Albums

In Dreams cover image In Dreams

Purple Rhapsody's third album brings together the power and beauty of previous albums and combines them to produce the best album yet. Using new recording and production techniques the improved sound complements and brings forth the pure musicality that is Purple Rhapsody. The 9 new tracks on here are available for FREE download. Click here to download the entire album as a Zip file (the tracks are in MP3 format within the Zip file).

The cover image contains "Angel Silhouette" images created by Barun Patro and used with his kind permission. See his SXC page for more wonderful images.

Note that although this album is available for free download Terry Robinson, as composer and recording artist, retains all rights as the composer and producer of these tracks. Commercial use of these tracks is strictly prohibited without a legal license being granted by Terry Robinson. Please use the contact details at the bottom of this page to arrange commercial use.

Tracks:
  1. The Mirror of her DreamsMirrors are reflections of the real world and this piece begins with a mirrored melody, intertwining with the original and building. Other themes arrive and the end is the original theme but distorted out of shape by a different arrangement - upbeat, rousing, and emotionally charged
  2. AnniversaryThis was written as an 25th Anniversary 'gift' - there are two distinct themes, separated by a 'chorus' section, each of which define one side of the couple. The end brings both of these themes together in a powerful affirmation representing commitment and joy.
  3. In DreamsThe title track - this is dreamy and light but with an undercurrent of tension creeping in the last time the main melody is repeated
  4. Voyages in the WildernessIn biblical times a prophet or religious person went out into the wliderness for "40 days and 40 ninghts", this idea is repeated in other religions and tribal rites of passage. A key part of the journey was being given a revelation via a dream. Voyages in the Wilderness traces the journey from the initial voyage to the revelation and then back to the original starting point but with a 'rearrangement' of the tune signifying the different perspective after the journey.
  5. AftermathSymbolilses the sudden waking from a nightmare - the general fading of the dream, and then the odd recurring recollection of it.
  6. Last DanceThe last dance before heading off to war - in the time of knights and medieval pomposity
  7. Turning OverIn the middle of the night simply turning over in your sleep can move your dreams from tense, nightmarish proportions to dreams of flying - soaring effortlessly through the blue sky
  8. Leaving HomeLeaving home to follow your dreams can often be a heart-wrenching and powerful experience
  9. Lament for the WhalesThe title and mood of this track says it all really....


Fractal Landscapes cover image Fractal Landscapes
Purple Rhapsody's second album is another wonderful mix of gentle piano music and upbeat guitar based tracks. From the epic title track to the short emotive pieces the album takes the spirit of Transient Emotions and pursues it further into a world of soundscapes
Tracks:
  1. ArpeggiatoreUpbeat track kicking off the 2nd Purple Rhapsody CD
  2. Fractal LandscapesFractal Landscapes, the title track, is an aural journey through infinite fractal images (like the one on the album cover). This 25 minute track has recurring themes and many changes in pace and style.
  3. Evening ReflectionA tune with which to relax and ruminate over the day's stressful times.
  4. Summer WaltzThis track brings back memories of the long childhood summers of youth.
  5. Dreich DayA 'dreich day' is a dreary, dismal, drizzle-filled day in Scotland (well, to be accurate the day could be anywhere - but it's a Scottish phrase).
  6. WaterfallErm... reminiscent of a waterfall!
  7. The OrientLots of multi-layered bass guitar with a slightly oriental flavour.
  8. Swallows In SummerSoaring swallows in a blue summer sky.
  9. TsunamiGentle start indicates a nice peaceful scene - but then electric guitar and piano whirl round the listener. The aftermath is gentle and poignant...
  10. Strolling PlayerRambling guitar piece, improvised in one sitting and almost unchanged since then!
  11. SnowflakesDrifting piano, reminiscent of snowflakes on a still day.
  12. Fractal HorizonsLast track from the Fractal Landscapes CD. The music builds and then fades into the distance.


Transient Emotions cover image Transient Emotions
The first CD from Purple Rhapsody is a collection of 11 self-contained instrumental pieces. The style varies from solo classical style piano through to apocalyptic multi-layered soundscapes of emotion.
Note: Transient Emotions is due for release in the US in a revised form. The music is almost the same but some of the tracks have been renamed and the order has been re-arranged.
Tracks:
  1. First StepsQuiet piano composition, first written in January 2005. Imparts a sense of peace but the use of some non-standard chord prgressions also imparts an impending sense of more to come. First track on Transient Emotions.
  2. Sultry SundayA slightly moody, but very nice, meander through a Sunday.
  3. Minor VariationsQuite simply the first couple of minutes set the theme and then it's followed by a few variations in a minor key. Not all of the variations follow a classical format.
  4. Winter SunPleasant interlude with piano and strings. Inspired by a beautiful winter sunset seen whilst driving north in December 2004.
  5. HurricaneFirst written as a piano 'study' when I was in High School (back in 1987) this was originally part of my submission to my Scottish 'Higher' Exam for Musical Composition. I revived it and rearranged it to take into account my access to a wider range of instruments.
  6. Northern LineNorthern Line starts off quiet and then builds rhythmically to a more peaceful (although de-tuned) middle section then back to the rhythm before fading out.
  7. Babbling BrookShort piano piece reminiscent of... a babbling brook!
  8. CarpathiaCarpathia is one of the ships that rescued passengers from The Titanic and was subequently sunk during the war.
  9. Stormy JanuaryThere's not much to say about this track... it was written in January 2005 and sounds a bit stormy!
  10. Rain On My PianoThe combination of strings and piano playing the same notes at the same time gives this piece a watery, rain feeling. Hence the name!
  11. The YearBack in March 2004 my fiancee and I moved in together. Both of us had difficult relationships prior to being together and this piece, begun in March 2005, is an attempt to portray the variety, happiness, and poignancy that had filled my life in that one year of incomparable happiness.