[Codo]

movie director ... former opera singer ...

Do you have any idea how many incredibly talented people exist as "ordinary" people?

If you have anything by this guy, share it as much as you can.

Not publicly. Once it's on the internet, people steal like harpies.
I don't want to cause a Kaoma/Los Kjarkas scenario.
This guy has left basically nothing, and it would probably literally kill him if someone steals his stuff and get all the praise and money for it.

If he tried, he tried and nothing was in vain.

Is this was we are supposed to do? Run after something, until it destroys us?
I can only speak for myself, but I'd rather be ordinary, boring, alive and....happy.

Everything is a chance, it takes noticing it, and taking it or skipping.

Kill me, but in my 20s I had connections to a music industry giant, and said no.
I regretted it on the days when my job pissed me off, but knowing what I know NOW, I'm more than glad that I decided that way.
The music industry is probably the worst of the entertainment industry.
Dudebros (and worse...) everywhere, especially in positions of power. Just look what happened to Kesha.
My tolerance for bullshit and manipulation is also way too low. I couldn't sell my soul for success.

I don't want to sound pessimistic, and I certainly don't want to hold you back.

For me it's the old question what you REALLY want in life, and most people don't know that.*
They chase professional success as if it's the only thing that could give meaning and fullfillment.
They think that being talented at something means it HAS to be your passion and purpose.
They listen to advice from people who have completely different backgrounds, aspirations, motivations and personalities.
And -as always in life- you just have to be prepared that things don't go the way you want.
Otherwise you could end like my friend and NOT get rescued last minute.

This is my last Impulse Tracker work from 2000, a rather complex composition for that time. It's kind of obvious I composed it for orchestra.
Strange Ways
It's not suitable for BtB, because it has personal meaning for me and I have other plans with it.

And some stupid shit from the 90s:
Bells
DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING-DING
A good ( ) example how I used my voice to make sounds. The sirens and squeaks, that's me.
The fart synth is however completely synthetic.

* Including me.
But at least I know what I DON'T want.