My Collaborations

Monday Playlist week of 6/9/2025

Paul Productions

Deejay Vu

Emma Valentine

The Strums

Written by Carole King and recorded by Everly Brothers in 1962.  Reached # 6 on billboard.  What great music these guys created. So many hits that linger in my mind.  Just enjoying doing this one.

Crying In The Rain  (Cover of Everly Brothers)

Written and Performed by Josh McAlexander

Get me to Gloryland (Original)

OH BABY * [Live[ Copyright SCRT Record CO. 2023

The video for the track is here. https://youtu.be/UN6vKACvSu4?si=TX9G4f0Kldrw1aNP

The song was a collaboration between Axel Menningen and myself. Axel passed me his backing track with a that really catchy solo.                                                                                        

You can find a link for Axel here https://soundcloud.com/axel-m-501052973

The image is courtesy of  Vecteezy.com

Lyrics

I just can’t let it go, and somehow, she knows.
Letting her go it’s breaking my soul.
Can’t even hide, those feelings inside.

Oh, I know, that I’ve no hope.
So hey, can’t I just be, the one that she’ll see.
Taking a chance on me.
 
He sees that girl and he wants much more. 

Oh hey. what is the magic of this girl.    (She’s the one I’ll always love)
I don’t have to save the world.           (She steals my heart as I turn around)
 I just want to love the Girl.                             (Oh yeah)
Oh hey. what is the magic of this world.           (She’s the one I’ll always love)
To fall in love, just fall in love like me. 

So hey, let’s hope.

So today I will be the boy that she sees.
 taking a chance to be.

He sees that girl and he wants much more. 

(Oh, she’s the one I’ll always love)
(She steals my heart as I turn around)
(Oh Yeah, she’s the one I’ll always love)

When I close my eyes, then I can see the truth.
When I see that smile, and the light shines through.
And with my open eyes, then I can see just you.
When I see that smile, I’m in love that’s true.

Oh hey, what is the magic of this girl.  
I don’t have to save the world 
I just want to love the Girl.   
Oh hey. what is the magic of this world.                
To fall in love, just fall in love like me.

What Is The magic Of this Girl

What Is The Magic Of This Girl   (  Collaboration -Axel Menningen  )

I had the great pleasure of collaborating on a song by my friend and wonderful musician David Dunham. 
His incredibly beautiful guitar playing and the story behind this song touched me deeply. I am grateful to have been involved and dedicate my part to all Maddies in the world. Have a look to our tribute Video to Maddie:
 https://youtu.be/gGuDhSgMauo?si=FHznWKAx5nl5sJYA

Be sure to listen to our other version of the song on David's site. You can also find out the background story to this song there. 

https://on.soundcloud.com/snefR


    Guitars:  David Dunham
Keyboards: Axel Menningen


Ginger Angel (by David Dunham)

Hi everyone! 
When I first heard the piece "Lux" by the great pianist Anastasiya Ihnatovich, I immediately fell in love with it because it touched me so much. I asked Anastasiya if I could orchestrate it. Luckily she agreed. I am very grateful to her.

Check out Anastasiya's page. It's worth it, she has a lot of beautiful pieces there: 
https://on.soundcloud.com/zgLJ7

The background to the piece can be found in a little story that I wrote (it's further down in the description). I set the story to music and merged it with the original piece. That's how "Lux - Light and Darkness" came about. 

Immerse yourself in the musical story of Light and Darkness. We hope you like it.

You can find the video "Lux - Light and Darkness" here:

https://youtu.be/3NxdqY6mg9Y?si=0yY9rNMtLipCtLhl
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 Light and Darkness

On a cold, moonless night, Light and Darkness met in a deserted forest. The Light was nothing more than a weak spark, barely more than a glow. The Darkness was all-encompassing, thick as ink and impenetrable.

Darkness: "What are you doing here, little spark? Can't you see this is my realm? I devour everything that comes in my way."

Light: "I may be small, but I am still here. And as long as I exist, I am a sign of hope."

Darkness laughed deeply and thunderously, like an approaching storm.

