swing and songs

Autumn 2024

Bangers

sleep forever

Believe In Yourself

Remixed and remastered 6 January 2025
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Lyrics

Verse 1:
I met him back in 1982
And right away he suggested something I ought to do 
It was a workshop he said was something to behold
It was important to do before I got old
Thats how I got to know Jimmy McGee
He made a pretty big impression on me

Verse 2:
Transformation was the workshop theme
All I remember, it was pretty extreme
When it was over  you were meant to tell the world
To come and join the transformation team
That’s where Jimmy’s talent shone through 
I watched him invite everybody he knew 

Chorus:
Jimmy’d say:
You should try it
You’re going to love it
It changed my life and it’ll change yours too
It’s remarkable, extraordinary
It’s something that I really think you ought to do

Verse 3:
I tried a lotta things cuz Jimmy ecouraged me
Like yoga, pilates and homeopathy
Accupuncture, Rajneesh and meditation
And some other things that I probly shouldn’t mention
Most everything I’ve ever done to fix up my life
Were the result of Jimmy’s advice

Bridge:
Jimmy’s been searching all of his days
For ways to change the world in significant ways
He was clear that job will never get done
Unless he shares his insights with everyone 
	
Verse 4:
Sometimes I listened to what Jimmy suggested
I’ll try it out at least once or twice
Then I’d come by to tell him that he’d made a difference
And thank him for his advice
He’ll say thanks but that was so yesterday
Let me tell you what I’m in to today

Chorus:
Jimmy’d say:
You should try it
You’re going to love it
It changed my life and it’ll change yours too
It’s remarkable, extraordinary
It’s something that I really think you ought to do

Verse 5:
These days Jimmy’s over 80 years old
You'd think that he would finally start to slow down
But if anything it looks as though he’s just got started
Still getting excited about ideas he's found
Now he swears that he's finally discovered the way
To make being old seem almost Ok

Chorus:
Jimmy’d say:
You should try it
You’re going to love it
It changed my life and it’ll change yours too
It’s remarkable, extraordinary
It’s something that I really think you ought to do

Jimmy McGee

You Should Try It

Maw maws house

I Will Find The Light (Feat. Sergi Yaro)

With Husky's Call, I embody the connection between the vast, frozen wilderness and the resilient husky, representing strength, freedom, and loyalty. Through my voice, I channel the husky's powerful journey across the icy plains, capturing the solitude and the fierce determination it holds. Each word is a tribute to their unwavering courage, as they lead us through blizzards and dark nights, guided by instinct and heart.

In this song, I reflect on their inner spirit,  the way they chase the auroras, dream of the sun even in the darkest polar nights, and embrace the challenges of their harsh environment. My voice carries the admiration I feel for these creatures, who are not just animals but symbols of survival and companionship in the wilderness. The husky’s howl is a call to the wild, a legacy that echoes through the snow, and I sing to celebrate their role as guardians of the frozen world.

Every verse, every note, mirrors the raw beauty of their life in the cold, and through the chorus, I express how they lead us, not just physically, but spiritually, beyond the limits of what we know, into the heart of the North.

Husky's Call

The first song off a brand new EP with guitarist & singer/song writer Paul Naylor.  

Jamie Berry & Paul Naylor - This Is For Everyone (Original Mix) **OUT 06/03**

The Story of Aidan is a soulful piece, created out of love for nature and the deep connections between life and death. Through this song, I wanted to give voice to a story that lies beyond time. The Story Of Aidan, a gardener who, even after closing his eyes for the last time, continued to live through the nature he loved. Aidan didn’t see death as an end, but as a transformation, his rebirth reflected in the flowers that sprouted from his body.

My voice weaves harmoniously with that of Sindre Halvorsen, and together we sought to bring this story of rebirth and the beauty that continues to thrive, even after physical disappearance. Every note and every verse carries a part of us, and the way our voices complement each other reflects both the fragility and the strength of nature, just as Aidan became part of the garden he once tended. With the warm sound of the cello and the gentle touch of the guitar, we wanted to create an experience that transports you to a place of peace and contemplation, where you can feel that life continues in other forms. I hope this song brings you the same inspiration and inner peace it has brought us.

[Verse 1]

Beyond the veil of mortal sight, 
There lies a garden bathed in light, 
Where life and death together weave 
A tapestry we can't conceive.

[Verse 2]

In this enchanted, sacred space, 
Departed souls find their embrace. 
They bloom anew as flowers fair, 
Their spirits dancing on the air.

[Verse 3]

Not mere plants with petals bright, 
But souls transformed in nature's rite. 
Each blossom holds a story old, 
In colors vibrant, tales unfold.

[Verse 4]

Once lived a man named Aidan, mild, 
A gardener with a heart so wild. 
He loved the soil, the seeds, the rain, 
In nature's songs he found refrain.

[Verse 5]

He spent his days in earth's embrace, 
Planting seeds with patient grace. 
He whispered to each leaf and stem 
Of starry nights and sunlit hems.

[Verse 6]

To him, each plant a friend sincere, 
Their silent voices he could hear. 
He felt their joy, their silent pleas, 
Their laughter carried on the breeze.

[Verse 7]

But time, the ever-flowing stream, 
Carried Aidan towards a dream. 
His body aged, his spirit soared, 
Until he passed through death's own door.

[Verse 8]

Yet when his final breath was gone, 
His soul felt drawn to earth's sweet song. 
He lingered where his heart belonged, 
Among the blooms he'd loved so long.

[Verse 9]

In that hidden garden grand, 
From his skull there sprang a strand. 
A flower unlike any seen, 
With petals soft and silver sheen.

