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Afloat

Desperate Guy

Videoclip:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1U7QE3W4do

So I'll follow the wind 
where it leads me today 
through the valley of silence 
I'll make my own home way 
and when the day is done and the sun sinks low 
I'll listen to the whispers and let my soul go

So I'll follow the wind where it leads me today 
through the valley of silence 
I'll make my own way 
and when the day is 
done and the sun sinks slow 
I'll listen to the whispers and let my soul go

So I'll follow the wind where it leads me today 
through the valley of silence 
I'll make my own way. 


I'll follow the wind

🎶 The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom | A Spiritual Folk Blues Journey Through the Lotus Sutra

The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom is a soulful folk blues meditation inspired by Chapter Seven of the Lotus Sutra.
With tender acoustic guitar, soft slide fills, gentle harmonica, and heartfelt vocals, this song invites the listener into a cosmic and personal journey — where ancient Buddhas awaken, heavenly kings bow in reverence, and fragrant winds carry the essence of wisdom through all worlds.

Through poetic and timeless storytelling, the song retells the awakening of the Buddha Great-Universal-Wisdom-Excellence and the rippling impact across countless realms. But beyond the sacred tale lies a universal truth: enlightenment is not distant or reserved for the few.
The trembling of distant worlds mirrors our own inner transformations. When illusions fall and attachments fade, the light of wisdom naturally breaks through — a dawn we all can know.

With elements of folk, blues, spiritual Americana, and devotional music, The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom offers a space for reflection, healing, and rediscovering our connection to the eternal Dharma.
For seekers, dreamers, meditators, and lovers of soulful acoustic music, this is an invitation to remember:

The dawn of wisdom is always near — waiting to bloom within you.

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👉 Perfect for fans of:
	•	Folk Blues and Acoustic Storytelling
	•	Spiritual Blues and Americana
	•	Buddhist-inspired music and mindfulness
	•	Ambient, reflective and meditative songs
	•	Mystical and poetic songwriting

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Lyrics: 
[intro: Solo acoustic guitar + faint harmonica
Fingerpick a descending blues scale to set a reverent, yearning mood.]

[Verse 1 — In the Vastness of Time]
Ten kalpas passed in silent grace,
Still and deep in wisdom’s place.
The Buddha sat, unmoved, serene,
Awaiting dawn, yet still unseen.

[Chorus — When Wisdom Breaks Through]
Then light arose, worlds shook and sang,
The gates of dark to brightness rang.
The heavens bloomed with flowers rare,
Fragrant winds danced through holy air.

[Verse 2 — The Celestial Offering]
Brahma-kings from realms on high,
Cast blossoms falling from the sky.
Not as rulers, but bowed and meek,
Honoring truth they came to seek.

[Bridge — Beyond Time and Space]
Hundred yojanas wide the glow,
Through endless realms the blessings flow.
Kalpas fade, and yet they feel,
The Dharma’s pulse, profound and real.

[Verse 3 — Gods Lay Down Their Crowns]
From countless worlds, the deities came,
Leaving pleasures, whispering His name.
Offerings made, attachments shed,
For wisdom’s light they bowed their head.

[Chorus — When Wisdom Breaks Through]
Then light arose, worlds shook and sang,
The gates of dark to brightness rang.
The heavens bloomed with flowers rare,
Fragrant winds danced through holy air.

[Instrumental]

[Verse 4 — Beyond the Phantom City]
Illusions fall like withered leaves,
The treasure land no longer deceives.
The phantom fades, yet is not gone,
For all along, it led us on.

[Verse 5 — The Universal Call]
The sixteen sons, with voices clear,
Urged the Buddha for all to hear.
The Lotus blooms in every age,
Across the worlds, from sage to sage.

[Final Chorus — The Eternal Song]
Oh, wisdom dawned, and worlds awoke,
The cosmic dream, the veil broke.
Buddhas past and yet to be,
Sing the Sutra eternally.

[Outro — soft, reflective]
So too, within our hearts today,
The flowers fall and drift away.
Yet fragrant winds remind us still,
The Buddha’s vow, the Dharma’s will.

The Auspicious Dawn of Wisdom

A brooding, poetic lament for justice lost and voices forgotten.
“Dark Horizons” conjures the shadowy alleys of Chancery Lane and echoes of the broken legal system through haunting lyrics and minimalist instrumentation. A meditation on guilt, memory, and buried truths, this piece unfolds like a ghost story whispered in candlelight—a voice trembling through marbled halls, seeking justice in the silence.

Step into a world where fog shrouds the truth and sorrow clings like chains. Dark Horizons is a haunting, narrative-driven ballad weaving together themes of grief, injustice, and the relentless erosion of hope. With vivid lyrical imagery—“sightless justice,” “a mother’s guilt,” and “a lover’s ghost”—this track channels the bleak poetry of Dickensian London with emotional weight and stark beauty. At its core lies the figure of Esther, a fragile light in a world of fading dreams and unburied shame. Perfect for listeners drawn to atmospheric storytelling and raw emotional depth.

Dark horizons

We Don't Talk Anymore

I'm Theo Cenere, a folk singer-songwriter.

I write songs about memory, silence, rust, and all the things we carry but never say out loud. My music is simple, stripped down — mostly just voice and guitar — because that’s how it feels most honest to me.

Rust is my first album. I recorded it in quiet rooms, during long nights, and it’s full of little truths.

