The Creation
After the great success of the previous album of the band “Life Motion”, the expectations of the rock fans for the new one are logically high and we dare say that they will be fully justified!
“The Creation” is the newest piece of rock art by the Bulgarian businessman, philanthropist and patron of arts Milen Vrabevski, MD. In his own words, this is an album about the creative approaches, a key to success in a meaningful life.
The album showcases the chemistry and the creative style of all five previous albums of the supergroup. The musical diversity and the positive messages of the twelve songs from “The Creation” make it exclusively interesting and attractive to listen. Moreover the 6th album again features well-known, world famous, rock singers – Ronnie Romero (Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Vandenberg, Lords of Black), John Payne (ex-Asia) and Carl Sentence (Nazareth).
“The Creation” is the 4th Intelligent Music Project album in a row in which the fans of the band can enjoy the beautiful voice of the ex-Asia lead singer John Payne.
And while Ronnie and John are well known members of Intelligent Music Project from the previous albums, here comes the big surprise for the old hard rock lovers. The drums in the album are played by two brand new for the band, but otherwise legendary drummers – Bobby Rondinelli (Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, Black Sabbath) and Todd Sucherman (Styx).
This is the third album with the band also for the warm, progressive voice of Richard Grisman (River Hounds).
“The Creation” talks about the fear, the inner signals, voices and the techniques to cope with everyday life’s challenges. It is about the status of an empathetic witness of your own life.
“You should give “a hug to yourself”, not to take life so seriously, and try to observe your own development from above. This is your spiritual part that rises above the hurdles of your own existence on Earth. You become an empathетic witness of your being. Any pain is to be wrapped up in your caring, but subtle attention of a witness, not a part of any problem. And you are a source of balance, love and harmony to the whole world, yourself included, so in this manner you open space for some new energy to be generated in your soul. It serves you to find solutions.”, said Milen Vrabevski.
The good messages continue in the next songs talking about the anger which often approaches to us, but we need to remember that this is a world of injustice and if it is fair the way we imagine it, maybe it wouldn’t exist.
„Let your humbleness dominate, instead. Try not to judge anyone, in spite of the challenges. This is how you generate energy to overcome the troubles. Your brain functions properly when not under the pressure of negative emotions”, added Dr. Vrabevski.
All those messages, combined with a good progressive rock and all the stars participating in it, makes “The Creation” a must-listen masterpiece!
Except Ronnie, John, Todd, Bobby, Carl and Rich in the recordings take part one of the best Bulgarian musicians – Bisser Ivanov (guitars), Ivaylo Zvezdomirov (bass guitar), Vasil Vutev (drums, percussions) and Ivo Stefanov (keyboards).
“The Creation” is recorded, mixed and mastered by Ivo Stefanov at Intelligent Music Studios, Sofia, Bulgaria.
More about “The Creation”
“I think that “The Creation” album is a second part of the first we did with Milen, which is the “Life motion” album. It’s a good way to keep going with this positive message, with this creative way of telling the people that we can go through all this ‘modern life’ and the problems, and sadness. We’re trying to show the way of how to do it.”
Ronnie Romero
“The Creation” continues the conceptual album work by the Intelligent Music Project. The team is amazing – from the songwriting to incredible musicianship, the production. This is a fantastic album and I am proud to be part of it!”
John Payne
“When Milen sent me the material I couldn’t believe how good it sounded and the demos sounded like a record already! I think “The Creation“ is absolutely great album with all name players, all world class guys!”
Bobby Rondinelli
“It’s a very diverse record and has many different styles. It was really fun for me to play!”
Todd Sucherman
“Let me summarize some of the messages of “The Creation”, telling you about the idea of some of the songs.
This is an album about the creative approaches, a key to success in a meaningful life.
The Story – The magic touch of love always tells you more than any logic in life.
