Best of 2024

CLOUDS OF NOSTALGIA UNLOADED IN THIS GARAGE

Monday Playlist week of 12/16/2024

Related tracks: As I Lose My Self Again

Before I go into a listening hiatus, I want to leave my January picks. All these songs have less than 1000 plays and deserve more listens!

Hidden Gems 2025-02

Endless Rainfall: 30 Boundless songs from the SoundCloud community

[UNDER CONSTRUCTION]

Tradacoustic series no. 347

Music, mostly recent, a few days, a few months...

created: 2025/01/25

hk_tradacoustic_347

Your Mix 2

Your Mix 5

My lyrics below inspired Riff to create this track
Vocals, All Music & Mix by Riff Beach 

HER MIND GOES BACK IN TIME
TO A PLACE CALLED BULL MOUNTAIN
AS WINTERS FIRST  SNOW IS FALLIN'
IT'S ALMOST CHRISTMAS TIME

THE MOUNTAIN IS BEAUTIFUL 
AND OH WHAT A TIME THEY WILL HAVE
THE MEMORIES ARE WONDERFUL
NOTHING IS COMPLICATED

(CHORUS)
SHE DREAMS OF GOIN' BACK TO BULL MOUNTAIN
WHERE THEY LAUGHTED AND HAD A GREAT TIME
HER MAMA IS IN THE KITCHEN COOKIN'
THE GOOD TIMES ARE NOT FORGOTTEN

NO I-PHONES OR I-PADS BACK THEN
NO FACEBOOK POST TO WORRY ABOUT
THE GOOD TIMES WILL SOON BEGIN
AND NOBODY WILL BE LEFT OUT

KIDS ARE RUNNIN' AND PLAYIN'
AND HAVIN' A GOOD TIME
CAUSE CHRISTMAS TIME IS COMIN'
AND IT WILL SOON BE SHOWTIME

(REPEAT CHORUS)

2021 © Lyrics by Tony Harris

Bull Mountain Christmas - Collab by Tony Harris and Riff Beach - Original

Once I wrote a description here !!!

Ok let's say I started adding layers to the great music https://soundcloud.com/progrockdan1 sent to me.

Letra (translated lyrics below)

Se arrastró bajo los muros,
llorando.
Se filtró por las ranuras,
buscándome.
Y miró entre las fisuras,
deseando:
mucho claro, nada oscuro,
llamándome…
 
Mas el centinela mágico
de quijadas relucientes,
descarnado por los dientes
de mil y un gusanos cárnicos,
por la acción más degenérica
de venenos de odio y muerte,
este ser, cerebro inerte,
la detuvo, niña histérica…
 
Pero huyó,
vio sentada su promesa de llamarme.
Y escapó,
Vio prendido su deseo de amarme.
Sensación
de saber que era la presa, fuego y carne,
y en la intensa luz de vida vino a hallarme;
y me encontró.
-------------------------------------------
She crawled under the walls,
crying.
She filtered through the grooves,
searching for me.
And she looked inside the fissures,
wishing:
much clarity, no darkness,
calling me…

But the magic sentry
of shining jawbones,
eaten to the bone by the teeth
of thousand and one meat worms,
For the most degenerated action
of poisons of hatred and death,
this being, inert brain,
detained her, hysterical girl …

But she fled,
found assured her promise of calling me.
And she escaped,
found on fire her willing to love me.
Sensation
of knowing that she was the prey, fire and flesh,
and in the intense light of life she came to find me;
and she did.

Ella huyó - She fled (with ProgRockDan1)

acoustic guitar instrumental with some soul feelings

zoepeir

Frozen Footprint

Frans Beelaard Recorded in Modesto, Ca. Steve Roy Bass, Drummondville, Canada. Sergio Parraga, Congas, Bongos , Bells. Spain.  Featuring Alto Saxophone solo, Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano solo. Gibson L5 Electric Guitar Rhythm. Acoustic Bass. Steinway Acoustic Piano Rhythm. String Quartet, Violin, Viola, Cello, Bowed Contra Acoustic Bass. Trap Drum set. Percussion Congas, Bongos, Bells, Cowbell, Tambourine, Zildjan 22" Crash & ride  Cymbals.

