The guitar solo entrance  blows me away. Wow!! Overall a very cool song!

the fun you must have had making this is contagious!

Heavy chorus and syrupy restraint in the verses, love it!

featuring @4catsncoffee on violin
:
You can throw away your past, but the devil gently finds ways to bring it back...  Devil's Timepiece is a guitar-based alternative folk tune with southern gothic echoes. The fourth tune off the d'ville EP >soundcloud.com/jh0st/sets/dville

Devil's Timepiece
:
Traces of smoke
Lingering soft hope
Words spit like flames
under the up-town train
Together alone
through the heat summer storm

Yes it is…
faded away
No it ain't…
the way it should stay

Church bells of peace
The devil's timepiece
Once in a while
love speaks, to the right one
'Til then I pray at the station
Penn the hymn to the speeding train

Yes it is…
No place to stay.

I saw the city lights
turn dusty moon 

I saw the blue gas-light
split the summer sky

(Yes it is…)
Last place I'll stay
No it ain't…
the only doorway

Oh, gentle violence
Time will rewind it

Oh, blame the summer wind
Sound the sirens

Who will write this down?

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devil's timepiece [ft. 4catsncoffee]

"Death Defying" is a song by the Australian rock band Hoodoo Gurus. It was released in 1987 on their album "Blow Your Cool!" and was also released as a single that same year. The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Dave Faulkner

The lyrics to "Death Defying" were inspired by Faulkner's experiences living in Sydney and spending time near the ocean. The song explores themes of mortality, risk-taking, and the transformative power of experiences that push us to our limits. Faulkner has said that the song was also influenced by his interest in philosophy and existentialism, particularly the ideas of Jean-Paul Sartre

"Death Defying" was a moderate commercial success for Hoodoo Gurus, reaching number 30 on the Australian singles chart. The song has since become a fan favorite and is often included in the band's live performances. It has also been covered by several other artists, including the Swedish band The Wannadies and the US band Gin Blossoms

The lyrics of "Death Defying" explore similar themes of human freedom, risk-taking, and the search for meaning in a world that can seem chaotic and unpredictable. The line "If there's one thing that I've learned / It's the point of no return" can be interpreted as reflecting Sartre's idea of the existential choice, the moment when an individual is faced with a decision that will determine the course of their life

Similarly, the lyrics "All my friends are dead or they're dying / And our laughter turns into crying" can be seen as reflecting the fundamental existential condition of mortality and the idea that life is ultimately fleeting and impermanent. Sartre believed that the awareness of our own mortality is one of the key factors that drives us to create meaning in our lives

Finally, the idea of the ocean in the song can be a symbol for the absurdity and unpredictability of the world, which is a central theme in Sartre's philosophy. Sartre believed that the universe is indifferent to human existence and that we must create our own meaning in the face of this absurdity 

Existential metaphors in "Death Defying" by Hoodoo Gurus:

"Ever since the world began" - the idea of the world beginning is a fundamental existential concept that speaks to our search for meaning and purpose

"Men have sailed to foreign lands" - the journey to unknown territories can be seen as a metaphor for the human experience and our quest for knowledge

"And the fortune that they've found / Are now buried in the ground" - the idea that material wealth is ultimately fleeting and impermanent is a common existential theme

"Some would say the ocean roars / As it stumbles to the shore" - the ocean can be seen as a metaphor for the human condition, with its turbulent and unpredictable nature

"But to me, it only sings / Of the sorrow that it brings" - the ocean's song can be interpreted as a metaphor for the melancholy and sadness that is a part of life

"All my friends are dead or they're dying" - the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death are central existential concepts

"And our laughter turns into crying" - the idea that joy and sorrow are intertwined and that one can quickly turn into the other is a common existential theme

"Well, I barely learned to swim / Just enough to save my skin" - the idea of learning to swim can be seen as a metaphor for the process of adapting to new challenges and situations

"And my harbor is my home" - the idea of the harbor as a safe haven or refuge can be interpreted as a metaphor for the need for security and stability in life

"If there's one thing that I've learned / It's the point of no return" - the concept of the point of no return speaks to the idea that our choices can have irreversible consequences

"And if that's to be our fate / Now's no time to hesitate" - the idea that we must take action and seize the moment is a common existential theme - carpe some diem

JTS

DEATH DEFYING

Death Defying

This isn't autobiographical in any way, it's just a story...
forgive my singing and the possibly (definitely) over the top background vox lol..

