Monday Playlist 5/11/20

JUNE 2020

Some great songs from some Fantastic Artist's/Bands and a few of my own.

AB Playlist 074 Part 1

The Latest songs from some fantastic Artist's/Bands and a few of my own,

Playlist 057

Songs That Need Repeating!

Monday Playlist 4/12/2021

Sweet Songs of Chuck Aaron

ambient good vibes music

sound cloud selections

All the nastiest traits, desolation and destruction that I could coax out of Fender's incredible Squier J Mascis (Dinosaur Jr) Jazz Master. Don't tell 'em, but they charge way too little for such a great guitar. ;-) Played along intuitively to some self-created pad-tapped Bitcrushed-to-Hell-'n-Back Ultrabeat Drums in Logic Pro.

Sunny Beaches

Swingin' The Lead  ©

Swingin' The Lead  © - ElectrOriginal Instrumental Filth

I apologize for the noise, didn't realize I had the gain on my sound card cranked up so much. I'll try re-recording this track soon. 

Torroba - Castles Of Spain (Torija)

Original 2014 (see lyrics below) (BMI)

I tried to sing and play this song but it was just to emotional for me. I thank Johnny for taking the lyrics and creating this track...it really means a lot to me. Johnny Minstrel is from Durban, South Africa. Please donate to Alzheimer's research if you can. In memory of my Dad.

Lyrics:
EVERY MORNING AFTER BREAKFAST
HE DROVE TO THE LOCAL COFFEE SHOP
ONE MORNING EVERTHING CHANGED
AS HE WALKED OUT OF THAT SHOP
SITTING IN HIS TRUCK HE REALIZED
HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO
WAS SUDENLY VERY CONFUSED
AND DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO
HE FINALLY DECIDED TO TURN RIGHT
HE WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME
WAS THE FIRST TIME TO LOOSE HIS WAY
AND HE FELT SO ALL ALONE

CHORUS
HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO
WHAT'S AHEAD GOD ONLY KNOWS
COULD ONLY REMEMBER THE BAD TIMES
THE GOOD TIMES HAD LEFT HIS MIND
HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO

THE DOCTOR MADE HIM STOP DRIVING
COULD NO LONGER GO TO THE SHOP
COULD HARDLY WALK WITHOUT FALLING
HE NO LONGER KNEW WHICH WAY TO GO
I'LL NEVER FORGET THE DAY HE PASSED AWAY
THE NURSE FOUND HIM SITTING UP IN BED
TOLD HER HE'D BEEN TALKING TO JESUS
SHOWED HIM THE RIGHT WAY TO GO

(REPEAT CHORUS 2 TIMES)

HE DIDN'T KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO (Lyrics by Tony - Featuring Johnny Minstrel) with Lyrics - Original

An amazing contemporary arrangement and performance of Cantiga de Santa Maria by American guitarist and composer Frederic Hand.

Cantiga De Santa Maria:  Frederic Hand

Reflections on like, growing old, a little sad, but I think we all share emotions of good and bad times.

I Don,t Like Tomorrow Today

Something about Autumn-the crisp cooling weather-skies seems clearer--shedding leaves just before the cold winter--the crops have all been harvested-- for me, it seems a little  slower and more  peaceful--natural process of nature and life--my mind feel more at ease--my body feels more relax--my favorite time of year

Fall (Favorite Time Of Year)

A lot of challenges throughout your life and growing old.  A lot of good thing to look forward to, don't forget that!!

No Good Growing Old?

Written way back by Claude Putman Jr and made popular by Bobby Bare and Porter Wagoner in 1965 .  Some many artist have recorded it, including Elvis Presley and Tom Jones.  An old country standard that I really like and decided to do a few verses.

Green Grass Of Home

One of the greats by Bob Dylan in 1962.   This song has been covered by Elvis, Eric Clapton, Waylon , Willie and Merle, John Mayer, Ed Sheenan ,Peter Paul and Mary,  and the list goes on.   Wow- this song has been with me a long time.  I can't do it justice but this is a simple version that I enjoy playing.

Don't Think Twice

Known as Mr Smooth, Jerry Wallace was nominated for male vocalist and song of the year in 1972 for How Times Flies.  Other songs include Shutters and Boards, Primrose Lane,Do You Know What It's Like to Be Lonely.  He was a Navy veteran and died in 2008. I had an old album I used to play all the time.  This was from that album . I changed the tempo somewhat.  I always loved the lyrics.

