Diggin’ the crispness of those beats against the backdrop of the vocal elements combined with the inspirational sound of your leads !! And the strings sound absolutely sensational.

Cool and so beautiful sounds🌹✨✨✨✨🌹

You're so special, Clive! I hope you get things worked out here ...I love hearing your music, whenever I can!  ;)  Just a friendly reminder! 🤗💖🕊🔆🙌🏼  No one can replace you!  ;)

Beautifully relaxing atmosphere. Pleasant to listen to!

The world doesn't have ENOUGH CELLOS!  Ha!   VERY NICELY DONE!

Loving this easy feel...and that heavenly choir creates a wonderful 'unearthly' atmosphere.  Feel like I want to walk straight into the cover pic and just stroll with a studied purposelessness...

A title that says it all. An instrumentation impregnated with positivism and a beautiful harmony.

Big thanks to my dear friend https://soundcloud.com/holgerengel for playing bass and guitar.

The picture shows a section of „The Crystal Seer“(c. 1530) a painting by Titian (c. 1490 - 1572).

One Glance

in
From a large, old quartz crystal
Grown up in a cavity in the depths
Under a lot of pressure, 
Temperature and mineral supply,
32D3, trigonal and trapezoidal,
Perfectly cut spherical 
Two hands it takes to hold the orb

1
Think of a great dark hall
And in front of a candle this ball
And you look, watch and see
But you cannot find 
A fixed point

The glimpse wanders 
From the surface into the depths
Inside the light is refracting in its rays
And splits further along 
Structural network faults

ref
Peering into the crystal ball 
Glaring into the crystal ball
Risking a look into the crystal ball
And can`t see nothing at all
Nothing at all

So many things that obscure and disguise 
Imagining can be such great surprise

2
Unforeseen the past stands tall
And the line gets small 
Between „i don’t recall“ and
„I can’t remember at all“

But what’s wrong with the future?
Every picture dissolves into fumes
Or is it because it seems to be, 
That the quartz is rather smoky than rosy ?

ref + out
Staring into the crystal ball 
Gazing into the crystal ball
Loose oneself deep in the crystal ball
And can`t see nothing at all
Nothing at all ?

So many things that obscure and disguise 
Imagining can be such great surprise

And for a blink, just a very short while
Really, just the twinkle of an eye, 
Thought that i had looked into your eyes,
Meant that i had seen you somewhere smile

One Glance (ft Holger Engel)

Hello all, we are excited to share with you the final installment in the mega-collaborative pyschedelic fantasy concept album project 'Land of the Zed', from the group that we have now dubbed the Smoking Trout. Uziel, Stonerjazz and myself were involved in all 10 installments. We had other friends plug in along the way, including some new names this time around: Nic and Nadia Selvaggi. Special thanks to Jo Richter for contributing to the vocals as well. Thanks to all who participated, listened, and commented!
We had too much fun to stop here, so don't be surprised if we start another Zed concept album. 

Here is the full album on Bandcamp! 
https://thesmokingtrout.bandcamp.com/

Or you can listen on SoundCloud if you prefer:
soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea/sets/land-of-the-zed
Cheers,
Terry
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Jeff / Stonerjazz @user-911083679 contributed
Lyrics, 
Lead vocals
Drums and bass during the second half
Background guitar during the first half

Uziel @user-455619833 contributed
Piano
Background vocals

Nic @nic_nic_nic contributed
Background vocals
Guitar during the second half

Nadia Selvaggi @nadiaselvaggi contributed
Operatic vocals during intro and outro
Background piano during intro

Terry / TRC @tea_are_sea produced and added
Drums-percussion during the first half
Synths and experimental sounds

Jo Richter / Sonic Structures and Silent Stretches @sonic-textures
Wrote a poem that Stonerjazz adapted into verse III. 

