tres bien /mi fume as Francais/pardon thé French/like U R horn

Super funkyswing reprise! ça dépote et c'est beau! Bravo!

excellent vibrant funky jam! sounds great!

Last months recreations, discovering the cloud of sounds, learning to play new real instruments (bass, didgeridoo, trumpet), having fun with my old clarinet and guitars,  andl happily learning how to make music   ! :)

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Back again after a long time - enjoy and celebrate this new track of ApproachToSilence.
MW 8.7.25
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ivMV5z40DbbhXT79d7NIN?si=36b3d4861b034cc5

Celebration

🔊Preview of clip of the single 'Human Alien': a journey beyond the ordinary, reflecting a deep yearning for connection and understanding — both with oneself and others — amidst the chaos of reality.
🎧Listen to the full track here: https://electricdovemusic.com/single/124103/human-alien
📢Share + embed this clip help spread the word!
💭Drop your thoughts in the comments👇 


Buy 'Human Alien'

Human Alien (Short Edit)

Verse 1]
Wir brauchten früher keine große Reise
Wir wurden braun auf Borkum und auf Sylt
Doch heute sind die Braunen nur noch Weiße
Denn hier wird man ja doch nur tiefgekühlt
Ja früher gab's noch Hitzefrei
Das Freibad war schon auf im Mai
Ich saß bis in die Nacht vor unserem Haus
Da hatten wir noch Sonnenbrand
Und Riesenquallen an dem Strand
Und Eis und jeder Schutzmann zog die Jacke aus

[Chorus]
Wann wird's mal wieder richtig Sommer
Ein Sommer wie er früher einmal war?
Ja mit Sonnenschein von Juni bis September
Und nicht so nass und so sibirisch wie im letzten Jahr

[Verse 2]
Und was wir da für Hitzewellen hatten –
Pulloverfabrikanten gingen ein –
Da gab es bis zu vierzig Grad im Schatten
Wir mussten mit dem Wasser sparsam sein
Die Sonne knallte ins Gesicht
Da brauchte man die Sauna nicht
Ein Schaf war damals froh wenn man es schor
Es war hier wie in Afrika
Wer durfte machte FKK –
Doch heut', heut' summen alle Mücken laut im Chor

english:

Verse 1]
We didn't need a long journey back then.
We got tanned on Borkum and Sylt.
But today, the brown ones are only white.
Because here you just get frozen.
Yes, back then, there were still heat holidays.
The outdoor pool was already open in May.
I sat in front of our house until late into the night.
We still had sunburns.
And giant jellyfish on the beach.
And ice, and every police officer took off their jackets.

[Chorus]
When will it be truly summer again?
A summer like it used to be?
Yes, with sunshine from June to September
And not as wet and as Siberian as last year

[Verse 2]
And what heatwaves we had –
Sweater manufacturers went under –
It was up to 40 degrees in the shade
We had to be sparing with water
The sun beat down on our faces
There was no need for a sauna
Back then, a sheep was happy to be sheared
It was like Africa here
Those who were allowed to go nude –
But today, today, all the mosquitoes are buzzing loudly in unison




wann wird's mal wieder richtig Sommer (Rudi Carell Cover)

Somethings like

home sweet home

Magical Nights

Self-Induced Dream

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⭕ UNITY: Definition of Rave Culture in One Word  — Its Only Purpose, Essence, and True Meaning 
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Rave culture is often mistaken for mere mindless dancing and noise. Yet beneath the pulsing beats lies something far deeper: UNITY. This live 10-minute recording captures Zurich’s underground scene as it emerges publicly once a year, overground—a rare moment when strangers become a collective, synchronized heartbeat. It’s not just about losing yourself in sound; it’s about finding each other, breaking down barriers, and creating a shared spirit that transcends the music itself. This is the true definition of rave culture—proof that unity is its only purpose, its essence, and its true meaning.
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Live 10-min recording of Zurich’s underground scene going public once a year—a raw, authentic counterpoint to the $$$ Street Parade. Bäng *🏴‍☠️*🔥*🧨*🫵🏽*⭕️

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fusion of it all — fictionalive with the popoems series and the hyper media reports
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Unity 🫵🏽*⭕️*❤️*🔥
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Recorded Saturday, July 11, 2025, in Zurich, Switzerland — sometime between 6 PM and midnight
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⭕ UNITY: Definition of Rave Culture in One Word  — Its Only Purpose, Essence, and True Meaning

Original song by Leonard Cohen. As performed by Jeff Buckley.

