I suggest you back off the compression on the drums: they're really pumping in a bad way

A very nice intro riff, sets the tone properly

Beating the edge of time and space itself

damn! :0 piano was going nuts! sooo good!! 👍🏻

This song rules! That freaking back and forth with vocals and the atmosphere of synths and guitar gives the chills! Love it

Beating Edge

'Stratocaster Dreams'

A collection of ideas and melodies over a very modal piece written by Ry Schaworski and Dan van den Berg
Ry Schaworski is based in New Zealand and Dan van den Berg is based in the Netherlands. 
You can check out Dans music also on Soundcloud:

https://soundcloud.com/danarchx

Dan is an amazing player in many genres including flamenco style also

Enjoy the dream like structure with a taste of New Zealand  and the Netherlands :)

Stratocaster Dreams

'Stratocaster Dreams' Ry S & Dan van den Berg

A very heartfelt and personal song, dedicated to those who are no longer with us. We've all lost someone we love, and with this song, we tried to translate that feeling into words and music.
For you, who have returned to being what you were before you were born! Thank you for helping us become who we are.❤️
https://www.tiktok.com/@beatingedge/video/7423058230705769761
https://ffm.to/memories-of_you
Released on major streaming platforms on September 9, 2024.
©2024 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

In the silence of the night
I feel your presence near
A love that's so profound
A bond that's crystal clear
Every note that I play
Every word that I sing
Is a tribute to your spirit
Like an angel's whispering

I remember your touch
So gentle and so kind
Your voice like a lullaby
Forever in my mind
Though you're no longer here
Your love will never die
With every song I write
You'll be right by my side

Oh
These memories of you
They carry me on
Through the darkest of nights
And the breaking of dawn
With every word I sing
And every note I play

In the echoes of the past
I find solace in your embrace
Your essence lingers on
In every melody I chase
Through the shadows of the night
Your spirit guides my way
In the depths of my soul
Your love will always stay

In the echoes of the past
I find solace in your embrace
Your essence lingers on
In every melody I chase
Through the shadows of the night
Your spirit guides my way
In the depths of my soul
Your love will always stay

I see you in the stars above
And in the whispers of the breeze
Your memory's a beacon
That guides me through the seas
Though time may pass us by
And seasons come and go
Your love remains eternal
A flame that continues to glow

Oh
These memories of you
They carry me on
Through the darkest of nights
And the breaking of dawn
With every word I sing
And every note I play
I'll keep your memory alive
In my heart you'll forever stay

You will live forever
in my mind
and in my heart 

Oh
These memories of you
They carry me on
Through the darkest of nights
And the breaking of dawn
With every word I sing
And every note I play
I'll keep your memory alive

In my heart
you’ll forever
stay

Memories of you

Memories of You

!! Snippet !!

3.Stock Record - Beats & Rhymes Vol.1 

Am 30.08.2024 kommt der neue 3.Stock Record Labelsampler. 12 Tracks und jede Menge heisse Beats & Rhymes.
Hungrige Künstler und Fette Features.

Hamburg ist im Haus Digga :)

3.Stock Record - Beats & Rhymes Vol.1 (Labelsampler Snippet)

Surprise, surprise!
We had a couple of recordings set aside from mid-June, and in the meantime, a lot of other projects were spinning around in our heads. So, instead of tossing them out, we blended them with some crazy sounds here and there.
And so, here it is, the first instrumental track from Beating Edge!
©2024 Beating Edge

Throught the Darkness (Descent and Ascent) [Instrumental]

Through The Darkness (Descent And Ascent) [Instrumental]

OK, October is the month of Halloween, and this track is what happens when you spend the night trying to create something on theme... basically, a scary track in the qualitative sense.😅 But, since we found it kind of fun, we kept it. And it paves the way for the Halloween-themed tracks that will follow ( https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/night-of-the-pumpkin-strangers, https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/haunted-cycle, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDb6G-QKLRU and https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/zombie-chef-supreme).🤪 So, consider it as an appetizer!😉
©2024 Beating Edge

Spooktober

Spooktober (Instrumental)

MIX: Jack Holston

LYRIC
First cup of the day
There’s more on the way 
I call it brain fuel
Yes I got your text 
Read it and then next
I check my schedule 
Oh busy busy man that I am
I think that I can work you in
I was gonna swim a lap
Maybe take a nap
But it’s all tentative till then

First glass of the night 
Want both red and white
So I choose rose
Yes I saw that wink
It made me start to think
Do I have time to play
Well busy busy man I may be
I think that I can spare an hour
First let me grab a snack
Then I’ll be right back
After I hit the shower 
Then all I have to do is be with you

At this point in time
I’ve realized that I’m 
Way past overdue
Let’s lay down the facts 
To die and to pay tax
That’s all it comes down to
Yeah busy busy as life finds me
Honey can you read the room
The dog can’t walk itself
Cat knocked stuff off the shelf
I got to go get the broom 
Then all I have to do is be with you 
All I have to do is be where you are
Here and now
Not now and then
Anytime
Just say when

