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Spinning Circles

But, what if?

"Playlist #4"

Dedicated to Chris's brother, Mark.
Words from Mark.
Song by Robyn Youlten
Produced engineered and mixed by Chris Scheri.
Vocals sung by Robyn Youlten.
Flutes played by Chris Scheri.
Acoustic guitars and bass played by Robyn Youlten.
Harmony Vocals by Robyn Youlten.

Incident at Dingley Dell

Original Country - mix updated by Hess in 2017. Special thanks to Riff Beach (Hessen Riff)for his work on this track. A special collaboration for our Dad's...may they RIP.  (BMI)

Daddy's Harp (Lyrics by Tony - Vocal, guitar and harp by Riff Beach)Original 2014

Own composition based on 2-5-2-5-1 jazz progression. All instruments (Furch and Taylor guitars) by Quartus using Beatbuddy jazz brushes. 
Cover photo by David McEnery 

Catnap

Borderland  - Words & Music: Pravinand Maharaj aka Johnny Minstrel

There’s a wire fence running east
Keeping Eden out of bounds
And he speaks unto the least
Like a Sermon on the Mount
And as the living often do
Find a million ways to die
I was born loving you
A truth I still deny

It’s my inheritance they say
A house with many rooms
But I be homeless night and day
Until I’m in the tomb
Behind that solid door
Something else lies in
And when you open up you know
It was the same old thing

Now you and I we learned
That freedom’s golden chains
Caused Paradise to burn
And we both took the blame
Still shaken from the fall
And I can’t get back up
They all are prison walls
Everything I touch

I’m crawling through the sands
To the setting sun
Into the Borderland
Where shadows overcome
Into the Borderland
Where shadows overcome


Borderland

Been a Long Time is a track that has been recorded in Nashville, and Brazil!   Thank you Snowman Dave!  I love the way this track progressed & turned out!

Been A Long Time

Cover of the haunting Strawbs melody The Winter Long by Quartus. Recorded with Taylor guitars and Beatbuddy drum pedal. The Winter Long was written by Dave Cousins and originally recorded by English band Strawbs on their 1974 album Hero and Heroine.
Cover art by Nadezhda Iliena - The First Snow


The Winter Long

Thick as a Brick is the fifth studio album by the British band Jethro Tull, released in 1972. The album is notable for only including one song, which spans the entire album. Thick as a Brick was deliberately crafted in the style of a concept album, as well as a "bombastic" and "over the top" parody of the then-prevalent vogue for concept albums. The original packaging, designed like a newspaper, claims the album to be a musical adaptation of an epic poem by Gerald Bostock a (fictional) 8-year-old genius, though the lyrics were actually written by the band's frontman, Ian Anderson. The album was a commercial and critical success and topped the US charts.
Thick as a Brick was considered by some to be Jethro Tull's first progressive rock offering, coming four years after the release of their first album (1968). The epic album is notable for its many musical themes, time signature changes and tempo shifts
Quartus recorded this abridged cover using Furch guitars and a Beatbuddy drum pedal.


Thick As A Brick

Songwriter - Beth Williams  LYRICS BELOW
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WISH YOU WELL -   words & music by Beth Williams
if i was a rubber ball i’d bounce back into your life
or a telephone call i’d ring day & night
if i was a falling rain i’d wash the years away
we’d be standing toe to toe face to face
though you’re nowhere to be found
in my heart you’re still around

and i wish you well i wish you well
i wish you well
i wish you well i wish you well i wish you well
where you are

if i was a hot cup of tea i’d be on your tabletop
or a tall willow tree i’d bend ’till you said stop
if i was a bright blue bird i’d be at your windowsill
tap tap tappin’ on the glass come tell me how you feel yea
though you’re nowhere to be found
in my heart you’re still around

and i wish you well i wish you well
i wish you well
i wish you well i wish you well i wish you well
where you are

well i’m not a rubber ball a telephone call or falling rain
not a hot cup of tea a tree or a bird at your window pane
what i am is sorry you’re not in my life
what i am is sorry you’re not here tonight
though you’re nowhere to be found
in my heart you’re still around

WISH YOU WELL - Beth Williams

Just a slice of an ambient guitar tune featuring my Ibanez Grand Concert Acoustic. Recorded direct-in using a Fishman Matrix Infinity pick-up through a PreSonus AudioBox 22VSL i/o into my MacBook Pro on Logic Pro X. Blending with my Hohner Special 20 C-tuned Harp. Hope you enjoy it? As always, Thanks for Listening and/or commenting. Intended as a relaxing, meditational music short. :D

Coffee at Sunrise

Coffee At Sunrise © - Original Instrumental

This is my interpretation of southern rock.
When I was a high school student (in mid 70s), every music I encountered gave me a large impact.
Among them, "The Allman Brothers Band" was especially impressive. Based on blues, they took many elements into their music.I composed and played this song imagining that they are jamming outdoor freely. 

