© 2021 Chris Medway
CosmoMoose
is
my
electronic
and
cinematic
music
project
which
I
began
in
2011.
By
combining
melody
and
texture,
the
aim
is
to
take
listeners
on
a
musical
journey
to
places
where
they
have
never
been
(whether
to
a
distant
world
or
the
other
side
of
their
own
planet),
or
to
tell
a
story
previously
untold,
or
express
emotions
not
previously
felt.
The
melodies
and
textures
created
has
gained
many
fans
who
often
responded
to
the
emotional
and
expressive
nature that my music brought.
The
music
of
CosmoMoose
spans
many
genres
from
ambient
to
trance,
and
neoclassical
to
synthpop
(sometimes
within
the
same
track!).
The
regular
inclusion
of
recognisable
instruments
and
sound
effects
among
the
other-worldly
electronic
sounds
often
gives
the
music
an
organic
feel.
As
a
result
of
this
and
the
frequent
use
of
catchy
melodies
and
distinct
themes,
the
music
has
attracted
an
unexpectedly
wide
and
varied
audience
leading
me
to
refer
to
this
project
as
“Electronic
Music
for
people
who
don't
like
Electronic
Music”
:-)
I
hope
you
enjoy this listening experience browsing the array of music from the world of
CosmoMoose…
..
On this page you will find information on…
Welcome to CosmoMoose.com
Released 21 November 2018
In
early
2016
I
was
asked
by
game
designer,
Glen
Chudley,
to
compose
a
soundtrack
to
a
computer
game
based
on
a
fantasy
adventure
book
Slaves
of
the
Abyss.
This
is
one
of
those
books
where
you
are
the
hero
of
the
story
and
you decide what to do next on your quest.
I
couldn't
get
the
rights
to
use
the
book's
name
(which
may
not
have
been
a
suitable
album
title
anyway)
in
the
album
so
decided
on
the
name
ABYSSIUM.
Each track on this album represents a scene from the game.
the
tracks
were
composed
based
on
Glen's
descriptions
and
before
the
game
was
fully
developed.
I
liked
all
the
themes
so
much
that
I
wanted
to
release
them .... on two albums.
Glen
gave
me
specific
directions
on
what
music
he
wanted
in
each
scene
in
the
'quotes' below:
KALLAMEHR
–
'Should
create
the
impression
of
a
prosperous
city.
Arabian
influence'
ITER
FORTISSIMUM
(Latin
for
Journey
of
Courage)
–
'Should
evoke
the
sense
of
travelling on a long journey of which the destination is not known'
TEMPLE
OF
FOURGA
–
'Should
sound
stereotypically
holy,
but
in
a
pretentious
way. Fourga is the god of pride'
ABANDONED
VILLAGE
–
'A
mix
of
sadness,
mystery
and
danger'
[I
wanted
an
opera singer to vocalise that sadness in the second part]
PATH
OF
RIDDLES
–
'Incongruous,
completely
juxtaposed
to
the
mood
of
the
rest
of
the
game
–
perhaps
even
a
bit
carnival/funfair
like?'
[I
wanted
to
make
it
fun but slow paced as riddles aren’t solved quickly!]
MYSTERIOUS
FOREST
–
'As
the
name
suggests,
mysterious,
though
in
a
more
positive
and
playful
way
than
is
typical
of
the
rest
of
the
game'
[Glen
then
gave
directions that there was a second forest scene which should be sadder]
GURU
REUNION
[this
scene
was
a
late
addition
to
the
game
where
Glen
wanted something peaceful but oriental]
BESIEGED!
–
'Like
Kallemehr
,
but
slightly
subdued.
Should
also
hint
in
some
way
of
an
impending
threat'
[although
this
track
started
off
like
Kallamehr
it
took on a life of its own with more than a hint of threat!]
OPEN
THE
ABYSS
–
something
a
bit
surreal
[This
is
the
opening
title
theme
to
the
game
even
though
it's
at
the
end
of
the
album.
I
thought
it
too
strange
to
open the album and a nice way to close Chapter 1].
CALL
TO
BATTLE
–
‘A
basic
military
drum
beat,
overlaid
with
other
instruments
to
give
the
impression
of
a
final
showdown
(actually
turns
out
not
to
be,
but
oh
well)’
ITER
PERICULOSUM
(Latin
for
Journey
of
Peril)
–
‘should
be
like
[ITER
FORTISSIMUM] (on Chapter I) but sounding more ominous”
UNDERGROUND
PASSAGES
[Glen
wanted
something
based
on
the
Kallamehr
theme
from
Chapter
I
but
the
action
is
happening
in
the
sewers
rather than in the City]
HIDDEN
TUNNEL
–
‘Mysterious,
in
a
slightly
surreal
way.