Oh busy busy I’m pretending 
Got paperwork stacked in piles
It’s the kind of mess
I should sweep off the desk
And I can’t concentrate
It all just has to wait
Since I caught one of your smiles
So all I have to do is be with you

All I Have To Do

https://ffm.to/the-hunter
A relentless journey of vengeance and redemption, this song tells the story of a fearless warrior battling through realms of darkness to reclaim a sacred land. With a heart ablaze and ancient power in hand, the Hunter rises from the ashes, confronting monstrous foes and bending reality itself. This track embodies the indomitable spirit of those who fight against all odds to free the world from the clutches of evil.
From the album 'Metal Edge'.
Released on major streaming platforms on October 10, 2024.
©2024 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

In the silence of the night, shadows start to rise
Ripped from the soil, under foreign skies
Taken to a fortress, where the monsters feed
On the souls of the lost, in their endless greed

In the silence of the night, shadows start to rise
Ripped from the soil, under foreign skies
Taken to a fortress, where the monsters feed
On the souls of the lost, in their endless greed

Blood and fire in the void, hunter in the fray
I rise from the ashes, to fight another day
Through the gates of madness, where reality bends
I’ll tear through the darkness, 'til this slaughter ends

In the heart of the beast, the cries fill the air
Screams of suffering, in a place of despair
But within me, there's a blaze, ancient power in my hand
I'll break these chains of horror, reclaim my sacred land

In the heart of the beast, the cries fill the air
Screams of suffering, in a place of despair
But within me, there's a blaze, ancient power in my hand
I'll break these chains of horror, reclaim my sacred land

In the heart of the beast, the cries fill the air
Screams of suffering, in a place of despair
Echoes of suffering, in a place of despair
In this place, another day

In the heart of the beast, the cries fill the air
Echoes of suffering, in a place of despair
But within me, there's a blaze, ancient power in my hand
I'll break these chains of horror, 'til this slaughter ends

With each enemy slain, my power will grow
Their reign of terror meets its final throe
Voices of the old ones, whisper in my ear
Unleash your wrath upon them, make them taste the fear

In the lair of the fiend, where their gods reside
I bring the storm of vengeance, with my spirit as my guide
For every fallen comrade, for every sacred tree
I’ll wage this war unending, until the world is free

Blood and fire in the void, hunter in the fray
I rise from the ashes, to fight another day
Through the gates of madness, where reality bends
I’ll tear through the darkness, 'til this slaughter ends

Blood and fire in the void, hunter in the fray
I rise from the ashes, to fight another day
Through the gates of madness, where reality bends
I’ll tear through the darkness, 'til this slaughter ends

I am the fury, I am the flame
The fiends fall before me, cursed be their name
With earth beneath my feet, and stars in my sight
I’ll conquer the heavens, I am the warrior of the night

Metal Edge

The Hunter

Cry me a river (cover) version Ella Fitzgerald

4ever and 1day (2005) 
A vibrant and energetic trance song
Inspired by early 2000s acid trance, "4ever and 1day" is a driven, positive and energetic song that embraces happiness, freedom and love. With its simple yet catchy melody, "4ever and 1day" radiates joy and delivers a nostalgic nod to acid trance.

This original mix is influenced by trance classics from the 1990s.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, production, synthesizers, mixing

4ever and 1day

Catharsis

Me lost too

Watch the 📹Video: https://youtu.be/PhE7afina30👈
Lyrics interpretation, here: https://beatingedge.blogspot.com/2025/08/vacant-stares-interpretation-of-lyrics.html
Here we are with our last track of the month.
Lately, Carl @thebeautifuldark has been working on some important projects to raise awareness about the indiscriminate use of AI in the world of art. This track came from deep conversations between us, exploring themes of identity, authenticity, and the growing trend of music that’s “AI-made” but never truly felt or played.

Vacant Stares is a cryptic, cult-like vision of a digital future, where prompters replace creators, and artistic expression is reduced to hollow commands.
Blank stares. Selfish prayers. Fake songs for simulated feelings.
This track is a warning. A question. A reversed ritual.
It asks you: who are you, when you no longer use your own voice?

The song is divided into two parts:

Beating Edge's part:
It’s gothic, cinematic, full of ritualistic and unsettling imagery. The atmosphere evokes abandoned temples, secret cults, carved symbols… with that sense of existential disorientation like “they’re initiating me into something but I don’t know what.”
It feels like a lucid nightmare or a hallucination induced by an intelligence simulating spirituality.
Carl’s part:
More brutal, direct, anti-establishment. Almost a rap/spoken-word poem loaded with accusations towards those who use AI in a sterile, heartless way. “Selfish prayers / Fake / Unfair” hit like punches in the gut in just four words. It’s the awakening from hypnosis.

