based on https://soundcloud.com/hahaguitargobrrrr/mm-do-it

mmm do it (again)

Cast of characters:
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Taylor T5z acoustic guitar, Tom Anderson Custom T electric guitar, Gibson Earle Scruggs banjo, Eastwood MandoCaster mix, mastering, production, and composition
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass, played with a plectrum 
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – harmonica, jaw harp, timpani, hambone percussion, and production editing     
This song began with Stephen, who recorded it on his acoustic guitar and bass to a programmed drum track a few months ago. We were all thrilled to work on it, even though it sat in BandLab as a project for almost a month before Stephen separated the tracks, thus allowing us to trickle in our parts. JJ was first to jump on it, because he could before the tracks were separated, as his part is completely his idea. He added the organ that really set up the entire sound of both dominant sections of the song. 
  Ken was first up to the project once the tracks were replaceable, making the wild, driving beat his own. Inspired by both JPJ and Michael Ivins, Josh laid down his bass line, trying to match Ken's energy. Last, but not least, Mark jumped in with the rumbling timpani. He also added the flavorful harmonica, and unique jaw harp you hear throughout, as well. Finally, Stephen also got the idea to add the hambone percussion at the very end of the song, which we all consider a treat, and after showing us how it's done, Mark volunteered his percussion skills to give it a go. Stephen wasn't done, though, and still had some magic to sprinkle. He went in and added the howling electric guitar you hear prominently in the second main section. Also, he added the tempting intro with his acoustic guitar and electric mandolin. 
  Once it was in the bag, we thought it appropriate for our master mixer Stephen to put it to bed, which he did in his always expert manner.
  This is a gift from Stephen to all of us, and you, too. It took a lot of teamwork to make the dream work, as always for Eclectic Collective. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.


Country Ham (Eclectic Collective)

Cast of characters:

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–piano, drums, and composition

TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Gibson Les Paul electric guitar, mix, mastering, and production

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Warwick fretless four string bass, mandolin, and synth

Llanpsych -- @llanpsych -- Tez – Fender Stratocaster electric guitar

Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – symphonic VST instruments including flute and horns, vocal effects, and bells

This song began on the last day of the cold January of this year, when Ken sat down at his piano and recorded an improvisational jam. This is the first song Eclectic Collective has done where Ken started it with a piano, so we were all very excited to work on it.

Josh was the first one to add a part, adding his fretless bass guitar, and going back and forth with Ken, while he added the drums to match the groove up right. Josh also added the mandolin after the guitars were laid down, as well as the descending synth blasts you hear throughout. Before all that, though, Stephen recorded the first half of the thrilling guitar you hear in there. After Stephen had his part down, Tez came along and finished the guitar work in the second part. Last, but certainly not least, Mark added the amazing symphonic elements, specifically the horns and flute you hear in there. He also added the cold January wind, represented by his breath and some tinkling bells.

Once it was all wrapped up, we asked Stephen to put a bow on it with his expert production, which he came through with, as always.

As mentioned, this is an extraordinary offering from EC, starring Ken not only on drums, but on the keys, as well. It felt like we were jamming all together in the same room, and hope it comes across that way. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.

January Epiphany - (Eclectic Collective)

🎧🎶Un texte sur le délicat sujet des abus et des violences, Simone de Beauvoir dit qu'il faut donner des os et de la chair aux personnages fictifs, mais quand la réalité dépasse la fiction, que reste t'il à imaginer ? Retour sur une époque antérieure en reflet à celle d'aujourd'hui...⋆｡°✩ (Le texte fait plus de 4000 caractères, je ne peux pas le publier.)
🎧🎶 A text on the delicate subject of abuse and violence, Simone de Beauvoir says that fictional characters must be given flesh and bone, but when reality surpasses fiction, what's left to imagine? A look back at an era that mirrored today's... ⋆｡°✩(The text is over 4000 characters long, so I can't publish it.)
Date de publication : 21 Avril 2025

Les peaux lisses

Vocals and lyrics by Special Cecilia
https://soundcloud.com/specialceciliacappellas

Music, production and art by Cosmic Keanu (not AI)

Sweet Escape or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the AI (Feat. Special Cecilia)

Are they Human? Are they Robots? ....only the future knows for sure   🤔
https://youtu.be/EeH46RlBfbI?si=Sb4Vv6w87Bw9vjvP 

We rode the waves of distant stars
Through cosmic realms, both near and far
Chasing tales of worlds unknown
In twilight's grip, our souls are shown
The whispers of a universe, it sings
As planets turn and freedom brings

So let the journey start anew
We'll find the light that comes to view
Through astral fields, our spirits soar
Together we will explore once more

In swirling galaxies, we immerse
With every heartbeat, we converse
The colors dance, a vibrant scheme
As nebulae ignite our dreams
Lifting higher on each refrain
Connected hearts will break the chain

So let the journey start anew
We'll find the light that comes to view
Through astral fields, our spirits soar
Together we will explore once more

In silence, we discover space
Where time bends, and shadows trace
A melody of cosmic grace
Together in this timeless place

So let the journey start anew
We'll find the light that comes to view
Through astral fields, our spirits soar
Together we will explore once more....more...more...

