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Relax. Even a short trip down memory lane calls for a cool head, an objective fair-minded witness, so you don't get stuck in a deadend. Best thing about a visit, besides deciding to take it easy, is finding buried treasure in the bins at the curb. Like a poet's book whose sage words advised, “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” A pleasant detour reveals lessons learned and a resolve to head back to the Highway because moments are still under construction.

Synth guitars, keyboards, pianos with reverb, and bass set to syncopated and hip hop beats at a leisurely 60 bpm. Audio of bird chirps recorded live New Year's Eve 2023.

Quote via the late, great Maya Angelou.

Memory Lane

This is an original composition in tribute to heroically good classic rock pianist Nicky Hopkins (a.k.a. “Edward” as he was sometimes called in the studio by members of the Rolling Stones).  He would have turned 80 years old today (02/24/2024).

This was not an attempt at impersonation, but rather an effort toward one specific aspect of his versatile playing style, namely, that elusive balance of flow and syncopation.  Simply put, listening to Nicky Hopkins makes my brain dance, and trying to capture that effect is what inspired this piece.  

Note: Many are unfamiliar with the name Nicky Hopkins, but everyone is familiar with his piano playing which has appeared on records of the Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, the Who, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, the Kinks, Steve Miller Band, Art Garfunkel, Jerry Garcia, the Beatles (as well as solo work of all four individual Beatles), and many others.  He played on over forty top 40 albums, and dozens of singles.  He was practically a member of the Rolling Stones (and came up with many of the Stones’ most iconic piano parts including for the songs Angie, She’s a Rainbow, Loving Cup, Sympathy for the Devil), but his battle with Crohn’s disease prevented him from being able to commit to regular touring.  As a result, he spent most of his career working as a session musician. He was, however, an official member (from 1969-1971) of Quicksilver Messenger Service where his piano work generally sits up front in the mix and where you can hear his creativity fully unleashed (e.g., check out their songs Shady Grove, Edward the Mad Shirt Grinder, and Fresh Air).  In spite of his limited number of live performances, he was also a talented improviser as showcased in the Rolling Stones studio jam album “Jamming with Edward”, and another great example of this is the high-quality recording of his live performance with the Jerry Garcia Band on “Let it Rock: The Jerry Garcia Collection Volume 2" https://soundcloud.com/jerrygarcia/sets/let-it-rock-the-jerry-garcia.

Here is the Wikipedia article on Nicky Hopkins https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicky_Hopkins

Song art: The image depicting “a session pianist resembling Nicky Hopkins” was created with a lot of help from my brother-in-law Patrick McGee using a combination of AI art generators.

Edward Piano Hands

Trash Can

Composition, arrangement & instruments: c r u m i u s
Lyrics & vocals: Molly M.

Find a Way

A friend lent me a good real eucalyptus didgeridoo, here's a little exercise - I'm a complete beginner, but it's already humming :-)
sequenced beat and bass in addition, plus sequencer and jaw harp ....

Earthy jam // Didgeridoo Swing

Gaz invited me to sing along to this Gem of a song he wrote, and It was a thrill and a pleasure to Join this Super talented guy once again!!  Gaz is a terrific vocalist, song writer and just the warmest kindest person to work with! I was introduced to Mike Fox who's wonderful and intuitive instrumental talent transformed the song not to mention that truly wicked guitar solo he threw in and the truly wonderful production work he did.  I am honoured and thrilled to work with these two amazing talented Gentleman!   
We hope you enjoy this wonderful song and we hope you will share it with others.

Copyright Brownie Fox 2024
Vocal Copyright Nat Daniels 2024
Instrumental tracks, Guitar Solo and Production: Mike Fox
Written and Performed by Gaz Brownie
Performed by Nat Daniels

Marry Me In Vegas

V1
I know I’ve been marry before
But that was a god damn chore
I want to do something different
Instead of feeling insignificant
It’s always been a dream of mine
So baby don’t decline
So I got down on one knee
And said you are the man for me

Chorus
Marry me in Vegas, It will be amazing
I will never look so pretty
Standing in the sin city
And my thoughts they wonder
To Elvis singing love me tender
That Beautiful velvet voice
Being trashed by a pub singer
Marry me in Vegas

V2
Now to be honest I didn’t wanna get married
But Vegas beats my local the horse & carriage
And she’s already brought all of the tickets
I’m British so it wouldn’t be cricket
How could I honestly say no
When it’s a place I’ve always
wanted to go

Chorus
Marry me in Vegas
It will be amazing ……
I will never look so pretty
Standing in sin city
And my thoughts they wonder
To Elvis singing love me tender
That Beautiful velvet voice
Being trashed by a pub singer
Marry me in Vegas

Guitar Solo - Mike Fox

V3
On the day of the flight Im a no show
I over slept and when on a go slow
She was waiting at the airport for me
So I rang her and made up a story 
She said : I’m telling ya this ain't gonna happen
You better get yourself here!
To marry me In Vegas
Am I making myself clear!

Outro
She shouts down the line …….
You better make make it on time ….
To…
Marry me in Vegas

Marry Me In Vegas - Fox, Brownie & Daniels

Made in Logic Pro X with my Minilogue XD and Arturia Microfreak.

FRKFNK

So nice to play this craisy Musik with Jörg;-))
https://soundcloud.com/joerxworx

Lunatics 166// Then Catch me // Joerxworx & Ratzzz

Finding the lowest in yourself and letting your emotional monster go.

Let The Monster Out

Nate Pizano - vocals, guitar, bass, samples, synths, lyrics, producer

Released on November 3, 2025

Bad State

I wish I could follow everyone back...

Thanks for the listens, likes, and follows. It's much appreciated!

Trash Can

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