The writing of Robert J Clark

A Feast for the Imagination

© Robert J Clark 2007

Music

Music has always played a part of the creative process for Robert J Clark although time never permitted him to master the number of instruments that would allow him to fully show his talent.  When PCs became able to mimic instruments and even orchestras and other sounds, a new creative path opened up that allowed him to explore this hitherto dormant skill. It proved to be a far more fruitful outpouring than anyone could have imagined.

 

Robert J formed the Transcendental Monks in 2001 inviting Aimee Patterson to work with him on a number of albums.  Inspired by many sources from his love of fantasy to his fascination with astronomy, the music fuses together with an equal love of rhythms and soundscapes into a unique and arresting sound.

 

The albums are:

 

Fated Journey

Tells the story of far-flung space exploration and of the crash landing of a spaceship on an alien and distant world.

 

Tynasian Dreams

The first solo album. Tynasian Dreams is music inspired by  The Crystal of Mamanoth and The Eye.

Tynasian Dreams is a collection of new age fusion interlaced with jazz rhythms and aural soundscapes.

 

Dreaming over Sunrise

The second solo album.  This marked a change of direction for “The Monks”. No longer restrained by the confines of the concept album, it is instead a collection loosely based around the elements of nature. 

 

The Mystery Behind

Saw the return of Sister Aimee.  Here she contributed much to the feel and direction of the album. This work has a more mainline feel without losing “The Monks” unique New Age rhythmic roots.

 

New Age Planet Suite

Is a solo work that fulfils a long dreamt vision - to portray in music the majesty of the heavens. Inspired by Holst, but having no other musical ties to The Planet Suite it marks the peak of Robert J’s musical creativity.  The music flows continuously for 60mins and takes the listener on a journey from the inner heart of the solar system to Pluto and beyond.

 

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