A Time For Peace

Mark_Kostora wrote on 12/12/2025, 3:15 PM
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Greetings Magix community,

The Christmas season is here and for my contribution to this festive time of year I will present an instrumental song that I composed, performed, and produced in 2019. One late night in the very late hours of the night I felt a strong inspiration to sit at the keyboard. Perhaps an angelic guidance came over me and I quickly made a studio setup similar to my 'Classical Dream' setup.  

I was feeling being on the edge of sleep, sat down at the keyboard and midi controls and started to play ... just let it flow ... key in the notes as I was feeling the inspiration, bring in the synths needed to create a large symphony in some segments with a feeling of peace.

The original track was about 9 minutes long. This remix of that track has been shortened to about 6 minutes with lots of peaceful pictures to enjoy in the video. I had also added to some segments some light synth accompaniment to what I had the years before in this mix and made some improvements in the sound quality. But the spirit of peace and comfort still remains in the sound of this song track along with the imagery that goes along with the spirit of the music 

'A Time For Peace', (P) 2019 Mark Kostora, a remix and remaster of the original track for the Magix community (2025)

My thanks to all the digital artists who have provided me with the excellent imagery for this video that worked so well with this song theme.

Perhaps this track theme is for every month of the year ...

Love and Peace to all!

Mark ;)

Comments

UliG wrote on 12/12/2025, 6:19 PM

Good Job. 👍 Playing live. 👍 I understand your message.💯😍😎

franco-galateo wrote on 12/13/2025, 5:22 AM

good video and audio performance.. wery well

Franco

Philip-J wrote on 12/14/2025, 9:31 AM

A Time For Peace

Sound Design: The synth accompaniment enriches the impromptu piano core, adding warmth and depth. The “wall of sound” layering creates a reflective atmosphere rather than playful textures.

Structure: The piece unfolds gently, with no sudden shifts or humorous diversions. Its slow tempo sustains the midnight introspection, keeping the mood consistent throughout.

Resonance: The sentiment aligns with the serious side of Christmas—more contemplative than celebratory. The artwork complements this tone, reinforcing the reflective intent.

Overall, it’s a restrained, thoughtful offering: less about surprise, more about holding space for quiet reflection.

 

Thank you for sharing this midnight reflection—it carries the peace its title promises.

Mark_Kostora wrote on 12/14/2025, 8:56 PM

@Philip-J

Thank you again for the effort you give in your comments. You are certainly accurate in the meaning and intention of 'A Time For Peace'. In keying in the notes and musical expression as it had come to me having a constant and consistent mood the meaning was simple and hopefully understood by anyone who views the video. Only two words are used and visually only. And the emphasis of this piece is on the 'heightened feeling' of contentment that perhaps no words could truly express. I had been in many situations during Christmas in my lifetime, military service, with others or alone, whatever I was doing a the time. And even in stressful times but I had always taken the time to feel and share what this song is expressing. I feel it is appropriate for the Christmas season, but could apply to any time of the year.

I notice you didn't get into the technical detail of the music that I was able to handle in my 'sleep' ;) The meaning and feel of this song takes the spotlight!

Best wishes to you and have a Merry Christmas ;)

Mark ;)