Toward The South

How sweet it was for me when one of SoundCloud's finest vocalists, NayJ (Nay Nay to me) asked if she could add vocals and lyrics to one of my instrumental originals.  Of course I said yes, and we now have Spinning Circles, a gorgeous soul jazz tune with Nay Nay all over it.  What a special voice she brings, and follows up with several harmony layers to bring this further to life.  NayJ is so collaborative here, recording SoundCloud hits with so many fine musicians across all genres.  All.  You can find her extensive gallery here at https://soundcloud.com/nayj-2 when she's not doing her great thing teaching young children.  We all look up to her just as they do.  Thanks for asking Nay Nay:))))  Here's Spinning Circles..

We appreciate all your generous time listening, your comments and your shares.

Spinning Circles - with NayJ / vocals

Time Travel is a wonderful example of musicians from all over the world creating a significant piece of music.  Steve https://soundcloud.com/steve-hart-145230782 is from Glascow, Scotland, Stephan https://soundcloud.com/pinner from the New York City area, and Daniele https://soundcloud.com/daniele-petrocchi from Tuscany, Italy.  Each has added their own voice to what was a relatively minimalistic fusion tune to create this piece.   Exceptional players each is, and together we've created something really cool here, allowing each player to showcase their individual sound.  

The tune opens up, with Danielle's gorgeous bass laying down an intricate groove that continues throughout the entire tune.  Steve's guitar follows to create the opening theme, with rhythm playing from Pinner complementing the piano lines with open fourths and seconds.  Our first soloist is Daniele, with a damn funky and tasty bass interlude.  Pinner brings his expertise in modal solo construction as the first soloist, moving in up and down and in and out over the mode, similar to John Scofield.  Daniele comes back to burn over the funk groove again, using improbable articulation, reminding us of the great bass legend Stanley Clark.  And the we finish with Steve's Mahavishnu inspired guitar solo, further propelling us into Time Travel.  Steve is a master of unique time signatures and progressive rock playing and compositions.  We all hope you enjoy the ride.  Check out the extensive collection of music each of the musicians have here on SoundCloud:   

We thank you so much for your continuing generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.

Time Travel - with Steve Hart and Stephan "Pinner" Lipinski / guitars and Daniele Petrocchi / bass

Wayfaring Stranger: Traditional
Arranged and performed by Josh McAlexander

Wayfaring Stranger...Re-Mix

HELP ! (Lennon & McCartney) - FlyingPenguinMan
Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3V3Ssy7ztg

Help! I need somebody
Help! Not just anybody
Help! You know I need someone
Help!

When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone and I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?

And now my life has changed in oh so many ways
My independence seems to vanish in the haze
But ev'ry now and then I feel so insecure
I know that I just need you like I've never done before

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?

When I was younger, so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way
But now these days are gone and I'm not so self assured
Now I find I've changed my mind, I've opened up the doors

Help me if you can, I'm feeling down
And I do appreciate you being 'round
Help me get my feet back on the ground
Won't you please, please help me?
Help me, help me

HomePage=http://flyingpenguinman.wix.com/fpmfpmfpm
Twitter=https://twitter.com/flyingpm333

HELP ! (The Beatles Cover )

Now in Japan, red leaves are at their best. Seasons go fast. They will wither soon with cold gusty wind. We Japanese always feel ephemerality of such beautiful scenery. The more it is fugitive, the more we love its beauty.
In this picture, which was taken by my friend, through the window of red leaves we can see Lake Biwa glowing under the setting sun . Seeing this, we imagine that those tree will be covered with snow in a month or two and the lake will show us another beautiful scenery.
I thought this picture would best reflect the atmosphere of my new song.
Thank you, Mr. Masanori Kozawa for your nice photo.　https://www.instagram.com/fo_galaxy_999/

Through The Red

Recorded in Nashville and new vocals added in Brazil.  A love gone bad is something we all have in our lives. Enough said! Enjoy, let me know if you like it.

Um Longo Tempo

Wonderful 70's Tune originally written and performed by the most talented Singer-Songwriter, John David 'JD' Souther https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._D._Souther
Souther's partnership with Linda Ronstadt led to her beautiful version of this Original song being featured as the third track on her Grammy Award Winning Classic album, 'Heart Like A Wheel' - released in 1974. The song has been covered by others, but the Ronstadt version is the Gold Standard and more than survives 'The Test of Time', even today!

