Erst war mir die Verbindung nicht klar zwischen der Musik und der Idee, der Friedensfeier nach langem Krieg. Aber ich denke (für mich), daß dein Stück eine Art "Entblößung" wiedergibt, einen "Rückfall" in einen Urzustand der "Glücklichkeit", des Befreitseins von ideologien, von allen Zwängen. Die "primitive",  unbefangene Freude über uns und die Welt, zu der (Freude) wir zurückfinden müssen. Die Freiheit zusein, wie man ist. Keine wirkliche Melodie, eher ein Rumalbern. Keine feinen Sounds, eher ein Genuschel, Rumblabbern. Keine festhaltende Rhythmik, eher freies Schweben nach vorne, zur Seite. Erstrebenswerter End/Anfangszustand irgendwie. Für mich ein "philosophisches Stück" über Freiheit. :)

A deepfelt played Peace Ceremony....a wonderful tribute to Peace in music and art. Thank you, thank you.

very nice track, with a wonderful jazz base, and an exceptional touch of improvisation

Initially with such invention and a unique dynamic, but once my ears became accustomed to it (on second listen), it actually felt very natural and organic (truly World music). Thanks for sharing Axel, have a great weekend too my friend.

So cool, I wish this was a recording my voice dropped two octaves

jazz rapunga whakaaro

An extract of "Tropical Drink"
Guitars, bass, drum edit: Ax.W.

Find the full duo version with Cheryl Pyle's amazing flute performance:
https://soundcloud.com/axelweis/axwwhynotduocheryl

Tropical Drink, short

"A Love Like No Other"

Recollections of flowing memories from when you entered my life
Your long black flowing hair & those beckoning eyes that still call me
It was obvious that we were never through which is why I returned
And in this world, who could ever say they knew of romance like this?
A Love Like No Other

Am deeply sorry for the pain I caused from an addiction that destroyed me
You were always the one & I struggled to cope with all I could not say
As time slowly passes by, I know in my heart you will be back in my arms one day
A Love Like No Other, a girl that gave me a reason to smile
A Love Like No Other, the connection of two souls that become one

Shane Beck (The Last American Poet)

1 - A Love Like No Other - Shane Beck

Ode to Gabriela Mistral © 2025 Pamela Illanes - Tatsuoka, All Right  Reserved
Piano: Pamela Illanes - Tatsuoka

Ode to Gabriela Mistral (Live)

music: mike brosco
image: suzanne rinehart / mike brosco

Downturn

Cover
You started Laughing - Supertramp - Rick Davies -1975

When you're in heaven what you gonna do?
You're gonna sit around a cloud and say
"Hey what a lovely view"

Is there a reason why you're like you are?
Is there a reason you'll be leaving?
Is my love out of season?
I wouldn't mind but to me that is treason

You started laughing
When I held you in my arms
You started leaving
When I told you of my charms

I was in love with you
And then you said we're through
And then I said boo hoo

Was my tie not on straight?
Was it something I ate?

You Started Laughing

This song is actually more of a poem. But I only realized that when I tried to set the text to music after I had written it. 
"I count on you" is a song written as a heartfelt thank-you to the quiet companions in our lives — those who stand by us when times get tough. 
Sometimes, these are the people who understand us without needing many words. Sometimes, they are the loyal, four-legged friends who remain by our side through the years. And sometimes, it’s a spiritual presence that carries us through our darkest moments.

This song is about that steady, silent presence — the comforting feeling of not being alone. It reminds us how much strength can be found simply in being there for one another. Some call it friendship, others call it love — some believe it is God. Ultimately, it’s about connection, trust, and the quiet certainty: I can count on you.

A heartfelt thank-you to Andreas and Colter, who deeply inspired me in the creation of this song.

It would mean a lot to me if this song finds a place in your heart and uplifts you when you listen.



I count on you

When everything inside goes quiet,
and I don't know what to do,
when every step feels heavy,
somehow – there’s you.
You never asked for answers,
you just stood there by my side.
In a time that felt so broken,
you were my piece of light.

I count on you 
when the fire’s burning low.
When I feel like fading,
you’re the one who still knows.
I count on you –
not 'cause you're loud or strong,
but 'cause you stay,
when everything feels wrong.

You held my silence gently,
carried every flaw I had.
You saw the parts I couldn’t show,
and never said it’s bad.
You never needed big ideas,
you just showed up as you are.
And in the middle of the night,
you were my northern star.

I count on you 
when hope has gone to hide.
When the world gets smaller,
you still stay by my side.
I count on you 
no questions, no disguise.
You’re the quiet truth
in a world of little lies.

And if the day should ever come
when you can’t hold it all alone –
I’ll be the one who holds you back,
like you have always done.

