Free Music From Audio Illustrator

Supporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator is offering his music for free during the coronavirus outbreak.

"I have decided to offer 8 of my music albums (ranging from Modular Synth, Jazz, Alan Parsons/Pink Floydesque, Cinematic, and world music) all FREE during this time as we all fight this virus.

Music is medicine for the soul, and while we are all fighting this virus, please help yourself to some of my medicine...freely it has been given to me, and freely I give to you. I hope it will be a blessing to all."

Note the download links in each player below brings up a purchase price of $0 but you can enter anything you want. James Newman let me know he's not looking for donations: "I just want to give back to the everyone who shares this world. We are all in this together."

Modular Synth music:






Jazz music:






Alan Parsons/Pink Floyesque music:




Cinematic music:






World,Cinematic,Jazz,Etc...mix:

Broken

Published on Jul 29, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio Illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Groove orchestra are pleased to present 'Broken'.

This is a musical portrait of the concept that nothing really works right. and ultimately everything is broken. Everything around us is in a state of decay and on a course of destruction and ruin. The day that we are born is the day that we begin to age and eventually decay, decline, and die.

All that we grasp and hold on to also slips away in decay. Yes, we and everything around us are indeed broken and we all desire a solution to fix the problem.

Romans 8:20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself also will be set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God.

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase 'Broken' here: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/track/the-james-newman-groove-orchestra-broken

PS...
One year ago today I was broken, and was in the hospital having quadruple heart bypass surgery to be fixed. Today I celebrate my anniversary with a new song about being broken.

I thank God for all that He has done in my and my family's life and I hope that my music brings you reflective joy.

Thanks and all my best,

James Newman
Audio Illustrator
New Man Studios"

On the gear: "This is another Pink Floyd-ish type piece using my Behringer model D for all of the synth parts except for the Moog DFAM for the synth drum loop and Sonic Projects "OBX" software clone for an OB styled big gliss at the climax of this piece. I'm also using Native Instruments B4 for the Hammond lines."

Previous posts featuring Audio Illustrator.

Free Music for the Holidays from James Newman aka Audio Illustrator

Some free music in via supporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator. Note the above is just one album. You'll find links to the rest below. Here's what James had to say:

"I thought since Christmas is around the corner just like the 3 wise men bringing gifts during the first Christmas...that I would leave the Matrixsynth community some gifts by making 3 sets of 3 of my albums free during the Christmas season. So I am including the links to all of these" albums.

The first of these sets have a Pink Floyd vibe to them. They are all called "Shades of Pink" and there are 3 volumes. I also have 3 of my shorter jazz albums for those who enjoy jazz music... and finally 3 volumes from a complete cinematic score I wrote called "Wisdom Sings His Story" (on my YouTube Channel) and now broken down to 3 separate albums...

So here ya go...ALL FREE...

Pink Floyd vibed:
1) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/shades-of-pink-vol-l-the-floydian-parsons-collection-lp-album
2) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/shades-of-pink-vol-ll-the-floydian-parsons-collection-lp-album
3) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/shades-of-pink-vol-lll-the-floydian-parsons-collection-lp-album


Jazz:
4) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/big-train-comin-jazz-micro-album
5) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/playin-with-fire-jazz-micro-album
6) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/jazz-tea-jazz-micro-album


Cinematic:
7) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/origins-cinematic-lp-album
8) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/the-promised-one-cinematic-lp-album
9) https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/album/ever-after-cinematic-lp-album

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! :) :) :)

James Newman
Audio Illustrator
New Man Studios"

Let me out of here

Published on May 21, 2018 Audio Illustrator

This is last of three Pink Floyd style compositions by James Newman.

1) Another Floydian slip
2) Broken
3) Let me out of here (this post)

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic orchestra are pleased to present, "Let me out of here".

This is a musical journey of the the struggle between soul, mind, and body. I wanted to create the mood of being trapped within oneself and the desire to be released.

The percussive 'knocking' sound represents knocking or pounding, wanting to get out of where you are and hoping someone will hear you to let you out.

This is based from the Biblical text, Romans 7:14-25.

14For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15For what I am doing, I do not understand; for I am not practicing what I would like to do, but I am doing the very thing I hate. 16But if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that the Law is good. 17So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me. 18For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. 19For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want. 20But if I am doing the very thing I do not want, I am no longer the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me. "21I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good. 22For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, 23but I see a different law in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin which is in my members. 24Wretched man that I am! Who will set me free from the body of this death? 25Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, on the one hand I myself with my mind am serving the law of God, but on the other, with my flesh the law of sin."

