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Childhood's End
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Inspired by a 1953 science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clark, that has been brought to TV in a SyFy channel 6 hr. mini series.
progressive rock
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a unique fusion of genres
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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Rock • Progressive Rock
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Peak #49
Peak in subgenre #8
Author
Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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April 05, 2020
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MP3 15.2 MB • 320 kbps • 6:37
Story behind the song
Childhood's End, a science-fiction novel by Arthur C. Clark Published in 1953, it is a tale about the extinction of the human race. As the story opens, the Americans are competing with Russians to be the first in space travel. The hopes of both countries are dashed, when invaders from another planet occupy Earth. The massive ships, operated by enigmatic creatures referred to as the Overlords, hover over every major world city. Five years later, the Overlords become rulers of Earth, turning it into a Utopian paradise. While most humans are happy about the peaceful state of the world, some are discontented about having their personal liberties stripped from them, along with any hope of space travel. Karellen, also known as the Supervisor of the Overlords, is very secretive about his appearance, and will at first only speak to Rikki Stormgren, Secretary General of the United Nations. Fifty years after Stormgren's retirement, Karellen decides to leave his ship and meet the humans face to face. They are shocked to find that the Overlords are the image of the Devil. While the Overlords keep in contact with humans, they rarely leave their ship, finding the atmosphere and lower gravitational pull uncomfortable. A party at Rupert Boyce's home reveals much about his guests. The main attraction is an Overlord named Rashaverak, who is interested in Rupert's collection of books on the occult. Rupert's new brother-in-law, Jan Rodericks, is an aspiring astronomer who is displeased with the Overlords' ban on space travel. Meanwhile, Jan stows away on an Overlord's supply ship in an attempt to visit their home planet. While he is away, the world goes through the last stages of its existence, as the world's children undergo an evolutionary metamorphosis that turns them into inhuman servants of a higher authority, a power that even the Overlords bow to. Jan returns to Earth eighty years later to find a desolate planet, all the adults have died off, and the children that are left are linked together in a trance, gradually becoming part of a new race that has replaced humanity. They use their mental power to strip the Earth of all plant and animal life. Intimidated by their wrath, the Overlords decide their work is done and leave. Jan stays behind to give reports to the Overlords. Eventually, Earth evaporates into nothingness, as though it never existed. The world officially comes to an end in the year 2125.
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Nigel Hardy
Mar 09, 2024
Wow what a story and superb musical content to back it up. Really well put together and performed top shelf!
steveweyman
Mar 09, 2024
Not heard this before Michael . What an absolute epic track ! Epic soundtrack material . The instrumentation is stunningly fused together . Love the guitar as per . Awesome !
AlexisPatrick
Oct 12, 2021
Quite epic and very classy , yet sentimental. Michael, Your guitar sounds so beautiful. You have endless talent. Brilliant work Thank you so much again for all the collabs.
AlexisPatrick
Apr 08, 2020
Michael, This is tremendously beautiful. Your musicianship is absolutely amazing!!!!! Great Guitar playing and Piano work.
LeeBoos
Apr 06, 2020
this is stunning. What a beautifully intricate piece. I agree with Kaul, every step it evolves into a masterpiece. I love all the nuggets and candy in this one. I want more please Excellent Lee
MikeBennett
Apr 06, 2020
Love this remix and remastered version!
spinaceto
Jan 21, 2016
A gorgeous music atmosphere here, the instrumentation is so large and rich on sounds and landscapes. There is so much energy and dynamic in this tunes...... extraordinary work Capitan!!! Two instruments really let me dig into the arrangement, the piano and lead guitar. An excellent movie soundtrack imho, in which I recognize once again the great talent you own my friend!! Well done, a master piece!! :)
KAUL
Jan 20, 2016
Just caught this one for the first time this morning. What a great track! The piano intro is excellent and just gets better as it evolves and more and more instruments are introduced. This is a a real fine cinematic composition very well performed and produced!
Musan Dera
Jan 19, 2016
"Quite complicated" is my first thought at my first listen, but when I listen further, I remark it's taking me into a kind of trance, moving in circles. I hear Middle Ages (especially the flutes), I hear Classical in the piano part and Progressive Rock in the lead guitar and drums. A very interesting mix you bring here. And the title makes one think. Is this the picture before Childhood's End, after or both? I would think it's about the things that still are coming in life, so for me it's after. I listened twice now and enjoyed it!!!
Rodrica Rudge
Jan 18, 2016
No beating this MD! Stunningly good composition, performance and production. I enjoyed reading the story behind it as well. All the stories and imaginative themes that you absorb seem to surface again in a musical masterpiece - you have a great way of turning information into sound!
Dollar Bill and the Unmentionables
Jan 17, 2016
Huge, lush sound - dramatic and bold. The percussion is a treat, the guitar soars, and the interplay between piano, bells, and synth is magic. Bravo!
Relative Rabbit
Jan 16, 2016
Hey Michael, Thanks a bunch for the nice comments on my IAC tunes. Oddly enough I was just listening to a few of your songs on the clickers station. This one is really great. love "always friends" also - kinda reminded me a bit of Roger Hodgson"s "Sleeping with the Enemy" intro at first :) "autumn Light" and "You Are Here" are a treat too. I love that they are all so different! right up my alley. cheers Matt
ROBERT M LISANTI
Feb 07, 2011
Superb! love it!
Amp dott
Feb 07, 2011
very good music here, i will be checking out more from you, i like the sound very astonishing and the melody is amazing, this gets me in a relaxed zone, so much words for this amazing piece of art, keep up the good work! :)
Andre Henriquez
Sep 09, 2010
This is brilliant!!! Beautiful tones, textures and colors mixed in the best way possible...It's really a Master Piece my friend:)
Bill Wright
Aug 27, 2010
Way cool progressive instrumental with a Peter Gabriel vibe. Nicely done, Michael! Good atmosphere. I've been gone a while, but finally released a new song this week.
littlegreenman
Aug 26, 2010
Another little piece of MD gold :) Shades of FZ in there, really love this, 'tis ACE!!!
Chris Ward
Aug 25, 2010
You really know how to pull of the BIG sound and mix the instruments very well. Excellent stuff. Sorry I've not been around much recently to listen to what you are doing musically.
Kurt Lewis Neufer
Aug 20, 2010
Excellent !!!! :):):)
Andrew Rulton
Aug 18, 2010
An epic production mike. Well Done