Cannery Row

Reflections

Frans Beelaard...tracks, Recorded in Modesto, Ca.  Steve Roy...Bass, Drummondville, Canada. Sergio Parraga... Percussion, Spain. Horn Section, Trumpet, Alto, Tenor Saxophones. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano solo. Roland Bass Synthesizer. Vibraphone Rhythm. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Rhythm. Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Trumpet solo. Trap full kit Drum set. Percussion, Timbales, Cowbell, Tambourine, 22" Zildjan Ride & Crash Cymbal.

Power House

Oh yes i think this stuff is grooving, great work from my 
Friend Joerxworx,https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
Some old guys shaking there Bones, yeeeaaarrrr, 
Thanks to the big Fish Orchester

Lunatics 127 Some OGs In Town joerxworx & Ratzzz

THE BLUE DREAM

In a dream-like world this track finds it's place, in a way it made me think of the surrealist works from the twentieth century by artists like Dali, Magritte, de Chirico, and Dutch painter Carel Willink, for whose nephew I have worked as architect. I hope I can take you along this little dream journey...

-Dan

Original music played, written and arrangement for three acoustic guitars by Daniël van den Berg, December 2023.

Guitar: Joan Cashimira, modelo 145, spruce top w/ cocobolo sides and back, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), 2015 Recorded using an Apogee MiC. Mixed in Auria, masterered in Auria and Final Touch
Cover Art made using Midjourney AI

The Blue Dream | Dan van den Berg

sergio camilloni - la mujer barbuda

In a sentimental mood.
Thanks to @Rosindust who, with her talent and versatility, always interprets each of my pieces in such a brilliant way. A source of inspiration and an incentive to my creativity.

Here the other collaborations with Tatiana: soundcloud.com/francescocartocci/sets/grazie-tatiana

Composition and all arrangements: Francesco Cartocci

Nostalgia

Nostalgia - with Rosin dust

Music: Jan Schonander & Belial Pelegrim  https://soundcloud.com/belial-pelegrim

MAGRITTE ORANGE CLOUD

Plus ça change
(The more it changes)
Plus ça reste le même 
(The more it stays the same)

Magritte Orange Cloud

This is my latest track "MONOPOLY" and it's based on FREEDOM being monopolized by Politicians, Corporations & Elites Worldwide.

Vocals, Lyrics & Production by RadBabyJoe.

LYRICS:

It's a Monopoly... (repeat)

Roll the Dice, Lose or Win,
It's all a Game.
But they hold the keys and we're
Chained to their name.

It's a Monopoly... (repeat)

They say we're Free to walk,
Free to chose our own path,
Free to chose our road.

But every step I take,
Feels like it’s like it’s full of wrath,
Feels like a debt that's owed.

So here's to the DREAMERS,
Who refuse to Play.

To the one's who break FREE,
Find their own way.

Maybe One Day,
We'll crack this Code.

And FREEDOM won't be something,
We're SOLD!

It's a Monopoly... (repeat)

Monopoly

Fearless © Liz Frencham 2024

I’m a sack of contradictions
I don’t know my own mind
Communicating my convictions
Leaves my clumsy tongue tied
I’m tripping over conversations
Makes me want to run and hide

Independence is a refuge
Nothing ventured nothing lost
But somehow you
Break through my view
Show me love is worth the cost

Spend my days still tryin’ to escape
Heart stays whole when there’s no one to break it
Only a fool would mistake that for living, it ain’t
Alone I’m safe, I’m ok
But with you I am fearless

You’re a lesson in kindness
Open heart, open hand
Your gift of questioning relieves me
Of the need to understand
Holding space, with quiet grace
You’re making no demands

Always patient with my shadows
Gently teasing out a smile
Despite my wounds
I’m trusting you
I’ll come out into the wild

Spend my days still tryin' to escape
Cup stays full when there’s no one to take it
Only a fool would mistake that for living, it ain’t
Alone I’m safe, I’m ok
But with you I am fearless

Fearless

This is quite raw, but an honest one. Recorded in one take, decicated to you dear SC listeners. I feel lucky to receive such attention and feedbacks here. Soundcloud community keeps me going and inspires me. 
Production might not be perfect, sorry about that, but this guitar track was composed and played with the heart to thank you humbly.

