LOVE FEEDS LOVE II a heart-to-heart vibration

✨ More than music, LOVE FEEDS LOVE II 
is an act of gratitude and connection ✨

Dear friends-listeners,

The musical encounter with Charlotte Abigaël Dubois was a rare synchronicity. From the first notes, her theremin rose with celestial ease, carrying a gentle nostalgia that touched my soul. Together, we created a space of resonance where two sensibilities meet to produce a vibration greater than the sum of its parts.

These past weeks have been intense—between my efforts to get Valentin back by my side and supporting Dylan in finally having his voice heard. Music has remained both a refuge and a force for transformation. LOVE FEEDS LOVE II now becomes a circle of support, an energy dedicated to my sons’ well-being. All proceeds from this track will go entirely to their protection and care.

“Love feeds love” is not a concept, it is a heart-to-heart movement—what has carried me for years, creating and sharing vibrations that open spaces and reconnect each person to their inner light.

Through this music, I send a wish to all children of light and those moving forward despite shadows: may gentleness accompany you, may truth protect you, and may the beauty of Terra guide you toward peaceful days.

Thank you for your listening, your presence, and the light you bring by being here. 

Laurent Schieber – Sequentia Legenda

LOVE FEEDS LOVE II is available here

 

DIVING INTO LAURENT’S WORLD
is like stepping into a painting, a floating, intangible space

What touched or inspired you when discovering the other’s musical universe?

Charlotte: Diving into Laurent’s world is like stepping into a painting, a floating, intangible space where anything is possible. The imagination is free, and images come and go, intertwining. I love this vaporous quality that unfolds over time—without boundaries, without limits—it’s very inspiring!

How would you describe the energy or intention you wanted to convey through LOVE FEEDS LOVE II?

Charlotte: At first, it was difficult for me to connect with this universe. I usually build my layers in loops, and I couldn’t latch onto the piece… I tried many times, without success. Then one summer day, the sun blazing outside, everything calm and quiet, I decided to let go and immerse myself. It became instinctive, almost animalistic—I heard nature, rustlings, calls, and I began to play, to let myself flow. Everything became very organic, as if instead of telling a story with words (as I usually do when composing), I had a brush to paint with sound.

What did this collaboration bring you personally or artistically?

Charlotte: This collaboration pushed me out of my comfort zone, helped me grow, and offered a new creative perspective. I journeyed with my theremin through unknown lands and opened a window I hadn’t yet opened—the one of letting go… It was a beautiful musical encounter that will remain with me forever.

I DISCOVERED CHARLOTTE’S SONIC WORLD
it was immediately a delightful surprise 

What touched or inspired you when discovering the other’s musical universe?

Laurent: I discovered Charlotte’s sonic world through social media, and it was immediately a delightful surprise. I sensed a way of approaching music with softness, sincerity, and profound sensitivity.

Within her textures, I felt tenderness, serenity, and a kind of inner light that resonates particularly in a world in turmoil. This resonance touched me deeply. The idea of collaborating then arose naturally, almost as if it were meant to be.

How would you describe the energy or intention you wanted to convey through LOVE FEEDS LOVE II?

Laurent: With LOVE FEEDS LOVE II, I wanted to convey an energy of openness, connection, and shared love. The piece carries a movement of peace and elevation, an invitation to return to what truly connects us.

Charlotte’s theremin amplified this intention: its airy, almost vocal timbre wraps the composition in extra gentleness, like a tender gesture placed upon the music.

This work has become a space where light, compassion, and benevolence circulate freely. Unexpectedly, it also accompanies me through a new personal challenge—a separation that threatens my paternal bond. I miss Valentin deeply, yet I stand strong for both my sons. I believe in love, against all odds.

What has this collaboration brought you personally or artistically?

Laurent: This collaboration gave me a fresh breath, an artistic and human opening, and reminded me how music can be a space of communion.

Working with Charlotte brought freshness, a new emotional color, and enriched my own vision. It allowed me to advance further in my inner mission, which grows ever more important: to share light, tenderness, and beauty through music, especially at a time when values seem challenged.

The fluidity with which everything unfolded touched me deeply. On a more intimate level, this collaboration revived the sense that some encounters are no coincidence but part of the synchronicities that mark our path and guide us.

