that is giant crashing waves against a wall.  i love how that smashes back in over and over again.  just a wonderful sound.

sort of completely mental wah harp hahahahaa nice

would never have entered my mind to use a jewsharp in a bluesy boogie. Dig it !! like all the reverse guitar

I created second account, couple days back, for even more support and to share some random acts of impromptu, raw cuts and other inconsistent "nonsense", like the first example of it :)

https://soundcloud.com/art-of-nonsense

Thanks everyone, and everyone who has discovered and supported it already! Yes, the name is from the "Art of Noise" band, which is clearly shines in my influences list :)  As artwork spells, I cannot do nothing. Otherwise, when done with it, I play, like, comment and collect SC tracks into list for future repost :) 

Like this one, which is my average day of meeting new music, re-listening fave works, cycling thru the artists I love to listen, meeting new friends, more new songs... My work blessed me with some time to listen while I'm working (do I ever?) :) No particular "theme" in the playlist other when random awesomeness of pure inspiration. Seriously, this is the way I collected this one. Just today/yesrerday listens. Usually takes me months, how come it does sound cool? So much talent, I know! The list does sound like it is "madness-overture", because it is fancy crazy! Thanks for inspiration! 

See you all in the asylum in Heaven. If there is one (right?) ;)  .... later, because now I .... 

Play. Like, Repost.
Sam.


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Art of Nonsense (Repost Art)

Sergey Zolotoff - 2021th

Synth Strings: Gina Wood https://soundcloud.com/gina-wood-837506330
Guitars: Davy Vance https://soundcloud.com/skub1955
Idea, piano, bass, synths: Jan Schonander

An old track of ours remixed, remastered, to take advantage of some knowledge I have acquired over the last few years. Also replayed the piano and added a few things to make the line a little more interesting. Lastly, I changed some bass notes in the hope of pulling it all together better. And you have to visit Gina and Davy to hear more of their great music.

Delayed Ecstasy

Delayed Ecstasy | Gina Wood 🎹, Davy Vance 🎸

©2022 Chris Pendergraft

What kind of world
is this world 
coming to?
Got no time for love 
gotta hussle on through


Wakeup  
The nation is waiting 
anticipating 
make the bacon
Ham and eggs 
Get through our day
make just enough rent 
to make our way


Everybody Knows
We in that Hussle 

aint nobody 
need that money
more than they need
to find somebody

aint nobody needs that money
more than they  need
to find somebody

 write that down…in your heart

That Hussle

My interpretation of "five-five-FIVE", the music written by Frank Zappa(from his album "Shut Up 'n Play Yer Guitar" released in 1981). Me played all instruments here - covered by ears (Guitars, Bass & Drums - All were done in Studio-live recording >> more info below). Hope you enjoy!!

This music might be very unusual for a rock guitarist in terms of its rhythms and chords. The intro riff begins with  5/8 - 5/8 - 5/4  (hence its title - in their original title, lower-case implies 5/8 part and capital letter implies 5/4), determined by the positioning of 9th chord, using D & G open strings as pedal points, and continues to the solo section with 5/4- 5/8 (most of the phrases are not repeated in those sequences except bass pedal-notes though...even most of kicks don't follow them).
Besides, as Mr. Zappa always did for his recordings, the backing guitars have some extra layerings made by overdubs, which were difficult for me to analyze (thus difficult to use it as a guide with which I would play the rhythm sections or lead guitar along)...