Time

All The Headlights

You yes you’re living in a cage
You’re bouncing off the bars
But it’s my ribs and tissue that’s inflammed
Yes it’s I who’s watching for your car
My roots are deep here in the west
Invested here I have to stay
But you got gypsy in your blood
Your fiddles playing the sounds of Spain
And so I’m watching yes I’m watching
All the headlights - all the headlights
Oh I’m watching yes I’m watching 
All the headlights - all the headlights
Coming up over the hill - hoping that one of them is you

Though you’ve had a travelling circus life
You been courting stability
And I’ve been prostrate at your feet
I been licking your toes to sleep
And though you bathe in pleasures warm
I sense our wine is running dry
I know as you commute each morn
You’re not the type to say goodbye
And so I’m watching  . . . you

This evening’s sky is coal dust cloud
You’re late and I’m a clairvoyant
This house empty of all sound 
This house is empty
This house is empty

ALL THE HEADLIGHTS

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هل تريدون الاستماع الى ما كنا نشتغل عليه الفترة الماضية ؟ يمكنم الآن أن تطلبو مسبقا إصدار " حبيبي فانك " الثالث، حيث سنأخذكم معنا هذه المرة بأنغامنا إلى الجزائر. إن أحمد مالك بمثابة إينيو موريكوني الجزائر، إذ ألف و أنتج معظم موسيقى الأفلام الجزائرية في السبعينيات. موسيقى رائعة، مفعمة بالأحاسيس و غير اعتيادية. بعد موافقة تامة من أهل الراحل، يمكنكم و أخيرا الاستماع للمرة الأولى إلى إحدى إنتاجاته، أو النقر على الرابط من أجل طلب مسبق.

I still remember the first time I heard Ahmed Malek. It was 2012. Back then I didn’t know much about Arabic music, but I was about to leave Berlin for a couple of weeks to go to Tunisia. I was working as a project manager for a music recoding session which ended up being released by Jakarta Records as the “Sawtuha” release. I knew I would have some time off during my stay and I was certain that I would dedicate some of this time to diggin. I asked some people whether they knew of any titles that I should look for. Roskow, who also ended up re-mastering this release, told me about an Algerian composer called Ahmed Malek whose music was also released in Tunisia. 

Fast forward three years: Arabic records have become my number one hobby and luckily I got my hands on a copy of Ahmed Malek’s “Musique Originale De Films” album. I already knew some of the tracks but listening to the music the way it was originally released, and not as a crappy Youtube version, made me fall in love with Malek’s compositions all the more. It manages to create this very special mood: melancholic and reflective, emotional and touching, but never depressing. Even without having seen any of the pictures created for this, it immediately brings visuals to one’s imagination. 

Around that time I became captivated with the idea of reissuing some of Ahmed Malek’s music. I knew some people had tried to locate his family but, but with no success. In the end it was an incredible amount of luck that made it possible for you to read these words and listen to this record. I had a DJ gig in Beirut playing old Arabic records and I mentioned my passion for Ahmed Malek’s music to a friend. She said she knew one person in Algier, and as much as it would be a shot in the dark, she could ask her if she had an idea of how to find Malek’s family. Two weeks went by before I heard back, and what I got was incredibly good news. Her Algerian friend was the neighbor of Ahmed Malek’s daughter! I’m not a spiritual person, but it felt like the universe wanted to see this release happen. 

I started to speak with Henya, Ahmed Malek’s daughter and she was more then happy with our idea. She assured us that her father would have loved the plan as well. She provided us with tons of awesome material, from great photos, to unseen video footage and unreleased tracks; she also told us more about her father’s life: 

Ahmed Malek was born on March, 6th 1932 at Bordj El Kiffan, Algiers. He was the oldest son of a family of 3 brothers and one sister. He went to work at a young age in factories to help his father to raise the family. His mother died when he was 12. It was then that decided he wanted to become a musician, and after graduating school he studied at the Algerian Conservatory. He gained recognition for his craft from an early stage and won several prizes and medals nationally and internationally (The "Premier grand prix des arts et des lettres de la composition" in 1972, the golden medal at the "Panafrican Festival" in 1976, and the "Prix du mérite national pour la composition musicale" in 1987). He was the conductor of the "Algerian Television Orchestra“ for many decades and represented his country at international events such as the Expo In Japan, Canada, Cuba and Spain. He passed on the 24th of July, 2008, at his home in El Mouradio, Algiers.