Darkness: "Hope? You are nothing! A small breath is enough to extinguish you."

The Light flickered slightly, but it stood firm.

Light: "Perhaps you can extinguish me, but even in my disappearance, the memory of me remains. And wherever there is a spark of hope, new light can arise."

The Darkness was silent for a moment, then it thickened even more to suffocate the Light.

Darkness: "Try it then. I have already extinguished countless lights, and each time the night only became darker and more powerful."

The Light now shone a bit brighter, as if nourished by an inner strength.

Light: "Maybe you underestimate me. Every flame starts small, but it can grow and become stronger. It can bring warmth and light, even into the deepest darkness."

Darkness began to seethe, feeling that the Light was not weakening but growing stronger.

Darkness: "What nonsense! You will suffocate in my embrace!"

But the Light now glowed with a definite strength, its glow growing into a flame.

Light: "I am the light of hope and renewal. Even if you envelop me, I will break through. For where there is light, darkness cannot exist."

With these words, the Light spread further, its rays piercing through the Darkness, piercing it like a thousand tiny arrows. The Darkness whimpered, retreated, unable to bear the growing brightness.

Light: "It is time for you to retreat. Your grip is not infinite. Where there is light, darkness cannot exist."

The Darkness retreated further and further, until it was only a shadow in the corners. The Light now shone bright and clear, filling the forest with a warmth that had previously been missing.

Darkness: "You may have won, this time. But I will always return."

Light: "And I will always be here to push you back. For just as the day follows the night, so does light follow darkness. And in every battle, I will triumph again."

The Darkness finally disappeared, and the forest was bathed in warm, golden light. The Light had triumphed, and with it, hope returned to the world.

Lux - "Light and Darkness" (by Anastasiya Ihnatovich)

Hi everyone! 
Today I want to introduce you to a song that was recorded over a year ago. 
It's a cover version of the song "Try" by Colbie Callat. 

The vocals are by Sonja, an incredibly talented singer. So far I haven't managed to get Sonja to come to Soundcloud. She is too modest.

Maybe you can help me? 

Enjoy listening!
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Credits:

"Try" - Original by Colbie Callat

           Vocals: Sonja

Arrangement: Axel Menningen

Try (cover / feat. Sonja)

Hello everyone!
I had a dream...
I imagined that I was able to do an "internship" with Mike Fox. He had a great idea for a song and asked me to help him with it. Of course, I didn't need to be asked twice. So I polished the brass instruments, put new strings on violins, cellos, bass and went to England. 
I had to mow his lawn before he let me in the studio, though, and I tell you, the grass was high. 😓

In the studio I had the pleasure of meeting not only Mike, but also Kim. The result is a song that simply won't leave any heart cold. 

So find someone to cuddle with, someone to dance with and have your tissues ready because it will be emotional, I promise.

Many thanks to Mike and Kim for their patience with me. I hope you all enjoy "In my heart".

You can listen to Mike Fox's great music here: 
https://on.soundcloud.com/BmPrV


Credits:
Vocals: Kim and Mike Fox
Guitars: Mike Fox
Orchestration: Axel Menningen
Lawn owner: Mike Fox

In My Heart (feat. Kim & Mike Fox)

THE HARBOUR from Echoes from a distant Past

Please Love Me Baby

by Paul Productions

Lyrics by Paul Productions

Lyrics
(Verse 1)
In the quiet of the night, I feel your presence near,
Like a shadow in the moonlight, whispering in my ear.
Your laughter fills the silence, your eyes, they shine so bright,
In my dreams, you’re with me, and everything feels right.


(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, my heart beats like a melody,
Every time I see your face, I’m lost in the same sweet haze.
You’re the missing piece I’ve been searching for,
In every dream, I’m walking through your door.


(Chorus)
I dream about you, in the darkest night,
You’re the only light that feels just right.
I reach for your hand, but you vanish in the air,
But I’ll wait for the morning, knowing you’ll be there.
I dream about you, with your arms around,
In my heart, you’re always found.
Oh, I dream about you, in every single way,
You’re the only one I need, every day.