James Newman 's music can be purchased at:
jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Let me out of here" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

You can find previous posts featuring James Newman aka Audio Illustrator on MATRIXSYNTH here.

Confess the Sun (When Lunacy Reigns) by Audio Illustrator

Another track via supporting member, Audio Illustrator who had the following to say:

"I just finished my new track using my well loved Behringer Model D. In fact, check out the solo at 2:57, kinda as a distorted lead morphing into a horn...I'm playing my D using a CV breath controller there. I used the D throughout this piece and it has been invaluable to me...it is still my favorite synth.

Confess the Sun (When Lunacy Reigns) is from my forthcoming album called "Illumination in the Final Dark Age.

This is a piece about those who are telling you to believe that the truth is no longer truth and to convince you that their lies are the truth. They want you to confess that the sun only comes out at night and the moon brings warmth to the day.

Hold on to what is true.

Composed and produced with a Pink Floyd vibe. 🙂"

Lost for Words by Audio Illustrator

New track from supporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator of New Man Studios who had the following to say about it:

"As in a barren and deserted forest, we often speak but can not utter the right words that would benefit one another.

I hope you enjoy my newest musical reflection."

The Great Veil (Shroud of Darkness) by Audio Illustrator

New release from supporting member Audio Illustrator aka James Newman.

"The Great Veil is falling all around, look and seek The Light while you can, for night has come.

2 Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, 10 and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. 11 Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, 12 in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

released July 4, 2021
Thank You God for all that You have done."

Shades of Pink (The Floydian​/​Parsons Collection LP Album) by Audio Illustrator

A new release from supporting member, Audio Illustrator aka New Man Studios/James Newman.

"Here is my last album ( Shades of Pink) for this year and is a collection of some of my music influenced by the sound of Pink Floyd, and Alan Parsons. Gear used on this album include, Behringer Model D, VC340, Moog Grandmother, OB SEMs, several Eurorack Modular systems as well as various VSTis.

*All music composed, performed, and produced by James Newman
**Sound FX courtesy of: www.freesfx.co.uk"

The Seer​/​The Journey of Believing is Seeing (A Floydian​/​Parsons Styled Mega Album) by Audio Illustrator

A new release from supporting member Audio Illustrator who had the following to say about it:

"In a world between spirit and flesh, and of light and darkness, lie a pathway and destination for all who journey this side of time and space.

'The Seer' is a musical journey of being transformed from an onlooker to a seer, and discovering The Truth in a world caught in a great cosmic conflict, a war between Heaven and Hell.

I used many different VSTi's as well as a variety of modular and analog synths in the making of this album...and none were harmed in its production...my wallet on the other hand, is a very different story!!! ;)"

https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/

Eclipse of Reason (Kingdom of Darkness) by Audio Illustrator

An new piece by supporting member, Audio Illustrator.

"It has a mixture of Gothic (Middle Ages) instruments and a Pink Floyd vibe. I hope you enjoy it. :)

Once again, I'm using my trusty Behringer model D throughout this piece along with a number of various VSTi's."

https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Wake the Dead (The Dead are Woke) ("Illumination in the Final Dark Age" version) by Audio Illustrator

via supporting member Audio Illustrator.

"Here's a revamped piece for my upcoming new album called 'Illumination in the Final Dark Age'.

This is called 'Wake the Dead (The Dead are Woke)' and the entire album will have a Gothic Pink Floydian vibe to it.

I hope you enjoy this piece."

Behringer Model D, Eurorack Modular, & various VSTi's.

Daybreak by Audio Illustrator

via supporting member, James Newman, aka Audio Illustrator.

"A new track for a new album.

Daybreak is the 1st song on a new album I am currently working on called "Illumination in the Final Dark Age".

I'm mixing elements and styles of Pink Floyd with Medieval instruments and some orchestral textures thrown in to see what comes out this time. :)

I hope you enjoy it. PS...No Behringer Model D was harmed in the making of this production...only well used! :)"

I will Come for You by Audio Illustrator

New track by supporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator of New Man Studios featuring his modular and a few other synths.

I will come for you
I will come soon
I will come for you
one day

I will come for you
I will come soon
I will come for you
one day

Oh Heaven
and Earth
Sing His name
credits
released January 13, 2022
Thank You God for all that You have done.

