This is the story of the creation of ‘Touch the Moon’ . An adventure in time and Space. A journey from the past to the future. With much artistic license.
Created as part of the Professional Music Release course at UWS. Jan-Apr 2024
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Come away with me, we’ll see the stars tonight
Just you wait and see, we’ll get there soon
Escape with me, we’ll be out of sight
Join my fantasy we’ll touch the moon
Chapter One: Prologue
Ragbag Chris stood on the Kintyre beach pondering the vastness of the universe and the significance of embarking on new journeys. Each fresh start carried cosmic weight, stirring questions of progress and the boundaries of experience.
"Can an old spacefarer truly adapt to new challenges?" Ragbag wondered aloud, his voice echoing above the gentle ripples of the tide.
He grappled with the complexities of evolving technology that seemed to leave seasoned explorers at a disadvantage.
Despite the doubts gnawing at him, Ragbag Chris felt the inexorable pull of destiny, beckoning him to venture forth once more into the unknown. Memories of past expeditions and promises made to himself floated through his mind, yet a glimmer of hope flickered within him, whispering that perhaps this time would be different.
With the resilience born of countless cosmic journeys, Ragbag Chris steeled himself for the adventures ahead. Life in the cosmos was an ongoing odyssey, filled with wonders and perils alike. Each journey, whether fraught with danger or illuminated by wonder, propelled him closer to the ultimate cosmic enlightenment. As Ragbag Chris prepared to embark on his next chapter, little did he know of the cosmic disturbances lurking in the shadows, threatening to challenge him in ways he had never imagined.
We’ll do what we do, don’t what we don’t, could or we should or we will or we won’t
Think what we think, we’ll like what we like, We’ll do what we do me and you.
Chapter Two: An Adventure Begins
Revving the motor of his trusty old Citroen Berlingo speeder, Ragbag navigated through the picturesque Kintyre peninsula, onwards to the bustling conurbation of Glasgow, and finally descended to the CPD spaceport in Ayr.
Settling into an inexpensive boarding house, he wrestled with restless thoughts of the trials ahead.
Doubt clouded his mind—what if he faltered?
After a fitful night's rest, he ventured to a quiet café for breakfast before arriving at the launch site with ample time to spare.
As Ragbag Chris observed the eclectic mix of personalities among the crew, he couldn't help but wonder how they would fare in the challenges that lay ahead. Some exuded confidence and enthusiasm, while others wore expressions of apprehension and doubt. Despite their differences, they shared a common goal—to reach the stars and uncover the mysteries of the cosmos.
Little did they know, lurking amidst the stars was a cosmic anomaly, poised to test their mettle and challenge their resolve in ways they never thought possible.
Chapter Three: Launch Training
The first day of training dawned with a sense of anticipation tingling in the air. Ragbag Chris joined his fellow crew members as they gathered in the briefing room, eager to learn the rules of engagement and familiarise themselves with the mission ahead. As the captain outlined the objectives and expectations, Ragbag Chris couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement coursing through his veins. This was what he lived for—adventure, discovery, and the thrill of exploration.
We’ll be what we’ll be, we’ll see what we see,
We’ll know that we know that we know that we know what we know
Throughout the day, the crew engaged in team-building exercises designed to foster camaraderie and cohesion. Ragbag Chris found himself paired with Mighty Mo, his longtime songwriting accountability partner, and together they tackled the challenges with gusto.
Despite the occasional setback, they forged ahead, getting a grip of the tasks in hand.
However, as the training progressed into day two where the team had to work alone, Ragbag Chris encountered unexpected obstacles that tested his resolve. Inner demons lurked in the recesses of his mind, whispering doubts and insecurities that threatened to derail his confidence. Despite his best efforts to push through, he found himself struggling to maintain his composure. He created a songplan for 'liar, liar' to share with the crew.
We’ll read books that we’ve never read
Or perhaps we just forgot
But we won’t worry bout the little things
We’ll write our own plot
Ragbag Chris was physically and emotionally drained. The events of the day had taken their toll, leaving him weary and disheartened.
He took a fresh look at an older songplan
He decided this would suffice for the Journey - a vehicle that would suit him well on his travels deep into the DAW and out through the other side to Touch the Moon
Yet, as he reflected on the trials he had faced, he knew that he had grown stronger and more resilient in the process. With renewed determination, he vowed to press on, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead in the cosmic journey that awaited him.
Meanwhile, amidst the vastness of space, a celestial tempest brewed, threatening to engulf him in its immeasurable fury and test his resolve like never before.
Chapter Four: Into the DAW
We’ll sing songs that we’ve never sung
We won’t have a key
So we’ll just have to extemporise
Make up our own melody
The day of departure arrived, shrouded in a sense of anticipation and excitement. Ragbag Chris stood on the deck of the song-ship, gazing out at the stars twinkling in the vast expanse of space. He felt a surge of adrenaline coursing through his veins as he prepared to embark on the adventure of a lifetime. With a mighty roar, the song-ships lifted off from the launch pad, ascending into the star-studded sky.
As the ships hurtled through the vastness of the DAW, Ragbag Chris marvelled at the beauty and majesty of the scene. Each twinkling stem seemed to beckon them onward, promising untold wonders and adventures yet to come.
We’ll be what we’ll be, we’ll see what we see,
We’ll know that we know that we know that we know what we know
Driver Ally Loads the Stems
Passenger Denise Sings the song
With a sense of awe and determination burning in his heart, he embraced the journey that lay ahead, ready to touch the moon and beyond.
Life passed quickly in the Daw
We’ll star in movies we’ve never seen
Have fun in the pretending
We won’t know much but we’ll improvise
Find our own happy ending
Eventually the secret weapon - The mix file was nearling completion
Lauren works on the mix, Chris watches on. It's nearly ready.
Beyond the DAW an unseen force stirred, its intentions unknown and its power unfathomable. Peril was on it’s way
Unpeterbed our hero prepares to release the Song Weapon
We’ll be what we’ll be, we’ll see what we see,
We’ll know that we know that we know that we know what we know
We’ll be what we’ll be, we’ll see what we see,
We’ll know that we know that we know that we know what we know
Come away with me, we’ll see the stars tonight
Join my fantasy we’ll touch the moon
MORE TO FOLLOW - VERY SOON!
(Nb this is a work in progress, lot's of updates will be happening over the coming days. It's also a prototype for a full comic book to be launched with a new album in 2025 - keep a lookout for more details)