(Verse 2)
We’re dancing in the starlight, under skies so vast and wide,
Every moment with you feels like the first time.
Your fingers intertwined with mine, your voice, a sweet serenade,
In my sleep, I’m brave enough to say the things I can’t convey.


(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, my heart beats like a melody,
Every time I see your face, I’m lost in the same sweet haze.
You’re the missing piece I’ve been searching for,
In every dream, I’m walking through your door.


(Chorus)
I dream about you, in the darkest night,
You’re the only light that feels just right.
I reach for your hand, but you vanish in the air,
But I’ll wait for the morning, knowing you’ll be there.
I dream about you, with your arms around,
In my heart, you’re always found.
Oh, I dream about you, in every single way,
You’re the only one I need, every day.


(Bridge)
And when I wake, the echoes of you stay,
Like the ghost of love that never fades away.
But I won’t let go, I’ll hold on tight,
Because in my heart, you’re always in sight.


(Chorus)
I dream about you, in the darkest night,
You’re the only light that feels just right.
I reach for your hand, but you vanish in the air,
But I’ll wait for the morning, knowing you’ll be there.
I dream about you, with your arms around,
In my heart, you’re always found.
Oh, I dream about you, in every single way,
You’re the only one I need, every day.


(Outro)
So I’ll close my eyes and drift away,
’Cause in my dreams, I’ll find my way to you.
In the night, you’ll always shine so true,
I’ll dream about you.

I dream about you

https://spiralizer.bandcamp.com/track/dont-give-in

On major platforms

Bandcamp

Don't Give In

[Verse 1]
Lights low, crowd loud
I’m chillin’ just blendin’ in the background
Then you walked through, whole place slowed down
Everything froze when you came ‘round

Tried to play it cool, tried to look away
But every part of me said stay
Something in the way you move
Girl, you don’t even have to say

[Pre-Chorus]
Every step, every dance  girl, you own it
Like the room knew you before the moment
Got me thinkin' this is more than chance
This is fate in a dress, in a dance

[Chorus]
Ooh girl, this feel like scene one (yeah)
First frame of the love I been missin’
One shot and you got my attention
One look got me lost, no direction
Feels like you just pressed play
And my world just changed
Oh, you the start of somethin’
Girl, you the start of somethin’

[Verse 2]
Heartbeat skippin' like a record scratch
Can’t fake what I feel when I see you pass
I ain’t in your world, not yet
But I’m tryna write the script to connect

You ain’t even speak, and you said enough
Every curve, every move just shut me up
Now I’m standin' here like “Please say somethin’”
But you already told me everything, no frontin’

[Pre-Chorus]
You got class, you got calm, you got chaos
All wrapped up like a perfect day does
Never thought I’d feel this way
But here you are, no delay

[Chorus]
Ooh girl, this feel like scene one
First frame of the love I been missin’
One shot and you got my attention
One look got me lost, no direction
Feels like you just pressed play
And my world just changed
Oh, you the start of somethin’
Girl, you the start of somethin’

[Bridge]
And I know this don’t happen every night
But you hit different, baby, no lie
You the part I never read in the lines
But now you here, and I see why


Scene one, take one
Girl, you shine like the sun
Ooh-oh, ooh-oh
You the spark, you the run
Of a story just begun

[Chorus – Outro]
Ooh girl, this feel like scene one
First frame of the love I been missin’
One shot and you got my attention
One look got me lost, no direction
Feels like you just pressed play
And my world just changed
Oh, you the start of somethin’
Girl, you the start of somethin’

Scene One

Hero

Timeline
(Verse 1)
Timeline
Can I solve the puzzle? Does the answer even exist?
Is it abstract in the making 
options, choices taken 
where’s the voices?
It’s a cruel game we’re playing, 
did we ever have a choice?
never had a choice is what I’m saying
I know, the question as well, as the answer 
in time we’ll all understand the meaning as well, 

(Chorus)
the only answer is, 
the truth is infinity, infinity is the truth, 
the answer is the question, 
and the question is the root
why so absolute 
not to mention a reason to be, 
existence is infinity, and the truth will set you free, 
never before, never before 
infinite, choices…The answer is …more!