It
is
the
first
time
the
player enters the Abyss’
LOST
IN
THE
ABYSS
–
‘Surreal
and
should
give
the
impression
of
an
endless
barren expanse’
ORGAN
PHANTASY
NO.1
(CASTLE
OF
DOOM)
–
'Church
organ
music.
Should
suggest
the
massive
size
of
the
castle.
(The
Castle
is
basically
designed
for
use
by
someone
50
feet
tall)’
I
plan
this
piece
to
be
the
first
ORGAN
PHANTASY
in
a
series.
SOUL CHAMBER
– [Glen wanted something dark, surreal and disturbing]
ESCAPE
FROM
THE
ABYSS
[This
is
the
End
theme]
–
Something
epic,
suggesting
exploring infinite new possibilities
RECOLLECTION
is
a
composition
inspired
by
the
game
recalling
many
of
the
existing themes
SONG
OF
THE
SAVED
is
the
only
song
with
lyrics,
sung
from
the
point
of
view
of
those
being
saved.
It
is
also
deliberately
an
allegory
to
how
Jesus
gave
His
all
to
save us all. This song and all my music is made for God’s glory.
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced,
Performed,
Mixed
and
Mastered
by
Chris
Medway.
Artwork by Chris Medway
CDs/Albums
LivescapesCosmic Adventures
Abyssium (Chapters I & II)
Memories of Moosetopia
Cosmic Invasion
Other releases (download/stream)
Doctor Who Theme Christmas singles Other single releases Various Artists compilation albumsClick on titles to got to CosmoMoose releases
ABYSSIUM (Chapters I & II)
Double CD album £13Memories of Moosetopia
CD album £10
Released 30 November 2015
“
Everyone
should
listen
to
this
album,
it
makes
you
feel
happy,
and
euphoric,
every
track
is
brilliant”
(fan review)
I
created
this
to
be
a
collection
of
images
and
for
the
ears,
with
strong
catchy
themes
taking
the
listener
back
to
when
times
were
great,
with
a
sense
of
longing.
These
are
memories
of
Moosetopia.
From
the
beautiful
beaches
to
awesome
cathedrals;
from
summer
and
winter
celebrations
to
the
sheer
natural
splendour.
As soon as the CD starts then you are transported straight back to Moosetopia.
Between
the
soaring
SunRise
and
the
ambient
and
reflective
song
My
Beautiful
Day
is
a
collection
of
eclectic
music,
from
euphoric
dance
to
poignant
ambient
tracks,
all
taking
you
to
a
place
and
time
of
happy
memories
with
a
longing
to
return.
This
is
electronic
music
at
its
most
organic
featuring
several
‘real’
instruments
taking
the
lead
such
as
accordion,
pipe
organ,
bamboo
flute,
bagpipes,
jazz
band,
steel
drums
and
piano
bringing
you
the
sounds
of
Moosetopia:
that
place
where
you would rather be.
The
melodic
music
soars
and
lifts
the
spirit
but
at
the
same
time
there
are
reflective
tones harking back to days gone by.
If
you
like
the
music
of
my
heroes,
Jean-Michel
Jarre
(Equinoxe,
Chronologie)
or
Vangelis
(Chariots
of
Fire,
China)
because
of
their
melodies
and
variety
of
themes
then I am sure you will love this album.
With
very
few
lyrics,
the
music
sings
for
itself
from
the
infectious
vibrant
Hola
Havana
to
the
haunting
Distant
Longing
,
or
the
funky
jazz
meets
trance-synth
of
Get Funky
to the pip-organ baroque meets techno of
Organic Manoeuvre
.
Then
there
are
the
electro-folk
stompers
of
JiGiToN
and
the
Scottish
styled
Forever
Hogmanay
to the piano trance of
Summer Memories.
For
those
who
liked
the
piano
trance
song
Shooting
Stars
on
my
last
release,
there
is the evocative
Horse of Nature
.
