Fine wavelike chords up front, setting the stage for the voice of a sailor on musical seas. The sea is boisterous but the sailor is deft and it is all plain sailing.  Fine stuff.

Birds Of A Feather

I wrote this song for my daughter. 

Heaven Blessed

A confident woman for all to see
Taking on life, so easily
She’s the kind of person, I’d like to be
Thoughtful and kind, a little wild and free

Now, rumour has it, she was born this way
Came to the game, ready to play
And she’s winning hearts, along the way
This raven-haired beauty, does what she may

Can you see who she really is?
Love’s her target and she can’t miss
Puts God and dogs at the top of her list  
The kind of girl who’s heaven blessed

Tough as nails, but as soft as love
She doesn’t suffer fools no, g’head pack your stuff
A beautiful soul who’s pure and true
A better friend, I never knew

Can you see who she really is?
Love’s her target and she can’t miss
Puts God and dogs at the top of her list      
The kind of girl who’s heaven blessed

	Like a wild horse that you can’t tame
	To break her spirit would be a shame
	Let her be her that’s why she came
	A divine gift I can’t explain

Can you see who she really is?
Love’s her target and she can’t miss
Puts “must love dogs” at the top of her list       
The kind of girl who’s heaven blessed (repeat)

Cover Art: Wolf, Todd J McLean

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Heaven Blessed

Don't Abandon All Hope

Hello and thanks for listening
A little about this track
It was recorded at SMN recording studio
by Ernie and Cory Orosco
In Santa Barbara California between 1983-1987
It was recorded on 1 inch tape 16 tracks
A big deal at the time
It was released on Night City Records
Los Angeles Ca
It was originally mastered at
EMI Capitol records in Hollywood California
5000 vinyl albums were produced

Some notable musicians who contributed to 
The project are as follows

Cornelius Bumpus (Sax)
A member of The Doobie Brothers
Recorded and toured with Steely Dan
Has a Grammy award

Tim Bogert. (Bass)
Founding member of Vanilla Fudge
Beck Bogart Appice album with Jeff Beck
There hit was “Keep me hanging on”
Appears on the Ed Sullivan show

Gary Window  (Sax)
The Tubes Todd Rundgren

Dennis Marcellino (Elvin Bishop Band)   (Sax)

Peter Hooreibeke.  (Rare Earth). (Vocal)
Their hit was “Get Ready”

Kenny Cetara.  (Chicago). Vocal

Hubert Tubbs   (Tower of Power). (Vocal)
Hit songs  So very hard to go.      Your still a young man

Burleigh Drummond.   (Ambrosia)  (Drums)
Hit song.   How much I Feel

Chuck Wild.  Missing Persons. (Keys)
Hit song. Destination Unknown

Mike Hamilton.  (Kenny Logins Band)

Floyd Sneed.  Three Dog Night     (Drums)

Brian Faith.   Lead Vocals on all tracks

Ernie Orosco  Guitar

You Are

**SoundCloud Description: Save Planet Earth from Global Warming**  

The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher. Our planet is in crisis, and global warming is the greatest threat we face. This isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a fight for our survival. The Earth is our home, and it’s burning. Rising temperatures, melting ice caps, devastating wildfires, and catastrophic storms are no longer distant warnings—they’re our reality. If we don’t act now, we risk losing everything. This is a call to action. We must save Planet Earth before it’s too late.  

The science is clear. Human activity—burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial pollution—is driving climate change at an unprecedented rate. The Earth’s temperature is rising faster than ever, and the consequences are dire. Sea levels are rising, threatening coastal cities and communities. Species are going extinct at an alarming rate. Crops are failing, and water is becoming scarce. This isn’t a problem for future generations to solve—it’s happening right now, and it’s on us to fix it.  

But here’s the thing: we still have time. We still have the power to change the course of history. But we need to act fast, and we need to act together. This isn’t about politics or profit—it’s about survival. It’s about protecting the only home we have. As the great environmentalist Jane Goodall once said, *“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”* Every action counts. Every voice matters.  

We need to demand change from our leaders. Governments and corporations must prioritize renewable energy, invest in sustainable practices, and commit to reducing carbon emissions. But change starts with us. We can make a difference in our daily lives—by reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting eco-friendly businesses, and holding those in power accountable. As Greta Thunberg said, *“No one is too small to make a difference.”*  

The fight against global warming is also a fight for justice. The communities hit hardest by climate change are often those who have contributed the least to the problem. Low-income neighborhoods, indigenous peoples, and developing nations are bearing the brunt of the crisis. We must stand with them, amplify their voices, and ensure that the solutions we pursue are equitable and inclusive.  