(Verse 2)
What was done in the past
Effecting us now,
 we walk different timelines,  But they’re way ahead …how?
Time vibrates, like tectonic plates!
Given shape to our lifelines, final fate
What’s the cause of it all?
The crisis of it all,    The axis, recall
We exist,   one in all, One and all
Everything and everyone…

(Verse 3)
🎵In a constant state of time,
Doesn’t matter when or where, 
you’ve traveled the timeline, 
existence is existence,
And who are we to say,
What will happen in the future,
If we didn’t exist—- today 
…..in this timeline🎵

(Chorus)
(interlude)
(Chorus)

Timeline

Shakedown

Do-do-do-doot doot doot do-do-do-do, do-do-do-doot doot doot do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-doot doot doot do-do-do-do, do-do-do-doot-do

Jodie is a good name for people who are free, yeah
Jodie stands for freedom, whatever Jodie be
Jodie may have long hair, different coloured skin, yeah
But these things don't mean nothin' if freedom's happenin'

Ride, ride, ride on down the highway, yeah
Ride, ride, freedom's in the air
Don't cry, when livin' feels like dyin'. Sing it!
Don't cry, yeah, sing like Jodie.  Hit it!

Do-do-do-doot doot doot do-do-do-do, do-do-do-doot doot doot do-do-do-do
Do-do-do-doot doot doot do-do-do-do, do-do-do-doot-do

Ride, ride, ride on down the highway, yeah
Ride, ride, freedom's in the air
Don't cry, when livin' feels like dyin'.
Don't cry, yeah, sing like Jodie

Jodie is just people, people everywhere
Singin' out for freedom, let singin' fill the air

Ride, ride, ride on down the highway, yeah
Ride, ride, freedom's in the air
Don't cry, when livin' feels like dyin' yeah
Don't cry, yeah, sing like Jodie, come on

Ride, ride, ride on down the highway, yeah
Ride, ride, freedom's in the air.  When yeah
Don't cry, when livin' feels like dyin'.
Don't cry, yes, sing like Jodie...

Ride, ride, ride on down the highway, yeah
Ride, ride, yeah
Sing like Jodie!

V2.01M

Jodie

Only love can hurt like this rendition

Stepping up

How Long Does It Take – written by Andrea Brennan – is a song that is especially close to my heart. When I first read the lyrics, I was instantly touched and deeply inspired. I’m incredibly grateful that Andrea entrusted me with this beautiful piece. 
Dear Andrea, once again, thank you so much for your trust. It was a true joy and an honor to set your words to music.

___________________________

How Long Does It Take


Love is the captor I welcomed to find
But now that you're gone, how my heart cries
I'm surviving on memories replayed in my mind

Our home now a house, the warmth faded and gone
Death is the poison nightmares feed upon
And it's cold as Hell, yet a fire burns on

How long does it take to heal this broken heart
Piece together my world that has fallen apart
To feel once more like I did before
How long does it take to heal this broken heart

Sweet remnants of you everywhere that I look
Slippers by the bed, pink robe on a hook
Reading glasses perched on your unfinished book

Things can't dry my tears and they can't hold me tight
Things cannot rock me gently through the night
And things cannot whisper everything will be alright


How long does it take to heal this broken heart
Piece together my world that has fallen apart
To feel once more like I did before
How long does it take to heal this broken heart


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Credits:
Lyrics: Andrea Brennan
Music & Vocals: Axel Menningen

How Long Does It Take

Dream Chaser

“No One Heard Me Fall” is a raw, emotional ballad by John Lockhart that blends the storytelling heart of Ed Sheeran with the aching delivery of Dean Lewis. A quiet collapse in the dark—slow, cinematic, and devastating in its honesty.

If you like this song please share & go to all the streaming platforms and help me get it out there, please!

