@user-138663860: Thank you Sandy. I appreciate you listening again. And yes, I checked out our track and commented, but I will check it out again. All the very best to you!!! 😊👍

great tribute Brian! Enjoyed this a lot my friend.

so many songs!! That's really amazing!! Hi Brian. ☺🙏☺

@user-138663860: Thank you Sandy - appreciate your generous spirit and sweet words. Always grateful for your support too. Have a great day!!!

Great listen, and we should remind ourselves that apartheid is totally wrong.

so sad that you have to live in a situation like this

sweet pianos and great felt vocal ! loving the poetic lyrics and the ambient vibe on the guitars ! great mis with a cool panamara of panning and space ! great creative piece ! love it !

Summertime 2020

"WAKEY WAKEY!" - Mein Morgens-Aufsteh-Lied

Bail Bondsman

for my Grandma Tillie, Till we meet again....

Goodbye

The Language Of Love

I wrote this in my 20s in the Apartheid era as a tribute to the many people we lost.

During this time our home and our church were invaded by the Special Branch while we were holding meetings. Our phone was tapped, and at work I received a scare call from the Wit Wolf that a bomb was placed in our legal offices. And yet my anti-apartheid involvement was very light-touch and perfectly legal! Heady days indeed.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abDQ6Y4jrnM

One Life (Brian Peters)

It's so hard to touch a life
And it's so hard to feel
To know that this is right
And this is what is real
And when one life goes out
Nothing's changed, nothing's new
It's your point-of-view
You know it could have been you

There's no meaning except to know
That this is what we give
No sense to what we've lost
Except to know we live
And when one life goes out
Something changes within
It's a tragedy
I guess it could have been me

And I'm thinking about Robert 
And I'm thinking about Ruth
And I'm thinking about Albert 
And I'm thinking about Rick
And I'm thinking about Stephen 
And I'm thinking about Neil 
And I'm thinking about David 
And I'm thinking about Chris 

And I'm thinking about Matthew 
And I'm thinking about Fort
And I'm thinking about Hector 
And I'm thinking about Saul
And I'm thinking about Dulcie 
And I'm thinking about Johnny 
And I'm thinking about Solomon 
And I'm thinking about Sipho

And when one life goes out
Something changes within
It's a tragedy

One Life

Everything is enhanced when Janine is around.

Voice, vocal melody, words and flat felting image: Janine Levinson https://soundcloud.com/janinelevinson

Music and instruments: Jonathan Beckenstein

is there an ever blooming flower?
is there an ever open rose?
is there an ever present lover?
well maybe it could happen
who knows

is there an ever thumping mattress?
are there forever open legs?
is there eternal love and happiness?
well maybe it could happen
maybe it could happen

once in a while
go out the open window
and fall into the cold
go out the open window

am I the ever open flower
with petals ever in your nose?
and neurons ever more to fire?
well maybe it could happen
maybe it could happen

An Open Window (with Janine Levinson)

I always loved this track - and in a world that seems increasingly like a disaster movie with the combination of Covid-19, Trump and the George Floyd protests, the track resonated even more. 

I changed the lyrics in the last verse from "Hand out the arms and ammo, we're going to blast our way through here" to "Lock up your arms and ammo, we're gonna march our way through here". There's enough violence and chaos in the world. Democracy moves when we are able to be heard. Stay safe out there.

SOMETHING IN THE AIR
Thunderclap Newman
Words and Music by John Keen

Call out the instigators
Because there's something in the air
We've got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here, and you know it's right

And you know that it's right
We have got to get it together
We have got to get it together now

Lock up the streets and houses
Because there's something in the air
We've got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here, and you know it's right

And you know that it's right
We have got to get it together
We have got to get it together now

Lock up your arms and ammo
We're gonna march our way through here
We've got to get together sooner or later
Because the revolution's here, and you know it's right

And you know that it's right
We have got to get it together
We have got to get it together now

Something In The Air (Thunderclap Newman Cover)

You Were Sleeping
Janine Levinson 2020

everyone needs an alien abduction tune


The part of the story I never can tell
Is the part when you open your eyes
Its anti-climactic, but that’s just as well
The ending is still a surprise

