Margaret Maria and Tréson COVER GORDON LIGHTFOOT'S 'SONG FOR A WINTER'S NIGHT' 

The new music that is Margaret Maria and Tréson is as unique as the artists themselves. The classical world is colliding with the genres of funk, soul and pop, with a fresh new sound and a musical playgroud for Margaret Maria's creativity and Tréson's songwriting and vocal talents. Being courageous and brave to collaborate and venture into uncharted territories, this duo is set to change the world in a way that will not only surprise you, but delight your sonic sensibilities. 

Their first single 'Music Can Change the World' was released December 15, 2023.

Song For A Winter's Night - credits 

Composer: Gordon Lightfoot 

Vocals- Tréson 

Cello- Margaret Maria 

Instrumental Arrangement: Margaret Maria 

Mix and Master: Craig Robert McConnell 

Producer: Margaret Maria 

Recording Engineer: Margaret Maria 

Videographer: James Nickle - Cleveland Sound Labs
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Song for a Winter's Night - Lyrics  
The lamp is burnin' low upon my table top 
The snow is softly falling 
The air is still in the silence of my room 
I hear your voice softly calling 
If I could only have you near 
To breathe a sigh or two 
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love 
On this winter night with you 

The smoke is rising in the shadows overhead 
My glass is almost empty 
I read again between the lines upon each page 
The words of love you sent me 
If I could know within my heart 
That you were lonely too 
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love 
On this winter night with you 

The fire is dying
Now my lamp is growing dim 
The shades of night are lifting 
The morning light steals across my window pane 
Where webs of snow are drifting 
If I could only have you near 
To breathe a sigh or two 
I would be happy just to hold the hands I love 
On this winter night with you 
And to be once again with you

'I rarely make covers, but this one came in May 2023 just after Gordon Lightfoot passed away. My dear friend JC mentioned it was his favourite Lightfoot song, and I decided to make him a special Birthday present. So the cello instrumental was a present at first. 

I met Tréson at another friend's Birthday Party in July 2023. We connected and said we would do music together! We were talking about covers one day, and I mentioned to him that I have one made already!! He was thrilled when I said it was a Gordon Lightfoot tune! Tréson came into my closet studio to record the vocals (my first time doing any vocal recording!) and it was mixed and mastered by my amazing Rage Angel co-creator, Craig Robert McConnell. 

So here you have both versions...which I love dearly.' - Margaret Maria

Song For A Winter's Night

Vocal Version

Song For A Winter's Night - Tréson and Margaret Maria

Pakicetus

Verse 1 (4/4):
400 million years ago fish left the water to live on land
15 million years ago mammals found there way back into the oceans 

Verse 2:
Pakicetus is a Transitional phase between land mammals and whales
This is a small whale to be about the size of a wolf

Verse 3 (7/4 time):
With hooks and claws
A beginning of land animals returning to the water

Verse 4 (4/4):
Packicetus gave rise to sea mammals: Propoises and whales
All have multiple stomachs
Coming from the structure of their land mammal days
The evidence is that they have the same unique ear bone

Bridge: (5/4)
Whales and hippos descended from the same ancestor

Verse 5:
DNA comparisons reveal that whales have many genes that are inactive
These genes were functional on land
But they have no use in the water 




Unused Lyrical Ideas:

An ear bone unique to whales and dolphins
The oldest fossil whale ever found
Teeth like a carnivorous mammals 
A carnivore that adapted to land 
Long mouth 
Long mouth full of teeth

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pakicetus?wprov=sfti1#

https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/on-exhibit-posts/the-first-whale-pakicetus

https://evolution.berkeley.edu/what-are-evograms/the-evolution-of-whales/

Pakicetus

Brian Butts - Guitars, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Master Mix
Cosmic Keanu - Vocals, Lyrics https://soundcloud.com/cosmic_keanu?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Lyrics:
Integrity in truth
Purity in obedience to God
Tranquility in spirit
Realization in faith

