Interesting stuff David.  Who's involved so far and are there more parts to follow?

I bought a 12-string for the first time in my life - had a little play around. I just love that ringing jangly sound. 
And repetitive mantric devotionals are great to listen to as well!

My Grace Is Enough (Brian Peters)

My grace is enough for you
My grace is enough for you
For all that you do
And all you go though
My grace is enough for you

Look A Little Higher (Brian Peters)

Look a little higher than your dreams
Look a little higher than your times
Look a little higher than your schemes
Look a little higher than your mind
Look a little higher than your will
Keep on looking unto the hills

Look a little higher than your power
Look a little higher than your plans
Look a little higher than your strength
Look a little higher than your hands
Look a little higher than your skill
Keep on looking unto the hills

Look a little higher than your silver
Look a little higher than your gold
Look a little higher than your barns
Look a little higher than your folds
Look a little higher than your fields
Keep on looking unto the hills

My Grace Is Enough • Look A Little Higher

"Love Begins" is a powerhouse track where soaring female vocals meet the infectious beats of pop, R&B, electronic dance, and house. With lyrics that inspire you, it offers a sultry, energetic, and euphoric experience. This sparkling, epic anthem flows seamlessly, driving the listener through a luxurious soundscape. It's the perfect backdrop for moments when you're ready to embrace the thrilling, pulsing heart of life and love.

Love Begins

Call Me

Wrote this little singalong many years ago for a fellow Soundclouder who was feeling a bit low. 
My daughter was in her early teens when she took the lead vocals, and my son was pre-teen.
I’m hugely indebted to the supremely talented Russ Sinfield for taking time out to mix and master this little pick-me-up - thanks a ton, mate, I’m really very grateful. (https://soundcloud.com/russell-sinfield #chaoscookhouse)
Enjoy!

Levana: Lead vox, bvs
Jehan: Bvs
Me: the rest
Russ Sinfield: Mix and mastering

Singing The Song (Brian Peters)

Looking for a brighter day
To come and wash your worries away
Hey come on now, come on

Searching for a bluer sky
And you don’t know the reason why
Hey come on now, come on

*You got to keep on holding on
You got to keep your spirit strong
You got to keep on singing the song
And it won’t be long*

Looking for that ray of hope
And finding that it’s hard to cope
Hey come on now, come on

Wishing on a shooting star
Trying to figure who you are
Hey come on now, come on

Well I ain’t walking in your shoes
And we all carry our own blues

Singing The Song

Fantasy for Guitars

Lumen Festival

Hello fellow SoundClouders! It's been a long time since I last uploaded a track, this one came out of nowhere today while improvising and thought I'd share it. Enjoy!

Ventures Woven - Piano Improvisation

Here's a new song. The only explanation I can find is I've been binge-watching Downton Abbey.

Remember Me

What if I promised everything?
You’ll be queen, I don’t have to be king
You can see the world on your own
Climb your mountains alone
But remember me, remember this ring

Remember me, remember

What if mine is the best offer you get?
Heaven forbid, years from now you’re not married yet
My treasure, my land
Is slipping through your hands
What if today is your deepest regret?

So remember me, remember

What if we indulged our wanderlust?
It isn’t right that here they’re down on us
In another time and place
Only sunshine no disgrace
Will you dream my dreams or will they be dust?

Will you remember me, remember
Remember me, remember
Remember me, remember


Remember Me

There was a song about Van Gogh. Another about L S Lowry in the same decade. Painter songs are a little niche in the market I was tempted to explore. The guts of this one were written a few years before Scottish artist Jack Vettriano passed away in Nice in March 2025 but his death sent me back to what I'd written before and made me think I must try harder for the guy. He was a complicated fellow - stung more deeply than perhaps he liked to admit by the fact the art cognoscenti didn't take him very seriously. Anyway, this isn't necessarily his story - I know some of the facts, not all - really just an observer's imagining of it. He once did a picture called Genevieve Smoking a Cigarette, by the way. I figured maybe he had a notion for her.

Many thanks - as ever - to Jen Young for sorely appreciated BVs.

Genevieve 

One day you wake up, can't see past the wallpaper
You hate your whole life, furthermore
You climb inside a painting, it's been a blast
But I’ll have to see you later
Into the picture and out the door

Old lady checks the rooms, even the cellar
There's no sign
Calls her best friend Gen, says you've gone
Your finger's at your lips, you say don't tell her
I just need more time
To paint Genevieve with her stockings on

Genevieve - a dream at the railway station
Come up and light her cigarette
Sardonic, serene like she’s onto something                         
But nobody’s told you yet
Genevieve
Genevieve
You won’t forget

You always wondered how it would be
to pay for action
You show them your money and you feast your eyes
You bring along a picture for them to see
New transaction
Sleep with whoever you immortalise

You landed on your feet Jack, what a player
I'm not joking
They're queuing down the hall like you won't believe
You ask their names, but they don't care,
Whatever you're smoking
You say I think I'll call you Genevieve

Genevieve - a dream …

Years go by, you've painted them all
Made your millions
But there’s no ivory tower for you
Museum guys won’t take your calls
You’re just a civilian
If you wanna paint then you’re welcome to 

One day you wake up, you wonder  
Why am I lonely
Where's my companion at? When did she leave?
What did I file that old picture under? 
Oh, if only …
Climb out of the canvas, Genevieve

Genevieve - a dream ...

Genevieve

I wanted try something vaguely apocalyptic. Please don't have nightmares. 

Getting Hurt

Bad men'll come
They always do
Gonna give you fruit
You're gonna chew

That little heart
This soft tissue
Gonna be like bone when
They're done with you

It's in the wind
Storm's coming in
You can't begin to know

You're on the list
They grab your wrist
And then they kiss you slow

Is everybody here for getting hurt?
I don't want to see you getting hurt

First the leaves, then
Whole trees will fall
Angels gonna slide
Down the walls

It's no good hiding
Curling up in a ball
Evil's putting on
Its overalls

That's how it's done
Crack of a gun
They're already on your case

They're at the door
Coming through the floor
And every pore of your face

Is everybody here for getting hurt?
I don't see want to see you getting hurt

Getting Hurt (remix)

Very Early Draft from Submissions so far......

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Barclaybunch (aka David Barclay) is a singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist from Wales.  Influenced by many different types of music, culminating in his own style.  Since being saved on 12th August 2018 I now write Christian Worship Music, for His Glory.

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