So wonderful melody - lovely music play - and - what a wonderful voice!

Wow wounderful melody, great song and instrumental. Nice collab and work 👍 👏

beautyful track and what a voice , top :-)

Haven't heard this for a while , what a stunning track , so beautiful !

Related tracks: As I Lose My Self Again

PASACANA

“Livid”
Dreamy LoFi/ambient track from our Eastern LoFi Lab.
Cover pic: Arpad Kajel www.facebook.com/arpikirandul

Livid

No Way Out The Remix

NITB - ATONAL MACHINE

An experiment: 

Dark ambience surrounds the sounds

The disparate sounds and jarring changes reflect 

the increasing dissonance 

between the system and its users,

between a society and its citizens..

A Cybernetic Hypothesis: An Experiment

Hello everyone, 
I was thrilled from the very beginning when I heard the music of Sarah Paradise-Brown. Now I am not only very excited but also honored because Sarah entrusted me with my favorite song of hers to compose an orchestral arrangement. You can now hear the result of our collaboration.

The song is about the medicine that everyone needs to survive. 

Enjoy listening to the song and don't forget: 

“Love is all you need”.

This song is also available on youtube:
https://youtu.be/HBtw5g-iB6A?si=P1cykcP8U5Dgh6Ee

Credits:

      Lyrics, Piano, Vocals: Sarah Paradise-Brown
Orchestral Arrangement: Axel Menningen

Visit Sarah's profile for more fantastic music from her:
https://on.soundcloud.com/aUdCKRxsvgucVSH66

The Medicine I Need (feat. Sarah Paradise-Brown)

Cast of characters:

Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – backup organs (Wurlitzer and B3), VST steel drums, vocals, lyrics, composition, production, mix     
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- Yamaha Genos 2 electric piano voice and lead organ
Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – Epiphone Les Paul electric guitar
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Fender Custom Shop Telecaster electric guitar and mastering
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and percussion
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass

This song began with Mark, who fleshed out the entire thing, from the rhythm section, to the organ that you hear in there, to the lyrics and vocals, before he laid it on the rest of us. We all got a chuckle from the tongue in cheek humor of the lyrics, and were excited to work on a song about an anachronistic adventure of a soulful caveman. 
  Ken was first up with his version of the the beat, finding the soul in the rhythm. Josh was next up, of course, using his "normie" bass for the his version of the line. Once the rhythm section was in place, it was JJ's turn to shine, adding his slick, soulful e. piano to the mix. 
  Now that they had a solid foundation on which to play, Stephen and Tez added their guitar magic to the mix. Stephen with the rhythm and the fills, and Tez with the ripping solo at the end. Mark also added the festive VST steel drums that you hear throughout at this point, too. Now that the music was laid down, he perfected his awesome vocals to complete it.
  It was in the can at that point, and just needed Mark to throw a pro sounding mix on it. Then, Stephen mastered it in his always expert way to finish it off.
  Mark wanted to record an old skool classic Soul song (a la Al Green), which he did, all on his own. But then, once he unleashed it onto the EC gang for their interpretation, they ran with it in a whole new, almost tropical direction, and it was decided to release 2 versions of the song, both of which you can find on Mark's page. Stephen does double duty on guitar for both versions. 
  This was a real team effort, even though it's really Mark's baby. The Eclectic Collective has many different methods of creating music. This one was a great exercise in trying to bring about Mark's vision. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Original lyrics by mistermark:

Walking through this concrete jungle
I’m just trying to stay out of the way 
just me and ol’ Rex, my furry companion 
we been fielding funky looks all day
then somebody saw me kicking rocks with my bare toes
he said buddy have you lost your way?
then I sat right down and I started to cry
and this is what I had to say…

I’m a caveman, I can’t catch a break
everybody says I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say 

Sittin’ in my man cave watching the clock crawl
there's nothing good on my tv 
my big grubby hands can’t flip thru the channels
i cant even hold a cup of tea
I was chatting on the phone making plans with a lady
a little bit of company
but my date split QUICK when I opened the door
man I wonder what’s wrong with me

I’m a caveman, I can’t catch a break now
the ladies say I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say

The big city’s fine but something’s on my mind
I feel a little incomplete
I miss my old club, for rustling up some grub
and the touch of grass below my feet
I’ve been around longer than all your creation, 
like the rocks and trees and streams
I wanna get back home, where forever I’ll roam
even if it’s only in my dreams

I’m a caveman
I can’t catch a break 
everybody says I’m so passé 
I’m a caveman, it’s too much to take
I’m ancient history or so they say

I’m a caveman, 
must be come kinda mistake
everybody says I’m so passé 
well I’m a - a caveman
It’s too much to take
but I’m gunna get back some day

Caveman - The Eclectic Collective

Gaz Brownie:  Lyrics, Melody, Vocals
Ben Juul:  Drums, Mix & Master at Tone Hill, NY
Dirk Taubenheim:  Guitars, Bass at Vestervang, DK

Thanks so much for this brilliant collab, Gaz! I' m more than happy!

Whiteheat Happiness  ft. GAZ BROWNIE

BRAND NEW official STA track called "As i lose my self again".
This is one will be featured on the upcoming sophomore album of Shock the Algorithm, that will be on Synthwave Rock style from now on!Hope u enjoy the new band profile and Merry Christmas my friends!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/1lXDbsvZ2OQ
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lyrics:
Hear my body scream, hear my soul is weak, i can't control anymore
i tried to set it free, i tried to tame this freak, but it's up to self control

and i will never learn and trust is hard to earn
as i lose my self again...