A Shelter – Get ready to overcome hurdles even in a life devoted to giving…
Listen – What you listen to is your inner signals, voices, rhythms – they are a guiding light. The song is about the status of an empathetic witness of your own life. Psychologically, this technique of generating energy to cope with every-day life’s challenges is often underestimated. You actually should give ‘a hug to yourself’, not to take life so seriously, and try to observe your own development from above. This is your spiritual part that rises above the hurdles of your existence on Earth. You become an empathetic witness of your being. Any pain is to be wrapped up in your caring, but subtle attention of a witness, not a part of any problem. And you are a source of balance, love and harmony to the whole world, yourself included, so in this manner you open space for some new energy to be generated in your soul. It serves you to find solutions… It does.
So, although the song is at first glance associated with another sad love story, it is about your own state of mind…I Know – The piece is about escaping from fear and constant hesitation. If they keep dominating, they block the useful existence. If we anticipate the world evil exists, let’s imagine it is like a spider’s web – do not show fear, do not tremble, because if you do the spider is informed right away (and comes to swallow you).
– Be useful & efficient, making constantly steps forward (the mind is to be developed all the time, finding newer & newer ways to serve your fellows); the goals in life make it meaningful and keep you awake;
– You still have the treasure of your common sense, even in troubled times; the good intentions of giving the better picture of this world is in your hands – like to be a good example of it;
– Anger often approaches you, but do not forget this a world of injustice… If it is fair the way you imagine it, maybe it would not exist. Let your humbleness dominate, instead. Try not to judge anyone, in spite of the challenges. This is how you generate energy to overcome them. Your brains function properly when not under the pressure of negative emotions…;
In conclusion – the mentality of a fugitive does not fit. We have to take our responsibilities.
So, you start observing the changes in you: the crowd is no longer that important, your opinion and feelings matter, the doubt disappears. You become like little children – aiming for love and happiness, as a realization of your dreams, without the fear to start…Enjoy the album!”
Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lyrics and producer’s notes
Pre-Ch/ A clear sense of progress
Is growing slowly in your mind
It’s just that kind of flawless motivation you may find.
Ch/ And it’s all in all a comfort zone
You give yourself a chance
And it’s all in all a gift well-known for once.
Vs 1/
It’s you again. You’re locked in chains, it’s endless
It seems there is just no way out of this at all
The bursting colours of a tempting whiteness
Can seem more real compared to that call
CH/ And it’s all in all a comfort zone
You give yourself a chance
And it’s all in all a gift well-known for once.
Vs 2/ You’re rescued from your self-obsessing curse, mate
With the gentle voice that echoes in the dark
It irons out the arrogance of pride straight
The soul awakens and life’s spirit sparks.
Pre-Ch/ A clear sense of progress
Is growing slowly in your mind
It’s just that kind of flawless motivation you may find.
Chorus/
And it’s all in all a comfort zone
You give yourself a chance
And it’s all in all a gift well-known for once.
Back to recover the way that it’s done
Seize all the signs you are given
Bask in their glow, they are second to none,
Onward driven.
A clear sense of progress
Is growing slowly in your mind
It’s just that kind of flawless motivation you may find.
Ch/ And it’s all in all a comfort zone
You give yourself a chance
And it’s all in all a gift well-known for once.
A sense of progress to embrace…
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero
Intro & Instrumental interlude by Milen; Guitar arrangement & solos by Bisser; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with I. Zvezdomirov, Todd & Milen
Preamble1
And I’ll be starting with
what matters today
what makes me just say
I’ll stand up and rise up
in searching for my hub…
Preamble2
I try hard to tune up my inner strings
I sense that tune in my head
A sound that would lead to eternity,
And directly delete what’s misread.
To find out that life goes ahead.
VS 1/
I simply figure it out through your fingers
I simply gather it all over time
So that the point of what I do still lingers
While I’m covering holes like a mime.
CH/
Yet, I feel no stranger, no
to the world I know.
Nothing else will matter.
I just have it all.