Well, it's probably a bit naive to say but I've seldom wanted to cover his music except a few pieces like this 'guitar-oriented' one, even though I used to listen to some of his albums as low-teens (and in years later via experiencing Steve Vai's music - some of you might know that he was the one of guys who transcribed Zappa's guitar impros into the scores). 
While one day (about 8 months ago) one guy asked me if I could play the guitar for this music...he also said that he would do the drums (by programming) and do some own arrangements with his keyboards...but this has never been realized whereas I'd already made the guitar tracks(riffs, lead and bass) very shortly after that...ya, that occasion broke-up in the air...
I didn't want to throw away what I made though...so tried to record the live drums and backing guitars played myself. But then, WHAT THE HECK the drums were here!!!  It was crazy hard drumming. 
...respect Mr. Colaiuta a lot. I would say they were difficult than the lead guitar (that was actually the easiest part for me). Anyway, I've practiced them for quite a while and finally completed the recording...don't think that I made the justice though I enjoyed learning the deviation from even beats:) 
Thanks for listening and reading. 
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[Music info] 
- Original music was written by Frank Zappa.
- Performed and recorded at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, February 19, 1979 by Frank Zappa: Lead guitar / Vinnie Colaiuta: Drums /Arthur Barrow: Bass / Warren Cuccurullo, Denny Walley & Ike Willis : Rhythm Guitars* / Tommy Mars: Keyboards* / Ed Mann: Percussion*
-Art work is borrowed from the album. Its copyright must belong to the artists and to the label, Barking Pumpkin Records Rykodisc.

[Cover]
- Since the original instruments marked with [*] above were apparently indiscernible to me even though they were credited on the album, I made this cover only with 3 Guitars(one lead + two backings), one Bass and Drum-kit(No keybords, no percussion, less number of rhythm guitars)- played and recorded in the studio except below [**]. 
- Lead Guitar (Intro Riff & Solo): Fender Japan Strat customized w/ DiMarzio Hum-bucking +Analog Effectors (Wah & Volume pedals to narrow FQ range, to have feedback distortion, or for booster-use / Stereo-Echo or Delay). 
- Rhythm Guitars (Intro Riff & Backings): Fender USA Strat +Analog Effectors (Phaser & Chorus).
- All of these guitars' effects were applied (anterior-use) in additon to the distortion & reverb of Amps (Marshall).
- Drums : Tama Acoustic Drum-kit & Zildjian Cymbals w/6 mics + Yamaha Electric Drum-kit for extra Hi-Toms**(that the acoustic kit doesn't have) 
- Bass: Fender Precision Bass w/Analog Effectors(Compressor, Flanger & partially Phaser). 
- Only the small overdubbing of [**], minor retouch on Drum tracks (to remove the interference between Hi-hat & Crash), and Mixing were done with DAW.
----
[Posted: 13th Jan. 2016]

Five-five-FIVE - Frank Zappa Cover

"Driven By Dirt" is the 4th in the series of my Lee (Jack Jones) Lucas Project of songs and tunes done with my new toys I got last year. This particular song is by no means new apart from being new to Soundcloud, and is one I wrote back in March 2014 on my acoustic guitar, and even posted a live version of me playing it back then on my YouTube channel here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uks8Q4yif2c

I never really liked the acoustic version, but felt it would be good to do a studio version of it with the new toys, and I have to say it's benefited and sounds much better for it I feel. So much so I certainly think it's the best song I have done in this series so far. 

The song as always has been made as a free digital download @ Bandcamp and can be had here: https://leelucas.bandcamp.com/track/driven-by-dirt

Driven By Dirt (Words & Music By Lee Lucas)

Lee Lucas - Vocals - Electric Guitar - Bass Guitar - Played Fills & Drum Machine - Artwork & Production.

Pickup Trucks provided by Freesounds.org.

The lyrics are as follows:

Wake up every morning
to a rainy day
things don't get much better
living on your own this way

Yeah life can sure be hard at times
kicks you in the butt
especially as far as women's concerned
yeah I'm all out of luck

(Chorus)
My baby left me
on that open road
for a driver in a pickup truck
she shot off
down that dirty road

Well things could of been much better
if I made the right choice
but my heart got the better
I never listened to advice

(repeat chorus/lead break)

Well there are many lessons to be learned here
and one will always get burned
I suppose it's happened to so many
when their lives are driven by dirt

(repeat chorus/add lib)

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The Transfiguration : Part 1 : An Air of Mystery
Napier's Bones, January 2016

The first complete track from "The Transfiguration", a 24 min suite telling of a paranormal investigator eager to debunk another folkloric legend for the benefit of his eager TV audience.
Ratings pressure from other, more spectacular, ghost-hunting shows  leads to a compromise between his scientific rigour and the need for dramatic programming.