You were sleeping          
You were sleeping
And the galaxy shone on the ceiling

I’m not in the habit of waking at night
And maybe it all was a dream
But I turned to you and I swear that a light 
Was drawing you up in its beam
You were sleeping          
You were sleeping
And the sky opened up in the ceiling
 
The white sheet trailed like a wedding gown
And you were an alien bride
A bit of snore bled from your parted lips
As you sailed past the stars in the sky

The end of the story still gives me the chills 
The moment you came back to me
I was up waiting and downward you fell
Still dreaming and wrapped your sheet, I said:

Open your eyes, I’m here right next to you
Open your eyes, 
Open your eyes, I will take care of you
Open your eyes, 

You were sleeping          
You were sleeping
And the galaxy shone on the ceiling

You Were Sleeping

Changing the pace a bit, seem like I'm in the mood for Jazz lately. Drop a comment or some feedback...Enjoy fam!

Against All Reason

A demo of a collab with a bunch of genial wierdos in Berlin, with help from the amazing producer and bassplayer Kalle Enkelmann. 60’s Tarantino feel.
Close your Eyes and let me in, Melodie Für Barbara, the imaginal secret love of my Life.

Melodie Für Barbara

Perplexing Patternity is the result of this stormy year. Kind of a purging or clean up. Lot's of hard and weird stuff happening. Trying to manage through it and find some kind of peace amidst all the craziness. Kind of old school electronic. Wanting to escape to childhood nostalgia, but maybe incorporate this hectic all over feeling and the simultaneous search for peace of mind in it. Hope it's something you'd enjoy to listen. For me it was kind of a struggle and the my feeling about whole project is kind of confused, but sometimes you just got to see it trough, I think.

Prime Point

A longtime Many Years Ago , When Mark & Myself Discovered Who We Were.
Vocals & Drums By Mark Heenan,
Guitars & Bass By Martin Reed,
Produced By Martin Reed.
Originally Recorded In 2001.

When We Both Drank Colours Shapes & Lines

Samy Ben Rabah : Original Composition / Guitars 
https://soundcloud.com/samybr/letters
Chris Dargay : Sound F/X / Percussion
https://soundcloud.com/elements-of-synergy/letters-m-1
Lyrics, melody and vocal Myckaël Marcovic
(English translation above)

Mon dernier t’aime 

Seul dans le désert
Depuis trop de jours
Je suis comme en mer
Vague sous un ciel sourd
Mon chameau ne dit rien
Perdu dans ses pensées
...
Sait-il au moins où je vais ?
Le sais-je moi-même ?
Quête bohémienne
Est-ce le bon chemin
Pour la revoir ? 

J’ai pourtant signé
Ce serment d'amour
Plein d’infirmités
Trop sûr de son « toujours »
Mon chameau ne dit rien
Mais je le vois sourire
...
Que connait-il du délire ?
Le sais-je moi-même ?
Ô question migraine !
Qu'on me tienne la main
Pour la revoir !

Ça y est, je la vois
Au bout d'une dune
Vite dans mes bras
O, ma fraîche lagune
Mon chameau connaît bien
Ces mirages d'envie
...
Et moi, suis-je encore en vie
Le sait-il lui-même ?
Besoin d’oxygène
Il n'y a plus rien
Qu'un vent bavard

Et ce sablier
Fatidique source
Après tant d'années
A emboli ma course
Mon chameau comédien
Ne veut plus que dormir
... 
Rêver à n'en plus finir
De mon dernier t'aime
Tu es la gardienne
Et je baise ta main
Seul dans le noir

Myckaël Marcovic, le 22 septembre 2020





My last one loves you 

Alone in the desert
For too many days
I’m like in the sea
Wave under a dull sky
My camel says nothing
Lost in his thoughts
...
Does he even know where I’m going ?
Do I know that myself ?
Bohemian quest
Is this the right way
To see her again ? 