Bright lights calling me, neon life sets me free and i am right here to stay
The sun rise up again and i still understand the dues we have to pay
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(p) & (c) STA, 2024-25.

As I Lose My Self Again

Is My Name Stan.mp3

AMERICAN MESSIAHS

Goodnight.WAV

“Still I Shine” is a gentle and melancholic ballad about self-worth, resilience, and quiet strength in the face of judgment and insecurity. The lyrics follow the emotional journey of someone who has long been hurt by criticism and social pressure, yet chooses to hold on to their inner light. Each verse reflects moments of vulnerability, from struggling with self-image to overcoming feelings of isolation. The chorus, soft and emotional, affirms that true beauty and strength come from within and cannot be erased by harsh words. As the song progresses, it builds a sense of quiet empowerment, culminating in a hopeful message: even in darkness, the narrator continues to shine.


[Title: “Still I Shine”]

[instrumental intro – soft piano and ambient textures (0:00–0:34)]

[verse 1]
I hear the words they throw at me,
Like arrows dressed in honesty.
They think they know what I should be—
Their whispers echo constantly.
But in the quiet, I still breathe,
And find a truth they’ll never see.

[instrumental 1 – light guitar picking, gentle background harmonies]

[verse 2]
The mirror's cold and unforgiving,
Reflecting scars instead of living.
But I’m not broken, just still healing,
My heart is tired but it’s still feeling.
Their laughter tried to dim my light,
But stars are born in deepest night.

[chorus]
You can’t erase what lives inside,
No cruel word will make me hide.
I’m not your version of “enough,”
But I am made of softer stuff.
And even when the shadows fall—
Still I shine through it all.

[instrumental 2 – subtle strings swell and fade]

[verse 3]
I used to shrink so I’d fit in,
Wore silence like a second skin.
But now I sing through all the doubt,
With shaky voice, I’m coming out.
I’m not ashamed of who I am—
A quiet soul, a rising flame.

[interlude – distant background vocals, ambient reverb tones]

[verse 4]
They paint my flaws in shades of wrong,
But every crack just makes me strong.
Their standards never felt like home,
So I have learned to stand alone.
And when I break, I bloom again—
A wildflower in the rain.

[chorus]
You can’t erase what lives inside,
No cruel word will make me hide.
I’m not your version of “enough,”
But I am made of softer stuff.
And even when the shadows fall—
Still I shine through it all.

[instrumental 4 – extended instrumental with cinematic piano build-up, soft strings and layered ambient textures (slow crescendo, 0:20–0:50)]

[bridge]
Let them talk, let them stare,
Their words won’t strip the love I wear.
I’m not afraid to feel it all—
The rise, the sting, the gentle fall.

[instrumental 5 – piano and soft drum heartbeat]

[reprise – softly sung chorus with vocal layering]
You can’t erase what lives inside,
No cruel word will make me hide.
Still I shine through it all.

[instrumental outro – fading piano and ambient hush]

Still I Shine

Echoes Of Us VI

“He Lied in F Minor”
(slow soul confession — minimal, aching, unflinching)

[Verse 1 – DEINE Stimme]
That single note is hangin’
In the air between the lies
And for the first time, darlin’
I don’t even wanna cry
Your breathing has a rhythm
That was never meant for me
It's the sound of someone peaceful
Who was never truly free

[Pre-Chorus]
And the velvet feels like sandpaper
And your skin feels like a room
I just rented for an hour
To escape a bigger tomb

[Chorus]
He lied in F minor
But he never played the chord
Just a single, lonely promise
That my heart could not afford
Yeah, he lied in F minor
With a touch that felt so true
But the saddest note, my darling,
Was the one he left for you

[Verse 2]
The silence ain’t romantic—
It’s a spotlight on the cracks
I’m staring at your shoulder blades
Like I could take the truth back
You dream like you got nothin’
Buried under your regret
But I hear the tremble in your breath
Like a debt you still don't get

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Your hands were made for music
But they only played my skin
No harmony, no melody—
Just the ache of where you’ve been

[Chorus]
He lied in F minor
With a whisper sweet as sin
Played my body like a piano
But never let the song begin
Yeah, he lied in F minor
And I sang along, too proud
But the quiet note he left me
Was the only one allowed

[Bridge – stripped back, nearly a cappella]
There’s a difference between broken
And just never really whole
You weren’t a thief, my love—
Just someone without a soul

[Final Chorus – barely sung, more like spoken truth]
He lied in F minor
And it echoed through my chest
Like a hymn without a heaven
Or a vow without a rest
No crescendo, no closure
Just a dissonant goodbye
He lied in F minor—
And I still don’t know why.

[Outro – one last broken F note on the piano, let it ring]

He Lied in F Minor

Heavy Punk Rock 'n' Roll band turns into Synthwave nowadays! Brand NEW album "Ultraviolet Cosmos" available NOW!

Hi, I’m Axel.
After a long break, I started making music again two years ago – and it feels amazing. I’ve been on SoundCloud for a year now and I’m truly inspired by the diversity and talent that can be found here. I play keyboards and have already had the pleasure of creating songs together with wonderful musicians I met right here on SoundCloud – and I’d love to keep making music with others.
I enjoy exploring different styles and genres. My goal is simply to have fun with music, be inspired by others, and continue to grow creatively.
I’m constantly amazed by the incredibly beautiful music I discover here – the kind of songs you probably wouldn’t hear on the radio. And every time I come across a track that really moves me, it’s a great moment.
Now I’m curious to know what you think of my music – thanks for being here!

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

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




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