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Wayfaring Stranger: Traditional
Arranged and performed by Josh McAlexander

Wayfaring Stranger...Re-Mix

'EVERYDAY' Re-Mastered July 2020
Written, Performed & Produced by Andrew Borderick 
Copyright 2016 AB Music All rights reserved by the owner
Mastering by Soundcloud July 2020

TAKES A LONG LIFE TO GET WISER
AND THEN YOU'LL GROW OLD AND FEEL TIRED
A POT OF GOLD IS IN THE HORIZON
THE RAINBOW WONT SHINE ON YOU,  ANYMORE

TAKE THE ROAD TAKE THE LONG WAY
AROUND WE GO ANOTHER NEW DAY
MAKE BELIEVE IT'S ALWAYS SUNDAYS
AND HIT THE ROAD

(chorus)
EVERYDAY     EVERY-DAY
EVERYDAY     IN EVERY WAY

IT'S SOMETIMES ROUGH IT'S SOMETIMES LONELY
THE ANGRY SKY IT FEELS CRAZY
THE POT OF GOLD IS ON THE HORIZON
THE RAINBOW IT SHINES FOR YOU 

(REPEAT CHORUS)

EVERYDAY I CAN WAIT
I CAN SEE PAST TOMORROW
EVERYDAY I CAN PLAY
IN MY HEAD I THINK I'M DREAMING

MAKE BELIEVE IT'S ALWAYS SUNDAYS
AND HIT THE ROAD

(REPEAT CHORUS)

Timeline

EVERYDAY

Written by Rob Carlson in 1972, based on the paintings by American folk artist Edward Hicks.  Originally the title cut on a 1974 Polydor Album by Rob Carlson and Jon Gailmor, this solo version recorded in 1993 by Rob and released on Outer Green Records.  Features Michael Terry on backing vocals plus piano by Steve Gaspar and mandolin by Larry Campbell.

Peaceable Kingdom

Demo of a song I wrote May 16, 2016.  
Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/hxb4OeAWqVg
Live Version: https://youtu.be/t74r3QC4IG4

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©Beth Williams Music  May 16, 2016
Tater

From a Distant Land - Beth Williams

Lyrics by Tony Harris 
Vocals, Music, Production and Mix by Glen Granthem
The Lyrics that inspired Glen are listed below 

MY MIND GOES BACK IN TIME
TO SOUTHEAST ASIA
IT WAS  DAYTIME
IN THAT WARTIME ARENA

A YOUNG MAN HAD BEEN RUN OVER
BY A LARGE MILITARY TRUCK
AS HE LAY LIFELESS ON THE SHOULDER
I WAS DUMBSTRUCK

NOTICED SOMETHING VERY STRANGE
AS WE STOPPED TO HELP HIM
THE LOCAL PEOPLE WALKED ON BY
NOT SEEMING TO CARE ABOUT HIM

HE DIDN'T SEEM TO MATTER
TO THE HIS PEOPLE
WHY DIDN'T THEY CARE ABOUT HIM
IT MADE ME FEEL BITTER

CHORUS
WHY ARE WE HERE………..
IN THIS FOR AWAY PLACE
WHY ARE WE HERE………..
IN THEIR BIRTHPLACE
THEY DON'T SEEM TO CARE
ABOUT THEIR OWN………..
WHY ARE WE HERE………
WHY ARE WE HERE……..

FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND LIVES LOST
IN THAT FAR AWAY LAND
MANY UNDER THE AGE OF TWENTY
THEY PAID THE ULTIMATE COST

(REPEAT CHORUS)

© 2018 Lyrics by Tony Harris (BMI)

Why Are We Here - Lyrics by Tony Harris - Featuring The Glen Granthem Band - Original

Lyrics:

Let it rain, overwhelm, sweep away, the old order 
It is time, for glaciers, to descend, break down borders

We set it off, this cascade, these dark boulders 
And as the shards of yesterday, tumble down, we are older 

Everything I wanted to be is consumed by plunging debris
Every sound that I'd ever heard is replaced by a single word
Deep, deep

In the avalanche, in the avalanche, in the avalanche is you

After the noise of the surge comes the silence
Amplified, worlds collide, we cry out, in defiance

Everything I wanted to be is consumed by plunging debris
Every sound that I'd ever heard is replaced by a single word
Every face that I'd ever known, buried by unstoppable flows
Every future, every past, covered by a moment so vast
Deep, deep

