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Best of the Cloud 10 10 2020

Honored to collaborate with gifted vocal and keyboard artist Annie Smart

Mirjam Keijnemans Leon @SadeOfficial Emotional Tourist & Interlude Passion Arcade Nōpi @AkiraKayosa @HughTolland Annie Smart David Dunham @cparcheri @Hidden_Tigress @gianmusic91 @Atragun & Second Mars @DerekPalmerDJ Kamron Schrader @Exolightmusic Leah Marie

Lost as I Never Thought I'd See The Day #2880

Very blessed to have made so much lovely music thus far. Thank you all...😊❤️🌷

Collaboration highlights. 😊🎶🌷💕

Lyrical

Three times so far I’ve been drawn to David’s lovely compositions to sing something! Thanks for these great collaborations David. 😊

Tracks with wonderful guitarist David Dunham. 😊🎶🎤🎸

Back at my real piano for my new song! 🎹😊❤️
Thank you to my lovely Sander for wonderful mastering service. @wane-of-summer 😊🎶❤️❤️❤️

LOST AND FOUND (acoustic piano and vocals)

first original xx
written x produced by me
go get em

-
wake up cause the evenings running
away from the hands of the youth
hold fast cause the daylights coming
it'll hit when it dawns on you
take it if its yours to take 
go sleep in the bed that you made
i know its never been easy
to say what you never could say

you'll wait so long 
you'll wait so long

I've been counting all the passing days
you keep hiding in the back room
its taken a while to find you
covered in blue
hey been watching as you walk away
from all you leave in the past
i never thought i could save you
even if its the last thing i do

move on cause the world is moving along right in front of you
if you don't stop for awhile u might miss a perfect view

you'll wait so long 
you'll wait so long

I've been counting all the passing days
you keep hiding in the back room
its taken a while to find you
covered in blue
hey been watching as you walk away
from all you leave in the past
i never thought i could save you
even if its the last thing i do

i won't stop and go and let another day unfold
i miss the feeling that u get when u can have it all

i've been counting all the passing days
you keep hiding in the back room
its taken a while to find you
covered in blue
hey been watching as you walk away
from all you leave in the past
i never thought i could save you
even if its the last thing i do

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Wake Up

It's difficult to find the natural order of things, since the order that our mind fancies is like a twisted and mystyfing maze in which one can get lost; only once one finds the exit, one may understand its uselessness and fallibility.

Music, arrangement and production: Massimo Ghianda
Vocals and lyrics: Ana Magiar @anamagiar

The Land Of The Sun (feat. Ana Magiar)

soundcloud.com/wafia

i call you names inside my head
but i tell you it’s okay
and when i meet you in that place we know 
i lose everything i should say 

give me a window seat i know the glass can keep me safe
you missed your window when you promised you would change 
give me a window seat and i’ll watch you as i drive away 
i want to see your face when you beg for me to stay
 
boy you got me paralysed from the waist up
got so much to say but it’s better to run 
coz all the words wouldn’t be enough
you always liked to speak for both of us

i carved your name beside my bed 
because i don’t like it when you are far
but how can you make this all about yourself 
when you’re so comfortable where you are  

gave you a window seat i knew the glass would keep you safe
i missed my window when i promised i would change 
gave you a window seat and i’ll watch you as you drive away 
tell me you’ll face me when i beg for you to stay 


Thomston x Wafia // Window Seat

Soul Queen

I Say A Little Prayer

I Say A Little Prayer - Aretha Franklin

When I heard this beautiful piece by David I thought it would make a lovely song. I’m very grateful to him for letting me sing on this lovely piece. 🙂🎶
@david-dunhamuser589535203 for more lovely guitar compositions.

Little bird
Won’t you stay a while 
And help me sing

Little bird
Won’t you fly with me
And help me soar

Little birds
Won’t you sing with me
And help my soul

Little bird
Won’t you sing to me
I hear your voice
I hear your voice...

Pajarito (Little bird) by David Dunham & Annie Smart

When David sent me this gorgeous track with emotional back story I knew it would make a lovely song. The lyrics can be interpreted in many ways but I sing this for my late Father who passed away in 2013. He was a beautiful guitarist and would have enjoyed this song. @david-dunhamuser589535203 for more wonderful music! Thank you for this lovely song. 😊🎶

Lyrics

We can’t make promises 
That we can’t keep
Though me might try
Don’t say goodbye

We can pretend it’s all ok
Don’t say goodbye 

No breathing without you
No living without you 
No living without you here

Living for today
So much to say
Please don’t say goodbye 

And I’ll be here when you need me
No smiling without you
No breathing without you
No living without you

Living for today
So much to say 
Please don’t say goodbye....