Vs 2/ The way I fill in the gaps wakes the blissing.
The impulse captures my pride, takes my soul.
I’ve left my weakness for so long it’s missing.
Even worn down I still play my role.
CH/ Yet, I feel no stranger, no
to the world I know.
Nothing else will matter.
I just have it all.
A tune that would lead to eternity,
And directly delete what’s misread.
To find out that life goes ahead.
MIDPART 1
I guess that’s not The Story what they tell me and what’s more…
Defining the confusion adds no value to the core
There’s something that is shaping my own life now on and on
I don’t postpone, and always I’m outside my comfort zone .
MIDPART 2:
Where is the place to go?
I keep searching, facing the sun so the shadows just fle.
This is the pattern for me – constant learning,
when my faith is gone like a cloud on a summer sea.
CH/ Yet, I feel no stranger, no
to the world I know.
Nothing else will matter.
I just have it all.
Preamble1 (Reprise):
All that is just a part
of facing the pain no fear, no shame
not judging yourself
nor anyone else…
Outro
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero, John Payne, Rich Grisman
Intro by Milen, theme development by Milen, acoustic guitar by Milen, played by Milen, keys arranged by Ivo, solos by Bisser.
Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with Bobby Rondinelli, Vasko Vutev, Milen & Iv. Zvezdomirov
Intro…
Preamble/
Life is giving all… It’s coming up and you just see
In a world so small, what to do so you just be…
Vs 1/
What’s it like to provide a shelter?
You give someone a chance to be…?
What’s the circle you’ve got to enter?
Or a mindset to set you free…?
Vs 2/
All the energy, where it comes from,
Gotta witness your life and see
The uncritical view’s the outcome
It creates your reality.
Ch/ Keep it going straight to stand the pain.
Keep it moving and you stay alive
Keep it up so every time you gain
Your own power to do what’s right!
Preamble
Listen to that call, it’s coming up, it’s meant to be…
You’re not the witnessed problem, you’re its witness, you will see…
Vs 3
While you’re chasing the doubts that flare
The awareness comes within
Inspirational solutions dare
To reward what you’re letting in.
Ch/ Keep it going straight to stand the pain.
Keep it moving and you stay alive
Keep it up so every time you gain
Your own power to do what’s right!
Midpart/
Play along, and it seems it’s safe & sound (would you take that mission?)
Make it strong, get along and stick around!
Ch/ Keep it going straight to stand the pain.
Keep it moving and you stay alive
Keep it up so every time you gain
Your own power to do what’s right!
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero, John Payne (in Midpart)
Intro by Milen, theme developed by Milen; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with Bobby Rondinelli, I. Zvezdomirov & Milen; Solos by Bisser
Vs/ There’s no communication, so you sigh & say goodnight…
The hope of new beginnings seemed far off (at least at first sight)
Well, logically you’re thinking now
Well, for Goodness sake I tried
You’re forgetting something?
Yes, that’s right…
SubCH/ Hold me tighter again
Hold me gently today
Hold me closer and say
that you’ll just listen…
PreCH
And it will be worth prevailing
It’s a magic word to learn about…
And simply you listened and simply you found
The art of observing your own life…
Vs2/ And secretly my fingerprints
Lay all over your own sight
Scarcely had they left a trace
When a secret’s shared inside
The secrecy of new beginnings lies inside your mind
With empathy you are observing your own life
SubCH
Hold me tighter again
Hold me gently today
Hold me closer and say
that you’ll just listen…
PreCH/CH/
And it will be worth prevailing
It’s a magic word to learn about…
And simply you listened and simply you found
The art of observing your own life…
It starts your creation by tuning within.
New power to shape your own reality
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero;
Theme development by Milen; Keys & strings arranged by Milen & Ivo, solo by Milen
Vs 1/ You can easily find who’s to blame
When you’re turning off sources of wisdom
And so easily you turn away
From the courses of action
You leave them …
And they’re managing your life so well
Their change causes changes around you
So, you alter the way you assess people then
A thought strikes your mind, too.
