wow. great guitars. gotta love it ! well done friend :)

This is absolutely beautiful 🔥❤️💕♥️🔥

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This track has been baptized by my 10 year old daughter “Not in this world”. I like it, it suits its special atmosphere. 

Compositionwise, the track follows an AABAB structure. It starts in part A with monophonic lines in the left and the right hand (the first chord of the track is used @0:29) and the track does not shift to polypohony until 0:45. The left hand has a rigid rhythmic pattern of a half followed by two quarters (occasionally another half) that is broken the first time by an eight at 0:41, increasing the tension just before the switch to polyphony (part B). 

Left and right hand in part A are interwoven in that they only rarely have notes played simultaneously. Rather they mostly complement each other in that when one hand plays a note, the other rests. This is done by shifting the left and the right hand by an eight note – the basic 4/4 rhythm is maintained by the left hand while the right hand dances around this pattern with a shift of 1/8. Notationwise this requires tons of ligature bows to depict the notes that lie across the bars (see youtube video for scores). The shifting by 1/8 allows the two hands to complement each other and creates a melodic carpet by intertwining the two melodic threads.

With the start of part Bs polyphony around 0:45, the track falls into a melancholic downward melody interrupted by brief glimpses of hope. While the right hand underlines now the melody with chords, the left hand is now deviating from the strict rhythm to more playful accompaignment with eights. 

The track then repeats the initially monophonic melody of part A, yet now with a bit more chord texture in the right hand and an arpeggio-like quarter pattern in the left hand. Afterwards a more intense variation of the melancholic part B fades finally out into the oblivion of the universe. 

Some explanatory videos to underline this:
Youtube with Scores: https://youtu.be/73IXNheVlDw
The intro: https://youtube.com/shorts/i0oeK5_pct0?feature=share

The track has been recorded via a pianoTeq Steinway. However, I used four mikes in the virtual setup, two of which I put very close together. I guess, each sound recorder who understands something of his affairs would condemn me for that, but to me, the resonances give a very peculiar feel to the piano tone which suits nicely the mood that I wanted to express.

Not In This World (Piano Miniature)

Cast of characters: 

Steve's Planet-- @steve-vervaet —Steve—acoustic guitar, vocals, lyrics, composition/arrangement
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ—organ 
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums
Llanpsych– @llanpsych –Tez–electric guitar, production, and mix 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – four-string fretless bass and lap steel
This song began by Steve writing it on his acoustic guitar, singing it, and passing the recording on to Josh to share with the rest of the Eclectic Collective. Tez was first to add his complimentary guitar in his typical expert fashion. Ken then added his very tasteful drums. Soon after. Josh worked his bass part until it was dialed in. After the Rhythm section was solid, JJ came along and sprinkled his organ magic throughout. Then, for good measure, Josh added some lap steel, too.
  Of course, every great song needs a great producer, and Tez was the man for the job on this one. Steve is a fantastic singer and songwriter. We all feel very lucky that he so generously shares his talent and work with us. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Original lyrics by Steve Vervaet:
Love is all aqround
Your love is coming down x2
your love is all around x2
just look what I have found x2
love will touch the ground x2
And I'm just waiting for you
just waiting on your train
to pass my house again x2
I know that I come around again x2
I know that I can find you x2
so let me in your heart x4
You know that I can find you
you know that I will
You know that I can give
I can give you anything
You know that I can find you x4

Love is All Around - The Eclectic Collective with Steve’s Planet

My latest song mastered by my lovely Sander 😊🎶❤️❤️❤️

All The Stops

C'est une deuxième collaboration avec cette surprenante  chanteuse qu'est "DelhyA" à l'origine des paroles qu'elle interprète ici, pour cette complicité musicale. 

Avec la participation de mon ami Anglais Paul à la guitare.

Vous pouvez la retrouver ici: https://soundcloud.com/user-945711181

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This is a second collaboration with the surprising singer “DelhyA”, who wrote the lyrics she interprets here, for this musical complicity. 

With the participation of my English friend Paul on guitar.

You can find her here: https://soundcloud.com/user-945711181

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PLUIE ET LUMIÈRE

C est là en plein cœur de l’orage qu’Elle surgit là
C’est depuis le fond de moi qu’elle me foudroie
Elle surgit là, quelque part ....

Ces nouvelles montagnes à grimper ....
Je me retourne une dernière fois vers ce monde,
ce bout de moi que je vais laisser,
Seule une partie va me rester.
Je regarde l’autre se détacher,
Je n’ai pas le choix, je dois avancer:
A cette main du destin, je ne peux résister.
Une nouvelle partie va se rejouer
Est-ce à prendre ou à laisser?
Vais-je partir vers ces contrées insoupçonnées?
Les dés de ma vie ont été relancés
Vais-je la même rester?
Tout vient de se bouleverser
Toutes les pages de ma vie se sont retournées
Tout a été redistribué .… pour tout recommencer
Tel un phœnix je renais de mes cendres.
Je ne peux plus prétendre…

Je regarde une dernière fois tout autour de moi .…
Et je fais alors le premier pas.

Et même si la pluie ne cesse pas
C’est une autre histoire qui commence pour moi
Elle surgit là, elle surgit là ….

RAIN AND LIGHT

It is there in the heart of the thunderstorm that it arises there
It’s from deep inside that it strikes me down
it appears there, somewhere ....

These new mountains to climb .…
I return one last time to this world,
this piece of me that I am going to leave behind,
Only part will remain with me.
I watch the other one break away,
I have no choice, I must move forward:
I cannot resist this hand of fate.
A new game will be played again
Take it or leave it?
Will I leave for these unsuspected lands?
The dices of my life have been rolled again
Will I stay the same?
Everything has just turned upside down
All the pages of my life have turned over
Everything was redistributed…to start all over again
Like a phoenix I am reborn from my ashes
I can no longer pretend ....

