Really cool song Conil! I love all the ambiance and texture it has, great vocals!🙏😎✌🏼

Thank you for curing my loneliness of innocence.

You have a wonderful voice; the sound of your guitar is also wonderful.  Together your music put simply is magic. Love your work!

Kitty’s Wake - Lyrics

At Kitty’s wake we sang the old songs
And the priest was telling me about his world

I’m at the old house for the last time
All the workers at the church stop when we arrive

And everyone dies
And everyone is born with life
And everyone might find someone they want to spend their lives with
Find someone they want to spend their lives with

All the kids are playing grown up
I’m remembering that once I was a child

Some are lonesome when they’re on their own
And then some of us never get the time alone

And everyone dies
And everyone is born with life
And everyone might find someone they want to spend their lives with
Find someone they want to spend their lives with
Find someone they want to spend their lives with
Find someone they want to spend 

And I should know

Strange Part of the Country

Kitty's Wake

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IMPOSSIBLE LATELY.


SHE HELD HER HEAD IN HER HANDS
SHE HELD HER HEAD IN HER HANDS AND SHE PRAYED
SHE PRAYED THAT SOME DAY SHE COULD PICK HERSELF UP 
OUT OF ALL THIS SHIT 

MY AUNTIE SYLVIE WAS A STRONG WOMAN
BUT DESPERATE TIMES CALL FOR DESPERATE MEASURES

LICK YOUR SUGAR DADDY, DADDY LONG LEGS
TO LONG TO RUN
MAMMA'S SILKY FINGERS, N SHINY TOE NAILS
SHE WAS A PROUD NON BLONDE
  
IMPOSSIBLE LATELY , TOTALLY CRAZY
AUNTIE SILVIE CRIED 
IMPOSSIBLE LATELY , TOTALLY CRAZY
UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIED

IT ARRIVES, A POLITE REMINDER 
EMAIL YOUR INBOX TO FIND YA
THEY DON'T CARE WHAT YOU DO TO FIND IT
PAY YOUR BILL
PAY IN STAGES
PAY IN ADVANCE 
WE DON'T CARE JUST PAY YOUR BILLS
WE DON'T CARE IF IT MAKES YOU ILL

BOSS EYED WITH BIG BOOBIES, THEY CALLED HER RUBY
SHE WAS A DIRTY GIRL
RED LIGHT IN THE WINDOW, SCANTLY CLAD SHE'D  
WINK AND DO A TWIRL

IMPOSSIBLE LATELY , TOTALLY CRAZY
AUNTIE SILVIE CRIED
IMPOSSIBLE LATELY , TOTALLY CRAZY 
UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIED 

HAD TO BALANCE THE BOOKS
TRY TO MAKE ENDS MEET
SILVIE BECAME RUB, SHE HAD TO WORK THE STREET  

IMPOSSIBLE LATELY , TOTALLY CRAZY
AUNTIE SILVIE CRIED
IMPOSSIBLE LATELY , TOTALLY CRAZY 
UNTIL THE DAY SHE DIED

Impossible Lately

Now playing: Version B2*

WHO ARE SHELLF LIFE? They are as elusive as evasive and have never coveted the limelight. SHELLF LIFE are a musician's band, if there ever was one. It is a rare occassion to have the opportunity to hear them perform. Now, VU METRICS has managed to engage three of their members in an interview. Actually, it is the only public interview we know of, apart from some unverified appearances on the darknet. To call this interview E X C L U S I V E, therefore, would be an understatement of bluntest kind.
[...]

The full interview, revealing some of SHELLF LIFE's  strangest quirks will be available on the Furico Music Team's blog: https://furicomusicteam.blogspot.com/p/shellf-life-interview.html

More info on SHELLF LIFE, collected by the Furico Music Team: https://furicomusicteam.blogspot.com/p/shellf-life.html (btw, personally, I do not believe TI that "we had no contact with them before that". I think, he just does not want to violate some secret underground code, the New Wave omerta ;-)

Production notes on former iterations of Vermillion Syncretism: https://furicomusicteam.blogspot.com/p/vermilion-syncretism.html

lyrics (copyright jo richter): 

first-class wormhole
from boston to berlin
new kids on the old dole
vuitton vermillion   

where are the tigers
on the swank, sunlit border
sunflower hiker
first drink, second order

syncretic synthetics
wormwood for banshees
three musketeer flicks
david bowie four-d   

galapagos penguins
freezing the stations
inflatable ice rinks
legal hibernation

[*There are five versions of this iteration of Vermillion Syncretism. It can not be guaranteed that you will hear the same version for longer than a few weeks at a time. The lyrics, though, will remain the same.]

vermillion syncretism - version

SHELLF LIFE: Vermillion Syncretism - version

Angel let me free

Distortion Lovers

STABS

a peaceful evening after a productive day.WAV

A song about the climate warriors who strive to save our planet through protest and rebellion.