Br/ Now, in the twilight, you see a thing about your past
and you’re learning, it’s not moving things for you, at last.
This night’s full of light, as a bright new beginning,
Your life has begun, it’s worth living…
CH/
No one knows your endeavours
No one better than you
What is written, what matters…?
You love the things that you do.
Vs 2/ Success is a part of your life
With the people, the theme you’re a part of.
The alternative prospects they drive
Fill in all of the gaps, letting in love
You appeal to emotion inside,
On the way to a major inception.
A script sent to your subconscious mind,
To imprint perception.
Br/ Now, through the hustle trying to see if it is right.
All the progress takes some muscle
And won’t come overnight…
Your path’s full of light as forgiveness is given,
So, this time all goals are life-driven.
Ch/
No one knows your endeavours
No one better than you
What is written, what matters…?
You love the things that you do.
MIDPART
And all through the Sunshine
You’re givin’ me light
Openin’ all doors, knowing what’s right.
Givin’ back love, and the night set of whispers,
wildness, passion sent down from above!.
Ch/
No one knows your endeavours
No one better than you
What is written, what matters…?
You love the things that you do.
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Rich Grisman, John Payne
Intro by Milen; Strings arranged by Ivo & Milen, keys by Ivo, solo by Bisser; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser, with Todd & Milen
Vs1/ You could have said, ‘go on’.
You could have said, ‘the road is yours’.
Maybe I feel I’m done.
Maybe I’m wrong to just ignore this force…
Vs2/ Maybe I preach too long.
Somehow, I have to show the way.
They must have got me wrong.
I’m saving them all the guilt, not trying to sway…
Br.1/ Sometimes we find out
There is no fair round this time.
I know I can be patient
Waiting to see the truth.
CH/ I guess there’s nobody in
I guess they knew I was calling
There is just nobody in, I just kept on calling
So where to begin?
Vs3/ Some revelations fail…
Relations reflect our self-esteem.
There is no-one to nail
Trying to be what we just seem.
Br.2/ Then I can step up
It would have paid out this time.
I know I can keep standing
Where hope is at its prime
CH/ I guess there’s nobody in
I guess they knew I was calling
There is just nobody in, I just kept on calling
So where to begin?
Midpart/ The system was made in the dark.
Though it looks plain, it’s a tricky one.
Ready to stay on the mark
I’ll add: it just came, saw and simply won.
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero;
Intro by Milen, keys arr. by Ivo & Milen, solo by Bisser
Instrumental interlude by Bisser & Ivo; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with Bobby Rondinelli, I. Zvezdomirov & Milen
Intro:
Vs1/ And in a state of wondering where to go
The crashes slowly capturing my spirit
The simple role of wisdom running low
Appears to be much simpler, rushing in it.
Vs2/ The synchrony with all you love will flow.
The unity will magnify a new cause
In equity you build up, and you grow
In resonance with Universal laws…
CH/ There comes a winner, within this life.
You see his fading shadow of a smile
His hair is thinning, from constant strife.
A bit old-fashioned, but he shows some style…
Vs3/ We often have no power to change things
But we are in control of our responses
Outside the senseless guilt the anger brings
To channel off the endless stream of nonsense.
Ch/ There comes a winner, within this life.
You see his fading shadow of a smile
His hair is thinning, from constant strife.
A bit old-fashioned, but he shows some style…
MidPart/ Back to the truth of possessing your moments
The values entangled will run
A fine brand-new start with the morning sun…
CH/ There comes a winner, within this life.
You see his fading shadow of a smile
His hair is thinning, from constant strife.
A bit old-fashioned, but he shows some style…
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Rich Grisman
Intro & chorus riff by Milen; Keys & guitar progression interlude by Milen & Ivo, solo by Bisser; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with Todd & Milen
Preamble:
Just let it go let it all happen
then you will know for sure
there’s nothing to hold… (inside)
You have to see, your mind is your key
to harmony to be your eternity…
There’s nothing to forgive, not to anyone
since we don’t judge or blame we’re out of this frame.