In the avalanche, in the avalanche, in the avalanche with you 

In the avalanche, in the avalanche, in the avalanche of you			
_____________________________________
Written, recorded and produced by LUZANGOH

Glaciers

Avalanche

When silence hurts

The City - Words & Music by Pravinand Maharaj

Once it was a city
Now it’s just a street
With every mile another dream lays crushed
And the sun shows no pity
Pouring out its heat
As mighty towers crumble into dust

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

There were signs on the water
Portents in the sky
The Watchers blind by sleep didn’t see a thing
Six crows at the altar
A bargain for the price
Half less worth an eagle’s broken wing

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

What walks the moon at midnight
Through the narrow lanes 
Lurking in the shadows that it cast
A pestilence upon us, a blight
A spreading stain
Taking everything out on its path

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

So, sing the last love song written
Drink up the vineyard grape
Rouse the ghosts of tomorrow from their slumber
If I break out of this prison
And the hour’s not too late
I’ll be down the road without a name or number

One by one they followed
One by one they left without a trace

Pravinand: Vocals and Acoustic
Bas: Backing Vocals and Electric
Mix and Mastered by Bas Kooman

The City - Johnny Minstrel and Bas Kooman

An emotive dedication to all those who fought for our freedom in two World Wars

Go On Old Soldier

DONT YOU SAY GOODBYE  2019

Instrumental: Freddie M. Band
Mixed, Mastered, Produced: Mastering True Music
Lyrics,Vocal Melody : William Paterson
Vocal: William Paterson

William Paterson: https://soundcloud.com/w-paterson-1-1/tracks

DONT YOU SAY GOODBYE (Feat. Patersongs)

This round I just write the song and leave the rest to Iqbal, a music friend in London.    Hope you like our work.

[CREDITS]
Vocals / Instrumentation - Iqbal Hussain
Music / Lyrics -  Michael C. Lynn

[LYRICS]
When it comes dawn, everything's gone,					
I know that it won't last too long					
Paint a sad song on sunlit sky					
Try to hold the tears in my eyes					
Flowery bells of the morning					
Chills in the air, leaves are falling					
Dreams we weaved on rustling leaves					
Are really too much to give					
 					
Happy times, so hard to keep					
Those eyes of mine have learned to weep					
The rustling leaves whirl in the wind					
I'm hurt so deep					
In your lifetime do what you may					
No morning sun last a whole day					
The dreams we weaved on rustling leaves					
Are really too much to give					
 					
(Bridge)					
Feelings of intense uneasiness pervaded me					
Dreams of the past are like the stormy seas					
All those songs we write and sing					
Keep circling round my mind					
Sift the sand of my memory					
 					
** repeat bridge ***					
					
Those lonely nights are just too long					
Weak morning light, I write this song					
Game is lost, pay the cost,					
I'm striving to go on					
Take a boat and sail away					
Shake off the load, call it a day					
Dreams we weaved on rustling leaves					
Slowly fade away……….

Rustling Leaves         (feat.  iHussain)

This is the final song for my cover album “Self Portrait”. It’s been a two- year project and there have been many challenges and rewards along the way. A big “Merci Beaucoup” to all my friends, family and fans for their support.

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My Way - Cover

This track is from the album When I Reach the Place I'm Going and is available for purchase on CD Baby here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/haleysisters

When I Reach the Place I'm Going

When The Wind Dies Down

ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
Written & Produced by Andrew Borderick Copyright AB Music 2015/2020
Featuring MIke Gabriel (UNGUIDED EXPRESS) on all guitars.
Key, Bass & Vocals by Andrew Borderick
Mastering by Mike Gabriel
Cover Design by my Granddaughter Elke Fletcher

WE LIVE SO FAR APART
BUT THE SUN GOES DOWN IN EVERY TOWN
AND THE DAYS WE GREW
YOU WILL ALWAYS SHINE

YOUR ROCKY MOUNTAIN LAND
TAKES MY HEART AND SOUL GIVES AN ENDLESS SMILE
I COULD LIVE IN YOU
YOU GET ME ROLLING HIGH IN THE SKY WITH YOU
(chorus)
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU

NOW THAT I KNOW YOU
THERE IS MORE TO LIFE IT MAKES YOU CRY
THERE'S SILENCE IN THE AIR
NOW WE'RE FAR APART THERE'S ONLY PICTURES OF YOU
(chorus)
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
(break)
WE LIVE SO FAR APART
BUT THE SUN GOES DOWN IN EVERY TOWN
AND THE DAYS WE GREW
i WILL ALWAYS SHINE AN ENDLESS LOVE FOR YOU
(chorus)
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU
ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU

ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU

ALL THE DREAMS WILL CRY WITHOUT YOU - Featuring MIke Gabriel (UNGUIDED EXPRESS) on Guitar.