I look around me one last time ....
And then I take the first step.

And even though the rain doesn't stop
This is another story that begins for me
It arises there, it arises there ....

Pluie Et Lumière .... With DelhyA

When memories and feelings are no more "I just want to float away".

ATTENTION Disclaimer:  The music track that I’m playing lead & improvising over is not mine and I do not own it. The track is created by Jordan Wav and all credit goes to him for the music track creation which I have listed below. Check out Jordan Wav on YouTube. The links below are to the original material by the artist.  

Obtained from: Jordan Wav
YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@jordanwav
Backing Track Title: Slow Ambient Guitar Backing Track (C Major | 30 BPM)
YouTube Track channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYD2Kth82Y0

Date: 11/11/24
Song Title: I Just Want To Float Away 
The lead, improvising over the track was done with the following;
Picture with Track: Is what the Guitar looks like.
Guitar Used: 92 Jackson DK1 PRO with EMG HH configuration
Color: Black Jackson Strings: Ernie Ball Super Slinky 9-42 and Hybrid 9-46
DAW: Reaper
AmpSim: Plini Neural DSP 
Preset: Electric Sunrise
Interface: Focusrite 2i2 2nd Gen

Raw: What does RAW mean to me, not having undergone processes of preparing, finishing, refining, or mastering: It is what was recorded at that time in its current state.
Comments: Please follow if you like, comment if you like and I’m opened to feedback to improve my playing, recording, mixing etc.  Thanks for listening \m/.

Encounter_00X

I Just Want To Float Away

Introduction: This is another live track from Sipos studio. Written by Bill Liggett
Bill Liggett : Guitar and vocals
Rick Ledgerwood : Bass
Larry Sell : Harmonica

This song was originally written, specifically, to suit the Percussion / Drum skills of Karl Hielgeist ( RIP )…  We were in rehearsal with the first group I was with ( Greenfleamusic… my old pen name when I originally started playing / writing again after a 22 year layoff from music ) consisting of Me, Karl on drums, Ledge on Bass and Lumpy ( Mike Juric ) on harmonica. We were scouting venues and zeroing in on the needs of different listeners..  We needed upbeat “ Make em Drink “ songs.. Ironically, the lyrics don’t suggest that drinking is the best idea… but all the same, it did make the line form rather quickly at the bar. This song was debuted in a rather upscale venue called “ Raue Center for the Arts “..  We ended up getting the gig and did play on their beautiful stage where many world famous artists play still to this day..  I have Video archives as well

This recording was a live demo for the group “ Ruddy Nickel “… we released a cd with some tracks that represents our sound at the time..  we originally had a drummer ( Kevin L. ) we were rehearsing with, but he never made it to the studio and we parted ways soon after.. We did some gigs together the four of us.. sort of tumultuous… as bands can get..

I finally found a Studio !!!!  I will be going in just after the first of the year to record as much of my catalog as I can.. I'm getting some help from a local artist who runs a studio in Pleasant Prairie Wisconsin. I will be re-recording a lot of stuff .. to MY liking.. and many new songs which will mostly take priority. It will be strictly solo with guest performers from the local scene…

I hope you can enjoy this for what it is.. a very fun ( And popular among my humble following ) up beat anti drinking song LOL

Lyrics:

Get up early don’t you stay up late
mind your manners and sit up straight
you got to pay, before you play 
and while the sun is shining got to make your hay

but you’re a shaky old man
thats just the shape you’re in
you better put down that beer
and don’t you drink that ginny gin gin
and don’t you pity yourself by no regards 
and don’t you slam your door 
On your House of Cards

Dont be stinky don’t be bad
dont be lazy don’t be sad
get out of bed go get the money
bring it back home and give it to your honey

because you know that life is made..
life is made of fives and tens
you know the more she loves you
the more she spends on you
but don’t you count your chickens by no regards
and don’t you slam your door
On your House of Cards

House Of Cards

Olschool trancey vibes using various hardware past and present.

Citrus Me

Cloud Shadows - With Stan Magendanz - lyrics by Simone Maffescioni

Undersea faraway

At my expense 2

Gotta love Cornel...speaks the truth all times...

My Garageband special...shhh...

Vocals- Mr. Cornel West himself, Tanisha Jackland
Bass, synth-Tanisha Jackland

Secret No. 4

8-31-2023-Rest In Peace Mom "You will always be my Hero". JustSomeGuy \m/  

Happy 2025 Everyone!  Blessings, Prayers and Thoughts for all that are struggling in life. No matter who you are or where you are in the world \m/

I hope everyone is doing well. If your here it's because you love music. If I can create something, anyone can so believe in yourself and keep rocking no matter what life presents you. \m/

This is a Special thanks to all who have listened, collaborated, commented and supported me with encouragement to continue doing what I do. Don't stop throwing the \m/'s.

My Music Style: 80's AOR, Rock, Glam, Metal, Thrash, Metal Genre's.

My Genre Listening: Classical, Blues, Rock, Electronica, All forms of Metal, New Age, New Wave, Pop and anything that really pulls me in \m/.

My Music: It's not complicated, what your hear is my style. I have fun in what I put down but strive to experiment in other areas where I may be limited.

Artist Backing Tracks:  They are from YouTube, and Bandcamp. PM me for a complete listing.

My Axes: (USA & Japan) Charvel, Ernie Ball, ESP, Hamer, Ibanez, Jackson, Kramer, Fender, Martin, Washburn, 

My Plans: YouTube Channel for gear reviews.

I Just Want To Float Away

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