This is our moment to rise up and protect the planet. We owe it to ourselves, to future generations, and to every living creature that calls Earth home. As the poet Wendell Berry said, *“The Earth is what we all have in common.”* It’s our shared responsibility to safeguard it.  

So let’s get to work. Let’s plant trees, clean up our oceans, and push for policies that prioritize the planet over profit. Let’s educate ourselves and others, and inspire action in every corner of the globe. Let’s show the world that we care, that we’re willing to fight, and that we won’t back down.  

The time to act is now. The Earth is crying out for help, and we must answer the call. Together, we can turn the tide. Together, we can save our planet.  

#SaveThePlanet #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #FightForEarth #NoPlanetB

Café of Broken Dreams.

I Don't Wannabe (Your 51st State) - Dance Version

Mr. President, a moment if you please
Let me say to USA as nicely as I can
To leave it along and let us just be friends
Talkin' 'bout my country, my true North, Strong & Free
And like the song says, baby, We Stand On Guard for Thee

I don't wannabe your 51st state, no
I stand on guard for thee, that's my fate now
I don't wannabe, your 51st state, no

Friends like us gotta find a way
To make things right for the USA
Friends and family across the border
It's elbows up when we get in the corner
Where we live is happy home
Reaching for something that ain't your own
We understand you want to grow
Our advice, just leave it alone

Mr. President, a moment if you please
We used to be like brothers now you're coming after me
Mm-hmm we fought together, died together too
And I can't believe this nightmare is all because of you
So let me say to USA as nicely as I can
To leave it along and let us just be friends
Talkin' 'bout my country, my true North, Strong & Free
And like the song says, baby, We Stand On Guard for Thee

I don't wannabe your 51st state, no
I stand on guard for thee, that's my fate now
I don't wannabe your 51st state, no

C'mon, I don't wannabe
Never wannabe
I really don't wanna be
I like you very much but I don't wanna be your 51st state

I don't wannabe your 51st state, no
I stand on guard for thee, that's my fate now
I don't wannabe your 51st state, no

Cover Art: Young King Henry, Todd J McLean

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I Don't Wannabe (Your 51st State) [Dance]

I Don't Wannabe (Your 51st State) - Pop/Rock Version

Mr. President, a moment if you please
We used to be like brothers now you're coming after me
Mm-hmm we fought together, died together too
And I can't believe this nightmare is all because of you
So let me say to USA as nicely as I can
To leave it along and let us just be friends
Talkin' 'bout my home, my true North, Strong & Free
And like the song says, baby, We Stand On Guard for Thee

I don't
I don't wanna
Don't wannabe
I don't wannabe your 51st state, no
I don't
I don't wanna
Don't wannabe
Don't wannabe your 51st state now

Friends like us gotta find a way
To make things right for the USA
Friends and family across the border
It's elbows up when we get in the corner
Where we live is happy home
Reaching for something that ain't your own
We understand you want to grow
Our advice, just leave it alone

I don't
I don't wanna
Don't wannabe
I don't wannabe your 51st state, no
I don't
I don't wanna
Don't wanna
Don't wannabe your 51st state now

Cover Art: Cheetah Girl

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I Don't Wannabe (Your 51st State) [Pop/Rock]

I Don't Wannabe (Your 51st State) - Pop/Rock REMIX

Powerful Alternative rock track with vocal
https://open.spotify.com/track/4llBR6BJ2tvz5RcDovJpqC?si=474b24f225b54559

Love Explosion

Anxious Chill

Les dés perdants       (Translated after the French text )

Vidéo: https://youtu.be/40uf8PC8Q0I

Texte et chant : Muette
Guitare :              Strataddict
Musique:            Alain Illos

Le père :
On dit qu'les mères en amour ont neuf mois d'avance,
Qu'on ne vous porte pas, et que nous : c'est la loi.
On dit même qu'on vous fabrique par inadvertance.
Mais ma tendresse est un lait qui ne se tarit pas.

Le fils :
Si tu peux tout cela,                 
Rassasier l'affamé,
Pourquoi ces terres brûlées,
Ce vide en moi, papa ?

La mère:
Tu es quelqu'un de bien. Tu es quelqu'un de rare.   
Celui qui te trahit, celui qui te salit,
Qu'il change de trottoir : je lui lav'rai la bouche
Avec du savon noir. Je veux pas qu'on te touche.