The cameraman
“The Camera Man” by Three Photons is an indie-blues rock track with strong 60s/70s experimental vibes and gritty, analog production. It blends crunchy rhythm guitars, ambient leads, and emotionally raw lyrics that explore themes of isolation, media distortion, and urban disillusionment.

I imagine a cameraman sees a lot of things he doesn't want to see or believe ;-)
Written by Tim Griffis July 2020
mix 1: July 21, 2020, lead vocal panned left (experimental 60s/70s) 

Technical Details
Recorded at Princeton Studio
Tim's Guitars
Rhythm: Gibson Les Paul Standard
Lead1: Gibson Les Paul Standard
Bass: Fender Squire

Mics: Neumann TLM 67
Drums: arranged by TG
Software: Pro Tools
Vocals: TG

Mixer: API 24 channel summing mixer (8200/7800)
Stereo Bus processing (API EQ and API compressor)
Final mix down to a MARA MCI JH110 1/4inch 2-track at 15 ips using ATR Master Tape. 


Lyrics

Verse 1
It's a camera eye
I look away
or I go blind
it ain't pretty
livin alone in this dirty city

Chorus 1
Just like Elvis
when he hit his prime, I shoot at the TV
I hate lookin in the camera eye
when you're staring at me

Verse 2
Hey girl
it ain't pretty
going on down on this empty life
you sure are witty
I can't stand one more lie....

Chorus 2
Just like Elvis
when he hit his prime, I shoot at the TV
I hate lookin at the camera eye
when you're staring at me

Outro
Just like Elvis
when he hit his prime, I shoot at the TV
I hate lookin at the camera eye
when you're staring at me
Just like Elvis
when he hit his prime, I shoot at the TV
I hate lookin at the camera eye
when you're staring at me

The cameraman

This is a track about nothing, but sound, Lol

Ten Thousand Light Years To Nowhere

Texte Français et Google traduction

TANT DE TANT
Tant de distance, de kilomètres,
Et cette absence qui prend la tête !
Se voir au loin, s’imaginer,
Et n’être enfin que séparé.

Tant de désirs gardés en soi,
Même si l’av’nir nous les donn’ra !
Il faut chasser tous ces démons
Qui font douter au plus profond.

Tant de souffrances à l’intérieur,
De coups de lance perçant le cœur !
Et plus il saigne à rendre vie,
Moins ne s’éteignent les voeux d’envie.

Tant de temps, de temps perdu,
Sans pour autant on s aime plus !
On se fait signe et on s’appelle,
Par quelques lignes que l’on veut belles.

Tant de ces manques marqués de vide
Que l’on se planque sans être lucide,
Et qui reviennent à chaque instant,
Remuer la peine dans nos dedans.

Tant de coupures pour notre amour,
Et de blessures plus chaque jour,
Qu’il faut panser à l’eau d’espoir,
Cicatriser pour mieux se voir.

Tant de larmes dans nos yeux,
Comme des flammes qui donnent le feu,
S’en vont mourir le long des joues,
Pour mieux se dire…. et bientôt nous.

Tant de temps, de temps perdu,
Sans pour autant on s aime plus !
On se fait signe et on s’appelle,
Par quelques lignes que l’on veut belles.

SO MANY
So much distance, kilometers,
And this absence which takes the lead!
See yourself in the distance, imagine yourself,
And finally to be separated.

So many desires kept in oneself,
Even if the future will give them to us!
We must cast out all these demons
Which cause deep doubts.

So much suffering inside,
Heart-piercing spear shots!
And the more it bleeds to bring life,
Fewer wishes of envy go out.

So much time, wasted time,
Without, however, we love each other more!
We wave and call each other,
By a few lines that we want to be beautiful.

So many of these void-marked gaps
That we hide without being lucid,
And who keep coming back every moment,
Stir the pain in our hearts.

So many cuts for our love,
And more injuries every day
That we must heal with the water of hope,
Healing to see yourself better.

So many tears in our eyes,
Like flames that give fire,
Will die down the cheeks,
To better say…. and soon us.

So much time, wasted time,
Without, however, we love each other more!
We wave and call each other,
By a few lines that we want to be beautiful.

