Name: Blue Light Disco by 30GradX in Daily Drops
Duration: 8 min 42 s
Description: https://30gradx.bandcamp.com/track/blue-light-disco

Daily Drops

Nathaniel Ehrnman ….. Weissenborn slide guitar and harmonica https://on.soundcloud.com/byKMtT8AiUKjsKQp6

Surfers like Us ….. Fender Jaguar (rhythmic guitar and bassline), composition @user-411502040

Remnant60 ….. synthesizer, mixing and production

Image taken by Nathan, cropped by me...

I was late to the party, y'all had the cake baked already - all I did was add some icing! Good Fun! Hope to work with you both again sometime...

Clouds (w/Surfers like Us and Nathaniel Ehrnman)

A Portuguese Cyrano, how would he be?

I have an older version (not published here in SoundCloud) with a faster tempo. Here I tried to slow it down to see if it still works.


Nascido para vencer,
senhor do meu nariz.
Mas tu podes crer:
Nunca serei nada neste país
à beira-mar plantado.
Já não escapo do meu fado.
Só me resta ser feliz.

E as melodias, e os sonhos desta arte
seguem-nos,
seguem-nos por toda a parte.
E ao partirmos com as lembranças,
com o talento, com a esperança e o sentimento
de uma nova madrugada,
é um novo dia, cheio de versos, de poesia,
e a suave companhia de umas tágides anafadas.
E as doces brisas, e os furacões da sorte
levam-nos
levam-nos para além da morte.

Porque a vida eterna é esta:
Que te conheçam a ti só
por único Deus verdadeiro
e a teu filho, a quem enviaste.

E, ao repousar na terra,
os corpos unem-se às raízes
e as vidas áridas e estéreis
crescem lindas e felizes.

Nascido para vencer, senhor deste país.
Mas tu podes crer: Nunca serei dono do meu nariz
na face mal plantado.
Já não escapo do meu fado.
Só me resta ser feliz.

Nascido Para Vencer (2024)

Words and music By Roger Whittlesey. Saxophone arrangement by Georg Boehme. Boehme plays soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone saxes. He also plays the bass clarinet. Noel Barrett plays the bass guitar. All other sounds by Whittlesey. © 2024.

Dear Reader, 

In Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," Ophelia drowns herself in what is a terrible and tragic scene late in the play. 

The idea for this song came when I recognized that the grief of loss, missed opportunities, and mistakes compound as we age, and they don't leave us. Instead, these emotions seem to haunt us—often surprising us when we least expect it. And so, these feelings are akin to the tragic drowning of Ophelia, except that they seem to happen again and again—hence the title of the song. 

Georg Boehme, a brilliant arranger, composer, and horns player from Cologne, Germany, joined me on this piece. I sent Georg the basic tracks and gave him no instructions. He knows what to do, and he always exceeds my expectations. His playing on this piece is amazing. As you get to know Georg's music, you will begin to see that he has a unique style, and it shines through in all that he plays. Thank you, Georg, for lending me your immense creative talents. 

Last week, I sent what I believed was the finished version of this song to Noel Barrett, an outstanding bass player from Cork City, Ireland. I knew he would dig the work that Georg did on the track. And he did. Without any prompting, he replaced the bass part that I laid down—and improved the tune tenfold in the process. Noel has rock-solid time and brings a melodic sensibility to everything he plays on the bass. It is a great pleasure and honor to have him guesting on this song. 

Finally, I thank you, my devoted listeners, for your comments and for your repeated returns to my channel. 

I have much more music to write. This is only the beginning of the journey. 

Highest Regards, 

Roger Whittlesey
July 9, 2024

Ophelia Drowns Again

I'd recently watched a mini film that my collaborator, Mark, was in the process of making with his 3-D modelling gear. It depicted a kind of post- apocalyptic scenario, perhaps on the cusp of regeneration, at least that's how it seemed to me. Not long after, he sent me this track and so the song came about - based on the theme of the film.
Mark uses one of his "weird" pedals on this track for an interesting intro sound and he has also achieved a "stutter" in parts of the vocal which may have been accidental but I thought it really suited and asked him to put it back when it disappeared during mastering. So the stutter remains.
As to genre - ambient indie folk might fit, or I could be way off on that ... genres aren't my forte.

All we have now
Is what we dream

After all the stories
That have ended here
After the halting
Of one long relentless march
We find out somethings
Are never ending
Some things
Are never ending
credits
released August 31, 2024
Guitars - Mark Vee
Synths - Mark Vee
Production and Mastering - Mark Vee
Lyrics - Gina Graham
Vocals - Gina Graham
Cover Art - Mark Vee

We Find Out

Orchestral stealth w/ tense pauses & worrying moments
Flowing and dismal, featuring floating oboe and strings that create a mysterious, elusive mood.

Night Creatures

A peculiar peace invades the heart when we do the right thing.

Uma estranha paz invade o coração
quando se faz o bem.
Sou bem capaz de amar o bem
só pela paz que ao mundo vem
quando Deus entorna o céu.

E, se eu chegar ao céu, serei um rio de Deus
para dar de beber aos filhos meus.
E, se eu chegar ao céu, em rio me irei tornar
para ver os meus filhos navegar.

O amor é luz, não se apaga.
Brilha para sempre no tempo.
Enche de paz a minha alma.
Onde há amor não há medo.

Uma Estranha Paz

Words and music by Mark Lanegan except the first 1:18.

