great vocals, playing & production. but would love to hear you taking massively more risks in your songwriting and be WAAAY more adventurous though. This is all a bit American AOR & it sounds like you're capable of much more interesting music than that :-)

this is a great vocal melody, great chorus too!

Like the intro through to the outro, good tune man. Cheers for sharing!

Very nice track .you have a nice raspy sound to your vocal .loved the arrangement :))

Phase Out by Dark Company, from the album Can of Worms.

Lyrics by P. Greatorex.
Music by G. Davies/P. Greatorex/J. Willmot/R. Parsons/D. Wills/B. Ballard/S. Malpas.

Copyright © 2015 Wud Records.
Copyright ℗ 1991 Explicit Music/D & G Music.

Sequenced at Silent Running Studios, Exeter, by G. Davies 1993.

Performers:
Vocals - PJ Speed
Guitars - Zak Black

PHASE OUT
Sitting in the shadow of a charity car
Learn to be a learner mustn’t jump too far
A golden age of solitude studded with regrets
Brittle-boned birdcage from a skeleton set
Jack Horner was a junkie with only one eye
Hubbard was a priest another motherless guy

Keep a candle burning on a slow-blow fuse
Learn to be a learner in the art of excuse
Plastic people buying zone littered with waste
Shock-block summerhouse with a garden centre taste
Cock Robin was a lover with a red feather heart
And Mary’s lamb was French-fried in a shower of sparks

It’s a storm warning
Black cones for Blind Pugh’s fate
Do the Treasure Island shuffle
While dancing Armageddon waits
Sell your rip-off repay shelter
The bomb’s gonna be too late

Standing in the queue for a quiz show prize
Learn to be a learner don’t come on too wise
Time child clock face with sand in a jar
Holiday apartments win a mythical car
Boy Blue’s a sex king with a string of cinemas
And God sells apples from Nell Gwynne’s cart

It’s a storm warning
Black cones for Blind Pugh’s fate
Do the Treasure Island shuffle
While dancing Armageddon waits
Sell your rip-off repay shelter
The bomb’s gonna be too late

It’s a storm warning
Black cones for Blind Pugh’s fate
Do the Treasure Island shuffle
While dancing Armageddon waits
Sell your rip-off repay shelter
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late
The bomb’s gonna be too late

Fun Facts:
This song is in the key of Dm.
Its original title was Stormwarning Skank.
The chorus has an extra beat or two which caused several tricky moments as the whole thing was sequenced at half tempo.
One of those tricky moments involved an assortment of count tracks that we made to try out various permutations of beats in the bar.
The combined result of all these spoken numbers was pure audio bonkerness.
This was one of the earliest Dark Company songs and was played a few times by Dark Company's first incarnation with Rowena on sax, Simon on trumpet, Craig on keys, Jeff on bass and Ben on drums.
As yet we have not found a good recorded version in our archives, although we shall keep looking.

See also:
http://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/dark-company/can-of-worms
http://www.explicitmusic.co.uk/lyrics-information/dark-company/can-of-worms/phase-out
https://wudrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/Dark_Company
https://twitter.com/WudRecords

Email: darkcompany@wudrecords.co.uk

Can of Worms

Phase Out

Dark Company: Phase Out (beta mix)

Blown Away by Flicker.
Album: At Least 1000 Words

Music by G. Davies/D. Danielli.   

Performers:
George: guitars, synths
Dave: bass, drums

Project directed by George Davies.

Drums recorded at Clark’s Cottage, West Putford, North Devon.
Strings recorded at Chiseldon House, Exeter.

Engineered, mixed, produced and mastered by Dave Danielli.
Remastered at Wud Records Studios (uk) 2012.
Remastered again at Wud Records Studios (EU) August 2023.

Originally released 31st July 2002.
First re-release 12th May 2012.
Second re-release 1st September 2023.

Copyright © 2023 Wud Records.
Copyright ℗ 2000 Explicit Music. 

Fun Facts:
* Blown Away is a piece that is about surprise, although it actually contains few true musical surprises.
* Holding tight to shaky foundations that you know will not last, in order to survive one big difficulty, leads to yet another big difficulty further along.
* Blown Away is a reminder that next time, one should trust one’s intuition and refrain from such tomfoolery.
* The key for Blown Away is E major and the tempo is 125 BPM.
* The whole tune grew out of the C# minor to C section quite quickly in October 2000.
* There are quite a lot of guitar parts, quiet ones that you don’t hear on the first listening.
* A guitar far back in the mix is playing G# while the rest of the band plays C.
* This helps to set up a weird dissonant mood.
* The lead part where the sustained notes turn to feedback was fun and very satisfying to record.
* George says it is something he learned from Donald “Buck Dharma” Roeser, lead guitarist of Blue Oyster Cult.
* Dave plays the bassline on his Fender.
* Full details here: https://www.explicitmusic.co.uk/lyrics-information/flicker/at-least-1000-words/blown-away