The ruined Holy Trinity Church of Buckfastleigh, Devon, is the location for his latest assignment : to find evidence relating to the infamous Squire Richard Cabell...
Seventeenth Century Schizoid Man.

Are You Sitting Comfortably?
Then we'll begin.

----------------
1. An Air of Mystery
 
Another week, a new assignment
Ratings up with every phantom found
Goodbye kiss then onto Devon roads
Such a Happy Haunting Ground

Another well-loved ancient story
Handed down through history
Like Wistman's Wood, the Hand of Glory
They cling to make-believe

	Discarding age-old superstition
	On camera captured in full view 

Network :        "If it's there, it's on air"

Darting by the river, I see the ruined church in silhouette
So it's Squire Cabell, his spectral hounds and mausoleum glowing red
Sensors all around the tomb, remote connect all seeing eyes
Rational sights you can believe, midnight transmission time

	Presenting only what I find
	The viewers making up their minds 
Network :       "Success, Speaks for itself"

A air of mystery, goes a long way
A hint of danger, goes a long way
A little guidance, goes a long way
And who needs certainty? They all prefer it to be this way....
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The Transfiguration 
(1) An Air of Mystery
(2) Broadcasting Live
(3) No Return?


1. An Air of Mystery

My main Sam Prock account: soundcloud.com/samprock/sets/sam-prock-soundcloud 
Buy and Free DL are available. Listen Prock at the convenience of your YouTube: youtu.be/qVucFTHHq_8?list=PLiPHwi5RqOnJBMa5AYWX3CIjcboefOB6i

Jamn' my Fender Strat the other day, found some nice chords progression. Built something around it same day, using LogicX on Mac. Unrefined and unpolished playing, guys. Layered bass, rhythm and played impromptu solo over. I dug up the rack from a hard-drive, so this couple years recording comes as-is, no refinments. Contains pure inspiration with the mistakes provided :)   Juss having some fun...  :D

Thank you for all for the AMAZING feedback here - Sam PROCK. 

Check out the version, in which Roger played his blessing guitar over this track, the next day  :)))) Appreciate my friend! 

https://soundcloud.com/roger-b-train/sam-prock-the-train-collab-info-below

Cheers!
Sam.

Up To You (Instrumental)

"Praeditos" word root in latin-
praeditus (Latin)
Adjective- 'endowed, gifted, provided with, possessed of", so the slang for the term is "A Little Possessed ". HAHA! Language does not always translate perfectly. 
music by Gyula Bódis with Chris Pendergraft
KONOKUNOK
@discratebye
cover art by Chris Pendergraft
https://www.facebook.com/PendergraftIllustration/?ref=hl
The "Jew's Harp" instrument is considered to be one of the oldest musical instruments in the world;  a musician apparently playing it can be seen in a Chinese drawing from the 4th century BC.  This instrument is native to Asia and used in all tribes of Turkic peoples in Asia, among whom it is variously referred to as a temir komuz (literally, iron komuz), agiz komuzu (literally, mouth komuz), gubuz or dorm.

KONOKUNOK is a Hungarian musician who I have known for a few years. Although I have featured him on my radio show, this is our first time working together on a track. 
I had an intensely fun time rerouting his harp through my wah pedal and getting all tripped out with this ancient instrument. 
@discratebye Check out Gyula Bódis, his music is truly amazing, ancient yet very modern in its usage. A True Talent!

cheers
Chris Pendergraft

Its not a dream 
it is just what you think
there are eyes 
in those shadows
They lie in wait
as if you can not see
but they are only shadows
but they are only shadows

right now time to keep you head clear
right now time to keep you head clear
right now time to keep you head clear
right now time to keep you head clear


Praeditos - KONOKUNOK And Chris Pendergraft

Rainbow

Purple Heart

Really had fun with hardware synths in this one. I used both the novation peak and with layers of the moog voyager.

Faulty Dungeons

Track from my STONE album released earlier this year. Available on all online platforms and of course https://lolademo.bandcamp.com

STONE

Standing Quietly By

Changes

"If music be the food of love, play on ... and on" - William Shakespeare (Sam PROCK Remix)

SoundCloud Premier Partner. Published at Silent Zen label with Ditto. Making art with the sound is what I'm after. Curving genre boundaries is a must.