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced
&
Performed
(all
instruments)
by
Chris
Medway
(CosmoMoose)
Sleeve Design: Chris Medway
Album Photography: Sharon Medway
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios, Devon
Cosmic Invasion
CD album £10
Released 28 November 2013
I
created
this
album
to
be
a
sci-fi
"soundtrack
for
the
mind",
with
strong
catchy
themes
taking
the
listener
on
an
hour-long
musical
journey
where
the
Cosmic
comes
to
Earth.
It
includes
the
popular
Shooting
Stars
,
the
Jarre-like
Laika
Legacy
plus
the
title
track,
Cosmic
Invasion,
with
its
Theremin
style
lead
and
robot
voices.
In
contrast
is
the
minimalist
classical/piano
style
Ripples
in
the
Sky
and
the
melancholic
but
beautiful
Tears
of
the
Moon.
It
closes
with
the
11
minute
opus
inspired
by
the
life,
death and resurrection of Jesus -
Light of This World.
This is what the reviewers say:
"Absolutely
Fantastic.
Highly
recommend
this,
whether
you're
a
fan
of
Vangelis,
Jean
Michael
Jarre,
instrumentals,
or
science
fiction
style
music.
From
the
moment
I
first
heard
Galileo's
Mission
on
the
station
I
DJ
for,
I
was
hooked.
Great
tracks
from
start
to
finish.
Well worth the price and look forward to future works from CosmoMoose."
"Fantastic music and well composed, recommended"
"Jean
Michel
Jarre
Would
Be
Proud
Of
This
Piece
Of
Work.
An
impressive
album
that
edges
towards
the
New-Age
and
Sci-Fi
genres,
also,
a
very
strong
Jean
Michel
Jarre
influence
with
strings
and
choirs
evident
throughout.
An
excellent
cross
section
of
tracks
from
moody
atmospheric
tracks
to
dance
tracks.
Album
highlights
are,
Cosmic
Invasion,
Shooting
Stars,
Tears
Of
The
Moon,
Lost
Vessel
and
the
stunning
closing
track
Light
Of
This
World
which runs for just over 11 minutes! A breathtaking piece of work"
"I
love
this
album
and
....
listen
to
this
every
day
and
I
will
wear
it
out
soon,
then
I
will
buy
another one....because its a beautiful album....just beautiful."
“The
ability
…..to
take
inspiration
from
different
musical
genres
is
really
unbelievable
and
fantastic.
Most
surprisingly
in
Tears
of
the
Moon
….while
Galileo's
Mission
will
bring
to
Your
mind
emotions
which
are
typical
of
the
“Rondò
Veneziano”
style.
Great.
This
is
a
very
promising “eclectic” artist, we shall keep an eye on in the near future.”
Composed, Arranged, Produced & Performed by Chris Medway (CosmoMoose)
Vocals on "RoboDrama" by Sharon Medway
Sleeve Design: Chris Medway
Album Photography: Sharon Medway
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios, Devon
Released 4 May 2020
Long ago in a studio far far away..
.. [well, in 2019 in my home studio...]
I
was
asked
by
director
and
actor
Kiefer
Jenkins
to
provide
a
soundtrack
for
his
short
Star Wars
fan film
Shadow of the Mandalorian
.
I
was
hesitant
to
take
on
the
commission
at
first
due
to
lack
of
confidence
in
providing
the
right
orchestral
sound.
However,
as
I
embarked
on
the
project
I
really
enjoyed
creating
the
music
and
make
it
help
carry
the
story
(which
I
also
really
liked).
I
am
very
pleased
with
the
end
result,
on
the
film
and
as
a
standalone listening experience.
So,
even
if
you
never
see
the
film,
I
hope
that
the
music
tells
its
own
story:
one
of
a
battle
between
the
dark
side
and
the
light
side,
and
one
of
hope
and
redemption.
The
story
and
music
of
Shadow
of
the
Mandalorian
reminds
me
that
even
in
dark
times
there
is
always
hope.
The
darkness
does
not
go
on
forever; the light always wins.
See the
Soundtrack
part of this website for more information and to see the film.
Shadow of the Mandalorian: Star Wars Fan Film OST
TRAPPED
These
two
emotional
themes
were
taken
from
a
short
film
and
reworked
for
release.
See
the
Soundtrack
page
of
this
website
for
more
information
and to see the film.
From the Original Score
Christmas singles
I’m a big lover of Christmas so it is only
natural that I would create my own versions
of favourite Christmas carols.
Released 8 June 2017
Ever
since
I
was
a
child,
I
have
wanted
to
do
my
own
version
of
the
Doctor
Who
theme.
