This is not just a song. This is a chapter.

The lyrics for this track are taken from a key scene in the unpublished novel "Hinter uns das Land" (The Land Behind Us). It tells the raw, unfiltered story of a young German refugee's "homecoming" in 1948 – not to a welcoming fatherland, but to a landscape of destroyed train stations, bureaucratic coldness, and the quiet, heartbreaking moment a lifelong dream is shattered by a single piece of paper.

Musically, this piece is a fusion of melancholic jazz, blues, and deep, weary spoken-word verses, creating a cinematic, "film noir" atmosphere for this tale of disillusionment.

This is the sound of a generation arriving home, only to find they are more lost than ever before.

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Das ist nicht nur ein Song. Das ist ein Kapitel.

Der Text für diesen Track wurde aus einer Schlüsselszene des unveröffentlichten Romans "Hinter uns das Land" übernommen. Er erzählt die rohe, ungefilterte Geschichte der "Heimkehr" einer jungen deutschen Vertriebenen im Jahr 1948 – nicht in ein willkommen heißendes Vaterland, sondern in eine Landschaft aus zerstörten Bahnhöfen, bürokratischer Kälte und dem leisen, herzzerreißenden Moment, in dem ein Lebenstraum durch ein einziges Stück Papier zerstört wird.

Musikalisch ist dieses Stück eine Fusion aus melancholischem Jazz, Blues und tiefen, müden Spoken-Word-Strophen, die eine cineastische "Film Noir"-Atmosphäre für diese Geschichte der Desillusionierung schafft.

Das ist der Klang einer Generation, die nach Hause kommt, nur um festzustellen, dass sie verlorener ist als je zuvor.

Scars on the Walls and Dust on the Floor (From the Original Novel Soundtrack)

LIVE ON STAGE on 23th August, 2025: https://wannebachsummer.de
NEW Video Trailer "Living": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKm28euxFuE
NEW Video Trailer "First Thing": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Q-58t7gvyg
NEW: Hurting
NEW: FIrst Thing - (with Ian Collins)

http://potbarley.com
LATEST RELEASE ON SPOTIFY: "Old Friend" with Ian Collins. https://ffm.to/old_friend.bio

New song "Nancy Says" and a reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/D6OYurY7vgE?feature=share

Crash 'n Burn was charting up to no. 3 in RepostExchange

Hole In The Sky was mentioned in an article with Spotify playlist: : https://staticdive.com/2024/08/14/pot-barley

Check out the reel made by Overdrive on my YouTube Channel of "Crash'n Burn": https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aCx2da8Vxl8 and another one "Release Me": ttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/uCavmdcdtdY!

YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PotBarley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potbarleyofficial

Musician & songwriter driven just by passion for songwriting and singing. I am releasing "SoundCloud first" but some selected songs are also on https://potbarley.bandcamp.com or Spotify etc, sometimes in older versions though.
Since spring 2023 I have been writing and recording mainly as a "one man band", using acoustic & electric guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, an old piano, conga, etc. and a voice.
Former member of German bands: In Rags (with Sami Yli-Sirniö and Roman Keymer), Sharkpool and Dutch bands Garbitsjkeng, The Wit, Trio van Putten and and a few others. I baptized my Alter Ego and named him "Pot Barley".

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Bars No Hooks is a Canadian rapper known for his R-rated lyrics, energetic flow and lyrical prowess.  SoundCloud is where he shares his music and engages with fans. His style is reminiscent of the 90s to late 2000s hip-hop, blending old-school vibes with contemporary sound

Bars No Hooks, whose real name is not widely known, has been making waves in the Canadian hip-hop scene. His music often features intricate wordplay and storytelling, setting him apart from many of his contemporaries. He has released singles gaining traction.

His lyrics often touch on personal experiences, social issues, and the challenges of the music industry. Fans appreciate his authenticity and the raw emotion he brings to his tracks.


      
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I love amphibians and have an affinity for fried okra, loud guitars, and sick beats. expedition 33 and port wine are my thing at the moment, along with hollow knight and rise of the ronin.

Just started out as a music producer, show some support big things to come!

An Epic Novel. A Sonic Universe. One True Story.