Support the artist: paypal.me/johnlockhartmusic

#1285472919

No One Heard Me Fall

Support John Lockhart 

Dead In My Dream

Easy now, don't let our love go wrong
I'd never hurt you, or mean you any harm
Darling can't you see

I wouldn't want to lose your love
I wouldn't want to lose your love
I couldn't stand the pain
You know it'd drive me insane
Darling I need your love
And if tomorrow would be easier for you

And there's nothing that I can say or I can do
Darling, please come home, you know
I wouldn't want to lose your love

I wouldn't want to lose your love
I couldn't stand the pain
You know it'd drive me insane
Darling I need your love

You're tellin' me that I've been foolish this time
You're tellin' me that I don't know my own mind
But darling can't you see ya know 
 
I wouldn't want to lose your love
I wouldn't want to lose your love
I couldn't stand the pain
You know it'd drive me insane

Darling I need your love (love love love love.......)
Darling I need your love (love love love love.......)
Darling I need your love (love love love love.......)

Solo

V1.06

I Wouldn't Want to Lose Your Love

4/20

*Listen w Headphones!

Kim Wexler / GTA5 Tribute 

Remixed by LS/2025.

Lovers Fast Lane - GTA5 / BCS Tribute

Where You Going Now

SteadFast

Breathe the light, soft on the sea
Dive where the sky empties
No more words are needed, only this sound
The sun is silent, the water is long

The wind is soft, the air tastes of salt
Paths without a trace, in a golden glow
The waves tell of things that pass
But everything remains if we simply stand

Sun and sea, a silent gaze
Colors flow, return
No goal, no plan, only this moment
Which calls itself like a distant promise
Sun and sea... between light

The evening falls, the hours pass
Shadows move gently, creating worlds
When I lose myself in the sound of the sea
I myself become wind and idea

Sun and sea... between light
A breath, a shimmer, a silent weight

Sun and Sea

Another outing for Gaz , Nat and myself , cracking song , we hope you like it ! Loads coming up , one a week for a while with various artists including David Dunham , Axel Menningen , Skippy , Kim and Andrea Brennan , so please stay tuned ! Me and Charlottes album links are below , thank you so much !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

And For All The Above

Collaboration
Check out AnandaTuk's music at: @user-11396379

For Some Strange Reason -With AnandaTuk

My second time to try covering my favorite John Denver song.

Country Roads - Cover by Tony

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/vhkrPdh9YgE 

If you love someone, you don't look at their past, but you try to build a happy future with them.  ❤️ Jeżeli kogoś kochasz, to nie patrzysz na Jego przeszłość, tylko starasz się zbudować z Nim szczęśliwą przyszłość.  💕  Si amas a alguien, no miras su pasado, solo intentas construir un futuro feliz con él.

If You Want Me

Written, performed, mixed and mastered by Cozmo Jethro and Nasty Tha Mc https://soundcloud.com/nasty_tha_mc
Beat by Villatic https://soundcloud.com/villatic

(Nasty Tha Mc)
It's about that time. 

(Cozmo Jethro)
Ha ha ha yea.

(Nasty Tha Mc)
Ha ha ha ha!
Let's go!

(Cozmo Jethro)
Me and Nasty back together again.
After a couple of years.
Rockin the mic
Like a couple of kids.

We’re getting older
And our bodies are changin.
But we’re still rockin the rhymes.
And doin our thing.

Shit, I can’t see the waveform on this track.
Yo Nasty, where my readers at?
I got pains in my ankle, my knee, and my butt.
But I’m still here yea rockin the cut.

Just 2 old school b boys
Who can’t get enough
Of that old school hip hop
Everybody says, what?

Now that I’m older
I’ve passed the test.
Livin life to the fullest
Mostly do what I want, yep.

I ride down the road
With my 12 inch subs
Bumpin that old school hip hop
Feelin the love.

Yea I got problems like everybody else.
But I roll with the punches
Boom bap yea!

Got lots to look forward to
And everybody knows
That at this age,
Gotta prove nothin to nobody yo.

So we’ll keep rockin the mic
And doin our thing,
Old school rap is what we bring. 