Garage smile

Movie

Well this is the 1st outing by me and the super talented Glenny G from the US , bit of a raw live sound with this , hope you like it ! Next up is a moving rock ballad by myself , closely followed by last years Xmas song , I thought I'd give it another airing ! Then me and Charlotte are back with a belter to finish the year , so much planned for January , another with Charlotte , Gaz and Nat , and Dave , I cannot wait ! Thank you for listening , and don't forget me and Charlottes new album Hopes and Dreams
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Hearts of Gold

Hearts Of Gold

montaža tuče i gromova(demo)

Chorus
Pull the trigger— on these rhymes
Focus target, bottom line
 Each word impact, like doing time
Ricochet of each other, by my design 
As I unload , as I unload (X4)

Verse 1
Still ——the shimmer of light, coming through the curtains 
the day is not done, outcome’s uncertain 
drop the weight of my shoulder, unload the burden
Exponent the sum of one, connection open
Gonna chill and have some fun, I’m talking floating

Verse 2
I feel up to the level, drop a verse
Bass, mids, and treble, why rehearse 
Bars tight got several, raise a toast 
Going straight through, like a prison ghost
—Some wine,— host with the most
Words bounce off each other, like pinball dope
bounce off each other, like pinball dope
Push ahead, step back, full contact
Calm add reverb
Calm nerves, add reverb
All flavor, got every code
Love of labor, as I unload

Chorus
Pull the trigger on these rhymes
Focus target, bottom line
Each word impact, like doing time
Ricochet of each other, by my design
As I unload , as I unload

As I Unload

Girl Don’t Call My Phone Up

For the fabulous few who leave no footprint.
https://youtu.be/i5Q-viLwH9M

In Mesopotamia
There was this mania
Building stuff out of clay bricks

Sumerian powers
Built temples and towers
Ziggurats, that’s what they did

Humans are scoundrels
Trees should hold council
Just ask the bird or the fish

It’s never enough
With this ziggurat stuff
A ziggurat’s never too big  

The bird and the fish
Were thoroughly pissed
With the cat in the hat and his big ziggurat 

Builders were flagging
Whip  kept on cracking
I want a ziggurat bigger than that

Humans are scoundrels
Trees should hold council
Just ask the bird or the fish

It’s never enough
With this ziggurat stuff
A ziggurats never too big

I want a ziggurat bigger than that
I want a ziggurat bigger than that
I want a ziggurat bigger than that
I want a ziggurat bigger than that

I want a ziggurat bigger than that!

I Want A Ziggurat Bigger Than That!

Megacosm

Clathrate

Voiceless

This song reminds me of the haunted house at Disneyland where the candelabras float up and down the hallways. Here is a video made for the song. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUJgj6MZGy4


We can’t help but run away
When cornered against our will
Flagrant fouls of innocence
Always try to ride the fence
Waiting out the calls
While you are left in haunted halls

 They battered us down
They winched us away

Hold you down for 
Counted out forever more 

 You can count on me for
that will be the time when we will 
show the world what we’ve found  
 that will be the time when we will 
show the world what we’ve found

Haunted Halls

BRAND NEW official STA track called "As i lose my self again".
This is one will be featured on the upcoming sophomore album of Shock the Algorithm, that will be on Synthwave Rock style from now on!Hope u enjoy the new band profile and Merry Christmas my friends!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/1lXDbsvZ2OQ
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lyrics:
Hear my body scream, hear my soul is weak, i can't control anymore
i tried to set it free, i tried to tame this freak, but it's up to self control

and i will never learn and trust is hard to earn
as i lose my self again...

Bright lights calling me, neon life sets me free and i am right here to stay
The sun rise up again and i still understand the dues we have to pay
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(p) & (c) STA, 2024-25.