This
recording
therefore
uses
retro
sounds
I
recall
from
the
1980s
and
so
has
similar
instrumentation
to
my
album
"Cosmic
Invasion"
which
in
turn
is
inspired
by
Doctor Who and sci-fi in general.
The second track features some rather unhappy Daleks!
Both versions have been licensed for download distribution via Loudr.fm
Original
Composer
Ron
Grainer
and
original
electronic
arrangement
by
Delia
Derbyshire
These versions were Arranged, Produced and Performed by CosmoMoose
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway (CosmoMoose)
Artwork
by
Chris
Medway,
based
on
the
‘DW’
logo
that
was
prevalent
after
the
relaunch.
DOCTOR WHO THEME
Other Singles
Releases
CDs/Albums
Soundtrack Releases
The electronic and cinematic music project of Chris Medway.
Social Media
Videos
Released 14 April 2023
I
created
this
album
to
be
a
"soundtrack
for
the
mind"
charting
the
highs
and
lows
of
space
exploration
with
strong
catchy
themes
taking
the
listener
on
an
hour-long
musical journey where space travel is an adventure.
This
is
designed
to
be
a
diverse
yet
consistent
album
of
powerful
synth
music
that
is
dynamic,
melodic,
and
meticulously
detailed
with
a
touch
of
emotion
as
the
listener
is taken through the highs and lows of a space journey.
From
the
bold
opening
of
Spaceport
Genesis
to
the
grand
climax
of
Sky
High
,
this
project
has
been
inspired
by
the
endeavours
of
Spaceport
Cornwall
(local
to
me)
mixed with sci-fi inspired themes, all looking at man's quest to explore creation.
credits
Composed, Arranged, Produced and Performed by Chris Medway (CosmoMoose)
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios
Sleeve design: Chris Medway
Portrait Photo: Sharon Medway
Cosmic Adventures
CD album £10Various Artists Compilation Albums
CosmoMoose Virtual Concert
This
a
performance
of
new
ambient,
space
and
electronic
compositions/
improvisations
using
various
hardware
and
software
synths
(including
a
vocoder),
and
an
all-essential
foot
pedal,
recorded
for
Nick’s
Virtual
International
Garage
concert
series,
broadcast
on
15
September
2023,
and
later
repeated
on
Morphic
Resonance
virtual
concert series on 14 October 2023.
This
performance
has
been
mixed
and
mastered,
and
released
on
a
new
live
album
(with no overdubs) called
Livescapes
.
Released 20 October 2023
This
is
a
LIVE
album
from
my
first
VIRTUAL
CONCERT
recorded
for
Nick's
International
Virtual
Garage
concert
series,
broadcast
on
15
September
2023,
and
repeated
on
Morphic
Resonance
MR37
on
14
October
2023.
Both
were
shown
on
Twitch. TV.
The
performance
utilised
various
hardware
and
software
synths,
including
a
Vocoder,
plus
a
Launchpad
to
trigger
sound
effects,
sequencers
and
drone
sounds,
to take you on a sonic journey through time and space.
This
musical
journey
of
the
imagination
takes
you
to
stars
and
nebulas
and
then
down
to
earth
through
forests
and
city
streets
under
clear
skies
and
thunderstorms.
Is
the
journey
a
dream,
or
is
it
reality?
You
decide!
(although
title
of
the
final
track
could be interpreted as the answer!).
The
live
performance
has
been
tenderly
mixed
to
bring
out
the
textures
and
details
of
the
live
soundscapes
and
mastered
to
give
it
extra
width
and
depth
to
create
a
truly immersive live sound experience, which I call "LIVESCAPES".
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced
and
Performed
(Live)
by
Chris
Medway
(CosmoMoose)
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios
Sleeve design: Chris Medway (using AI generated graphics on Gencraft)
No
musical
backing
tracks
were
used
in
the
performance.
All
notes,
sequences,
drones and sound effects were played / triggered live.
No overdubs were added in post-production to keep the live feel of the music..
Thanks
to
Nick
Mellis
and
Peter
Baldwin
for
inviting
me
to
perform
on
their
series
of
virtual concerts and Gary Wright for support and advice on virtual live performance.
In addition to composing my own music, I have curated some Spotify playlists with music I like.
CosmoMoose
is
my
electronic
and
cinematic
music
project
which
I
began
in
2011.