"It is something between discovering and witnessing" - Robert Moog

Hardware: Moog Subsequent 37CV, MiniMoog Model D '22, Buchla Easel 208C, APR 2600m, Córdoba Koa edition nylon guitar, Fender Stratocaster, Yamaha Bass, Teenage Engineering OP-Z, UAD Apollo Twin X, Presonus 1824C, Line6 PodXT, B-52 LS100 & B-52 4x12, Arturia Keystep, XKeys Air, iPad Pro 12.9-inch, iPhone. 

Software: Ableton Live 11, Moog, Arturia, UAD, FabFilter, IK, NI, Omnisphere. Mobile music fan: Korg Gadget, Cubasis, ZenBeats, Arturia, Moog, FabFilters.

"Depeche Mode is the soundtrack of my life" - rephrasing Dave Gahan said alike of David Bowie. 

Influences: Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Art Of Noise, Daft Punk, Telex, Trans-X, Yello, a-ha, Arcade Fire, Panic! At the Disco, She Wants Revenge, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nirvana, The Offspring, Madness, Che Sudaka, Ultravox, Sex Pistols, Rancid, Strangles, Elastica, PJ Harvey, The Cars, Foreigner, Therapy?, Muse, Duran Duran, Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, New Order, Telex, Zodiak, INXS, Hey Rosetta!, Cause and Effect, And One, Banco De Gaia, B-Tribe, Air, S.P.O.C.K.

Personas: Ottmar Liebert, Dave Gahan, Martin L. Gore, Jean-Michel Jarre, Georgio Moroder, SuperMax, Boris Blank, Leonard Cohen, Curt Cobain, John Frusciante, Flea, Tim Artstrong, Johny Lydon, Dexter Holland, Falco, Midge Ure, M. Harket, Regina Spektor, D. Marouani, Nick Cave, V. Clarke, A. Wilder, Robert Moog,  Don Buchla, Moby, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Vysotsky, G. Nannini, R. Fogli, Hank Marvin, Aeoliah, A. Vollenweider, M. Knopfler, A. Parsons.

"I am interested only in "nonsense"; only in that which makes no practical sense. I am interested in life only in its absurd manifestations." - "Daniil Kharms.

Styles: Funtronica (invented), Electronic, Deep, Alternative, Disco, Deep House, New Wave, Synthpop, Synthwave, Ska, Punk, Reggae, Cumbia, Indie, New Age, Chillout, GOA, Downtempo, Instrumental, Ethnic, Neo Classic, Psytrance, Psybient.

My mobile uploads account is @prockjet. More remixes @art-of-nonsense. Silent Zen is a support group I conduct @silent-zen.

Thank you for your support-
 Chris Pendergraft of the bands:
BATU KURA KURA
EchoCosmic (electro-garage)
Torchfire Heart (Space Rock)
@cowboy_mystics(mystic garage)
@earthmother-one(deep funk)
@the-night-kitchen(night music)
@the-lovable-reprobates(progrock)
@batu_kura_kura (stoner-doom rock) 
@imperialhoney (electro pop)

I am lucky to have music in my life, as well as art. I hear music in my head and give it voice. Its just that simple. So as you go through my cloud, you will hear music from many genres, because I feel many things. We are all the same. We are all working this all out in different ways, from different places. That connection to each other can be felt, like the wind, but it is unseen, so if a song reaches out to you, reach out to me. I am just a person trying to work it all out.
All my music is free, unless you find it on iTunes, but some albums are only there so if you dont have any money let me know what record you want and ill send it to you. 
So I paint, and I do the art for all the bands I write for, and a whole lot of other bands, so I am blessed because art is divine. Anyway, if you want to book one of my bands, or whatever, want to sing one of my songs (they are all open to that) just reach out to me on Facebook or instagram. Send me a mail if you need me to support your track here on soundcloud, or if you need art for your music. Bless you.

Praeditos - KONOKUNOK And Chris Pendergraft

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