beautiful progression and composition! dope vocals and lyrics

File Updated: On play 888, Yoda Purr Power added For Palestine! Jedi Mjau's heading your way folks!


Unlimited target of voices here... we have 15 humans and one Yoda. The invite is always open anyways. Cheers

Thanks also everyone who did add your voice.

We doubled in strength if we include the cat....


With huge honour I am joined by
2. Jan
3. Roy
4. Matilda
5. Janine
6. Ted
7. Alma
8. Conor
9. Roberta
10. Harry
11. A Friend of Ours
12. Adrian
13. A Friend of Ours
14. A Friend of Ours
15. Michael
16. Yoda ... The Cat

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5 seconds... 2 words (FOR PALESTINE) that WILL matter. I'll make sure of it.... I promise ❤️


Lyrics

Over the years Irish people have used the saying, Toicfaidh ar lá, meaning Our day will come...
and it did...

Well.......
Tiocfaidh do lá 💪🏻 (🇵🇸Your day will come🇵🇸)

For Palestine

♾️Allahu Akbar
Calling Yahwey
Love bombs from Buddha
Send some help their way♾️

This May day, we recognise
An overdue state of Palestine
It’s a good day,
Come on there’s many left alive
We hope and pray for them and their rights….

Tragedy on both sides
Other always wrong!
And you’re always right!

Where the power lies
The truth subsides
And the children die
Yes the children die
How?
Why?
Oh my

Starving,
We know what that 's like
Forced famine on this Isle
Bombs in your beds tonight
Well God I hope they’re right
Please, at least an afterlife
To live when we die

Then the kids maybe they’ll be alright
The kids will make it right
Once the bigots die

No fight
That's just right

Today we recognise
An overdue state of Palestine
We hope and pray for them and their rights….

Toicfaigh do lá.
For Palestine.
Toicfaigh do lá.
For Palestine.
Toicfaigh do lá.
For Palestine.
Toicfaigh do lá.
For Palestine.


There are maybe some parallels between Palestines current struggle and Ireland's battle against oppression over the centuries. I found it quite beautiful, as a nation, we at least took the high ground on recognition with that small step against the wishes of most power corners of the world.

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internatio…te_of_Palestine

According to this there are 50 states still to recognise Palestine diplomatically. 47 of which are members of the UN. Within these 50 lie the countries with the most power...

'Over the years Ireland said a famous saying, Toicfaidh ar lá, it means our day will come. This saying became synonymous with Republican extremism which I in no way condone but here it's obviously used in a positive light and in a way it feels like taking the words back for better use! Similarly with Allahu Akbar, the only time we here those words in most Western media circles is related to more extremism. the reality is it's just two lovely words that mean God is greater and is used by millions of Muslims worldwide in there everyday lives, peacefully. So I think it's nice to use them in a normal way here too.... Calling for help on the behalf of the Palestinians 📣 Don't mean to offend anyone... Ask Palestinians if they care about me asking their God for help for them in a song maybe and getting a bit of backup from a couple of other ones too...

I'm not a religious person. Spiritual yes!
The prayers in this song are in solidarity with the Palestinians and I know prayer for most of them is most of the hope they have! A wider awareness of their plight should eventually change that. So here's my whisper for the Palestinian people. I really hope you get the freedom and peace you deserve 🙏🏻

Tiocfaidh do lá 💪🏻 🇵🇸Your day will come🇵🇸

I ask the Universe to give Palestinians peace now🙏🏽

💫
youtu.be/0juLRi90kRg?si=ERBE9RC_wdUnZUQO

For Palestine (from 16 of Us 🔆)

Original Song
by Phil Dutton & Les Corlett

Lyrics

You drove me mental,
With your womanly ways.
Your soft distraction,
On those glorious days.

I held you so gently,
You held my hand as I slept.
Hope sprang eternal,
It's a dream that I've kept.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

It's keeping me warm,
As winter draws near.
I could tell you I miss you,
I could tell you all I fear.

Times been revealing,
Memories I'd lost.
I've have to make sense,
Of how much they've cost.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

If I had a penny,
For all I did wrong.
I couldn't blame you,
But I'm still standing strong.

As the wind begins howling,
Now winter draws near.
I'm wrapping up warm,
Like I do every year.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

So what do,
I have to do,
It isn't that simple,
I always thought that you knew,
That I never found 
a place to call home,
Until the moment 
you left me standing alone.

