Intelligent Music Project IV – SORCERY INSIDE
ALL EYES AND EARS ON INTELLIGENT MUSIC PROJECT IV – SORCERY INSIDE Featuring Simon Phillips, John Payne, Joseph Williams, Carl Sentance and many more musicians in this all-star band
This album is dedicated to the searching mind.
The idea is learning to find your own source of magic, inside of you.
It is based on our ability to be human, first and foremost.
Themes from everyday life lead fans to the right conclusions about how to go about this.
SORCERY INSIDE is the fourth studio album from Intelligent Music and the third all-star line-up, creating a remarkable fusion through its author and producer’s musically erudite and unconventional style, combined with the full creative input of legendary musicians. The production features session aces Simon Phillips (drums and percussion), and the remarkable voices of Carl Sentance (Nazareth), Richard Grisman (River Hounds), John Payne (ex-Asia) and Joseph Williams (Toto), who bring their own flavor to all 12 equally outstanding pieces on the album.
Intelligent Music Project IV showcases the chemistry and the versatile style of all previous IMP projects (I-III): rich and layered, guitar-centric, melodic-progressive and AOR sound. The magic comes from the hands-on experience of top-notch experts who have teamed up with Milen Vrabevski MD, for quite some time already. They have gradually formed a brand worth listening to. Catchy tunes and dynamic riffs fuse flawlessly with the trademark vocals of Payne-Williams-Sentance-Grisman, while Phillips’ immaculate band leaves their mark on the record all the way through. Upon receiving another invitation and demo from Vrabevski, Simon Phillips formed an LA band to start recording (in the autumn of 2018) at Brotheryn Studio in California: Simon Phillips and Earnest Tibbs – rhythm section + Jesse Siebenberg (guitars, steel guitar, vocals) and Dave Palmer (keys). Immediately afterwards the main vocals were provided by Joe Williams, John Payne, Carl Sentance, and Richard Grisman (all: lead & backing vocals, adlibs).
At the same time in Sofia, an impressive band led by Ivo Stefanov (Milen’s right-hand man and musical co-producer of the album) did the rest. IMP IV features a symphonic orchestra with a horn section, conducted by Vlado Djambazov, and Sofia Gospel Choir, conducted by Geri Balevska, and soloist – Steven Archikor. Outstanding performances by Bisser Ivanov (guitars, mandolin), Bobby Kosatka and Lina Nikol (backing vocals, adlibs), and Ivo Zvezdomirov (bass) add an exotic splash of all-around expertise.
The band’s virtuosity blends impressively with the complexity of the musical arrangements, including unforgettable symphonic expansions. By matching classic rock’s energy with his lyrical patterns, rapt and diverse musical thematic development is the signature style that propels this next all-star project by Milen Vrabevski, author and producer of SORCERY INSIDE, Intelligent Music Project IV.
Stand out tracks:
Bursting out with the pilot single – track 1. “Yesterdays That Mattered” – a vivid rock hit, seamlessly blending the exceptional, illustrative singing of the Williams-Sentance duet with a tasteful instrumental. The best pilot single in years.
Then comes the second single “Every Morning”: a melodic, hard-rocking piece, propelled by majestic synths & guitar riffs plus Richie & John’s gently hitting vocals, backed by uncompromising guitar virtuosity. The best guitar solo of the album.
“Love” featuring Richie’s evocative timbre is a timeless rock ballad that will immediately make the charts. Also, as you might expect, there’s a magnificent ending, meaning that it pops up by surprise…
From the soul retriever “Life to Linger” sung by Richie & Carl, through Joe’s passionate “Viva” (an immense hit ready to climb even the dance charts), and the duet “Slipping Away” (John & Joe) to the key prog tracks “Looking for the Feeling” (featuring lead and backing vocals by Joseph Williams and Carl Sentance), and “No One Falls Behind” – Intelligent Music Project IV demonstrates its producer’s determination to make a solid addition to the best AOR classics of all time.
Simon Phillips: “It’s really exciting to do a third project with Milen” (Simon did not take part in the first album only – IMP I). “In this new project Sorcery Inside, musically the composition has developed since the first record… and I am inspired by this progress. I take being an integral part of IMP very seriously, I made some changes to the arrangements, summoned top-notch musicians to take part in the sessions, I am actually the musical co-producer…”
Joseph Williams: “I am ready to always join any IMP project. That’s what I told Milen – just call me. It’s wonderful to explore music with Milen. The project has a great message, accompanied by some beautiful music and some great rock ‘n’ roll – the musicians in this project are top notch.”
Carl Sentance: “There is a lot of musical complexity and a sense of depth in Milen’s songs. They are not ordinary. They are very beautiful… and the way these songs are composed is very, very good.”