One Hundred Days (Mark Lanegan Cover)

https://30gradx.bandcamp.com/track/blue-light-disco

Blue Light Disco

This Sound Society 

The first release under this name with me and Mike Fox and as we often invite other artists to collaborate with us we were thought it would be better to have a working collective name. 
Then we could list the individuals who contributed  in behind the track instead of loads of names on the covers. 
A song about one way relationships and the effects it leaves.
You try and nothing changes so you are done by the third verse. 
Hope you enjoy .

Sofa Surfing ( Brownie & Fox)

V1
Can we try try & fix this
It’s diy a diy relationship 
Can we take it take it somewhere 
Instead of going, going  nowhere 

Chorus 
Cause you and me, 
Are not meant to be 
Your love  is like I’m  sofa surfing 
Sofa surfing 

V2
It moves from one place to the next 
Never knowing what is for the best
I get feeling something is reeling 
I would like a duvet day your never around to stay 

Chorus 

V3
Its your friends again sleeping on my sofa 
Im running around like a personal chauffeur
So I’m calling it a day now I’ve had my say
I’m Protecting myself from you & my mental health 

Chorus to finish

Sofa Surfing ~ This Sound Society

Voici la chanson que j'ai écrite en secret pour ma fille qui s'est mariée cet été et que j'ai eu l'immense plaisir de chanter à son mariage
(translated below)
-----
C'est le moment
D'arrêter le temps
De graver l'instant
Des rires et des chants

Si dans nos coeurs tu es la même
Moi je sais 
Et tu sais

Dans les bras de Pierre
Une fleur vient d'éclore
Une femme forte et fière
Ma fille s'appelle Flore

Si d'apparence tout est pareil 
Je sais 
Et tu sais 

Que l'amour attend
Dans le coeur des gens
Un rendez vous, un regard
Un sourire dont on s'empare
Des mots, des gestes
Que chaque instant soit une fête
Les enfants qu'on voit grandir
Les enfants qui vont venir
Voir l'avenir en blanc 

A l'intérieur on est les mêmes
Je sais 
Et tu sais 

Ce sera dans les iles
Le clou du mariage
Un rêve, une idylle
Début du voyage

Votre amour ne craint pas la mer
Je sais, 
Et maintenant tu sais

Que l'amour est grand
Dans le coeur des gens 
Un rendez vous, un regard
Un sourire dont on s'empare
Des mots, des gestes
Que chaque instant soit une fête 
Les enfants qu'on voit grandir
Les enfants qui vont venir
Voir l'avenir en blanc 
Croire qu'on peut tous accueillir  
Tout cet amour qu'on voit fleurir 
Voir l'avenir en blanc, ensemble 

Si dans nos coeurs tu es la même
On sait
Que tu sais 
Qu'on t'aime

-----
It is time
To stop time
To record the moment
Of laughter and songs

If in our hearts you're the same
I know 
And you know

In Pierre's arms
A flower has just bloomed
A strong and proud woman
My daughter's name is flore

If in appearance all is the same 
I know 
And you know 

That love is waiting
In people's hearts
A rendezvous, a look
A smile you take hold of
Words, gestures
Let every moment be a celebration
The children we see growing up
The children to come
Seeing the future in white 

Inside we're the same
I know
And you know 

It'll be in the islands
The highlight of the wedding
A dream, an idyll
The journey begins

Your love doesn't fear the sea
I know 
And now you know

That love is great
In people's hearts 
A rendezvous, a look
A smile you take hold of
Words, gestures
Let every moment be a celebration 
The children we see growing up
The children to come
Seeing the future in white 
Believing that we can all welcome  
All the love we see blooming 
See the future in white, together 

If in our hearts you are the same
We know
That you know 
That we love you

L'avenir En Blanc

Here's a link to a video of the song: https://youtu.be/15OmUjkjdgk
Many ask the question, why?  Why did Christ die for us and what does that have to do with me 2000 years later? We really try to answer that question in this song. To fully grasp understanding Christs sacrifice, pray that the Lord speak to you about it, then be born again. We'll be praying for you too. Also, a big thank you to my husband Casey for taking the lead on this one vocally. 
Verse 1
Since the dawn of creation
Man, full of pride, for all time, will fall
Further now from salvation
Vile vain ways, hearts made dark
Chorus 1
(Romans 1:32) {spoken megaphone}
Knowing the wrath of God, those committing such things are worthy of death,
{sing}
Why would a Man give His life and die for me?
(Romans 1:32 cont..)
..not only doing the same thing, but having pleasure in them that do it.
{sing}
Claim to be the Son of God and die for me?
Verse 2
Have you heard Almighty speak 
Repentance echoes in your mind? (echo in your mind)
Sinners in violation
In need of a Savior, in need of a Savior
Chorus 2
(Romans 3:23) {spoken megaphone}
.for all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God,
{sing}
Why would a Man give His life and die for me?
(Romans 3:24) {spoken megaphone}
..all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ.
(I John 2:2){spoken megaphone}
{sing}
Claim to be the Son of God and die for me?
Bridge
(I John 2:2){spoken megaphone}
Jesus is the atoning sacrifice for all of our sins, but not only for ours but also for the sins of the world
{sing}
Why? Why?
Chorus 3
( I John 2:28) {spoken megaphone}
Now little children, abide in Him; that, when He shall appear, we may have confidence,
{Sing}
Why would a man give His life and die for me?
(I John 2:28 cont...){spoken megaphone}
.. and not be ashamed before Him at His appearing.
[sing]
Claim to be the Son of God and die for me?

Session with two great musicians DOCFRITZ and Joerxworx 
SESSION // DOCFRITZ // Joerxworx // Paploviante 
@docfritz // Fantastic Drums & Artwork
 @soundcloud.com/joerxworx // Fantastic Saxophone 
@paploviante-and-friends // Composition, E Bass 
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