And yet I signed
This oath of love
Full of infirmities
Too sure of his «always»
My camel says nothing
But I see him smiling
...
What does he know about delirium ?
Do I know that myself ?
O migraine question!
Hold my hand
To see her again !

Now I see her
At the end of a dune
Fast in my arms
O, my fresh lagoon
My camel knows well
These mirages of envy
...
Am I still alive
Does he know that himself ?
Need for oxygen
There is nothing left
Let a talkative wind

And this hourglass
Fatidic source
After so many years
Clogged up my race
My comedian camel
Just want to sleep
... 
Dreaming to the end
Of my last love you
You are the guardian
And I kiss your hand
Alone in the dark

Myckaël Marcovic, September 22, 2020

Mon dernier t'aime (Samy ben Rabah / Myckaël Marcovic)

Guitars Improvised By Martin Reed,
Produced By Martin Reed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqEg76sDifg

Spontaneous Composistions

https://soundcloud.com/monicadockery
https://soundcloud.com/moodymo


Summertime [feat. Monica Dockery + MoodyMo]

Hello everyone! I've been here since July 2012. 
I hope you enjoy these songs. Thank you for listening!

A playlist: https://soundcloud.com/johnny-minstrel/sets/brian-peters-the-song-man
My Kids: https://soundcloud.com/levana-and-jehan-peters

Those I've collaborated with, or who have covered my songs:

http://soundcloud.com/johnny-minstrel
https://soundcloud.com/john-hollingum
http://soundcloud.com/cindyeichardt
http://soundcloud.com/johnson-ramm
http://soundcloud.com/jordan-cannady
http://soundcloud.com/riccicoughlin
http://soundcloud.com/sunnidayz
http://soundcloud.com/pau-14
http://soundcloud.com/philipbridle
http://soundcloud.com/kobe-akita
http://soundcloud.com/experimentator
http://soundcloud.com/vladaroo
http://soundcloud.com/hebikjoudaar
http://soundcloud.com/rustystringz
http://soundcloud.com/chrisscheri
http://soundcloud.com/van-gabriel
http://soundcloud.com/spaghetti-hillbillies
http://soundcloud.com/deephod
http://soundcloud.com/tolu_lope
http://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik
https://soundcloud.com/the-searchers
https://soundcloud.com/fernando-gonzalo
https://soundcloud.com/jrcros
https://soundcloud.com/emerfox
https://soundcloud.com/krum41
https://soundcloud.com/joakimlartey
https://soundcloud.com/ofemi
https://soundcloud.com/chrisliving
https://soundcloud.com/progrockdan1
https://soundcloud.com/textosh
https://soundcloud.com/sciencebase
https://soundcloud.com/lonesomedstringband
https://soundcloud.com/hilary-dirlam?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0
https://soundcloud.com/the-celturian?ref=clipboard&p=a&c=0
https://soundcloud.com/raging-rausch
https://soundcloud.com/user-996383829
https://soundcloud.com/user-53145152-479345033

I am not a musician but music plays a very important role in my creative life! I am an artist/designer and music is my companion and my muse in the long hours I spend working in my studio! 
I am immensely impressed and grateful for all the talented and inspiring musicians whose work graces this Cloud, and I will always re-post sounds that I love (and will listen to again) - knowing that others will enjoy them!
I feel slightly embarrassed and quite humbled when I receive such graceful messages of thanks from artists whose work I have re-posted - after-all, I am the one who is so inspired by the discovery of your brilliant music!!!
So thank YOU!!!
Jools :)
P.S. If you want to see where the music takes me there is a link to my Portfolio site on Behance below!!! 
NEW!! - Thanks for all the great feed-back on my work! I shall be re-launching with a website (shop & archive) ‘KULT-JE’ in the not too distant future! Meanwhile, examples of past and current work are featured on my Instagram (@joolselphick)
Since my heart op in Jan2021, I have had to deal with taking quite a lot of meds which have interrupted my design work - that and moving to Germany in 2020 - and back in 2021 (due to Covid my business plans stalled!) - SO, slowly getting it together…. hang tight!😊

I have an archive of my work to date on Instagram - @joolselphick

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