What is TATANKA?

ᗑᑌᔑᓵᐸ ᗑᗕᗕᐪᔑ ᗑᓵᔑᔑᓵᗝᐱ™ – Music Meets Mission™

TATANKA is a musical initiative with pragmatic approaches to global goals.
TATANKA will be a reality program; rehearsals, gigs, recording sessions, and day-to-day TATANKA will be streamed LIVE 24/7.
All international members of the “Orchestra Americana” will co-habitate. Harmony is alive and well, and it will be televised.
TATANKA will be more than a band; it will be a HERD integrating audience participation. Inclusivity is alive and well, and it will be televised.
TATANKA will beta test and train AI humanoids, aka robots, and welcome them as band and family members. Progress is alive and well, and it will be televised.
All decisions will be made by a Matriarchal council. Equity is alive and well, and it will be televised.
TATANKA will be multilingual and multinational, with potential members intentionally inclusive of nations currently in conflict, to model that civility is a matter of will, harmoniously so with music as one of numerous shared values and strengths, as opposed to contrasts. Diversity is alive and well, and it will be televised.

TATANKA is a musical initiative that uses its music to promote several social goals, including diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as sustainable development. The initiative features an international orchestra and plans to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into its musical endeavors. TATANKA also produces AI-generated music and plans to stream its rehearsals, concerts, recording sessions, and all things TATANKA live 24/7. The initiative is led by a Matriarchal council aligned to Indigenous Wisdom. Its members are chosen from all ages, genders, sexualities, races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and countries, deliberately including those that are currently engaged in conflict. The intent is using music to focus on shared values in order to promote civility and harmony.

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TATANKA’s Preliminary AI Gen Projects

(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Bittersweet ‘70s” October 13, 2024
Editor’s Note: With an AI Gen shift away from genres toward artists, I wanted to emulate epitomes of ’70s Power Pop, Matthew Sweet, a fellow Husker, and Cheap Trick (specifically Tom Petersson’s 12-string bass), Illinois’ very own. I missed the mark as usual, but the ’70s vibe somewhat remained and was the carrier wave for ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Sierra Clubbing” A Fraternal Twin Album October 12, 2024
Editor’s Note: As I share my latest musical project, “Sierra Clubbing,” a double album with a conservation theme, I want to explain the inspiration behind its structure. This fraternal twin album concept, comprising two separate yet connected records, “Blue Spinel” and “Red Beryl,” may seem unconventional at first, but bear with me as I explain my ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s Chroma_Code’s “Spectra” (2024) October 11, 2024
Editor’s Note: Synesthesia fascinates me, specifically visualization of audio. I asked Meta AI to select sixteen equally “spaced” colors from the color wheel, focusing on neon, and share them by name and hex-code. After further discussion with the AI, I had my list of colors, each separated by 22° across the 360° color spectrum, then ...
New Musical Genre: RitmoSoul, aka TATANKA October 10, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “RitmoSoul” – Get your Global Groove Going https://youtu.be/Crraypqd1GU https://youtu.be/Crraypqd1GU (AI Gen) TATANKA’s “RitmoSoul” Full Album (2:31:55) https://youtu.be/Q8Hr4c3WN8Y https://youtu.be/Q8Hr4c3WN8Y Human Editor’s Note: AI Generated “RitmoSoul” is based on the universal and inclusive diversity of TATANKA. As the “Orchestra Americana,” one of our musical focuses is the variety of American music, but with our members being from all ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) October 9, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) https://youtu.be/DtLaeyS9Mys https://youtu.be/DtLaeyS9Mys (AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Kohoutek” (1985) Full Album (1:18:06) Download (FREE) Audio – Video – Images: kohoutek.zip (3.7 GB) https://youtu.be/f_p-7AvZyPc https://youtu.be/f_p-7AvZyPc Video Credit: HD Magical Comets Star-Field - Copyright Free Videohttps://youtu.be/LhKujRHUqh0Motion Backgrounds by: #AAvfx https://www.youtube.com/@AAvfx Editor’s Note: This project is inspired by a once underground band from Athens, Georgia. It is not meant to sound ...
