It can be like a "circus" out there. YouTube: https://youtu.be/NSxi2_4ox40.
Much thanks to, "joerxworx" (https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx)for his flute improvisation.
Dave Heffner: vocals, lyrics, production
LYRICS - "The Circus is Everywhere"
VERSE1
On the weekend, the circus comes to town.
Bringing entertainment, and lots of clowns.
All sorts of tricks. They monkey around.
It’s fun, for you and for me.
VERSE2
On Monday morning, our work begins.
There’s entertainment, as the circus spins.
Lots of clowns, who monkey around.
Don’t you see? Don’t you see?
CHORUS1
The circus is everywhere.
Seems people just don’t care.
I have to wonder what’s in the air.
Is it me? Is it me?
VERSE3
In the circus, there’s action in three rings.
Dogs do tricks, while performers dance and sing.
Looks like confusion, as acrobats swing.
It’s’ fun, for you and me.
VERSE4
When shopping at the grocery store,
Finding the right toothpaste has become a chore.
Paperwork’s confusing.
It’s spread out on the floor.
Don’t you see? Don’t you see?
CHORUS2
The circus is everywhere.
Common sense is increasingly rare.
I have to wonder what’s in the air.
Is it me? Is it me?
REFRAIN
The circus is everywhere.
Seems people just don’t care.
I have to wonder what’s in the air.
Is it me? Is it me?

DAVEHEFFNER.COM

The Circus Is Everywhere (ft. joerxworx - flute)

ĒSTĒR is an electronic music producer with a deep love for synths, rich basslines, and the tactile energy of DAWless performances. Inspired by the lush soundscapes of the ’80s, her music is a journey—layered, immersive, and always tinged with a sense of deep melancholy.

On stage, ĒSTĒR blends structured elements with real-time modulation and sound manipulation, creating live sets that feel fluid and organic. Each performance is an exploration of texture and emotion, where synths swell, basslines pulse, and every track unfolds with intention.

“I believe music is the purest way to express and share emotions with the world. Through my tracks, I want people to feel something—anything. I don’t limit myself to a single genre; music is too alive to be confined to a box.”

Singer-songwriter creating ethereal indie dream pop, blending solo works and collaborations into transcendent, poetic music.

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Colorado Songwriter, Electronic Musician, Producer. ASCAP member. Ballads, Dance, Rock, Electronica, Jazz, Hip Hop, with a mix of everything else. All original compositions with live artists on most tracks. Piano study began at 5 years old, continued through university study and incorporated with electronic music since the introduction of MIDI. Have taught, consulted and composed electronic music. Primary platform is Pro Tools, with which I also do training and consulting. Open to collaboration. More information at my website.

I enjoy composing, arranging and recording music on an ever-expanding array of guitars, especially Fender electrics and Martin acoustics.  My musical journey began more than half a century ago, and every day brings new opportunities for continued growth as a musician.  My current leading influences include Jim Campilongo, Scotty Anderson and Guthrie Trapp.  I love Beethoven, Keith Richards, Henry Mancini, Aretha Franklin and a thousand others whose music has brought me joy, whether for many decades or for a few minutes.  I strive to learn something from every piece of music that I hear, and to make music that others will enjoy hearing.

I'm an amateur DIYer in terms of recording, doing everything in my music space at home and learning as I go.  I enjoy experimenting with a variety of microphones and mic placements, recording into a Zoom R16 and using Audacity as my DAW.  I use an array of Fender tube amps, all blackface/silverface reissues, and a modest pedal board.  I record acoustic instruments either with condenser microphones directly on the instruments or else amped through a Fishman Loudbox Mini.

New album Audio/Visual is now available exclusively on SC and BandCamp, featuring my favorite tracks from 2024-25. Soon to be released more widely to Spotify and other platforms.

My genre influences include electronic, downtempo, lofi, experimental, rock, blues, indie, prog, post rock, ambient, synthwave, trip hop, and hip hop. 

My recent tunes are produced using Ableton Live, FabFilter suite plugins, and often feature synths like Pigments, Microfreak, and Minilogue XD. I'm also beginning to incorporate guitar a lot more!
 
Some of my major artist influences include Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, DJ Shadow, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, the Flaming Lips, Tame Impala, M83, Godspeed you Black Emperor!, Mogwai, Animal Collective, Nicolas Jaar, Dirty Projectors, Massive Attack, Björk, Dan the Automator, Del, the Gorillaz, Reggie Watts, Ween, Neon Indian, Tycho, Ott, Shpongle, Danger Mouse, Built to Spill, Yo La Tengo, Velvet Underground, My Bloody Valentine, Pink Floyd, Modest Mouse, the Books, and too many others to list here.

My focus is on songs, on composition, not on style or genre. The songs  usually have lots of space for improvisation. 

I use a simple little application called "Guitar Pro", not really fit for producing, but a dream come true for rough little sketches like these...

Hope you like what you hear!
Cheers!
Rob

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