Cosmos II
Cosmos II
A mainly one-person band featuring strong vocals and guitar back-up, playing a variety of songs in a rock, folk, and pop blend. The songs range from science ner
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All from Nothing?
All from Nothing?
Ponderings about where the universe came from
SoundClick artist Cosmos II presents "All from Nothing?", an outstanding release in the Folk Rock genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "All from Nothing?" has peaked at number 1 on the SoundClick Folk Rock chart. "All from Nothing?" can be used royalty-free with a Creative Commons license, making it freely accessible for sync, content, and creative projects.
Dead of Winter
Dead of Winter
Blues song about the seemingly endless winter
SoundClick artist Cosmos II presents "Dead of Winter", an outstanding release in the Blues genre. Cosmos II demonstrates a clear artistic voice throughout. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive blues track that resonates. "Dead of Winter" has reached the top 10 on the main SoundClick Blues chart. Producers and creators can get a royalty-free Creative Commons license for "Dead of Winter" — the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
Siren of the New Year
Siren of the New Year
Analogy between the new year and a siren of ancient myth. As the new year begins, we are enticed by it. Although we may understand that our ship will eventually be wrecked, we can defer that until later, and we allow ourselves to be seduced.
"Siren of the New Year" by Cosmos II is a Smooth Jazz production available on SoundClick. The track showcases Cosmos II's instinct for crafting memorable music. A smooth jazz track built for repeat listens — it reveals more with each play. With a peak of #5 on the main SoundClick Jazz chart, this is one of the strongest-performing Smooth Jazz releases on the platform. Listeners into Pop, Rock and Folk will find this track a natural fit within their rotation. Download this track for free.
Superluminal Lover
Superluminal Lover
"Superluminal Lover" by Cosmos II is a Latin production available on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. A solid entry in the latin space, crafted with care and intention. It has peaked at #1 in Latin and #1 in General Latin on the SoundClick charts. Looking for a royalty-free latin track to license? "Superluminal Lover" by Cosmos II is available with a free Creative Commons license on SoundClick.
Relatively Weird
Relatively Weird
A semi-humorous song about Einstein's special relativity (travel near the speed of light) and general relativity (strong gravity). Written for science students but fun for all sentient beings in the cosmos!
SoundClick artist Cosmos II presents "Relatively Weird", an outstanding release in the Rock genre. The track carries an emotional weight that lingers well after it ends. Every element feels intentional, resulting in a cohesive rock track that resonates. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Rock General chart, peaking at #1. Producers and creators can get a royalty-free Creative Commons license for "Relatively Weird" — the standardized, legally-sound way to grant permissions.
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Cosmos II is the pseudonym of Alan Marscher, a professor of astronomy at Boston University. Usually, he performs alone on guitar and vocals.
The songs are all originals composed and copyrighted by Marscher. Some are "science nerd" songs that Cosmos II performs to science students at B.U. The majority, though, are just general songs about life, love, the pursuit of happiness and meaning, and various other random topics.
Most of the songs are in English, while some are in Russian, the country where Marscher's wife, Svetlana hails from. The style is a mixture of rock, pop, and folk - what is often termed "adult contemporary." Many are humorous - e.g., "Medical Miracle" about how Viagra has revitalized a lot of middle-aged men or "Relatively Weird" about the wonders and perils of traveling around at near-light speeds. Others are philosophical, such as "All from Nothing?" about how the universe came to exist and "Elusive Truth" that asks whether absolute truth can exist. Some are just plain love songs - an example is "Together or Apart" - and others are love-is-difficult songs, like "Winter's Darkness." Laughs and tears for everyone!
Marscher recorded all of the songs himself on a small digital recorder. He doesn't have loads of free time, so he hasn't worked hard enough to remove imperfections, add a drum pattern, etc. But most songs have harmony and are at least at the "demo" level of quality. Friends who have listened to them have neither gone mad nor rushed the CD to the local recycling center. More importantly to Cosmos II, Marscher can listen to them without wretching in horror over the slight mis-timings of the different tracks and other imperfections.
Band/artist history
The cosmos started out in the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago...
Have you performed in front of an audience?
I play mostly in front of my classes, at an annual event + party called "Astronomy Unplugged" that I organize in my department, at the annual B.U. College of Arts and Sciences talent review, and for friends and relatives.
Your musical influences
I like good melody, strong lyrics, and a projected voice, so the Beatles, Queen (check out the song '39 written by guitarist Brian May on the "Night at the Opera" album - it's about space travel at very near light speed), and Elvis Costello are among the strongest influences on my style.
What equipment do you use?
I have a Schecter electric guitar and an Ibanez acoustic guitar with pickup. I keep a Yamaha acoustic guitar in St. Petersburg because the airports enroute usually like to keep it an extra day or two when I travel with it, probably thinking that the case could hold some weapon of destruction as well as a guitar.
Boston, MA
USA
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814193
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I believe the cosmos sometimes shares a sense of vanity, which I had to learn to dispel. But thank you, I see yourself in the lines that you write. I also believe and myself too. Thank you. Funny, and greater. You can listen and see my work as well however for that is a journey through the cycle of life and around again, BUT, from what I learned from your song that was well worth it. Value yourself as none other, then search for other's music is what I am doing. Thanks. -LWDM
Nice gentle song I like it. Please take a listen to mine and comment Thanks
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