As I Lose My Self Again

“It had never occurred to me that our lives, which had been so closely interwoven, could unravel with such speed. If I’d known, maybe I’d have kept tighter hold of them, and not let unseen tides pull us apart.”

Never Let Me Go

Rainfall

ENDLESS TIME
Written, Performed & Produced
by Andrew Borderick Copyright 2024 AB Music
YouTube Link
https://youtu.be/oR0dpoMQafI?si=DvNXSIOR5O_b81q0

V1
THIS IS YOUR LIFE, IT'S IN YOUR HAND
DON'T JUMP THE START, IT ALL ENDS FAST
V2
TO LOOK YOUR AGE, IS OUT OF STYLE
TO GO BACK IN TIME, THERE MUST BE DENIAL
(Ref)
WE'RE LIVING IN ENDLESS TIME
(Chorus)
YOU'VE NEVER HAD A LONLY DAY
WITH THAT FACE, IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME
YOU CAN CALL IT ALL YOU LIKE
BUT NOBODY LIVES, UNTILL THE END OF TIME
V3
YOU CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE, BUT NOT YOUR HANDS
THE END OF THE WORLD HAS ALREADY PAST
(Ref)
WE'RE LIVING IN ENDLESS TIME
(Chorus)
YOU'VE NEVER HAD A LONLY DAY
WITH THAT FACE, IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME
YOU CAN CALL IT ALL YOU LIKE
BUT NOBODY LIVES, UNTILL THE END OF TIME
(Break)
(Ref)
WE'RE LIVING IN ENDLESS TIME
(Chorus)
YOU'VE NEVER HAD A LONLY DAY
WITH THAT FACE, IT'S ALWAYS THE SAME
YOU CAN CALL IT ALL YOU LIKE
BUT NOBODY LIVES, UNTILL THE END OF TIME
(End)

2024

ENDLESS TIME

ENDLESS TIME - (see info for video link)

Loop World

FROM YOUR EYES  feat. Frank Zozky & Paploviante
Wishing all a Happy New Year 2025.💕🤠 💃🏼🥂
Backing Track Paploviante: 
https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/gear-paploviante
Frank Zozky: provided vocals
https://www.looperman.com/acapellas/detail/23108/from-your-eyes-by-frankzozky-120bpm-house-acapella
https://soundcloud.com/frank-zozky
Lillithe: Arrangement, Remix and Production

From Your Eyes feat. Frank Zozky & Paploviante

Lyrics:-
There's a gentle breeze
Blowing around me
I can feel it in
The things that people say today

Increasing every week
In the things I see
In the folks who start
Questioning reality

We are in
The calm before the storm
Here come the winds of change
To Take over everything

winkandwoo 2025

The Calm Before The Storm

'whirlwind'
https://www.instagram.com/p/DFY-rnBO3tD/?next=%2F

Life with you has always been
like livin' in a circus whirlwind.
It's been fun. There's no doubt.
But since you broke my trust, babe, it has all turned inside out.
Yet I've been tryin'. And that's no lie.
But it's so hard to keep in all the pain you've caused inside.
Still, I'm sorry for my words
and actions towards you, baby, but I'm just so fuckin' hurt. 

Tell me, girl,
do you believe
in our love
or should we leave
it alone? 

It's been drivin' me insane
not talkin' to you, baby, and it's barely been a day.
That tells me something. But is this something wrong?
That I miss your precious lovin', it's better than my favourite song.
So, let's stop frontin' if this is real,
'cause every time we're touchin' we can't control how we feel.
So, all or nothin'. Or, maybe just friends.
But, either way, my pumpkin, I will love you 'til the end. 

So, tell me, girl,
do you believe
in our love
or should we leave
it alone?

whirlwind

熱海で撮影しました。
この鳥はカモメなのかウミネコなのかどっちだったかな。
I took this photo in Atami.
I wonder if this bird is a seagull or a black-tailed gull.

