Hawker's Request is a song composed by Jon Woode for Lyrics by Robert Steven Hawker with the addition of a chorus by Jon Woode.

Written 6th Feb 2023
Recorded as a first take demo on the 21st Feb 2023

This song has been included in Del Osei-Owusu's  'Song Bird Session' at Islington Radio, Matt Hancock's BBC Introducing and Tom Brosseau's  'Great American Folk Show' in North Dakota, USA.

Hawker’s Request 

Sing from the chamber to the grave
Thus did the dead man say
A sound of melody I crave
Upon my burial-day
Bring forth some tuneful instruments
And let your voices rise
My spirit listened, as it went
To the music of the skies 

Chorus
Let’s sing a song for a passing 
One last song to lead us on
A Cornish song for our loved ones 
And to guide our spirits home

Sing sweetly while you travel on
And keep the funeral slow
The angels sing where I am gone
And you should sing below
Sing from the threshold to the porch
Until you hear the bell
And sing you loudly in the church
The Psalms I love so well

Chorus 

Then bear me gently to my grave
And as you pass along
Remember twas my wish to have
A pleasant funeral song
So earth to earth, and dust to dust
And though my flesh decay
My soul shall sing among the just
Until the Judgment-day Until the Judgment-day 

Chorus x2


Hawker's Request

Masgry Bost

After a year off I thought I'd ease my way back into recording with this electric version of a song I wrote back in the 80's, which I used to play simply with acoustic guitar.

I Was A Fool

Written, Arranged, Performed, and Produced by Kyle Bolan
Art by Kyle Bolan

Lyrics for Displacement:
Oh, change from sea to tsunami
When gratitude ingratiates me

Tanizaki becomes aware
The connections everywhere
Now, hear, him, speak

Chains are divine
Laymen know me well
The age in white hair
Ink in the well

Oh my love
know me well
Satellite
know me well

Now you're awake
It's been two long years
The reason I make
Emotion, and tears
I need to break the egg, the shell
The world as well

Oh, change from sea to tsunami
I like what irritates me

The boat that holds Tanizaki
Has broken anchor
He responds with gratitude
and beautiful anger
Gorgeous anger
Useful anger
Beautiful anger
      April 8, 2024

Displacement

Darbuka, 12 string guitar and three tracks with freeware Essence VST from Ronan Fed - see https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2023/02/13/essence-plus/

Strapped to the Mast

Sempervivum-WIP

Visions blur (05.2024) - V2
G.Alberto : Lyrics & Music
Credit Photo : Zoors
Credit Final Sample : Scream Yeah Roger Daltrey (The Who)

Visions blur

I’m looking for time
I’m searching for words
I don’t need an extension
No payment deferred
If I have ignored you
It never occurred
If I have ignored you 
That would be absurd

You don’t need a reminder
I’m not here to confer
You don’t need to find me
I’m not part of the herd
I don’t need a sweetheart
The nights are a blur
I don’t need a sweetheart
So shake but don’t stir

There’s no reason for shame
There is no rewind
Push the fast forward
We’re losing the time
We’re wasting our fortune
That love can compound
I know you can spend it
Cleanse our battleground

I’d be down for the count
I’d be slurring my rhymes
They couldn’t revive me
I’d be out of my prime
If I can’t hear your sweet sound
Those soft bluebird chimes
I’m looking for hours 
I’m looking for time

I’m looking for daylight
I’m looking for time
I’m looking for hours
I’m looking for time
I’m looking for moments
I’m looking for time
I’m looking for hours 
I’m looking for time

Looking For Time

This Song is a blues based rock song. Just for fun and to let the beast out for a little while. Back to basics. No frills just pure Blues Rock. 

Johnny

My Friend Joe

Deep Dungeon

A Clockwork Orange, that enigmatic and provocative film directed by Stanley Kubrick, continues to captivate audiences even half a century after its release. In this tribute video, we pay homage to the film’s unsettling brilliance, its haunting visuals, and its unapologetic exploration of human nature.
A Clockwork Orange, that enigmatic and provocative film directed by Stanley Kubrick, continues to captivate audiences even half a century after its release. In this tribute video, we pay homage to the film’s unsettling brilliance, its haunting visuals, and its unapologetic exploration of human nature.

All Rights Reserved to Gatto Got It

🍋⏰A Lemony Clockwork⏰🍋 - Gatto Got It

Tom was kind enough to post up this open collaboration and I couldn't resist a chance to add some harp.  Check out more of Tom's extraordinary blues guitar at his Tom Adams Aka Tytlblues page.  
https://soundcloud.com/user-342548892
Hope you enjoy! Stay Safe and Stay Well!

The Thrill Will Return with Tom Adams (Guitar) and David Skellenger (Blues Harp)

Thanks to all who have taken time to listen, comment, like, or share my songs.  I hope you enjoy your time here on this small piece of the Cloud.  Love, Peace and best wishes to all of the SoundCloud musicians, composers, and listeners!