A reflection in piano on the moments that come our way.

In Some Unexpected Way

Lyrics

Houston is a muscle man
But he ain't got no class
Dallas is a handsome lad
But sometimes he moves too fast
Austin is a waif of a man
Cuz he smokes too much grass
I keep moving through these days
Us too shall pass

Texas is my sister
Not a mother or friend
She welcomes me by
When I need a hand

Texas is my sister
Not a mother or friend
She welcomes me by
When I need a hand

Lit my first cigarette 
In the bosom of Beaumont
Already had a pack and a half 
By the time I got to Deer Park
I can count on one hand
The times that I've cried
But when I see those skylines
Brings a tear to my eye

Texas is my sister
not a mother or friend
She welcomes me by
When I need a hand

Texas is my sister
Not a mother or friend
She welcomes me by
When I need a hand

I think it’s time
For me to head back home
It was nice for awhile
But all your children are clones
Don't fret sister Texas

Your children are clones

flora pines

Texas Is My Sister

Standing in the wreckage feeling helpless but a glimmer of light pierces the veil of doubt like a flicker of flame and drives us forward.

My final mix for the instrumental version. I hope you enjoy it. Please feel free to like and leave a comment as your feed back is always appreciated and helpful.

Prometheus

Noises Fly Over

Wrote a song and have been working on it with my son and daughter playing the piano. This was just a 1 track live recording. I had my son find some chords that sounded good with the strumming and just let him do his own thing, he's 8. He was really getting into it and it was super fun. Haven't really had the time lately to make anything polished, so for now it's just a demo. Hope you enjoy.

Sacrafice (Demo)

Verse 1)
I’m standing here on your porch again,
The rain’s pouring down, I don’t know where to begin.
A thousand miles couldn’t keep me away,
But I’m scared you won’t hear what I’ve come to say.

(Verse 2)
I see the light shining through your windowpane,
It’s a flicker of hope, but it’s tangled with pain.
I’ve made my mistakes, I’ve been a fool,
But I’m here to show you I’ve changed the rules.

(Chorus)
Open the door, let me back in,
I’ve been lost, but I’m ready to begin.
I’ll fix what I’ve broken, I’ll make it right,
I’ll stay by your side through the darkest night.
Let me show you what love’s fighting for,
Please, baby, open the door.

(Verse 3)
I still remember when we first met,
You were the one I’d never forget.
But I took you for granted, let you slip away,
Now I’m begging for a chance to make you stay.

(Verse 4)
The past is heavy, but my heart is true,
Every road I’ve traveled has led me back to you.
I see our future, I see it clear,
But it all depends on you standing here.

(Chorus)
Open the door, let me back in,
I’ve been lost, but I’m ready to begin.
I’ll fix what I’ve broken, I’ll make it right,
I’ll stay by your side through the darkest night.
Let me show you what love’s fighting for,
Please, baby, open the door.

(Bridge)
If you need time, I’ll wait out here,
Through the cold, through the doubt, through every tear.
But if there’s even a spark left in your heart,
Let me in, and we’ll make a brand-new start.

(Instrumental Break)
(Soft guitar solo, letting the emotions swell.)

(Chorus – Extended)
Open the door, let me see your face,
Let me feel the warmth of your sweet embrace.
I’ll write you a story, a love that’s new,
One that’s built on forever with you.
I’ll fight for your trust, I’ll love you more,
Please, baby, open the door.

(Verse 5)
The handle turns, and there you stand,
Tears in your eyes, my heart in your hands.
You pull me close, and I know it’s true,
The hardest doors to open lead right back to you.

(Final Chorus)
You opened the door, and I’m walking in,
The love we lost is ours again.
I’ll fix what I’ve broken, I’ll make it right,
I’ll stay by your side through the darkest night.
Now I know what this heart beats for—
Thank you for opening the door.

(Outro)
Yeah, love lives here, behind this door. 
credits
from Your eyes, released January 12, 2024........nashwyatt.bandcamp.com.........