TANT DE TANT

TANT DE TANT (La distance en amour)

The darkest clouds

All of my songs start out on my Guild acoustic guitar – and then I get carried away. Thanks for listening. Hope you find yourself humming along with the chorus someday. 

Written by Tim Griffis August 1-4, 2020
Mix 1: August 5, 2020
Mix 2: August 8, 2020, changed eq on the bass guitar

Technical Details
Recorded at Princeton Studio
Tim's Guitars
Rhythm1: Guild DV52 Acoustic (bought in Vancouver back in 2000)
Rhythm2: Fender Stratocaster
Lead1: Fender Stratocaster
Bass: Fender Squire

Mics: Neumann TLM 67
Drums: arranged by TG
Software: Pro Tools
Vocals: TG

Mixer: API 24 channel summing mixer (8200/7800)
Stereo Bus processing (API EQ and API compressor)
Final mix down to a MARA MCI JH110 1/4inch 2-track at 15 ips using ATR Master Tape. 


Lyrics (keeping it sparse as usual and to the point)

Verse 1
Your Life – it’s a beautiful thing
One Life – it’s yours to win

Chorus 1
Dark clouds bring a brand new day
Dark clouds wash it all away

Verse 2
Sometimes life, it takes you away
To another time, another place

Chorus 2
Dark clouds bring a brand new day
Dark clouds wash it all away

Bridge
When your heart longs for another day
It’s gonna be alright
It’s gonna be alright

Outro
Dark clouds bring a brand new day
Dark clouds wash it all away
Wash it all away…

The darkest clouds

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Just the peace at Dusk...My thanks to Josef Umo, for the beautiful harp and Cello.Amazing As always :-))
Please visit Josef @user-351690291

Dusk....  Gina & Josef

Free Bird ( Lynyrd Skynrd Copy ) A Special Tribute by Glenny G

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

Be Still

Be Still (ORIGINAL)

Another one-night jam session, written and recorded 3rd July 2019

Photography by Patrick Tomasso
https://unsplash.com/@impatrickt
Used under Creative Commons license

Help me

Written and recorded 3rd January 2021

My first jam and recording session of the year... another song based on an improv with my bouzouki, which is the main rhythm instrument in this track.

After a difficult year, and a socially distanced Christmas and New Year, the only solace is knowing that we are doing what we can to keep each other safe.

Artwork based on a photo by Tim Mossholder
Used under Creative Commons license
https://unsplash.com/@timmossholder

Lyrics:

These darkened days
We've stayed away...

A small price to pay
To keep each other safe

No face to face
No meeting place

A small price to pay
To keep each other safe

We'll join again
Some glorious day

A small price to pay
To keep each other safe

Safe

Nat Daniels:  Vocals
Ben Juul:  Drums, Mix & Master
Dirk Taubenheim:  Guitars, Bass, Keys, Vocals

Written & recorded at Gatsby's Garage 2020

A million thanks to Nat for her gorgeous vocals here. This song is for the soldiers who risk their lives for us and get nothing in return but mockery. We hate war and want our boys back home. But those who fight for us deserve respect and recognition.

Politicians sent our boys to war
to a place they've never been before
I'd like to send the old guys instead
to make them think about a senseless death

Hey, this is no game, you have no right to waste their lives
hey, have you no shame, you wouldn't dare to be on the other side

Defend their country - that's all they should do
but there is so much more you send them through
how can you make them fight in foreign lands
cause you know pretty well how that will end

Don't leave them alone
bring our boys back home

Badly traumatised when they return
rejected by the people makes them burn
they risk their lives but mockery's all they earn
will the politicians ever learn?

They deserve respect, please act like that and honour them
give them all they need to find their way in life again

Don't leave them alone    
bring our boys back home

Home  ft. NAT DANIELS

Martin contacted me with the title of the song in his mind...he wanted me to put his excellent acoustic recording track with some lyrics.
I was glad to offer my ideas and the result was a true folk song of modernity.
I hope you enjoy our collaboration.
https://soundcloud.com/martin-hirsch-656665916

03/February/2021

Give Me More Than A Second w/Martin Hirsch

Retired musician .  Just writing a few simple songs about
life and growing old.  Song about my childhood on a
Louisiana delta farm.  Most songs were written and composed by me on my Boss  BR8 Digital Recording Studio.  Hope to complete my first CD soon.  I have a few cover songs also.
 