-war explosion of music, led by the LP, the transistor and TV took Western popular music out of jazz into folk and rock, while concert music began experiments with electronics, chance and process. This film examines Glenn Gould, the Javanese gamelan and the Beatles.

Between the Great Wars, music absorbed new elements. Jazz swept across continents with Louis Armstrong and Count Basie while George Gershwin brought it into theaters and concert halls. Also features Aaron Copeland, Martha Graham, Kreisler, Toscanini and Stokowski.

In America, the synthesis of cultures and musical forms created a new music: the songs of Stephen Foster, the rags of Scott Joplin, the marches of John Philip Sousa. In Europe the old conventions were fragmented under the impact of Debussy, Strauss and Mahler and Stravinsky.

The era of Western industrialization and the Romantic movement brought with it the grand piano and the huge symphony orchestra. Verdi, Brahms, Wagner and Tchaikovsky each put their unique stamp on Western music. National Ballet of Canada stars Karen Kain and Frank Augustyn dance the Swan Lake pas de deux to Tchaikovsky's music, played by violinist Yehudi Menuhin.

The great individual composers, Vivaldi, Bach, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert, established music as an accessible and popular art in western society. With them came the symphony orchestra and the presentation of concerts and important solo artists performing music for the sake of music alone.

The height of the Italian Renaissance showed the development of the Madrigal which prompted the evolution of the opera. Venice became the musical capital of Europe. Features Monteverdi, Corelli, Stradivari and Guarneri, Lully, Purcell and Handel.

The growth of music from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Medieval plainsong of the Christian Church was the basis for the development of a reliable notation system and of harmony. Features the music of Perotin, Dufay, Cabezon, Gabrieli and Ravi Shanker

In 1979 renowned violinist,Yehudi Menuhin, released his acclaimed series. The 8 part series explores the story of music development. It's a unique look at artistic expression, composition and technical changes, and the sense spirituality that permeates music. Part 1 discusses man's discovery of music through the sounds of nature, animals and inanimate things. Music is one of man's few genuine inventions. We have created it from within ourselves. Prehistoric discoveries in Russia, the traditions of ancient China, Japan, Sumeria and the Golden Age of Greece and the primitive sounds of Africa are all part of the early story of music.

The film "The Great Dictator" culminates in this speech from Charlie Chaplin. It has stood the test of time and speaks loud and clear to us. Whether you identify with the left or right, this plea to stand on your own and defy the powerful is more appropriate than ever!

The season when nature sleeps is filled with its own unique beauty. Over the years it has reminded me that the natural cycle is incomplete without the rest that winter represents. It gives closure to waning of Autumn and meaning to the renewal of Spring.

I found some beautiful video clips that spoke to my sense of peace within. I heard this music calling from that sense. As we watch hate and rage engulf our world, we forget the simple peace is always waiting. "We dance around the circle and suppose, while the secret sits in the middle and knows"

I have the good fortune to have a property on a lake in Ontario, Canada. It's peaceful beauty is a constant inspiration for writing music. Our connection to nature is deep and I hope these images and music offer you a sense of that sacred relationship.

A friend sent me an email a while back containing the text for this video. I found it poignant, thoughtful, and inspiring. Our time here is fleeting and this reminded my that the day will come to leave our seat empty for others to fill. May these thoughts offer you some reflection and peace.

The robot from "Metropolis" is an iconic representation of classic films. This is the scene in which it is transformed into a copy of the heroine of the film. It's a turning point in the story and I hope my music conveys the drama and adventure of this moment. Keep in mind that this movie was made in 1926!

This scene from "The Grandmaster" depicts my other passion (the rare martial art of Baguazhang) so beautifully that I wanted to express it in music. This is a personal expression only and not here for commercial purposes. EricR