This song is pretty cool. Interesting how you transition from sax to synth. What drum sample library do you use?

Excellent soundscapes here...  Wonderful composition!  :)

Really dig those sounds and instrumeents! Great vocal work !

Ballads, Songwriter, Hip Hop - Dave Heffner

Dorell

Please use headphones for much better listening experience!
Btw, that´s me in that photo.
I was a rather weird kid, listened to Spike Jones, Benny Goodman, fifties rock´n´ roll and my father´s jazz record collection (O.  Peterson, Bird, C. Brown, W. Montgomery etc.)
 Later I discovered Psychedelia, New wave/Punk, Japanese noise (especially C.C.C.C.), 60-70s rock classics, Debussy&Messiaen, Dub reggae, Prog (Gabriel era Genesis, Van der Graaf Generator....), vintage Beninese stuff (Orchestre Poly Rythmo de Cotonou, Gnonnas Pedro  and so on), UK Freakbeat, out-there Jazz, Bowie/Floyd bootlegs, J. Zorn, early 90s Indie, F. Zappa, antique French Pop (Dutronc, Laforet...), U. Srinivas plus labels like Delerium Records, Shimmy Disc, Japan Overseas (Osaka), RecRec music and God knows what.
Additionally, I should mention that my all time favorite Finnish album is Sperm "Shh! Heinäsirkat". Check it out!
Various literary and "cinematic" influences have molded my music.  The more predictable stuff like Surrealism, Dada, Situationism, Beats (mainly W. Burroughs) of course, but I have also been influenced by the old-school Finnish Radio Drama, Beninese "traditions", the ramblings/books by P .Levenda, Megalithic Structures&Art, the humor of H.S. Thompson, 70s-80s Eastern European Animation, Yakuza films and by the cult movies re-released by Blue Underground, Something Weird Videos, Mondo Macabro, Arrow Films and so forth. Pretty far-out stuff that could destroy your mind permanently?
 And nope, my photo is not from the 50s or from the 60´s (It was taken around 358 BC, hahaha).
Enjoy this more or less bizarre music.
Happy trails to you!

Bluzius Gryphon III and his fabulous farewell machine

Pflasterstein

I feel privileged yet again to have had a chance to collaborate with such talented and experienced musicians. Thank you all! 

The lyrics are dedicated to my former workplace from a few years ago. I knew I had to one day do something. Little did I know it was with music. 😉


All lead & backing vocals by Heidi K
Words by Heidi K

Alto saxophone solo by joerxworx: https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx
All electric & acoustic guitars by Martin Jansen: https://soundcloud.com/m_ja

Additional instruments and programming by Jeamland
Arrangement & sound design by Jeamland
Mix & mastering by Jeamland
Music by Jeamland

Cover photo: Heidi K

Lunch In The Park -Jeamland & Heidi K feat. Martin Jansen & joerxworx

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Los Mágicos 60

Non Pensare A Me

Paradise Wave

New House Track for the summer.
Hope you like it
Prod. DJ FanjoG
Vocals by Lisa Goe
Release 02.05.2024

My Only One

Jigidem (HOLD MY HAND)

Jigidem (HOLD MY HAND) (Live)

Harmony In Nature

I Hate I'm A Lone Wolf

Song and Production - Dave Heffner
Vocals - Anna Rader, Dave and Jan Heffner
Violin - Sophie Sprunger
Copyright 2015 David B. Heffner

Ari's Song - feat. Anna Rader - vocals

Vocals - Anna Rader, Dave Heffner
Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner
Often the best songwriting comes late at night.