Welcome to the sonic universe of "Behind Us The Land" (Hinter uns das Land). What began as a soundtrack for an epic historical novel has evolved into a global, cross-genre music phenomenon, celebrated by millions of listeners and a worldwide community of artists.

Discover the different worlds within this project:

The official soundtrack to the 80-year true story of the Feyerabend family.

The epic progressive metal of the virtual band Adelheide's Wisdom.

The chart-topping indie pop of the virtual artist Ulla F.

Helmed by author, producer, and lifelong music curator Frank Talmon l'Armée, this project is the result of a deep-seated passion for music and storytelling. As the human visionary, he employs a hybrid method of traditional songwriting and the pioneering use of AI tools as his "orchestra" to bring this monumental saga to life.

This is a place for deep listeners, for fans of epic stories and genre-defying music. Dive in, explore the albums and playlists, and become part of a story that connects the past with the future.

At its heart, 'Behind Us The Land' is more than just the 80-year story of one German family. It's a universal parable about loss, resilience, and the unbreakable will to build a new home from the ruins – a story that repeats itself tens of thousands of times every single day, all over the world. Our music aims to give a voice to this universal experience and to inspire courage.

OUR VISION & MISSION

Our Vision: We believe that resilience can make even the deepest wounds bearable.

Our Mission: This project is dedicated to a profoundly human, true story to achieve two things:

To Bear Witness: To show what war does to ordinary people and how its scars echo for generations.

To Give Courage: To strengthen and inspire anyone who has suffered loss or lived through difficult times.

This is music as a testament. A story that repeats itself every day.

A Beyond & Before Music production.

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Ein Romanepos. Ein Klanguniversum. Eine wahre Geschichte.

Willkommen im Klang-Universum von "Hinter uns das Land". Was als Soundtrack zu einem epischen historischen Roman begann, hat sich zu einem globalen, genre-übergreifenden Musikphänomen entwickelt, das von Millionen von Hörern und einer weltweiten Community von Künstlern gefeiert wird.

Entdecken Sie die verschiedenen Welten innerhalb dieses Projekts:

Den offiziellen Soundtrack zur 80-jährigen, wahren Saga der Familie Feyerabend.

Den epischen Progressive Metal der virtuellen Band Adelheide's Wisdom.

Den chartstürmenden Indie-Pop der virtuellen Künstlerin Ulla F.

Geführt von Autor, Produzent und Musik-Kurator Frank Talmon l'Armée, ist dieses Projekt das Ergebnis einer lebenslangen Leidenschaft für Musik und das Erzählen von Geschichten. Als menschlicher Visionär nutzt er eine hybride Methode aus traditionellem Songwriting und dem wegweisenden Einsatz von KI-Werkzeugen als sein "Orchester", um diese monumentale Saga zum Leben zu erwecken.

Dies ist ein Ort für anspruchsvolle Hörer, für Fans von epischen Geschichten und genre-sprengender Musik. Tauchen Sie ein, erforschen Sie die Alben und Playlists und werden Sie Teil einer Geschichte, die die Vergangenheit mit der Zukunft verbindet.

Im Herzen ist 'Hinter uns das Land' mehr als nur die 80-jährige Geschichte einer deutschen Familie. Es ist eine universelle Parabel über Verlust, Widerstandsfähigkeit und den unzerbrechlichen Willen, aus den Trümmern eine neue Heimat zu schaffen – eine Geschichte, die sich täglich zigtausendfach auf der ganzen Welt wiederholt. Unsere Musik soll dieser universellen Erfahrung eine Stimme geben und Mut machen.

UNSERE VISION & MISSION

Unsere Vision: Wir glauben daran, dass Resilienz selbst die tiefsten Wunden erträglich machen kann.

Unsere Mission: Dieses Projekt widmet sich einer zutiefst menschlichen, wahren Geschichte, um zwei Dinge zu erreichen:

Zeugnis ablegen: Zu zeigen, was Krieg mit normalen Menschen macht und wie seine Narben über Generationen nachhallen.

Mut machen: Jeden zu stärken und zu inspirieren, der Verlust erlitten oder schwere Zeiten durchlebt hat.

Das ist Musik als Vermächtnis. Eine Geschichte, die sich täglich wiederholt.

Ein Projekt von Beyond & Before Music.

