The older we get the harder the climb but better than being 'washed away' I reckon

just beautiful David! tasty and flawless as always!

Very nice music and explanation in the description 👍

Absolutely splendid. Beautiful guitar and mandolin.

Live Reflexion#005

We all have to walk this pathway sometime in our live.

Written, performed and produced by : Johnny mc Farlane 2023

Avenue of Broken Dreams

Recorded in Modesto, Ca. Featuring Sergio Parraga on Congas, Bongos & Percussion. Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Trumpet solo. Alto Saxophone solo. Acoustic Bass. Roland Synthesizer Bass Rhythm. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Rhythm. Steinway Brother Acoustic Piano Rhythm. Drums Standard Trap Drum set. Percussion Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Cowbell, Zildjen Crash Cymbal.

Lighthouse

Newport Beach

The track picture is a common sight in the canyons of Colorado, and probably all of the Rocky Mountain states.  The sun can be shining while driving in the canyon, but miles ahead there could have been a torrential rainstorm that triggered a flash flood and it is coming...quickly.  You literally have to abandon your vehicle and climb the canyon wall or get washed away.  
The sign and song are metaphorical as well.  When flash floods of circumstance happen in our lives, we must seek higher ground so as not to be washed away in the emotional maelstrom.  Such was the case with Pat and his cancer diagnosis twenty months ago, and with my good friend and collaborator Elmer Stone who unexpectedly lost his beloved wife Bonnie a few days ago.  They are seeking and finding higher ground in their faith, families, and friends.  
A big thank you to Pat for sending me the "ditty" a while back but recently rediscovered that serves as the "higher ground" in the song.

Climb To Higher Ground with Pat Howell, Mandolin (In honor of Pat Howell and Elmer Stone)

Missing You

eddyoffline's Melodica Dub with Llanpsychery added
Perfect for those who enjoy a jazz cigarette :)
Additional drum track from Looperman - 25SK Drums Reverb Spring Roots by Sowk

Big fuck off speakers or decent headphones recommended - or you won’t get the bass👍

Melodica Dub With eddyoffline

I got all wavy in my studio and built this dark blues track - it became an exercise in melancholia..

EDIT: I cleaned up the mix a bit, but I cannot replace the current file until the next subscription cycle. The cleaner mix can be found here: https://www.reverbnation.com/totemspectre/song/33950391-slipping

lyrics:

While I stand looking over the water
In the dark
With a handful of thoughts slipping
Into the dark

Faces from the present
From the past
Times now felt much deeper than then
Way back when

Make it count
Every moment
If even just a handful of thoughts
Slipping into the dark
Make it count
Every moment

Smell the roses
Touch your hair
Kiss your skin
For a handful of thoughts
Slipping
Into the dark
Much deeper then

Slipping

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.   Featuring Steve Roy (Canada) Electric Bass. Fender Rhodes Rhythm. Gibson L5 Electric Guitar Rhythm. Godin Nylon acoustic Guitar Rhythm. Gibson SG Electric Guitar Rhythm. String Quartet, 1st & 2nd Violins, Cello, Bowed Acoustic Bass. Tenor Saxophone solo. Vibraphone solo. Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Flute solo. Trap Drum set Full kit. Percussion Tambourine, Ago go bells. 22" Zildjan Ride & Crash Cymbal.

Release Me

Rain Flower 2

I've started to publish songs I wrote and recorded years ago, most of which were recorded to make sure I wouldn't forget them. None of them were recorded well and some are riddled with mistakes that I didn't care much about at the time.

I'm publishing now for posterity and because my family and friends might want to listen to them, imperfect as they are. If they touch a few strangers along the way, why, that's more than I could hope for.

An adaption of this classic track for two acoustic guitars and bass.

Wicked Game acoustic instrumental

Finger-picking on nylon strings lays the foundation for steel-string picking and lap steel color.

Close Beside Her

I am a finger-style guitarist living on the Texas high plains.  At the core of my music is melody that is inspired and informed by my Christian faith, family, friends, and countless influences through the years from the great composers, to jazz, folk, rock, Latin, Celtic, and the many fine musicians I have come to love on the Cloud, some I have been privileged to collaborate with.  Thanks for stopping by to have a listen. Comments are always welcome. Feel free to click on the picture of any track to learn more about it.

Climb To Higher Ground with Pat Howell, Mandolin (In honor of Pat Howell and Elmer Stone)

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