Migratory bird(渡り鳥)

A bit corrected version of this track now is online.
A little track that I've made today in couple hours for UJAM Discord contest https://www.ujam.com/blog/subcraft-remix-contest-waiting-for-a-sign/ for track remix with a use of SUBCRAFT - sub bass and kick drum synth. https://www.ujam.com/subcraft/
Of course NO AI INVOLVED.
You can listen to the original mix here: https://soundcloud.com/ujam-instruments/subcraft-audio-demo

Unfortunately, I didn't manage to get on the podium, but you can listen to the winners on this playlist: (I will link this playlist when it is officially released)

I've used:
Ableton Live 11 Standard
ujam USYNTH Drive (which I got for free)
ujam SUBCRAFT - trial version
ujam FX Finisher Micro (free)
ujam FX Reverb 1 (free)
Kontakt player 8:
Heavyocity Foundations Staccato Strings (free)
Project Sam Free Orchestra 2 - Bold Legato Brass (free)
iZotope Ozone 9 Elements (I got it for free)
iZotope Ozone 11 Elements (I got it for free)
Arturia Filter MS-20 (got it with my Audio Interface, I think)
Valhalla Supermassive (free)
Universal Audio Teletronix LA-2A Level compressor (got it on UA giveaway last year for free)
Analog Obsession BUSTERse classic console compressor (free)

Picture in thumbnail Freepik: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/portrait-humanitarian-volunteer_10855790.htm

Waiting for a Sign (R.U.R.'s REMIX with SUBCRAFT)

Orchestration mix and production by ↯Mahan↯💀↯Mahan↯ @mahan-mahan
lyrics and vocal by Stonerjazz

i forgot to not think about anything at all
i really dropped the ball
never gonna make it to the hall a fame
that's a shame-
everybody ought to have a shot to show the people what you got

it doesnt matter now cause i'm old
or so i'm told
but what the hell does anybody know anyway
this is only one of infinite scenarios
everybody ought to turn the volume up on their Stereos everybody ought to turn the volume up on their Stereos

Infinite Scenarios  ~with ↯Mahan↯💀↯Mahan↯ (turn the volume up on your stereo)

I hope you enjoy this feel- good old school rap/disco/EDM/ space funk  song.
From the album : "Curiosities Of Outsider Art" (2025)

Lyrics:
The ghosts that live in the sidewalk cracks
We're here because of their fight
Why does the magic disappear
At a higher  Fahrenheit?
If u want a revolution
You're gonna have to work at night
I talked to our basement saytr's
They say they won't bite

Learn to dance
Do the dance
Forget the dance
Do it all over again

Whatever sets your spirits free!

Walking down the street 
Looking like discount store dynamite
A roller coaster love affair
But I was too short to ride
Temporary ecstasy
Doesn't mean the world's alright
Mad, it's the end of the party?
Take it up with the light
Yogi dispensing miracles
Blind in his 3rd eye sight
I went to New York City
She was a Brooklynite
I'm a poet with a million rhymes
I never have time to write
Watch these inner galactic moves
With my space age satellite

Take your power
Use your power
Focus your power
(Take your power, focus your power and use your power!)

Looking back
To the chicken shack
Eating greasy food
You're going to have a heart attack
Avoid the trap
You maniac
I don't buy my soul
Off the rack

Whatever sets your spirits free!

All the nasty things I said
Because I thought It was right
If you want to feel your humanity
Then help with another's plight
All the haters that destroy your joy
Tell them their full of shite
I'm the Minister of Propaganda
I keep that groove locked down tight
(locked down tight)

I'm a drunk bear
And I'm tearing up the picinic site
The history of the world's knowledge
On 1 million terrabyte
I'm the friend in the burning building saying
"It's gonna be alright,"
This is the reason I can carry on
And I never lose my appetite

Whatever sets your spirits free!

Whatever Sets Your Spirits Free

Her Revenge Was Sweet

Craving

In the wake of this tragedy the sun still rises over the City Of Angels. Peace and love to all affected and may recovery be swift to revamp this historic city.

