“Riders of Yanmen Pass” is the first song from my album "Eastern Power" that album explores myths, dances, and battle imagery from across Asia and the Middle East. I hope you listen to it and like it.

#InstrumentalRock #instrumentalmetal #instrumental #instrumentalmusic #folkmetal

FUNKED UP! "Molam Electric Funk Patrol" is a Thai molam funk-rock mix inspired by Chaweewan Dumnern and The Sound of Siam compilations of the early 70s. Not my usual shreddy guitars, in favor of straight funk. #molam #thai #thaimusic #instrumentalmusic #instrumental #funkmusic #70sfunk

When I first heard the incredible "Mundian To Bach Ke" by @panjabimc , I was hooked on Bhangra & hooked on blending genres when he and @jayz did "Beware Of The Boys." "Beware Of Kavorto" is my salute to them, mixing Bhangra with heavy guitars. #Bhangra #bhangralove #bhangramusic #bhangralovers

In Bashkir (think Kazakhstan) mythology, Shurale is a forest spirit who kills people by TICKLING THEM TO DEATH. How spectacular is that? "Tickling Shurale" is a song inspired by the idea of giving Shurale a taste of his own medicine. #shurale #kazakhstan #bashk #kazakh #kazakhmusic

Some days you just feel like kicking the world's ass. "Every Last One Of You" is a song for you to play in the background while you do it. #montage #trainingmontage

I didn't go to UFC legend @islam_makhachev's wedding but I saw the video, which led to me watching other Caucasus weddings, and wow I love "Lezginka," the wedding dance of that region. I put together "Dagestani Mountain Hop" as a wink to the Dagestani dancers & Zeppelin too. #dagestan #lezginka

Who's Gordafarid? A true badass warrior woman from the Persian Shahnameh (the Book of Kings). When faced with the Turanian army led by the powerful Sohrab, Gordafarid suited up and rode out to fight Sohrab one on one - all to buy time for the Iranian army to prepare itself for Sohrab's attack.
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What happened to training montages? I know, they got left behind in the 80s, but they deserve a comeback. It's a gentler world than it was then, but you still have demons to defeat, mountains to climb - and you need the right music. Thus, I offer you "Training Montage I." #montage #trainingmontage

My tribute to Omar Souleyman and the Syrian wedding-party sound that he brought new life and energy to. From Eastern Power, my album blending heavy rock and metal with Eastern folk traditions.

#Dabke #SyrianMusic #OmarSouleyman #folkmetal #instrumentalmetal #instrumental #instrumentalmusic

"Intergalactic Olympic Opening Ceremony (Bangalore 2184)" is where I imagined you'd hear this one, 150 or so years from now. From Eastern Power, a tribute to Eastern folk traditions pushed into modern and futuristic forms.

#Synthwave #synthwavemusic #synthwave #instrumental #instrumentalmusic

"Samruk's Triumph" is an aggressive track inspired by Samruk, the golden bird of Kazakh mythology perpetually at war with Aydahar, the dragon that kinda represents the evils of the world. #Kazakhstan #Samruk #KazakhFolk #Dombra #instrumental #instrumentalmusic #instrumentalrock #instrumentalmetal

"You're Alright, LaRusso" -- if you know, you know. From the debut album "Big Dark Energy." #instrumental #instrumentalmusic #instrumentalrock #instrumentalmetal #synclicense #synclicensing

Blue City Showdown is a kinda chaotic but kinda joyful musical showdown inspired by the Blue City of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. From "Eastern Power," my fusion album exploring musical traditions across Asia

#Rajasthan #Jodhpur #instrumental #instrumentalmusic #instrumentalrock #instrumentalmetal

"Long Dark Ride" is from my first album "Big Dark Energy." I named it that because it seemed like something you'd hear in a movie where someone's going to a dangerous place to do a dangerous thing. Cross a border, kill the bad guy, etc. #instrumental #instrumentalmusic #synthwave #cyberpunk

"Step Right Up" is the first single I ever released, off my debut album "Big Dark Energy" (tee-hee). It's brooding, menacing...the kinda track you'd hear in a movie when the good guys go off to battle the bad guys. See if you like it.