See also:
https://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/flicker/
https://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/flicker/at-least-1000-words/
https://wudrecords.bandcamp.com/track/blown-away
http://www.explicitmusic.co.uk/lyrics-information/flicker/at-least-1000-words
https://www.discogs.com/release/17114565-Flicker-At-Least-1000-Words
https://www.redbubble.com/people/flickermusic/shop
https://twitter.com/flickermusic
https://www.instagram.com/wudrecords/
https://www.facebook.com/flickermusic
https://twitter.com/WudRecords
https://linktr.ee/flickermusic

At Least 1000 Words

Blown Away

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Flicker: Blown Away

A New Remix of 'Take A Breath' 19
Written/Recorded/Mixed/Produced by Dennis McCalmont

SET ADRIFT ON YOUR LIFE RAFT
FAR AWAY FROM THE MAINLAND
YOU'RE ON BOARD A LOW FLYING AIRCRAFT
BOMBS AWAY! BOMBS AWAY!
HEY YOU
GOT TO GET YOURSELF TOGETHER OH YEAH
IT'S JUST LIFE THERES NO NEED TO GET EXCITED OH NO
JUST STAY CALM TAKE A BREATH INHALE EXHALE X 2
ITS JUST LIFE
WHEN YOURE DRIVING IN THE CITY IN A TAILBACK
AND YOURE MILES FROM HOME
AND YOURE DRUMMING ON THE DASHBOARD
GOING NOWHERE FAST
HEY YOU
GOT TO GET YOURSELF TOGETHER OH YEAH
IT'S JUST LIFE THERES NO NEED TO GET EXCITED OH NO
JUST STAY CALM TAKE A BREATH INHALE EXHALE X 2
ITS JUST LIFE
WHEN YOURE DOWN WITH THE IN CROWD
PLASTIC PEOPLE MUSIC SO LOUD
AND YOURE DREAMING OF THAT LIFE RAFT 
TO DRIFT AWAY....DRIFT AWAY
HEY YOU
GOT TO GET YOURSELF TOGETHER OH YEAH
IT'S JUST LIFE THERES NO NEED TO GET EXCITED OH NO
JUST STAY CALM TAKE A BREATH INHALE EXHALE X 2
ITS JUST LIFE

DENNIS McCALMONT 'TAKE A BREATH'

A performance of Claude Debussy's exquisite Clair de Lune - No.3 from his Suite-Bergamaqsue

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The Freaks (Shall Inherit The Earth) by Alchemeon, from Alchemeon Live In Session Spring 2009.

The Freaks (Shall Inherit the Earth) is a glorious rock n roll anthem and call to action in the key of G major. It was performed by the Spacegoats before Alchemeon started playing it. The Freaks (Shall Inherit the Earth) would have been the final song in an Alchemeon set, with Orb and Finale as encores.

During this rendition one of Jim's keyboards started to misbehave. It was either too quiet or too loud and harsh despite his numerous and ongoing fiddlings and twiddlings. At 3:29 he becomes a bit frustrated and gives it a good bash.

THE FREAKS (SHALL INHERIT THE EARTH)
How many jacks are kept in their boxes?
How many dreams are trodden underfoot?
Could it be in you or it could be in me
The fate of all nations or a colour TV

Look down any road see a million faces
Scream back their pain from a sheer concrete wall
There’s a million products made just to fill that hole
But you never never, can never fill it at all

It’s a cry from the depths of a pin-stripe suit
And whose voice dares not to conform
Why is it just those who can see through the see through?
They’re the misfits who break out from the norm

The Freaks! The Freaks!
The Freaks shall inherit the Earth
The Freaks! The Geeks!
Who speak shall inherit the Earth

Should we obey what the government say?
Is it wrong not to tag along?
The question is no question at all
But what we do with our backs to the wall

What is a freak? I think we’ll see
When what is established gets washed away
Those who cling to it will not survive if
Destiny’s child awakes a new day

Just look around you see those bulldozers working
Ripping up the land for fool’s gold again
It’s getting worse, can’t go on forever
And who’s gonna be here when these dinosaurs fall?

Ok. What’s it going to be if it is as we’ve hear?
Who’s gonna emerge with these worlds have submerged?
When the profit is made from the damage is done
You wanna cling to the wreckage or go with the change?

CHANGE!!!!!

Now there’s some pretty megaton forces
Stirring up hate and making a war
Who can get poison and spit out the bullet?
Who are these freaks, do you think that one’s you?

The Freaks! The Freaks!
The Freaks shall inherit the Earth
The Freaks! The Geeks!
Who speak shall inherit the Earth

The Freaks! The Freaks!
The Freaks shall inherit the Earth
The Freaks! The Geeks!
Who speak shall inherit the ….. Earth!!!!