By
combining
melody
and
texture,
the
aim
is
to
take
listeners
on
a
musical
journey
to
places
where
they
have
never
been
(whether
to
a
distant
world
or
the
other
side
of
their
own
planet),
or
to
tell
a
story
previously
untold,
or
express
emotions
not
previously
felt.
The
melodies
and
textures
created
has
gained
many
fans
who
often
responded
to
the
emotional
and
expressive
nature
that
my
music
brought.
The
music
of
CosmoMoose
spans
many
genres
from
ambient
to
trance,
and
neoclassical
to
synthpop
(sometimes
within
the
same
track!).
The
regular
inclusion
of
recognisable
instruments
and
sound
effects
among
the
other-worldly
electronic
sounds
often
gives
the
music
an
organic
feel.
As
a
result
of
this
and
the
frequent
use
of
catchy
melodies
and
distinct
themes,
the
music
has
attracted
an
unexpectedly
wide
and
varied
audience
leading
me
to
refer
to
this
project
as
“Electronic
Music
for
people
who
don't
like
Electronic
Music”
:-)
I
hope
you
enjoy
this
listening
experience
browsing
the
array
of
music
from
the
world
of
CosmoMoose…
..
On this page you will find information on…
Welcome to CosmoMoose.com
Released 21 November 2018
In
early
2016
I
was
asked
by
game
designer,
Glen
Chudley,
to
com
-
pose
a
soundtrack
to
a
computer
game
based
on
a
fantasy
adventure
book
Slaves
of
the
Abyss.
This
is
one
of
those
books
where
you
are
the
hero
of
the
story
and
you
decide
what
to
do
next
on your quest.
I
couldn't
get
the
rights
to
use
the
book's
name
(which
may
not
have
been
a
suitable
album
title
anyway)
in
the
album
so
decided
on
the
name
ABYSSIUM.
Each
track
on
this
album
represents
a
scene
from
the game.
the
tracks
were
composed
based
on
Glen's
descriptions
and
before
the
game
was
fully
developed.
I
liked
all
the
themes
so
much
that
I
wanted to release them .... on two albums.
Glen
gave
me
specific
directions
on
what
music
he
wanted
in
each
scene in the 'quotes' below:
KALLAMEHR
–
'Should
create
the
impression
of
a
prosperous
city.
Arabian influence'
ITER
FORTISSIMUM
(Latin
for
Journey
of
Courage)
–
'Should
evoke
the
sense
of
travelling
on
a
long
journey
of
which
the
destination
is
not known'
TEMPLE
OF
FOURGA
–
'Should
sound
stereotypically
holy,
but
in
a
pretentious way. Fourga is the god of pride'
ABANDONED
VILLAGE
–
'A
mix
of
sadness,
mystery
and
danger'
[I
wanted an opera singer to vocalise that sadness in the second part]
PATH
OF
RIDDLES
–
'Incongruous,
completely
juxtaposed
to
the
mood
of
the
rest
of
the
game
–
perhaps
even
a
bit
carnival/funfair
like?'
[I
wanted
to
make
it
fun
but
slow
paced
as
riddles
aren’t
solved
quickly!]
MYSTERIOUS
FOREST
–
'As
the
name
suggests,
mysterious,
though
in
a
more
positive
and
playful
way
than
is
typical
of
the
rest
of
the
game'
[Glen
then
gave
directions
that
there
was
a
second
forest
scene which should be sadder]
GURU
REUNION
[this
scene
was
a
late
addition
to
the
game
where
Glen wanted something peaceful but oriental]
BESIEGED!
–
'Like
Kallemehr
,
but
slightly
subdued.
Should
also
hint
in
some
way
of
an
impending
threat'
[although
this
track
started
off
like
Kallamehr
it
took
on
a
life
of
its
own
with
more
than
a
hint
of
threat!]
OPEN
THE
ABYSS
–
something
a
bit
surreal
[This
is
the
opening
title
theme
to
the
game
even
though
it's
at
the
end
of
the
album.
I
thought
it
too
strange
to
open
the
album
and
a
nice
way
to
close
Chapter 1].
CALL
TO
BATTLE
–
‘A
basic
military
drum
beat,
overlaid
with
other
instruments
to
give
the
impression
of
a
final
showdown
(actually
turns out not to be, but oh well)’
ITER
PERICULOSUM
(Latin
for
Journey
of
Peril)
–
‘should
be
like
[ITER
FORTISSIMUM] (on Chapter I) but sounding more ominous”
UNDERGROUND
PASSAGES
[Glen
wanted
something
based
on
the
Kallamehr
theme
from
Chapter
I
but
the
action
is
happening
in
the
sewers rather than in the City]
HIDDEN
TUNNEL
–
‘Mysterious,
in
a
slightly
surreal
way.
It
is
the
first
time the player enters the Abyss’
LOST
IN
THE
ABYSS
–
‘Surreal
and
should
give
the
impression
of
an
endless barren expanse’
ORGAN
PHANTASY
NO.1
(CASTLE
OF
DOOM)
–
'Church
organ
music.
Should
suggest
the
massive
size
of
the
castle.
(The
Castle
is
basically
designed
for
use
by
someone
50
feet
tall)’
I
plan
this
piece
to be the first ORGAN PHANTASY in a series.
SOUL
CHAMBER
–
[Glen
wanted
something
dark,
surreal
and
dis
-
turbing]
ESCAPE
FROM
THE
ABYSS
[This
is
the
End
theme]
–
Something
epic,
suggesting exploring infinite new possibilities
RECOLLECTION
is
a
composition
inspired
by
the
game
recalling
many of the existing themes
SONG
OF
THE
SAVED
is
the
only
song
with
lyrics,
sung
from
the
point
of
view
of
those
being
saved.
It
is
also
deliberately
an
allegory
to
how
Jesus
gave
His
all
to
save
us
all.
This
song
and
all
my
music
is
made for God’s glory.
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced,
Performed,
Mixed
and
Mastered
by
Chris
Medway. Artwork by Chris Medway
CDs/Albums
LivescapesCosmic Adventures
Abyssium (Chapters I & II)
Memories of Moosetopia
Cosmic Invasion
Other releases (download/stream)
Doctor Who Theme Christmas singles Other single releases Various Artists compilation albumsClick on titles to got to CosmoMoose releases
ABYSSIUM (Chapters I & II)
Double CD album £13Memories of Moosetopia
CD album £10
Released 30 November 2015
“
Everyone
should
listen
to
this
album,
it
makes
you
feel
happy,
and
euphoric,
every track is brilliant”
(fan review)
I
created
this
to
be
a
collection
of
images
and
for
the
ears,
with
strong
catchy
themes
taking
the
listener
back
to
when
times
were
great,
with
a
sense
of
longing.
These
are
memories
of
Moosetopia.
From
the
beautiful
beaches
to
awesome
cathedrals;
from
summer
and
winter
celebrations
to
the
sheer
natural
splendour.
As
soon
as
the
CD
starts
then you are transported straight back to Moosetopia.
Between
the
soaring
SunRise
and
the
ambient
and
reflective
song
My
Beautiful
Day
is
a
collection
of
eclectic
music,
from
euphoric
dance
to
poignant
ambient
tracks,
all
taking
you
to
a
place
and
time
of
happy
memories with a longing to return.
This
is
electronic
music
at
its
most
organic
featuring
several
‘real’
instruments
taking
the
lead
such
as
accordion,
pipe
organ,
bamboo
flute,
bagpipes,
jazz
band,
steel
drums
and
piano
bringing
you
the
sounds of Moosetopia: that place where you would rather be.
The
melodic
music
soars
and
lifts
the
spirit
but
at
the
same
time
there
are reflective tones harking back to days gone by.
If
you
like
the
music
of
my
heroes,
Jean-Michel
Jarre
(Equinoxe,
Chronologie)
or
Vangelis
(Chariots
of
Fire,
China)
because
of
their
melodies
and
variety
of
themes
then
I
am
sure
you
will
love
this
album.
With
very
few
lyrics,
the
music
sings
for
itself
from
the
infectious
vibrant
Hola
Havana
to
the
haunting
Distant
Longing
,
or
the
funky
jazz
meets
trance-synth
of
Get
Funky
to
the
pip-organ
baroque
meets
techno of
Organic Manoeuvre
.
Then
there
are
the
electro-folk
stompers
of
JiGiToN
and
the
Scottish
styled
Forever
Hogmanay
to
the
piano
trance
of
Summer
Memories.
For
those
who
liked
the
piano
trance
song
Shooting
Stars
on
my
last
release, there is the evocative
Horse of Nature
.