Le fils:
Tous tes regards sont teints                    
De ton amour pour moi.
C'est mon pain quotidien,
J'en connais trop le goût. 

La mère:
Blé noir qui se morfond et ne veut pas lever,       
Tu cherches des soleils pour croire et espérer.
Les plafonds sont trop bas, les idéaux s'effondrent
Et la triche est partout, le monde est à refondre.
Tu ne peux plus mettre dans les miens tes pas.

Le fils :
Si tu sais tout cela,                
Sur le tapis vert,
Pourquoi tes mains jetèrent
Les dés perdants, maman ?   

La mère et le père
Les dés seront gagnants si tu changes les règles. 
Hier, j'ai vu un lièvre emporté par un aigle.
Et j'ai pensé : Merveille, les lièvres volent !

Le fils:
Et moi je n’arrive plus à marcher jusqu’à l’école .

The losing dice,

The father:
They say that mothers in love have a nine-month head start,
That we don't carry you, and that we: it's the law.
They even say that we make you inadvertently.
But my tenderness is milk that never runs dry.

The son:
If you can do all that, 
Rassasier l'affamé,
Why these burnt lands,
This emptiness in me, dad?

Mother:
You're a good person. You're a rare one.   
The one who betrays you, the one who dirties you,
Let him change sidewalk: I'll wash his mouth
With black soap. I don't want anyone to touch you.

The son:
All your looks are tinged 
With your love for me.
It's my daily bread,
I know the taste too well.

The mother:
Black wheat that mopes and won't rise, 
You're looking for suns to believe and hope.
Ceilings are too low, ideals are collapsing
And cheating is everywhere, the world needs to be remade.
You can no longer follow in my footsteps.

Son:
If you know all this, 
On the green carpet,
Why did your hands throw
The losing dice, Mom?

Mother and father
The dice will win if you change the rules. 
Yesterday, I saw a hare carried off by an eagle.
And I thought: Wonder, hares can fly!
Son:
And I can't walk to school.

Les dés perdants  avec Muette

cat living in the city.
The city cat lives strongly today as well...
I put such feelings into it!!🌆🐈

thank you for listening！！

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cat living in the city

Golden Sword (2025)

rare groovin crossover vibes... cat in cool motion

HardFonkey

Well hello… A new song, with a new instrument. A pawnshop Ukulele. Ha. What a fun instrument to play. Just had to. A few simple Uke chords, some acoustic guitar soloing, and a tale of sailing the ocean as a metaphor for life. And yes, lyrically I was talking with a seagull. And just so you know I have gotten really good at ‘talking’ with birds. I can click talk like a grackle, whisper whistle like a robin, whistle talk a curious melody like a chickadee, among others. Still working on my duck call. Ha… Years ago, I remember annoying some people at a party with this wooden duck call my buddy had. So maybe a future song about birds? And right outside my door there are some interesting avian dynamics between the grackles and robins nesting in the spruce trees. They argue every day, about territory and invasion of their personal space, but when danger appears, like a hawk or cat, they come together in unison to fend off the threat. In the natural biology of things, humans haven’t fallen too far from that spruce tree. Anyway, robins do not like the dark. They anxiously chatter with loud worry chirping amongst themselves at dusk, and create a chorus melody of happy song at dawn. With me being a late sleeper, their morning serenades can be quite bothersome at 4:30AM. A lesson for me though, as at times I am not so welcoming as I wakeup to another frenetic global morning. Anyway, birds and their enthusiastic singing far outpaces my own. Ha. There are many other birds here, but I will save that for another time. Hope you are well. Thanks for dropping by, Mark

Uke Chantey

This is a track from my album TALES OF A NOMAD, a collection of impressions from decades of living a nomadic life for professional reasons.

Homesick To Nowhere

Trying to keep it cool after choking on a mushroom

Choked on a mushroom

Where Dreamers Are Selfish was about ambition, ego, and the cost of chasing visions, Selfish Dreams Love brings the spotlight back to the heart — intimacy, vulnerability, desire, and the bittersweet beauty of relationships.
The title is layered:
“Selfish” → owning your truth, your needs, your vulnerability without shame.
“Dreams” → the pursuit of ideals, whether love, freedom, or artistry.
“Love” → the unifying theme — romantic, spiritual, communal.

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Recorded / mixed / Mastered by Bart Koster - Midtown Recording -Westlake Ohio

Don't Abandon All Hope

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