Cry for Freedom is new single from Morpheus Project and Mustafa Khetty, the expansive prog and classical project which has been wowing audiences across the musical spectrum and is the final track before the release of the hugely anticipated debut album, Mozaick, to be released in March. After his previous single, the explosive prog track, Nights to Remember, Cry for Freedom is a return to maestro Mustafa Khetty’s other great love, classical music and features some stunning virtuoso piano playing from Matias Chapiro ; cello from Manuel Villar Lifac; Arda Keremoğlu on guitar, Gustavo Eiriz on violin, keyboard/synthesizer and programming by Sebastian Fahey, and vocals from Zilan Küçükbalaban. The hugely emotional piece is written as a tribute to the Bosnian women and children who suffered the most during the conflict facing incredulous brutality, torment and loss of their loved ones.
Mustafa Khetty is a composer already making a name for himself both in the world of Prog and Classical music. With rave reviews from the likes of BBC Introducing; Prog Magazine and Classic FM, Mustafa has rocketed onto the scene, even appearing live in interview on BBC News to talk about his amazing work.
With musical influences from as far afield as the Far East and South America, Mustafa’s new musical venture ‘Morpheus Project’, sees Mustafa at his most creative. Building a team of top musicians around him, Mustafa acts as a ‘Master of Ceremonies’ creating the complex and beautiful soundscapes in his mind with a wide array of instrumentation and no limitations.
Born in Sri Lanka, having lived in Ireland, UK, Middle East and Far East, with each experience contributing to a rich and diverse palette of musical influence, Mustafa Khetty’s journey began with his early exposure to Indian classical music and later to western classical, progressive rock and other many other genres. He started writing music at the age of 12 and scored the first sketches of a Rock/Classical fusion concerto, toccata and fugue and other pieces by 15. Equally, his passion for prog, in particular Yes, helped to fuel his passion for adventure, experiencing different cultures and expanding his imagination. Mozaick is the culmination of four decades of these experiences.
By the end of 2017, it was a full circle return to his first passion after nearly 36 year as an investor and IT entrepreneur, from his humble beginnings with only $40 in his pocket to hugely successful Wall Street trader. His music style ranges across different genres and fusion of both western and eastern styles and instruments merging soundscapes forming a tapestry of moods, emotions, rhythmic patterns and harmonic layers. Often described as world music, his creative spirit is free from rules. A bohemian at heart, his music and acoustic expressions are a reflection of his travels, life experiences and observations.