I count on you 
And you can lean on me
We carry what the other can´t
And set each other free
I count on you 
and hope you feel it too.
Through every broken piece,
I’ve found a friend in you.


Lyrics/Vocals/Music: Axel Menningen

I Count On You

“I read that “Teenage Dirtbag” was recorded in a house basement. I was inspired. This song is a reflection of the excitement I got back in the day as a new young musician in a band where you had no budget, loaded in to a run down studio, pressed record and left the session hours later with a raw final mix on CD. It was amazing. I wanted to get back to that in sound and spirit and to capture it I used my fantastic rusty stringed, completely tuned by ear £65 Stratocaster copy with little post production editing or mixing. When tracking I had early Foo Fighters and “Clarity/Static Prevails” era Jimmy Eat World in mind. Like those early days this was written/recorded/mixed in a few hours. “college rock.” centres around a person finding solace in music and guitar and considers the decline of guitar in mainstream music today, is nostalgic about the impact of guitar bands and USA radio college Rock music in the 1990’s and simply gets back to that optimism of JUST ROCKING OUT.” 

college rock.  

Take me back to my old room in the city
Looking back it was all so s****y
How did I survive? I played guitar until 2am 
My radio music pulled me through and then I would do it all again 

It’s a miracle that guitar is around today
Maybe I’m cynical
No one wants to strum and play
Got Wheatus in my memory
Third Eye Blind patches on my jeans
Blink bleeding out my eardrums 
College Rock come back and save me 

Take me back
Come save me
College rock 

© heart house and the new kindness. 2025

Written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by heart house and the new kindness. 
Mastered by DOLBY

college rock.

Composed, played & produced by http://www.StanLeonard.com
I've been working on this instrumental since March. You can see me practicing an earlier (and slightly faster) version here on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/reel/DHbWh7HNPEw/

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This piece is about how life is like the ocean...Sometimes it’s calm and clear… other times, wild and unpredictable. You can’t fight the waves, but you can learn to ride them. Thanks for listening and sharing 🙏
Ambient Acoustic Guitar
Chill Guitar Instrumental

Waves (solo guitar)

"Above all birds, the hummingbird gives me the feeling of the mystery and the wonder of life." - Gladys Taber

A short improvisation inspired by our first visiting hummingbird of the season. ☺️

The Hummingbird

"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it." - Roald Dahl

“He does not despise real woods because he has read of enchanted woods; the reading makes all real woods a little enchanted.” - C.S. Lewis, On Stories: And Other Essays on Literature

The Enchanted Hour

'In An Altruistic Manner' An Alternative Acid Jazz track.

Dont Smudge The Ink

In An Altruistic Manner

• music & art: ax.w. • (the art detail is from my painting "table of the elements of mind") 
this tune is part II of my philosophy jazz series - listen to part I here: https://soundcloud.com/axelweis/apriori

"all our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. there is nothing higher than reason." (immanuel kant)

• more: 
- www.weiss-haenitsch.de
- https://soundcloud.com/axelweis
- www.axelweis.bplaced.net/wordpress
- www.youtube.com/user/azzelweit
- https://hearthis.at/axelweiss

more

Aposteriori

• 'hohoutia te rongo' means to make peace and to hold it forever (in māori) • 

Guitar, ring modulator, art: Ax.W.
Artvideo: https://youtu.be/grvWrAQp5Pg

••• moe ahau o te loa neke o te mutunga te rangimarie pūmau i muri i te pakanga roa i roto i te tawhito moana ki te tonga ••• i dreamed of a moving peace ceremony after a long time of war in the ancient south seas ••• ich träumte von einer bewegenden friedensfeier nach einer langen zeit des krieges in der alten südsee ••• 

• more 
- http://soundcloud.com/axelweis
- www.weiss-haenitsch.de/AxW.html
- www.axelweis.bplaced.net/wordpress
- www.youtube.com/user/azzelweit

hohoutia te rongo

Guitar, bass, drum edit., art - Ax.W.

Duo version with Cheryl Pyle on our last album 'a+c+out':
https://soundcloud.com/axelweis/in-time-duo
https://soundcloud.com/axelweis/sets/new-album

•••

More music like this:
@axelweis
www.weiss-haenitsch.de/AxW.html
www.axelweis.bplaced.net/wordpress
www.youtube.com/user/azzelweit
www.facebook.com/AxelWeissMusicianProfile
www.reverbnation.com/axelweiss
www.fandalism.com/axw
hearthis.at/axelweiss

In Time

Music & art: Ax.W.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS8TO77EWo8&list=PL71FB6E16D4371C72&index=1

Tomorrow, maybe

Making music, mainly with guitar. In the past (70s/80s) a lot, now from time to time. My paintings correspond to the music. You are welcome to listen and to enjoy if you like, if you can. Peace, Axel

hohoutia te rongo

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