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The Songs of Distant Earth
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inspiration from a Si-Fi novel by Arthur C. Clarke, whales recorded by Kent Noonan, Whalesong Project, www.whalesong.net
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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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Rock • Psychedelic Rock
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Peak #44
Peak in subgenre #4
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Michael Duran
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Michael Duran
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November 26, 2010
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MP3 3.3 MB • 128 kbps • 3:38
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Whale recording by Kent Noonan, Whalesong Project The Songs of Distant Earth A novel by Arthur C. Clarke published May 1986 "The Songs of Distant Earth" is an engaging story centered around one of Arthur C. Clarke's deceptively simple plot hooks: Prior to the destruction of the Earth in a nova 1,500 years from now, "seedships" were sent to the stars so humanity could live on. An early seedship birthed a small, Eden-like civilization on the scattered islands of a planet dominated by oceans, called Thalassa. Now, hundreds of years after this society achieved near perfection, another much faster seedship has arrived. This new ship is carrying the last, traumatized people who have come directly from the now destroyed Earth. Like most of Clarke's work, "The Songs of Distant Earth" is a story driven by ideas. Ideas about how the future of humanity will turn out. Ideas about how we will eventually solve the problems of today. Ideas about how we will finally reach the stars, and what we'll do when we get there... The first third of the book, maybe even the first half, is a never-ending stream of theories and predictions and discoveries. One of the author's great strengths is his ability to easily yet convincingly paint a picture of mankind's future. What takes other authors chapter after chapter to flesh out, Clarke manages in small and succinct bites. Clarke lures the reader along with hints of discovery at every turn, and discovery, not preaching, drives the story. This is best reflected in the discovery of a deep sea intelligence indigenous to Thalassa. Clarke's revelations about them are spaced evenly throughout the novel, all the better to lure you along, and walk that fine balance between telling you enough to keep you interested, but not so much that your imagination is spoiled. Because Clarke's stories generally don't hitch on some raging conflict or objective-based scenario, this one included, the ending may seem anti-climatic.. Plot threads introduced midway through the book that look as if they will heat up are resolved well before the end. But that is Clarke. He presents an idea, a snapshot of the future, serves up a slice and gets out before the idea wears itself thin. That is a great strength of his work.
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Marius Amado-Alves
Mar 18, 2011
(big fan of that book too)
ALEXIS PATRICK
Feb 08, 2011
Oh, Michael...This is certainly a masterpiece....so beautiful. I am so happy to hear from you...I hope you and Mary are fine. I have experienced some difficult times here in Linesville, PA...but, I thank God my children, my grandchild and I are alive and well...knock on wood and Inshallah. Your music is always classy, Michael...I really love the way you sing and your guitar work is always excellent. Thank you so much for all your support of my songs, and kindness. Have a beautiful week!!!!!!!
ms 007
Feb 06, 2011
l can feel it, quite beautiful, its like another dimention or culture interesting for sure.:) L&P Debra aka ms 007:) kgtf
gabe stenziano
Jan 25, 2011
what a captivating piece of music. very creative and performed to perfection. a delight to allow myself to drift along with you here. gabe
Kossek-BR
Jan 18, 2011
Wow! Extremely powerful emotions here. Great musicianship and vocals. Very airy production. I am hearing some Mike Oldfield here. Incredible!
Swampman And The Machine
Jan 09, 2011
Great atmosphere and cool backwards licks in there Michael. Sweet tune cuz !
Jiri Hajek - composer
Dec 04, 2010
Amazing music, Michael, the sound is really magnificient!! Jiri
Dr. Bob's Jazz - Benefit Boppin' Quartet - JBBQ
Dec 03, 2010
WONDERFUL SONG, MIKE!!!!! The guitar/vocal/drum mix is just right...for here or there...(wherever here or there are - ha)...speaking of which, hope your move is coming along well...in the interim know that we miss you...and appreciate your song contributions to CBC. Best Wishes Always, Bob
Ralph Atkinson
Nov 30, 2010
The mix is as deep and wide as space. Five stars for the whale vocals! :) Cool stuff, Michael!
DOOMTRAINmusic
Nov 29, 2010
Wow fantastic music !!!! unending depths of sound, really enjoying this one
Yninoarrane
Nov 28, 2010
WoW, it's just great.
Mikejazz
Nov 28, 2010
Beautiful voice layers and guitar screams over ther epic spacy fabulous creation only master Duran could do.
Carlo D'Anna
Nov 28, 2010
Transforming! sweet vocals! Great adaption to an astounding author!
Michael Bennett
Nov 28, 2010
Love it! What can I say, top shelf from the get go and highly creative. Nice work!!!
Finnski
Nov 28, 2010
its beautiful michael!
Keyshardy
Nov 28, 2010
This is totally amazing..Wow..what a journey!!
VMP (USA)
Nov 28, 2010
EPIC! Mind-blowingly dramatic, beautiful, creative, and texture-laden. A master work.
Rodrica Rudge
Nov 28, 2010
Ethereal and haunting - there is something spooky and mysterious about space, maybe it's the unknown, but you have captured that aspect perfectly here. A wonderful blend of sounds and vocals, fantastic.
Michael R7 GT
Nov 27, 2010
Love it Michael! Love it!