 

I SEE COLLABORATIONS 
AS A MUSICAL AND HUMAN EXPANSION
an opening toward new horizons

I see collaborations as a musical and human expansion, an opening toward new horizons. My very first collaboration was with my friend Jean-Luc Briançon (Kurz Mindfield), which was both a demanding and deeply enriching challenge.

Afterwards, I had the pleasure of working with Tommy Betzler, a multi-talented drummer, sharing wonderful experiences on stage. Those moments pushed me beyond my limits while building bridges between our artistic worlds, leaving lasting impressions in both our hearts.

I cannot forget Nicolas Picciotto, whose generosity supported me during the double album The 432 Hz Berlin School Box, offering both precision and guidance in realizing this ambitious project.

Finally, there is Hélène Vogelsinger, with whom a collaboration was initially planned for the track CIRCUMNAVIGATION. I still hope that one day we will bring this artistic encounter to life, letting our vibrations intertwine.

Each collaboration has allowed me to broaden my vision, refine my sonic universe, and fully experience musical sharing, while deepening the human connection so precious on my journey.

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During our last conversation, Michael Scanlon made a very specific request: “Laurent, could you one day put together a clear chronology of your discography? I believe it would be valuable for us listeners, to follow the evolution of your universe.”

I found this suggestion both thoughtful and relevant, and I am grateful for it. May these milestones serve as a guide for those who wish to journey through my sounds — step by step, album after album.

Chronology of Sequentia Legenda’s Discography:

2025 — LOVE FEEDS LOVE II – Collaborative version with Charlotte Abigaël Dubois (Digital Version)
2025 — TIMELESS (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital version at Cyclical Dreams)
2025 —  Departure for a Celestial Voyage – Extended version (Digital Version, name your price)
2025 — CHILDREN OF THE SOLAR LIGHT – Revisited version (Digital Version, name your price)
2025 — A RAY OF LIGHT (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2024 — DECEM (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)
2024 — Echo of Vibrations (Digital Version, name your price)
2024 — GALACTIC CRYSTALS (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2023 — Extended Intuition Into the Unknown (Digital Version)
2023 — Departure for a Celestial Voyage (Digital Version, name your price)
2023 — ALCYONE (CD Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2022 — The 432 Hz Berlin School Box (Double CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)
2022 — ANNO 1880 - Variations on the finale of ELEVATION (Digital Version)
2022 — RESONANCES (CD Digipack, Digital Version)
2022 — ELEVATION [Portal Version 2022] (Digital Version)

2021 — Luminosa Veritas [Xmas 2021 Version] (Digital Version, name your price)
2021 — HEAVENLY RESONANCE (Happy Birthday Version) (Digital Version, name your price)
2021 — CELESTIAL (CDr Digipack, Digital Version)
2021 — THE RETURN (Long Version) (Digital Version)
2021 — Around the Second Moon – Floating Days Edition (Digital Version)
2021 — Deep Sequences [Grenzwellen Version] (Digital Version)
2021 — Five Minutes Around the Second Moon (Digital Version, name your price)

2020 — VOICES 55 [EXCLUSIVE Version] (Digital Version)
2020 — BEYOND THE STARS (CD Digipack, Digital Version)
2020 — CIRCUMNAVIGATION [Study Version] (Digital Version)
2020 — Valentins Traum Exclusive Version (Digital Version)

2019 — FIVE (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)
2019 — CODEX ON THE FLIGHT OF BIRDS (Digital Version)
2019 — THE LUNAR TRILOGY (Digital Version)
2019 — OVER THERE (CD Digipack & 8 page XL Booklet, Digital Version)

2018 — SOLITUDES LUNAIRES [XMas 2018 Version] (Digital Version)
2018 — RENAISSANCE (CD Digipack, Digital Version)
2018 — MIND LAKE [experimental version] (Digital Version)

2017 — THE RETURN experimental version (Digital Version)
2017 — Out of the Silence - Collaboration version (Digital Version)
2017 — ETHEREAL (CDr Digipack, Digital Version)
2017 — Out of the Silence - Exclusive version (Digital Version)

2016 — EXTENDED (Double CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2015 — AMIRA (CDr Digifile, Digital Version)
2015 — AU REVOIR (Digital Version)
2015 — VIBRATIONS - Blood Moon exclusive version (Digital Version)

2014 — BLUE DREAM (CDr Digipack 3 flaps, Digital Version) 

 

 

            

To My Mother, a Bearer of Light

✨ Departure for a Celestial Voyage – Extended Version
In loving tribute to my Mother, a Bearer of Light

Dear friends-listeners,

November 4, 2025 marks three years since my Mother’s departure into the Light.

