Forever is a new song featuring me on acoustic guitars, vocals and bass.  Enjoy! 

FOREVER
I’ve heard it said that love’s forever, 
Once it begins, it never ends.
Shines like a candle in the darkness, 
Warms like a fire that burns within. 

Was it the first time that she met you?
Was it the first time he held your hand?
Was it that kiss to close an evening
That neither of you wanted to end?

I’ve heard it said that love’s forever,
Once it begins, it never ends.
Shines like a candle in the darkness,
Warms like a fire that burns within. 

{interlude}

I’ve heard it said that love’s forever,
Once it begins, it never ends.
Shines like a candle in the darkness,
Warms like a fire that burns within.

Was it her smile that grew to greet you?
Was it his laugh that pulled you in?
Was it that kiss to close an evening
That neither of you wanted to end?

Was it the way he would embrace you?
Was it her touch upon your face?
Was the kiss you shared transcending
That pulled you from that time and place?

I’ve heard it said that love’s forever,
Once it begins, it never ends.
Shines like a candle in the darkness,
Warms like a fire that burns within.
Shines like a candle in the darkness,
Warms like a fire that burns within.

Copyright Dan Swanson 2023

Forever

yellow is the color of the room that I woke to
after we spoke you were fumbling in my dream
there in my slumbering a calico had died
and I cried, because you cried

blue is the color that I feel
wondering when it will be real
true is the love, comes from her purr
green is the grass that'll grow above her

red is the rose that grows there in my garden bed
I will grow one for her and I will hang my head
cause if it's true for you, I wanna feel that too
cause I want to know that sweet part of you 

April she'll come and she will go
and so will all those passing feelings 
her name reminds me of a love of my own
reminds me of the sweet birth of someone I know

well grief is a thief, but it also sheds some light
on the love we have, and to whom our hearts delight
night is the time that I am wishing you would know
when I'm slumbering I'm dreaming of your calico 

April she'll come and she will go
and so will all those passing feelings 
her name reminds me of a love of my own
reminds me of the sweet birth of someone I know

Dreaming of Calico

(Written by Terry Reeves)
Terry Reeves:  Vocals
Gary Reeves:  Congas
Hans-Michael Albers: All other instruments,  Arrangement & Production

Illustration by Michael Tompsett

Behind the mix video:  
https://youtu.be/B8sz6TwQfh0?si=_vU1R8YKlnKTCMNm

My niece Sam has always been a wholly free and singular spirit, something which enables her to fully embrace life and live it exactly how she pleases.  For his proposal of marriage, her partner Tom arranged for a busker to play ‘Here Comes The Sun’ (her favourite song) as they walked along the beach one bright Sunday morning.  They decided to tie the knot on the Isle Of Wight, a small island set off the coast of Southern England and known by locals as ‘The Jewel Of The South’.  For various reasons, none of the band are able to travel to the ceremony, which is taking place today, on the 27th. August 2024 so, as means of both apology and compensation, I decided to write a song to commemorate the joining together of two profoundly unique people.  We hope our gift will always help remind them of this very special day on their Island of Dreams.

Most of my songs are connected to events from both past and present and as I searched for the catalyst that would light my path to a song for Sam and Tom, my mind alighted on something that happened at my 60th. birthday party.  

In the traditional Reeves’ fashion, live music was an essential part of the celebrations.  
To get things going, Gal and myself played a few Cripple Club songs, my brother Bri’s kids Joby and Blue did a couple of theirs until we eventually reached a point where it seemed there were more people on stage than in the audience.  For those in the latter category, I left various percussion instruments laying around so that even they could join in if they so wished.  Sam chose an old  tambourine, which sadly fell apart in her hands as she was playing.  She felt so guilty that she brought along her older sister Elizabeth for support when breaking the news to me, thinking I might not react too well.  But I just smiled and told her that these things happen.  Over the subsequent years it became something of a running joke between us and was referenced every time we met at birthday celebrations.

Consequently, it was uppermost in my mind when I was writing the song and is even  referred to in the lyrics, so it struck me as a good idea to buy her, from the band, a wedding present of a lovely new tambourine as a way of keeping the memory of that lovely evening alive.  I can’t wait to see her playing it….  

I am most indebted to both Hans & Gary for their input into the song it has become.  Most importantly, though, we all hope that Sam and Tom enjoy hearing it.  Our distanced garage band wish them a lifetime of happiness, music and fun.  (Terry Reeves) 

Sam and Tom on a journey, channel to cross
Ceremony of joining, no history being lost
No forgotten treasures of a family and past
Dancing for enjoyment, recognition to last

Chorus:
A theatre of emotions 
Performance of dreams
Forward excitement 
Happiness it brings (Happiness it brings)

The asking of questions, the answer I do
Legal bonding connection of one into two
Marriage much more than a paper to sign
Promise to each other, feelings underlined

Chorus

Partnership giving a respect and affection
Supporting each other, every life direction
Jewel of the South, East Afton Farmhouse shines
Confirmation of your love, together combines

