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In reality, though we choose not to think about it, we are living a "high-wire act". None of us knows what even the next moment will bring. The suspense and tension of this truth is captured in an improvisation. It's rhythms and timings are disorderly and unevenly dispensed. This is music only in as much as it is a means to an end... invoke feeling, evoke emotion, convey idea. No longer looked upon through the narrow lens of "music", it becomes what it is... a thing unique in and of itself. Nothing compares to that moment. It can NEVER be repeated. Any attempt at re-capturing the essence from a song so conceived is rooted in failure. Even an EXACT copy would be nothing more than "imitation"... a high form of flattery, yes... but the "Life"... that thing of "essence" will forever remain within that moment... that song's "becoming".
-M-
,,,from The RED ROOM comes
...an X and an M
...Xanthan does everything
...Mortamor does anything
...they are
...the Psyche's Muse.
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what's behind the door...
"The BLUES" ..."tWo" improvs ..."face-2-face" ...guitar-bass improvisation is catalyst for a drum-vocal improvisation.
The artist has designated this song as non-chartable.
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Improvisation
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"NOW"ing!!
Metaphilosophical meanderings on the moment, "Now"... past and future are no things at all except relative to that one constant, "Now", which is the only time we ever have. No thing ever happens or happened outside of it. "Now" is nothing if not everything... now has it forever been... and now shall it ever be. -M-
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Improvisation:bass, guitar, voice. Embellished.
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the dying vesture
Be not afraid to put upon ye the dying vesture!
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Improv on guitar, voice, and bass. Embellished.
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America!
Unadulturated Improv on Voice, Guitar, and Keyboard. As is usual I don't know what Bill is going to sing and he has no idea what I am going to play. Real live jam material here. -M-
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Captured live as it happens!
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Jesus Priced!
As is customary with our improvs, these words are being spoken aloud for the very first time... as you listen! And in this song, nothing has been added nor, for better or worse, taken away.
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voice, guitar, keyboard improvisation
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The Devil Himself
These lyrics transpired while watching televangelist Robert Tilton.
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Improv on bass, guitar, voice. Embellished.
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Against the Law
"Devil", you say? ...BEWARE DETAILS!!!!
...and that "Pit of Blasphemy" too!!!!
...and know that Pride WILL come BEFORE your falling right into it. -M-
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Improvisation on bass,guitar,voice.
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What Is Truth
The simple truth about the truth is, that it is what it is... and that's a fact! ; ) ~M~
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Improv on voice and guitar. Embellished later.
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"petting" God
reactions to movements of spirit are our moods...
and thoughtful reasonings are our recognition of God. -M-
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guitar,voice,and bass improv with a drum mach.
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Medicinal Music
A song about healing properties in music.
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Improvisation on bass,guitar,voice.
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UnElevator
Don't let living your life pass you by.
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Improv on keyboard,guitar,voice. Embellished.
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the Tide
What one must go through in dealing with the reality of a futile life. Embellished.
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guitar, voice, and bass improv with drum mach.
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Fat Lady
(written in homage to the material world)
This is our favorite improv... a magical moment where the words and music come together so beautifully. It was songs such as this which inspired us to continue in our unorthodox musical approach. -M-
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Improv on bass, guitar, voice. Embellished.
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DeathAngel!
This is an embellished improv featuring bass, guitar, and vocal with a drum machine. You'll hear me expounding upon the Angel of Death a bit before the song actually begins. -M-
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One of the Four Horsemen
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Solid Blue Band
Some of my writing journals contain "Dream Logs" and this is one of 'em.
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Improv on bass, voice and guitar
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fruits of Fear
Fearful of movement in others and being afraid to move themselves, the 'dead' will surely drag you down!
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Exp. Rock improv on keyboard, guitar, voice. Raw!
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Honeybee
What is life for? ...What's its purpose? ...Why do we live? ...We are nothing without life! ...Everything is contained within it! ...Life is the chosen one. It is the chance and the challenge and the cherished. We are! And I am!
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Mellow improv on voice, guitar, and keyboard
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Spermatozoa!
Why aren't we still just as excited and hopeful as we ever were!
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Improv on bass,guitar,voice.Embellished.
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Man
And what is "Man", that thou art mindful of him?
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Improv on bass, guitar, voice. Embellished.
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Monotonous
A little yin/yang, fire/water, "opposites attract"-style word amalgamation concerning things which I'll elaborate upon in both more and less obtuse ways elsewhere in my writings. -M-
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Science, Religion, Magick, Sex... a quick lesson.
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Twitchin'
Some rather disturbing contemplations...
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Improvisation on keyboard, guitar, and voice.
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Draw Near
From the RedRoom to you, a hymn.
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Improv from the Broadman Hymnal
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A(lonely)nother Day
Sadness in forsaking a cherished part of yourself...
With the exception of the strings appearing midway through, this is purely improvisational.
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Improvisation on keyboard,guitar,voice.
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Know Thine Enemy!
A Pastor feeds His flock information, fulfilling the scripture that saith, "Do you love me, Peter?" And Peter answereth him saying, "Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee!" Then Jesus answered him, "Feed My Sheep!"( ...and may I add, "even if it is your own flesh that they eateth!" -M-)
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Improv on guitar, voice, and bass. Embellished.
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Face Of Death
Perfect for those timid of their feelings on death, I'd simply love to have William perform this tune troubadour-style at my funeral. -M-
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Improv on guitars and voice. Embellished.
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Worship
Capturing the spirit at that moment in time where conception occurs is a form of worship. Attaining manna at the point of manifestation is basically the nature of what our music is all about. -M-
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Improvisation on bass,guitar,voice.
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Cat's Face
Scaredy Cat: An analogy of what one instinctively does when confronted with the "Light" of one's true self.