DON’T SAY GOODBYE (by David Dunham and Annie Smart)

Hometown

Truly an honor to be able to bring you this quality production from TCM Underground featuring myself on guitar! The talented Mrinal Desai has created yet another masterpiece! Special Thanks to Jerry Lochman for the Angel Chorus!

Angel Voices By: Jerry Lochman
@time2cclear
Producer: Mrinal Desai
@mrinal-desai
Lead Guitar & Vocals: Jack Tahbaz

Release Date: December 25, 2019

Lyrics:

Bound By Angels

Did they lead
your beliefs astray
did I lose you somewhere
along the way
oh-------faith
did I forget you 
when I needed you the most
now you have gone away
and I feel lost
though its useless
to think that somehow
we are destined to succeed
but all we need to do
is believe-------
Angels 
watching over us
Bound by Angels
making us do right
Bound by Angels
watching over us
Bound by Angels
leading us to light
Oh can you feel the power
that comes down from the heavens
on the wings of love from above
In the form of a dove
from sky to sea
like a tunnel of light 
shining down upon
you lately
Bound By Angels 
watching over us
Bound by Angels
making us do right
Bound by Angels
watching over us
Bound by Angels
leading us to light
Bound By Angels 
watching over us
Bound by Angels
making us do right
Bound By Angels,, Bound By Angels,
Bound By Angels,, Bound By Angels,
Bound By Angels---------

Jack Tahbaz

Bound By Angels Feat. Jack Tahbaz & Jerry Lochman (TCM Underground Official) - Electronic

Proud to present my third collaboration with David! This lovely guitar track was calling out to me again to make it a song. Nice to add a little piano too. Thank you David. 😊🎶🎤🎸

@david-dunhamuser589535203 for more lovely tunes. 😊

I’d never run out of things to say
If we had one more day

Tell me your stories
Tell me your tales
For one more day
Tell you my worries
What’s on my mind
For one more day
Ooh

Never run out of words to say
If we had one more day

Tell me your stories
Tell me your fears
For one more day

Hold my hand oh
Talk with me...

Tell you my secrets
What’s on my mind
For one more day
For one more day
One more day...

For One More Day (By David Dunham featuring Annie Smart)

JOYFUL

Was so wonderful for David to play on this composition after me singing on several of his lovely tunes. I did the singing after David added this lovely guitar part and it really helped me create the story. Thank you David for your time and talent! We hope you enjoy! 😊🎶🎹🎸
@david-dunhamuser589535203 for more lovely music.

Oldest tale in the book
The queen
She finds the king

And they dance ‘til the morning light
Oh they dance ‘til the sun says hello

They watch the stars start to fade
The moon fades away

Oldest story
The queen
She makes her move

And she smiles ‘til the sun says goodbye
And she smiles ‘til the morning light

They watch the stars start to glow
They watch the sun start to set

They dance all night
They dance all night

They watch the stars start to glow
They watch the sun start to set...

KINGS AND QUEENS (with David Dunham - lovely guitar)

So honored to collaborate again with the talented Annie Smart.  Annie had this tune in mind for me to add a guitar part. The challenge is to complement and not compete with her lovely keyboard voices while keeping in mind that vocals will be added as well.  After some experimentation with voicing and chord forms, this seemed the best way to go.  We both liked the result and thought it could stand on its own as an instrumental. It is meditative and gentle in its flow, a sweet track, at least we hope you think so:) To hear more of Annie's beautiful music, follow this link: @annie-smart-1

Kings And Queens Instrumental--Annie Smart, lovely keyboard; David Dunham, guitar

So Honored to be able to Bring you this Quality Production from Mrinal Desai/TCM Underground Official, featuring my Vocals and Lyrics. When I first heard this production the words "Tears of Joy immediately" came to mind and I was hooked on this beautiful Melody which I built my vocals around.
Truly Amazing and I am very happy Mrinal chose to continue making his wonderful productions.

