Volta

Cast of Characters:

one man verity show – @one-man-verity-show – Scotty – melodic guitar, lyrics, vocals

cgmaness-- @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris – guitar intro

J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell –electric piano, synth  

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen – guitar solo and e-bow guitar

K2 and the Three [and the Four]-- @k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums

Llanpsych– @llanpsych –Tez– textural guitar, mix, and production

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –five-string fretless bass guitar, original seed

The Eclectic Collective – composition

This song began with Josh coming up with the fonky-ass bass line and sharing it with everyone else. First up to bat was Ken, of course, who really matched the idea I had for the bass perfectly and gave it some flavor, too. Once we had a rhythm section solidified, Tez jumped in with the Kruangbin inspired arpeggios, and really gave the whole thing the flavor that it ended up with. Scotty followed soon after with his melodic/rhythmic leads that match his awesome vocal melodies. Next up was Stephen, who laid in the fiery solo towards the end, as well as some really trippy e-bowed guitar throughout. Then JJ came along and lit it up with his electric piano and synth. Finally, Chris came forward and added the distinct, exciting guitar intro. 

  Of course, we needed someone to produce and mix it, so we asked Tez to handle this one, which he did with his usual high wizardly magic. It is very gratifying to all of us to have Chris back in the mix on this one, as well as some upcoming releases, as well. This was the first time any of us has collaborated with Scotty, and we are thrilled that we finally got a chance. He's a creative, driven, and very agreeable musical partner, who's willing to work with us until we all get it right. We all hope this is just the first of many with him involved. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it. 

Original lyrics by Scotty:

Can't afford no fucking mortgage. 
And I can't pay no fucking rent.
I would rather you probe me 
than get fucked by our government
who attempts to control me 
and put nonsense in my head.
Who would rather see me
livin' in debt or end up dead.
Come and take me away.
Beam me into space.
Fly me to a planet
where there exists no hate or greed.

Take me to Utopia.
Teach me all your ways.
Save me from dystopia.
It's time to turn the page.
Something better must exist
out there beyond the stars,
where everyone can love and live,
unlike what's become of ours.

Utopia - (Eclectic Collective) w/One Man Verity Show

The sea. One of my old songs, that means a lot to me. I found an old recording, and decided to bring her back to life. Song made from original recordings. 



The Sea…

The shore..
Was still..
While I, breathed your air..
The rain…
Was cold..
I saw, the old light tower there
I stood..
Alone…
With you, under the moons waving lines…
The breeze..
Underneath..
Feeling of, the passing of his faded eyes..
I’ve known..
Of this path…
I’ve grown, so use to it..
With the sea…
And just me..
I can’t see the waves crashing down….

The Sea ( under )

The Lantern Fouling the Brittle Air, Listening to the Dog and the Echo

UnBoxed April 2024

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Awareness Of Self

Fascinated on a couple of occasions by strong wind "singing" through railings... all captured crudely on my phone and integrated with drone and arpeggios. 

Kit: uKORG, Fluss, volca fm & modular, Logic Pro.
Acknowledgements:
1) Modulated vocals from "Hurrycane" (2018) by Cullah. Licensed under a Attribution 4.0 International License, CC-BY.
"I am lost and still not found in the eye of the storm.... I am weary of the still in the air... now I long for the Winds out there, for the days had gone by; here I lied, wondering why I can't feel the howling Winds just outside of the eye and I screamed..."
2) Tsz Shan Monastery monks singing (2024).
3) Captured sounds of wind through railings: Canary Wharf, UK / sky 100, ICC exterior, HK.
4) Sampled Ghanaian sounds emanating from the sculpture, "Tribe and Tribulation" (2021) by Serge Attukwei Clottey.

Wind Over Rail (XL3)

Within This

Impromptu « JoHannes » for Piano (Opus 70)
Composed, performed and recorded on Thursday, May 16, 2024
Franck Douvin @ 2024 Contemporary Chamber Music
Thanks for listening & sharing
I hope you'll enjoy !

Impromptu « JoHannes » for Piano

Flowing suite of several short guitar instrumental pieces, please be patient, everything does not happen in the first 30 secs...

'Milestones'

Cover picture by Amanitalinda & Jeamland
Please note: Didge samples by Jeamland

The Earth Love

Paper Tiger (Remix)

I don't have to tell you things are bad.
New techno single:
https://awitw.bandcamp.com/track/dead-cities-single

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Dead Cities

AWITW, which stands for A Walk In The Woods, is the brainchild of Nico Bernard, an artist who delves into the diverse realms of electronic music. With a voracious appetite for a myriad of artistic influences, Nico draws inspiration from a vast array of sources, crafting music that resonates with deep sensuality and nostalgia.

His productions are a delicate blend of memories, creating a universe where trance and hypnosis intertwine. Each track is an invitation to experience his dreams or relive precious, lost moments, encapsulated in an auditory journey.

In 2021, Nico launched his own music label, https://soundcloud.com/goldenforestrecords, marking a new chapter in his creative journey. Additionally, he contributes to the electronic landscape as one half of the side projects https://soundcloud.com/silverlake44 and https://soundcloud.com/waitandseeprod, further showcasing his versatility and passion for music.

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