Cover art produced using Wombo Dream

LYRICS:
I.
Amanita Amanita Aminita Muscaria, we're so happy, we're so happy yes we're so happy that your in the area
Amanita amantia amanita muscaria.
The clinical psychologist says it's in his head
that's why that boy won't get out of bed
He's dreaming of a journey taken to the land of Zed
and a magical Accordion.
Amanita singing songs of the land of Zed
singing songs in Johnny's head.
Amanita Amanita Amanita Muscaria
we're so happy, yes we're so happy you're in the Area.
Well two clarinet players named Sally and Roberta
and a monkey named Steve
came up to Johnny and said
"Johnny we think it's time to leave; we're out of water and we're outa Bread
and all of us are damn near dead.
So Johnny Thought for a moment and he said Okay.
then he sat down on boulder and started to play
that golden magic accordion.

II.
amanita amanita amanita muscaria
A crack appeared in the side of the wall
and exposed a magnificent Hall,
a fountain appeared in the middle, gushing crystalline clear water so sweet and so pure.
And as each traveler had their drink, they did proceed to disappear.
Johnny had a drink and then he woke up in his bed
in his room
in his house
in his state
in his country
in his world.

III.
ln ths welcomeless abode where tenants rights perptually erode
where bills are paid by humiliation and toil.
The air is full of burning oil
Where street lights outshine the moon
And dust has more rights than me
Awoken by faint sirens in the caccaphony
Whow is me who played that accorrdion for free
I fed the starving with golden tune and lifted up the many with melodies refined.
And hope spread golden
In keys made light
Humbled here and squandered in this wretched flight

IV.
Though in a way, this is a comfy place
And quaint.
And yet it feels like restraint that keeps me from the land of Zed
From where I wish I'd never fled.
How I long for how I yearn for rat and crow and monkey too
And even Roy who loves those blues.
And my accordion nowhere in sight occassionally late at night
Sings in the clouds and I remain within my shrouds
While smiling secretly with knowledge of a Gate
In my vicinity.

Amanita Muscaria (Land of the ZED #10) w/ Stonerjazz, Uziel, Nic, Nadia Selvaggi, and Jo Richter

This track is my spontaneous improvised piano soundtrack to a 17 minute video of the earth viewed from the International Space Station. The footage starts in the mid Atlantic and ends over the Italian Alps.

https://youtu.be/z8FSyehprdc

NASA make available the imagery that the astronauts aboard the ISS shoot and one of their favourite things is creating timelapse sequences. Being timelapse the earth flies by about 20 times faster than real time which although spectacular is not particularly relaxing. I noticed that videos were available on youtube which were beautifully smooth and playing at near real time derived from these sequences using software incorporating AI motion extrapolation to slow down the original timelapse sequences. I decided to have a go at this myself and after a bit of experimentation the video sequence with the accompanying soundtrack linked above is the result.

The View From Above

Don't give up!

Mark Duffield: voice, lyrics, vocal and harmony melodies  @markduffieldcollaboration

Jonathan Beckenstein: initial music, instruments, mix

There’s something in the words you say
That makes me want to be with you
There’s something in the way that you love
That makes me want to see it through

When you are sinking
You’re not thinking
(Oh, yay, Oh, yay, Oh, yay, Oh, Oh yay yay x2)

When something isn’t right
(something, isn’t wrong)
When something isn’t wrong
When it’s taking you over
(taking you over)
You’ve got to be smart
(got to be smart)
You’ve got to be bright 
(got to be bright)
(Or you’ll live your lie)
When you are sinking
You’re not thinking

Hustle up now,
Carry your eyes
Don’t walk, run
Something wicked this way comes

There’s something in the words you say
That makes me want to be with you
There’s something in the way that you love
That makes me want to see it through

When you are sinking
You’re not thinking
When you are sinking
You’re not thinking

Never change your mind
Never change your mind
Always change your mind
Always change your mind
Never change your mind
Never change your mind
You should always change your mind
Always change your mind
Always change your mind

Words You Say (with Mark Duffield)

