It all began in 1992, the very day Eric acquired his Ensoniq SQ-2 synthesizer… Experimenting with the wide array of sounds provided by the full-fledged audio workstation, the muse of the moment took favour in some of the orchestral instruments, unfolding something unforseen. What was expected to be a session of raving techno music took a dramatic turn in the opposite direction, ushering the sound of an uncanny symphonic drama. But as unpredictable as the turning of the winds, inspiration drifted away, revealing only two segments of the song. The mysterious little piece was left unfinished, and it would remain so for 26 years…
It was not until Zephyrean got his hands on the previously unreleased tracker module for Strike A Panzai that the two forgotten segments eventually would be rediscovered. Zephyrean – having known Strike A Panzai for years, albeit in the form of a rendered audio file – was gripped by fascination upon discovering this mysterious artefact left within the tracker module. This was the original score that made the haunting and soul-stirring orchestral theme of Strike A Panzai. He knew right away that these two parts had been written on Eric’s Ensoniq SQ-2 synthesizer, meaning they could be recreated using the same sounds found on his own Ensoniq SQ-R sound module.
Upon carefully analysing the roughly compressed and distorted audio, all the different instruments were distinguished from one another, to be recorded anew and conjoined into the same harmonic ensemble. The two once lost segments from the past were being brought back to life, retrieving the lushness and clarity of the original sound. It was a deeply mesmerising experience, like the uncovering of an ancient mystery just waiting to be unveiled. Zephyrean eagerly passed on his results to Eric for evaluation, who was surprised and delighted to hear a revival of his first effort written on the Ensoniq SQ-2. Memories of an eerie old house surfaced as being the muse for the unfinished composition, but a concern was also voiced for the song to become something more… Eric pleaded that Zephyrean would continue the composition and finish it as a complete piece. The moody old song had a destiny waiting to be fulfilled by someone who could perceive its spirit…
Zephyrean agreed to the request and proceeded by diving into the very essence of the song, searching for whichever mysteries that were to be unlocked through the white and black keys. Soon, dark secrets began to emerge from a realm unknown, and a tragic tale from a lost time began to unravel. A song was in the process of unfolding, assembled through inspiration and directed by ordinance…
Now then, can you handle the dramatic intensity of Concerto Tragedia?
We assure you, this music is not for the faint of heart.
It all began in 1992, the very day Eric acquired his Ensoniq SQ-2 synthesizer… Experimenting with the wide array of sounds provided by the full-fledged audio workstation, the muse of the moment took favour in some of the orchestral instruments, unfolding something unforseen. What was expected to be a session of raving techno music took a dramatic turn in the opposite direction, ushering the sound of an uncanny symphonic drama. But as unpredictable as the turning of the winds, inspiration drifted away, revealing only two segments of the song. The mysterious little piece was left unfinished, and it would remain so for 26 years…
It was not until Zephyrean got his hands on the previously unreleased tracker module for Strike A Panzai that the two forgotten segments eventually would be rediscovered. Zephyrean – having known Strike A Panzai for years, albeit in the form of a rendered audio file – was gripped by fascination upon discovering this mysterious artefact left within the tracker module. This was the original score that made the haunting and soul-stirring orchestral theme of Strike A Panzai. He knew right away that these two parts had been written on Eric’s Ensoniq SQ-2 synthesizer, meaning they could be recreated using the same sounds found on his own Ensoniq SQ-R sound module.
Upon carefully analysing the roughly compressed and distorted audio, all the different instruments were distinguished from one another, to be recorded anew and conjoined into the same harmonic ensemble. The two once lost segments from the past were being brought back to life, retrieving the lushness and clarity of the original sound. It was a deeply mesmerising experience, like the uncovering of an ancient mystery just waiting to be unveiled. Zephyrean eagerly passed on his results to Eric for evaluation, who was surprised and delighted to hear a revival of his first effort written on the Ensoniq SQ-2. Memories of an eerie old house surfaced as being the muse for the unfinished composition, but a concern was also voiced for the song to become something more… Eric pleaded that Zephyrean would continue the composition and finish it as a complete piece. The moody old song had a destiny waiting to be fulfilled by someone who could perceive its spirit…
Zephyrean agreed to the request and proceeded by diving into the very essence of the song, searching for whichever mysteries that were to be unlocked through the white and black keys. Soon, dark secrets began to emerge from a realm unknown, and a tragic tale from a lost time began to unravel. A song was in the process of unfolding, assembled through inspiration and directed by ordinance…
Now then, can you handle the dramatic intensity of Concerto Tragedia?
We assure you, this music is not for the faint of heart.
It all began in 1992, the very day Eric acquired his Ensoniq SQ-2 synthesizer… Experimenting with the wide array of sounds provided by the full-fledged audio workstation, the muse of the moment took favour in some of the orchestral instruments, unfolding something unforseen. What was expected to be a session of raving techno music took a dramatic turn in the opposite direction, ushering the sound of an uncanny symphonic drama. But as unpredictable as the turning of the winds, inspiration drifted away, revealing only two segments of the song. The mysterious little piece was left unfinished, and it would remain so for 26 years…
It was not until Zephyrean got his hands on the previously unreleased tracker module for Strike A Panzai that the two forgotten segments eventually would be rediscovered. Zephyrean – having known Strike A Panzai for years, albeit in the form of a rendered audio file – was gripped by fascination upon discovering this mysterious artefact left within the tracker module. This was the original score that made the haunting and soul-stirring orchestral theme of Strike A Panzai. He knew right away that these two parts had been written on Eric’s Ensoniq SQ-2 synthesizer, meaning they could be recreated using the same sounds found on his own Ensoniq SQ-R sound module.
Upon carefully analysing the roughly compressed and distorted audio, all the different instruments were distinguished from one another, to be recorded anew and conjoined into the same harmonic ensemble. The two once lost segments from the past were being brought back to life, retrieving the lushness and clarity of the original sound. It was a deeply mesmerising experience, like the uncovering of an ancient mystery just waiting to be unveiled. Zephyrean eagerly passed on his results to Eric for evaluation, who was surprised and delighted to hear a revival of his first effort written on the Ensoniq SQ-2. Memories of an eerie old house surfaced as being the muse for the unfinished composition, but a concern was also voiced for the song to become something more… Eric pleaded that Zephyrean would continue the composition and finish it as a complete piece. The moody old song had a destiny waiting to be fulfilled by someone who could perceive its spirit…
Zephyrean agreed to the request and proceeded by diving into the very essence of the song, searching for whichever mysteries that were to be unlocked through the white and black keys. Soon, dark secrets began to emerge from a realm unknown, and a tragic tale from a lost time began to unravel. A song was in the process of unfolding, assembled through inspiration and directed by ordinance…
Now then, can you handle the dramatic intensity of Concerto Tragedia?
We assure you, this music is not for the faint of heart.