Rednaxela poetry to music
Rednaxela poetry to music
Rednaxela poetry to music project began over ten years ago in Sweden, shortly after I relocated from Vancouver, Canada. In 2015, I wrote a series of poems centered on a dragon named Rednaxela — a name derived by reversing my own. At the time, these poems existed solely as text, created privately without any intention of becoming music. They were personal reflections, explorations of character, and exercises in narrative, meant only for quiet contemplation.
From poems to sound
Rednaxela poetry to music – poems
For years, the poems remained untouched, quietly waiting. They were a private archive, a small world of myth and metaphor preserved on the page. The words themselves were complete, yet silent, lacking the dimension of sound, rhythm, and space that music can provide.
With the advent of modern music tools, it became possible to bring these poems to life without altering their essence. The lyrics themselves were preserved exactly as written — no edits, no reinterpretation. What changed was the medium: sound, atmosphere, pacing, and silence now gave the words a new form. Subtle instrumentation, measured timing, and careful use of sonic space allowed the narrative to breathe, letting listeners inhabit the emotional landscape of Rednaxela rather than simply reading it.
Rednaxela poetry to music – narrative arc
The result is a trilogy of songs that together form a cohesive arc:
Together, these tracks create a narrative not only about a mythical character, but about time, transformation, and reflection. They trace a journey of persistence, loss, and renewal, inviting listeners to experience each moment with patience and attention.
These songs are not an exercise in novelty or technological experimentation. They are about allowing old words to find the form they were always meant to inhabit — giving the poetry a voice while preserving the intent, emotion, and cadence of the original text. The music emerges organically from the poems, rather than imposing itself upon them.
Rednaxela poetry to music trilogy
The Rednaxela trilogy exists alongside a growing discography, which continues to develop on Bandcamp. Future work will expand on these narrative universes, including the Rednaxela Saga and the forthcoming Zarr Chronicles. While Rednaxela explores myth and introspection, the Zarr trilogy is a sci-fi-based fantasy epic, following a sad android through emotional landscapes as dark and reflective as Rednaxela, yet grounded in speculative narrative. Together, these works explore transformation, emotional consequence, and the quiet impact of stories unfolding over time.
