Not just a musician; Skully now has a new E-BOOK ~ DRONE.

Summertime and the reading is easy!

There's a fun new short story available at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L8BXHXC

A serial killer stalks the parks and gardens of Cork City. Two of Ireland's most experienced police officers, Long and Buckley are tasked to track him down.

Catching this psychopath becomes very complicated, and the two cops turn to a young boy for help; using some unorthodox methods. But can they stop him before he kills again?

In spite of the plot, DRONE is not graphic or violent. Geared towards the 'tween' and teenage group, it stimulates curiosity in emerging technological intrigue with novel entertainment; while exposing life’s realities in law enforcement.

Utilizing colorful characters [the hero himself being a tween] and scenic Ireland parks, the author creates appealing visualizations. I would recommend it to my tween grandson as well as my adult friends.

Fota Park [wildlife area] photo by Skully 10 July 2013.

Don't have a Kindle? Look for the "Free Kindle Reading App" balloon on the right margin. A simple download and you can read your purchase right from your P.C. or laptop. Great summer fun!

Be sure to stop by the DRONE FaceBook page: 'like' and post your comments about the book.

https://www.facebook.com/thebookdrone?notif_t=fbpage_fan_invite

Self Fulfilling Prophesy from Skully's Without A Voice Album (re-write from 22 Sept 2009)

Mystifying and addictive this track is for a dreamy train traveler or commuter.

The music begins as one is nodding off to sleep watching the utility poles click past. Your mind is gearing down trying to relax and let go; but as thoughts of the busy day’s activities replay like flicks of a camera, your nervous system quivers with a mild electric jolt.

A clash of symbols drops you into a dreamland [whether consciously or subconsciously] of new adventures and hoped for accomplishments.

You are momentarily thrust back to reality by steel wheels squealing on the metal rails and the rush of escaping steam from the locomotive engine, as the train arrives and then slowly departs the ‘not your stop’ station.

You are lulled back to your illusions by echoing piano & reverberating Hammond organ melodies buoyed by cleverly hidden Subsonics and three methodical bass drum beats which mimic the rhythmic rocking of the train. You could very well be shaping your own Self Fulfilling Prophesy.

Fade to soothing string music and chirpy piano announcing a lush green French countryside and the sound of ‘snoring?’ [at 3:09]. Don’t miss your stop.

Skully's Gare de Montrabe was additional inspiration for this write.

Both tracks [Self Fulfilling Prophesy and Gare de Montrabe] are on Skully's Without A Voice album.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/without-a-voice/id260539945

The Skinking of the Lusitania. Animation by Winsor McCay, Music by Skully

21 Jan 2014 Write based on Skully's Video:

The vintage animation and narrative text of Winsor McKay’s The Sinking of the Lusitania will spellbind you; while Skully’s vivid orchestration will stimulate your senses bringing the story to life.

Skully has packed this soundtrack with his clever sound effects and expressive music such as the click of an old fashioned reel to reel movie projector, the ship’s duty watch bells, the intimidating sonar pings of the immoral submarine, rousing percussion and perfectly placed piano medleys that speak volumes.

Stimulating layers of percussion introduce the busy pace of the animators creating the 25,000 dramatic frames which made up the first record of the Sinking of the Lusitania.

Music intensifies with what could be a piano portrayal of Morse code when the narrative addresses the warnings issued by the German Embassy in New York {don’t miss the Statue of Liberty.}

A chilling rush of air sets up the eerie images of the villainous German submarine U-39 lurking in the nearby sea.

The music takes breathtaking pause just before the first torpedo hits Lusitania.

The movingly sombre piano melody could swell your chest with disappointment as the narrative frames identify some of the more prominent victims.

Skully’s music erupts in anger; while the narrative attempts to put a diverse spin on the obituaries, quoting an observation from the smiling Charles Frohman: ”Death is but a beautiful adventure”.

The layers of passionate piano and deep bass music elaborate the sense of desperation the passengers must have been experiencing as they struggled to the lifeboats.

Then, a baritone piano and bass cello articulate the horror of the second and fatal torpedo which caused the definitive destruction and massive loss of lives.

The profoundness of the catastrophe can be deeply felt here as Skully constructs his expressive annotations in a crescendo of music.

A weeping probing piano medley at 8:04 brought me a heavy heart as images of “The babe who clung to his mother’s breast [7:37]...” pierced my mind.