Be strong in the Lord
Put on the armor of God
For the struggle is fought
Not against flesh and blood
But against the forces of darkness
And the schemes of the evil one

Stand firm
Resist
On the evil day
Stand firm
Against the spiritual forces
of wickedness
in heavenly places

With every prayer and request
At all times in the spirit
With this in view
Be alert with all perseverance
So speak with boldness
As you ought to speak

On that day the deaf will hear
And those who are blind will see
The afflicted and needy will rejoice
For the ruthless will come to an end
And the scorner will be finished

Woe to the rebellious
Who rely on oppression

Astrarium

The Evil Day (feat. Cosmic Keanu)

A (Yusuf) 'Cat Stevens' Classic. Listened to and loved for the better part of my Life. A song, a prayer, a Version......some thoughts. Just created simply and in my own way - vocal and acoustic guitar. Intended with respect to an incredibly prolific songwriter and performer from the 70's and beyond. Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, and Production for this Version by Riff Beach (RiffWerx Productions). 2024
Lyrics - The Wind
I listen to the wind, to the wind of my soul
Where I'll end up, well I think only God really knows
I've sat upon the setting sun...
But never, never, never, never
I never wanted water once
No never, never, never

I listen to my words but they fall far below
I let my music take me where my heart wants to go
I swam upon the Devil's lake...
But never, never, never, never
I'll never make the same mistake
No - never, never, never
Writer/s: CAT STEVENS, YUSUF ISLAM 
Publisher: BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Sunny Beaches Among Us

The Wind...Again

The Wind - Version

Dust

Jungalow

File Updated: 27 Jan 2025 @ 12:21 NOON GMT
Lyrics

You are my muse
You are my light
You are human
The brightest of bright
You seed the answers
In your face the deepest questions
Ones of stolen existence
Now restricted in bitumen

You are my muse
You are my light
You are human
The brightest of bright
You seed the answers
In your face the deepest questions
Ones of stolen existence
Unrestrict that in me now

With the concrete set we find our chisels
We are that steal reinforcement hidden
The grey matter erodes
The inner bloom balloons
The nutrients new,
Knew what our neutrinos can do.

You are my muse
You are my light
You are human
The brightest of bright
You seed the answers
In your face the deepest questions
Ones of stolen existence
Unrestrict that from me now
So I'll leave this be alone...

No one asked you to fill holes,
Oh, please excuse my silly soul.
Who am I to know when my heart says, so...
Who is there to show when the soul says, go...

Muse & LIght

A Track that flows seamlessly and naturally that balances heavy riffs with strong melodic melodies. 

Knife Storm

Grindcore  mathcore had a black metal child that married a Druid 

THE PRIVLEDGE OF Priesthood

Solid Brutality

I was lucky enough to be born in this great place. I think about those that didn't and risked everything to come here. That's where you fall on your knees and thank God. That's when you realize you're really home.


I'll be Free

Whispers in my ear I hear
they come to me
from far and near.
Nothing here I need to fear.
The message is so loud and clear.

Lucky me
what first I see
this place I can be free.

Was it simple twist of fate
or a random closing door
that caused a family to migrate
and land upon this hallowed shore?

Whatever providence
brought me here,
I accept it gratefully

I thank the Lord
for blessing me
with a place
I can be free.

Now and for
forever I'll be free.

All our dreams entwined as one.
This home for daughter and for son.
Our legacy?.... Out of many, one
from the blood of strangers that has run.

Their brutal sacrifices paid
so we could all live free.
On bended knee pray solemnly.
Thank God for all who gave.

Now and for
forever I'll be free

Those huddled masses
yearning to be free.

Your tired and poor
have come for Liberty.


For all who sacrificed for me
I swear that you will see.
See me take my place in history
side by side with those who will be free.

Now and for
forever I'll be free

I'll not take for granted
all the gifts I see

From sea to shining sea
we will be free

Now and for
forever I'll be free!

I'll Be Free

Progressive Metal Guitarist, Drummer, Bassist, and Keyboardist.