If you could bring us all around just what is inside of you (yoo-hoo).
So let it all go through – it’s up to you.
Preamble counterpart/ I’m gonna be right now just back to my senses,
just gonna step inside of bringing what feels right.
No nervous breakdown ever existed…
Vs1/
Got to stick around
Gotta sound it out based upon a feeling
Got me feeling bound standing in a row
staring at the ceiling…
Ch/
Laughing, or else I’m on my knees
Lapping in luxury it seems.
Vs2/ Heartbeat’s up and down
trying to resurrect and my head is reeling.
It still would spin around trying to get a hold
of this special meaning now.
Ch/
Laughing, or else I’m on my knees
Lapping in luxury it seems.
Laughing, the way I’ve got to be
Looking, as far as I can see.
MidPart 1:
And we find the real thing
solving all that’s stuck inside…
We’re in it the feeling
that entangles all our lives.
MidPart 2
If you & I are gonna break it,
if you & I are gonna make it right?
By closing eyes we take it
A burden set down for a night…
Ch/
Laughing, or else I’m on my knees
Lapping in luxury it seems.
Laughing, the way I’ve got to be
Looking, as far as I can see.
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero
Intro by Bisser & Ivo; Guitar arr. by Bisser, keys by Ivo, solos by Bisser. Rhythm section by Ivo & Bisser with Todd, Bobby Rondinelli, I. Zvezdomirov & Milen
Preamble
Hear me Don’t go out of your mind!
Often things don’t look pretty
See it it’s a kind of a sight
Left in a world denied
It’s for you to release what’s right.
Vs1/ Have you really seen the twinkling in my tears,
Have you really felt their downward glide?
They glow through the years
Discovering the warmth inside
The mystical unveils the searching mind
that’s finding leading trails.
CH/ You sigh, and then again you try.
The function of your mind determines your direction.
To find the way your world’s refined
By putting your life on the line
Deserving more attention.
Vs2/ Has it really made a difference to your dreams
Or sustaining life means stuffing our hungry flesh, it seems.
Life keeps tackling interactions by
Adopting unofficial roles
Once you’ve opened windows in slammed doors.
CH/ You sigh, and then again you try.
The function of your mind determines your direction.
To find the way your world’s refined
By putting your life on the line
Deserving more attention.
MIDPART/ I’m telling you, I’m trying to see life
As using power from within
There’s valuable insight in any failure’s calling
It keeps me falling into it.
Preamble
Hear me Don’t go out of your mind!
Often things don’t look pretty
See it it’s a kind of a sight
Left in a world denied.
Preamble (Reprise)
Vs3/ While you mark the view of trees along the shore
Rustling branches, trying to tell you, though
They ask the wind for more.
Will you dramatize your life again?
Or generate the greater whole
From the small parts blown by winds inside your soul
CH/ You sigh, and then again you try.
The function of your mind determines your direction.
To find the way your world’s refined
By putting your life on the line
Deserving more attention.
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Rich Grisman, Ronnie Romero & John Payne
Intro by Milen; Theme development by Milen. Keys & strings by Ivo, rhythm section by Ivo & Bisser; Solo, based on the main intro theme by Bisser; Drums: Vasil Vutev
A hope is gone? A blessing moves on?
I’m rushing through the spectral shadows all alone…
Where did I go wrong? Where do I belong?
If the crush of expectations takes so long?
Br/ But it’s the second night
I find just what I need…
I plant the seed of sight for me a vision set indeed…
SubCH/ So, I’m moving on my strength is gone.
I will outstretch my sore wing…
I’ve found I know what’s left along the way. (I take time out to rule my spirit)
The doubt is gone as I have known
What’s slipping through my fingers…
I can’t believe it’s got to be so far, that I won’t ever see…
The thing I want (it’s all that I want) – that something.