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Jazzy improv on voice, keyboard, guitar
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Flow
A Metaphilosophical Jam on the "Gravity" of Life.
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Improv on bass, guitar, voice. Embellished.
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Hiding in the Dark
...and aren't we all... in some way, shape or fashion... indeed... -M-
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Improv on bass, guitar, and voice. Raw!
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Waterloo
What is YOUR "Waterloo"? Well, whatever it is, this song is chanting and cheering for your decision to go right on through with it. -M-
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Improv on keyboard, voice, and bass. Embellished.
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Simpleton
A parable from the seed. This one was taken as a snippet from the middle part of n even larger piece. Imagine how boring THAT would be... this song lasting three times longer than it now does. ;) -M-
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Improvisation on bass,guitar,voice. Embellished
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Expectations
Our outlook affects how we view our lives.
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Mellow improv on voice, guitar, and keyboard
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keleidoscope
Improvisation on a Casio and bass with singing... some unadulturated FUN!
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Improvisation on Casio and bass with vocals.
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Sun Hymn
I wrote this as a Hymn for the Sun. It was to be sung unto the sun while it's setting as a prayer for it's safe and sure return... or maybe, it could be a prayer for my own safe and sure return, such that I'd be able to see it again another day... -M-
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Improvisation on keyboard,guitar,voice.
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Eurika!
What happens upon finding "the answer"? We see it as being "new". We see that it is "good". We then perpetuate this "good news" at the expense of everything else. ;) -M-
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Improv on guitar, voice, and bass. Embellished.
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More Precious than Gold!
And what is the Truth, but The King in all his Glory!
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Improv on guitar, voice, and bass. Embellished.
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The Plan
..a "Man" ...a "FALL!!" ...SATAN,"Victorious!!" ...as "intended" ...and "planned" ...by an EVIL GENIOUS!! -M-
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Acoustic
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Now
This song is about losing someone special. It expresses the feelings one goes through when seeing a precious, unique, and magical relationship disappearing, apparently without remedy. -M-
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Embellished improv of vocal with two guitars.
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The CODE
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12/31/2009 10:55:33 AM
Happy New Year Psyches!
All the best for 2010!
ROCK!
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HunkaFunk
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12/22/2009 12:18:19 PM
I'm loving your 'musicating', very fresh, and inspiring. Thank you for being real, and unpretentious in your art.
Tim Franklin
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Larree
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9/27/2009 11:09:48 AM
You just plain ROCK! Thanks for everything you do!
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Ash Ferry
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9/9/2009 6:19:31 PM
Mortamor, thank you so much for your thoughtful words that you said on Medicinal Music. It is heartwrenching, yet very healing to hear you say these things. You have been such a good friend and no matter how far we are, I keep you close in my heart always. Thank you so much.
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Eaglehead
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3/3/2009 3:14:14 AM
Hiya : )
Good to hear from ya! The answer to your question is 'not sure' as we haven't tried to cash anything in yet. I am assuming its sitting in our PayPal account but I could be wrong! I guess IAC support would tell ya.......... Maybe when we accumulate our first hundred bucks I'll check it out - that could take a while tho... LOL
C
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indic mist
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1/10/2009 8:52:44 PM
hey thanks for the comments.... and for pointing out the song length of kaafir.... some glitch .... check it out now... cheers!!!!!!!!
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indic mist
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12/30/2008 5:46:39 AM
Hey!!!!!!!!!!! do u know that 'Alchemical Studies' is at no 5 on The Cool Tunes Station.... keep rockin.... cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Eaglehead
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12/24/2008 3:58:09 PM
Merry Christmas Mort!!!!
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indic mist
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12/8/2008 10:51:24 AM
way beyond any thing i have heard.... very progressive.... real cool!!!!!!!!
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SHIZOEY
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11/20/2008 6:00:30 AM
Hi.
Please check the new fucking song out....
And tell us what you think
Have a Great Week
Best Regards
SHIZOEY
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SILVERWOODSTUDIO
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11/19/2008 12:20:29 PM
I think you have been here longer than us - but not seen for a while!
I appreciate your approach to composing music-I know I said that b4-!!!
hope this next period can sort out some big issues in the world!
Kia Ora
Rob
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Hugh Hamilton
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3/30/2008 6:08:02 AM
Hola, Amigo! Thanks for your visit, Mort - it's a pleasure to see you out and about, even if only for a moment - have thought often during this round of kayak activity about your kind support last year, and remain grateful...and miss your regular presence around these parts, though it's nice that the tunes remain...hope you can find some time to join the general party before too much more time passes...hope you're well, and ROCK ONNNNNN!
:)
H
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Shank Godley Butcher
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1/10/2008 3:14:47 AM
Strong words re patriotism. I realised that there was nothing wrong with the sentiment of the forefathers, but a terrible application of the ideals by modern politicians. You've probably heard that the Liberals in Australia are gone (and I mean GONE!). They were completely thrashed at the polls and the former Prime Minister became only the second leader in Aussie history to lose his local seat. Now we'll spend a decade reversing the destructive arrogance of a selfish party that somehow commanded a mandate. It's time to reverse the culture of selfishness that both our countries developed during the money-hungry years, if it's possible. On a musical note (pardon the pun) I'm lovin your tracks. You and X make a great team. It's among the most original music I've heard.
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Psyches Muse
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1/4/2008 7:46:49 AM
Howdy, all! Checkin' in every now and then. Thanks for the kindness and I appreciate the visits. Got a lot of irons in the fire right now, mentally speaking. I plan on focusing more attention here in the future. -M-
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The Man With No Band
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1/2/2008 1:03:32 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR Mortamor !!! all the best to you in '08 !
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