Producer: Mrinal Desai
@mrinal-desai

Art:  Mrinal Desai

Vocals and Arrangement : Jack Tahbaz

Release Date: March 3, 2020

Lyrics: Jack Tahbaz

Tears Of Joy

You bring me tears of joy
you're in my arms
you bring me happiness
I feel you in my heart
ooooh ooooh oooh
oooh oooh ooooh
You bring me tears of joy
you're in my heart
You make me feel
so warm inside
oooh oooh ohhh
the moment i laid eyes on you I knew
You are the one
you're my soulmate
I'm so happy that you're mine
and now that you're here
I want you by my side always
cause I love you so
cause I need you so
oooh oooh oooh
oooh oooh oooh
You bring me tears of joy
you're in my arm
you bring me happiness
I feel you in my heart
ooooh ooooh oooh
oooh oooh ooooh
You bring me tears of joy
you're in my heart
You make me feel
so warm inside
oooh oooh ohhh
You bring me 
Tears Of Joy

Tears Of Joy : JACK TAHBAZ | PROD. TCM Underground Official Ξ

When I heard this gorgeous track by David I knew it would make a lovely song. His guitar playing is very lovely so it was a joy to sing this and add some piano here and there! We hope you enjoy our 5th collaboration. 
@david-dunhamuser589535203 for more wonderful music! Thanks for letting me sing and play again. 😊🎶🎸

Sunshine In The Rain (David Dunham and Annie Smart)

RELEASE DATE 2020-01-06
LABEL Titan Audio
CATALOG TA042
Akira Kayosa & Hugh Tolland return once more to Titan Audio.

With 'Nightingale XVII' the duo turns in a lush Trancer, with intricately crafted layers and atmosphere.

Nightingale XVII

TA042

Akira Kayosa & Hugh Tolland - Nightingale XVII (Original Mix)

So very blessed to sing on this amazingly beautiful composition by Gary Hughes (Still) His arrangement is stunning. We hope you enjoy our 5th collaboration! @still-audio for more awesome and lovely music.  😊🎶🎻🎹🎤

Lyrics
Never seen the same cloud twice
Oh how they change
Oh how they change

Never seen the same snowflakes
Oh how they change
Oh how they change

I’ll be your shield
When the heavens open
I’ll be your shelter
If you lose your way
You’ll be my shield 
When the heavens open
You’ll be my shelter
In the pouring rain

Never held the same leaf twice
Oh how they drift
Oh how they drift
Never seen the same sun rise
Oh how how it glows
Oh how it glows...

CHANGES (by Still featuring Annie Smart)

When I stumbled across Ren and heard her incredible voice, I knew straight away that I really wanted to write a song for her. 'Safe' is the result. Ren's thoughtful lyrics paint a poignant picture of a difficult situation, in which one is trapped and desperate to leave, in the hope that they can feel safe again.

You can contact her at https://soundcloud.com/renfaye-1

Lyrics are below:

I know...you are near...when the lights go...out...

I can't, think straight
When I'm next to you,
I'm out of place,
When your words cut through
Like glass, I'm little tiny pieces in the mirror,
Shrink myself now
Pretend that I'm not here
Printer ink run out...

I can't breathe right,
Like I did before,
Losing my fight,
Stays behind closed doors...

And all,
All I can hear...
Is the raised-voice sound
I know, that you are near...

To, feel safe (All I ever wanted)
Safe, from you... (and the rasied-voice sound)
Safe,
All I've ever wanted
To feel safe from you...

And I try and I try but there's no escape,
In my sleep I crash down wild-awake
Visualising, of a time when
I can be free

As I exhale,
Into the cold air,
Open my eyes,
You won't find me there
And all, all I can hear...
Is the raised-voice sound
I know,
That you are near,
When the lights go out...

...and the raised-voice sound
(ooh...ahhh)
When the lights go...
Safe,
All I've ever wanted to feel,
Safe,
From you.
Take,
there is nothing much left.
That I can,
Take,
With me.

Ah...ah...
Oooh...ooh
Ahh...Ahh
Ahh...ahh..ahh

Safe,
All I've ever wanted,
To feel
Safe,
From me...
Safe,
There is nothing much left
That I can take,
With me

Ahh...

I know that...
You are near...
When the lights...
Go...

Out...

Play on Spotify

Safe (feat. Ren Faye)

Madloch’s Sound Avenue continues a successful year by welcoming Nopi back to the label for his debut EP. The Ukrainian artist and organic house favourite has highlighted 2020 with a pair of remixes for the Belgian imprint, reworking Bigasti & Balad’s ‘The Days’ and ‘Pearl’ by Paula OS. Having built an impressive resume at just over eighteen months into his production journey, the Ukrainian talent also calls Akbal Music, Kindisch, Seven Villas and When We Dip XYZ home. Now embarking on his first EP project for Sound Avenue, Nopi presents his much anticipated four track showcase ‘Where To Go’ 

Already beloved for his melody crafting prowess, that sentiment will only grow with the title selection ‘Where To Go’. Anchored by a warm, progressive minded groove, its atmospheric scope comes up quickly, with glowing overlays and blissful vocal wails layering a bed of finely tuned percussion. The vocal narrative takes centrestage across the main break; emotive and hopeful in equal measure, it resonates beautifully against a wave of meditative arps, flowing through tasteful modulation as the groove drops for a finale of nostalgic chord changes.