YOU DROVE ME MENTAL

Written by Kate E. Stanton 2/5/2025
Special thanks to my friend Jeff P for the inspiration, John Rowley for the mixing advice and beautiful string arrangements, and to Lemonbrew for polishing it all in production. So grateful to you guys!!  

Thank you for listening and supporting my music!
Kate

Lyrics:
A New Day
Instrumental intro x2 (Keys come in at bar 4) 
v1: 
Take my mask off, how does it feel?
I don't care as long as it's real.
I'm still gon' slip up, amend. OOH
Every chance I get to do right
by me seems it takes all night
through the out is my only way in. OOH
Chorus:
A New Day's upon me
I'm never going back
I'm not going back
The new dawn is rising goodbye to fear's attacks
Cuz I'm not going back!
v2:
It's a risk I'm willing to take
I progress and do it anyway
I just want to feel...REAL.
Every time I've gotten it wrong,
mistakes turn up in my songs
seems my way out is looking in OOH
Chorus:
A New Day's upon me
I'm never going back
I'm not going back
The new dawn is rising goodbye to fear's attacks
Cuz I'm not going back!
Bridge:
The night turns to dawn
I'll restart, going strong
for my path is unknown
It's the dawning of a new day. 
Final Chorus:
A New Day's upon me
I'm never going back
I'm not going back
The new dawn is rising goodbye to fear's attacks
Cuz I'm not going back!

A New Day (feat. Lemonbrew & John Rowley)

Let’s not mince words here. Trump is the embodiment of corruption, greed, and incompetence. He’s a man who has spent his entire life looking out for himself, exploiting others, and leaving chaos in his wake. As De Niro so eloquently put it: *“He’s a dog. He’s a pig. He’s a con. He’s a bullsh*t artist. He’s a mutt who doesn’t know what he’s talking about.”* This isn’t just about politics—it’s about morality. It’s about standing up to a man who has no respect for the rule of law, no respect for the truth, and no respect for the American people.

Trump’s presidency was a disaster. He divided the country, emboldened hate, and failed to deliver on his promises. He’s a man who thrives on chaos, who lies with every breath, and who cares only about his own ego. As De Niro said: *“He’s a punk, he’s a dog, he’s a mutt. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He’s an idiot. He’s a fool.”* And yet, here we are, facing the possibility of him returning to power. We cannot let that happen. We cannot allow this man to continue to poison our democracy.

This is not just about Trump—it’s about the people who enable him. The sycophants, the cowards, and the opportunists who stand by his side and allow his corruption to flourish. They are just as guilty as he is. As De Niro said: *“They’re all scum. They’re all mutts. They don’t know what they’re talking about.”* We need to hold them accountable. We need to stand up and fight back.

The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines. This is about the soul of our nation. It’s about protecting our democracy, our values, and our future. We cannot afford to let Trump and his enablers win. We must vote, we must organize, and we must make our voices heard. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna fight back. We’re gonna fight back with everything we’ve got.”*

So let’s do this. Let’s come together and defeat Trump once and for all. Let’s show the world that we are better than this. That we will not tolerate corruption, lies, and hate. That we will stand up for what’s right. As De Niro said: *“We’re gonna win. We’re gonna win because we have to.”*

This is our moment. This is our fight. Let’s get to work.

#DefeatTrump #VoteHimOut #NotMyPresident #DeNiroWasRight

A Broken Boy Misses His Dog

Dryness

Another outing by Kim and I , it's a smooth Pop ballad this time , we hope you like it ! Next up is a track that Dave Cooper wrote the lyrics for and I just worked around them , he's off on another cruise and is now officially called Popeye ! After that is a rock song I pinched from Mary Augustson 
( Skippy ) She let me and Kim rework it , and it really does work ! I'm just getting over an op on my right ear , and as soon as I'm better there's a new one to do with Gaz Brownie , David Dunham , Tony Harris , and another with Dave Cooper , so much for slowing down !
Remember me and Charlottes album is still out there , links below . So many thanks for listening !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

Fool From The Start

Shining Right Here

“Shining Right Here” is a soulful, blues-inspired anthem born from the timeless wisdom of the Lotus Sutra. Rooted in the tradition of seeing beauty beneath life’s struggles, this song blends the deep ache of the blues with a message of hope and awakening.

Inspired by the famous lines from Chapter 16—where the Pure Land is ever-present though often unseen—the lyrics invite you to change your perspective, let go of fear, and discover the brilliance already shining in your life. With heartfelt verses and a chorus that soars like sunlight through storm clouds, “Shining Right Here” is a reminder that even in the hardest times, joy and peace are just one clear vision away.