John Payne: “It’s an incredible opportunity to work with such great people. Wonderful songs… You’ve got world-class players. And working with Milen is always a good time. It is a great record.”
Milen Vrabevski: “To me, this is our fourth best-seller: I am enormously fortunate to be the creator and producer of the whole project. It is an album dedicated to the searching mind, trying to discover how to produce magic in life. I am so proud of this all-star band – IMP IV. It’s a great motivation and challenge to keep rocking…”
Previous albums by the same artist featuring Simon Phillips, Joseph Williams, John Payne, Nathan East, Carl Sentance & John Lawton are IMP I, II & III, respectively titled “The Power of Mind” “My Kind O’ Lovin’”, ‘’Touching the Divine’’
Lyrics and Producer’s Note
Yesterdays That Mattered
Yesterdays That Mattered Yesterdays that mattered you see marked upon my face Nerves that I have shattered leaving their distinct trace There’s no going back… Can you get the rain to fall? (There’s no going back) And I’m happy though, you won’t believe it, anywhere I go! Gonna find what I most needed then Gonna find what’s on my mind And I see if I keep searching There are always things to find. Sentiment’s no set up. What you’ve lived through is more than true. Through excitement speed up your own truth – it’s beauty, too. There’s no race to win, it’s more like boldness, a fairytale. (There’s no running fast) It’s all magic, go! Don’t stop the feeling! There’s no way to fail… I can hear your wings, feels like you get to fly… Sense the truth that it brings, and now take to the sky. Author’s comment: Is it worthwhile digging back into the past? Maybe, but just to recycle the energy wasted in senseless thoughts/actions. Re-evaluating the past gives you the chance not only to re-use the energy, but to formulate your own truth – the one resulting from your own feelings and experience. This is beauty.
Every Morning
Every Morning Late in the night it may go through me Late in the night would be right And I am back in the light gloomy A world of predictable sight Gotta keep away from time And I do it every morning By erasing all the sadness of my mind. And I do believe that’s life All the memories I'm storing Leave no trace of wasted moments or of strife Through calamities out-braving I'm chasing what I dare define as right And I'm happy celebrating Victories I'm winning with my might. Late in the night I am back to me Sensing it all by the sight Things settling right in my mind to see There's no retreat in this fight I won't get no sleep, it's a moment away The time when I’ll be running wild And since I've begun to believe in a way The trust and faith of a child Author’s comment: You get to know yourself better, and you’re on the way to success… Especially if you start dealing with your soul late every night until early the next morning… Your soul reveals miracles to you, if you learn how to reach to your internal life-project pattern.
As If
As If What’s left to say? As if you’re gone… I’d love to sing our love song, ‘till the dawn As if I’d pray, and hide, withdrawn But what is it you’re acting on? Your point break was reached and thrown To the extreme of can’t-move-on Forevermore, I see, I’m sure I sense the trail I’m longing for And I say: it’s my day. This is how I feel Every day makes a way through a life so real If it turns out that I become Just a spectator of what goes on Although it’s me, inconstancy Is no longer my reality And if I hear you say it’s on the way, it’s thrown You instantly believe it’s getting off the ground So maybe I should see what we receive Can easily be found Author’s comment: We should not take life so seriously, but rather to witness it with blessing and care. Then we focus on what works best and try our best to materialize it.
No One Falls Behind
No One Falls Behind Love comes shining wherever you go We run together no one falls behind We keep on shining in the stream of mind And the winner grows from a base that shows Self-possession through the heat and walls We run together we can’t fall behind Another tempting thesis of my mind And you share the score, what I would explore And the final call comes for us all. So I went through suffering, and what I truly did was real Making sure to balance every deal. Often I went shivering, but sense would always reappear I provide a core to make it clear. Love comes shining wherever you go, love comes shining on me Through the years of conventional roles, radiate what you feel… is real. Author’s comment: You’re an integral part of societal growth. Its development is so much bound to your life perception that you should not waste energy by staying out of the mainstream.
Viva
Viva Viva, searching all my life Viva, what it means and finally what it’s all about Viva, I think I’m on the right side. I can make it, I can take it, anyone can see! Viva, I used to do it right. Viva, and I find out, stepping up reveals the light. We are as good as we can be. Something drives me, I can feel it, anyone can see. Get the thrill of feeling fine, it is real, turn it on! And you’re filled up, and you run, rushing to it or it’s gone. It’s the real thing you’ve done. Don’t give up, you’re not alone! Keep on ‘till the night is over… All my dreams are streaming down in light And right now I’m taken by that sight, I could be the one, leading you as night is calling All our fears are gone, running through the time that’s rolling in. Author’s comment: Catch all your moments of inspiration, and let your soul guide you through them. This is the passion that takes you to spiritual apotheosis.