TATANKA’s – “Digital EchoPlex: A Human-AI Dreamscape” October 8, 2024
Google’s Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA’s – “Digital EchoPlex: A Human-AI Dreamscape” https://youtu.be/xq2ajq_QWtY https://youtu.be/xq2ajq_QWtY TATANKA’s – “Digital EchoPlex: A Human-AI Dreamscape” – Full Album + Bonus Tracks Stream (1:39:24) https://youtu.be/GAj62cVrNss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAj62cVrNss Project Premise Source: ChatGPT Albania: A Hidden Gem for the Future of AI and Humanity As the world stands at the threshold of an AI-powered future, certain nations are poised to emerge as unexpected ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “How Soon Is Never?” October 7, 2024
Subtitle: Thorns in the Side https://youtu.be/YduJCfV5IZU https://youtu.be/YduJCfV5IZU TATANKA’s “How Soon Is Never?” Full Album (1:05:23) https://youtu.be/Fl2ffzU8JUA https://youtu.be/Fl2ffzU8JUA This AI Gen fictional album is heavily inspired by a certain, charming British musical artist. The premise is he went Pop when he went solo, keeping his core elements close to his seersucker vest, but fusing them with the New Wave Pop sounds of ...
TATANKA’s “BRICS+” – An Indigenous Global South Musical and Cultural Journey October 6, 2024
https://youtu.be/38rWWFLT_ZU https://youtu.be/38rWWFLT_ZU Songs of the Indigenous Global South (Full Album 1:21:44) https://youtu.be/nROi-82xggA?si TOC: Table of Contents I. Introduction to BRICS+ BRICS: A Brief Overview: Defines the BRICS alliance (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), outlining their influence and areas of collaboration, including economic cooperation, global governance, and multilateralism. Cultural Significance: Emphasizes the vast cultural and linguistic diversity represented by the BRICS nations, ...
Robert Smith’s Cathartic Journey October 5, 2024
https://youtu.be/PjDmtqtFx38 Unpacking the Inspiration Behind The Cure’s ‘Alone’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx9SVAtMkJM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx9SVAtMkJM Alone with Robert Smith and The Cure Robert Smith, the iconic frontman of The Cure, has long been celebrated for his ability to transform personal experiences into timeless music. His songs, often characterized by their introspective lyrics and haunting melodies, have resonated with fans across generations. One such track, “Alone,” ...
(AI Gen) Alkebulan: 14 African Musical Styles to Explore October 5, 2024
https://youtu.be/3mhUwa_ZJVM https://youtu.be/3mhUwa_ZJVM Alkebulan: 14 African Musical Styles to Explore – Full Album Stream (43:33) https://youtu.be/YOyiEDp0KYM https://youtu.be/YOyiEDp0KYM Alkebulan: The Original Name of Africa Alkebulan is the original name for the African continent, derived from ancient Egyptian languages. It is often translated as “Mother of Mankind,” symbolizing the continent’s role in human history and civilization. Historical and Cultural Significance Ancient Egyptian Origins: The name Alkebulan ...
TATANKA’s “Lights Out’s ‘War Is Heck'” (2024) October 4, 2024
https://youtu.be/qm4YsnSHVj0 https://youtu.be/qm4YsnSHVj0 TATANKA’s “Lights Out’s ‘War Is Heck'” (2024) Full Album + Bonus Tracks (1:08:19) https://youtu.be/iOdYFf97JcM https://youtu.be/iOdYFf97JcM “Lights Out” Bio Lights Out: The Unwitting Kings of Catastrophic Rock Hailing from the beleaguered city of Muncie, Indiana, Lights Out is a four-piece band that embodies the spirit of delusional grandeur. Led by the enigmatic and oblivious Dave (lead vocals, rhythm guitar, songwriter, and ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Alchemistry” (2024) October 2, 2024
https://youtu.be/mBvE1tsMoog https://youtu.be/mBvE1tsMoog Alchemistry: A suite of Neoclassical pieces, all instrumental, performed by a Full LoFi Analog Synth AI Gen Orchestra https://youtu.be/R6w6vEstgMQ https://youtu.be/R6w6vEstgMQ Regarding the title, Alchemistry Uniqueness: Alchemistry is a lesser-used term compared to Alchemy, which makes it more distinctive and memorable. Poetic license: The suffix -y adds a touch of mystique and creativity, hinting at the transformative and artistic aspects of ...