© 2006-2025 Beyond and Before Music

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My signature sound is acoustic driven songs built on rich three- and four-part harmonies — I move between genres but always stay true to what feels honest. There aren’t many people making this kind of music anymore, but it’s what I love, so I keep it real.  I am a throwback rocker hippy chick just expressing myself and being vulnerable and honest in my lyrics.  The genre I pick for a given song is purely based on my mood.

After years of performing in bands covering Sammy Hagar, The Pretenders, Fleetwood Mac, Ozzy, Tower of Power, Sting, Tom Petty, Steely Dan - to name a few  - I took a long break to focus on family. When life brought me to Sequim, Washington — surrounded by ocean and forest — I found a peace I’d never known. I bought myself a new Johnny Cash Martin guitar and began posting song covers on YouTube that inspired and healed me.

That experience reignited my creativity, and I took the leap into songwriting. I have always written poetry and lyrics but songwriting was a completely new experience for me.  Over the next year and a half I wrote the songs that became my first two albums.

Ghosted: What a Long Estranged Trip It’s Been (July 2025) explores discovery, recovery, and acceptance through painful estrangement.

The Nature of Healing (October 2025) reflects on lessons learned and the restorative power of nature.

I record everything myself in GarageBand — singing all the harmonies, playing acoustic guitar, Roland V-Drums, and percussion.   I am doing this on a shoestring budget but take learning the recording process seriously and appreciate how easy it is to replace a song file here when I fix and refine a song.  

To make the best songs possible,  I use various 
stem tracks for added instrumental assistance when I want more than my guitar and drums.  I sing all vocals. I master my songs using eMastered and score them with Chord.ai.  These are true DIY, “demo-quality” productions — heartfelt and handmade. Someday, I’d love to bring them to life in a full studio setting or even have someone else record them so they can have a bigger audience.

When I perform live, I use a Roland Cube EX amp, my Johnny Cash Martin acoustic-electric guitar, Shure mic and in-ears, and a MacBook Pro running through a Scarlett Solo for backing tracks. Technology makes this solo journey possible, and for that, I’m deeply grateful.  

To Brooklynn, Rylie and Lukas - Forever in my heart.  This is the legacy of love I leave for you.  I used to sing silly songs with you all the time.  Since we have been robbed of a chance to be together since 2019, this is the only way I know how to deal with that loss.  I will never stop hoping to see you again some day.

Thanks for listening. Peace. 🌿

Musician for Hire
Recording Artist 
Singer/Songwriter

MadBusker Chess Hustler Mic Slinger Song Singer 

Just a man with an Axe to Grind 
And a computer from 2009

New album “Northern Lights” Out Now.

For booking and collaboration inquiries contact nickraymusic@gmail.com
Website: https://linktr.ee/nickraymusic

Nick Ray is an independent producer/singer/songwriter from New Orleans. His music career began as a lead singer in the local scene performing with numerous rock and alternative bands. Not wanting to be tied down to a single genre, Ray continues today as a solo, experimental artist writing and producing almost all of his songs as they genre hop between Pop, Soul, Alternative, Hip Hop, and EDM. Nick has also had the pleasure of collaborating with talented acts such as @neptunicamusic on "Mountains" and @djadaro on "I'm Alive". His soulful voice, along with his natural ability to write and produce exceptional tracks leave Ray poised for a promising musical future, as it’s safe to say he has only scratched the surface.

"With his very strong vocals, it wouldn't be surprising to see this artist take off at any point. 
His voice naturally crosses music genres and it's something I'd love to see continue with Nick Ray as he has yet to disappoint." - www.higoodmusic.com

Also check out Nick's new instrumental project he created for the sole purpose of creating music for Sync and Film. You can find that music provided on the link below
www.soundcloud.com/kalijames

Producer and musician who is at the center of a new era, she always had an affinity for Hip Hop, R&B, and NeoSoul. Nikol Mac is an extremely versatile musician who is able to incorporate, integrate and accentuate her music across a plethora of well-known and niche genres. She believe that by pouring her experiences into her music, she can connect with people, bringing change and impacting her audience. Her music has relatable and emotional topics that are grounded in reality and maintain a very real and authentic feel all encapsulated by an edgy and trendy modern sound, she will impact and influence many generations to come