Late at Night (Songwriting) Dave Heffner, Anna Rader - Vocals

Is there a perfect time to create? Probably not, so do it now!
Dave Heffner - songwriter, production, Anna Rader - vocals, Len Cagle - saxophone, Janet Heffner - backup vocals
Copyright 2016 David B. Heffner
See DAVEHEFFNER.COM

Now Is the Time (Don't wait to create)f. Anna Rader - vocals, Len Cagle - sax, Jan Heffner - vocals

Don't let others define you. Be yourself.
Copyright 2016 David B. and Janet A. Heffner
See DAVEHEFFNER.COM
LYRICS...  SHATTER THE IMAGE
VERSE 1
Now you’ve been told what you should be.
Get on your mark, now, we’re countin’ to three.
But in your head, you say, “Is this really me?”
And in your head, you say, “Am I really free?”
VERSE 2
An old man sits in a darkened room,
Staring out at the evening gloom.
Humming a tune, while he drinks his gin,
And heaving a sigh, as he rubs his chin.
VERSE 3
And he thinks back to his younger days,
When there was little, if any haze.
So many dreams, but where did they go?
Off to another world, that he’ll never know.
CHORUS
Shatter the image in the other man’s eye.
You’ll find out that you won’t really die.
What you’ll find are the things, you need to know.
What you’ll find are the things, you need to grow.

Shatter The Image (feat. Janet Heffner - vocals, acoustic guitar, Tim Breon - electric guitar)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/aCTx-76-z_M. See http://DAVEHEFFNER.COM. Copyright 2017 David B. Heffner. Alice Weiler - vocals, Len Cagle - tenor saxophone, Dave - synthesizer. What could be more inspiring for a song than a beautiful fall day with a warm breeze blowing in an open window? Of course, the song should be composed at a relaxed tempo. Japanese instruments, a pan pipe, and bongo drums were added to create the right atmosphere. This song is the debut, for experienced singer and songwriter Alice Weiler, for vocals and assisting with lyrics on my compositions. Throughout this song, Alice sings harmony and multiple layers with her main vocal track. Len Cagle returns to the studio with his tenor saxophone, performing an improvisation at the bridge and playing “over” the vocal track in the second verse. This is the first time that I used an iPad for the initial creative phase of a composition. It was refreshing to have the freedom to compose away from the studio.

Window's Open (feat. Alice Weiler - vocals, Len Cagle - tenor saxophone)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/r86nksMOKyo Web: https://DAVEHEFFNER.COM
Ft. Dudly Ulysse - vocals, Len Cagle - tenor saxophone, Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals) Style: melodic hip hop.
It is quite normal to wish away bad circumstances and in this song, one is encouraged to be yourself and live today to the fullest, despite what struggles in which one finds themself. Drummer / Beatmaker Dudly performs a nice fast rap in the verses and with me in the pre-chorus. This is followed by Jan and me singing six track layers in the choruses, with Len adding his saxophone improvisations. This mix has over 30 tracks of recordings, making it complex, yet musical.
LYRICS
Intro
You only get one chance.
Verse1
I’m not the same.
I rack my brain,
To just explain,
But not complain.
Not raising Cain,
No gravy train,
No cold champagne,
But peace attained.
To break my chains,
I hope to gain
A brand new plane
I can sustain.
It’s my campaign,
Judgement restrain.
Be more humane.
True to self, remain. 4x
Pre-Chorus
I can say, I’m not the same.
I left him back in yesterday.
Sometimes it takes a lot of pain,
To get awake and see the way.
Chorus
Not living for today,
Much is lost. The future’s gray.
Not being in the moment,
Making plans that do get broken.
Rain, rain, go away.
Take the pain from yesterday.
Rain, rain, go away.
Please let me enjoy today.
Verse2
I should not care
What people say.
Like birds of prey,
Feed on hearsay.
It’s child’s play.
I can’t delay,
My right of way.
For peace I pray.
Break away,
A price to pay.
I’m on display.
My holiday.
My DNA.
All Saturdays.
Go all the way.
Go and live the day. 4x

Rain, Rain (ft. Dudly Ulysse, Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals, Len Cagle - sax)

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.

Rain, Rain (ft. Dudly Ulysse, Dave & Jan Heffner - vocals, Len Cagle - sax)

Dave Heffner

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