New Singer Songwriter Discoveries

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The drums and bass are already recorded. 
I just need to develop the electric guitar part or parts.

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Ron Snyder - The Place (Unplugged DEMO)

This is my song that I recorded on June 21, 1984.

RON SNYDER - Keep Lookin' (Into My Mind) UNPLUGGED 1984

This Head Ain't Big Enough for the Two of Us

Always

First recorded in February 2023.
From the album After Bar Sinister.

It's a song about me dog dying.

This new version was mixed and mastered by
Woods Studio Norway Mixing and Mastering 
www.soundcloud.com/woods_studio 

LYRICS

Chucking away.
The time you thought you'd saved up.
Just a lot of descents. 
You're putting off your makeup.
Till they've had their say.
Now you are feeling lonely.
The world turning grey.
They all get a say. 

Can't save it all.
Throw it all away.
Stop saving up for a rainy day. 

The unwritten page.
Your future feeding slowly.
Solely displayed.
So you feel haunted ghostly.
A blanket of rage.
A warming cloth of kindness.
A look of dismay.
A feeling obeyed.

Can't save a thing.
Not a piece of cake.
It's never yours, it just goes to waste.

Can't waste a thing.
As it slips away.
No point in waiting for a chosen day.

Next thing you know.
You've got a ways to go.
But you cannot know.
If you will get a go.
Time can go slow,
But also run away from.
And quickly fade.
A sudden shade.

Can't save it all.
Throw it all away.
Stop saving up for a rainy day. 





You Can't Take It With You [2024 Remaster]

First recorded in November 2023.
From the album Sparks.

It's a song about someone called Eloise, apparently she has a garden of love..

This new version was mixed and mastered by
Woods Studio Norway Mixing and Mastering 
www.soundcloud.com/woods_studio 

LYRICS

Nor blanket of kindness, nor blanket of snow.
Covers me whole. Makes no inroads from...
The giant black smoke stack that bellows and blows.
Oh, how it blows. 
Blows out and blows.

Oh, please, oh, please.
Save me from me.
Eloise, in your garden of love.
Oh, please, won't you please.
Save me, from been me.
Eloise, in your garden of love.

The choices I make must sit right in my head.
Eloise. Come with me.
If I make the wrong choice, I'll wish I were dead.
Eloise, we could be...
So happy you joined us, though you're rather late.
Honey, please, Set me free.
Now eat everything that we put on your plate.
On my knees, work with me.

Oh, please, won't you please.
Save me from just me.
Eloise, in your garden of love.
Oh, please, please, please.
Save me, save me, save me.
Eloise, in your garden of love.

Now I'm walking and talking.
And barely forestalling this breakdown.
Won't come free.
Eloise, in the garden of love.
I walk and I talk.
And say all the words I'm supposed to say now.
Alter me. 
Eloise, in your garden of love.

Some sort of third verse that explains the first two.
Eloise. Follow me?
The storm in your mind can't contain what you do.
Eloise. Follow me?

Oh, please, won't you please.
Save me, only me.
Eloise, with your garden of love.
Oh, please, please, please.
Save me, me, me.
Eloise, with your garden of love.

I'm walking, I'm baulking.
I'm right on the edge of a breakdown.
From the fee.
Eloise. Eloise  Eloise.
I can't walk, and I can't talk.
I can't alter the words that you say now.
Fancy free. 
Eloise. 
In your garden of love.

The choices I make must sit right in my head.
If I make the wrong choice, I'll wish I were dead.
Eloise in your garden of love.







Eloise [2024 Remaster]

[Verse 1]
I called your name
But the silence stayed for you
And everything we knew
Felt like it was stolen
The night grew cold
The stars fell down for you
And I was left in blue
The pain was golden

[Chorus]
Your light, oh yeah, your light still glows
even through all the shadows
and you know, you know I can’t let go
You know I can’t let it go

[Verse 2]
I wrote you songs
With every tear I cried
Oh, what a thing to write
But you were golden
I reached for you
Through the dark and fading skies
Oh, what a thing to lose
And it was golden

[Chorus]
Your light, oh yeah, your light still glows
even through all the shadows
and you know, you know I can’t let go
You know I can’t let it go