CH/ It’s my foolish thing again…
a set of thoughts blew over
All that’s listed on my brain. (I put into perspective every deed)
A mind that’s finally sober…
MIDPART:
I set my senses, step out of the fight
All my defenses slip away. I was right.
It makes me want the light…
CH/ It’s my foolish thing again… (I put into perspective every deed)
A mind that’s finally sober…
Where is my dawn? Where am I drawn?
Through my life’s ambition what do I add on?
Here is my case: what a big disgrace…
Being wrapped up in myself, it’s hate I chase.
Br/ And there’s this set of signs, I find it hard to miss
That certainly reveals the rhymes, to make believing bliss.
SubCH/
I search the crowd and ask about
The soul-redeeming scriptures
To capture all my thoughts
Тhat dare to persuade the mind to share,
And leave the drama far behind, forever.
CH/ All that’s listed on my brain. (I put into perspective every deed)
A mind that’s finally sober…
Finale/ And there’s this set of signs,
it is so good to see.
I just surrender to my ‘me’
I feel I am to be…
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: John Payne, Ronnie Romero with Rich Grisman
Intro by Milen, interludes by Milen & Ivo, Keys by Ivo; solos by Bisser; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with Milen; Bobby Rondinelli on the drums;
Vs1/ Look what you’ve delivered… Тake a bigger step!
I guess you might have shivered… Aaah, you’re in a spider’s web…
Br/ I know what’s on your mind inside… I know it could be reason.
Vs2/ Soon it will be over… And it is your turn…
To give a better picture…Aaah… While inside you burn.
Br/ I know what’s on your mind inside… I know it could be reason.
CH/ Maybe I got a simple exit, maybe I gotta go
Maybe I gotta try to stay… Oh, I know…
MidPart/ Maybe I gotta stay.
Something might have happened.
I am on my way.
Dismiss the crowd.
Look, I am out of reach.
Something might have happened.
Lessons that I teach.
Dismiss the doubt.
Vs3/ Erase it from your thoughts, now… And your reality!
It will disappear… Aaaah… You’ve got new energy.
Br/ I know what’s on your mind inside… I know it could be reason.
CH/ Maybe I got a simple exit, maybe I gotta go
Maybe I gotta try to stay… Oh, I know…
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Ronnie Romero
Intro and theme development by Milen, rock arranangement by Bisser, Ivo & Milen, solo by Bisser; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with Milen; On the drums: Todd Sucherman
Vs1/ I see my paradigms blown over
So much that reasoning won’t last
And in the rush, it’s my layover
Just trying not to run so fast.
Br/ A staggering clarity of tones
That echo brightly through the day,
Appealing new horizons
Did I hear them all just say?
CH/ Serve, and your mission will find you
Search for the love of a friend
Your heart is the essence of living
Serving good will in the end.
Vs2/ While an assessing world denies you
And your restriction plan just failed
You see the thing to value
Is to revalue peaks unscaled…
Br/ Respecting all your choices ever
A humble nod, as you have read
And all of your endeavours
Reveal solutions in your head:
CH/ Serve, and your mission will find you
Search for the love of a friend
Your heart is the essence of living
Serving good will in the end.
Midpart/ It’s in your mind
The truth you find, your mission, your goals
Sometimes unclear, they are so near
And play their role.
This motion through eternity
It takes so long to show
And all you’re meant to know…
CH/ Serve, and your mission will find you
Search for the love of a friend
Your heart is the essence of living
Serving good will in the end.
Song details
Composer: Milen Vrabevski, MD
Lead vocals: Rich Grisman with Bobby Kosatka
Intro by Milen, theme development & chords progression by Milen; Keys by Ivo, solos by Bisser; Rhythm section arranged by Ivo & Bisser with I. Zvezdomirov & Milen; Drums played by Todd Sucherman