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

Clouds

Cast of characters:
Steve's Planet--@steve-vervaet—Steve—acustic guitar, vocals, lyrics, composition/arrangement

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–electric guitar, production, and mix

J.J. Terrell--@j-j-terrell—JJ—organ

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara–Ken–drums, percussion, and low vocal harmony

Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–electric guitar 

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–Fender precision bass  


This song began as an acoustic guitar and vocals stem written and performed by Steve. He sent it to me, and I added the undulating staccato bass line, with the help of Ken's always well-suited drums. We went back and forth a couple of times, as is our process, until it clicked. Tez added some really dynamic leads and fills throughout, and Stephen filled in the rest of the electric guitar in a Keith/Ronnie kind of way, which is very tasteful. JJ then added some perfectly complimentary organ. Finally, Ken pleasantly surprised us with the low vocal harmonies, which were spot on. 
  Stephen also mixed and produced this one for us. He's brilliant behind the board, and we're lucky to have him aboard. This one came together in a matter of a relatively short period of a fortnight, which is rare for the Eclectic Collective. But, when something is hot and already put together, it comes quickly. We all hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed putting it together.

Lyrics:
Fallin’
Wandering aimless
Couldn’t shoot straight
No ability
Not much to say
There was no sign of me
Good times, bad times
Leaving out the sad times
Easily
That’s what they’re telling me
Mend or break
Looking over rooftops
Coming to a full stop
Suddenly
On a sad height
Raging endlessly
Breakline, beeline
Picking up the freeline
Easily
Follow my way
Leavin’ the fast lane
My- My mind is fallin’
When I think about, losing out
There’s no doubt, you started fallin’ x2
And I – I’ve been going my way
One more time, only today 2x
My- My mind is fallin’
When I think about, losing out
There’s no doubt, you started fallin’ x2

Fallin' (Steve's Planet with Eclectic Collective)

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

Ain't Got Time For School

Available on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/13cx2mxMJjgDzlWu7oIMve

Other streaming platforms:
https://emubands.ffm.to/journeyfaraway


Lyrics:

Will I wake up in my dream? 
Will I wake up in my dream? 
See the architecture of my mind 
Seems familiar but so strange

I know, I know I’m dreaming 
I know the laws
I know, I know I’m dreaming 
I know the laws
are made to be broken

I continue my journey far away 
through empty spaces
and far away places
I continue my journey far away 
through empty spaces
and far away places

I open the window and fly
I open the window and fly
but then I realise I can walk through walls 
seems familiar but so strange

I know, I know I’m dreaming 
I know the laws
I know, I know I’m dreaming 
I know the laws
are made to be broken

I continue my journey far away 
through empty spaces
and far away places
I continue my journey far away 
through empty spaces
and far away places

I know, I know I’m dreaming 
I know the laws
I know, I know I’m dreaming 
I know the laws
are made to be broken

I continue my journey far away 
through empty spaces
and far away places
I continue my journey far away 
through empty spaces
and far away places

Journey Far Away

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UnBoxed June 2024
“Golfclub” original lyrics and vocal performance by the wonderfully enchanting  @ira-lovessweet aka @diamondlajolie
Cover image : Ira Lovessweet

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Golfclub (featuring Ira Lovessweet)

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.

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🍋⏰A Lemony Clockwork⏰🍋 - Gatto Got It

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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!