Vol. 9

Soul Elixir

A collaboration between Casino Moon and Italian singer-songwriter Erica Mou.

Out of the Rain (feat. Erica Mou)

Music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxGOsGtivJY
Humans seem to think they need to 'tame' nature, that it needs to be controlled,  and things like trees, insects, wildlife, animals are ranked on their 'usefulness' to humans, but they should not have to have a reason or purpose to exist- they should just live and be because why should their existence be measured to suit humans?
Be the person who sees all life as important, all the way from the grass you walk on, to the insects that we can't live without, to what you are eating, and the journey of how it got there.
Please think twice about what chemicals you put on your lawn just to rid so- called 'weeds', which happen to be so so beautiful if you can alter your way of thinking. My happeist times are sitting in my garden watching buzzing bees and insects flying round, I don't need to interfere in their homes, I want them to thrive. 
Most people continue doing what they do, because they've always done it. but it's a really good idea to educate yourself about the environment, its good to change your mind and see things differently, just because everyone is doing it, doesn't mean they are right.

Lyrics

Pretty and pretty wild
When you leave it alone
Yellow and lilac and absolute

Let the weeds grow
Let the flowers grow
Just leave it alone
Put the chemicals away
And watch it all grow
Let the weeds grow

Hello I am noticing you
Just being and being and being
Existence doens't need to be justified
A joy and a love not confound

Let the weeds grow
Let the flowers grow
Just leave it alone
Put the chemicals away
And watch it all grow
Let the weeds grow

Pretty is so pretty can be wise
Dancing in all kinds of lights
Intuitive this magic never ends
You don't need to control anything

Let the weeds grow
Let the flowers grow
Just leave it alone
Put the chemicals away
And watch it all grow
Let the weeds grow

Let The Weeds Grow | RosesAreBlue (Music video on youtube)

Proud to present my collaboration with Mark J Bennett (@markjbennett for more lovely music). 

Thanks so much Mark for creating such wonderful melodies and lyrics which describe the hardships of being in a long distance relationship in these crazy times. I am super happy with what we've created here.

I'd like to dedicate this song to my lovely Annie, I am so happy we are to be reunited soon! I love you.

Lyrics:
Nothing comes close to being close to you.

Suffering from this hunger,
Can’t go on much longer.
Hearing us on the same song,
Helps me stay sane and strong.

Nothing comes close to being close to you.

So far and yet so close,
But our love always shows.
Even though we are apart,
I can feel your heart.

Nothing comes close to being close to you.

A long distance affair,
How I wish I was there.
Distance lends enchantment,
Out of this confinement.

Nothing comes close to being close to you.

Photograph courtesy of Douglas Corrance - Suilven from River Kirkaig, Sutherland, Scotland.

Nothing Comes Close (Wane of Summer & Mark J Bennett)

One of my collab works with Canadian maestro Ed Cunningham ! (May 2018)

Composed, arranged and performed by: 
Ed Cunningham & Leon Pajer

Produced by Leon Pajer

Westtracksmusic & orlando51music © 2018

People Of The Plains   /   Ft. Ed Cunningham

CHARPENTE

Sacem identification :

 Code ISWC : T-703.175.410.8 

Nabuchus

Rock Star Journalist Eileen Shapiro (Jimmy Stars World, Huff Post):
"British recording artist Hannah Clive has recently released a haunting new single entitled “Remember To Breathe”. A cross between jazz, and dream pop, dazzled with a hint of country and splashed with R&B, Hannah has managed to choose her lyrics carefully, with a sensitively written, relevant, message.

“Remember To Breathe” is a mesmerizing and compelling tune offering a cool sensibility. Her sultry voice adds to the melodious intrigue. The song is easy to listen to, and refreshing. It seems to draw you in and capture you in a moment of magic...Hailing from London, Hannah has completed a successful array of British festivals and a recently sold out concert for Teenage Cancer Trust... victorious as Artist of the Year for Canada’s Starlight Music Chronicles, and has twice appeared on the biggest internet television and radio show in the world, The Jimmy Star Show With Ron Russell."

