Three genres (Irish folk, Punk Dance and Indie Dance) and using all three specific words (Wound, Reciprocal and Disconcerting). In a song. This track became a project in itself, with multiple revisions to correct pronunciation ("wound" as in hurt, "wound" as in wound around something; and "wind" as in wind-up something;), then strengthen the indie dance influence, by creating a separate Indie dance track to mash up with the main song generation, and to also repair generation errors before producing the final version. What began as one song ultimately became a carefully crafted blend of Irish folk, dance punk and indie dance, built through covers, mashups and further refinement until every element finally clicked into place.more

Hákarl – Hotter Than Lava Edition by The Slug Bubbles A comedic folk metal warning from The Slug Bubbles — the fictional band born from the lava-lore and in-jokes of the Bob Nation volcano group, brought to life by myself Crystal Aowlan. With no eruption (yet), Eldey, Tom, and Dave turn their attention to a far more immediate danger: "Someone decided to cook Hákarl!" What follows is exactly what you’d expect... panic, fleeing villagers, and one very nose-blind Tom happily frying away while everything (and everyone) escapes around him. “We check volcanic and seismic data daily… but this? This was a different kind of evacuation event.” - Bob Nation Field Notes: This track was created using AI-assisted tools, but not as a quick prompt. The concept, lyrics, humour, and visual direction were all developed and guided by me, with AI used to help realise a specific creative vision. The artwork and short video (viewable on the Youube link) follow the same approach - shaped through iteration, not randomness. Part folklore, part warning, part chaos. Remember if you ever visit Iceland: Hákarl eaten cold is tradition - to heat it, is a major and costly mistake.more

“Wings of the Serengeti – Hamerkop” is part of my larger Serengeti wildlife song project, where each track explores the character, symbolism, and atmosphere of a different animal or bird. This one is inspired by the Hamerkop, a remarkable African water bird known for its huge, intricate nest-building and the folklore that surrounds it. In some traditions it is seen as a bird of omen or mystery, tied to rain, warning, and the unseen currents of the land. I wanted this piece to feel earthy, cinematic, and slightly haunting, with resonant percussion, flutes, and orchestral layers reflecting both the bird’s quiet presence and the legends woven around it.more