[Verse 10]

Each petal was a memory, 
A fragment of his history. 
They whispered tales of love and life, 
Of joy and sorrow, peace and strife.

[Verse 11]

Travelers who wandered near 
Could sense a presence warm and clear. 
The flowers sang in hushed tones low 
Of secrets only souls could know.

[Verse 12]

They felt a peace they couldn't name, 
A solace free from fear or shame. 
Their burdens lightened, hearts set free, 
They left with newfound harmony.

[Verse 13]

For in this garden, death is not 
An end, but change within the plot. 
The skulls beneath are not the end, 
But where new life and beauty blend.

[Verse 14]

Aidan lives in every bloom, 
In sunlight's glow and night's soft gloom. 
His essence in the garden stays, 
A symphony of endless days.

[Verse 15]

So life and death together dance 
In this eternal, bright expanse. 
The flowers stand as living proof 
That souls transcend the mortal roof.

[Verse 16]

Let Aidan's story ever be 
A testament for all to see. 
Not just a tale to stir the heart, 
But life itself, of which we're part.

[Verse 17]

And so, the garden grows and thrives, 
A place where every soul arrives. 
To find that death is but a door 
To life renewed forevermore.

The Story Of Aidan (feat. Sindre Halvorsen)

There are moments when you feel the need to return to your roots, to relive your memories and find yourself in them, as if rummaging through an old chest that still holds the scent of home. This piece is my journey into that old world, a world I carry with me even though I am far away. It’s my way of reconnecting with the earth and the calm hills of Ireland that call me back over and over whenever I feel lost.

When I began composing, I let myself be carried away by a deep longing, by a melancholy that seemed to come from the depths of my soul. In those moments, the music flowed on its own as if it had always been there just waiting to be set free. It’s a piece that feels like a bittersweet embrace, a comforting touch filled with memories and untold stories. It’s about places I haven’t forgotten and people who still live within me even if they’re no longer by my side.

As I play, I feel like I’m traveling down a familiar path, a path I’ve walked so many times in my thoughts. This journey is full of vivid images: quiet sunsets, soft light filtering through the mist, the sound of the wind whispering through the grass as if telling the stories of those who came before me. There is silence, but it’s a silence that sings. A place where I feel whole even though pieces of my heart have scattered over time and distance.

"Through Mist and Memory" is perhaps my most honest way of saying that sometimes you need to go home, even if only in your heart. It’s like opening a window to the past and allowing myself to feel everything without reservations, the joy, the pain, the nostalgia. And in all this mixture, I find my balance, that feeling that everything makes sense. I hope that as you listen, you feel a part of this warmth and peace, no matter how far you may be from the places you call home.

Through Mist and Memory

Eternal Peace

Intro:

Woke up to the sound of rain,
Dripping through the ceiling stain.
Bills stacked high on the counter there,
Turn on the news—more hate in the air.

Verse 1:
Prices climb but my pay stays low,
Seems like everywhere I go,
People shouting, pointing blame,
No one listens, it’s all the same.

Pre-Chorus:
And I don’t know how much more I can take,
Feels like the ground is starting to break…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But I’m still here with a heavy heart.
Trying to hold on, trying to stand tall,
When the walls cave in and the raindrops fall.

Verse 2:
Mama’s coughing, daddy’s weak,
Doctors say it’s getting bleak.
Kids got bruises, stitches tight,
Car’s in the shop, but they’re all right.

Pre-Chorus:
And I don’t know how much more I can take,
Feels like the ground is starting to break…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But I’m still here with a heavy heart.
Trying to hold on, trying to stand tall,
When the walls cave in and the raindrops fall.

Bridge:
And my old dog stares at me,
Her legs are weak, but her eyes still see.
She tries to run, but she just falls down,
Like this whole damn world is spinning ‘round.
But she wags her tail, won’t let go,
Maybe that’s something I should know…

Chorus:
Oh, everything’s falling apart,
But love still beats in a wounded heart.
I won’t let go, I’ll stand up tall,
Even when the raindrops fall.

Outro:
Roof still leaks, and the world still burns,
But love’s the only thing that returns.
So I hold on, though it’s torn apart,
Still a little light in the dark.

Falling apart

Out now on Ragtime Records, my remix of the Electric Swing Circus - Mellifluous.  Going back to the Swing House vibe on this one.

Juno: http://www.junodownload.com/products/electric-swing-circus-remixed-the-house-sessions/2939841-02/
Beatport: https://pro.beatport.com/release/remixed-the-house-sessions/1654367
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/remixed-the-house-sessions-ep/id1058398570
Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/4gigW3ny9z8ihG6gKTIE9P

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The Electric Swing Circus - Mellifluous (C@ in the H@ remix)

Beatport

Electric Swing Circus - Mellifluous (C@ in the H@ remix)- Out now on Ragtime Records

Been such a great year on the road, and we've enjoyed playing that track so much we needed to share it with you.
Have a great NYE and see you on the other side!
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Caravan Palace - Black Betty

“If you like Massive Attack, Meshell Ndegeocello or Shirley Bassey’s work with The Propellerheads, you’ll dig STS” - Better Propaganda USA

"Impressive" - Billboard | "Killer!" - QNotes

Slow Train 2

Mississippi Freestylin'

Good news everyone! 
I decided to do a rework of my electro swing version of "Sweet Dreams"!
After playing the old version on bigger soundsystems I had some Ideas to improve the mix and master, so here it is! Now it sounds perfect on headphones as well as in the club!

you can check out the new version here: https://fanlink.to/sweet-dreams-remastered

Sweet Dreams feat. Alanna Lyes (Electro Swing Remaster)

FaceFuk ft Adan Saint

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.

You Should Try It

Daniel Weinstein