Chorus

Best wishes from the band, club of enjoyment 
Thinking of you both, this very special moment 
Synchronicity of music, on new tambourine 
Lifetime share forever, supporting the theme 

Chorus

This tiny island, brings the largest of dreams
Combined love and kindness always to be seen
Celebrate marriage, squeezing close real tight 
Commitment forever, on this tiny island delight

ISLAND OF DREAMS - CRIPPLE CLUB

Music: Yann Kifer and Oddrun Eikli
Instrumental composition, piano: Yann Kiferhttps://soundcloud.com/annkifer
Vocal and vocal composition, photo: Oddrun Eikli
Mix: Arne Hiorth
Poem: Emily Jane Brontë (The first verse of the poem: Come, walk with me)

Come, walk with me,
There's only thee
To bless my spirit now -
We used to love on winter nights
To wander through the snow;
Can we not woo back old delights?
The clouds rush dark and wild
They fleck with shade our mountain heights
The same as long ago
And on the horizon rest at last
In looming masses piled;
While moonbeams flash and fly so fast
We scarce can say they smiled -

Come walk with me, come walk with me;
We were not once so few
But Death has stolen our company
As sunshine steals the dew -
He took them one by one and we
Are left the only two;
So closer would my feelings twine
Because they have no stay but thine -

'Nay call me not - it may not be
Is human love so true?
Can Friendship's flower droop on for years
And then revive anew?
No, though the soil be wet with tears,
How fair soe'er it grew
The vital sap once perished
Will never flow again
And surer than that dwelling dread,
The narrow dungeon of the dead
Time parts the hearts of men 

Emily Jane Brontë (30 July 1818 – 19 December 1848) was an English novelist and poet who is best known for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. She also published one book of poetry with her sisters Charlotte and Anne titled Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell with her own poems finding regard as poetic genius.

Come,Walk With Me. Poem: Emily Jane Brontë. Yann Kifer and Oddrun Eikli

I like the magic of a song that was just born, so I share an unfinished version here recorded still being in the writing process.
I used to share this kind of "flawed" lofi recordings a lot when I started here. Back then I felt soundcloud was just a place for a bunch of music nerds sharing and exchanging ideas and enjoying music. Nowadays I often feel uncomfortable sharing things that dont seem to fit the new version and layout who seems to be more about presenting or selling yourself as an artist than about connecting and communicating. I miss the old times... (but still there are so many amazing artist here and I love listening to them :) )

art is not perfect, it's authentic, anything is allowed 
for me its just about catching a moment when you're caught in a moment

lyrics
I'm way down
I'm falling to the core
the waves sound's reflecting every loss
and all the good times I loved
and all the good souls that touched
a drop in the ocean thats all we are
melt with the sea
Its the core, hidden gold, never old
its the core, hidden gold, not too old

I'm save here
this place is where I'm sure
and every tear has been my companion
I need to protect this
do I need to hide what I'm made of
still I need to share this feeling of total connection (if I can)

Its the core...

I'm way down
still crawl into the core
its crystal clear that I've been here before
and though I can't remember, my heart
it feels every moment that passed
a drop in the ocean thats all we are

I'm way down
I'm feeling like a chord
I'm played by my inner peace and love

The Core (Song idea)

The Tattooed Lady had a secret life found only in her dreams; she is much younger, has a family and a lovely home.  She is not the center of attention being stared at, hearing the stunned gasps of onlookers, a carnival side show on the move from town to another.  She sleeps sweetly and dreams deeply.
A very special thank you to Elmer Stone for letting me use a portion of his metal-inspired song "Tattooed Lady" which inspired my adding a dream sequence to his electric metal riffs.  A big thank you also to my dear friend Seagull for his sharing my vision of the song bringing Clara into the mix as the dreaming Lady, his final production touches, and his fantastic AI track art.

Dream Of The Tattooed Lady (Elmer Stone, Seagull, Clara, David)

Pierre Bordetti productions (c) 09/2024.

Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Pierre Bordetti

Rock instrumental

Rock Entracte

Introduction in English:
One of my oldest friends was diagnosed with Asperger's autism as a teenager. And almost everyone told him that he would have to stay alone for the rest of his life because he was incapable of love and relationships due to his illness. 
He also increasingly gave up hope that he would ever be able to find a life partner. He often described to me with sorrow that he kept falling in love and longed for a romantic relationship, but that he often felt like he was under a glass bell, which cut him off from closer contact with women. 
And when he had already let go of the hope of ever finding a woman at his side, he met "Lilli" at the age of almost 60; a woman who, like him, is very unique and has been described by many people around her as quite quirky and eccentric.
The lyrics to this wonderfully unconventional love affair make use of many metaphors and symbols from the world of plants and nature. It is also the way Freddy & Lilli often communicate with each other, as they find direct communication too threatening.
I hope that my song Freddy & Lilli will help the two of them to grow old together lovingly. And basically that the song will give hope to all those who are currently lonely and longing for an intimate partnership.

