The Universe Expanding

virtual love

I created a video for this. To watch it go to: https://youtu.be/WRMXCoEO_LA?si=fzZ-Q0xR2UcAF6Th

I am in increasing pain every day because my spine is a mess. Playing the piano is one of the most painful things I do. It sucks the oxygen out of the room. I don't let it beat me. The day before I recorded this I had steroid shots in my mid back, hoping it would give me a little relief. That day I had no pain. I sat at the piano for 5 hours working on music because it was such a joy. It lasted for a day and a half.  It was supposed to be weeks. anyone with chronic pain for years knows what this is like. I can only lay back on pillows for so many hours each day. I am not complaining. It is what it is. Arthritis in my hands would be worse and I have none of that. But this day - this one day was wonderful. I had asked the doctor for one day. That is what I got. W.e have to fight for the things we love.Music gives me the energy to keep going,  Who knows what these hands will produce. I don't have to be the best. I need only be the best I can be.

No Pain

* Black Magic Woman \ ISWC : T-010.134.179-0                                                      
  Author : Peter Green \ Publisher : Bourne Music LTD \   Released : 1968                   
                                               * Oye Cómo Va \ ISWC : T-070.160.611-2
Author : Tito Puente \ Publisher : Planetary Music Publishing Corp \ Released : 1962
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My niece's wedding party on August 30th, 2003.
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Santana's music, for the Nguyens it's a family story...      
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Solo guitar : Jean
Bass guitar : Khanh
Synth, Arrangement & Vocal : Phong
Recorded : August 30th, 2003
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Medley "Black Magic Woman - Oye Cómo Va" - Cover (Santana)

Washed Away

Special thanks to our cat in the beginning

Cosmic Lovers

There are stars in the Southern sky
Southward as you go
There is moonlight and moss in the trees
Down the Seven Bridges Road

Now I have loved you like a baby
Like some lonesome child
And I have loved you in a tame way
And I have loved you wild

Sometimes there’s a part of me
Has to turn from here and go
Running like a child from these warm stars
Down the Seven Bridges Road

There are stars in the Southern sky
And if ever you decide you should go
There is a taste of time-sweetened honey
Down the Seven Bridges Road
V3.02

Seven Bridges Road

Hello everyone,

Many of you probably know this feeling. You start making music and completely lose track of time. The hours fly by, and suddenly it's late in the evening or even nighttime. I wanted to capture this theme in a lighthearted and humorous way.

I'm really happy that I was able to produce this song together with Mike Fox. Mike liked my idea for the arrangement and lyrics right away, and he was immediately on board. How much we appreciate each other can definitely be heard in the lyrics.

For this song, we were also able to bring in two guest singers—but just listen for yourselves! What they sing is probably something everyone in a relationship has heard at some point – or am I wrong?

Mike and I certainly hear it very, very often! 😆

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"We Should Be Asleep By Now"

Axel walks in, right on time,
Says “let’s rehearse” – I pour some wine.
He’s got a plan, I improvise,
But rock ain't played by suits and ties!

Mike plugs in, makes feedback scream,
Calls it “tone,” I call it a meme.
He swears his solos shake the land,
But his hands shake more—he can’t withstand!

We should be asleep by now,
But here we are, we rock somehow!
One more song, then one more beer,
Proud and loud we still are here!

You press one key, a full band plays,
No fight, no sweat—just modern ways!
I bend my strings, I break my bones,
You sip green tea and check your phone!

Oh please, Rockstar, not so loud,
Last night you snored and shook the crowd!
You call my sound too clean, too bright,
But at least my back don’t ache at night!

We should be asleep by now,
But here we are, we rock somehow!
One more song, then one more beer,
Proud and loud we still are here!

My riffs still shake my hometowns sky!

My chords still make the neighbors cry!

Six strings, raw soul, full of might!

But my keys sound’s programmed right! (Here we go)

We should be asleep by now...

Come on, Mike, let's listen to the backing singers.

You should be asleep by now!

Oh Axel, put on your glasses, these are our wives.

You should be asleep by now! 
You should be asleep by now!

Alright, Axel, your keys ain’t bad…

And Mike, your solos (still) drive ‘em mad!

We battle, we clash, we push the fight,
But side by side, we light the night! 

We should be asleep by now,
But here we are, we rock somehow!
One more song, then one more beer,
Proud and loud we still are here!

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Credits:
Guitars / Vocals: Mike Fox
Keys / Vocals: Axel Menningen
Background-Choir: „The wives“

We should be asleep by now

We Should Be Asleep By Now

Dreamscape

«WALKING UNDER THE MULBERRY TREES». Op.91 (2017). New edition and execution (2025).

An attempt to keep it simple. This is just vocals, 12 string acoustic guitar, harmonica, bongo and tambourine. 

Just some thoughts on what it means to grow up.

Growin Up

Lost Signal

Dreamland (2007)

"Rufus Caput Lunae, In Latin means: Red Head Moon"

Rufus Caput Lunae

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I know I said this would be the last one but I think I may release a bonus track with a special feature 🤫 I hope you guys enjoy and look forward to more I have much more to post here soon. Be safe out there everyone!🔥🔥💪

Open Skies x Prod. GAXILLIC x Perish Beats

We make a lot of music together on a 2003 TASCAM 32 Track recording studio. We do NOT use A.I help or Auto tune. We are the real deal. Good luck in life. C&TD
(P.S. we don't stick to just one genre. Check out our playlists, that's where we try to organize the chaos) 

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