Open the door,

(lyrics)

乾いた風が胸をすり抜けて
止まりかけた時間を呼び起こす
誰の声も届かない夜に
君の笑顔だけが確かだった

手のひらに宿ったあたたかさが
今もこの背中をそっと押してる

言葉じゃ追いつけない想いが
胸の奥でリズムを刻む
迷いも不安も抱きしめたまま
僕はまた一歩を踏み出す

ふとした瞬間に揺れ動く心
隠してた痛みが顔を出す
だけど君と過ごした季節が
まだ僕の中で光ってる

見えない未来に怯えるたび
その記憶がそばで灯をともす

静かな夜に響くリズムが
生きている証を伝えてる
どんな闇にも負けはしないと
この胸に誓った約束

遠ざかる影を追いかけながら
何度でも立ち上がれる気がした
心の奥に響くノイズさえ
今はもう確かな歌になる

砕けた夢のかけら集めて
明日へと線を描いてゆく
途切れそうな光の中でも
生まれてく新しいメロディ

Heartbeat

When I was younger I was annoyed when artists issued multiple versions of songs--I wanted the "one true version." In contrast, as a songwriter I've enjoyed letting songs have various lives or incarnations.  One of my better known recent songs is "Starlings," and I've put a lot time into getting that one just right.  However, when I completed a recent idea--"A Bad Dream"--it reminded me of where "Starlings" started: as a track called "Another Humdrum Day," and originally intended for a collection of songs in a "dream folk" or (almost) "acoustic shoegaze" style.  Like a "A Bad Dream," it was based around a fingerpicked acoustic run through a complex delay.  I went back to check it out and really enjoyed its vibe, so tidied up the vocals and here it is.  I may work it up more fully so stay tuned:

Now where do we run
On another humdrum day?
Abandoned by the sun
On another humdrum day
And what can be done?
It's just another humdrum day

Just the same old, same old show
And nowhere, nowhere to go

I need someone
On another humdrum day
Before the darkness comes
To crown another humdrum day

I'm climbing these walls
And fading

Oh I don't know why the sun is so shy today
I can't say when it will shine again our way

So come, come close
On another humdrum day
Whisper in my ear, three words
It's another humdrum day
Tease me out of this lull
On another humdrum day

I'm thinking of you again
In this blackout

Oh I don't know why the sun tries to hide away
I can't say when it will come again our way
Nowhere to run, will you be the one to stay?

Image by Melody Hanson

Another Humdrum Day

Down on my knees once more
With my list of demands
Asking only of what I want
More castles made of sand
He knows my every need
I need not say a thing
Softly gently I hear Him say
"Hush let the angels sing"
 
Hush don't say a word
Let my voice be heard
You come to me in need
Hush don't say a thing
 
I ask not with open mind
But with an open heart
Instead of sand for kingdoms
I get the mercy of your grace
Breathing life within
Willing to bear the sins
Of a child marred with the scars
Of a battle only He can win
 
Hush don't say a word
Let my voice be heard
You come to me in need
Hush don't say a thing


Credits:

Written by:
Joseph Anthony Ricciardo

Jamal Batiste:
Bass

Joseph Anthony Ricciardo:
Vocals, guitars

Produced by:
Joseph Anthony Ricciardo

Engineered, mixed and mastered by:
Joseph Anthony Ricciardo

www.deepscopemusic.com



Hush (2024)

Die for me -Live performance

Waves

I work as a nurse in the state of Florida and I love being there for people in need. My other true passion is making music. I'm kind of an amateur but I look forward to getting better and making the best music I can.

Most the songs I do in about a day and then move on. I don't have the skill to make them radio quality yet, but I hope with collaborating with others and making my own music I will learn some skills along the way. I don't focus on perfection, I focus on emotion and try to put feeling into my music.

Also, I love to get lost in other peoples work, I will often play video games while listening to a bunch of someone else's works and commenting on the ones I like the most, not all though, don't wanna seem like a stalker, unless you like that of course.

Been feeling a little burnt out lately, so if I'm not responsive please don't take it personal. Having to work OT to keep the family afloat, so I haven't had time for music and when I do have any time I'm just too exhausted. I definitely want to make more it brings me a lot of joy to make music. At the same time it is very taxing, reaching into the depths can sometimes cause unwanted feelings to linger longer than they should. Anyway, I love all the support you have all sent my way. See ya around!

Update: Soundcloud has become too expensive and the free version is terrible. They removed a lot of my songs etc... I will be moving on to a different distributer and working on more social media outlets so I won't be on here as much. Many of my songs will be on Spotify, apple etc, I'm in the process of transitioning them. I will leave what I can with the allotted two hours. I appreciate all of you. James Geer, Miami Jeff, Steve V... If you guys are reading this I want you to know how much I appreciate you guys. You are all wonderful musicians and you shared your knowledge and music with me and I'm a better artist because of it, so, thanks!!! See yall around!!!

Sacrafice (Demo)

Bubba Maddux