Lyrics in English_

Freddy & Lilli

The rapeseed fields are wide
The yellow light, it scatters
The streets are blue
The morning dew glistens peacefully

The fences open
No more curtains
The entrance is free
The birds make themselves heard

And the trees are full of stories for you
They bend down their branches
And they carry you gently through the first night of love

Freddy & Lilli
Mmh, Mmh, Mmh, Mmh

The rock gardens are
Blind in the bloom of love
Their time is over
From deep below a cry

That bursts the deathbed
That receives first life
The asbestos carpet breaks

A face slips up and it speaks:
Let the armour of gold come off
Let us kneel down
Feel the grace of the sparkle
Protected by the moss forest
Be a bridge of light

Freddy & Lilli
Mmh, Mmh, Mmh, Mmh

Deutscher Originaltext:

Freddy & Lilli

Die Rapsfelder sind weit
Das Gelblicht, es streut
Die Strassen sind blau
Friedlich glänzt der Morgentau

Die Zäune gehen auf
Keine Vorhänge mehr
Der Einlaß ist frei
Die Vögel verschaffen sich Gehör

Und die Bäume sind voll von Geschichten für Euch
Sie neigen ihre Äste herab
Und sie tragen Euch sanft durch die erste Liebesnacht

Freddy & Lilli
Mmh, Mmh, Mmh, Mmh

Die Steingärten sind
Im Liebesblühn‘ blind
Ihre Zeit ist vorbei
Von tief unten ein Schrei

Der das Totenbett sprengt
Erstes Leben empfängt
Der Asbestteppich bricht

Ein Gesicht schlüpft empor und es spricht:

Laß‘ den Goldpanzer ziehn‘
Lass uns niederknien
Die Gnade des Funkens verspürn‘
Vom Mooswald beschützt
Eine Leuchtbrücke sein

Freddy & Lilli
Mmh, Mmh, Mmh, Mmh

Freddy & Lilli

This is an original country song that speaks to those that are far from their loved one, unable to be with them but imagining if only...they could be together. Longing for the time when they can be with each other once again.

We are very happy to once again have the wonderful pedal steel talents of Dakota Holden contribute so beautifully to this track.

Nat Daniels: vocals, piano, guitar, bass & percussion
Craig Durgy: vocals 
Dakota Holden: pedal steel

All music written by Daniels & Durgy
Produced by Nat Daniels / Gentle Rain Records
©2024 Gentle Rain Records

Lyrics: "If You Were Here" by Daniels & Durgy

The sun came up, despite the clouds, It was enough, despite the doubts 
To thank the Lord, for one more day, To feel the freedom come my way

And wonder where you are and how, You’re doing at this moment now
To let my heart let go of fear, Imagining if you were here

If you were here, If you were here
All these dreams that we both have would become real,
I would hold onto forever, stop the hands of time together
Kiss you gently as the world just disappears…If you, if you were here..

The smile on which, I so rely, A warmth so rich, I can’t deny
The touch that penetrates my soul, How much the distance takes its toll

But I take comfort in the past, That memories are not the last
That time will only make more clear, Just what would be if you were here

(chorus)

If you were here could I contain, The need for you, like sun and rain
Like wind that parts the maple leaves, As waves breathe life into the seas

If you were here there is no doubt, I’d lay a finger on your mouth
And show you as I held you near, What I would do if you were here 

I loved you then, I love you still, There is a void no one can fill, 
The only one, is always you, And no else will ever do.  
It's always been you, always will, Be you and me, forever till
The sun & stars do not appear, To light up like, if you were here

(chorus)

If You Were Here

*A tribute piece to the iconic Winnebago!
Instrumental by Oussama Arichi
Vocals, Lyrics & Ad Copy Selection by Nadia Selvaggi
Sound effects: Pixabay

The Winnebago Route by Oussama Arichi & Nadia Selvaggi

The movie Brazil by Terry Gilliam has an important memory in my heart and the lyrics came from that story here the lyrics : 
Punch in an office of boredom 
That outmarchs your identity 
Obvious powers that command you 
Without a bit of humanity.  

Controlled lives by day 
Controlled dreams by night 
Illusion of a total control that will annihilate us.  

Your Angel Grows in you 
Blue eyes that caress you 
Make of you 
The Strength and courage and risk 
That was in you Sweet union always dreamed of 
Lives in you.  

Routine broken cleanly From a desire for freedom 
Madness and blood that threaten you 
From a system of stamped sheets  
Life resurrected from a desire 
Hidden in a corrupt office 
Leviathan greedy for stolen lives 
From a work of sheets and drafts  
Your Angel Grows in you Blue eyes that caress you Make of you.

Song sung By Luca Giordano Backing vocal By T.Giannini

Il Corriere Smarrito

Zilbra

This site is a mix of some of my compositions and solo guitar performances.

Forever

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