Sun Rose Over The City Of Angels

Label: KAZAL Records
Genre: Trance (Main Floor) / Uplifting Trance
Beatport Exclusive 24.01.2025
Other platforms: 07.02.2025
Buy//Stream: https://hypeddit.com/s-t-i-f/onemorething-kazalrecords-trance

One More Thing

One More Thing (Extended Mix)

One More Thing (Extended Mix) [KAZAL Records]

Friendship (Radio Mix) (2005)
A timeless song about the most important connection in life
True friendship doesn't care about age, gender, religion or nationality. This uplifting trance anthem celebrates the power of genuine connection, blending the emotional depth of friendship with the nostalgic sound of 2000s trance. Soaring synthesizers, a sudden break and spoken lyrics from Ben Aetheryon, whose friendship I honour for 20 years. This song captures the vibe of uplifting trance from the millennial era.
This is the radio cut of Friendship. A perfect length that tells all the story and works in different contexts.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, synthesizer, production
Ben Aetheryon: lyrics, vocals

Friendship

Friendship (Radio Mix)

Buy by Apple Music

Preludio

Ver tu Luz

Thanks to Wayne for inviting me to write some lyrics for his song.  This was a fun tune and I sure enjoy Wayne's music.
Lyrics:
In the morning, when the sun comes up
Sipping coffee from my favorite cup
Wondering what kinda day this day will bring
No time to just lay around
Got to get up and plow some ground(know what I mean)
Don't want to waste your dreams
Dreaming (keep on dreaming)
Thinking(keep on thinking)
My old body seems to be slowing down
It can't keep up with my mind that keeps going 'round
I just do the best I can
I know sometimes life gets hard and rough
That's the time your spirit needs to get tough
Do what you gotta' do don't worry 'bout a thing
Gotta keep those dreams alive
You'll make it, You'll survive
Just do the best you can
Break
You got a whole lot left to say and do
A little old age don't mean it's the end of you
You keep on going 'till the keep on going is gone
No time to just lay around
Got to get up and plant some ground(know what I mean)
Don't want to waste your dreams
Break
Chorus

Do The Best You Can (Original ) Wayne Underwood and Chuck Aaron

Original Music and Production by Bravei. Original Lyrics, Lead Guitar, and Vocals (blending) by Riff. Honored to participate in creating some additional lyrical and other enhancement for Bravei's Big 'Brazilian Beat' and Original Music creation. Lyrics in both English and Portugese.
Faith © - Original
Bravei-Riff
Music, Production - Bravei
Lyrics, Vocals, Electric Lead - Riff
Yes, we need a little Faith 
Oh Yeah, Faith
We need it to walk this world 
We need a little Faith
Maybe, we’ll find a shell with a shiny pearl?
And, if we have Faith…..
Will we trust in things we haven’t seen?
Oh, Faith
Why, some people need theirs laced 
…….with just a little green
(Chorus)
Anyway….
Find something to believe in
Find a way…..
Keep pushing along
Maybe, that’s the way
We keep our spirits strong
(Bridge/Verse)
Takes courage to just let go
Even though deep down we surely know
When the unexpected becomes all too real
Why…Don’t let yourself forget to feel

© Faith - Original
Bravei-Riff
Música, Produção - Bravei
Letras, Vocais, Electric Lead - Riff
Sim, precisamos de um pouco de fé
Oh sim, fé
Precisamos que ande neste mundo
Precisamos de um pouco de fé
Talvez, encontraremos uma concha com uma pérola brilhante?
E, se tivermos fé ...
Vamos confiar em coisas que não vimos?
Oh, fé
Por que algumas pessoas precisam deles?
…… .com apenas um pouco de verde
(Refrão)
De qualquer forma….
Encontre algo em que acreditar
Encontrar uma maneira…..
Continue empurrando
Talvez seja esse o caminho
Mantemos nosso espírito forte
(Ponte / Verso)
É preciso coragem para deixar ir
Mesmo no fundo, certamente sabemos
Quando o inesperado se torna real demais
Por que ... não se esqueça de sentir

Sunny Beaches All Around

Faith ©

Written and Produced by Josh McAlexander
Lap Steel (Keyed instrument)

Be Still

Be Still (ORIGINAL)

Piano player, singer,  righteous upright bass & concatenator of disparate factors.

I Want A Ziggurat Bigger Than That!

burn.it.smith