A Dream of Nester - Ilias: 2

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This is the second track of my cyberpunk interpretation of the second book of the Epic Cycle: Ilias (Ἰλιάς).

Context for beginners: Zeus comes up with a plan to help Achilles by sending a dream to Agamemnon in the form of Nester, who tells Zeus to awake, because today is the day that he and the Greeks will overtake the city of Troy. Agamemnon gathers a council of kings, repeating what the dream had told him, and that today he would test the loyalty of all the Greeks.

Agamemnon holds council in front of the whole of the Greek army, feigning defeat, saying after nine years of war despite their numbers, maybe the war is fruitless, and the Greeks should all return home. The consequence of this is that many of the Greek soldiers agree, and stand to leave for their ships. This prompts Athena to appear to Odysseus, and suggests he stand by Agamemnon’s side to encourage the Greeks to stay, which works. Odysseus berates Agamemnon, calling him a coward, which is heralded by the Greek soldiers in the audience.

This song is part of the second playlist in my Epic Cycle concept, "Ilias," which can be found in its entirety here:

The first playlist in my Epic Cycle concept, "Cypria," can be found here:

If you enjoy this, you might also enjoy my original Dark Industrial album playlist "Scynthetic" which can be found here:

Listen to my full release "Color of Static" here:

I also create Fallout inspired retro Oldies/Big BandJazz/Swing, and you can find that playlist here:

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Disclaimer:

All art used in thumbnails and in videos is my own unless otherwise specified. Since it has been asked, yes, there is a slight use of AI involved. Here is my process: I start with an extremely heavily modded Cyberpunk 2077 where each character is rebuilt from scratch to fit the needs of the video. I use photomode to get the best photo possible (if you’re familiar with the game, you can tell City Center is my favorite place to take photos in-game). I then export the photo to an AI program where I alter the photo to fit the needs of the video. Most often, to increase realism and resolution, and to make minor tweaks. I then reimport the photo and obsessively edit the levels, curves, saturation, and contrast, until it’s exactly how I want it. Then logos and text are added. No jobs are being cost to artists in my use of AI, as its only use is to save me time so that I have more time to make more music. I do not advocate the use of AI to cost artists money, as I am a graphic designer and editor myself by trade. Please use AI responsibly, and in a way that is to enhance your own art, and not in a way where you are stealing art from others.