The Deafening Roar of Words Left Unspoken by Audio Illustrator

New track from supporting member, James Newman aka Audio Illustrator of New Man Studios who had the following to say about it:

"I just finished this new piece that kind of revolves around a simple sequence ostinato being played by my DFAM. Here is what I wrote about this piece:

'In this life we fail too often to speak words that need to be said. May we not live a life of regrets from our silence echoing as thunder.

I hope you enjoy my latest piece called 'The Deafening Roar of Words Left Unspoken'."

James Newman Audio Illustrator - Way Out (Finding God) & Free Music

Supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman, aka Audio Illustrator has made his collection of music on BandCamp free for all.

Way Out (Finding God), above, is his latest in a Pink Floyd style. Here is what he had to say about it:

"Way Out (Finding God)" is a musical portrait of the soul.

When life paints us in a corner, we look for a way out.

Some say there is no way out...but there is ONE who is THE WAY, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE, He is our way out.

I have tried to capture both the struggle and anguish of the soul that thirsts for what's real and true about this life and the next. From the hopelessness and fear of the unknown, to the power and knowledge and understanding of the ONE who made us...He is our way out.

This Side of the Curse (The Album)

Published on Sep 20, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Groove Orchestra are pleased to present a new You Tube Album, 'This Side of the Curse'.

'This Side of the Curse' takes the listener on a musical journey thoughtfully exploring the various struggles we all deal with as humans in this life.

Song list:

1) "This Side"
2) "Home"
3) "Out of Sync"
4) "Gettin' Me Down"
5) The Silence of Grasping Air"
6) "Get Me Out of Here"
7) "Another Floydian Slip"
8) "Flip Side"

*All Photos courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

*Record player sound FX courtesy of: http://www.freesfx.co.uk
*"Over the Rainbow" sung by the "Threebee's".
*All music composed, performed, and produced by James Newman.

1) "This Side" We all know that life is not only challenging but also downright hard at times. Even in the best of times we can see that life has a way of working against us. I believe this life is indeed under a curse and that we all long to be set free from that which we are bound under.

This piece is based from the events found in Genesis 3.

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Wake the Dead (The Dead are Woke) by Audio Illustrator

"Ephesians 5: 13But all things become visible when they are exposed by the light, for everything that becomes visible is light. 14For this reason it says,

'Awake, sleeper,

And arise from the dead,

And Christ will shine on you.'

15So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, 16making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is."

And They Shall Be Kings

Published on Aug 27, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present 'And They Shall Be Kings'.

We are all caught in an epic battle, a war between two worlds, of spirit and of flesh. The timeless conflict of powers who would thwart what man was destined to be...kings and rulers.

This musical portrait is a reflection from the text of Revelation 5:10.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "And They Shall Be Kings" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

Another Floydian slip

Published on Jul 19, 2018 Audio Illustrator

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Groove Orchestra are pleased to present 'Another Floydian slip'.

"As I age, I'm told I'm no longer hip
for my filter let's me down as I make another floydian slip"

This is a reflective groove about aging.

I hope you enjoy. :)

Photo courtesy of Stephanie Newman.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at:
jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Another Floydian slip" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."

Update on the synths being used:

"The Hammond organ is NI's B4 VSTi, and the acoustic drums are from Easy drummer. I am also using the DFAM for a constant 'Floydian' drum part through out. The Behringer is doing all the synth parts including the atmospheric noise hits. I am also using a VSTi string machine emulator called 'Loomer' string ensemble. The Guitar parts are all from a VSTi as well."

Abandon all hope ye who enter here

Published on Aug 2, 2018 Audio Illustrator

A new piece from supporting MATRIXSYNTH member, James Newman.

"Audio illustrator James Newman and the James Newman Cinematic Orchestra are pleased to present 'Abandon all hope ye who enter here'.

"Through me you pass into the city of woe:
Through me you pass into eternal pain:
Through me among the people lost for aye.

Justice the founder of my fabric mov'd:
To rear me was the task of power divine,
Supremest wisdom, and primeval love.

Before me things create were none, save things
Eternal, and eternal I endure.
All hope abandon ye who enter here."

From "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri.

James Newman 's music can be purchased at: jamesnewman.bandcamp.com

Purchase "Abandon all hope ye who enter here" here:
https://jamesnewman.bandcamp.com/trac..."