This version is my own 'AcoustaTronic' sketch. Hope it's enjoyed in its own way? As always, Thanks for Listening. Most genuinely appreciated, along with comments, likes and/or reposts. Many Thanks! 

Continued Best Wishes on your own musical journeys, whether you're an enthusiast, performer and/or producer. Music is the Beat of Life! :D)))

Faithless Love - Version

Gospel/Blues fun cover.....like it may have been in a Big Tent Revival. 
Many thanks to Riff Beach for adding backing vocals, more music and remixing the track. New Remix by Riff August 2018.

Jesus On The Mainline - Vocal/Guitar Tony - Backing Vocal/Music by Riff Beach - ReMix

TASCAM DR-22WL

Richard Houston - Shining Star Jam (w/Beatbuddy).mp3

No Diggity - Studio. BeatBuddy on Drums

I did this song a few years ago before Merle died on my Godin nylon string guitar.  A bit different with a little influence from other artist like Jerry Reed and others.  Forgive me Merle and Merle Haggard fans.  I love this man's work

Working Man Blues

Freedom is not Free - Master 12/23/2011 Lyrics by Tony Harris

AS I ENTERED THE VA HOSPITAL FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
MEMORIES, FLOODED MY SOUL
CHINA BEACH - NAM - SEVENTY ONE CAME TO MIND
AND ONE YOUNG MAN I NEVER WILL FORGET
WITH BOTH LEGS GONE AND RIGHT ARM MISSING
A WEDDING BAND TOLD ME THAT A WIFE WAS WAITING
I OFTEN WONDER WHERE HE IS TODAY
AND I WONDER IF HE IS OK

CHORUS
SOMETIMES WE FORGET THAT FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
THOUSANDS HAVE DIED FIGHTING DON'T YOU SEE
IN A FAR AWAY COUNTRY IN HARMS WAY
PLEASE REMEMBER THEM WHEN YOU PRAY
PLEASE DON'T FORGET THAT FREEDOM IS NOT FREE

AS I ENTERED ARLINGTON FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME
ALL THE WHITE TOMBS BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES
AS THE HONOR GUARD SLOWLY PLACED THE REEF
IT SEEMED THAT I FELT MY HEART SKIP A BEAT
I THOUGHT OF THOSE WHO HAD DIED
AND ALL THE MAMA'S THAT HAVE CRIED
THERE IS NO WAY TO IMAGINE ALL THE PAIN
FREEDOM IS NEVER EASY TO OBTAIN

REPEAT CHORUS

PLEASE DON'T FORGET THAT FREEDOM IS NOT FREE

Original (BMI)

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE - Lyrics by Tony Harris / Music by David Walker (Original)

Gene Jumper,singing, Cold Cold Heart, Hank Williams,( cover song )

Cold, Cold Heart

Lyrics by Tony Harris
Vocal, Guitar and Mix by Phillip Clarkson

WHEN I WOKE UP IN THE MORNING
IT WAS THE FIRST THING THAT I SAW
SITTING NEXT DOOR TO MY HOME
WAS A REMINDER OF RIGHT AND WRONG

CHORUS
I WAS RAISED IN THE COUNTRY
NEXT TO A COUNTRY CHURCH
AND EVRY SUNDAY MORNING
I KNEW I WOULD BE GOING
THEY SANG AMAZING GRACE
HOW SWEET THE SOUND
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

WHEN UNCLE SAM CAME CALLING
I HAD TO ACCEPT THE CALL
ON HER KNEES MAMA PRAYED
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

(REPEAT CHORUS)

PEOPLE CAME FROM ALL AROUND
TO SING THE GLORY DOWN
AND IT'S WHERE I MET JESUS
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

(REPEAT CHORUS)

THEY SANG AMAZING GRACE
HOW SWEET THE SOUND
IN THAT LITTLE COUNTRY CHURCH

(c)2012 Lyrics by Tony Harris

Little Country Church #2 (lyrics by Tony Harris - vocal & guitar by Phillip Clarkson) Original 2012

Original song by Beth Williams from her ONE EMPTY CHAIR cd. 
LIVE PERFORMANCE : https://youtu.be/tjxxj_iyng0 (with story)
LYRIC VIDEO - https://youtu.be/vwbtcn1SWsE

She looks from her watch to the loud ticking clock
then at the pink stick em note on the calendar in her hand
Retama park it says, in big bold black letters
six P.M, May ten, and it’s signed sam
Though it’s barely two , she says ” I can’t leave this room.
There’s so much to do & Sam, Sam will be here soon

In a pastel of colors, hair neatly brushed
ready & waiting, cool breeze on the dust
She moves from the window, to the open door
then back to the same stare in the same spot once more
Not glancing at the row on strangers hanging in her room
moves back to the door cause Sam, Sam will be here soon
(Sam will be here, Sam will be here, Sam will be here soon)

