nice rhythm playing totally in the pocket!

Recordings 2010-2020

I used the Boss Dr Rhythm 880 Drum Machine for this Jam and I sort of, fell into a style similar to Jimi Hendrix rhythms.
When I got the album "Nine to the Universe", at  age 18 and listened to his Jams, I realised how inventive he was in his playing, it was  great to hear him play this way, that was a memorable album for me, and special tracks I heard along the way were," Freedom", the studio version, and "In from the Storm", also the studio version. Both tracks sent shivers down my spine, the atmospherics on those tracks was something else for me. A very special Time.

Jim Jam (2018)

Got a second hand guitar 2016, Thomas Blug stratocaster copy, cream, and discovered its nice tone, this is the first tune I did with it and was pleased with the feeling it brought me.
have replaced file to the original beforE applying EQ

Fresharea! (2017)

This Is an old guitar idea from around 1983. Concept of the tune 
would be the long journey to return to the Heart.

Journey to the Crystal City (2010)

Rock with a Tarzan-like battle cry!  Thank you for listening!

Tarzan, King of the Jungle

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💥⁂©All Rights Reserved 11-2025
©Lyricist, Mixer, Mastering, Creator, & Pro License: Lady ElectroTrek
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TITLE: THE FOUR FLAMES
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LYRICS:



(Verse 1)
They cut the spirit
Leave it hollow
They cast the stones
Make it hard to follow
Empty plates and burning skies
A world of pain in disguise

(Pre-chorus)
But we hold the power
In our hands this hour

(Chorus)
No more chains
No more flames
We can stop the hurt
Rewrite the names
Build a bridge where the fire stood
Turn the ashes into something good

(Verse 2)
A whispered scream
A broken voice
A silent crowd without a choice
Hunger gnaws
The embers spread
We choose tomorrow or the dread

(Pre-chorus)
But hearts can gather
Break the curse forever

(Chorus)
No more chains
No more flames
We can stop the hurt
Rewrite the names
Build a bridge where the fire stood
Turn the ashes into something good

The Power-Back-Pack

The Four Flames

Pulled this old original song out a few days ago and have been polishing it up. I knew someone long ago that always dreamed of living in the Redwoods in California. Totally inspired me. This is one of those songs that came together over time. I hope you enjoy this live performance I did tonight on my lovely Baldwin piano (Polly) Thanks so much for listening out there! For Bee. 

Redwood Skies 

Standing on the sidewalk looking at the streetlight
Wishing you were here on this cold cold night 
I'd open up my jacket and wrap you up tight 
Letting all our heartbeats feel just right 

You're so beautiful
You don't even have to try
You're so beautiful 
I'll say it till the day I die
Ooo  Ooo Ooo yeah
Ooo Ooo Ooo yeah

Walking in the coldness thinking how the time flies
Craving our life under those redwood skies
I'll always hold your hand through the lows and the highs
Living would be hard without your soft blue eyes

You're so beautiful
You don't even have to try
You're so beautiful 
I'll say it till the day I die
Ooo  Ooo Ooo yeah
Ooo Ooo Ooo yeah

Sitting in the moonlight our moments on repeat
Falling for you harder missing your heartbeat 
Wanting just to hold you and whisper things sweet
Only you can make me feel complete Oh! 

You're so beautiful
You don't even have to try
You're so beautiful 
I'll say it till the day I die
You're so beautiful 
I'll say it till the day I die 
Ooo  Ooo Ooo yeah
Ooo Ooo Ooo yeah

Redwood skies will be ours
Redwood skies will be ours
Oh Oh 

All music written and recorded by ©Daniel Colter Valentine
All rights reserved

Redwood Skies (Original Song Live)

A song which builds on Earth, Fire, Water and Air.  Each line is attributed to one of the four classical elements
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Elemental

Part of Earth
Fuelled by fire
Good walking water
Air breath of choir

Soil of spirit
Good burning soul
Elixir hears us
Breathing whole

Rock of real
Hot with hope
Liquid love
The freshest scope

Planet proved
A flaming feel
Art thirst we choose
Lungs of steel

Friend of grass
Warmth of love
Drinks on me
Respire dear dove

Inspire as Earth
Burn internal fire
Be your water
Air escort and squire
Inspire as Earth
Burn that fire
Beams of water
Fresh air of choir

Elemental
Human call
Spirit clean
Pure purr
Power pristine
Soul of love
May all hear your call
Elemental

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Instrumentation

-6/8 beat following the bass
-Ovation Acoustic picked
-Ibanez 5 string Bass
-Vocal runs x 4
-Lost reverse atmos pad on keys
-Crystal Caverns atmos pad on keys
-Ambient keyboard lead
-Epiphone Electric