This Extended version of Departure for a Celestial Voyage is both an intimate and universal homage — a musical offering dedicated to her soul and to all those who have journeyed to the celestial realms.

These extra 3 minutes and 33 seconds are not just an added length of sound — they are a cosmic breath, a sacred space for reflection and communion.

Through them, I wished to let the music rise gently, like a breath of love and gratitude, a radiant prayer ascending into infinity.

"Nothing can extinguish this sacred bond between souls,
for it is woven from eternity.
Music, vibrations, and energy flow and expand
within the light and within love."

Laurent Schieber – Sequentia Legenda
October 28, 2025

 

TO MY MOTHER, A BEARER OF LIGHT
His presence shines far beyond

There are beings whose presence shines far beyond time itself.

My mother was one of those awakened souls — curious, attentive to beauty in all its forms, and moved by its simplest expressions. Music, in particular, was part of that awakening.

It was she who enrolled me, when I was about eight years old, in accordion lessons. But the heaviness of the instrument, and especially the rigidity of solfeggio, quickly discouraged me. Yet, without knowing it, she had just opened the first door to my musical universe.

A few years later, on November 3rd, 1978, she went to the Temple Saint-Étienne in Mulhouse to attend a Klaus Schulze concert (The “X.” Tour). She bought the timeless, mythical vinyl Mirage, unaware that she was handing me the key to a universe that would forever transform my life. That record was a revelation — a true thunderbolt, the musical spark that ignited it all. That precise moment, that suspended instant, awakened in me the calling of synthesizers, the Berlin School… and beyond that, the call of a sonic and spiritual mission.

It was also she who accompanied me to the store "Aux Guitares" in Mulhouse, where I learned about analog synthesis and how to handle instruments like the Minimoog.

IT WAS SHE WHO DROVE ME TO BELFORT
Klaus Schulze’s concert on February 5th, 1983 

And it was she who drove me to Belfort so that I could attend Klaus Schulze’s concert on February 5th, 1983. At the end of the show, Klaus was still there — adjusting his synths, exchanging words with the few who lingered. Too shy, I couldn’t utter a single word. My mother came back from Mulhouse to pick me up. On the way home, filled with excitement, I confessed to her how disappointed I was for not daring to speak to the man whose music had so deeply moved my soul.

Later, I wrote Klaus a letter — never knowing if he ever read it.

 

LONG IMPROVISATION SESSIONS IN MY LITTLE STUDIO
in my parents’ basement, surrounded by my “babies” 

I also remember writing a passionate message on the bathroom mirror, using one of her lipsticks, praising the Polymoog, that magical instrument Klaus owned — the one I dreamed of having.

I still recall those long improvisation sessions in my little studio, in my parents’ basement, surrounded by my “babies”:

the Korg PS-3200, the MS-20 with its SQ-10 sequencer, the ARP Odyssey (another synth Klaus used), the Oberheim Two Voices, the Crumar Multiman-S, and many others…

Each time she came downstairs to call me for dinner, I would startle — I was already floating in another world, headphones on.

More recently, when Sequentia Legenda began to shine publicly, I would give her the first versions of my albums. She kept them carefully, listened attentively, and shared her thoughts — always kind, often insightful.

I believe she was proud of me — of my perseverance, my path, and my fidelity to who I am. Besides music, we often talked about deep and spiritual matters.

She would often say: “If only you weren’t so sensitive!”

But I believe, deep down, that was her way of protecting me. She too was a profoundly sensitive soul.

At the end of her life, lying in her hospital bed, when she could hardly speak, we were all gathered around her. She whispered a few words. My father, leaning close, turned to me and said:

“Mom is asking if you will continue with your music.”

I reassured her, asked her to hold on, and told her that a double album was about to be released — The Berlin School Box — dedicated to her and to my father.

Fate decided otherwise: she left a few days later, journeying to another dimension 🙏

🌠 Epilogue – The Song of Souls

Even now, when my hands rest upon the keyboards and the first notes ascend, I feel her presence — gentle, benevolent, and serene.