© 2025  Sparky Bonehead

Stellar Travelers

Inspired by the  letter from Albert Einstein to his daughter   (Universal Force of Love)

Love is… (lyrics)

Love is gravity, love is a
Force that unfolds and reveals; 
Love is gravity, love is light

Love is gravity, 
it makes some people feel attracted. 

Love is gravity  power, Love force
unfolds and reveals
Love is day and night

Love is gravity

     This song I wrote with Lillian Mareddy late last year. Lillian sent me these great lyrics and I worked with them for several weeks! First I had that little lick you hear in several sections of the song,  then a few weeks later I had the verses worked out but still no chorus. Then a few weeks after that I finally wrote the chorus. I had to tweak several of the lyrics to make it fit. So this song took months to write and it's like 3 different songs stitched together. It was a hard write, to tell you the truth!  The video went much smoother, although it's a little long, it only took a couple of days to produce the video. Charlie sang the song really well! Check it out when you can!

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/Aag8hDPMaOc

       I kind of made the video about a woman running away from a bad relationship because the guy was just too egotistical and lost his temper a lot of the time. I threw in a lot of eye candy in the video but I must admit, it's a little heavy handed and it meanders a bit. This was Lilly and my last collaboration so far. She contacted me a few weeks ago and I may be getting more lyrics from her soon. Thanks for watching and listening. The song on the outro is another song of mine which you're hearing because it plays over the credits in the video. Thanks so much and take care! 🙏😎✌🏼

“I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN”

THERE ARE THINGS WE KNOW AND THINGS THAT WE DON’T,
THERE ARE THINGS WE’LL DO AND THINGS THAT WE JUST WON’T,
HONEST EYES LOOKING FOR A MAP INSIDE MY HEART,  
ROSY GLASSES WHEN I CAN’T HANDLE WHAT I START,             
HMM, HMM,      

I LOVE HER SO AND MY LOVE FOR HER STILL GROWS,
BUT HALF THE TIME, I DON’T KNOW, WHICH PART OF ME STILL SHOWS, 
THE MAN OF HONOR THAT I WANT SO BAD TO BE, 
OR THE MAN OF ANGER, THE ONE I SHOULD SET FREE,
HMM, HMM,

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT I COULD BREAK HER FRAGILE HEART,
I SHOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT I MIGHT TEAR HER WORLD APART,
I SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE DIFFERENT WAYS THAT THIS COULD HURT,  
I SHOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY WHEN SHE BEGAN TO FLIRT,
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN I’D CAUSE DISRUPTION IN HER LIFE,
SHOULD HAVE FELT CALM WATERS TURNING INTO STRIFE,
I SHOULD HAVE WHISPERED THAT MY LOVE WOULD DO HER WRONG,     
I SHOULD HAVE WROTE IT DOWN AND TURNED IT INTO A SONG,

I FINALLY SEE ALL THE WAYS THAT I HAVE FAILED,
AND I REALIZE THAT NOW PERHAPS THAT SHIP HAS SAILED, 
BLEEDING PERFECTION WITH A SOUL THAT NEVER DIES,
I BLAME MYSELF, IF IT’S TOO LATE TO TURN THE TIDE,    
HMM, HMM,
  
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT I COULD BREAK HER FRAGILE HEART,
I SHOULD HAVE GUESSED THAT I MIGHT TEAR HER WORLD APART,
I SHOULD HAVE SEEN THE DIFFERENT WAYS THAT THIS COULD HURT,  
I SHOULD HAVE WALKED AWAY WHEN SHE BEGAN TO FLIRT,
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN I’D CAUSE DISRUPTION IN HER LIFE,
SHOULD HAVE FELT CALM WATERS TURNING INTO STRIFE,
I SHOULD HAVE WHISPERED THAT MY LOVE WOULD DO HER WRONG,     
I SHOULD HAVE WROTE IT DOWN AND TURNED IT INTO A SONG,

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YEAH, 
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN,
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YEAH, 
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN,
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YEAH, 
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN,
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN YEAH, 
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN.

BY LILLIAN MAREDDY & JIM VALDES © 2024

"I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN" (Video - https://youtu.be/Aag8hDPMaOc)

Moody flowing desert song with clarinet, flute and trumpet solos
Picture: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White_desert_in_night.jpg

White Desert

Felix is Sleeping

Recorded in Modesto, Ca. Featuring Sergio Parraga on Congas & Percussion. Featuring Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Alto Saxophone solo.  Fender Electric Bass. Roland Synthesizer Bass. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Rhythm. String Quartet, 1st & 2nd Violins. Viola, Cello. Drums Acoustic Full drum kit set. Percussion Bongos, Congas, Timbales, Tambourine, Cowbell.

Kick-n-It

Davenport (Guitar)

Sanity’s boring, truth is a joke,
I built my throne out of everything broke.

This is blues exorcism for cursed souls. Heavy psych riffs dragged through ash. Basement doom jams that sound like they’re melting from the inside.

It’s not good music. It’s honest noise. 
Unfuckable, unmarketable, undeniable.

If you get it — welcome. If not, you were never meant to...   haha, guitar go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

mmm do it (again)

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