Talent that should be heard.

Mercy

Christina Schorn-Mancinelli and Yvonne Zehner guitars

Composer’s Note: When I think about the impact a melody or a song such as Silent Night can have on millions of people, even becoming the catalyst for a ceasefire during World War I, it strengthens my faith in our universal connectedness. “Von Fern und Nah” (From Far and Near), a line taken from the common German version of the lyrics for Silent Night, celebrates this ability we have to find common ground through deeply shared experiences. 

“Von Fern und Nah” was commissioned by the Stille Nacht Museum Hallein, for the Internationales Halleiner Gitarrenfestival and was premiered by Christina Schorn-Mancinelli and Yvonne Zehner.


Anmerkung der Komponistin: Wenn ich daran denke, welche Wirkung eine Melodie oder ein Lied wie „Stille Nacht“ auf Millionen von Menschen hat und sogar zum Katalysator für einen Waffenstillstand im Ersten Weltkrieg werden konnte, stärkt das mein Vertrauen in unsere universelle Verbundenheit. „Von Fern und Nah“, eine Zeile aus der gebräuchlichen Fassung des Liedtextes von „Stille Nacht“, feiert diese Fähigkeit, durch tief geteilte Erfahrungen Gemeinsamkeiten zu finden.

„Von Fern und Nah“ wurde vom Stille Nacht Museum Hallein, für das Internationale Halleiner Gitarrenfestival in Auftrag gegeben, und wurde von Christina Schorn-Mancinelli und Yvonne Zehner uraufgeführt.

Von Fern und Nah (2022) for Guitar Duo

Naviar Haiku 523

My eyes lift to see
A sky that is entirely
magnolia blooms

This is a haiku taken from Kusamakura (or The Three-Cornered World), a novel by Natsume Soseki.

A book that transcends the plot development of "standard" Western literature, this is a book about the nature of art and beauty, filled with lyrical beauty and internal monologues on what it means to be an artist.

To give you an idea, here's how the book starts:

“If you work by reason, you grow rough-edged; if you choose to dip your oar into sentiment’s stream, it will sweep you away. Demanding your own way only serves to constrain you. However you look at it, the human world is not an easy place to live. And when its difficulties intensify, you find yourself longing to leave that world and dwell in some easier one—and then, when you understand at last that difficulties will dog you wherever you may live, this is when poetry and art are born.”

One of the most influential modern Japanese writers, Natsume Soseki’s literary career started in 1903, with a series of haiku and renga published on various literary magazines.

Between 1900 and 1903 he studied at the UCL in London, but this proved to be quite a dramatic experience for the young Soseki. Despite this, when Soseki returned to Japan, he exploded into prolific writing activity.

Haiku by Natsume Soseki

Picture by Henry & Co

Momentary

Momentary (NaviarHaiku523)

a piece i did for a dear soul sister's funeral ceremony . This is what i wanted to play but the sitar was knocked over so i had to rapid tune again which is not easy . 
i got the drone back and simply played with love and vibration for my friend Jennifer . forever missed but forever with me . namaste Jennifer .

Powdered Mountains

JenZen  . For a beautiful friend .

Blooming rye in the spring morning haze
gentle whispers, a lover's heartfelt gaze
great expectations cooled and fell as snow
hearts were ploughing frost in the biting blow.

Winter is too long
summer is too brief
I harvest only weeds
every snowflake is a thief.
The shutters of hope now closed
winter withered the primrose
time came to a halt
the future froze.

Passing peace of the isle's balmy breeze
the fragile balance of weather, plants and bees 
greed froze the teardrops of the architect
eons couldn't heal what the man had wrecked.

Winter is too long
summer is too brief
I harvest only weeds
every snowflake is a thief.
The shutters of hope now closed
fallout faded the primrose
time came to a halt
the future froze.

The avalanche continues
buries my thoughts
alone to witness
the last straw
rolled over by a juggernaut.

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Music & Lyrics & Arrangement: Janne S
Vocals: Synthesizer V JUN

When The Future Froze

Someone Said Whiskey

After my very dark piece I thought I should lighten it up a little.  Thus this song about beer drinking buddies on vacation.  Band-in-a-Box is supplying the backing tracks.

PS, I am not a singer so any suggestions you can offer would be gratefully appreciated.

