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The Legend of Argo Navis
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Argo Navis "The Swift One" was the name the heroes chose for their ship, and they called themselves the Argonauts
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The music of Michael Duran includes; "Collaborations" Projects with my Soundclick friends that I have had the honor to work with; "Homespun" Solo projects & Covers done at my home. live band recordings; 2000-2004 "The Shop" Heartbreak Highway 3 piece collab/studio recordings with; Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar, Synth, and Bass 1990's "The Knapps Cutoff Band" As Is Studio "open mic" and live recordings with; Marty Nicklin; Bass Steve Layman; Piano & Synth Steve Torok; Drums Michael Duran; Guitar & Synth Thanks to Nathan Bankston, Ray Garcia, and Chris Kenard for their fine vocals. 1980's "B'wana" salvaged tape recordings from my 80s club band. Dan Buck; Drums & Vocals Michael Duran; Guitar synth & Vocals Ron Olson; Bass & Vocals Bill Kramer; Lead Guitar
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World • World Fusion
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Peak #18
Peak in subgenre #4
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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February 23, 2013
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MP3 5.8 MB • 160 kbps • 5:03
Story behind the song
The Legend of Argo Navis "the Swift One" Wonderful things are told of the bold mariner Jason, and deep wisdom hides and reveals itself in everything he saw and did.. Jason’s grandfather had founded the city and kingdom of Iolcos in the bay of Thessaly and bequeathed it to his son Aeson. But Pelias, Aeson’s younger brother, rebelled against the rightful heir, and took possession of the throne. Aeson died, and Jason, his child, was taken to Mount Pelion, to be raised by the wise centaur Chiron. Chiron, half horse and half man, had a strong sense of justice and had raised many heroes before they also set forth to seek their destiny. Jason was also to become a hero, ambitious and bold in the face of new challenges, and a favorite of the gods. The years passed, and Jason had grown to become a wise young man when he decided to step out of the familiar safety of the Pelion Mountains to reclaim the legacy of his father, Aeson. After a long journey he arrived in Iolcos, stood before his uncle Pelias, revealed himself and demanded his birthright, Pelias reflected before replying “To regain what you claim is rightfully yours, you must first take a courageous step and go on a quest across the Dark Sea, to Colchis and bring back the Golden Fleece. If you succeed, you will have earned fame and the right to regal power." Thus spoke the king, knowing full well that the quest was a certain death sentence. But Jason did not hesitate, he quickly gathered together the 50 greatest heroes of the day, among them where, Hercules, Theseus, Orpheus, Castor and his brother Pollux, and the Dioscuri. Together they commissioned a magical ship to take them safely through the crests of the waves of the dark sea. Argo Navis, "The Swift One" was the name the heroes chose for their ship, and they called themselves the Argonauts. The Argo was built by the shipwright Argus, with the close help of the godess Athena, and from the sacred Olympian forest of Dodona, Athena fashioned a mighty bow beam from Zeus' oracle tree, which could speak and render prophecies. And all who sailed aboard the Argo were specially protected by the gods of Olympus. Blessed by Olympus, Jason and his Argonauts could not fail They experienced the spray of salt, and the billowing sail, the rhythm of the sea, and the splash of ores, the Argo carried them far far away to new shores... After many adventures, and a successful journey, the Argo was consecrated to Poseidon in the Isthmus of Corinth. It was then translated into the sky by the Goddess Athene, and turned into the constellation of Argo Navis. The ancient astronomer Ptolemy described in his work, "the Almagest" the Argo Navis as being one of the 48 constellations then recognized by the ancient Greeks. In the 1760s the constellation of Argo Navis was broken up into the four sections we recognize today, Carina - the keel, Puppis - the stern, Vela - the sails, and Pyxis - the mariner's compass. Several authors of antiquity have discussed the shape of the ship, generally it was imagined like a Greek warship, a 50 oar trireme, it is hypothesized that it was probably the first ship of this type to ever go out on a high-sea voyage.