The way the morning broke that day
The sun was coming up in such an ordinary way
The day they sent you away
How could we get that news on such a lovely summer day?
a mother lost in all her tears
a brother lost inside his fear
How could they do this thing to you?
It don’t seem real, it can’t be true

for me the days were flying by
For you the world was standing still, i wondered why
It’s the beginning of the end
All The time that’s lost that you could never find again

And it seemed like a million years 
But the day at last appeared
Where was your life when you came home?
The world had left you all alone

And when our mother died, it finally broke in you
I know you never cried, and if i were you i’d be angry too
I found your guitar by your door
You said that you would never play it anymore
Some nights i hear it through the walls
It takes me back to times when we were brothers through it all

You were always there for me
Even when you couldn’t be
I wish they hadn’t stole your life away
For some little thing, that’s not a crime today
I hope you know, good things will come to you one day,
Just keep holding on, I’m with you all the way…

Oh, my brother,  sweet brother

Brother

We wish every musician here on SoundCloud a Wondrous and Creative 2024!

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Here are the Liner Notes for this CD.

In the depths of musical exploration, where genre boundaries dissolve and creativity reigns supreme, emerges Shekinah Fire – a dynamic collaboration between improvisational pianist Gary Courtland-Miles and guitarist Tim Elliot. With their debut album, "Beyond Belief," they invite listeners on an exhilarating journey through a fusion of classical, jazz, and orchestral improvisational music.

Over the course of the past year, Courtland-Miles and Elliot have forged a partnership grounded in mutual trust, an unspoken agreement in spirit, and a fearless willingness to 'fall off musical cliffs together.' The result? Over 40 unique and passionately crafted compositions that defy categorization and transcend conventional reference points.

At the heart of Shekinah Fire's music lies a palpable sense of wonder, freshness, and authenticity. Each track unfolds with an undeniable sense of spontaneity, guided by the duo's intuitive connection and shared musical vision. Whether navigating intricate melodies or delving into soul-stirring improvisations, Courtland-Miles and Elliot infuse every note with heart and soul.

Recorded at "The Living Room" in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, "Beyond Belief" captures the raw energy and excitement of Shekinah Fire's live performances. Using only one stereo microphone, the album preserves the intimate atmosphere of the room, inviting listeners to immerse themselves fully in the magic of the moment.

Through a blend of electric and acoustic pianos and guitars, Courtland-Miles and Elliot weave a sonic tapestry that is as captivating as it is transcendent. Each composition is a testament to the duo's boundless creativity and unwavering commitment to artistic exploration.

So, dear listener, heed the call to adventure. Let go of preconceived notions and surrender to the spellbinding allure of Shekinah Fire's "Beyond Belief." For in the realm of music that is 'beyond belief,' there are no limits – only endless possibilities waiting to be discovered.

   🎹 🎶 🎸

Photo: Aurora Over Iceland 2023

Music © Gary Courtland-Miles & Tim Elliot 2023
           ℗ Gary Courtland-Miles 2023 & Tim Elliot 2023

Edited and Produced by © Anomon


Noyes for this Track

Here's the 'abridged version' of Beyond Belief. Part One, so to speak.

As with most of our improvised music, it starts where Belief gives way to the Experience of Being in the moment and engaging in Deep Listening.

We trust you'll enJoy this latest of the 'musical conversations' Tim Elliot and I delight in whenever we have the chance.


For the full version go to : 
https://soundcloud.com/gary-courtland-miles/beyond-belief

Full Liner Notes are there.



© Gary Courtland-Miles & Tim Elliot 2023
℗ Gary Courtland-Miles 2023 & Tim Elliot 2023

Beyond Belief *

Better Days

song  of june

OPEN THE VOID IN YOUR MIND AND FALL INTO THIS ONE!
EMBRACE THE DARKNESS, LET IT OVERTAKE THE SPEAKER!
STAY POSITIVE, KEEP CREATING PASSIONATELY!

FALLING_THRU_THE_VOID

Lyrics courtesy of David Graham (@mctownmusicnew)/Vaughan Daniel (@vaughanraydaniel)

If I'm honest, I mainly wanted to see how much guitar I could pile on in the choruses...

Hurtin' For A Heartache

Spicy Wasabi

Last Bird On The Wire

Montage et photographies : 
© 2023, Chartrand Saint-Louis
Lien vers la vidéo : https://youtu.be/6XkdKXsCPhY

Musique :
© 2023, pièce de piano, titre : "Mirage", par Chartrand Saint-Louis, 2:31 min.

Mixage, révision et sonorisation par Albert

Mirage

"Mirage", par Chartrand Saint-Louis; Mixage, révision et sonorisation par Albert [lien vidéo]

Half-British, half-Japanese, South London-based singer-songwriter and producer. Indie pop, rock and blues. Thank you for listening!

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