MIX-MASTER: WOODS STUDIO

From where I was
to where I am
the distance seems immense
I can’t paddle back - 
They built a dam
And the rapids get intense
To try would not make sense

A summer night
At party’s end
You asked if you could stay
But someone else there overheard
And you went on your way
I dreamt of that today

Yes once again
I’m swimming in a dream
Just wade on in
I will wait for you midstream

The tide goes out
As it came in
Sure of what to do
If only I could say the same
I’d find my way back to you
Let the moonlight pull me through

Midstream

I started with music in the 60s. I was part of several bands.
While my blood boiled to the rhythm of the best Rock & Roll, a tsunami called The Beatles came from Liverpool. That tide lasted twenty years during which the best musicians of the 20th century appeared.
I was there !!!
In the mid-seventies I completely abandoned music. I didn't play a single note for the next fifty years. And now, a little older, I play music in my studio again with more enthusiasm than ever. I think I never should have left it... It gives me life.....
Thank you all, friends, for taking part of your precious time to listen to my humble noises...

-Boston Area storytelling.  Remember you are only a true artist if you recognize the genius in somebody's else's work. Keep your ears open there is genius all around us.

Amateur recording artist. Gear, Vox AC30, Vox AD60VT Valvetronix, Vox mini superbeetle. Rickenbacker 360/12, 325, 330 and 660. Gibson Les Paul Traditional, Fender Stratocaster American series. Maton EM325C acoustic. Viola bass.Yamaha keyboard. Boss DD2 delay, Boss Heavy Metal, Boss RC 1 looper, JangleBox JB2 compressor, Mr Black Eterna Gold modified shimmer reverb, Vox Valvetronix Tonelab EX. iMac with Pro tools 12.

The Manic Momma you need to know :)I play #indie #artist #music #daily on @facebook @instagram - you should be following me on there - always #free - always #postivevibes

This Elegant Chaos (The original indie band from 1997)

Formed in 1997 by Simon Bayliss and Gary Brown. Simon, bassist and Gary, vocalist had a handful of songs that needed a band of seasoned musicians to bring them alive. Gary recruited former band members of previous projects Lee Hughes & Rob Adams (guitarists) and Dave Robins (drums).

Within months the band were recording and playing live with several labels showing an interest. They released the first 7 Track EP “Hello Thane” on Quicksilver Records, quickly followed by there first album Virtue Circle released on Underground label Music & Elsewhere, a best seller for the cassette label. The album was then remastered and re-released on Quicksilver Records in cd format, re-intitled “Virtue Circle Revisted”, M&E dealing with distribution.

Probably the best work to date was the final album Magino Line also released on Quicksilver Records. Unfortunately Simon had to leave before the second album due to work commitments with Artist Naomi of Gut Records. This lead to ‘Sarge’ Mark Sargeant taking over bass duties.

This Elegant Chaos bowed out in 2001 after the previous years sell out gig at Ronnie Scott’s.

Early 2020 they were released again on Music & Elsewhere to celebrate the labels 30th anniversary. This was a collection of the labels favourite songs in a download format.

This is a compilation of the best tracks recorded and two previously unreleased tracks recorded for The Girl From Tiger Bay EP.

Videos can be found on YouTube by Simon B and Daniel Alexander Hill /This Elegant Chaos.

NOTICE: I DO NOT PAY FOR PROMOTION. EVER.

SPOTLIGHT: With "Half My Life" and "we get so lonely we could die," Sexagenarian Vol VI now has eleven of its planned 12 tracks. Check out the other five (5!) volumes of Sexagenarian as well. 

BIO: I started writing songs in high school (1969-1973!) and I've pretty much never stopped. These are mostly solo recording projects (my brother, Fog City Fogey, contributes sometimes).  I don't do much self-promotion, not a fan of Repost Exchange etc, so all of you who find this page and like a song or two - you are truly appreciated!

Unapologetic musical calamity from around the world. The only way to support: https://gomjabbar.bandcamp.com

From the live houses of the Jing to busking in tunnels (Granted, the 33.3% donation rate was based on the fact that he had removed his stifling white collar shirt and was dancing bare chested) in Singapore, Psychedelic Revolution (aka Psyche Rev) is a one man project that likes most things such as alt r&b and alt rock. Made it as a semi finalist in 'Song of the Year' competition in 2022 with his song 'Cassius.' Finalist in 2023 with 'We'll Go Down.' Finalist in 2024 with 'Sigh' and also taking semi finalist positions with 'Heartbeats & Inner Turmoil' and 'You Had Me'. Tastes like Kung Pao Chicken. Looks like a cross between Brag Pitt and Heath Leather. Smells like team spirit. Feels like baby powder. Oh the music. Yeah, it sounds good. 


Don't respond to DM's on here so if you would like to get touched pls contact  via some other avenue. He does have a sun fetish though.

Daily Musing:

My final thoughts towards all of the students is that you're all...talented whether you believe it or not. I've taught kids who couldn't pronounce it right after 10 attempts. You could all get it within 5 attempts. I would like to apologize to Ian for saying "连Ian都会". To which he replied, "呵“。 I prob have the wrong character there. On a side note, it is definitely awesome to love Pantera, Metallica, and Ozzy but there's no need to tell other people that the music they listen to is..."dumb." :)
You have a girl there who can't say her name in front of the class. I have no idea what kind of trauma you have to go through to not be able to do that but I think some love and patience would be great. She proactively said hi to me when I was downstairs and she has a beautiful smile. I actually thought she wasn't going to do that. 
You should see her 'aggressive' face. It's really good. You guys are a team and it is important that you all treat each other with respect. We failed miserably which is why our teammate left us and went to Switzerland. You guys can do better than us.
I remember teaching at XDF and in our last class I wrote 'f****t' on the white board and asked the students if they knew the word. They didn't. I said this is like the N word but for gay people. Don't say it. You guys got anything against gay people?
And the usually shy kid said, "老师，我们是新一代。“ (teacher, we are the new generation)
I smiled and said, "good. Then I have nothing left to teach you." See, the future of this nation is bright.
I think Lee will be the one that surprises everyone due to his confidence.  Word of advice: please don't ask your future teachers what cigs they smoke in the middle of the class :)
In conclusion, I think they should be aiming higher then Sydney. Melbourne.
Audience: You're gonna say your line aren't you.
Yeah.
"It was an honour to teach all of you."



September: Trap Soul Song I've been shelving
October: I think I'm gonna do a chill hop/jazz hop thing with Coltrane changes. Done a instrumental before but never done a vocal jazz hop thing.

Midstream

CW Mullins