Firefly Dream, by Joseph Balson

Firefly Dream

by Joseph Balson

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Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of Don't hold my hand, A forgotten dance, 魂の中の霧, Silent Departure, Coffee Time Piano Preludes, Dreams of a distant sun, Not a Cello, Firefly Dream, and 8 more. , and , .
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1.	Lullaby for a Salamander 03:43	buy track
2.	Aurora Borealis 03:29	buy track
3.	Firefly Dream 03:19	buy track
4.	Black Supernova 03:19	buy track
5.	Geisha's Lament 05:15	buy track
6.	Goodbye to the Owl 04:01	buy track
7.	Insomnia 03:32	buy track
8.	Closed Window 04:35	buy track
9.	Requiem for Souls 03:42	buy track
10.	Sleeping Giants 04:55	buy track
11.	There is a Storm Coming 03:21	buy track
12.	After the Giants Were Gone 03:42	buy track
13.	All the Pretty Little Horses 03:08	buy track

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Firefly Dream is a fusion of ambient, acoustic, and industrial elements that weave together to create an otherworldly sonic experience.

From the opening notes of this album, I invite you to embrace the tranquility and serenity of a world hidden beneath our everyday perceptions. It's as if I'm gently whispering a lullaby to a mysterious salamander, enchanting it with a melodic embrace. The ethereal glow of the aurora borealis dances across the musical landscape, casting its enchanting spell upon you.

Yet, amidst the tranquility, there is an undercurrent of intensity. The title track pulsates with the hidden energy that hints at the raw power of millions of magical insects. I'm trying to transport you to a realm where the boundaries between dream and reality blur where black supernovas collide and Geishas lament lost love.

As the album progresses, the emotions deepen, evoking introspection and contemplation. "Goodbye to the Owl" carries a bittersweet melancholy, while "Insomnia" captures the restless nights and haunting thoughts that accompany sleeplessness. "Closed Window" resonates with a sense of longing and missed opportunities, and "Requiem for Souls" evokes a mournful reverence for those departed.

Yet, "Firefly Dream" is not solely about introspection. It also encapsulates the power of transformation and the grandeur of the universe. "Sleeping Giants" stirs the imagination with its enigmatic presence, and "There is a Storm Coming" heralds a gathering tempest, where anticipation hangs in the air. "After the Giants Were Gone" reveals the aftermath of great upheavals, while "All the Pretty Little Horses" brings the album to a graceful, haunting conclusion.

In "Firefly Dream," I aimed to create an album that transcends boundaries, blending emotions to craft a truly immersive musical experience. It is my sincerest hope that as you listen to this collection of melodies, you too will be transported to a realm of introspection, wonder, and dreamscape beauty.

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released June 23, 2023

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Joseph Balson France

I am an autistic photographer, musician, composer.
Locked up inside myself.
Sometimes, it comes through my eyes.
Sometimes, I shoot it.
Sometime, music is in my head.
Sometimes, I record it. ... more

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