Let’s reflect! And use AI as a tool to amplify art, not to replace it!
Love you all!🫶

Lyrics:

(Tom)

Veil of whispers, carved in stone
Guiding hands, but I'm alone
Golden masks and hollow eyes
Chanting words that crystallize

Candles flicker, shadows climb
Marble echoes bend through time
Steps resound in hollow halls
Silent lips behind the walls

And they move like ghosts through the fevered air
With their silver robes and their vacant stares
Do I kneel, do I run, do I play along?
Or is this the place where I belong?

Smoke is rising, threads unwind
Painted symbols twist my mind
Fingers trace the silent vow
No way back, it's over now

And they move like ghosts through the fevered air
With their silver robes and their vacant stares
Do I kneel, do I run, do I play along?
Or is this the place where I belong?

A voice like thunder in my head
Tells me secrets left unsaid
A crimson door, a silver knife
A choice to stay or trade my life

Lights go dim, the world dissolves
A hollow chant, a fate evolves
In the mirror, I can't see
Is that me, or what's left of me?

(Carl - The Beautiful Dark)

Vacant stares
Selfish prayers
Fake
Unfair

Unnatural wear
Expressionless
Ghost digital smile
Simulated pain
You making fake dog pile

Guesses pluggs in
Self matrix is made
Showing young kids
Their artist mind grave

Not on our watch
Sing your own feeling
Talk your reflections
Save children's true meanings

Feeding them new
They'll amplify this
They'll stay plugged out
All now's reminisce

Prompters, have that reckoning
With fake thoughts you feeding

Respect the souls of past inspire
Their spirit will help you transcend the mire

Vacant Stares

Official Music Video

Hi everyone! Since it’s Sunday and we happened to meet in the studio to say goodbye to each other, we realized completely by chance that we’ve uploaded 98 tracks on SoundCloud. So we decided to release a chiptune track to mark number 99, and then come back with the 100th song!😉

We’ll still be online for a few more hours, then we’ll take a break from SoundCloud for a while. We can’t say exactly how long. But don’t worry, we’ll be back to annoy you again!🤪

Enjoy listening, drop us a comment , and happy holidays to those who, like us, still haven’t taken them! In any case, enjoy the summer (and if you’re in the southern hemisphere, enjoy the cool weather! Sorry, dear friends in Antarctica, no joke intended!😆).

All our Chiptune tracks are here: soundcloud.com/beatingedge/sets/8-bit-vibes.

Love you all!🫶
Ciao!!😘
©2025 Beating Edge

Loading Holidays (Instrumental - Chiptune)

Metal/Death Metal/Metalcore/Industrial-Tinged Metal.

Website: https://hauntshademusic.nl

You can find lyric videos to all my music on my official YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@Hauntshade

Official Releases:
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCW9qc5B5KDyRQn5qZwvdcXw
Apple Music / iTunes: https://music.apple.com/nl/artist/hauntshade/1817374824
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68cnPaXWK276LYnYQgBfOB
Bandcamp: https://hauntshade.bandcamp.com

Lyrics written by me.
Music created with the help of AI.

Sacred Soil

A relentless heavy metal war march forged in fire, chains, and thunder. Across ten tracks, O.B.A.65 channels the spirit of classic 80s metal — galloping riffs, twin-guitar harmonies, pounding drums, and soaring anthems — while summoning a dark fantasy world where armies clash, crowns shatter, and monsters rise.

THE TEN THOUSAND ROAR

whatiswrong?

Peace and Love. Welcome to human made music... by lungs and hands. All words written with a pen and thought of by a brain. Thanks for all of your wonderful support. Much love, Carl

Love Earth to love yourself

🔗https://ffm.bio/beatingedge
🙌Welcome (back) to the (Beating) Edge! 
👉We are an eclectic band that blends elements of electronic dance, metal, pop, punk, rock, synth wave and more to create a unique and engaging sound (..🎧 listen and decide for yourself… if you're ready for the journey)! Our identities are top-secret, forgive us, we're a bunch of very shy aliens🛸 (4 males 💁🏻‍♂️🙎‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️🦸🏼‍♂️ and 1 female🙅‍♀️, the guitarist/backup singer). Our earthly names (and nicknames) are Tom ("Lucifer" - lead vocals and occasional keyboards/guitar), Mary ("Vampira" or just "V" - guitarist and backing vocals), Mauro ("Maux" - keyboards, piano, synths and winds), Davide ("Dave", "Quiet D" or just "D" - bass and synth bass), and Valerio ("Brad", drums and percussions). And you definitely DON'T want to know the origin of some of our nicknames!😅
Enjoy the music!😉

The label BE Melody and the recording/production studio BE Studios are owned by Beating Edge and are © 2024-25.
© 2024–2025 Beating Edge. All songs, lyrics, artworks, and videos are owned by Beating Edge. All rights reserved.

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