Still I Rise

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Deeper Blue

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what’s it gonna take to get you home

[CHORUS]
O dee-o-dayee
Odee-o-dayee
Woe-woe-dalaye

He jumped off the box-car
In Eastbourne, the beast born
In him was too hungry to hide;

His neck in grief's grommet,
He groaned through his vomit
At the churn
And the yearn
At the turn of the tide.

[CHORUS]
O dee-o-dayee
Odee-o-dayee
Woe-woe-dalaye

He headed him soon
For a sad-lit saloon
In back of the edge of the strand,
Where a man almost ended
Sat down and extended

His speckled,
Blue-knuckled
And cuckolded
Hand.

[CHORUS]
O dee-o-dayee
Odee-o-dayee
Woe-woe-dalaye

Cried, The wind broke my marriage in two.
Clean through the bones of it,
Christ how it blew!
I got no tomorrow
And sorrow
Is tough to rescind;
So, forgive me if I should break wind, son,
Forgive me
If I should break wind.

At this the bartender
Addressed the agenda,
A dish-cloth kept dabbing his eye,
Said, Pardon intrusion
Upon your effusion
Of loss but none wooed it
Or rued it
As I.

[CHORUS]
O dee-o-dayee
Odee-o-dayee
Woe-woe-dalaye

For after the eve of Yvonne,
My God, how it hurts now the woman has gone!
Heart-sick as a dog,
I roll on like a log
Down the roaring black river
Where once sailed
A swan.

Then the dog on the floor,
Who'd not spoken before,
Growled, Ain't it the truth you guys said?
I may be a son-
Of-a-bitch but that bitch

Was my Sun
And she dumped me,
The bitch did,
For dead.

[OUTRO]
So three lonely guys in the night and a hound
Drank up, and they headed them out to the Sound,
Threw up, then they threw themselves
In and they
Drowned.

O dee-o-dayee
Odee-o-dayee
Woe-woe-dalaye


The All Purpose Country & Western Self Pity Song (Cowboy version)

Title: Love Again?
Artist: MOBest


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Summary:
This melancholic ballad tells the story of a chance encounter between two former lovers who haven't seen each other in years. Now both in committed relationships, they meet unexpectedly and are overwhelmed by unresolved emotions and a deep, lingering connection. As they catch up, memories resurface, revealing what they’ve built—and what they’ve lost. Despite their current lives, the emotional pull between them remains undeniable. The song explores the tension between loyalty and longing, past and present. It ends with the haunting, unresolved question: "Are we allowed to love again?"


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Lyrics:

[Intro]
[Piano – soft and sparse, with distant ambient strings]

[Verse 1]
I saw you on the corner, just by chance
The years fell off like autumn leaves
Your smile still pulled me like a trance
I caught my breath, I couldn’t breathe
We laughed like nothing ever changed
But time has left its quiet range

[Verse 2]
You spoke of love and where you live
I nodded through a trembling grin
You said you've found someone to give
The peace I couldn't hold within
I told you I had someone too
But none of that felt truly true

[Chorus]
[Strings swell gently, building warmth]
[Are we ghosts of who we were?]
[Do old flames still know our names?]
[Is this moment just a blur,]
[Or the start of wilder flames?]
[We had our time, we lost our way]
[But here you are again today]

[Verse 3]
The street grew still, the lights went low
You looked at me like years ago
You said, “I still remember June,”
The lake, the stars, that silver moon
I whispered, “I remember too,”
And suddenly I felt brand new

[Instrumental Break]
[Piano and cello – nostalgic motif echoing first verse melody]

[Bridge]
[We stand in silence, hearts undone]
[By what we lost and what remains]
[The lives we built, the love that’s gone]
[Still echo softly through our veins]

[Verse 4]
We didn’t kiss, we didn’t touch
But every look still said too much
A thousand words in just one glance
An old unfinished, ghostly dance

[Chorus – Reprise]
[Are we ghosts of who we were?]
[Do old flames still know our names?]
[Is this moment just a blur,]
[Or the start of wilder flames?]
[We had our time, we lost our way]
[But here you are again today]

[Outro – Whispered, minimal instrumentation]
[So tell me now, my long-lost friend...]
[Are we allowed to love again?]


Love Again?

“Gone but Not Forgotten” is a tender, soul-baring ballad about the ache of loss and the desperate hope to keep a loved one alive in memory. With haunting verses and an emotional chorus, the song drifts through empty rooms, quiet nights, and unspoken prayers—painting a vivid portrait of grief that lingers long after someone is gone.

Delicate imagery—like a whisper in the wind, a lone candle flickering in the rain, and an empty chair where laughter once lived—wraps the listener in a sense of intimate sorrow. The repeated refrain, “You’re gone, but not forgotten,” becomes both a lament and a vow: a promise that love endures beyond silence and absence.

Set to a gentle yet stirring melody, this song is a cathartic companion for anyone carrying the weight of remembrance and the unhealed wound of a missing voice in their life. It’s a quiet anthem for sleepless nights, a whispered prayer for solace, and a reminder that even in the deepest shadows, love does not fade.

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ALL THE WORLD IS GREY

From fjords to fire, from runestones to seafoam…
These are the echoes of a forgotten North.

Each track is a voice rising from the mist — a chant once sung around embers and carved in stone. The raven calls, the waves whisper. The gods remember.

Þær bíða - They wait

When the Stars Were Closer

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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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