Every vibration carries a trace of her gaze, her tenderness, her faith in me.

My music is no longer mine alone: it is the living breath of what she passed on to me — that light of love, that childlike wonder for the world, that trust in the unseen paths of existence.

Mother, you who opened the way, you who taught me to listen to the whisper of the infinite, I keep walking, creating, and resonating — to honor your light and let it shine ever brighter.

And sometimes, when I close my eyes, in the stillness between two notes,

I can hear you softly say:

“Continue, my son… music is your offering to the heavens.”

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During our last conversation, Michael Scanlon made a very specific request: “Laurent, could you one day put together a clear chronology of your discography? I believe it would be valuable for us listeners, to follow the evolution of your universe.”

I found this suggestion both thoughtful and relevant, and I am grateful for it. May these milestones serve as a guide for those who wish to journey through my sounds — step by step, album after album.

Chronology of Sequentia Legenda’s Discography:

2025 — CHILDREN OF THE SOLAR LIGHT – Revisited version (Digital Version, name your price)
2025 — A RAY OF LIGHT (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2024 — DECEM (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)
2024 — Echo of Vibrations (Digital Version, name your price)
2024 — GALACTIC CRYSTALS (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2023 — Extended Intuition Into the Unknown (Digital Version)
2023 — Departure for a Celestial Voyage (Digital Version, name your price)
2023 — ALCYONE (CD Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2022 — The 432 Hz Berlin School Box (Double CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)
2022 — ANNO 1880 - Variations on the finale of ELEVATION (Digital Version)
2022 — RESONANCES (CD Digipack, Digital Version)
2022 — ELEVATION [Portal Version 2022] (Digital Version)

2021 — Luminosa Veritas [Xmas 2021 Version] (Digital Version, name your price)
2021 — HEAVENLY RESONANCE (Happy Birthday Version) (Digital Version, name your price)
2021 — CELESTIAL (CDr Digipack, Digital Version)
2021 — THE RETURN (Long Version) (Digital Version)
2021 — Around the Second Moon – Floating Days Edition (Digital Version)
2021 — Deep Sequences [Grenzwellen Version] (Digital Version)
2021 — Five Minutes Around the Second Moon (Digital Version, name your price)

2020 — VOICES 55 [EXCLUSIVE Version] (Digital Version)
2020 — BEYOND THE STARS (CD Digipack, Digital Version)
2020 — CIRCUMNAVIGATION [Study Version] (Digital Version)
2020 — Valentins Traum Exclusive Version (Digital Version)

2019 — FIVE (CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)
2019 — CODEX ON THE FLIGHT OF BIRDS (Digital Version)
2019 — THE LUNAR TRILOGY (Digital Version)
2019 — OVER THERE (CD Digipack & 8 page XL Booklet, Digital Version)

2018 — SOLITUDES LUNAIRES [XMas 2018 Version] (Digital Version)
2018 — RENAISSANCE (CD Digipack, Digital Version)
2018 — MIND LAKE [experimental version] (Digital Version)

2017 — THE RETURN experimental version (Digital Version)
2017 — Out of the Silence - Collaboration version (Digital Version)
2017 — ETHEREAL (CDr Digipack, Digital Version)
2017 — Out of the Silence - Exclusive version (Digital Version)

2016 — EXTENDED (Double CDr Digipack & 8 page Booklet, Digital Version)

2015 — AMIRA (CDr Digifile, Digital Version)
2015 — AU REVOIR (Digital Version)
2015 — VIBRATIONS - Blood Moon exclusive version (Digital Version)

2014 — BLUE DREAM (CDr Digipack 3 flaps, Digital Version) 

 

 

            

A RAY OF LIGHT – A musical offering to awaken hearts

Through these lines, 
I invite you to discover the light that 
A RAY OF LIGHT holds within. 

Dear friends-listeners,

On June 9th, 2025, A RAY OF LIGHT came to meet your hearts. Since that day, your kind and heartfelt feedback has touched me deeply, and I feel sincere gratitude for the connection we’ve woven together through music.

This album was born from an inner call — from a space of stillness and deep listening — where music emerged as a vibrational response to what I feel in the world: a need for light, for softness, for elevation. It’s a creation that uplifts without imposing, that gently invites without directing, offering each listener a space for free and personal exploration.

