“Just a Boy” is a haunting indie-blues track by Three Photons, crafted in response to a tragic local event. With raw vocals, analog warmth, and soulful instrumentation—including Jeff Roberts on bass and Andrew Borderick on B3 organ—the song captures the ache of senseless loss and the fragility of youth. Mixed with precision and emotional care, it stands as a sonic memorial: intimate, reflective, and deeply human.

A big thank you to Jeff Roberts and Andrew Borderick for playing on....."Just a Boy".

This sad and devastating local story has been on my mind for a long time.... I'm reminded about this tragedy nearly everyday as I run along the Mississippi Blvd and see the memorial. 

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Just A Boy
Written by TJG August-September, 2021


Thank you to Jeff Roberts (@jeff_roberts)for his catchy bass guitar work!
Thank you to Andrew Borderick (@andrew-borderick)for the fantastic B3! 
Thanks to Rene (@para-lia) for feedback on an early draft - always appreciate that. 

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Mix 1: September 23, 2021
Mix 2: November 9, 2021
Thanks to Eddie Cilettie for departing some of his wisdom about mixing ;-)

Verse 1
You move like a summer breeze
There's whistling in the trees
You're always on my mind
You were just a boy
Don't leave me alone

Refrain 1 - instrumental and hum

Verse 2
You know I hate Christmas Eve
It brings me to my knees 
You're always on my mind
You were just a boy
You were just a boy

Refrain
How they took your life
What a senseless crime

Verse 3
You said you were going for a ride
But I didn't say goodbye
You're always on my mind
Don't leave me alone!

Refrain
Well they took your life 
by surprise
Such a senseless crime
Such a senseless crime

Verse4
And After all this time
I can't heal
and baby sometimes I can't feel....

Refrain
Yeah they took your life
Yeah they took your life
Such a senseless crime
Such a senseless crime
How they took your life
How they took your life
Such a senseless crime
Such a senseless crime
How they took your life

outro
You move like the summer breeze
and I hear you whistling in the trees....

Just a boy (ft. Jeff Roberts and Andrew Borderick)

Original Composition / Guitar / Vox / Production : Chris Dargay
Original Lyrics : MariStar
Original Drums : Scott Tumino
Original Guitar Leads : Matt Michener
Original Bass : Pavel Boldyryev
Original Vocals : Belle Angelson

The Seer

He's A Hunter ..
Like No Other ..
And a Keeper of the Flame 

In the Darkness
He's Your Brother ..
& He Knows Just What to Say

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In the Darkness
Lit with Magic
Eyes of Nature
Truth will Say

Friendly Feathers
In All Weather
& He Knows Just what to Say

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The Seer

The Seer (TL) *Belle

This is an edited version of a 5 year old song of mine. The region I live in once grew through coal and steel. The workers in the steel mills have a tough and sweaty job. Blacksmiths have completed the material. This powerful rock track is dedicated to them. The hammer blow on the anvil sets the rhythm.

Ruhr Steel Rock [Remix] - OMCB

Dairv took this song to new heights...he made it his own.
Love his work
https://soundcloud.com/dairv-dubbleyew

10/February/2022

A Hand Full Of Toys/ Featuring Dairv Dubbleyew

-Mystical Variations-

Vocals, guitar, and foot operated drums all performed live by Franko Malley

wasted away again
now i'm coming home my friend
this is not the way i envisioned it
it's all my fault

its not the time to mend and heal
its time to make repairs
all my loves and my relationships
and to all the things i broke

the air... still feels...
the same... round here...
and i'm all there is to blame
and its all my fault

the faces when i close my eyes
remind me of my shame.
and take me to a place i can't let go
and it's all my fault

just let me go home
i can do better
i can do better

all these tears can't wash away all that wretched pain
just let me do better
lord let me do better

there's that line in the dirt
made of soil and decay
let me do better
let me do better

theres that long dark road
where i been down before
let me do better
let me do better

Dark Roads

Do You Love Me
I wrote this song back in early December.  I have sat on it since then trying to decide if I liked it enough to publish it.  I am still not sure if it deserves the light of day.  I like the chorus.  But the verse doesn't have the quality feel I desire.  Let me know.  Should I have tossed this song?

Lyrics:  Do You Love Me

Intro:
Do You Love Me

Verse 1:
You loved me once
I was not a dunce
And I still love you
And I am not blue

Sometimes I have my doubts
Days with ins and out
But maybe it’s all me
Trying not to flee

Chorus:
I am a small man
And I have my clan

Verse 2:
I am not a leader
But I am a good breeder
Just a regular guy
Who will look you in the eye

Living a normal life
With you I hope my wife
Full of insecurity
Nothing is a surety

Verse 3:
I have some confidence 
I can hold a conference
All mixed together
Sometimes light like a feather

Not sure where I stand
But when called, I can command
I can lead those in need
and help those who need freed

Outro:
Do You Love Me

Do You Love Me

This original ode to the desert night highway brings two lovers together in the splendor of the stars. The silent expanse inspires their moment of passion.

Guest Soloist - Ignacio Galaz (Erhu)
Nat Daniels: piano, guitar, bass, harmonica, vocals
Craig Durgy: banjitar & vocals

Song written  and performed by Daniels & Durgy (copyright 2022)
Gentle Rain Records
Lyrics:  Whispers and Wishes  (a.k.a "Was I Insane")

Black desert night... 
Dotted lines flashing white
Straight is the road 
The mountains like ghosts
And you're ever by my side…

The highway just wails
The stars form a veil
That shimmers and calls
‘till we give it pause 
And break a silent sky

Chorus:  
Your hands in mine..
Hearts that entwine..
Soft moans and kisses..
Whispers and Wishes.
That shatters the deep… 
That shatters the deep of the night.

(instrumental solo)

Chorus:  
Your hands in mine..
Hearts that entwine..
Soft moans and kisses..
Whispers and Wishes.
That shatters the deep… 
That shatters the deep of the night.
That Shatters the deep of the night..

Whispers and Wishes

Toujours et Encore (Always and again)

glow

Part of the Ancient Hourglass EP. You can currently find it on Bandcamp and Spotify... there are free codes available so help yourself :)

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Ancient Hourglass

Irrevocable Sadness/Jumbled Up

I'm a French composer based in Lyon 

My YT channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQqhqMJKGhKvj1V4Z6h8yNw

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/frankdana34/?hl=fr

frankdana.bandcamp.com

Toujours et Encore (Always and again)

Frank DANA