kairos October 2, 2024
https://youtu.be/CT4rrynoAjY https://youtu.be/CT4rrynoAjY download (free) all flac and mp3 (320 kbps) tracks and album stream here: kairos.zip (1.55 GB) https://youtu.be/gZGwfDUJHKQ https://youtu.be/gZGwfDUJHKQ editor’s note: i haven’t done this before, but recently i linked to a discussion with a chatbot regarding a mathematical color palette selection process (seriously), and with this project, the collaboration really tells the backstory well, so i’ll post ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “MAAA – Make America Americana Again” (2024) + Bonus Tracks Album Stream (3:24:20) October 1, 2024
Editor’s Note: Yes, we are well aware this is controversial. This reminder is necessary as we approach the November elections. It is not political. It is about right and very wrong, and our collective future. https://youtu.be/SiBnlIsRY8Q https://youtu.be/SiBnlIsRY8Q https://youtu.be/4l-upYgEssE https://youtu.be/4l-upYgEssE Download (FREE) audio: MP3 (320 Kbps) or FLAC (Lossless) .ZIPs of all 41 tracks Welcome to “MAAA – Make America Americana ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “The Tao Te Ching” (2024) Full Album September 27, 2024
Headphones advisable. If you hang with Frankie, be sure to invite him over. https://youtu.be/5JXDFhhI1og https://youtu.be/5JXDFhhI1og – FLAC – MP3 Embarking on a Sonic Journey: TATANKA’s Musical Adaptation of an Adaptation of Lao Tzu’s Timeless Wisdom Inspiration TATANKA’s latest album is inspired by Lao Tzu’s ancient poetry, the “Tao Te Ching.” This iconic text is the foundation of Taoism, exploring the ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “_1011” (2024) September 25, 2024
https://youtu.be/Dd8Bz0betkk <In some cases, _1011 is an internal or private variable or function/> https://youtu.be/kgAe5mlW_Kw Narrative Arc: The album takes place 25 years after the events of Radiohead’s OK Computer (1997). The protagonists, once disaffected outsiders, have become successful AI entrepreneurs. However, they’ve realized that their creations have contributed to the very societal ills they once rebelled against. The ...
(AI Gen) AMAN: کائناتی امن تمام شعور کے لئے (Cosmic Peace for all Consciousness) (2024) September 24, 2024
ہپی ایکٹیویسٹ میٹرارچ کے لئے وقف https://youtu.be/CaCRA24dHqM (AI Gen) AMAN: کائناتی امن تمام شعور کے لئے (Cosmic Peace for all Consciousness) (2024).flac (731.5 MB) (AI Gen) AMAN: کائناتی امن تمام شعور کے لئے (Cosmic Peace for all Consciousness) (2024).mp3 (155.4 MB) Act I: Awakening 01 Goddess Rising – دیوی کا اُٹھناAn empowering anthem that celebrates the resurgence of the divine ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s Sonus Futura (2024) September 23, 2024
https://youtu.be/Tg5572_bpig https://youtu.be/Tg5572_bpig Download FLAC (free): (AI Gen) TATANKA’s Sonus Futura (2024) Full Album + Bonus Tracks.flac (1.27 GB) Sonus Futura A fusion of: Neoclassical, Spectral, Post-Minimalist, Modal, Experimental, Ambient, Futuristic, Serial, and Electronic. As for the “album’”s title and theme, Sonus Futura – a fusion of Latin and Greek, meaning “Sound of the Future.” As always, my “albums” are ...
(AI Gen) SDG 5: “Bolera” – It is exactly what you think it is, but much more. September 20, 2024
https://youtu.be/jGxEZAlKSV4 https://youtu.be/jGxEZAlKSV4 Download Bolera.mp3(320)/flac/wav Bolera: A Matriarchal Odyssey Introduction Welcome to Bolera, a sonic tapestry that embodies the power and essence of the divine feminine. This mesmerizing fusion of classical and electronic music weaves an enigmatic narrative, balancing tension and release, and beckoning listeners to surrender to its hypnotic embrace. The Matriarchal Essence Bolera is a reimagining of Ravel’s Bolero, with a ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA: Zyraen: The Woman Who Fell To Earth September 20, 2024
https://youtu.be/p3wo27JVcRU https://youtu.be/p3wo27JVcRU (1:17:38) Download Full Album: MP3 – FLACImage by Leo from Pixabay Editor’s Note: This is an adaptation of The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), the Sci-Fi film starring David Bowie as an alien who crash lands on Earth, becomes corrupted by all things human, and spirals into tragedy. A cautionary tale. This version is told with ...
ICYMI: Deep Dive Podcast: TATANKA September 18, 2024
https://youtu.be/BOhqLVUEd7I 00:00What if I told you there’s this group, right? And they’re using music to like change the world. But it’s not just, you know, happy music. They’re like tackling these huge problems using crazy technology. And they’re really changing how we see music’s role, you know? Interesting. What’s this group called? Tatanka. I like the ...
AI Gen: TATANKA’s “TerraLusion” (105 tracks, 5:01:18) September 17, 2024
Download (FREE) 105 MP3s (192 Kbps): terralusion.zip (412.3 MB) https://youtu.be/0U0ACtgN7DI https://youtu.be/0U0ACtgN7DI – Download Stream 192 Kpbs MP3 (MB) “TerraLusion” is a new genre of music that fuses an earthy, global sound (Terra) with an illusionary, psychedelic element (Lusion). – Zha’thika The song stylings’ text-to-song prompt of TerraLusion is: World Music fusion of Lo-Fi Jazz & Dusty Jazz. Blend w. Dream ...