Climate Warriors

Your  Endless Light

THE second records from Euro Nine - words of wisdom - produced by Century One Records - a laurence mehlhorn group of companies.
In the ever-shifting landscape of modern rock, Euro Nine has emerged as a formidable force, a five-member all-male band poised to unleash their seismic second album, Words of Wisdom. Forged in a crucible of arena-rock ambition and a profound love for the titans of the genre, Euro Nine crafts a sound that is both a reverent nod to the past and a bold stride into the future. Their music is a potent cocktail, blending the soaring, atmospheric textures of U2 with the raw, blues-infused power of Led Zeppelin, all filtered through a distinctly European lens that values melody and lyrical depth in equal measure.

At the heart of Euro Nine's sonic identity lies a dynamic interplay of influences. From U2, they inherit a penchant for anthemic choruses that feel destined for stadiums, built on a foundation of shimmering, effects-laden guitar work and a rhythm section that drives with relentless precision. The vocals are emotive and earnest, often exploring themes of introspection, social commentary, and the complexities of the human experience. Yet, beneath this polished surface lurks the untamed spirit of Led Zeppelin. This manifests in the form of searing guitar solos that are both technically dazzling and deeply expressive, thunderous drum fills that command attention, and a willingness to explore the heavier, more primal territories of rock and roll.

This unique fusion is elevated by what can only be described as a "Euro sound." This is not the fleeting fizz of Europop, but rather a commitment to crafting in-depth, catchy songs with a sophisticated melodic structure. There is a cinematic quality to their arrangements, a sense of drama and scope that draws from a rich tradition of European art and folk music. The result is a collection of songs on Words of Wisdom that are immediate and infectious, yet reveal new layers of complexity with each subsequent listen.

Their forthcoming album, Words of Wisdom, is a testament to their artistic growth. The record is a journey through light and shade, from the stadium-sized hooks of its lead single to the intricate, folk-inflected ballads that showcase their songwriting prowess. It is an album that contemplates the weight of its title, offering lyrical pearls of insight wrapped in powerhouse rock and roll.

With the release of Words of Wisdom, Euro Nine is not just delivering a new collection of songs; they are making a statement of intent. The band is already deep in preparations for a comprehensive tour, eager to bring their electrifying live show to audiences far and wide. For fans of intelligent, passionate rock that honors its roots while forging its own path, Euro Nine is a name to remember. Their ascent is just beginning.



EURO NINE - IN A WOMENS VOICE (Master)

Songs from the edge of somewhere.
You don’t know if you’re walking into a protest, a party, or a funeral.
Bluesy, soulful rock’n’roll.
Haunted, deep and raw. 
The kind of raw you can’t fake.

“You don’t sound like anyone else,” said Danny Thompson - legendary bassist for Nick Drake and Joe Strummer - about English producer Conil.

Tchad Blake, sonic architect for Tom Waits and Elvis Costello, agreed: “Strange Part of the Country is an amazing album. I still listen to it.”

Fleetwood Mac’s Peter Green was also a fan, making a rare visit to Conil’s studio to record a mellow take on “Woke Up Around Midnight,” his smoky tribute to the jazz greats.

Conil’s distinct sound has drawn praise from Marc Ribot, Davey Graham, Pino Palladino, and John Leckie - artists and producers known for recognising the real thing when they hear it.

Upon release, Strange Part of the Country made quiet but lasting waves. Q Magazine gave it four stars and a Q Recommends stamp. Blues Matters Magazine put Conil on the cover, calling him “one of the most original artists out there.” In the U.S., “Years Between” climbed to number three on the Alternative Radio Chart.

Raised in England on the Rolling Stones, the Velvet Underground, and Tom Waits, Conil later lived in some of the world’s most musically charged cities - New Orleans, New York, Chicago, Austin and Berlin - chasing sound wherever he went.

That began early. He travelled far, met the Dalai Lama, climbed Kilimanjaro, and crossed the Himalayas - experiences that shaped his perspective and his music.

He is now finishing his long-awaited second album - recorded in New Orleans, Chicago, London and Greece - with Danny Thompson, Tchad Blake and more.

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