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Musan Dera
Sep 18, 2017
Wow, this music fits the theme, the story told on the song page, completely. There is something very old in it and the Rock influences (electric guitars) bring a modern touch in it. Anyway, listening feels like an exiting trip. Very interesting film music!
Sounds by Ramolly
Sep 18, 2017
This is an outstanding song !!!
Alan L Cole
Sep 27, 2014
Great production. Opening cello is bittersweet. I can see you scoring these works with a quill and paper or is it with a stylus? Very cool guitar work Michael. All I can say is that it's out of my league but none-the-less, bravo maestro!
procks
Jun 01, 2013
I love the dramatic drumms and the tension coming up when the guitar starts playing.Amazing leads and excellent mix...Amazing how you put all this together!
Morten Gjermundsen
Apr 01, 2013
Heartfelt and beautiful. Powerful drums. Love the guitarwork. Fantastic sound and feel. Really enjoyed listening to this. Thanks for the dl, im taking this one with me to oslo. :)
Swampman
Mar 15, 2013
Hell im gonna say it too Jude Epic and amazing just like Michael !
gabe stenziano
Mar 13, 2013
now isn't this something. i can see i'm not getting over here often enough. such depth to this, i'm being swept out to sea, floating along. the guitar solo is an amazing fit. well done, Michael.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Mar 12, 2013
This is one cool piece of music, I could imagine a full orchestra pumping this out, three dimensional sound at it's highest level, you are the master !!!!!!!!
Marius Amado-Alves
Mar 09, 2013
I like the electric guitars. The rest is perfect cinematic music. A fusion indeed.
ms 007
Mar 05, 2013
l hear the chello at the onset and l am lnto lt.....lncredable Talent..l couldn't agree more you should be in the Film lndustry...........How many different lnstruiments are in this ?? Sounds like the whole enchelada !! Bravo!! Maestro!!! ?
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Mar 02, 2013
Once again, Michael, you have taken a Coconut Blues Club Song Challenge to the highest of creative levels. As so many other comments attest, this Classic Greek Myth Song is EPIC as you have presented it in music and lengthy narrative description. Your mix of instruments makes for an authentic Ancient Greece sound as excellent as the esoteric professional musicians who still try to "recreate" the music sounds/instruments of our Early Greek roots for most modern music/instrumentation. Also, your Guitar Solo is especially integrated with the dynamic theme of this brilliant song production. Thank you for the pleasure of this great song, and the dl as well. And we are so happy to see/hear you again. Be Well, Superb Musician and Highly Respected Friend!
Joe Hill
Feb 26, 2013
Very authenic sound for the era and beautiful to boot! I'm so happy to have you back creating again. You certainly are an inspiration for me!
Ken Sacco
Feb 24, 2013
cool song great job
VMP (USA)
Feb 24, 2013
Yes, the key word here is EPIC. Highly visual adventure, masterfully articulated solo expression, cinematic grandeur, and pure class, love it!
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 24, 2013
You should be in the movie business MD! This would make a killer soundtrack for a movie - fantastic production and arrangement...love the melody line, it tempts you and makes you follow it right through to the last note!
The Valiant B's
Feb 24, 2013
Epic . . this is a huge bombastic tune which is a perfect soundtrack for the epic voyages of the Argonauts. Magnificent build-up to that great guitar solo. A fabulous piece of music ; one that I must have for my soundclick station and my I-pod.
Carlo D'Anna
Feb 23, 2013
A brilliant combination of musical phrases creating an epic motif!! Wonderful!!
Drumnjon
Feb 23, 2013
This is a KILLER epic score track Michael....WOW...So Magnificently done ..... A DEFF Favorite ... and that eastern flavor wow...! JON :)
ALPHA ONE OMEGA
Feb 23, 2013
Brilliant epic arrangement & performance Michael!! Luv the slow build up to the driven guitar parts Superbly handled wow 1st Jenn&Jon's Medusa & now the Argonauts this is realy gettin good!!
GinNger SparklezZz
Feb 23, 2013
cool song!!! it is indeedy...exotic!! love the melodies and the big punchy drums dueling in the background...sounds like timpani. i want sounds like this : )) ! great creative styling on this one, michael!!