The Study
You find your self in large room with books lining the walls and small tables, with a very comfortable looking couch near the window. A sun beam peeks through the window as you notice a very small person almost hidden behind a big book. He notices you looking at him and he lowers the book revealing a curious-looking child-like face. He smiles at you and nods his head indicating that should take a seat next to him. He introduces himself as nightowl and starts telling you all sorts of fascinating stories about the adventures of The X-Structure.
The X-Structure is not really real but virtually real
That title is a mouth full and it is true.
We are not real in the real sense of being physically real beings rather real in the imaginative fictional sort of real way.
Really?
But you guys looks so real and seem so in tune with reality.
We do?
You must be mistaking us for someone else. We are in fact figments of the imagination of a mad musical genius who is mysterious and ridiculously good looking like Starrzan. And we can't tell you who he is because he made us promise not to. So sorry about that. You can still think of us as real and enjoy us as we are, as we were intended to be.
And above all else, enjoy the music and may it be a positive influence in your life.
That's what he told us to say. We are merely puppets in his hands. He is some sort of musical puppet master. Be he ain't bad though. A nice guy really.
Dawn of a New Day
The rising sun slowly emerged over the distant dark mountains. Starrzan awoke dreamily and with him the new day started.
It was yet another day in the bustling concrete jungle but fortunately for Starrzan he operated best in jungle environments. In the end it was his attitude towards the many situations faced in his life that influenced the outcome of his day. The world was often dark and had many problems, most which was brought on by the greed of men, but in man lay its salvation.
Today he set aside his time to do the preparation and planning for his next expedition, his next adventure, which would lead, unbeknownst to him, to one of the greatest adventures he would ever have in his time here on Earth. And so this adventure started with a meeting at APE's headquarters, found fittingly at The Adventurers Guild, a meeting place for adventurers, explorers and like minded people.
Adventures on Planet Earth, also known as APE, was an organisation, headed by Starrzan, whose purpose it was to share the goodness of life with everyone. Their weapons of action was music and adventure, to inspire people to share the good things in life with others, and to make them realise that beauty and goodness is all around them.
All were present at the meeting, the register totaled four. Starrzan wasted no time in explaining why each one was called to be present. He produced a map from his backpack and folded it open on the table for everyone to see. The map displayed a mountainous area which seemed to be somewhere in Southern Africa. Starrzan explained that APE had been contracted by another organisation to scout out an area which was densely overgrown with trees and vegetation, and had many possible dangers. Their goal was not only to provide valuable reconnaissance of the area but to also find the ancient ruins of a tribe that once lived there and to bring back all of their discoveries. There was an immediate air of excitement around them as they each pondered the expedition.
Although all who were present at the meeting were members of APE, Starrzan had decided to create a specialised unit for tasks, such as this, that had more of a dangerous nature. Each present were therefore chosen specifically for their specialists skills in key areas of this expedition and they all relied on one another completely to make this mission a success. Because of this four-way bond they now had, which was to distinguish them as one enity, he dubbed the band The X-Structure.
Chacma, with his baboon-like features, was an expert climber and could, with relative ease, scale any scalable object. He also has a close affinity with the rhythm and beat of nature and can keep a precisely timed account of any event. A perfect drummer to play any simple or complex beat.
Nightowl was most elusive and mysterious and at times you would not think he was even there. He provides the much needed stealth element to the group and can scout out an area without making a sound. His interest oddly enough lies in the complexity of sounds and he is always ready to record an intriguing noise, and then to use later in one of his sonic stories. A mood setter through ambient keys and soundscapes.
Epic Beard is much slower and less agile than the others due to his old age but his keen mental abilities easily make up for this. His lore of the natural and the artificial is boundless and his tactics and strategies are unmatched in any situation, except maybe when it comes to the much more complex nature of the female kind. He is by far the oldest in the group and also the most wise in matters of life. He seldom speaks but when he does it is always with a twist of humour and of wit. Some would call him deep but he would say he just tries to play along with the tune of his spirit and the unseen movement of life. Bass resounds in his voice, in his soul and in the morals that through him is taught. A bassist of note.
Lastly there is Starrzan the brave, some say the crazy, leader of the pack. With his wild hair and naturally shiny blue eyes, he has the mark of a good leader. His humble approach to leadership might often be frowned upon by the more aggressive type but it always proves successful to the purpose of the endeavour. Amongst other things, he likes taking long walks on the beach, reading short books and talking to animals who never seem to say much back. There was this one time however when.... I digress. Starrzan has a sharp eye, a quick mind and a willing heart, the real mark of a good leader. He has an instinctive ear for a good melody and is often the voice of the group when situations so need him. A subversive voice and a melodic lead player.
The inspiration behind the name
Somewhere, out there, in the infinte reaches of space, an epic cosmic formation can be found. Formed by a system of vast greatness and profound intent, this formation is known as the 'X' structure. Etched out in a great plane of dark blue light, it resembles the image of an X that has been marked off on the proverbial map of the universe.
Now back on a peculiar planet, called planet Earth, a certain adventurerous band can be found. They ventures forth, and in and around, a dimension known as the dimension of sound. They are known as The X-Structure.
By now you might be thinking what these two distant entities have in common? And the answer would be simple for they have both been created and chosen by grace, to be a part of this creation and the grand story of life.
Mottos and other favourite sayings
The X-Structure's motto is:
To explore further. To search deeper. To discover more.
Other favourite sayings are:
Look past your past, for these adventurous undertakings will define who you are, and prepare you for the future.
God is, therefore I am.
The formation of The X-Structure
The formation of The X-Structure was divinely guided. Like the star that the wise men of old had followed to find a Hero and if you had to ask Starrzan then he would say it is true.
The X-Structure is a band of intrepid adventurers, explorers, travelers and musicians who have been joined together to tell a story of life, and the greatness of it, through the movement of music and words.
The time of The X-Structure is here and you are now a part of their story.
And with that we all have our part in the history of Time. However brief it might be, or seem, it is still holds importance to the greater story of Life.