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced
&
Performed
(all
instruments)
by
Chris Medway (CosmoMoose)
Sleeve Design: Chris Medway
Album Photography: Sharon Medway
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios, Devon
Cosmic Invasion
CD album £10
Released 28 November 2013
I
created
this
album
to
be
a
sci-fi
"soundtrack
for
the
mind",
with
strong
catchy
themes
taking
the
listener
on
an
hour-long
musical
journey
where
the
Cosmic
comes
to
Earth.
It
includes
the
popular
Shooting
Stars
,
the
Jarre-like
Laika
Legacy
plus
the
title
track,
Cosmic
Invasion,
with
its
Theremin
style
lead
and
robot
voices.
In
contrast
is
the
minimalist
classical/piano
style
Ripples
in
the
Sky
and
the
melancholic
but
beautiful
Tears
of
the
Moon.
It
closes
with
the
11
minute
opus
inspired
by
the
life,
death
and
resurrection
of
Jesus
-
Light of This World.
This is what the reviewers say:
"Absolutely
Fantastic.
Highly
recommend
this,
whether
you're
a
fan
of
Vangelis,
Jean
Michael
Jarre,
instrumentals,
or
science
fiction
style
music.
From
the
moment
I
first
heard
Galileo's
Mission
on
the
station
I
DJ
for,
I
was
hooked.
Great
tracks
from
start
to
finish.
Well
worth
the
price
and
look forward to future works from CosmoMoose."
"Fantastic music and well composed, recommended"
"Jean
Michel
Jarre
Would
Be
Proud
Of
This
Piece
Of
Work.
An
impressive
album
that
edges
towards
the
New-Age
and
Sci-Fi
genres,
also,
a
very
strong
Jean
Michel
Jarre
influence
with
strings
and
choirs
evident
throughout.
An
excellent
cross
section
of
tracks
from
moody
atmospheric
tracks
to
dance
tracks.
Album
highlights
are,
Cosmic
Invasion,
Shooting
Stars,
Tears
Of
The
Moon,
Lost
Vessel
and
the
stunning
closing
track
Light
Of
This
World
which
runs
for
just
over
11
minutes!
A
breathtaking
piece of work"
"I
love
this
album
and
....
listen
to
this
every
day
and
I
will
wear
it
out
soon,
then
I
will
buy
another
one....because
its
a
beautiful
album....just
beautiful."
“The
ability
…..to
take
inspiration
from
different
musical
genres
is
really
unbelievable
and
fantastic.
Most
surprisingly
in
Tears
of
the
Moon
….while
Galileo's
Mission
will
bring
to
Your
mind
emotions
which
are
typical
of
the
“Rondò
Veneziano”
style.
Great.
This
is
a
very
promising
“eclectic” artist, we shall keep an eye on in the near future.”
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced
&
Performed
by
Chris
Medway
(CosmoMoose)
Vocals on "RoboDrama" by Sharon Medway
Sleeve Design: Chris Medway
Album Photography: Sharon Medway
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios, Devon
Released 4 May 2020
Long ago in a studio far far away..
.. [well, in 2019 in my home studio...]
I
was
asked
by
director
and
actor
Kiefer
Jenkins
to
provide
a
soundtrack
for
his
short
Star
Wars
fan
film
Shadow
of
the
Mandalorian
.
I
was
hesitant
to
take
on
the
commission
at
first
due
to
lack
of
confidence
in
providing
the
right
orchestral
sound.
However,
as
I
embarked
on
the
project
I
really
enjoyed
creating
the
music
and
make
it
help
carry
the
story
(which
I
also
really
liked).
I
am
very
pleased
with
the end result, on the film and as a standalone listening experience.
So,
even
if
you
never
see
the
film,
I
hope
that
the
music
tells
its
own
story: one of a battle between the dark side and the light side, and one
of
hope
and
redemption.
The
story
and
music
of
Shadow
of
the
Mandalorian
reminds
me
that
even
in
dark
times
there
is
always
hope. The darkness does not go on forever; the light always wins.
See
the
Soundtrack
part
of
this
website
for
more
information
and
to
see the film.
Shadow of the Mandalorian: Star Wars Fan Film OST
TRAPPED
These
two
emotional
themes
were
taken
from
a
short
film
and
reworked
for
release.
See
the
Soundtrack
page
of
this
website
for
more information and to see the film.
From the Original Score
Christmas singles
I’m a big lover of Christmas so it is only
natural that I would create my own versions
of favourite Christmas carols.
