I always enjoy playing blues shuffle style songs; this is my own take on the genre.

Some Thang (shuffle)

Music by Dave Rose.
St Oswald's Church sits in a field up on the Hadrians Wall. It looks out over the cheviots and beyond into Scotland. It's very exposed and the weather can change quickly. The clouds roll across usually from the West and it is just a lovely spot.
I have tried to capture the church and the cemetery, the borders and Northumberland and Cumberland with just a bit of church.
Apologies to people who commented and liked this track as I deleted it in a diva like moment when I couldn't stand my terrible piano playing. It's better now after a cup of tea and a lie down :>))

Cloudwatching At St Oswald's

Cloud Watching At St Oswald's

So honored to collaborate again with the talented Annie Smart.  Annie had this tune in mind for me to add a guitar part. The challenge is to complement and not compete with her lovely keyboard voices while keeping in mind that vocals will be added as well.  After some experimentation with voicing and chord forms, this seemed the best way to go.  We both liked the result and thought it could stand on its own as an instrumental. It is meditative and gentle in its flow, a sweet track, at least we hope you think so:) To hear more of Annie's beautiful music, follow this link: @annie-smart-1

Kings And Queens Instrumental--Annie Smart, lovely keyboard; David Dunham, guitar

Epitaph (for Theo Calis 1960 - 2020)

Martin Hoogeboom: guitar/loop station
Marlon Wolterink: mastering

Theo and I have worked on countless music projects over the past 40 years. I have learned a lot from his stubborn and headstrong views and methods of recording and mixing music. His influence on my soundscapes is immense. In 2014 we both enjoyed working on “Where Do We Go From Here?” (2014 - Etched Traumas - ET77) which became also part of the soundtrack of Australian short movie “Grid Face”. Pieces for acoustic guitar and loop station.

In 2017 I worked on a sequel, the guitar suite "Licht". 
“Epitaph (for TC)” is originally a demo version of one of the pieces but unused in the “Licht” version as it appeared on CD (2018 “LIght / Well” - Thirsty Leaves Music - TLM019). Due to Theo’s health problems it was not possible to collaborate on this project but he appreciated the sober minimal guitar pieces for what they were.

I will remember Theo with great respect for the rest of my life.

Martin

Epitaph (for TC)

one ninety nine

«Montmartre». Op.86.

Available on Bandcamp: https://danielsdurgy.bandcamp.com/album/the-christmas-wish
An original Christmas ballad that appeals to us all to remember the greatest gift we should all aspire to share each and every day. This has a traditional feel and a haunting appeal. Thanks to Dirk for such beautiful guitar contributions!

Copyright Daniels & Durgy 2020 Gentle Rain Records
Nat Daniels: Vocals, keyboard, percussion
Craig Durgy: Vocals, electric guitar
Dirk Taubenheim: Acoustic guitars - Our profound Thanks Dirk for lending us your exquisite talents!

Lyrics:
Christmas Wish by Daniels & Durgy

Can you see the wonder in a falling leaf
The miracle of every day in all the things you see
Look at all the children laugh and play with ease
They paint their lives in colors of love and joy and peace 

Oh can we hold each other can we truly see, 
The love in one another that starts with you and me.. 
And so it comes full circle on this Christmas Eve 
Oh love is still the greatest to give and to receive..

A loving smile can heal you like a warm embrace 
Love is all that matters and all that leads to Grace 
Are we not all destined to be loving souls?
For once we shed this mortal coil we join the same unknown

So it comes full circle and giving thanks I pray
You’ll all love one another beyond this Christmas Day 
All it takes kindness, a truly selfless deed,
To change the world forever and bring us Holy peace
Oh love is all that matters
come take my hand ... it’s up to you and me.

The Christmas Wish

Just a small song.
I'm fine 😜

Hope you'll enjoy 💛

Hi Dad 💕

small (Original By Awen)

Ancient hymn of Eucharistic devotion dating from AD 275

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence

“Dear Tom”

How’s the retirement, Tom?
Why now so quiet, dear Tom?
You’ve a cozy, small place here
Where a man could disappear
	Is that what you’re doing, Tom?

Do you get visitors,
Or only the odd, lost bird?
Friends are a blessing,
But even friendship’s passing.
	Do you have friends, dear Tom?

Where’re your pictures?
Don’t you have children?
Well, didn’t you marry?
Man, you’re just like a pilgrim!
Searching your life
Through the flowers and barbs,
Searchin’ alone under your very own star!

Did you get lonely?
What did you do then?
Did you have family?
Well, why didn’t you call them?
I’m sure they’d have loved
To hear from their uncle—
A family together
Lends old age a pleasure!

Listen’t’me blather, Tom,
I don’t mean to nag ya’, dear Tom.
The truth’s I admire you
And all that you’ve lived through.
	You’ve lived quite a life, dear old Tom

How did you do it, Tom?
What were you trying to prove?
Seventy years
And six careers
	I can understand why you’re so tired...


From a cop to an actor,
From a ref to a coach,
Have you ever considered
All the lives that you’ve touched?
Don’t be so modest
I speak from experience
An honest man like you makes a difference!

I should be going
It’s nearly past sundown
But I’ll visit again
Next time I am in town
Never you doubt it
I will return soon
As sure as I draw breath
And you lie in this tomb...

I won’t forget you...won’t forget you...won’t forget...

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Music by Corey Ball
Lyrics by August Lysy
Mastered by Spencer Martin

Dear Tom

Rework of Marco Lucchi in POPOL VUH spirit
viola cello doublebass

Marco Lucchi Organ Verses N°4 Rework Henrik Meierkord

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.