This is High As Mountains' first demo recording. It's all about feeling and using the power of love. THis song was inspired by seeing Rastrillos playing the Starbelly Jam Music Festival in Crawford Bay, BC 2014. Written By Dan Silakiewicz. The players are:
Robby Roots on Bass & slide guitar
Todd Lester on Drums
Howlin' Dan on guitars and vocals

Lyrics (key of G)

Well you got to let go, feel it, let the power of love come true    x2

You can call it a power, you can call it a feeling
It's an energy shower, so alive and appealing
Through all of history, 
It's not a mystery
Others have felt it before,
It's a little thing called love
No matter where your walls are love is the door.

CHORUS

It's the same for everybody   x3
No, no, no matter whp
It's the same for everybody   x3
You just got to let go, feel it, let the power of love come true

You get what you give, you give what you can
Just love while you live, and the whole wide world is your clan
You can trust it, 
You'll never bust it,
It's solid to the core,
It's a beautiful thing called love,
You give a little and you get even more

CHORUS

BRIDGE:
Love is a net that will atch you when you're falling
You just have to believe that it's there
Love is a sword that will heal when you wield it
Love is a tool useful everywhere, everywhere

SOLO

You can give it a try, you can give it a chance
Mends your hear when you cry, moves your feet when you dance
With what love can bring, 
You won't lose a thing.
Open your heart and explore,
It's a wonderful ting called love
It will carry you to a new and beautiful shore

CHORUS, last line 2x out

Same For Everybody - by High As Mountains

Here's one that falls between catagories, kind of a jazzy, bluesy tune about staying up late. Inspired by a trip to Mexico with Ted and Callie Wallace, though ironically the other two tended to go to bed pretty early! This song was written almost 10 years ago. Written By Dan Silakiewicz
Players:
Howlin' Dan on Bass and Vocals
Todd Lester on Drums
Robby Roots on guitars

Lyrics  (Key of Am)

Okay, so lets go start the show
Feelin' kinda funky and it's 2 a.m.
It's late, great, I won't hesitate
Feelin'...
I'm tired, wired and inspired
Feelin'...
You got to go so slow when you're in Mexico
Feelin'...

CHORUS
Feelin'... (a whole bunch of times)
LITTLE SOLO

I'm feelin' zen zen and again
Feelin'...
Let's chat cat, you know it's all that
Feelin'...
I think I'll sink another drink
Feelin'...
Ted's way ahead, I'll follow him instead
Feelin'...

CHORUS
SOLO

STOPS:
Hey Kike, what did Jeorge just say?
Cesi, as sweet a girl as there could be
Callie looks ready for a dancing spree
Where's Sam, damn, man it's time to jam - It's time to jam!

CHORUS
SOLOY BIT

BREAK DOWN:
We brought you a rhythm, we brought you a song, we
Brought you something that you all could move along, move along to
A little something in store 
To get you feeling good, maybe get you on the dance floor
You made it to the show,
You're in the back row
YOu don't know the tunes, but you're moving like a pro, 
Like a pro, you got your hips swinin' in time
And now get lost in the singin' an' i'll hold you with the base line
(Base line)

VAMP OUT

2 A.m. - By High As Mountains

An anthem for getting out of something bad you've been in with someone for too long. I originally wrote this for Isabelle Drolet to sing when we were in the band Funkdamentals together but the band fell apart before the song saw the light of day. Because Isabelle has a strong French accent I wrote the tune with no "h's" in it to accommodate her. Written by Dan Silakiewicz

The players:
Todd Lester on Drums
Robby Roots on Guitars
Howlin' Dan on Bass and Vocals

Lyrics (Key of A)

[seven shots of the top]

CHORUS:
I'm gonna stand up, myself
	You can't keep me from freedom
I'm gonna stand up, myself
	It's my time to fly
I'm gonna stand up, myself
	With desire beyond reason
I'm gonna stand up, myself
	This is my goodbye

Lover Girl, why do you treat me this way
My head says leave but I stay and stay
Lover Girl you act so mean
You are as cold and two faced as I've ever seen
You've got nothing,
You've got nothing,
You've got nothing 
Left to give to me.

CHORUS

Lover Girl, why do you do this to me,
Close my eyes so I can't see,
Lover Girl don't you think it's a crime
Leading me on and leaving me blind
You've got nothing,
You've got nothing
You've got nothing
Left that's good for me.

CHORUS

Lover Girl, why do you treat me so bad,
You're the worst and the best thing I've ever had,
But Lover Girl look in my eyes for a minute
I'll show you my heart and you're not in it.
I've got nothing
I've got nothing,
I've got nothing
Left to waste on you

CHORUS


Stand Up - by High As Mountains

A weed smoking anthem and warning! Written about 10 years ago in the Kootenay Mountains of Canada. Written by Dan Silakiewicz.
The Players:
Howlin' Dan on Bass, Vocals and Lead Guitar
Robby Roots on Rhythm and 'Theme' guitars
Todd Lester on Drums

Lyrics (Key of Dm)

I roll up the sensi, and pass it along,
Someone in the circle was singing a beautiful song
Everybody joined in, chanting it strong
And I looked down, de-down de-down down
And I realized what went wrong

CHORUS
I drop de roach, don't drop de roach,
I drop de roach, oh no___     x2

I was cruising across the prairies, the drive was a bore,
I fumbled a joint at the corner, and it fell to the floor
The van filled with smoke, till I couldn't see anymore
But the engine purred like a kitten
And the van ran like never before

CHORUS

Me and me lover girl were, sharing some pot
I thought that she grabbed the spliff but it turned out she did not
Me lover, she snuggled on over, and rolled onto the spot,
She said ba-by ba-by ba-by ow! ow! ooooooooow!
You make me so hot, Oh, no I...

CHORUS

RIDDEM - [words same as first chorus, vamped]

CHORUS

Drop De Roach - by High As Mountains

This is a country ballad (waltz, actually) telling the story of a woman who's led free and unattached life, and the regrets it brought. It's also a subtle anthem to the good guys who have loved bad girls. Caleb Hunt on fiddle, Howlin' Dan vocals, guitar, mandolin and octave mandolin. Song by Dan.

The Ring Is The Thing

Super early take of their new 1960's R&B styled hit! I just had to share. Written by Howlin' Dan, March 12, 2019

I Can Be Loved Demo 3 - 15 - 19 High Mountain Groove

A ballad about loving and losing, and appreciating what we have now. This song was an addition to my poem "You are a Bottle" (soon to be on howlindan.com). The song illustrates the poem , hence the name. I love writing and especially singing sad beautiful songs.

You Are A Bottle - Illustration

You Are A Bottle - Illustration by Howlin' Dan

I wrote this about dancing with someone in the moonlight. It's about being in the moment and one of the best songs I've ever written.
Thon Golub - bass
Michelle moss - backing vocals
Allan Hughs - accordian
Howlin' Dan - Vocals, guitar, mandolin

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I live in the Kootenay Mountains. and love writing and playing music. My band is High Mountain Groove - check out our website! I've got one too!

Howlin' Dan

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