(Nasty Tha Mc)
We aint quittin, we aint stoppin.
Guess what we only gettin started.
We aint quittin, we aint stoppin.
Guess what we only gettin started.

Yo Cozmo, I'm bout to act up. (act up)
I'm bout to do what it do. Yea in the cut. (in the cut).
Like summer summertime. 
Yea, you already know. Yea alright.

Couple livin legends, just doin what it do.
In our stance, oh yea, that's true.
Some fly kicks on our feet. LIke that (like that.)
Adidas laced up like that (like that.)

Ready to go, yea prepare for more.
Yi, with a mind, that be a weapon.
Keep on steppin. On the track, (uh huh)
More Daddy than a Big Mac.

Check it out yea,
Somethin bumpin in the Cadillac.
Check it out, what it be yea.

This that smooth vibe.
This that cool vibe.
This that summer vibe.
Oh my. (oh my)

We aint quittin we aint stoppin.
Guess what, we only gettin started.
We aint quittin we aint stoppin.
Guess what, we only gettin started.

(Cozmo Jethro)
Ha ha, yea that's right.
We rockin rhymes like a meteroite.
Nasty with the vibe like Dolomite.
I'm flyin through the night, yea ready to ignite.

So to all of you, who listen to us.
We just havin fun with these cuts aw yea.
We keep doin it and doin it right.
Take you back to the old school, huh that's right. (that's right.)

(Roland VT-3 voice)
That old school summer vibe.
Cozmo and Nasty gettin live.
From the old school, stay fly.
That fresh hip hop 2025.

That Summer Vibe (feat. Nasty Tha Mc) (beat. Villatic)

Funk Yourself

Started with a few simple tracks - vocals, my Martin Acoustic, a little backing vocal, and some quiet harp texturing. Marc Elluse wrapped my tracks with his luscious guitar work and tweaked a mix that just blew my mind. I'm so very proud to be part of this project and cannot say enough about the creativity and skill Marc brought to make this a recognizable cover, but a totally unique one, as well. We didn't want a sub-par soundalike version of this Classic Rock masterpiece. MakaVox Sax (jazzy key synth) in the mix, as well. :D

Sunny Beaches Abound

Mainstreet

Main Street - HQ ReMiX Collab feat. Nemorospo (Gtrs/Prod) - Riff - Vocals, Guitar

Hi, I’m Axel.
After a longer musical hibernation, I started making music again about three years ago – and honestly, it feels amazing! I’ve been hanging around on SoundCloud for about two years now, and I’m constantly blown away by the creativity, variety, and real talent to be found here.

Music is just a hobby for me – which is exactly why I have zero ambitions to make money with it. I’m here simply because it’s fun. So, a small request: Dear annoying promoters with your shady offers – please save us both the trouble, I’m not your guy. I’m not chasing follower counts, click records, or streaming millions. Sure, I’m happy when people listen – but what I value most is connecting with a few honest musicians who feel the same way I do. Quality over quantity, you know?

I play keyboards and have already had the pleasure of creating songs together with some wonderful musicians I met right here on SoundCloud – something I’d love to keep doing. For me, collaboration and exchange are a huge part of what makes music so exciting.

Tech corner, anyone? All my tracks are produced in Cubase 13 Pro. Over time, more and more VST instruments have snuck into my setup – from Spitfire and Native Instruments to Spectrasonics and more. My go-to drum sounds usually come from Toontrack, which have become the rhythmic backbone of many of my tracks. I’ll admit it: I’ve caught a bit of a collecting bug here. Sadly, it’s eating both my wallet and my hard drive space. Will it ever stop? Probably not. 🙄

Style-wise, I love exploring different genres with no limits. For me, the goal is simple: have fun, stay inspired, and keep growing creatively. And every time I stumble upon a track here on SoundCloud that really moves me – the kind of song you’d probably never hear on the radio – it feels like discovering a hidden treasure.

I’m really glad you found my channel – and I hope my music brings you as much joy as it brings me when I create it.

Visit me also on Youtube:
 https://youtube.com/@axelmenningen?si=c01MyCiAEs39qZPZ

On Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/axel_menningen_music/