[Bridge]
Look how they shine for you
The stars still shine for you
Every breath, every hue
It’s all because of you

[Chorus]
Your light, oh yeah, your light still glows
even through all the shadows
and you know, you know, you know I can’t let it go
You know I can’t let it go

[Verse 3]
I closed my eyes
And I swore I felt you near
But it was just the fear
Of living without you
I called the stars
Hoping they could light your way
Oh, what a thing to say
When I know you’re gone for good

[Chorus]
Your light, oh yeah, your light still glows
even through all the shadows
and you know, you know I can’t let go
You know I can’t let it go

[Outro]
Look at the sky
The way it holds your light
In every shade of night
You’re still glowing

Golden

"Two Tracks Out Of Pennington" is a wistful exploration of curiosity, nostalgia, and the longing for adventure. With reflective lyrics that ponder the mystery of forgotten train tracks, the song captures the universal yearning to break free and explore the unknown. Its evocative melodies and heartfelt vocals echo the innocence of childhood wonder while embracing the courage to chase unanswered questions. A journey into memory, possibility, and the open road.

Two Tracks Out Of Pennington

One night, stranded in LA after a gig with a dead phone and no bus in sight, a stranger offered me a ride. Though hesitant, I trusted my intuition and accepted. They turned out to be kind, sharing life advice that stayed with me. 
The song, inspired by that experience, explores how, even in a world where fear and caution are necessary, we still yearn for connection and trust. It’s a reflection on the beauty of unexpected human bonds, vulnerability, and hope — a message that feels more urgent than ever.
 
The song was co-produced with the late Jesse Colin Young (of the 60s hit Get Together), and was recorded live in the studio with legends Laurence Juber (Grammy-winning guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp), and Jorgen Carlsson (Gov't Mule).

Lyrics:

Verse1

Summer skies and neon signs
But I was lost in the night
You called out, but no reply
Coz you seemed suspiciously nice

Verse2

Nothing else was in sight
And I kinda needed that ride
Something told me I'd be alright
But (I) had to think twice, I wonder why

Prechorus

In a world of deep blue riptides,
We build our walls up high
But don't we wish and hope to God we find
Find a little sunshine

Chorus

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

Verse3

I get too stuck up sometimes
I say I'm doing just fine
coz if I ask for help it might
Make 'em think I'm the weak type

Prechorus

In a world of deep blue riptides,
We build our walls up high
But don't we wish and hope to God we find
Find a little sunshine

Chorus

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
Don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

Bridge

Passing by,
I see the diamonds in the sky
I see them in your eyes,
All this time
Didn’t you realize
We have found that light

Chorus

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
Don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
Don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

A Little Sunshine

Introduction in English:

Manfred (‘Manne’) was my oldest friend. We used to play together in the sandpit. 
We were both very contrasting characters. I was ambitious for a long time and wanted to excel through special achievements. Manne, on the other hand, preached idleness and complete freedom from pressure even as a teenager.  He often laughed at me from his lotus position when I got bogged down in something. I secretly admired him for his attitude of pure being and complete freedom from purpose. 
Through him, I learnt about the benefits of slowness and pausing. And he was a sensitive companion when I came into contact with certain drugs such as cannabis, alcohol and cocaine in my early adulthood.     
Unfortunately, from his mid 20s onwards, he tipped more and more towards the destructive side of drug use. During this time, we both drifted further and further apart. The last time I saw him, he seemed like a wreck to me. I could already sense that things weren't going to be good with him for much longer. 
Nevertheless, I was shocked when I learnt of his early death at the age of just 31. 
Since then, I have visited his grave every year and see how many beautiful aspects of him live on in his son, who is my nephew. 
With this song, I would like to honour him with my own personal musical memorial.   

Lyrics in English (for those, who don`t speak German):

Manne Manne

Manne Manne, it hurts so much
Because I just don't quite understand
That you left so soon
You pissed off from one day to the next

Manne Manne, you were such a cool hero
In your anti-achievement world
Instead of storm and stress in a noble snail's pace
A bohemian with a song of lullabies

Believed in you for a long time,
In your ‘Let yourself go’ poem
Your vision of life without haste

Without any pressure and stressful scabies
Just stay lying there
Behind misty coloured windows
Against the compulsion to do!