The fade to silence and stark white at the end of this video afford the viewer a contemplative moment to grasp what has just been a most shattering experience.

Winsor McCay 1906

Compton Family

http://youtu.be/T1tQ1_i2IQU

WITHOUT A VOICE 2 ~ Skully’s Electronic Voice.

Once again, Skully has tempted us into visualizations of his world with his Electronic Voice. Each of his music creations tells a story from deep within his heart and soul. It is up to the listener to form the images as they ‘hear it’. The amazing bonus in a Skully soundscape, is that you will hear new musical effects each time you listen; thus creating a fresh experience.

If you [like I] have been impatiently waiting for new music from the Tall Irish master of layering creative electronic music; you will be richly rewarded with the Without A Voice 2 album from Skully.

I am enthralled with EVOLUTION OF A SOUL and DIGITAL POLLEN. {As well as Being Indulgent 1st Movement; Soft Flowery Robots; Punishment; and Little April}. And yes, Seth [my 2008 Nissan Sentra with a fabulous sound system] really likes TANGO IN A MINI.

Sure this WOAV 2 album is stiff competition [as my all-time fav CD] for the original WOAV for me.

I would like to make a special mention of The Fireman’s Garden in which Skully’s remarkable music brings you through the emotions of 9/11 and intently guides you to a wonderfully tangible place for commemoration of the brave fire fighters who lost their lives trying to save innocent victims – The Firemen’s Garden aka the Garden of Remembrance in Ringfinnan, Kinsale, Ireland. I invite you to read my Blog (of the same name).

Skully Fans: What is/are your favourite track(s)?
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/without-a-voice-vol.-2/id828484162

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/without-a-voice-vol.-2/id828484162

The Firemen’s Garden aka the Garden of Remembrance in Ringfinnan, Kinsale, Ireland.

YouTube video The Fireman's Garden [youtu.be/lxbaDOsK_BE]

This video is intense and the music is profound. If you are sensitive like me, be prepared to re-visit your innermost emotions and forgotten memories of this horrific event. I personally had to cry myself out and stop my trembling fingers, before I could get to this write.

The apprehension, the gripping build-up with the revving airplane engines sounds at 1:55 made me shudder with trepidation and sentiment. The footage showing the excruciating anxiety of the people on the New York City streets brought back the heart-stopping shock of this disaster. My sincere prayers and thoughts [still] go out to the injured & murdered victims and their families. I will never forget.

Likewise, I found Skully’s music very healing. The piano melody that commences at 1:58 layered with the calls from Base asking for Charlie Company to respond is profoundly appropriate; as though it is asking eternal unanswered questions.

The airy sounds at 2:24 layered with distant haunting vocals formed a vision in my mind of the lost souls searching for Rest.

The sombre music with heavy footsteps synchronized perfectly with the images of the funeral processions for the Fire Fighters and the candle vigils held throughout the world.

Skully’s remarkable music brings you through the emotions of 9/11 and intently guides you to a wonderfully tangible place for commemoration of the brave fire fighters who lost their lives trying to save innocent victims – The Firemen’s Garden aka the Garden of Remembrance in Ringfinnan, Kinsale, Ireland.

An unpretentious ‘birdsong’ piano chord layered with the main haunting piano melody escorts you as you walk through the rows of trees planted in this extraordinary place.

Written by Pam SkullyFan 21 March 2014


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Skully's beautiful music would make a wonderful Christmas gift.

Copy and paste this link to buy directly from Skully's store BlindFaith Management:
http://stores.homestead.com/BlindFaithManagement/-strse-Skully/Categories.bok

Or you can sample his music and use the 'buy now' links at his website:
http://www.skully.ie/home

UPDATE: December 17, 2013
Skully wrote: "Straight in at Number #1 (Reverbnation national Jazz charts).
Record number of iTunes downloads!"
COFFEE WITH COFFEE GIRL Skully's new single.

My review:
Skully masterfully layers luminous music with imaginative sound effects in COFFEE with Coffee Girl to conjure images of the morning’s first sunbeams streaking through the window while the coffee maker forges the steam in preparing that essential first cup of coffee. Delightfully invigorating track.

Copy and paste this URL to your browser to go to iTunes for COFFEE WITH COFFEE GIRL:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/coffee-coffee-girl-single/id743126456

Original post: November 28, 2013
Excited about upcoming new music from Skully December 1, 2013.
Find out at skully.ie .