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE:
http://www.jimmystarsworld.com/media/review-hannah-clive-remember-to-breathe-by-rock-star-journalist-eileen-shapiro/

FULL INTERVIEW HERE: "So you Feel the Fear and do it anyway" - Hannah Clive
http://www.jimmystarsworld.com/media/hannah-clive-so-you-feel-the-fear-and-do-it-anyway-by-eileen-shapiro/

Bookends - EP

REMEMBER TO BREATHE

Remember To Breathe

lyrics:

verse1:
so the day goes
I feeling so cold
driving back back
where I last met you
it's getting dark now
switching lanes to
walk in the sunlight
but it's still dark tho
I feeling limb and a bit dull inside
don't you wanna follow me onto the other side
under the sunlight
everything seems bright
but it's no time
for the sun to shine

chorus:
what have you
been up to
I forgot
to ask you
but I fought
without you
I'm sorry 
what you've been through
give me your hand
follow you down
out of my mind
we've got no time
now we transcend 
looking around
out of your mind
and no more time

verse2:
what you wanna do today
do you wanna spend your day with me
your words so colorful
don't dare the day to go
hollow inside of me
or we meet inside of you
talk about things we don't understanding
I'm taking what you're handing
hold on to some things and
live life like I'm spending
colorblind I'm ending
receiving life you're sending
no matter how long
there is no solution
cooling down my mind in a hectic
no more planning my days like a tactic

bridge:
I lose I'm losing ground
I wish you were around
I had to leave this town for the sake of nothing at all
in order to understand my own ways again
I'm painting new pictures and I'm painting again
fill up empty space with all the things that I chase
doing things my own pace still running in their race

chorus

cover artwork:
https://www.facebook.com/beeple/

out of my mind

White Wolf

Hi folk!
What better opportunity to write songs when you're indoors to escape the Corona virus.
Greetings from Italy!
I am still alive!
(headphones recommended)
Italian lyric below

Nessuno sa 
quando tutto finirà
Intanto c’è chi fugge
In preda al panico
Uscire è un delitto
Non è più un diritto
Se resti a casa 
forse si risolverà

Nelle corsie la polmonite decima 
coloro che la guerra un giorno risparmiò
Non basta la tempra
Ci vuole fortuna
e speri che oggi ci sia un letto anche per te

Le crisi sai son’opportunità
E rallentare al corpo certo gioverà
Stai un po' con le mani in mano
Il ritmo circadiano
E resta accanto a chi vuoi bene per un po’

Io intanto passo il tempo a scrivere
canzoni che qualcuno forse ascolterà
ma ho voglia di uscire
di stendermi al sole
così l’apocalisse 
vivo mi troverà.

Virus

This Town (feat. D. D. Danahy and Megan McConnell)

I am not your prey, written, produced and recorded by RosesAreBlue
All rights reserved

Lyrics

Any reaction makes you feel love
Think you're winning but you're just a loser
Attention-seeking for your validation
You see some good, you've just got to destroy it

I am not your prey
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
Na na na na
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
Na na na na
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
Na na na na

You've only got an act where your heart should be 
Eventually you will expose who you are
Just a coward in wolf's clothing
Think I'm just your prey, I'm your worst nightmare

I am not your prey
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
Na na na na
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
Na na na na
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
I am not your prey
Na na na na

I am not your prey | RosesAreBlue

This is a live recording, not multi-tracked on DAW. You can find the Video here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3qrZNUe74M