  Hold my beer

v-The guys and I  were on a trip
in the mountains high
Drinking lots of beer
acting like crazy guys

v-I'll bet I can slide down this mountain
and miss those trees
just get me a sled
and do this please

c-hold my beer
hold my beer
all great adventures start with
hold my beer 
 
v-we came up in three cars
Two were filled with beer
I'm gonna have a great vacation
Cause the wife ain't here

v-while driving my Kia
on a warm winter day
I'll bet I can drive my car
Across that frozen bay 
 
c-hold my beer
hold my beer
Automotive submarines come by
hold my beer

v-We all brought our instruments
and were playing the blues
I think that was it
Because of all the booze



v-my buddy played a lead
a real shredder
I said give me the chance
And I'll play it better

c-hold my beer
hold my beer
all great guitar licks start with
hold my beer

c-hold my beer
hold my beer
all great adventures start with (3x)
hold my beer

Hold My Beer

Malonton

I KNOW - BUT STILL

Don't Give Up

Everybody

Montmartre, Paris, 1900: the great artistic cauldron where artists and bohemians of all ages and nationalities converged. They were all there: Picasso, Matisse, Gertrude Stein and, of course, your musical guides, Emperor Penguin.

Hello Picasso

When I was seven my life turned upside down
One of my parents, well they moved out of town
There was some heartache and there was some pain
All I remember are those bad days

Where did they go wrong?
Will I follow along?
Can I fix myself?
I don't know how

How do I believe in love?
When they couldn't find the one
How am I supposed to see?
All that it's supposed to be
Is it really worth the pain?
All the fighting and the games
Is it really meant for me?
For me (X3)

It's been eleven years
They still can't get along
Hated each other
For who knows how long
It's said and done
Now they're too blind to see
All of the pain that they have caused me
Can they ever find love?
Will they ever move on?
I don't know if I can but I have to try
If not for them, then maybe for me

How do I believe in love?
When they couldn't find the one
How am I supposed to see?
All that it's supposed to be
Is it really worth the pain?
All the fighting and the games
Is it really meant for me?
For me (X3)

And I can't force it
Love will come when I'm ready
And it's not perfect
God knows I've been hurting
I've pushed people away
And it's time to say sorry
I'm not seven anymore
And it's time to move on

How do I believe in love?
When they couldn't find the one
How am I supposed to see?
All that it's supposed to be

How do I believe in love?
When they couldn't find the one
How am I supposed to see?
All that it's supposed to be
Is it really worth the pain?
All the fighting and the games
Is it really meant for me?
For me (X3)

For Me (ft. Emilio Jarufe)

With the usual twists and turns that our fans expect from us; comes our hard-hitting, soul-enhancing, thought provoking "Throw Down Those Stones." A progressive Indie-Soft-Rock tune written in the aftermath of the ongoing increasing violence in our own community of Brantford Ontario Canada and the Las Vegas Massacre and so many others around the world in recent years. We don't have any answers but we know that the solution must come in the form of LOVE!!!

Dan Taylor - Drums/Keyboard
Bill Minnery - Guitar/Bass
Bob Minnery - Acoustic Guitar
Joan Minnery - Vocals/BackUp Vocals
Sound Engineer - Shane Briand, Rye Field Studios, Brantford 
Additional Arrangement & Production - Anne Minnery 

Throw Down Those Stones, Lyrics & Music - SIVLE
Copyright © 2020, Joan Minnery Enterprises

Whatever It Takes

Throw Down Those Stones

Sometimes love can suddenly morph from bliss to tragedy. This pop ballad travels that road, focusing on the aftermath of the breakup, rather than the cause.

That Wasn’t In Our Plans – Alternate Lyric 
© 2012 Alan D. David, BMI 

(v1) 
We talked about all the years ahead 
And we ignored what the all doubters said 
We’d party on the beach, Casablanca later on 
We owned the world till everything went wrong 

CHORUS 
The morning dew, the twilight glow, the ocean and the sands 
We had the world in our grasp right there in our hands 
But there you are and here I am 
That wasn’t in our plans 

INSTRUMENTAL VERSE 

(v2) 
Our dreams were big we wanted everything 
No holding back, take all the world would bring 
Love filled the air, it hovered all around 
Till one day it all came crashing down 

REPEAT CHORUS 
The morning dew, the twilight glow, the ocean and the sands 
We had the world in our grasp right there in our hands 
But there you are and here I am 
That wasn’t in our plans 

BRIDGE 
Then right before our eyes it somehow fell apart 
Miles between us now as we’re patching up our hearts 

REPEAT CHORUS 
The morning dew, the twilight glow, the ocean and the sands 
We had the world in our grasp right there in our hands 
But there you are and here I am 
That wasn’t in our plans

That Wasn’t In Our Plans

Another afternoon with Herbie, ensemble alto,flute and tenor........

Watermenlon Man

Revisiting Forgotten Shores

I've been busy working with a band. But I will post something really soon. 
This is a great music community that supports  and encourages others. I urge you to do the same for your fellow artists.
I thank everybody for your precious time.  It means a lot to me.
If you have a moment or two, listen to some tracks, leave a message  and please repost if you like. After all, music is meant to be heard.  Thank you for dropping in.

All the nickels and dimes I make on my songs will go to children charities (tbd).  Thank you for your support.

I love listening to tracks on SC and will certainly repost, but I only repost what I actually listen to.
Influences or artists I simply really like.
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That Wasn’t In Our Plans

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