@sunnidayz: Thanks Sunnidayz from all of us, Merry Christmas ...

@lissy-dove-93038075: Vu que j'ai une barbe ... blanche ... je suis un des compères :)

super rock and roll cover!!! love that early 60's sound! super fun!!! Merry Christmas guys!!!

Excellent Rock n' Roll and you guys done the business here and very well enjoyed the blast.

Un grand dépoussiérage pour cette chanson d'une autre époque que les moins de 20 ans ne peuvent pas connaître .... C'est vraiment réussi.

Collabs with Alexis

It was the best of times; it was the worst of times...
A dystopian surf anthem, funky end of summer banger, Blue Coast drips with razor sharp riffs and biting social commentary. This one's for the dreamers and the schemers looking to get paid.

Palm trees! / We got orange groves
Surf big waves / Tech bros and hoes
We got VC! / Crashing Bentleys
iPhones — shattered screens / Green tea — ice creams

Blue Coast

Claude Debussy. Passepied (my modest interprétation)

Pour revenir aux fondamentaux, ma modeste interprétation 

Claude Debussy. Doctor gradus ad parnassum (my modest interprétation)

Thirstshop-Snippet-Caribbeanversion.m4a

02 /12/2016 : This is now a very special song to me and all of us ...I'm thinking of Michel Martineau  @michel-martineau who joined this little adventure so special to me  ...We miss you Michel 
This is our tribute to Georges Brassens, on one of his most popular songs celebrating friendship and fraternity :))
Hope you enjoy :))
(Magic) Clarinet solo and additional arrangements for the second instrumental part : https://soundcloud.com/michel-martineau
Violin : https://soundcloud.com/drkatrinamaxwell 
Drums : https://soundcloud.com/papagno
Bass - 1st part : https://soundcloud.com/chris-pendergraft
Banjo : https://soundcloud.com/fingerstyle_guitar
Vocals (from start) : https://soundcloud.com/alexis-roche-2
Vocals ( alias Michel Simon..ahahah), slide : https://soundcloud.com/imre-lodbrog
Vocals (from "Au moindre coup de Trafalgar"), lead guitar, rythmic guitar : https://soundcloud.com/pierrou

Thank you all so much :))

Vocals (from "fluctuat nec mergitur") , rythmic guitar, clarinet arrangements, mix and so much  fun : https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn

Georges, on t'aime !! :))

Bien fraternellement à  tous 

Steph

Collab description : https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn/les-copains-dabord-clarinets

All contributions can be found at :https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn/sets/les-copains-dabord-george

For our english speaking friends, no need to learn French to sing along !!  here's a great western style version totally in the same spirit and the best translation I think ;-) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDO254-d6_k
Lyrics : http://lyricstranslate.com/fr/asleep-wheel-friendship-first-les-copains-dabord-lyrics.html
Another beautiful brazilian version :
https://soundcloud.com/trio-esperanca/les-copains-dabord
The original with Mr Georges : www.youtube.com/watch?v=rslShTbqNbo

Les Copains d'abord (Georges Brassens) by Le Hot Club de SoundCloud (Québec -USA-SWE-SWI- FRA)

This is the lyrics version of my piano piece (https://soundcloud.com/konrad-spittelberg/the-clap-of-one-hand). (Roughly) same melody, but now with lyrics. 
If the melody left you puzzled about the title, maybe the lyrics will connect the dots. Hope you enjoy it — drop me a comment, I’m curious what you think!

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The Clap of One Hand - Lyrics
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The high priest looked the monk straight into the eyes 
“You search for wisdom, want to see through disguise 
Then hear the clap of only one hand, 
Imagine tasting the kiss of only one lip!”

The monk was puzzled, did not know what to make of this question 
His mind was racing without the slightest suggestion 
The meaning was hiding so deep 
He could as well go to sleep

And as he lay down he thought and he thought some more, 
And soon he’d snore a Monkish snore 
Deep in his dream he saw the cosmic law 
As it is and will be and has been before

To find the truth you need to see the world through different frames,
As place and motion, time and energy play Heisenberg’s games
The one single truth, the clap of one hand deceives the ancient lore

And then his dream shifted to our world
Where flags of dogma are unfurled
Where it’s en vogue to scorn the views of those 
Whose minds are differently curled

They yell their slogans convinced that it's only their kind who knows truth
They silence doubt and debate to keep everything smooth
They vote in blocs convinced others mean harm
They don't want to discuss they don’t want to disarm
They spit poison and phlegm - 
Them is us, us is them

The monk awakened quite surprisingly rested – and something like pride filled his chest 
The dream had opened his eyes and he knew the deep meaning that the koan expressed 
And so as fast as his feet could carry him he ran to the temple ground Requesting to see the high priest and as soon as he met him he told him the solution he found:

“Avoid the clap of one hand 
'Cause you can not understand 
The world in all its true colors if your mind cannot bend 

Every Current or Tide 
Must with others collide, 
A single stream is quite boring, nothing happens inside.