Looking For The Feeling
Looking For The Feeling Collecting sunshine right from the mirror, And through the midst of time what to find? So tying up the rhyme I go with her Do I need to make up my mind...? Expected life’s surprise tests your spirit, And throws the safety line to your side (onto your side) So turning back in time means you fear it? You end up pale without sayin’ goodbye (not saying goodbye) Free calling it, free calling it freedom, It’s time to take life in your hands (guiding light, doing right, feels alright) Steep rolling hills, life as it seems – feel them, Pits, swamps and all floating sands Looking for the feeling, looking for the goal Will there be a second reading, what would be the score? And you sing the song I know. Through nuances of the rainbow They would say the rain must fall, You walk on by the open window... In through the end of time see your mirror. Reflecting life intensely refined… Author’s comment: Things do change, but help is so near… provided life goes on in your mind.
Night’s Calling
Night’s Calling That day I just meant to stay, I wish I was stalling. Then I was meaning to speak from within Getting much brighter, ‘though darkness was falling Brightening reason that would set me free The time would have scrolled about rising and falling Missing the plain truth, so you never win Easy fame, prejudice, morons, stonewalling… Would I keep falling down? Where to begin? Night‘s calling, the world’s trolling. It’s you outside Life’s rolling, you’re still willing to fight! You can save me now, for one good reason. What’s the fuss about? It’s not the season. What if I am out? Still I’m just falling in… Interlude/ I guess time would scroll about rising and falling Missing the plain truth so you never win…
Slipping Away
Slipping Away I’ve been looking for that fever And keep looking for that sight Discovering the same old feeling Ready for the fight Anyway, anyhow, you can find the wisemen’s wrinkles Through the years, turn around, living through this energy for you Slipping away isn’t my own way Logical terms won’t be true And I’m raising my head through the darkness - The awareness in all that I do You can call out in the morning And you step inside the fire There’s no doubt, no forewarning Through the power of desire Saying ''I feel'' would mean that I’ve been dreaming Love is by my side And then it’s real, it seems through boldness streaming Comes inspiration, right!
Light
Light
And I’m looking up to find out again
What’s the vision through the prism of the pain?
Calling the light
Humbleness runs over
Raining tears would make no change
It makes a fool of me
Calling the bright side
That I see…
Go inside, occupy your mind. It’s the real you.
Would you try? What you find inside? Would it do?
Rhythms from inside, soul craving, right. Same for me, too
It’s the core of life, the consoling strife that I knew.
What I smile at is the time passing by
Being aware of my thoughts and feelings -
A talent that I’d try
Trying to soothe my mind
I get no clue of what to find
And see no axis to go round.
Is it not clear?
Granted
Granted Now I know it can’t be granted Now I know it takes so long If I say I am too frightened Would it make this threshold low? Something stands by your side your own life now, any day. It takes you out of nowhere, brings the sunshine of today. There’s no retreat, we’re just advancing elsewhere We’re never ever gonna give it up In thoughts we share those simple questions Providing choice and care you get the easiest rhythm yet In thoughts share what normally happens Is living through what we would love to do… Your own mind creates the magic Far beyond a fairy-tale. And you find the laws of science, The principles of logic fail. Your own dome of stardom, higher consciousness would weigh… Preventing you from falling and it’s just a thought away. It is like the flowing water. Your intention is the motor of a greater leap Thinking how we’re tightly bound just like one on higher ground, harmony we’ll reap…
Life Lingers
Life Lingers I’m by the seaside, to see you all That’s what I feel like, I keep on holding on. And there’s no difference, it feels the same… I’d never leave you, so I’m back again. So I just got back to see you all And after so long, you’re close enough to hold… So there we sat back, to waste some time Yeah, you’re deep inside this soul of mine Here I expect life to linger Through this moment time lives on Yes, it can slip through my fingers But it won’t really be gone… Within this magic of mind and soul We find our own truth, we’re living through it all It’s time for passion, unshaken faith Self-realization is no haunting wraith. Living far away, I am longing to stay ‘Though it’s a long gone time, I still do pray Being away, I don’t know what to say When a tear rolls down to catch sun rays
Love
Love Time stands still, aware I’m just playing fair Life’s been listing lessons learned so long I’ve found. Still I wouldn’t care to stream my power there It appears I am the one who shouts out loud… A little bit of love, I’m only dreaming, A little bit of love, but I may learn to fly. Interpreting in words my feelings, The joy of life comes by and by. You and I were there, maybe unaware. We must find solutions for what we despise. You and I would dare to pretend we care, A better chance for scaling up what’s in our eyes. Day and night, one might be reeling Where to turn so not to fail Lonely roads do have a meaning They guarantee you leave a trail. So go!, I say…