Manne manne, you were once so beautiful
You could turn women's heads
With your deeply chilled charm
Even the proudest lay in your arms

Manne Manne, master of slowness
Of ‘I don't have to do anything, I always have time’
Of life beyond ‘Nine to Five’
Of twilight sleep in the realm of night owls

Lord of the drug world
Herring-hook-less tent
Invited us into

Strange magic worlds
Where no rules apply
Into dark shadowy spaces
Gave us a light there

Manne Manne, it hurts so much
Because I never quite understand
That you went down like that
I've missed you a few times

Manne Manne, I`ve dreamt of you sometimes
Damn, I missed it somehow
To stop your self-dissolution programme
At the last meeting it was already much too late

Manne Manne
Manne Manne
Manne Manne
 
 




Manne Manne

Lyrics:

[Intro]
(Eh-eh) (Woooh!)
(¡Dímelo!) (Vamos, yeah-yeah)
(Esto es pa’ la noche)

[Verso 1]
Tú te luces en la pista, (¡Bam!) brillando como estrella,
Cuerpo que hipnotiza, bailando como ella,
Todos los ojos puestos, la reina de la escena,
El reggaetón la llama, (¡Fuego!) rompiendo cadenas.

Sigue el ritmo lento, (¡Oh!) sube la tensión,
El DJ no para, esto es pura emoción,
Tus movimientos dicen que hoy todo se vale,
Noche de locura, (¡Prrra!) no hay quien la iguale.

[Pre-Coro]
Y dale, rompe, suéltate, quema el lugar,
Toda la disco está lista pa' estallar,
Tus caderas son fuego, no saben parar,
La noche es tuya, baby, ¡no va a terminar!

[Coro]
Báilame lento, (ah-ah), vamos al momento, (yeah-yeah)
Que esta noche es nuestra, no hay arrepentimiento,
Siente cómo el ritmo te lleva hasta el cielo,
Fuego en tu mirada, somos puro vuelo. (¡Woooh!)

[Verso 2]
Las luces bajan, (¡Ey!) el sudor se siente,
Tu cuerpo y el mío, moviéndose en caliente,
La música explota, el bass te atraviesa,
Deja que la vibra (¡Uh!) controle tu cabeza.

Tus labios susurrando secretos al oído,
Me tienes perdido, en este juego ardido,
Vamos pa' lo oscuro, (¡Vamos!) sigamos el latido,
La noche no se acaba, aquí todo es permitido.

[Puente]
(Mueve-mueve) que el ritmo te controla,
(Yeah-yeah) tu flow me descontrola,
(Mami) prende el ambiente, sube la temperatura,
(Brrra!) somos un incendio, esto sí que dura.

[Coro]
Báilame lento, (ah-ah), vamos al momento, (yeah-yeah)
Que esta noche es nuestra, no hay arrepentimiento,
Siente cómo el ritmo te lleva hasta el cielo,
Fuego en tu mirada, somos puro vuelo. (¡Woooh!)

[Puente 2]
Eh, eh, dale más, que la fiesta va encendida,
Tú y yo perdiéndonos, hasta que salga el día,
No pares, baby, sigue, tú eres mi melodía,
Esta noche es legendaria, ¡pura fantasía!

[Coro Final]
Báilame lento, (ah-ah), vamos al momento, (yeah-yeah)
Que esta noche es nuestra, no hay arrepentimiento,
Siente cómo el ritmo te lleva hasta el cielo,
Fuego en tu mirada, somos puro vuelo. (¡Woooh!)

[Outro]
(Eh-eh) (PMO Music)
(Tú y yo, yeah-yeah)
(Esto sigue hasta el amanecer, woooh)
Clubbing vibes, siempre encendido.

Fuego en la Pista  [Prod. PMO Music]

A song about the roller coaster of love and how up and down it can make you feel. Despite the pain and in hail of the beauty, it is always worth it :)

I'm Fine

Bluebird, you will never reach the sky.
So keeping hidden, raise your voice up to the night.
I'll drink my whiskey, smoke my cigarettes till dawn.
The world is frozen, but this fireside is warm.

