Wow, Christopher! What a beautiful song. I enjoyed it until the last note. I found the finger snapping in some places interesting. It confused me a bit at first, but it fits the track perfectly. A really good piece of work. 👏

Thank you Axel.  Really appreciate your message. I did wonder about the finger snaps too when I recorded it, but it sort of just seemed to fit after a while. Thank you.

Fender Squire Mini Guitar
Irin Melodica
Yamaha Bass
Yamaha Tenor Saxophone
Garageband keyboard sounds and beats

Mind Meld

Red & Blue

somewhere not here

Somewhere , Not Here

Pride month song for 2024..thanks for listening

This is not about you,
Your life is not about who I love, or the things I do
You’re not the one that I answer to

But it’s not about me
There’s more to life than i will ever know, than i’ll ever see
I don’t hurt anyone just let this be

I have no voice but I can speak
I don’t like what you do to me
I say it’s time we make a stand

It’s more than tonight
It’s more than my fight
This is my right
This is my life

Do you feel the beat
It’s the pulse of the world
Where the people meet to let their flag unfurl

Do you feel it?

What does it matter to you
How i live my life, or what I believe, or the path I choose
Look inside, are you afraid to face the truth

We all need to be
Fragile and fearless, wild and free, you see 
for fate of the world, for our destiny 

Love is blind but I still see
And I don’t like what you’ve done to me
I see bloodstains on your hands!

Do you feel the beat
It’s the pulse of the world
Where the freaks all meet to let their flags unfurl

It's Not About You (PRIDE '24)

I'm happy Vocalatti invited me for a sax improv on this wonderfull cover version,
composed 1938 by J Fred Coots, with lyrics by Haven Gillespie.
__________ Vocalatti: Vocals & backtrack (via jazzbacks - piano, bass,drums)
__________ joerxworx: alto sax, final mix
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You Go To My Head // Vocalatti ft. joerxworx

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In the stillness of night, as Liam drifted into slumber, his mind wandered to an endless expanse of stars. The gentle notes of a relaxed piano instrumental titled "Elemental" played softly in his dreams, each key strike resonating with the vastness of the cosmos. He found himself floating among the stars, surrounded by their serene, ethereal glow.

The beauty of the infinite space unfolded before him, with galaxies swirling and time flowing effortlessly. The piano's soothing melody created a sense of timelessness, where every moment stretched into eternity. Liam felt a profound peace, as if the universe itself was cradling him in its boundless embrace.

As he moved through this celestial landscape, he marveled at the harmony and tranquility that permeated the stars. The music and the cosmic scene intertwined, crafting a perfect sanctuary of relaxation and contentment. In this dreamlike state, Liam found a deep sense of belonging and serenity.

Awakening with the first light of dawn, he carried the memory of the dream with him—a reminder of the elemental beauty of the universe and the infinite peace that lies within. The music of "Elemental" echoed in his heart, a serene melody that would stay with him forever.

Elemental

Devil in the details

Verse 
What Isn’t a blast from the past 
Calling 8 shots half a glass, so the world can kiss my ass 
I left with a man when the night began 
Wake up he’s a boy who calls a woman his toy 
Got no time for emotion, it restrains, takes away from his games 
God forbid I’m more important than a dota opponent 

Chorus
I’m more confident alone 
Can’t strike me down where I stand 
Who I’ve got ain’t grown 
Don’t ask me when he’ll be a man 

Verse 
Now here’s the thing about me 
When I find a man I’m all in
Why waste time on a good thing  
What I don’t find funny 
When he hits me up just to get lucky 

When I’m cold I get my own damn sweater 
In the long run it would treat me better
I’d hate to rely on someone when I can just get it done 

Chorus
I’m more confident alone can’t strike me down where I stand 
Who I’ve got ain’t grown, don’t ask me when he’ll be a man 

Bridge 
I get lonely, this is no invitation 
Don’t call me up say you made an observation 
Loving ain’t my only solution 

Chorus 
I’m more confident alone can’t strike me down where I stand 
Who I’ve got ain’t grown don’t ask me when he’ll be a man 

Instrumental

Chorus 
I’m more confident alone can’t strike me down where I stand 
Who I’ve got ain’t grown don’t ask me when he’ll be a man 
I’m more confident alone, yeah, oh
Who I’ve got ain’t grown

Grown

I’ve been standing on this hotel balcony 
Wondering why the world doesn’t see me 
How many places do I have to go 
Before I make it standing here ain’t gonna get me where I need to be 

I wanna be standing on the top of the eiffel tower
I wanna be dancing on the streets of barcelona 
I wanna be sitting on the shores of puerto rico 
To be doing anything but this would have me in wanderlust 

I’ve been thinking of all the places I could see 
And I don’t know why it hasn’t happened for... me 
How do I get there and what does it take
It don't seem fair 
Just tell me how and I will make it there I swear 

I wanna be standing on the top of the eiffel tower 
I wanna be dancing on the streets of barcelona 
I wanna be sitting on the shores of puerto rico 
To be doing anything but this would have me in wanderlust 

The nights get colder the days go longer 
I wonder why I’m here thinking about where I could be 
The list goes longer, Oh the places I could be… 

I wanna be standing on the top of the eiffel tower 
I wanna be dancing on the streets of barcelona 
I wanna be sitting on the shores of puerto rico 
To be doing anything but this would have me in wanderlust 

I wanna be standing on the top of the eiffel tower 
I wanna be dancing on the streets of barcelona 
I wanna be sitting on the shores of puerto rico 
To be doing anything but this would have me in wanderlust

Wanderlust

Voice and acoustic guitar: David Dunham
Music composition, piano and electronic strings: Michele Ansani

Those recited by David are verses from one of the most famous poems and one of the greatest Italian poets of the 20th century (Eugenio Montale). They are taken from the collection entitled ‘Ossi di seppia’ ('The bones of cuttlefish'), published in Italy in 1925, and several times translated into English (alone or together with other works by Montale).
Many thanks to David (@david-dunhamuser589535203), who agreed to collaborate on this little creation, also adding his refined guitar phrasing. All the (usual) imperfections are mine.

Cover photo by Peter Zajfrid, "Moody Morning"

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Lyrics (ENGLISH / ORIGINAL ITALIAN)

Perhaps one morning going alone in the air of glass,
arid, lookin back, I shall see, with the terror
of a drunken man, the making of a miracle:
nothingness at my shoulders, the void behind me.

Then as on a screen, suddenly, trees houses hills
will assemble themselves for the usual deception.
But it will be too late; and I shall go on, quiet,
with my secret, among the men who do not turn

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Forse un mattino andando in un’aria di vetro,
arida, rivolgendomi, vedrò compirsi il miracolo:
il nulla alle mie spalle, il vuoto dietro
di me, con un terrore di ubriaco.

Poi come s’uno schermo, s’accamperanno di gitto
alberi case colli per l’inganno consueto.
Ma sarà troppo tardi; ed io me ne andrò zitto
tra gli uomini che non si voltano, col mio segreto.

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Posted on SoundCloud: 2024, August 27.

Perhaps One Morning ... [Michele Ansani - David Dunham] **

All Over Again

Christopher is a talented multi-instrumentalist, musician, songwriter, teacher and producer from Toowoomba, Queensland in Australia.

Christopher toured Australia when he was 18 years old with a 13 piece band and has been performing ever since.

Christopher is credited with co-writing, recording and producing four instrumental EP’s, his own instrumental album as well as credits on many singles as a songwriter, instrumentalist and producer with many talented Australian songwriters and performers.

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