Elemental

So I try to post 1 song a month on here, I;ve been doing it since Covid. I came up short this year. This track is the one that's holding me up. So here it is without vocal tracks.

unfinished instr

We suddenly lost our brother and my twin, Timothy, last weekend. 
Tim was born with developmental issues, and I was his legal guardian. We were very close and had that "twin" connection. He was also a wonderful soul.  As we struggle to make arrangements and process this, after a few days in a complete fog, I decided to post this song I had pending in his honor. It was not written for him, but some of the sentiments expressed here are universal and seemed fitting. Originally, I was going to say I was proud of the bridge, but now I appreciate you listening, and I hope you enjoy it.
Cherish your friends and family. Tell them you love them, and I hope you have a safe and Happy Holiday Season.

Tom

Next Tuesday

I have always loved "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You" recorded by Elvis in 1961. This is my raw version of the song.

I Can't Help Falling In Love With You  - Cover

Thank you Cecilia for your message to the world and the opportunity to create the musical backing

Keep up the vibes-Ft Special Cecilia

      I wrote this song about 25 years ago but I dusted it off and gave it an ultra-funky remix back in 2022. Can you dig it? Santa's a little lonely without Mrs. Claus giving him some sugar but I know he'll somehow funk his way through it! Cheers!

VIDEO - https://youtu.be/6UlkKGv2Rec

     I had a fabulous time putting the video together and threw in a wicked guitar lead in there as well! There is nothing like watching Santa get down, right? So Ho, Ho, Holy Moly! Get ready to get Jingly with it and get down with Mr. Jelly Belly this year!! I think that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but without that special someone in your life it could become just another day but let's not let that happen, please! Have a very Merry Funky Christmas everybody and have a safe & Happy New Year too! 🎅🧑🏻‍🎄🤶☃️👀💝💝💝

“CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT YOU”

CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY OF THE YEAR WITHOUT YOU,
SANTA'S JUST ANOTHER MAN WITH A BEARD WITHOUT YOU,
AND THE OLD CHRISTMAS TREE, DOESN'T LOOK THE SAME TO ME,
AND ALL THE YULE-TIDE SONGS NOW SOUND A BIT OFF KEY,

CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY OF THE YEAR,
SINCE YOU LEFT ME,
THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLIDAY IS UNCLEAR, SINCE YOU LEFT ME, 
EVERY GOOD GIRL AND BOY,
MAY BE FILLED WITH CHRISTMAS JOY,
BUT CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY OF THE YEAR,
SINCE YOU LEFT ME, SINCE YOU LEFT ME BABY,

CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY OF THE YEAR,
SINCE YOU'VE GONE,
THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF ALL MAKES ME CRY,
SINCE YOU'VE GONE,
RUDOLPH'S NOSE MAY SHINE BRIGHT, 
IN FRONT OF SANTA'S SLEIGH TONIGHT,
AND THE SNOW MAY BE FALLING,
BUT SOMEHOW IT DON'T SEEM RIGHT,

CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY FOR ME TO MISS YOU,
JUST ANOTHER DAY I WON'T GET TO SEE OR KISS YOU,
TILL SANTA BRINGS YOU BACK TO ME, 
AND PUTS YOU UNDER MY CHRISTMAS TREE,
CHRISTMAS WILL BE JUST ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT YOU,
WITHOUT YOU BABY, WITHOUT YOU, WITHOUT YOU BABY.

BY JIM VALDES © 1999 / 2022

"CHRISTMAS IS JUST ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT YOU" (Video -https://youtu.be/6UlkKGv2Rec)

Devaneio inútil

Instrumental Rock and Roll Track recorded on eight track digital recorder 2018.

Rock Roll 2018

A song I have been working with on and off for a while. First one with Vocals I have written and sung, not perfect vocals yet, ongoing.

Is It Love

These are my musical compositions since I began recording on 4-track tape, and later on with laptop, have been adding new compositions in the last few years here and there.
Mostly instrumental recordings, and tracks with vocal, adding extra musical Dimensions and athmospherics.
I have many musical influences, there are special bands and musicians I grew up listening to, Gong, Steve Hillage, Jimi Hendrix, Blue Oyster Cult, Santana, Ozric Tentacles, Pink Floyd, Soft Machine, John Martyn (ecoplex guitar master), Return to Forever,  Zappa, and from my own country, Thin Lizzy, Rory Gallagher, Gary Moore, CLannad.

link to a short jam video, with cool visuals effects from Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/DH2T4SfSzviHGy8P/

Jim Jam (2018)

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