If you haven’t discovered it yet, or feel the call to revisit it, this moment belongs to you. With every listen, new layers may unfold — like sonic constellations, constantly expanding, ready to reveal their mysteries.

With all my gratitude and light,
Laurent Schieber – Sequentia Legenda

 

CHILDREN OF THE SOLAR LIGHT
The Illumination of the Path to Peace and Harmony

Children of the Solar Light is a celebration of the solar light — an infinite source of life, wisdom, and transformation.
Guided by intuition, the piece emerged with natural fluidity, like a breath from beyond. Crystalline sequences intertwine effortlessly, supported by a modular Moog that sculpts the sensory space. A Minimoog arpeggio illuminates the final section, accompanied by a celestial wind and cosmic chimes from two ARP Odysseys. A delicate melodic line, voiced through Vocalize 2 (Kontakt), rises gently — like a soul’s song carried by the ether.

This composition invites the listener into a luminous space — a cosmic journey guided by the Children of Light: awakened souls and messengers of a new era. Their sacred mission is to spread benevolent vibrations and share their ancestral wisdom to nurture the hearts of humanity. With purity and tenderness, they embody hope and collective elevation.

Children of the Solar Light is more than a piece — it is an invitation to reconnect with the universal light, to rediscover the divine essence within, and to awaken to a higher state of consciousness where peace, love, and harmony shine from within and radiate outward.

👉 Discover it here!

ON THE PATH OF CREATION GUIDED BY INNER LIGHT
 Sequentia Legenda creates beyond sound in the heart of the subtle 

My music is born from a deep and intimate dialogue with my inner guidance — a subtle and benevolent voice that gently accompanies me at every step of the creative path I am given to walk here on Earth. I open space for intuition and the present moment, allowing each sound to emerge naturally, infused with regenerating and luminous vibrations.

Creating in this way means entering a sacred space where patience, precision, and fluidity dance in harmony. It is an inner journey — a quest for authenticity — where technical mastery steps aside to make room for the soul’s deeper call. The aim is not so much to shape the sound, but to allow it to express what already exists, inherently and silently.

Each composition thus becomes a humble offering — a sonic sanctuary — where the listener is invited to reconnect with their own light, their own inner resonance. In this space, music transcends mere expression: it becomes a mission. A spiritual gesture. A luminous sharing that uplifts both the one who creates and the one who receives, weaving a thread of harmony and truth between them.

A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you!

Thank you for being part of this luminous journey. May the music continue to guide you gently, wherever you are, toward your own inner light.

With warmth and light,
Laurent Schieber – Sequentia Legenda

 

 

            

DECEM A Decade of Musical Vision

Ten Years of Open Hearted Musical Sharing

A Decade of Musical Vision
Celebrating the Journey from BLUE DREAM to DECEM

Introduction

The Birth of a Dream: Ten years have passed since that memorable day on December 27, 2014, when I first unveiled my musical vision with BLUE DREAM. At the time, this album contained only one track of over 33 minutes: FLY OVER ME. Later, my first album quickly expanded with two more tracks to take its final form. A few months later, it was released as a CD, marking a decisive turning point in my artistic evolution. The creation of this album, particularly for the track FLY OVER ME which required sixteen months of work, was an intense commitment. The warm and enthusiastic reception from the public confirmed the relevance of my artistic expression.

An Enriched Discography: Since then, I have enriched my discography with thirteen additional albums, available in both physical and digital formats, and others only in digital format. I have had the chance and the joy of collaborating with talented artists such as drummer Tommy Betzler and Kurz Mindfields (Jean-Luc Briançon). Moreover, my music has been highlighted by magazines like iO Pages and by renowned radio shows such as La Planète Bleue hosted by Yves Blanc. These collaborations and recognitions have validated my work while adding further depth to my art.

The Dawn of a New Decade: Most recently, the release of the album DECEM on December 27, 2024, exactly ten years after BLUE DREAM, marked a decade of my musical, human, and spiritual journey. This album celebrates the continuous evolution of my artistic, human, and spiritual expression. DECEM is not only a reflection of my past but also a light projected into the future, embodying the maturation and constant expansion of my music and spirituality.

