Hi all! I'm setting this channel up as my main announcement channel for new releases and updates regarding my music. I previously used this for my Tenera comic, but that project fell flat after the main artist for the project left to continue their studies. I intend to turn Tenera into a video game over the next 7+ years with the help of my Bulgarian friend Galin's genius storytelling and game design ability, but I have a few other things to take care of first - primarily my new album, Starlight Telepath.

Starlight Telepath is a 22-track album with a runtime of roughly an hour and 15 minutes. It fuses epic trailer and psychedelic music in some rather creative ways, featuring a roster of 10+ musicians from around the world, as well as Soundsgate Orchestra with 22 strings. I will be streaming live on Twitch on August 26th from 7-11 AM EST as they record 3 tracks from the album in Prague, and then releasing the album on September 19th. You can listen to and pre-order the album on Bandcamp here: https://baumarius.bandcamp.com/album/starlight-telepath

You can also find all of my social & streaming links here: https://linktr.ee/baumarius

This is the album cover for Starlight Telepath! Art by Ornamentarium.

I just started a raffle to give away $690 worth of vinyl records and digital downloads of my upcoming epic avant-garde album, Starlight Telepath! Learn more and join the raffle here: https://www.masochmusic.com/starlight-telepath.html

The raffle will end on September 18th at 8 PM EST on my Twitch stream. Sharing it isn't necessary but it would certainly be appreciated! As an independent artist with a small following, events like these really help to boost my visibility and will help me make a living doing what I love ^.^

Going live in 1 hour, with a live orchestra session from 9-11 EST! Join me on Twitch or YouTube to see Soundsgate Orchestra record 3 tracks from Starlight Telepath!

https://twitch.tv/baumarius
https://www.youtube.com/live/NoaufzYz3kw

The stream was a success! Y'all can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NoaufzYz3kw?si=5WL5jki-0aRpTNgv&t=5584

It is done. I'm just waiting on the video files to produce the music videos. And now we wait for the 19th! In the meantime, don't forget to join the raffle in case you want a free download and/or a double vinyl copy of Starlight Telepath: https://www.masochmusic.com/starlight-telepath.html

The live session for Empress of Karugis is premiering on YouTube in 30 minutes! https://youtu.be/ozhSVg8HJFc

There's just one week left until the raffle ends and Starlight Telepath comes out. I hope you're as excited as I am! Would you do me a favor and share it on your socials and/or with your friends?

The success of this album and my career as a composer hinges upon my music's visibility. It may not seem like much, but word of mouth is the most powerful and effective driver of that kind of visibility. Finding that success would allow me to give back to our community and would mean that I'd be able to do much more with my art and music, as well as afford me some time to rest when I'm producing. Even if there's only one person you know who might enjoy my music, your assistance would much appreciated ^^

Album and raffle info can be found here: https://www.masochmusic.com/starlight-telepath.html

Last two singles before the release on Thursday ^^

Art by SheilaGrace

https://baumarius.bandcamp.com/album/before-our-sun-sets-its-last

Listening party stream tonight! I'll be live on Twitch and YouTube for the majority of today. At about 10:30 PM EST we'll be listening through my new album, Starlight Telepath, complete with the orchestra session videos. It will be releasing at midnight, and the raffle will be closing then as well. After the listening session, I will announce the winners. I hope to see y'all there!

Raffle/Album info: https://www.masochmusic.com/starlight-telepath
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/baumarius
YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/WTd2lC4yBbI

The release stream was very successful! Raffle winners were announced at the end and I will soon contact them via email to deliver prizes. Thank you all for coming!

Listen to Starlight Telepath: https://linktr.ee/baumarius

The music video for Into The Expanse is available now: https://youtu.be/u1umSBseV00?si=JnY54CKdVHgOfIfn

Here's the final orchestra video from the new album ^^

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR5uzNLPGtc

I've been taking a bit of a break from things since releasing my album, to decompress from all that work. I'm gradually getting my bearings again. Here are my plans for the future, as it relates to my career:

1. I'm working toward the funding of the double vinyl production of Starlight Telepath ($2000 minimum). And it takes 9 weeks to produce, so it may take 4-6 months to ship as of now. I'll be taking pre-orders for that on Bandcamp eventually, or Kickstarter if there's enough interest.
2. You can find me in my Discord server or streaming on Twitch occasionally, where I stream games and all of my creative pursuits: linktr.ee/baumarius
3. I still need to upload each track to my YouTube individually, and to send them to promotional channels and music supervisors. I'll try to get that done later this month.
4. Once my primary debt is squared away, I'll begin working in Unreal Engine 5 to create a synesthesia simulator that will allow you to experience music in multiple dimensions in VR.
5. Once that is complete, I will begin work on Tenera - a synesthesia and rhythm based metroidvania about a telepathic wolf and his owl companion in a post-apocalyptic world.

That's my plan for the next decade or so. Once that's all finished, I intend to return to college to finish my neuroscience degree so that I can do research into brain-computer interface technology. Or maybe chill for a while. Ambition is exhausting but I also can't live with myself if I do nothing about it. The itch to create is real.

Hi all! I'm sure you've heard the news lately and are aware of what this means - both for the US and for the planet. I want to offer you some words of encouragement.

I won't stop fighting for what I believe in, even if it kills me. Even if the world is looking bleak. Even if it's futile and my efforts will be in vain. I'm here to express myself, connect with whoever I can, learn all that I can, and to take that with me wherever and whenever I go. Death will not stop me.

You're not alone. You may feel the pull to withdraw and disconnect, and that's normal. Take care of yourself, first and foremost, and live like you mean it. And know that community is one of the most important things for us to maintain, as well as the values that unite us toward a future where harmless self-expression is free and safe to do so. If you believe in that too, you will always have a safe place in my community. Always.

May love win in these coming times.

My Discord is open: https://discord.gg/4MkdmuyreZ

True love is an act of defiance. Against all odds, in spite of fear, regardless of the repercussions, and in the face of death. The reality is that what's coming may put us all to the test, but if we stand together, we won't fall. So hold the line and don't be afraid. Be proud and live and love like you fucking mean it.

I made a Telegram group for those who prefer TG over Discord~ https://t.me/+s4NVD-HH0u5jYWIx