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The Ghost of Arakawa Theater

by Cymbalic Encounters

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The Ghost of Arakawa Theater

Music and Words by Mark Murdock
Copyright 2023

Cymbalic Encounters’ very own Halloween song!
Living in old downtown Tokyo, it was related to me that where my apartment stands was once a theater in the Edo era. It was destroyed in a fire. So, the idea of “The Ghost of Arakawa Theater” was born.

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The Ghost of Arakawa Theater

In the shadows of the theater
Whispering voices from the past,
Ghostly figures in the corridors
Their stories woven to last.

Lost souls on a timeless stage
In the hearts of every age
Ghosts torn apart by fate's cruel hand,
Their dreams are scattered in the sand.

The spotlight dims, but the spirits rise,
Their presence felt in every chord,
In hallowed halls where darkness lies,
Their legacy is forever adored.

Lost souls on a timeless stage
In the hearts of every age.
Ghosts torn apart by fate's cruel hand,
Their dreams are scattered in the sand.

Throughout the years,
The theater stands,
A sanctuary for the spirits' grace
Their stories whispered by the breeze
In every corner, we embrace.

A tragic tale unfolds with every step
Their essence lingers, never to forget
As the curtain falls, we bid adieu
But their spirits stay and never fade

Throughout the years, the theater stands
A sanctuary for the spirits' grace,
Their stories whispered by the breeze
In every corner, we embrace

Lost souls on a timeless stage
In the hearts of every age
Ghosts torn apart by fate's cruel hand
Their dreams are scattered in the sand

Ending theater announcement:

Arakawa Ghost Theater located in old downtown Tokyo where Cymbalic Encounters is based. The ghost of Arakawa theater where the ghost resides and haunts anyone who visits.

シンバリックエンカウンターズの拠点である東京の旧市街にある荒川ゴーストシアター。幽霊が宿り、訪れる人を悩ませる荒川劇場の幽霊。

Spilling popcorn and drinks while tripping customers in the aisles. Poking people in their necks and backs. Whispering in ears about Cymbalic Encounters

ポップコーンや飲み物をこぼし、通路で客をつまずかせる。人の首や背中を突く。象徴的な出会いについて耳元でささやく

The ghost claims that …the haunting music with composer Mark Murdock who played drums and synthesizers. Tim Pepper on vocals. Joe Berger on lead guitar. Charles Lambiase on fretless bass. Kendall Scott on scary strings courtesy of NEKTAR will provide the haunted melodies for your nightmare.

幽霊はそれを主張します...ドラムとシンセサイザーを演奏した作曲家マーク・マードックとの忘れられない音楽。 ボーカルはティム・ペッパー。 リードギターのジョーバーガー。フレットレスベースのチャールズランビアーゼ。 ケンダル・スコット 怖い弦の礼儀 ネクター。 あなたの悪夢のために幽霊の出るメロディーを提供しまし

Ok see you soon in the afterlife …Bye

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released September 6, 2023
Mark Murdock- drums/keyboards/sound FX, funeral pump organ and orchestra percussion
Tim Pepper- vocal
Kendall Scott- synthesizers (Courtesy of Nektar)
Joe Berger- lead guitar
Charles Lambaste-fretless bass

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Cymbalic Encounters Tokyo, Japan

Drummer, keyboardist and vocalist Mark Murdock's Cymbalic Encounters features eminent progressive-rock unit Brand X alumni guitarist John Goodsall, bassist Percy Jones.
Murdock shines as a renaissance man and offers a diversified set, highlighted by the largely memorable compositions and aided by a crystal-clear studio production. ... more

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