TATANKA: Mni K’a Wakan (2024) September 14, 2024
Download (FREE) all Images, MP3s, FLACs: min-ka-wakan.zip (2.99 GB) https://youtu.be/ZQWXzvCnvzE https://youtu.be/ZQWXzvCnvzE (2:00:58) Video CreditPeaceful Relaxing River In The Woods | Free Stock Footage Copyright Free Sin Copyright HDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zofBinqC2F4Creator: Sound And Vision – Copyright Free Footagehttps://www.youtube.com/@soundandvision1 The phrase “River of Souls” in the Native American Dakota language is “Mni K’a Wakan.” Here’s a breakdown of the phrase: “Mni” means “water” or ...
“Ambient legato textures + minimalist sine wave arpeggios, swelling to cinematic crescendo with ambient pads” September 13, 2024
https://youtu.be/-vUEtXIpzg0 Video – JJAudio – https://suno.com/song/91b53638-5074-4054-916d-f2a1ce5f2e6 Images: https://perchance.org/ai-text-to-image-generator Soft waves of sound, gently riseCreating a peaceful, soothing guiseLike a gentle breeze on a summer dayAmbient music takes you away Legato textures, smooth and clearWrap around you, calming any fearSine wave arpeggios, simple and pureCreating a melody that will endure Slowly swelling to a cinematic heightFilling your soul with pure delightAmbient ...
“Mystical ambient sunrise: dawn high desert prairie scenery, morning meadow magic, golden rays.” September 12, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVXotUxnFrU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVXotUxnFrU Video – JJAudio – https://suno.com/song/b08f2ef0-bacd-4c28-a546-38935a71a7dc Images – https://perchance.org/ai-text-to-image-generator As the sun rises in early fall,On the high desert prairie tall,Mystical colors fill the sky,As birds and animals pass by. The air is crisp, the breeze is cool,Nature’s beauty, like a jewel.The earth awakens with the light,A peaceful scene, so pure and bright. Take a moment to breathe it in,Let ...
(AI Gen) TATANKA’s “Síncope: Luzes e Sombras” (1993) September 12, 2024
https://youtu.be/1esSSi_uNnM https://youtu.be/1esSSi_uNnM (IA) Síncope: Luzes e Sombras (1993 – 1:04:20) https://youtu.be/umm7hT_lzIM https://youtu.be/umm7hT_lzIM Nome da banda: SíncopeNome do álbum: Luzes e Sombras (IA: 1:04:20) Download de Áudio do Álbum Completo (GRÁTIS): AIFF (2.76 GB), WAV (1.38 GB), FLAC (790.05 MB), OGG (179.2 MB), MP3 (320kbps – 147.3 MB) Uma nota do Editor Humano:Este é um álbum gerado por IA de uma banda fictícia ...
Cloudbound September 10, 2024
This morning on the hundredth meridian. https://youtu.be/CzaYIH8k7Cc Video: JJ Song Style text prompt & Title: Llama 3.1 405B (Meta AI) Contemplative soft pads & ambient strings, hope & serenity, hint of rustic windswept longing, fall switchgrass “Cloudbound,” suggesting the limitless possibilities and the soaring spirit of the music and the footage. This captures the essence of the cloudy, windy sunrise ...
AI Gen Project: Dead Hipsters of Cleveland’s “This Is All Gonna End Badly” September 10, 2024
No human could write this stuff. Let’s blame Zelda. Download individual tracks and Full Album+ Bonus Track streams in MP3 (Lossy), and FLAC (Lossless) audio formats: coffee.zip (2.55 GB) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxJwHJ569mE (2:45:36) The greatest American film ever made, outside of Meatballs, is The Dead Don’t Die (2019), a talkie that doesn’t just break the fourth wall, but just demolishes ...
AI Gen Project – Cacophony of Cute: “Laugh, Cry, Mosh” (2024) September 8, 2024
https://youtu.be/njzckGb1WFY https://youtu.be/njzckGb1WFY Download the FREE MP3 (320), FLAC and MP4: laugh-cry-mosh.zip (666 MB) Editor's Note: The following in no way is intended to make fun or light of anyone. The juxtaposition is meant to be comedic, nothing else. Contrasting uncommon thematic elements is a traditional approach to humor, not denigrating or critical of anyone or anything. If this ...
Walking On Air September 7, 2024
https://youtu.be/VgWwJ5-QkuI https://youtu.be/VgWwJ5-QkuI Video: Mesmerising Fractal, Satisfying Video – Dragon’s Galaxy: Travelling Through Space and Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWqbMMpXvxU