Superb realization. Great key. Wonderful. Bravo.

“ ‘And We Danced’ rides a throbbing bassline into a keenly poetic examination of shattered relationships. Messenger’s music entices with addictive allure” … Paste Magazine, Paul Freedman

And We Danced by Julia Messenger

Saw you just the other day
You looked right through me and turned away
And you don’t answer when I call
So I’m not important anymore

When you look in the mirror what do you see?
Are you a reflection of me?
So I am me and you are too
I share this here and now with you

And we danced, danced, danced
So what’s the deal?
Do you like what you see?
I protect myself from life so well

Seek approval from father
Do you want me to play the game?
I do not want what I once knew
My blood your blood it’s all the same

And if you’re blind I’m happy for you 
Coz sometimes ignorance is bliss
I know I should have read the signs
A small oversight of intelligence

CHORUS
And we danced, danced, danced
So what’s the deal?
Do you like what you see?
I protect myself from life so well


I remember our first night
When I held you in my arms
A picture of all innocence
And look at us now

I find myself in darkness
In the face of you
And you understand the forces
More than you let show

CHORUS
And we danced, danced, danced
So what’s the deal?
Do you like what you see?
I protect myself from life so well

And We Danced - Julia Messenger Radio Edit

This track is a collaboration with Synline (Tokyo) on.soundcloud.com/bzQWw

Synline shares ... I thought this song would be suitable for the opening of the album. When I asked SeaShea for guitar, he not only contributed his usual electric guitar but also created some tracks with synthesizers. The song, initially incomplete, reached its completion through his efforts. Collaboration has been a fulfilling experience.
Composition and Sampling collage by Synline
Guitars, Synthesizers and arrangement by SeaShea
We hope you enjoy.

'Into the Underworld' Synline=SeaShea

Hespérides


Dedicating my piano part in this song to my Dad who lives in Tennessee in The Smoky Mountains. Hell, I guess I'll dedicate my part to his best friend Ronnie too. 
I only play a small part in this song which is the piano, but I will tell you that the folks I'm playing with are really great people and a lot of fun jamming with. 

Cast of Characters:

mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Lead and harmony vocals, synth guitar intro, auxiliary percussion, mix, arrangement, and production
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– guitar, banjo, and mastering
Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – mix and production
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell –piano 
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums and vocal harmonies
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –-four string fretless bass, mandolin, and lap steel
This song began when Josh asked the rest of the guys if they'd be willing to put together a couple of songs for his father as a Christmas present. His dad is from West Virginia, and Josh was born there, too. The original version featured Josh's son, Marshall, singing the lead with him, and hearing his grandson sing a song about West Virginia really meant a lot to elder Clary. Of course, everyone was enthusiastically generous in giving their time, effort, and skill to Josh's family for the holiday. This song also has special meaning for JJ and Ken in relation to their fathers, as well. JJ's dad has had a rough year with his health. He also is a musician who inspired and encouraged JJ to play music. His dad also likes this song, so it was fun for him to present it to him, as well. Ken, who's father never really supported his decision to be a rock-and-roller, loves this version of the song we did, and made Ken know how proud of him he is in regard to it, which really meant a lot to Ken, too. Another cool connection Ken has to this song is that whilest attending elementary school, he was in the same school choral cohort with the Maria Carey. He actually sang this song with her when they were kids. Also, we feel like we should acknowledge Artur's dog, even though Artur isn't in on this one, his dog loves country music and responded enthusiastically to this one.
  The story of the song itself is a little convoluted. After Josh asked for everyone's help, Ken laid down a rudimentary beat, to which Josh started the tonal part with the bass. Stephen added the guitar and banjo soon after, and Josh added the mandolin shortly after that. JJ inserted his piano around this time, too. We pretty much had it working enough for Josh and his son to sing it for his dad. Tez mixed that version perfectly suited to the occasion. 
  After presenting Josh's dad with the present, it sat for about a month, until we asked Mark if he'd get in on it, too. Mark not only sang it better the JD, but also arranged it so there is an instrumental break now. He also added the guitar lick at the very beginning. Ken took the opportunity of having Mark's great vocals to sing against to add his cunning harmonies. Then Mark, being the perfectionist that he is, noticed that the slide part was missing from the second verse. So, Josh added it. Mark also mixed this version, with Stephen doing some mastering at the end. 
  We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed putting this personally meaningful piece together.



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R-Hot Chilli Con Carne

The Sanctuary Garden is falling asleep as the sun is setting down and a mermaid song is coming from the sea.

DAW:     LogicPro
Master: Ozone 11
Artwork: me and AI

Sunset

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Your Focus, Your Reality (Piano Improvisation)

world without light

Verses 1
In a world without light
Everything is desolate and empty
A world without light
I'll never see your eyes again
In a world without light
I don't see the sun anymore
In a world without light, I miss you so much

Ref.
A star burns out before its light ever reaches
There's just this darkness around me
No, I don't want to believe that your voice will be silent forever
Because a world without you is a world without light

Verses 2
In a world without light, cruelty and suffering reign
I try to escape from her but I never get far
In a world without light, breathing is so difficult
In this world without light your eyes will never open again

Ref.
A star burns out before its light ever reaches
There's just this darkness around me
No, I don't want to believe that your voice will be silent forever
Because a world without you is a world without light

bridge
Scream into the night but the echo fades away unheard
Pain tears my heart out but you don't hear me anymore

Ref.
A star burns out before its light ever reaches
There's just this darkness around me
No, I don't want to believe that your voice will be silent forever
Because a world without you is a world without light

Outro
In a world without light no bird flies
This world without light
is a world without you
For me
For me

Welt Ohne Licht

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Composer, Songwriter, Orchestrator.
Member ASCAP, SCL

Your Focus, Your Reality (Piano Improvisation)

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