 

DECEM – A DECADE OF CREATION
Exploring Musical and Spiritual Evolution

The Essence of the Tenth Anniversary: DECEM, which means "ten" in Latin, is a jubilee album that evokes completeness: ten years of work, passion, sharing, and presence on the Berlin School scene. It is an important milestone, reflecting both the past and the anticipation of a creative future. This album is an invitation to an introspective journey, a connection with the universal, an awakening, a spiritual resonance, going beyond a simple artistic appreciation to reach something deeper, more transcendent, more sacred.

Musical Harmony: DECEM explores a variety of sound textures, always in line with the principles of vibrational harmony that I cherish. The three sound universes are composed using the 432 Hz frequency, known as the heart frequency. This pure frequency is in total harmony with our inner self, nature, and the universe that envelops us. Each note, each harmony is designed to resonate with the vital energy of listeners, creating a unique immersive experience.

Spiritual Elevation: My journey has also been marked by a profound spiritual evolution, which is an integral part of my musical ascent. Music has become for me a means to share all my sensitivity, a source of soul elevation. Through DECEM, I seek to transmit these elevated spiritual vibrations, allowing everyone to feel this beneficent energy. DECEM represents both an achievement and a new beginning, symbolizing the constant evolution and artistic maturity reached over time, while incorporating this spiritual dimension.

Nature's Inspiration: Finally, Mother Nature and Terra deeply inspire me. Nature is an inexhaustible source of serenity and vitality, influencing my creations and bringing essential harmony to my compositions. The deep connection with the Earth nourishes my creative spirit and strengthens the bond between music and the surrounding environment, thus creating a perfect symbiosis between the natural world and the sound universe. The pure and crystalline energy of nature in the service of music creates a unique and transcendental experience, a true celebration of life and the universe.

HEARTFELT TESTIMONIALS AND GRATITUDE
Exploring Musical and Spiritual Evolution

Heartfelt Testimonials: The touching testimonials from my listeners confirm the validity of my musical and spiritual evolution. Some have said: "It's amazing, your music intoxicates me, it's as if you added harmonies and sounds that are hypnotic." or "For me, Sequentia Legenda's music has a unique power: it exudes a deeply positive spiritual energy." What could be more beautiful than such comments? Knowing that my music can have therapeutic effects delights me profoundly.

A recent testimonial from Frans Lemaire about DECEM shared: "Each time I hear the music of Sequentia Legenda, I feel close to Klaus Schulze. Your style and flavors make me happy."

A Decade in Retrospect: DECEM marks a decade of my musical and spiritual journey and represents a retrospective of my evolution. Each track is a celebration of the experience, growth, and transformation I have undergone over the past ten years. The philosophy of DECEM is anchored in:

• Harmony: the quest for harmony,
• Serenity: serenity,
• Connection: and connection with universal energy.

This album seeks to capture and convey the positive vibrations and beneficent energies that have accompanied me throughout my journey. It reflects my mission as a vibration carrier and Lightworker, aiming to bring peace and healing through music.

Gratitude and Tributes: I want to express my deep gratitude to my two sons, whose unwavering support and love have been a constant source of inspiration. I also thank Tommy Betzler for his precious collaboration and incredible talent that have enriched my music over the years. To all the listeners who believed in my musical vision and supported me throughout this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your loyalty and encouragement are invaluable.

And finally, I wish to pay tribute to those who have changed dimensions, especially my dear Mother, Nathalie my first wife, and Klaus Schulze, whose influences continue to resonate in every note of my music. You remain forever in my heart and mind🙏

Towards a Bright Future: Looking to the future, I am filled with enthusiasm and hope. Together, let's continue to explore and celebrate the infinite beauty of music and the universe.

Laurent Schieber (Sequentia Legenda)

 

 

            

Sequentia Legenda Decade view by Paul

Sequentia Legenda Celebrates 10 Years
with the Album DECEM

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SEQUENTIA LEGENDA
with the Album DECEM

As an artist of the Berlin School for a decade now, I have had the privilege of sharing musical and spiritual journeys with many passionate fans. Today, I am excited to announce the release of my new album, DECEM, scheduled for December 27, 2015, marking my ten-year presence on the music scene.

Discover the insights of Paul Rijkens, an avid listener from the early days and a contributor for iO Pages magazine. His unique perspective and in-depth analysis offer enriching views on the musical evolution of Sequentia Legenda over the years.