I was calling out.
I was falling out.
I was broken and bored.
I was reaching out.
I was hanging round.
I was waiting to soar.
Wanting more.
Wanting more.

Bluebird, you will never get away.
(Why would you even want to get away?)
You're only memories, all the rest will have to stay.
(Back in your cage where all the best birds stay)
Hidden only by the pretence that they care.
Like circles drifting from the centre to the air.

I was wondering out.
I was holding out.
I was broken and cold.
I was never round.
I was on the ground.
I was getting too old.
In the cold.
In the cold.

Wanting more.
Wanting more.

Bluebird, are you singing in my heart.
(Singing out from down within my heart)
They must've noticed, you were broken from the start.
(You were broken from the very start)
I'll keep on dreaming, won't you tell me what you saw?
(Just a little hint at what you saw)
When you left me, and I couldn't see no more.
(What am I to do? I can't see more)

Are you calling out?
Are you falling out?
Are you broken and bored?
Are you reaching out,
Are you hanging round?
Are you waiting to soar?
Wanting more.
Wanting more.

Well, you can run, but you can't hide.
There's no escape, from what's inside.
Well, we all live, and then we die.
Imagination helps you get on by. (x2)


Bluebird

"Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" - Music from Book 5: (Part 2) A New Beginning

Book 5 of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land" opens a new chapter: The horrors of war lie behind the protagonists, but the scars run deep. This music collection accompanies the Feyerabend family in the post-war era, a time of rebuilding, hope, and slow healing.

The music of Book 5 is an eclectic mix of styles and eras, reflecting the complexity of starting anew. German Schlager hits of the 1950s and nostalgic chansons evoke memories of the past and a rediscovered joy of life. Acoustic sounds, folk, and jazz symbolize the search for security and a new normal. Brit Pop, Swing, and Rock'n'Roll represent the dawn of a new era, while Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, and even a wedding march musically underscore the hope and the gradual blossoming of new dreams. But the shadows of the past are still present, captured in melancholic ballads, a sad piano piece, psychedelic folk, spiritual hip-hop, and powerful post-rock. Even punk rock finds its place, expressing the regained freedom and zest for life.

This music is a sonic tapestry of the post-war era, a tribute to the will to survive, the importance of family, and the strength of the human spirit. It captures the ambivalence of this epoch: The burden of memory and the simultaneous spirit of optimism, the grief for what was lost and the hope for a new beginning.

Music: A musical journey through time from the 50s to the present day with elements of German Schlager, Chanson, Folk, Jazz, Brit Pop, Swing, Rock'n'Roll, Indie Pop, Chamber Pop, Post-Rock, Punk Rock, and more.

Discover the musical soul of "Hinter uns das Land" / "Behind Us The Land"!

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© 2024 Beyond and Before Music

[Verse 1]
In the chill of night, shadows cradle fears,
Ulla's voice is trembling, drowned by silent tears.
“Frost has stolen my breath,” she softly cries,
A haunting echo lingers, as hope slowly dies.

[Chorus]
Oh, Ulla, I see you fading away,
Beneath the weight of the words they say.
In this world so cold, we search for light,
Holding on to memories, throughout the night.

[Verse 2]
In the quiet room, as the candle flickers low,
Martha's hands are steady, they search for warmth to grow.
Elfriede stands near, fear wrapped in her gaze,
Wondering if kindness can break through the haze.

[Chorus]
Oh, Ulla, I see you fading away,
Beneath the weight of the words they say.
In this world so cold, we search for light,
Holding on to memories, throughout the night.

[Bridge]
Once vibrant laughter, now a distant tone,
Four sisters lost, in a world unknown.
The burdens they carry, unseen and unkind,
But together they rise, with love intertwined.

[Verse 3]
A diagnosis chilling, like winter's cruel breath,
laryngeal cancer, the shadows of death.
With each gentle whisper, I hold you near,
Inge reads the stories, soothing every fear.

[Chorus]
Oh, Ulla, I see you fading away,
Beneath the weight of the words they say.
In this world so cold, we search for light,
Holding on to memories, throughout the night.