This music relates the battle of the god Susanoo against the eight-headed dragon Yamata-No-Orochi. He must had the dragon drink a lot of sake to win the fight (I guess you can hear this near the end ^^).
This track is part of the project of my friend Hideo @soundsofthekosmos. It is an open invitation to collab by exploring japanese myths. More tracks - including some from other soundclouders - can be listen here: https://soundcloud.com/soundsofthekosmos/sets/kojiki-project. 
***
Drums by @soundsofthekosmos
Keyboard, Clarinet, Glockenspiel by me

Battle against Yamata-No-Orochi (Ariad + Zanshin)

THE BOY - I WANT YOUR SEX

Everything by THE BOY

From 4th EP "Don't" OUT on major platforms NOW!
Click Link ( Spotify )↓ & Enjoy‼️
 : https://open.spotify.com/album/0r1WKfWAQlCI55UfL9RATt?si=911ctBvASKGmDX6P_nxeTg

I WANT YOUR SEX

Brian Butts - Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Master Mix
https://soundcloud.com/brian-butts-565934842
cosmic keanu - Vocals, Lyrics

Lyrics:
Our so-called intellect
is ignorance defined
A veil that blinds 
our eyes

We think we know it all
And that’s why we'll fall

The ancients, now buried
Believed themselves as gods

Their deafening silence
proves that they were wrong

Gentle bravery preserves
While hubris destroys

We’ve forgotten ourselves
Consumed by our toys

We think we know it all
And that’s why we'll fall
Again and again
And again

Our so-called intellect
is ignorance defined
A veil that blinds 
our eyes

We think we know it all
And that’s why we'll fall

A mighty army lies vanquished
The snake consumes itself

The one who kills
destroys themselves

Subtle perseverance
steers us to the way

Our collective madness 
has chosen – has chosen --
Another fate

True words may be ugly
While the beautiful may be false

Have respect for everyone
don’t exalt yourself

The great are laid low
The soft and gentle remain

This world could be a paradise
But we have initiated the fall

Flumina (Brian Butts Feat. Cosmic Keanu)

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Family

BeatBootica – Bar Lounge (Full Album)

Welcome to Bar Lounge – the latest album by BeatBootica.
15 smooth lounge tracks, over one hour of chillout vibes, soft piano melodies, warm jazz chords, and laid-back beats – perfect for bars, cocktail nights, late work sessions, study sessions, or just relaxing with friends.

🎹 What to Expect:

Smooth piano & Rhodes harmonies

Gentle jazz drums & warm bass

Subtle saxophone & atmospheric pads

A continuous, elegant bar-lounge flow

⏱️ Tracklist:

Midnight Glow

Velvet Tones

Amber Lights

Slow Sip

Golden Hour

Silk & Smoke

Crystal Waves

Urban Velvet

Candlelit

Liquid Gold

Blue Horizon

Mocha Nights

Glass Reflections

Whispered Jazz

Last Call

💬 Connect with BeatBootica:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeatBootica
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beatbootica
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatbootica
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.de/artists/B0FPSVJ185/beatbootica
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/26YGdTnYmREf8QnRyEpeNu
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/de/artist/beatbootica/1837724682

If you enjoy this album, don’t forget to follow, like, and repost to share the vibe!

Silk Smoke

basic copyright on all tracks.
all of the tracks on here are made with a 12 track boss digital recorder.      to make some sounds more spacious such as the main chords and melodies i have to use 2 tracks at the same time. this is why i try to keep my tracks short because i can only use a limited number of sounds. if i use 2 tracks for bass, drums, chords and melody it only leaves me with 4 tracks for effects and secondary melodies. i prefer to record only one sound on the channels allocated as this avoids problems with volume levels.  i'm not a great musician, but i am also not very good with computers, so this is the only way i can demonstrate my musical ideas.  a big thank you to everyone who listens and comments.........and especially those who like.

Don't give up!

clive hawkins

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