Best of the Cloud 2021 10 07

Al Schulman - Electric Guitar
Chris Forman - Hammond B3 Organ
Greg Rockingham - Drums

Produced by David Bloom at CRC Studios, Chicago, IL

Stolen Moments - Al Schulman Trio

A few selections from my Soundcloud Trx that you may enjoy.

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Another song written by Patrick Zelinski and the strings (violin and cello) are written and arranged by me. It ended up very beautiful, thanks to Ryan and Roxane. And Patrick of course for his brilliant guitar play!

Miles To Walk - with Patrick Zelinski (feat. Ryan Dimmock and Roxane Genot on Violin and Cello)

Fuego / Paploviante 2021 open collab
BPM 105
Music: and Bass Paploviante
Picture Paploviante with Swift Publisher
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Fuego Paploviante open collab

Dedicated to The Work of Robert Ardrey the American  Playwrite/Screenplay Notable who wrote the wonderful book of the same name and Eugene  Marias the tragic South African caught between two sides in The Boer War who became one of the great Naturalists of Africa.

African Genesis (The Dawn of Humankind)

This is a Classical Guitar rendition of the famous Love Theme from the Italian Film "Cinema Paradiso" - Music by the legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone

Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso

Al Schulman Trio featuring Chris Forman on Organ and Gregg Rockingham on Drums.  Produced by David Bloom at Chicago Recording Company, Chicago, IL.

Gone with the Wind

Just had to record the classic and timeless Someday My Prince Will Come, and the perfect choice to join me was the exceptionally talented Al Schulman. Al's one the finest jazz and blues guitarists in New York and on SoundCloud, a true professional who has played with the likes of Anita Baker, Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis.  Al's just back from several weeks of playing in India with his wife Stacey, who is a fabulous and elegant jazz singer.  Together they released a gorgeous album of standards called As Is.  Alan's also a brilliant digital marketing executive, and a collector of guitars.  Check out his beautiful comping and also his sweet solo playing on the recording.

Follow Al at:  https://soundcloud.com/alanschulman
and Al and Stacey: https://soundcloud.com/staceyalanjazz
and here's a collection of tunes I have recorded here with Al: https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/swinging-with-al-schulman

We thank you for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Someday My Prince Will Come - with Al Schulman / guitar

Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson

Isn't it Romantic

My Favorite Things

Now see how you are

DeeP. and the Couch King EP collectable stickers and zine available on Bandcamp here:
https://musiciselation.bandcamp.com/album/deep-and-the-couch-king

This is the second song that DeeP. and I began together. I really enjoy working on these darker tracks with DeeP. and exploring themes of depression, anxiety, fear, and shame. This song was inspired by a person that I was working with who would call me evil whenever he saw me. Even with me being as positive and non judgmental as possible, I am sure I was seen as another person telling him what to do and making decisions for him based on judgmental criteria. I think these are feelings many of us have had and it can be easy to relate to, though difficult to confront. 

I am grateful that we always have an opportunity to grow, learn, reflect, and evolve as individuals, communities, nations, and as a species. May we all be better to each other. 

Giant thanks to DeeP. for working with me on this track. And huge thanks to Nick for joining me on this first track together. I have long enjoyed and felt inspired by Nick’s creative and experimental guitar work and musicianship. I am super glad to have his vibe on this track!     

DeeP.: Music, Mix, and Mastering
 https://soundcloud.com/detlef-piepke 
♤/ Nick Davies: EBow, Guitar 
https://soundcloud.com/nickrdavies 
Couch King: Lyrics and Vocals 
musiciselation.bandcamp.com

Lyrics:

You’re never gonna make it
You’re dumb and you know it
You’re just a mistake kid
Don’t belong and you show it
Why you even trying
This ain’t meant for you kid
I already know that your lying
We already know that you did it
They know your planning on taking it
And gonna try to deny it
Why even try to fight it 
That’s just the way life is
You’re never gonna change it
You must be deranged if you
Think anything will be different 
If you get outta here shit
You’ll still be the same kid
Just a little punk kid
Look what you done did
When you got mad then you run hid
Don’t ever listen 
To what people are saying kid
Better watch your language 
Always talking trash
Claiming disadvantage 
You and me we clash
Why can’t you manage 
Come off way too brash
I can tell that you’re damaged 
Parents shoulda whooped your ass
Who you think you talking to
Always talking back 
I know all about you ’n
Your side of the track
Don’t question me 
Look at me 
When you hear me speaking 
Think you know everything
Really know nothing
Parent’s got nothing 
Apparent your fronting 
Looking confronting 
That’s why I ain’t trusting 
Homelife disgustin’
Cop frequently busting  
No wonder you like that 
Your really screwed up kid

Disdain disgust despite distrust 
Dismissed deprived derided and cussed
Disparaged, defied, despised when discussed
Detested, depreciated, decried, and hushed

Oh, here comes the demon again
And he’s wearing his crown
Here comes the devil again 
Pretending to be your friend
In an invisible gown

You are so worthless
Won’t amount to anything 
Going through life purposeless 
There’s nothing you bring
Your just an embarrassment 
You show no respect 
Always been a disappointment 
All you touched is wrecked 
Where’s your self-esteem kid
Where’s your sense of pride did
You think can get by with
Living on a free ride shit
Better watch where your going
I can tell you don’t give a damn 
Nor care to understand 
Perspective other than 
The one that your knowing 
Don’t give a shit 
Always so negative
Quick to give up 
Can’t contro ya temper 
About to blow up
I can tell that your stuck 
Ain’t gonna change  
It’s time that you face it
Never act your age
Your impulsive ’n impatient
Look at your rage 
Can’t have a conversation
Should put you in a cage
Before you fuckup again Kid

Disgraced, degraded, deplored, dominated 
Diminish, demeaned, defamed, humiliated 
Discredited, devalued, denounced, subjugated
Denied, debased, detained, incarcerated  

Oh, here comes the devil again
And he’s wearing his crown
Here comes the devil again 
Pretending to be your friend
In an invisible gown

DeeP. and the Couch King

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DeeP., ♤ & the Couch King - You’re Never

I am a NYC-based Jazz and Classical Guitarist - originally from Cincinnati, Ohio.  I frequently record and perform with the Duo ASIS found here on SC.