The video is live-tracking footage in the studio to recreate the song the way it sounds on the recorded release. One session shows us playing the song together, then another session of us playing other instruments - overdubbing guitar, sax, and extra keyboard lines. We tried out this method for a music video instead of just recording a lip-sync to the track.

This song “Rain in purple frontiers” is available here:

Stream

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• YouTube Music
• Amazon Music

Download

• Faircamp
• Bandwagon
• Mirlo
• Bandcamp

Rain in purple frontiers is a heavy art-rock track that transforms a 2022 Twitch live stream we did into a textured, experimental rock song. Fusing a rhythmic breakdown of a Slayer beat and evolving into a dark atmospheric new wave of early 80s Peter Gabriel, the song features dual-layered bass, DADGAD-tuned guitars, and baritone sax. The lyrics follow a “Vagabond” character, trying to reconnect.

Gear & Software used in this session:

The video was made using only open-source recording software Ardour, KDENLive, and OBS on Ubuntu Studio, a computer operating system for musicians and artists.

Join Lorenzo’s Music for a 12-hour live stream marathon on Sept 6th, 2026 starting at 12 PM Central.

This is a community watch party featuring selected moments from our past live streams: performances, experiments, behind-the-scenes process, and the unexpected moments that make Lorenzo’s Music what it is.

You do not have to watch all 12 hours. Drop in for a segment, stay for a full block, or keep us running in the background while you work. Join the live chat, tell us where you are watching from, and share your favorite moment.

We are also pushing toward YouTube monetization, and every genuine minute watched helps us move closer to that milestone. More importantly, this event is a chance for new viewers to discover our weekly live band stream.

In this episode of Lorenzo’s Music Podcast, I meet Ryan Corcoran and briefly Eric Hartz, of the band The Flavor That Kills. We discuss their latest album, Thunderbird Lodge, which is the second part in a three-part concept album series. Ryan talks about the origins of the band, how it evolved from his previous project, Awesome Car Fun Maker, and the recording process that involved piecing together ideas in the studio rather than coming in with fully formed songs.

He tells me the album follows a cyborg character with extra-dimensional beings. All the while, Eric, who was camping in the wilderness, keeps popping in and out of the interview because of the spotty connection he has at his cabin, which was very amusing.

Key Takeaways

1. Album concept: The new album ‘Thunderbird Lodge’ is part of a three-part concept series.
2. The recording process: Recording involved piecing together ideas rather than traditional song structures.
3. Madison Music Scene: Ryan and Eric have a long history in the Madison music scene.
4. Album story: The plot of the album involves a cyborg character and extra-dimensional entities.

Links Mentioned

• Heavy Visuals heavyvisuals.com
• Shortwave Records shortwaverecords.bandcamp.com

Connect with The Flavor That Kills

• The Flavor That Kills Bandcamp https://tftk.bandcamp.com
• The Flavor That Kills On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheFlavorThatKills/
• The Flavor That Kills on Instagram @theflavorthatkills

This episode was recorded on Augunst 2, 2026. Special thanks to Ryan Corcoran and Eric Hartz for sharing his insights and experiences with me.

Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch the video above.

In this episode of Lorenzo’s Music Podcast, I meet Aisyk, the former president of Music Libre and a key figure behind Dogmazic, a unique platform dedicated to free music distribution. Aisyk shares the history and philosophy of Dogmazic, which has been supporting musicians since 2004 by allowing them to upload and share their music under Creative Commons licenses.

We dive into the differences between Dogmazic and commercial platforms like Jamendo, highlighting the nonprofit model that prioritizes artists’ rights and community-driven music sharing. Aisyk talks about the challenges of maintaining such a platform and discusses the importance of open-source software in their operations.

Additionally, we touch on the evolution of music distribution on the internet, the impact of Creative Commons, and the significance of licenses like the “Do What The F*** You Want” license.

Key Takeaways

1. Non-profit platform: Dogmazic is a non-profit platform supporting free music and licenses since 2004.
2. 65,000 music tracks: The platform hosts around 65,000 tracks with 38 different licenses, emphasizing open and free licenses.
3. Open source software: Dogmazic uses open source software like Ampache and participates in community-driven development.
4. Music genres: The platform is designed to be inclusive, hosting a wide variety of music genres without editorial bias.
5. Comparability: Dogmazic is compatible with Subsonic and Apache, enabling mobile app integration and custom streaming solutions.
6. Free culture: The platform is based in Lyon, France, and is part of a broader movement of open source and free culture.

Links Mentioned

• Creative Commons https://creativecommons.org
• Ampache https://ampache.org
• Jamendo https://www.jamendo.com
• Free Art License https://artlibre.org
• Do What The F*** You Want” license https://www.wtfpl.net

Connect with Dogmazic

• Dogmazik website https://dogmazic.net
• Musique Libre https://musique-libre.org
• Mastodon @dogmazic@framapiaf.org

This episode was recorded on July 21, 2026. Special thanks to Aisyk for sharing his insights and experiences with me.

Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch the video above.

In this episode of Lorenzo’s Music Podcast, I meet Max Oakland, a musician who also develops his own retro video games. Max talks about making and releasing music as well as making the music for his games.

We discuss his latest song, “Kim Gordon,” and the creative process behind it and the influences.

Max also develops his games to be played on Game Boy, like his recent project, “Wink in the Broken Robot.”

Key Takeaways

1. Games & Music: Max creates alternative rock and retro video games.
2. Music Collaboration: He collaborates with a band for live performances and recordings.
3. Game background: Max started making games in junior high and transitioned to music.
4. GameBoy Studio: Max’s latest game is developed using Game Boy Studio.

Links Mentioned

• Indie Beat TV https://tv.theindiebeat.fm
• Game Boy Studio https://www.gbstudio.dev

Connect with Max Oakland

• Max Oakland on Instagram @maxoaklanddd
• Max Oakland Website maxoakland.com

This episode was recorded on June 21, 2026. Special thanks to Max Oakland for sharing his insights and experiences with me.

Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch the video above.

This song “Rain in purple frontiers” is available here:

Stream

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• YouTube Music
• Amazon Music

Download

• Faircamp
• Bandwagon
• Mirlo
• Bandcamp

Rain in purple frontiers is a heavy art-rock track that transforms a 2022 Twitch live stream we did into a textured, experimental rock song. Fusing a rhythmic breakdown of a Slayer beat and evolving into a dark atmospheric new wave of early 80s Peter Gabriel, the song features dual-layered bass, DADGAD-tuned guitars, and baritone sax. The lyrics follow a “Vagabond” character, trying to reconnect.

This video features the animated short movie “Undone” by Grażyna Rigall & Konrad Kulczyński released under CC-BY License.

In this episode of Lorenzo’s Music Podcast, I meet Jonathan, the person behind the band Negative Players, a self-proclaimed “hypothetical indie rock band” from southwest Michigan.

Jonathan’s initial vision to create music with family evolved into this solo endeavor. He discusses the creative process behind his music, drawing inspiration from iconic bands like The Beatles and 90s indie rock such as Sonic Youth and Pavement. He talks about songwriting, including his recent forays into banjo and ukulele, and how these instruments have influenced his sound.

Jonathan also tells me about recording in the DAW, Ableton Live, and using his methods for programming drums and arranging tracks. We talk about the challenges of being a solo artist in a band-centric world and the online platforms like Mastodon and its community in promoting his work.

Key Takeaways

1. Music production techniques
2. Use of unconventional instruments like banjo and ukulele
3. Recording process and studio setup
4. Music promotion and online community
5. Creative inspiration and songwriting process

Links Mentioned

• Ableton Live https://www.ableton.com
• Becoming Led Zeppelin (Documentary) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10365912

Connect with Negative Players

• Negative Players on Mastodon musician.social/@negativeplayers
• Negative Players Website negativeplayers.com

This episode was recorded on June 7, 2026. Special thanks to Jonathan of Negative Players for sharing his insights and experiences with me.

Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform or watch the video above.

Listen to the song on:

• Spotify
• Apple Music
• YouTube Music
• Amazon Music
• Faircamp
• Bandcamp

“Rain in Purple Frontiers” by Lorenzo’s Music is a heavy art-rock track that transforms a 2022 Twitch live stream we did into a textured, experimental rock song. Fusing a rhythmic breakdown of a Slayer beat and evolving into a dark atmospheric new wave of early 80s Peter Gabriel, the song features dual-layered bass, DADGAD-tuned guitars, and baritone sax. The lyrics follow a “Vagabond” character, trying to reconnect.

All of our music is created using only open-source tools and software!

• Ubuntu Studio (Linux OS for creatives)
• Ardour (open-source DAW)
• Calf, Guitarix, x42 (Plugins)
• Hydrogen (Drum Machine)

This album is released under creative commons, so you are free to:

Share — use, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format

Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially.

Rain in purple frontiers © 2026 by Lorenzo’s Music is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

In this last episode of the making of our song “Rain in Purple Frontiers”, I go through the last transformation of a Twitch songwriting stream into a heavy art-rock song and find a hidden mistake in one of the song tracks and troubleshoot the recording fix.

Inside the Episode:

• The Full Reveal: Recording the main drums.
• The Transformation: A deep dive into how the song came to be

This series documents the trial-and-error process of creating this song.

Gear & Software used in this session:

• DAW: Ardour
• OS: Ubuntu Studio
• Soundcard: Behringer U-PHORIA UMC1820 Sound Card

This is an exclusive preview for people who have been following along with the progress of this song before we release the song to the public on streaming services!