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Ebb and Flow

Ebb And Flow

MANIC MONDAY
Original song written by Prince & recorded by The Bangles
Version by Overdrive & Antoine Guigan

"Manic Monday" is a song by the American pop rock band The Bangles, and the first single released from their second studio album, Different Light (1986). It was written by American musician Prince using the pseudonym "Christopher" and was originally intended for the group Apollonia 6 in 1984. Lyrically, it describes a woman who is waking up to go to work on Monday, wishing it was still Sunday so she could continue relaxing. The single, released by Columbia Records on Monday January 27, 1986, received generally positive reviews from music critics and some comparisons with The Mamas & the Papas' "Monday, Monday". It became The Bangles' first hit, reaching number two in the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as in Austria, Canada, Germany and Ireland, and peaked within the top five in Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Switzerland. It was later certified silver in the UK by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
(https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/2356591/bangles/manic%20monday)


KINDNESS INC

Musical project by French singer and instrumentalist Antoine Guigan, a musician heavily influenced by hip hop, electro, and folk. He has an incredibly powerful voice and is a skilled melodica player. I recommend visiting his excellent Soundcloud page: https://soundcloud.com/kindnessinc

Antoine's first EP is available on all platforms: ffm.to/sailors-ep

LYRICS

Six o'clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
My I don't have to run day
It's just another manic Monday

Have to catch an early train
Got to be to work by nine
And if I had an air-o-plane
I still couldn't make it on time
'Cause it takes me so long
Just to figure out what I'm gonna wear
Blame it on the train
But the boss is already there

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
My I don't have to run day
It's just another manic Monday

All of the nights
Why did my lover have to pick last night
To get down
Doesn't it matter
That I have to feed the both of us
Employment's down
He tells me in his bedroom voice
C'mon honey, let's go make some noise
Time it goes so fast
(When you're having fun)

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
My I don't have to run day
It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my fun day
It's just another manic Monday

Manic Monday

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Bite Me (Instrumental)

“Shroud” is a melodic and mournful ambient electronic piece from Absence — drifting in slow, elegiac waves that carry both sorrow and the faintest glimmer of hope.
Soft, glowing synths unfold like distant light beneath heavy fog, while slow-moving drones form a tranquil, peaceful undercurrent.
It sits in the emotional space between stillness and renewal — atmospheric, reflective, and quietly luminous.

The track draws inspiration from the early ambient works of Aphex Twin, the glowing soundscapes of Jónsi & Alex, and the restrained emotional weight of Ben Frost and Max Richter.
Perfect for late-night listening, introspection, creative work, or any moment needing calm, emotional clarity.

For fans of: Aphex Twin, Jónsi & Alex, Ben Frost, Max Richter, Tim Hecker

Siegfried Jünger – Shroud | Ambient Drone, Peaceful Electronic (FFO: Aphex Twin, Jónsi & Alex)

this song will be on spotify 19th of december, sorry for not making music in a while.
pre-save now: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cloudzin/in-my-room

in my room

A little song I wrote the other day .....  the whole thing just came to me in a flash!

I played and sung all the parts .... and its all put down in just one take .... the drums, the guitars, the bass, the vocals ....one take!

Call you back

Güera (RELOAD MAXTER)

A haunting journey into the shadows with "Their Dark Secret" by The Dark Messiahs.

This track is an atmospheric blend of Doom Jazz and Dark Jazz Noir, characterized by its intense mood and minimalist arrangement. Featuring sparse percussion from Sticks Thompson and resonant, brooding bass work by Wilt Flowers, the rhythm section lays a hypnotic, deep foundation.

Sonny Rhodes' melancholic piano weaves a spectral melody above the dark soundscape, occasionally punctuated by the chilling, soulful contributions of Guy Stansfield on clarinet and Blue Six on muted trumpet.

Perfect for late-night listening, film noir enthusiasts, or fans of deeply atmospheric, instrumental music that pushes genre boundaries.

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A haunting journey into the shadows with "Their Dark Secret" by The Dark Messiahs.