CHORUS
She doesn’t know what year it is
Where that woman in the mirror lives
She only knows Sam will be here soon
(Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here soon)

In a garden of flowers, beyond the windowsill
honeybees suckle until they get their fill
A thousand times over, the window to the door
she glides like a skater, cross the hardwood floor
No one passing by can tell you why she stays in her room
singing oh so softly “Sam….Sam will be here soon”
(Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here, Sam. will be here soon

One Empty Chair

Sam Will Be Here Soon - Beth Williams

This song came to me all at once The Lyrics / Music everything. I had to get out of bed to capture the idea for a morning session.
LIFE OUTSIDE A WINDOW BOX " Ask Yourself " by Glen Granthem
LYRICS
Would you leave behind everything you own
Start a new life create a home
Fall back naked wearing flesh and bone
Walk forward blindly to face the unknown
Live outside a window box, Electric moments unwound clocks
Could you travel the world  one day at a time
Never look back and still have peace of mind
Ride the sea in a ship with a sail
With no regret to live out this tale
Live outside a window box, Electric moments  endless talk
Ask yourself is it to late Just ask yourself if it's to late
Was there a time in life with your greatest love
You took a chance embraced god above
Running free through an open field
Then stopped to pick a daffodil 
And lived outside your window box  Electric moments endless talk
Ask Yourself is to late Just ask yourself if its to late

Life Outside A Window Box  ( Original With lyrics )

Bravei created and produced Musical arrangement. Riff supplied Lyrics, Vocals and a Bit of Stratified Guitar!  :D)))
When It’s All Over ©
Riff Beach - RiffWerx 2020
Lyrics, Music - Bravei Brasil, RIff Beach
Production - Bravei Brasil
Do you think we’d do anything differently…..
When It’s all over?
Oh, Maybe, we’ll make a whole new start….
Or, will we just begin where it all ends?
(Chorus)
Oh, Yeah!
Oh, don’t you know?
You simply must Keep the Love 
Let it flow and let it always grow
Oh, Yeah - Deep within your Heart….
There’s been so much sadness
And, It’s lasted far too long
Oh, but you know we stole a little gladness
And we did our best to seem strong…Oh, Yes, we Did….
And, When it’s all over, will we survive?
Overcoming this unseen Enemy
As we learn to better understand
Will you remain a Friend to Me?
And, if you need, I’ll lend a helping hand
Don’t You know?
Oh, Yeah!
Quando tudo acabar ©
Praia de Riff - RiffWerx 2020
Letras, Música - Bravei Brasil, RIff Beach
Produção - Bravei Brasil
Você acha que faríamos algo diferente ...
Quando tudo estiver acabado?
Ah, talvez, vamos dar um novo começo ...
Ou vamos começar onde tudo acaba?
(Refrão)
Oh sim!
Ah, você não sabe?
Você simplesmente deve manter o amor
Deixe fluir e deixe crescer sempre
Oh, sim - profundamente dentro do seu coração….
Tem tanta tristeza
E durou muito tempo
Oh, mas você sabe que roubamos um pouco de alegria
E nós fizemos o nosso melhor para parecermos fortes… Ah, sim, nós fizemos….
E, quando tudo acabar, vamos sobreviver?
Superando esse Inimigo Invisível
À medida que aprendemos a entender melhor
Você continuará sendo meu amigo?
E, se você precisar, eu ajudarei
Você não sabe?
Oh sim!

Sunny Brazida Beaches

I decided to give this old Folk Ballad by the Kingston Trio a try.

Tom Dooley - (Cover by Tony)

Please check out this video of the Mouth Bow being played by the monna mogolo in the Kalahari
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS0n81EG2Xw


The Keeper   –   words & music: Pravinand Maharaj

Dream I the dreams our fathers dreamed
Not everything is what it seems
The endless sky, the rolling sand
Been with me since time began
Across the harsh the battered glare
Beauty stark is everywhere
A different Paradise it be
In her arms she cradles me

Chorus:
And as the night is keeper
To the moon and stars
You’re the keeper
Of my heart

Hear I a praying bough-bowed tree
A Holy Wind blows through the leaves
Unto the sunset going down
In mystic colours all around
Across the wide the great expanse
Beneath the stones what live must dance
And they share that breath with me
Soul by soul in harmony
Chorus:

Pray I the Mantis never dies
Some mighty God in frail disguise
Another world inside our own
Another world to call a home
Across the dark the light still glows
Through this universe so old
Behind a hill the Eland roams
Carved in rock we’re not alone

Chorus:



The Keeper

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.
 

Working Man Blues

Chuck Aaron