Happy Labyrinth

Boris the Bull

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Deep beneath the Palace of Knossos, roams a young boy named Asterion, or more infamously known as The Minotaur. He was imprisoned for simply being born and locked away in a Labyrinth until he was murdered by Theseus.

This conceptual exploration piece pays tribute to the young child Asterion, whose purity and innocence were betrayed by the people who were supposed to love and protect him.

I hope it's enjoyable! That you are here reading this means so much. Thank you!

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Lyrics

This link is to a large blueprint of the Palace of Knossos, which stood atop the legendary Labyrinth designed by Daedalus, who was later himself imprisoned in the maze with his own son, Icarus:

http://tinyurl.com/39g2nd

Song Stats

Hits: 2579
Comments: 16
Fans: 11
Plays: 116
Downloads: 130

Uploaded: May 21, 2007 - 09:08:21 AM
Last Updated: May 21, 2007 - 09:08:21 AM Last Played: May 13, 2013 - 07:08:54 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Hardware:

Mac 2x2.0 G5
Epiphone Sunburst Electric Guitar
SonyDV cam
Mobile Pre

Software:

Garageband
iMovie

Comments

Frogmorton	Frogmorton said 2192 days ago (May 21st, 2007)
	This is the stuff That I love. That's 3 killer electronic tracks in a row, Mark. I am so inspired by your newest music. Downloaded and "scrobbled�" Check out my latest song called Black Dance

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 2192 days ago (May 21st, 2007)
	In the labyrinth,,, stood the bull armed with a electric guitar. cool stuff going on. the mighty fine guitar lines made for a good melody on top of it all. Check out my latest song called Darkest Skies

jiguma

jiguma said 2191 days ago (May 22nd, 2007)

Have I missed something?
Boris, some sort of transformation seems to have hit your music since I last listened ;) This is excellent stuff (not that your others weren't mind you). Not only an interesting piece of music, but also a really intriguing choice of focus. Stories about Knossos have always been, since I was a boy, an inspiration to me. This tune has done nothing to change that, and has just me even more interested to get to Crete - maybe next year?
Really well done!
Neil

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five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 2191 days ago (May 22nd, 2007)

LOST
Wow Boris - I got lost in this from the git go. So many strange things going on, and that's before the guitar appeared. The drums are electric in one ear and very organic african in the other ear and tickyelectroblinkyrobotica in the other ears. The bassline sounds are rich and what I seek in my own tunes. It's such a good composition and a very unlikely combination of sounds and styles. I think it's exactly what the Greeks intended to use as the sound track for the story of the Minataur, except they only had a pan flute and a lyre.

Efharisto Boris!

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apb

apb said 2190 days ago (May 23rd, 2007)

no bull ..it's all Minotaur .. Greece is the word!

very cool this .. could well be a TV series theme/soundtrack ..I can see the opening credits rolling .. I know we have "Rome" do we have "Greece" yet??.. (no, not Grease ;)). The mid-sections 'blend of sounds' (not any melody) made me think a bit of "The Equaliser"
when it moved a little away from ethnic
percussion and the low bass and higher synth came in ..
nice el. guitar use herein too ...the mood is too hip
n' happening for a period drama .. but certainly something involving archeological digs in the best tradition of Indiana Jones, Tomb Raider and Relic Hunter.

It's a very fine, inspired, pleasantly well balanced piece of work. I also noted a fair change of direction from what I've heard before of yours. Great to experiment. Hmm, any suggestions?
Not really - maybe try something ethnically
'Greekish' 'old' instruments doing a bit somewhere: .. bazouki, baglama or even a bit of the Russian(?) balalaika or domra. Kudos, Boris the Minotaur.

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bud	bud said 2190 days ago (May 23rd, 2007)
	Damn - where'd that guitar come from? This is great - I like the eastern modality - not too much - not too little. The gal sighing is pretty cool too. Nice interpretive jamming - and a very original sound you got here. Check out my latest song called ditto

ktb	ktb said 2190 days ago (May 23rd, 2007)
	wanderful The guitar was very tastey. The rythyms you weave are extra hip. Love the vocal snippets as well. Ahhh Ahhhhh Ahhhhhh Syncopation rules. Jeff Beck Check out my latest song called Blackwater (by Tokai)

guitapick	guitapick said 2190 days ago (May 23rd, 2007)
	Hey... ...that lead in note to the first solo (distortion/overdrive) is beyond music. Just tore me apart, man. Cool piece...great sound. All the tracks. The two Renault books are: "The King Must Die" and "The Bull from the Sea". Definitely worth a read, Boris. Check out my latest song called 'Cuz I Can

Mcboy	Mcboy said 2189 days ago (May 24th, 2007)
	funk down.... beat down......santana on acid hipness....adenalin pumper...no bull..... Check out my latest song called Bluesphemy (MJRF 2010)

craft	craft said 2188 days ago (May 25th, 2007)
	acid song the solo is fantastic.. Dope song!!! The minotaur is going crazy for shure!!! Check out my latest song called Valarty & AJ Craft - Burn (Alternative version)

lengold	lengold said 2178 days ago (June 4th, 2007)
	Fantastic Never heard anything like this before and I love it - thank you Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

Warren Smith

Warren Smith said 2142 days ago (July 10th, 2007)

Famous Bulls
As you are singing about a classical story, shouldn't this be categorized under "classical" rather than the "other" genre? : >

Not only is the unusual soundtrack fun to listen to - I also am finding the concept of writing about the minotaur romping as a child an interesting perspective.

Will you be doing a series - famous bulls in history?

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Boris the Bull

Boris the Bull said 2142 days ago (July 10th, 2007)

thank you!
i suppose Brahms might object to having my work listed in the same genre, but sure, you can call this classical if you like! hehe

as for doing a theme, well, i kind of did. a former collection of music was under the leader song, MINOTAUR, which is somewhere in my list of songs. other songs under that were also of the same kind of feel and nature - love, loss, life, loneliness, lunch... you know.

thanks for checking this one out. i'm happy you found it and happier for your kind thoughts! best regards,

Mark

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Doug Somers	Doug Somers said 1934 days ago (February 3rd, 2008)
	Boris, a solid thumping wailing tune Love that incessant drive, the guitar that transports you up up up, and the musical hold that won't let go. Great piece!! Thanks for sharing this work, Keep well, Doug Check out my latest song called The Asteroid [Doom2012]

	said 1825 days ago (May 22nd, 2008)
	Happy Labyrinth Wow!!! This is really FANTASTIC MUSIC I LOVE IT !!!!! Well done. Thanks for another great download. I will be back to listen AND DOWNLOAD MORE. :) Peace Dee .

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Name: Me and Boris the Bull
Location: Boston Massachusetts USA

... The murky subways of Boston brought forth Me and Boris the Bull. Providing fresh, familiar sounds, a positive background landscape emerged. Originally a way to shed the fear of playing in public, the subways provided an incredible experie... [see more]

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