As a professional musician and composer, he has worked with film, theatre and dance. He was the composer for the multi-award winning documentary The Corporation by Mark Achbar which is currently the highest-grossing Canadian documentary film in history. As a performer, he plays in the electronica duo unspoken in Vancouver. In March 2003, he toured in Germany with Urban Guerilla Records playing clubs as 'Freaky DNA' in Hamburg, Munich and Berlin.
He is a proficient speaker and has done lectures at the Game Developer's Conference in San Jose, the Banff New Media Institute and the New Forms Festival in Vancouver. He teaches Video Game Audio full-time at the Vancouver Film School.
Theme
Leonard J. Paul Lyrics
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Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that's what I've got to face, oh
I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now
Well there's just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now
'Cause I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And it's what I've got to face
Take a look at me now
The lyrics in Leonard J. Paul's song 'Theme' are a poignant representation of heartbreak, loss, and the courage it takes to confront the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer is grappling with the sudden departure of someone he once held dear, begging them to reconsider their decision and come back to him. However, as he stands there, watching them leave, he realizes that they are the only one who truly knew him, and he is left with nothing but the memories of their time together. The music itself is slow, emotive, and raw, reflecting the depth of his feelings and the uncertainty of his future.
The song takes on a universal aspect as it taps into the vulnerability of human existence. The song's overall mood is melancholic and mournful, and the lyrics echo the bittersweet pain of loss. The persona is both regretful and hopeful, believing that the chances of his lover returning are slim, yet still holding on to the faint hope of reconciling. The line, "you're the only one who really knew me at all," highlights the idea that the person he is talking to understands him in ways that nobody else could. The singer is worried that he may never find someone who understands or loves him the way this person did emotionally.
Overall, the song speaks to the potent power of love, heartbreak and the often-difficult journey that follows. The song's purpose is about how memories can be both painful and comforting, simultaneously. It attempts to show the universal emotions that come with loss and how even though people may move on in life, the memory of a lost love will stick with them forever as they strive to find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
How can I just let you walk away,
I am struggling to comprehend how I can just watch you leave without any pushback.
Just let you leave without a trace?
How can I stand by while you exit from my life without leaving any imprint in it?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
I find myself admiring every moment, being grateful for every breath I take while you are around.
You're the only one who really knew me at all
Out of everyone in my life, you are the only one that understands and has an intimate knowledge of my true self.
How can you just walk away from me
I cannot understand how you can simply abandon me and move on.
When all I can do is watch you leave?
It pains me to my core to look on as you walk away from me.
'Cause we've shared the laughter and the pain
Our lives have been intricately interwoven, and we have both experienced moments of joy and deep sorrow together.
And even shared the tears
The tears we cried together reflect the depth of emotion we have shared, and our connection remains strong.
So take a look at me now
I implore you to take a minute to consider my present state.
Well there's just an empty space
I am struggling to fill the void that you left in your wake.
And there's nothing left here to remind me
There is nothing concrete that you left behind for me to hold onto and cling to in your absence.
Just the memory of your face
The only thing left for me to hold onto is the image of your face etched into my mind.
But to wait for you is all I can do
I have no choice but to bide my time for the possibility of your return.
And that's what I've got to face
I understand that the odds are against your return, and I must acknowledge this possibility.
I wish I could just make you turn around
I desire nothing more than for you to face me and acknowledge my presence.
Turn around and see me cry
I want you to be aware of the deep impact your absence has had on me and the tears I shed in your absence.
There's so much I need to say to you
There are so many emotions and thoughts that I have yet to express to you.
So many reasons why
Numerous reasons motivate my desire to keep you close to me.
’Cause I'll still be standing here
I may still be standing here even after you've walked away.
And you coming back to me is against the odds
Despite the odds, I have not given up on the possibility of your return.
And it's what I've got to face
I am fully aware that the chances of your return are relatively low, but I am prepared to accept this possibility.
Take a look at me now
In conclusion, I ask you to look at me and acknowledge the present state of my life.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Phillip David Charles Collins
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@mardus_ee
+101jir | Unfortunately, I lost the text somewhere in a file, or entirely after not saving the file and the computer restarting or crashing.
So, the piece is minimalist, and off the top of my head, it reminds me of the following composers and artists, who did stuff evoking similar memories:
• Arvo Pärt – "Fratres"
• Jerry Goldsmith – "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" original soundtrack
• Joel Goldsmith – Stargate Universe
• Mike Foyle – "Love Theme Dusk", "Shipwrecked"
• Linkin Park – "Session" from "The Matrix Reloaded" (R.I.P., Chester)
• Olive – "You're Not Alone"
In the lost original, I also brought out the links to those tracks.
@Intars5d
I came to this video/song because of the 'Journey into Black Hole' animation. What a masterpiece - it transcends themes, genres so effortlessly, it just penetrates as if there is no wall for it. ....An irony to note - corporations, infinite growth, money sucking machinery and black holes do may have something in common, some things.....
@Adeoi
Deep Astronomy :D
@ali900
Amazing soundtrack to one of the best movies I HAVE SEEN!! thanks a lot for the upload =)
@MrMAZTERbater
Goosebumps.
@jarrettbauer3625
Love the cello melody.
@MoaiMaea
Awesome composition.
@Texasman2186
pretty good
@Timmay2177
this beat is legit
@TheVakero67
no mames k chingona la rola, tanks a lot dude¡¡¡
@101jir
What I like about the theme is it can sound predatory, or it can sound tragic, like some of the opinions expressed on the first part of the vid (tragic because some think corporations are unfairly blamed). To me, the music sounds tragic more in the sense of something that could have been good, but was corrupted and tarnished. I wonder if assosiating this song with corporations, then interpreting how this song makes you feel indicates your underlying feelings about corporations. IDK, would be cool if it did.