DECEM Trailer

THE MUSICAL EVOLUTION OF SEQUENTIA LEGENDA
As Seen by Paul Rijkens

Laurent: Which Sequentia Legenda track or album has had the most impact on you and why?

Paul: For me, it is Float Among The Stars from the album Beyond The Stars. This song embodies everything I love about Sequentia Legenda's music. It has a magnificent sequence, excellent choir sounds, and a melancholic atmosphere that brings me back to the late 70s when the Berlin School style was flourishing.

Laurent: What aspect of Sequentia Legenda's music touches you the most and why?

Paul: In Sequentia Legenda's music, you can clearly hear the love and devotion for the Berlin School. All the albums breathe the Berlin School. It is the music Laurent grew up with. The same goes for me, so I think we have something in common here. I am a bit of a gear freak. Laurent uses software to make his music. But I don't hear any difference with hardware instruments. Using software in such a way that I don't notice it is also a quality of Laurent, in my opinion.

Laurent: How would you describe Sequentia Legenda's musical evolution from the album BLUE DREAM to today?

Paul: It is certain that Laurent is a big fan of Klaus Schulze's music, especially that from the late 70s. This can be clearly heard in BLUE DREAM. This is also true for the other albums, but I hear more and more that he brings in sometimes very subtle changes that can be called his own style. The sequences, the sounds, the drums, but overall the great atmosphere make the music.

THE TOTAL FREEDOM TO TRAVEL, TO IMAGINE, TO DREAM
For me, the Berlin School is all of that

Paul: What has drawn you to the Berlin School style of electronic music?

Laurent: Freedom. The total freedom to travel, to imagine, to dream. It is precisely this spirit of freedom that I still hold dear today to share with listeners. What is more beautiful than freedom, especially after what humanity has experienced? Music has no boundaries; vibrations are everywhere around us, they are energy, they are an integral part of life here and elsewhere. For me, the Berlin School is all of that.

It is precisely this freedom that has allowed me to explore new sounds and create compositions that escape conventional structures. For example, in my tracks, I enjoy playing with long and hypnotic sequences, sophisticated layers, and sequences in perpetual change, immersive sound textures that invite the listener to travel beyond our constraints, beyond our limits. It is a way to liberate the imagination and allow everyone to escape, to find their own space of dream and contemplation. The Berlin School is more than a musical genre; it is a philosophy, a way of perceiving and feeling music as a universal and timeless language, free from any constraints.

 

Paul: I have seen earlier pictures of you where you set behind hardware synthesizers. On your Sequentia Legenda albums you use software synthesizers. What made you decide to use software? I must honestly say, I don't hear a difference.

Laurent: It's a great compliment to hear that you don't notice the difference between software and physical instruments. I place great importance on the sound texture, particularly the analog grain that is typical of the mid-70s. I had the chance to acquire some prestigious analog machines such as the Korg modular, the famous PS3200, the MS20 and its companion, the SQ10 sequencer, the Oberheim DuoVoices, and the iconic ARP Odyssey, to name a few. Later, with the arrival of the MIDI standard, I traded my machines for digital synthesizers like the Roland JD800 or the Waldorf Microwave. I was able to experiment with different types of synthesis, which allowed me to quickly become comfortable with virtual synthesizers. I feel at ease with them; I've learned to get the best out of them to closely approach the sound grain that I love. The possibilities are vast, and I follow my heart in choosing these options. 

In conclusion:

I am deeply touched by Paul's words and his perspective on my work. His feedback, both on the technical and emotional aspects of my music, shows me that my quest to create and share positive vibrations and an immersive atmosphere is achieving its goal. Knowing that Paul does not notice any differences between the physical synthesizers and the VSTs in my work is a great recognition for me. The fact that I was able to work on subtractive synthesis in my youth has served me well. The feelings of the listeners are always important to me, and knowing that my compositions can resemble the best years of the Berlin School is an immense reward. Knowing that my love and dedication to this beautiful movement are apparent in my soundscapes makes me extremely happy.

For those who missed it, don't forget to check out my interview with Renaud Joly, where we discussed the significant moments of my last ten years in music. Read here.

While waiting for the release of DECEM, I also invite you to discover the DVD LIVE in EINDHOVEN, which captures the essence of our performance, Tommy Betzler and myself.

Thank you again for your continuous support.

Musicales Greetings,
Laurent Schieber (Sequentia Legenda)