Released 8 June 2017
Ever
since
I
was
a
child,
I
have
wanted
to
do
my
own
version
of
the
Doctor
Who
theme.
This
recording
therefore
uses
retro
sounds
I
recall
from
the
1980s
and
so
has
similar
instrumentation
to
my
album
"Cosmic
Invasion"
which
in
turn
is
inspired
by
Doctor
Who
and
sci-fi
in
general.
The
second
track
features
some
rather
unhappy
Daleks!
Both
versions
have
been
licensed
for
download
distribution
via Loudr.fm
Original
Composer
Ron
Grainer
and
original
electronic
arrangement
by Delia Derbyshire
These
versions
were
Arranged,
Produced
and
Performed
by
CosmoMoose
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway (CosmoMoose)
Artwork
by
Chris
Medway,
based
on
the
‘DW’
logo
that
was
prevalent
after the relaunch.
DOCTOR WHO THEME
Other Singles
Releases
Soundtrack Releases
Videos
Social Media
Released 14 April 2023
I
created
this
album
to
be
a
"soundtrack
for
the
mind"
charting
the
highs
and
lows
of
space
exploration
with
strong
catchy
themes
taking
the
listener
on
an
hour-long
musical
journey
where
space
travel is an adventure.
This
is
designed
to
be
a
diverse
yet
consistent
album
of
powerful
synth
music
that
is
dynamic,
melodic,
and
meticulously
detailed
with
a
touch
of
emotion
as
the
listener
is
taken
through
the
highs
and
lows of a space journey.
From
the
bold
opening
of
Spaceport
Genesis
to
the
grand
climax
of
Sky
High
,
this
project
has
been
inspired
by
the
endeavours
of
Spaceport
Cornwall
(local
to
me)
mixed
with
sci-fi
inspired
themes,
all looking at man's quest to explore creation.
credits
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced
and
Performed
by
Chris
Medway
(CosmoMoose)
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios
Sleeve design: Chris Medway
Portrait Photo: Sharon Medway
Cosmic Adventures
CD album £10CosmoMoose Virtual Concert
This
a
performance
of
new
ambient,
space
and
electronic
compositions/
improvisations
using
various
hardware
and
software
synths
(including
a
vocoder),
and
an
all-essential
foot
pedal,
recorded
for
Nick’s
Virtual
International
Garage
concert
series,
broadcast
on
15
September
2023,
and
later
repeated
on
Morphic
Resonance
virtual
concert
series
on
14
October 2023.
This
performance
has
been
mixed
and
mastered,
and
released
on
a
new
live
album (with no overdubs) called
Livescapes
.
Released 20 October 2023
This
is
a
LIVE
album
from
my
first
VIRTUAL
CONCERT
recorded
for
Nick's
International
Virtual
Garage
concert
series,
broadcast
on
15
September
2023,
and
repeated
on
Morphic
Resonance
MR37
on
14 October 2023. Both were shown on Twitch. TV.
The
performance
utilised
various
hardware
and
software
synths,
including
a
Vocoder,
plus
a
Launchpad
to
trigger
sound
effects,
sequencers
and
drone
sounds,
to
take
you
on
a
sonic
journey
through time and space.
This
musical
journey
of
the
imagination
takes
you
to
stars
and
nebulas
and
then
down
to
earth
through
forests
and
city
streets
under
clear
skies
and
thunderstorms.
Is
the
journey
a
dream,
or
is
it
reality?
You
decide!
(although
title
of
the
final
track
could
be
interpreted as the answer!).
The
live
performance
has
been
tenderly
mixed
to
bring
out
the
textures
and
details
of
the
live
soundscapes
and
mastered
to
give
it
extra
width
and
depth
to
create
a
truly
immersive
live
sound
experience, which I call "LIVESCAPES".
Composed,
Arranged,
Produced
and
Performed
(Live)
by
Chris
Medway (CosmoMoose)
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Medway at 9EQ Studios
Sleeve
design:
Chris
Medway
(using
AI
generated
graphics
on
Gencraft)
No
musical
backing
tracks
were
used
in
the
performance.
All
notes,
sequences, drones and sound effects were played / triggered live.
No
overdubs
were
added
in
post-production
to
keep
the
live
feel
of
the music..
Thanks
to
Nick
Mellis
and
Peter
Baldwin
for
inviting
me
to
perform
on
their
series
of
virtual
concerts
and
Gary
Wright
for
support
and
advice on virtual live performance.