Words and music by Simon Miller.
This arrangement by S. Miller/G. Davies/J. Peters/Iggy.

Performers:
Pok the Bard – guitar and voice
Jim Iz – keys and voice
Iggy – drums and percussion
George – bass and technicals

This version recorded live at Sound Gallery, Exeter, 23rd February 2009.
Cassette salvage and remastering at Wud Records Studio One, 2020.

Cover illustration by Pok the Bard.
Graphic design by Sam James.

Released worldwide September 14, 2020.
Original release date: 10th April 2009.

Copyright © 2020 Wud Records.
Copyright ℗ 1992 Pok Songs/Explicit Music.

See also:
https://www.wudrecords.co.uk/artists/alchemeon/
https://www.explicitmusic.co.uk/lyrics-information/alchemeon/the-freaks-shall-inherit-the-earth
https://wudrecords.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-session-spring-2009
https://wudrecords.bandcamp.com/album/live-in-session-winter-2008-09
https://twitter.com/WudRecords

Live In Session Spring 2009

The Freaks (Shall Inherit the Earth)

Alchemeon: The Freaks (Shall Inherit the Earth) (s)

http://www.dennismccalmont.com/
https://dennis-mccalmont.bandcamp.com/
 https://paypal.me/dennismccalmont?locale.x=en_US
The Dennis McCalmont Band have just Released 'Suffocate' a Rockin' Track from their forthcoming Album. Check it out here on Soundcloud. The band includes fellow Soundclouders Michael Buckton #Guitar, Craig Donaldson #Bass, and Donal Hoban #Drums                                                                      Having just had his Seasonal 'Christmas Time Again' reach the Irish National Airwaves and be included on the high-profile 'Combat Radio' Christmas Album in #LA, The Newly Released 'Forevermore' sees Mayo-based Dennis McCalmont return to his Singer/Songwriter Roots.                                                   An Album of 12 Original Tracks (46mins) hears McCalmont at times backed by a full Band, with Musical inputs throughout the Album by Craig Donaldson on Bass, Donal Hoban on Drums, John Flatley on Piano and Tony Bambrick on Tremelo Guitars. Other Songs featured are pared right back to just Vocals and Guitar including 'Sleep Forever' which came to the attention of UK based EGH Radio and they have included McCalmont's Track on a Best Of EGH Indie Compilation.                                                                                                     'Forevermore' expresses Hope amid themes of Love, Life and Loss, to which McCalmont brings his own Personal intensity. This Album covers many Musical genres including Folk, Ballad, Blues & Singer/Songwriter and is much more Introspective in it's approach. On Listening It's clear that McCalmont's intention here is a hopeful reflection on the trials of Life.                                              'Forevermore' is an Impressive follow up to last Year's uplifting '#SoulRecall' which had McCalmont's 'Loverboy Blues' Play-listed on the legendary 'Dave Fanning Show' and 'The Dennis McCalmont Band's take on 'Irish Soul' playlisted on Radio Stations right across the Globe.    Always a passionate 'Live' & 'Acoustic' Artist, McCalmont will be playing Tracks from 'Forevermore' & 'SoulRecall' on his travels around the Venues of Ireland.  
 'a very relaxing listening experience. "FOREVERMORE" is the perfect album for quiet romantic evenings. I know I will treasure this lovely cd 'forevermore'! Marcene Bronson 'The Celtic Crier' 'Forevermore' is a beautiful and artfully crafted second release from this magical Irish musical artist." Baxter Labatos 'Sphere Music'                                                                                                'Forevermore' is a holistic tribute to enduring Love with Soulful Delivery... JW Richard 'Groove Loves Melody
The New Album is available to Download from www.reverbnation.com/dennismccalmont

 #GoodNews: 'Loverboy Blues' from our New Album #SoulRecall has just been playlisted on the Legendary Dave Fanning Show RTE2fm here in Ireland & 'Speeding Train' is to be used on an upcoming RTE Television Show.

I owe much of my presence in music now to Paul Kossoff's Guitar Solo on Free's 'All Right Now' That raw sound and emotion blasting out of an old radio, had a great impact on me as a child.

That was my Musical Moment!

For years after, i sang in School Choirs.        In my Teens i was the Drummer in the band, then i lifted the Guitar learned a few chords and became the Singer/Guitarist in the band!

These days it's just myself and my trusty Canadian S&P 12 String on the road Gigging!

In the four decades since hearing 'Free', i have enjoyed a wide and varied mix of musical styles.This is very much reflected in my own writing and composing.

I enjoy the challenge of being a home Recording Artist, using Mbox with Pro Tools.
 
I like the concept of Soundcloud, the musical Sharing and Caring etc, but i'm also a realist.

i am only one of many sounds that make a Soundcloud!

I wish you well with all your musical endeavour, and continued creativity...

Thanks for Listening,

Dennis

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