Expanding his portfolio further, Nopi works with Argentinean vocalist Sarah Chilanti on the EP’s second selection ‘Flatter’. Its well carved groove is fluid yet funky; perfectly contoured and characterized by undulating sonics. It provides the perfect foundation for waves of exotic percussion and buoyant rhythmic themes, as Sarah’s enchanting wails and cascading piano’s trail across a heartfelt centrepiece, before a gentle rush cues an impassioned final movement.

The EP’s midway point finds Nopi exploring a deeper narrative with ‘Hookan Idyll’. From stripped down beginnings comes hopeful atmospheres and redolent shades, slowly descending over dulcet beats, organic drums and dusty artefacts. As the narrative evolves so too does its emotive appeal, with hazy harmonics and vocal fragments trailing over the framework, before a misty break effortlessly segues into a charming final act.

Rounding out the release are the deeper, ethereal vibes of ‘Sense In Nature’. Known for sitting comfortably between progressive and organic house, Nopi’s borderless vision fuels this meditative gem. It’s warm beats, perfectly sculpted bass and effervescent percussion unite for a fluid rhythmic core. Buzzing effects and cross-cultural overlays then advance the narrative with an effortless ease, splitting moods between the surreal and soulful. Building to a robust rumble, the centrepiece captivates and excites with its dynamic pulses, before gently accelerating to a tasteful crescendo. It rounds out a spirited collection of music from Nopi, making his first original project for Sound Avenue a most memorable one.
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Nōpi - Flatter feat Sarah Chilanti [Sound Avenue]

I have written this song for all people and creatures who suffer from the increasing resurgence of right-wing populist and repressive political systems

Lyrics in English:

The murderers are still among us
They are further called "Hinz" and "Kunz"
Are completely anonymous and nameless

Arisen from the womb
Who unites them in hatred of foreigners

White as a sheet in their souls
The heritage makes them great again

The murder legacy is now starting:

They may vomit again
Insulting, groping, staring at women
Ripping Jews Kipas from their heads
Shitting on PoC their need

Lighting homeless people at night
Inventing the Holocaust as a lie

Never again!
Turn off the brown light
Never again!
A mortuary house 
Never again!
Mass murder as a plan
The banality of evil is sneakily creeping up
Never again!
Never again!

The language is diluted
It targets the lowest instinct
Pretends to be "The People"
Invades the angle of revenge of bitter souls

Arouses envy of those who are at the top
And those who are supposedly getting better
Until a legimitation is created for them:

To kick, to beat, to torture, to rush
To sharpen the weapons against the alleged invasion
To pillory those again who think differently 
To swell the national chicken breast
To set nasty traps for those who are declared vermin
To ennoble the betrayal
To gag the deviants dead 
To wriggle themselves superiority with the tail of the power demon

Never again!
Turn off the brown light
Never again!
A mortuary house 
Never again!
Mass murder as a plan
The banality of evil is sneakily creeping up
Never again!
Never again!

Deutscher Originaltext:

Nie wieder!

Die Mörder sind noch immer unter uns
Sie heißen weiter "Hinz" und "Kunz"
Sind ganz gesicht- und namenlos

Entsprungen aus dem Mutterschoß
Der Sie vereint im Fremdenhaß

In ihrer Seele leichenblaß 
Macht sie das Erbe wieder groß

Das Mordvermächtnis legt jetzt los:

Sie dürfen wieder kotzen
Frauen beschimpfen, begrapschen, anglotzen
Juden Kipas niederreißen
Auf PoC ihre Notdurft scheißen
Obdachlose nachts anzünden
Den Holocaust als Lüge erfinden

Nie wieder!
Macht das Braunlicht aus
Nie wieder!
Ein Leichenberge-Haus 
Nie wieder!
Massenmord als Plan
Die Banalität des Bösen kriecht schleichend heran
Nie wieder!
Nie wieder!