I can't eat, I can't sleep, I can't think
I can't even breathe
I try not to get close but all my resistance is weak
And all of my senses are frozen while locked n this gaze
And I can never get you out of my head
Even though I'm trying hard to forget
I've never been a man who easily complies
But when I look in your eyes
I'm Mezmerized
I'm Mesmerized
I'm Mesmerized
i'm mesmerized
I'm under your spell now I've lost all my will in one glance
And every emotion I feel only deepens the trance
I'm losing control since you've taken ahold of my heart
And I can never get you out of my head
Even though I'm trying hard to forget
I've never been a man who easily complies
But when I look in your eyes
I'm Mezmerized
I'm Mesmerized
I'm Mesmerized
I'm mesmerized
2020 Smelly Cow Music Ltd. Words & Music by Daniel Holleran

Mesmerized

My soul is blooming
Finally I'm through pain
Know what I'm doing
Never looking for a gain

Just like Kid Cudi
Grooving to my own drum 
Don't call me naughty 
Boy, for me you are too glum

Focus
Don't sleep
My dreams are reality 

Focus
Dive in
Life's raging sea

Focus

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Music, lyrics and vocals by Irina
Music, arrangement and all instruments by Dan van den Berg https://soundcloud.com/danarchx

I am absolutely delighted and honored that Dan took part in this song. I have always admired his outstanding musical skills and remarkable versatility. This is our fourth collaboration, hope you like it!

Lyrics:

The illness progresses
The cure is to accept it and move on
What used to be molasses
Turning my capillaries to stone

No amount of cough drops 
Will fix how choked up 
I am over you

My heart is sore
You push for more
I'm barely pulling through

Inmóvil me quedo quieto y me pudro
Ya que tiene mas sentido que esperar un milagro

The cavities and ulcers decorate my body
Inside out, my temples throbbing with persistent ache
You know too damn well from you there is no remedy
I wilt away and leave the sorrows in my wake

Inmóvil me quedo quieto y me pudro
Ya que tiene mas sentido que esperar un milagro

The illness progresses
Pathology suggests it's there to stay
I wear no rosy glasses
But still I'm thankful for another day

No amount of cough drops 
Will fix how choked up 
I am over you

My heart is sore
Tears hit the floor
I'm barely pulling through

Inmóvil me quedo quieto y me pudro
Ya que tiene mas sentido que esperar un milagro

Inmóvil me quedo quieto y me pudro
Ya que tiene mas sentido que esperar un milagro


Info:

Guitar: Joan Cashimira, modelo 145, spruce top w/ cocobolo sides and back, Gata de Gorgos (Alicante), 2015
Fender Jazz Bass
Percussion created with SampleTank and AmpliTube
Guitars recorded with an Apogee MiC

Cover image photo edit by Irina
Taken at Olafur Eliasson exhibition, Tate Modern

Inmóvil

Inmóvil | Irina & Daniël

Everything You Are Is Clouds

Siena

Ghost

Music, lyrics and vocals by Irina
Painting by Irina, canvas 10 x 10 cm

Featured: 
Fresh On The Net: https://freshonthenet.co.uk/2021/01/faves391
BBC Introducing: https://bbc.in/3j5zovS

The painting shows my hometown, the city of Tsukuba, Ibaraki prefecture, Japan, the place that I will forever hold dear in my heart.

I know you must be busy
And life cannot be easy
To find the energy to go on

The night unfurls its splendor
My thoughts are sweet and tender
Hoping we can chat when you logon

君に会いたい
声を聞きたいです
少しでも会えたら
嬉しい

どこ に います か
隠れないで
帰って きます か
My heart is online


The night turns into morning
Melancholy is boring
WiFi is dead, our networks misaligned

I overthink, I stutter
Under my breath I mutter
If only I could see what's on your mind

君に会いたい
声を聞きたいです
少しでも会えたら
嬉しい

どこ に います か
隠れないで
帰って きます か
My heart is online

------------------------

chorus:

I want to see you
I want to hear your voice
Would be happy to meet even just for a bit

Where are you
Don't hide
Will you come back?
My heart is online

My Heart Is Online

I keep bees and write music
Big thanks for your support!!! You find my music also on Drooble https://drooble.com/sergey.chuprikov and Hearthis https://hearthis.at/sergey-chuprikov/

Vol. 9

Guitarbeard