Let this song be your companion on the road: a little blues, a little light, and a whole lot of love for the real world, just as it is.

Listen, share, and let the Pure Land appear right where you are.

Lyrics: 
Verse 1:
Woke up this morning, felt that heavy old sky
World looked gray and empty, couldn’t help but wonder why
But then a little voice inside me whispered clear—
“This sorrow you’re feelin’? Buddha’s already here…”

Pre-Chorus:
I was searchin’ for heaven, far away and blue,
Never saw that heaven, shining in my view

Chorus:
So I changed my eyes, my heart, my mind,
Saw the world so bright, I left fear behind
Oh, this world ain’t broken, it’s shining right here—
If you clear your vision, the Pure Land appears

Verse 2:
Folks walk by in silence, heads hung low in pain,
They say the fire’s coming, life just ain’t the same
Well, let me tell you, brother, let me tell you true—
The beauty you’re missin’ is just hidin’ from you

Pre-Chorus:
There’s a song in the silence, light behind those tears,
Every moment sacred, when the Lotus appears

Chorus:
So I changed my eyes, my heart, my mind,
Saw the world so bright, I left fear behind
Oh, this world ain’t broken, it’s shining right here—
If you clear your vision, the Pure Land appears

Bridge:
Step outside your sorrow, step into the light,
Dance with all your darkness, hold your pain so tight
‘Cause the Buddha’s been smilin’, every mile, every year—
You’re already home, my dear

Chorus/Outro:
So let’s change our eyes, our hearts, our minds,
Find the truth together, leave old fear behind
Oh, this world ain’t broken, it’s shining right here
Right here, right now, let the Pure Land appear

Shining Right Here

“loving is also playing”

Take me now

Why are you looking at me like that?
You don’t know that you ignite my desires.
Or maybe you do. Maybe you know very well.
With you, I play with fire. And you know it. 

I can’t resist your gaze.
You awaken the volcano that was sleeping in me.
It seems like your eyes read my thoughts,
and you take advantage of it, insistently.

Take me now,
I’m a drifting boat.
Take me now,
don’t let me drift away.
Take me, take me, take me…
Make me yours. Again. Again.


It’s a game we’ve always played.
I love you. And you love me.
I like being looked at by you.
Being taken by you… drives me crazy.

Take me now,
I’m a drifting boat.
Take me now,
don’t let me drift away.
Take me, take me, take me…
Make me yours. Again. Again.

Our love is great,
made of small things too.
I hope it’s eternal…
And walking together, hand in hand, until the end.

Our passion.
The complicity. The romanticism.
Our confession.
The transgression, the warmth, our ardor…
our sweet mission.
Our unique story… and great, of love.

Take me now,
I’m a drifting boat.
Take me now,
don’t let me drift away.
Take me, take me, take me…
Make me yours. Again. Again.

Take me now

California fires.mp3.m4a

The song Promises explores themes of broken trust and emotional vulnerability. With heartfelt lyrics and a reflective tone, it tells the story of someone hurt by unkept promises. The music captures the sadness and longing for honesty, making it a relatable and emotional ballad about love, disappointment, and healing.

Promises

“Still Here” – Stephen Ryder

A soul-deep tribute to the quiet strength of a woman who’s carried more than her share of pain—and kept going anyway. Still Here is a country soul ballad that sees the cracks behind the smile, the fire behind the silence, and the beauty in simply surviving.

With gospel undertones, warm organ, acoustic guitar, and a voice full of grit and compassion, this is a song for every woman who’s ever held it together when the world was falling apart.

Still Here

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Welcome to the musical world of The William Altig Choir, where ancient wisdom meets contemporary sound.

Inspired by the teachings of the Lotus Sutra and infused with deep spiritual themes, my music blends the rich traditions of blues and folk with modern elements, creating a unique fusion that resonates with both the heart and soul.

I've been captivated by the Lotus Sutra's messages of compassion, wisdom, and transformation since my youth. It's a journey of self-discovery that has found its voice in my music. Each song is a reflection of my own spiritual awakening and a celebration of universal truths.

My style is characterized by emotive storytelling, powerful lyrics, and a commitment to exploring the depths of human experience. Featuring contemplative blues, acoustic slide guitar, saxophone melodies, and the harmonies of a gospel choir, my music reflects a quest for enlightenment and a better understanding of the self.

Join me on this musical journey. Together, we can explore the teachings of the Lotus Sutra, finding solace, hope, and a deeper connection to the world around us.

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Shining Right Here

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