Die Sprache ist verdünnt
Zielt auf den niedersten Instinkt
Gibt vor "Das Volk" zu sein
Dringt in den Rachewinkel bitt‘rer Seelen ein

Schürt Neid auf jene, die da oben stehen
Und jene, denen es angeblich besser geht
Bis eine Legimitation für Sie entsteht:

Zu treten, zu schlagen, zu foltern, zu hetzen
Die Waffen gegen die vermeintliche Invasion zu wetzen
An den Pranger zu stellen 
Die nationale Hühnerbrust zu schwellen
Den zum Ungeziefer Erklärten fiese Fallen zu stellen
Den Verrat zu veredeln
Die Abweichler tot zu knebeln 
Sich mit dem Schwanz des Machtdämons Überlegenheit zuzuwedeln

Nie wieder!
Macht das Braunlicht aus
Nie wieder!
Ein Leichenberge-Haus 
Nie wieder!
Massenmord als Plan
Die Banalität des Bösen kriecht schleichend heran
Nie wieder!
Nie wieder!

Nie wieder! - Never again!

Nie Wieder! - Never Again! (Lyrics in English in the Intro)

One year later - 
dedicated to my father.
@ApproachToSilence2  - 26.9.20 [Teaser]

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/6nPKnF9Gpt8uI2INzrgxGz
Deezer:
https://www.deezer.com/de/album/175960172

ApproachToSilence_2020

Erinnerung

Image Photo by:
Casey Horner
https://unsplash.com/photos/dWDjJ6AYMJ0

I had enjoyed hearing some of the great reverb used by
one of our excellent SoundCloud composers, 
Ricardo Da Silva:  https://soundcloud.com/hobbits-odyssey
he advised me on the Spaces 2 reverb from EastWest.

So, I took it for a test ride on this composition.

I started off with what I thought was an original idea,
but it occurred to me how much it kept feeling 
like it could be built on top of Vangelis's score, Alpha.

So, I decided to wander off into an homage of a scant segment of Alpha.

As I was finishing it off, the final chords sounded a lot like
Bach's Toccata in D minor,
...so what the heck...
Since the instrument I had built for this song 
sounded almost good enough to substitute for a baroque organ, 
I just went with it.

Maybe a dash of Ave Maria in a slightly different light, as well.

Signal To Alpha

Was so lovely to sing and play piano on another gorgeous composition by wonderful guitarist David Dunham. Please check out his page for more lovely tracks @david-dunhamuser589535203
We hope you enjoy! 😊🎼🎧🎤🎸

Lyrics
Maybe I’m just a fool
Falling again
Like the autumn rain

Falling again
Like the orange leaves
At my feet

And maybe I’m not afraid
To fall
Like those orange leaves

I’ll fall at your feet
I’ll fall at your feet

Falling again
Like the autumn leaves
At my feet

You’ll fall at my feet
You’ll fall....

FALLING AGAIN by David Dunham (feat. Annie Smart voice/piano)

Here is a tribute to a very special track, made with my dear friend, @interludemusique
Enjoy the Free Download

Emotional Download

Sade - I Never Thought I'd See The Day (Emotional Tourist & Interlude Revisit) [Free Download]

Can’t thank Leon enough for playing these gorgeous guitar parts on my song! He really brings it to life and is such a fabulous musician.  We hope you enjoy our second collaboration! 😊🎶🎤🎸🎼😍
@leon-thorne

Lyrics 
I was drawn to you
Like a moth to a flame
And I took to you
Like the sky takes the stars

One thing lead to another 
One thing lead me to you
One chance you gotta take it
Take me 
Don’t let me go...

Oh you call to me
Like the moon calls the ocean
I am drawn to you
Like the tide to the sand 

Chorus. 

Mmm mmm

One thing lead to another 
Like the moon calls the ocean...

ONE THING LEAD TO ANOTHER (with Leon Thorne on gorgeous guitars)

Flying Leaves (by Marco Colicchio featuring Annie Smart)

Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

You call to me
From across the shore
The deepest sound
That I can't ignore
I call to you
Over hills and tides 
You hear my voice 
Over land and sky

Here come the waves
Here comes the tide 
Pulling us closer 
There may be rain
There may be clouds
Pulling us closer
In the gentle night

Here comes the dawn
And I think of you
Here comes the tide 
To wash over me
Reach out to me
Over oceans blue
Call out to me
I'll be there for you

Chorus

Here come the waves 
Here comes the tide

Waves

A female composer, singer, musician, pianist, piano teacher, choir leader (Heart of Scotland choir), song writer living in Bonnie Scotland! I have grade 8 piano with distinction and an LTCL piano diploma. On band camp too! 
I also have a duo with the wonderful @wane-of-summer
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