[Outro]
And when the stars fade, in silent despair,
I’ll fight for your spirit, I’ll be everywhere.
For in the whispers left behind, your light remains,
A guiding star in the darkest pains.

07 - Oh, Ulla (From the Original Novel Soundtrack)

Different Eyes By Edge Of the Void

Pulled off the highway just past midnight 
Neon buzzing in the same old glow 
Diner’s still got those cracked white cups 
But the faces, they don’t feel like home 

Gas pump bell sings the same old tune 
Like a voice from a long-lost dream 
I see my shadow in the corner booth 
But the man in the mirror ain’t me 

Streetlights flicker like they always have 
Same old roads, but they don’t pull me back 
I walk the past like a one-way street 
Familiar, but it don’t belong to me

Walked past the schoolyard, chain link swayed 
Swore I heard us laughing back in ‘98 
But the swings just creaked in the empty air 
Like they knew I didn’t belong there 

Streetlights flicker like they always have 
Same old roads, but they don’t pull me back 
I walk the past like a one-way street 
Familiar, but it don’t belong to me

Maybe I thought I’d slip right in 
Wear this town like a second skin 
But time don’t wait, and neither did I 
Now I see it through different eyes 

Streetlights flicker like they always have 
Same old roads, but they don’t pull me back 
I walk the past like a one-way street

Different Eyes

Backing track by Official Instrumentals (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srNn0fsGzQM)

Listen Before I Go (Billie Eilish Cover)

A warm and intimate folk pop ballad built on fingerpicked acoustic guitar, soft male vocals, and subtle string textures.
“I Still Hear You” reflects on the lingering presence of someone who’s no longer there — not in loud words, but in the quiet spaces, in light, in silence.
It’s a song about memory, grief, and emotional stillness — wrapped in organic instrumentation and natural room reverb.

If you enjoy acoustic, singer-songwriter, indie folk, or soft rock with heartfelt lyrics and slow, introspective energy, this one’s for you.

Recorded in a minimalist setting with cello, harmonium, and mandolin, this track leans into emotional detail and quiet dynamics. Best heard on headphones — or late at night.

#folkpop #acoustic #singersongwriter #malevocals #indiefolk #introspective #nostalgic #emotional #ballad #analogvibes #slowtempo #autumnsong #latenightmusic #TomLysar

I Still Hear You

Point Michaud Summers

Country love song - young love and loyalty

My Man

Out my window, calm tonight 
See the sky, northern light  
Waiting for the sun to pull me through 
But somewhere in the crowd tonight 
There's a secret soul burning bright 
Waiting for the star that shines on you 
If we could only see the sign
Take control and cross that line
We could make it home tonight 
Sit and watch the morning light 
Waiting for a dream that's yours and mine 
And I could be your Fred Astaire 
Dancing in a moonlight square
you could be my Red Adair when I fall 
I could be your Jimmy Dean 
Even be your Steve McQueen 
And you can be my dancing queen when I call 
Out with friends, feeling fine 
Nothing here is really mine 
Feel myself slowly sinking down 
But somewhere in these hills tonight 
There's a secret soul burning bright 
A Girl out there is going to turn me round 
If we could only see the sign 
Take control and cross that line 
We could make it home tonight 
Sit and watch the morning light 
Waiting for a dream that's yours and mine 
And I could be your Fred Astaire 
Dancing in a moonlight square 
you can be my Red Adair when I fall 
I could be your Jimmy Dean 
Even be your Steve McQueen 
And you can be my dancing queen when I call 
I can be your Fred Astaire 
Dancing in a moonlight square 
you could be my Red Adair 
Catch me when I fall 
And you can be my movie star 
Driving in my favorite car 
And I can play my blue guitar when you call

Secret Soul

I write songs.  I'm not a performer any more than I need to be to have my songs heard once in a while. I hope that better musicians than I encounter my songs and decide to play them.  I just write songs to have them exist in the world. If the world likes them then the world can do with them what it will.  All these recordings are demos.  I've tried to make them as musically interesting as I can but they are all awaiting the skilled hand of someone who knows how to make songs shine.

New Singer Songwriter Discoveries

Daniel Weinstein