Seek out the voices that are not like your own – 
Don’t guard your comfort like a dog protects its chewed upon bone 
Be cautious if all of your friends do agree – 
You might discover greeater insights without cheap harmony

A field of only one crop may spark in sunlight like gold, 
But slight disease might turn these fragile monoculture to mold 
No coral alone can just survive with it’s kind – 
Reefs only thrive when hundredthousand curious creatures entwine

Don’t flatten the ground so that your pace can be faster –
'Cause if you don’t train your balance each false step means disaster 
All life, all vision needs to ripple and bend – 
Not frozen in uniformity but free to transcend”

The monk fell silent, his speech was complete - 
He wanted praisal, but the priest kept his seat. 
An awkard silence filled slowly the air, 
The priest just sat there with a calm, timeless stare

“I like your thinking—it rings wise, it rings bold, 
It has reason, it's crafted, it's gold. 
But, dear monk, there might be one subtle twist: 
There is one aspect that you seem to have missed.

You see the truth where opinions compete, 
That wholeness only grows where none is complete. 
But if no single view should stand out alone 
Then even your own view must be overthrown

You praise duality, the joining of two - 
But what if your view in itself is not true? 
What if the world isn't built as you claim? 
What if we’ll never know the rules of the game?"

Hear the clap of one hand 
Avoid the clap of one hand 
Hear the clap of one hand 
Avoid the clap of one hand 
Hear the clap of one hand 
… Reflect on the clap of one hand

The Clap of One Hand (Piano Poetry)

home sweet home

Appalachain Blood

Story of the Trail Of Tears and how the Cherokee have been resilent

Proud Cherokee

Oh Baby I need you   (Open collaboration offer Paploviante)
Backing Track: 
https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/still-think-positive-open-collab-offer
Lillithe: Mix, Arrangement and Production

Oh Baby I Need You (Open collaboration offer Paploviante)

Nocturne No.2 Op.43

This is a real pleasure for me to present this collab with my dear friend Alexis :) https://soundcloud.com/alexis-roche-2
Some time ago,  I proposed to Alexis a cover of this "cult" song for our generation in France named "Le vent nous portera" by the very popular group (at the time) Noir désir fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_vent_nous_portera . 
I thought his voice would really go well on this kind of mythical song ..reminding us of our student years :)
I must confess I was also very motivated to try the clarinet solo .... such a beautiful solo from https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akosh_Szelev%C3%A9nyi with the metal clarinet .. I think ...this is unique in French Rock'n roll ...or Rock'n roll in general ! We  hope you like our version of it !
Alexis is singing and playing two beautiful guitar parts (nylon strings and electric solo) , I took care of the rest !
Original : www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrgcRvBJYBE

Le Vent Nous Portera (Noir Désir) - by Alexis & Steph

The "Chaussettes Noires" were one of the first rock'n roll band in France https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Chaussettes_noires#Discographie
The "twist du Père Noël" was their hit title from their album "Noël de l'an dernier (1961)".  
What best present to offer to Santa Claus for Christmas ? A guitar which make lots of noise ! That is the great idea of this song ! 
I'm very very happy to welcome Alexis and Pierrou on this cover of this cult song and to wish you all a very happy Christmas ! Thank you for your  listening !
Alexis https://soundcloud.com/alexis-roche-2: Lead singing 
Pierrou https://soundcloud.com/pierrou: guitar solos (Telecaster 52)
I took care of the rest !

Lyrics 
Noël ! Noël ! Noël !
J'ai un cadeau pour le Père Noël
Un beau cadeau pour le Père Noël
Ce cadeau-là c'est moi qui l'ai choisi
Et je vous jure que j'y ai mis le prix
Il aura des étrennes, lui aussi, c'est promis

J'ai un cadeau pour le Père Noël
La nuit où il descendra du ciel
Il le verra devant ma cheminée
Bien enveloppé dans du papier doré
Jugez de sa surprise quand il saura ce que c'est
Il en aura une barbe blanche qui frémira
Il sera tellement étonné qu'il en restera bouche bée

J'ai un cadeau pour le Père Noël
Un beau cadeau pour le Père Noël
Je vais vous dire ce que c'est, les amis
Une guitare qui fait beaucoup de bruit
Et nous jouerons ensemble du twist toute la nuit

Il en aura une barbe blanche qui frémira
Il sera tellement étonné qu'il en restera bouche bée
J'ai un cadeau pour le Père Noël
Un beau cadeau pour le Père Noël
Je vais vous dire ce que c'est, les amis
Une guitare qui fait beaucoup de bruit
Et nous jouerons ensemble du twist toute la nuit
Allez petit père !

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in english 
Christmas ! Christmas ! Christmas !
I have a gift for Santa Claus
A beautiful present for Santa Claus
This present  is me who chose it
And I swear I put the price
He will have presents, too, it is a promise !