This track is an atmospheric blend of Doom Jazz and Dark Jazz Noir, characterized by its intense mood and minimalist arrangement. Featuring sparse percussion from Sticks Thompson and resonant, brooding bass work by Wilt Flowers, the rhythm section lays a hypnotic, deep foundation.

Sonny Rhodes' melancholic piano weaves a spectral melody above the dark soundscape, occasionally punctuated by the chilling, soulful contributions of Guy Stansfield on clarinet and Blue Six on muted trumpet.

Perfect for late-night listening, film noir enthusiasts, or fans of deeply atmospheric, instrumental music that pushes genre boundaries.

The Dark Messiahs are:

Sticks Thompson - Drums
Guy Stansfield - Clarinet
Blue Six - Trumpet
Wilt Flowers - Bass
Sonny Rhodes - Piano

For Fans Of (Similar Artists/Styles)
Bohren & der Club of Gore
Dale Cooper Quartet & the Dictaphones
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Angelo Badalamenti (Twin Peaks Soundtrack)
Jazz Noir / Dark Ambient
Cinematic Post-Rock

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#Atmospheric
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#Soundtrack
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The Dark Messiahs - Their Dark Secret (Doom Jazz Noir)

Composition orchestrale épique, inspirée par les musiques de film et les grandes fresques fantasy.
Cordes expressives, cuivres puissants, percussions massives et chœurs aériens créent une atmosphère héroïque et immersive.
Une musique qui évoque les grandes quêtes, les paysages majestueux et l’émotion des récits épiques.
Bonne écoute !

Epic orchestral composition inspired by film music and large-scale fantasy worlds.
Expressive strings, powerful brass, massive percussion and airy choirs create a heroic and immersive atmosphere.
A piece that evokes grand quests, majestic landscapes and the emotion of epic storytelling.
Enjoy!

epical

A song about anxiety, depression and loneliness.  

[Verse]

This tables damp...  Bleach and water.
Stopped for a Big Mac, fries and a Coke.
Dinner for one... eight and a quarter.
Then I'll walk, and have a smoke.

Anxiety, my partner in crime.
Every day, taken carefully.
A classic psycho paradigm.
Something's broken inside of me.


[Chorus]

Smiling, talking, that's not my thing.
A melancholy soul is a social sting.
Stuck in a thought quagmire.
With a head full of broken wires.


[Verse]

Like a sparrow without a host.
A tiny, lonely, innocent bird.
Alone, in a field on a broken post.
Only seen and never heard.

I don't smile, never lock eyes.
Keep lookin toward the ground.
Hide inside my fake disguise.
Panic attacks will cut you down.


[Chorus]

Smiling, talking, that's not my thing.
A melancholy soul is a social sting.
Stuck in a thought quagmire.
With a head full of broken wires.


[Bridge]

But, music is my happy place.
Every genre... a new highway.
Explore... then come back to base.
There's always hope for brighter days


[Chorus]

Because, smiling, talking, that's not my thing.
A melancholy soul is a social sting.
Stuck in a thought quagmire.
With a head full of broken wires.


[Chorus]

Smiling, talking, that's not my thing.
A melancholy soul is a social sting.
Stuck in a thought quagmire.
With a head full of broken wires.

Lyric by: Roger L. Smith
Vocals & Music by: Suno.ai

© Copyright Roger L. Smith & Ironically Insipid Records, 2025

Broken Wires

For elevators at 3 a.m., when you know you should leave… but you press “Top Floor” again.

All the same (Playing Your Game)

Chris Drabble, based in the Northwest of England, is a rock guitarist who has over 50 years of playing experience.
With nearly 50K streams on SoundCloud in the last 12 months being a mixture of Guitar Rock and softer Ambient instrumental tracks, Chris is now ramping up his rock guitar work with his latest album ‘Foot to the Floor’, which harks back to his youth when rock guitar tracks had a catchy opening riff, and was the sort exciting music you felt you had to tap your foot to. 
His influences include Rush, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Simple Minds, Pink Floyd, Joe Satriani and Jimi Hendrix. He is currently listening to Porcupine Tree, Dream Theatre.