Lyrics:
Well I heard there was a secret chord
That David played, and it pleased the Lord
But you don't really care for music, do ya?
Well it goes like this, the fourth, the fifth
The minor fall and the major lift
The baffled king composing "Hallelujah"

Well, your faith was strong but you needed proof
You saw her bathing on the roof
Her beauty and the moonlight overthrew you
And she tied you to her kitchen chair
And she broke your throne and she cut your hair
And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah

Well, baby, I've been here before
I've seen this room and I've walked this floor
You know, I used to live alone before I knew ya
And I've seen your flag on the marble arch
And love is not a victory march
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Maybe there's a God above
But all I've ever learned from love
Was how to shoot somebody who outdrew ya
And it's not a cry that you hear at night
It's not somebody who's seen the light
It's a cold and it's a broken Hallelujah

Hallelujah (live acoustic cover, orig. song by Leonard Cohen)

The Light Machine & The Light (Rehearal)

I have the immense pleasure to welcome Pierrou (https://soundcloud.com/pierrou)  on this cover of this cult song written by Bobby Hebb in 1963 (https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunny)
This idea of this version was to keep somewhat some the beat and classic lines  of the classic Boney M version   and add some gipsy jazz colors inspired by Mr Birelli https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKx6cyjSqIo 
In addition,  Pierrou  is bringing delightful George Benson colors with his guitar theme and chorus solo :)) Chapeau Pierrou !! Hope you enjoy !! Happy new year  !!
Guitar theme and choruses : https://soundcloud.com/pierrou
I took care of the rest with loads of fun  :)

Sunny (Bobby Hebb) with Pierrou à la gipsy funk

All right I did it ! 
This is my little quick tribute to our dear French Elvis, Mr Johnny Hallyday ! 
Adieu Johnny, tu vas nous manquer ...
Music  homemade with the help of Cubase for the drums
Guitars : my old Vantage for the acoustic and my old Telecaster for the elec guitar

Gabrielle (RIP Johnny)

I'm so glad Baking Jazz Power (https://soundcloud.com/bakingjazzpower) 
 made me discover Tuba Skinny and a wonderful track from this wonderful New Orleans jazz band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2auDwCIIM3s
i've had loads  of fun implementing clarinet and bass arrangements from his wonderful track (https://soundcloud.com/bakingjazzpower/shake-it-break-it-tuba-skinny-guitar-cover)

Hope you like this version !
Steph

Shake it and break it (Tuba Skinny ) with Baking Jazz Power

This is one of those classics that swings :))https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheek_to_Cheek_(chanson)
 I'm very glad Kat (https://soundcloud.com/canette3-frostie) proposed a gipsy jazz version of it , On my side I found an amazing version with Benny Goodman ...and here we go !! 
Hope you like our Gipsy jazz version with Benny Goodman fantastic inspiration for the clarinet part !
Have a happy swinging Christmas !

Cheek To Cheek with Kat

It's Christmas soon !  Time for a jazzy cheerful tune !
I'm absolutely thrilled to present this jam on a very dear song to me and with very dear friends from SC small planet. By order of appearance for the choruses :
- Maestro BJP at the guitar solo (https://soundcloud.com/bakingjazzpower)
- Maestro Julien Apelian at the keys (https://soundcloud.com/jules-keys-1)
- Maestro Jamie Rhind also at the keys (https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind)
I had the fantastic pleasure to bring the clarinet solo part and to wrap this all up !
Happy a Merry  Cheerfully Swingy Christmas !

Blues Clair (D. Reinhardt)by the Christmas Hot Club de SC (BJP, Julien Apelian, Jamie Rhind, DDJohn)

Composed by Pierrou (song for my son)
All guitars Patenotte D256 - Pierrou
Clarinetts DDjohn https://soundcloud.com/ddjohn
Bass-Drum Impro-Visor ; 2nd drum DDJohn

Titi (DDJohn & Pierrou)

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

Sunny (Bobby Hebb) with Pierrou à la gipsy funk

DDJohn

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