I have a present  for Santa Claus
The night he descends from heaven
He will see it in front of my fireplace
Well wrapped in golden paper
Judge his surprise when he knows what it is
He will have a white beard that will shudder
He will be so astonished that he will be left speechless

I have a gift for Santa Claus
A beautiful gift for Santa Claus
I will tell you what it is, friends
A guitar that makes a lot of noise
And we will play together the twist all night

He will have a white beard that will shudder
He will be so astonished that he will be left speechless
I have a gift for Santa Claus
A beautiful gift for Santa Claus
I will tell you what it is, friends
A guitar that makes a lot of noise
And we will play together the twist all night long
Go Go Father Xmas !!

Le twist du Père Noël - Les Chaussettes Noires - with Alexis and Pierrou

I am very grateful to my dear soundcloud friend Stéphane aka DDJohn (https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn) for joining me on this track. This was initially intended to be a pure guitar-vocal song but, when playing it for myself, I could feel that something was missing. I called Stéphane on rescue to add some more Parisian flavor. Once again, he put his incredibly versatile talent into operation, and delivered a beautiful performance, so merci Dédé! 

Cover picture by Vincent Carayol (https://soundcloud.com/vincent-chansons-bleues). Heureux que tu aies aimé Paris, mon ami.
Keyboard: DDJohn (https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn)
Guitars, vocals: Alexis

Adieu Paris

Dans les balloches
Dans le fond de mes poches
Dans un dédale de rues
Dans un rêve incongru
Dans les plis de mon âme
Au fin fond de Paname
Je t’ai cherchée partout
Et puis je suis parti

Loin
Poussé par le vent
Incertain
Magnifiquement
Adieu Paris

Un vrai baltringue
Dans un costard cradingue
Affalé sur le zinc
Bras en croix de Berny
J’avais plus beaucoup d’sous
Et j’étais vraiment saoul
Peu importe le train
Pourvu qu’il parte aussi

Loin
Que souffle le vent
Incertain
Fatidiquement
Adieu Paris

Comme un voleur
Gentleman joli-coeur
J’ai laissé un bristol
Avant d’me ranger des bagnoles
Si je reviens un jour
Pour épingler l’amour
Sûr que je te dirai
Là où il se planquait

Bien
A l'abri du vent
Dans quel coin
Il était vivant
A Paris...

Alexis Roche's Album

Adieu Paris (starring Dédé Djeune)

I asked Stéphane if he would consider playing some clarinet on this little tune of mine, and he came up with this magnificent arrangement... That's the DDJohn effect! Welcome on board.

Clarinet: Stéphane (https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn)
Voice, ukulele, guitar: Alexis

Dansons!

Quand le bateau coule
Quand le monde croule
Et les cœurs sont transis

Qu’il n’y a plus d’appel
Ni terre ni ciel
Si sombre soit la nuit

Dansons, dansons
Quitte à rester debout
Happés par la foule anonyme
Eh bien trémoussons-nous

Dansons, dansons
Au milieu des remous
Seule ou lasse, faites-moi signe
Pour danser avec vous

Fi de la panade
De la débandade
Au diable les soucis

Le démon m’appelle
A entrer en selle
Et le bon Dieu aussi

Dansons...

Dansons! (with the DDJohn Clarinet Section)

Involved in different local music associations with my clarinet  (in classic and jazzy mode) ,  I also  love to play the guitar, I love to try to create and produce music with Cubase and different other instruments at home. I love all forms of music. 
Thank you reading these lines, for your kind words , listens and all forms of appreciation and support, I'm always happy to explore,  discover new sounds  and collaborate on this unique platform with wonderful musicians  !!

2022 Collabs, Jams and Chansons :
https://on.soundcloud.com/pkz71
Proud to be inducted  in 2022 as an Official Lunatics after this:
https://soundcloud.com/cosmic-ratzzz/lunatics71-skyline-cosmic-ratzzz-ddjohn?si=aa7c346eca754497a8e4168605590197&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Still so happy to listen to this one with my french SC buddies in the memory of Georges Brassens on this one :
https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn/les-copains-dabord-george-brassens-with-le-hot-club-de-soundcloud-quebec-usa-fra?si=ec03fb2f0b8b42b1b57522bf07221d14&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
...and loving to play with friends in the marvelous style of Django Reinhardt
https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn/sets/collabs-with-lami-bjp

Album/EP featurings @ the clarinet :

https://soundcloud.com/mountain-songs/take-cripple-club-collab-with-ddjohn-download?in=ddjohn/sets/2015-1/

https://open.spotify.com/album/2XfVKVx3ZE1qUBwoUojmfW
.... and @ the guitar :
https://chrispendergraft.bandcamp.com/track/aint-seen-the-worst-of-it-yet-tribute-to-jimmy-page

Le twist du Père Noël - Les Chaussettes Noires - with Alexis and Pierrou

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