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Dominique's Record Breakers #34

Dare to Dream

Soul, R&B and Funk

Reggae

Hi! All, Received this message regarding my composition “Chasing Shadows” featuring Miles Elliot. Enjoy!!

Your song has made it on a compilation album: "Valentine's Day Easy-Listening Jazz (Romantic Love Songs Mix)". The compilation is now available in all relevant webshops worldwide.

See:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5am5ux8l4ypiNmsNMhV2je?si=6XTE9hi6Qcil5fug8TLB8g



Thrilled to share this news with you as “Chasing Shadows” has qualified for the FINALS of the UK Songwriting Competition 2021!! 
Please like, share, comment and spread the word!! Thanks for all your support!!
Xx

Chasing Shadows - This is a composition written with Gregory Porter in mind. I was therefore looking for a great baritone crooner when I discovered Miles Elliot. The song is a jazz ballad with a haunting tenor sax weaving itself through the song. I brought in Matteo Passarelli to add a wonderful piano part.  Sax - Mark Douthit. Mica Franco provided a harmony in the chorus. Mixed by Joe Sage at Nevis Audio in Liverpool.
Composed, Arranged & Produced by Euclid Pires

Chasing Shadows - Feat Miles Elliot

Lover’s Prayer

As I lay here in my bed knowing I’ve been pretending to be happy without you
All day I looked at the things I see around me 
And thinking to myself I wish you were here To keep my mind off all these painful happenings
The world going crazy and you ain’t around to hug me, my baby
You in your world and me in mine 
Seems likes a dozen leap years until it’s our time
When is it our time baby?

Why I gotta see all these people going crazy all around me 
But then on the other hand, I see lovers holding hands
And love blooming in desolate foreign lands Making me miss you oh oh oh oh oh oh so much 
Longing for only your your your your your touch
I ain’t just missing you 
I’m dying for you
Every night 
Crying for you
Distance and time are the determining factors of our physical alignment 
But our spirits have already dined in the ethers 
And flown together as timeless Galaxy creatures

Chorus
But this is my lover’s prayer
That you’ll come and get me 
And take me back there 
Up to the stars above 
Back up to the clouds of pure love 
Don’t keep me waiting baby
Tomorrow isn’t promised but today, maybe I’ll be your everything 
I’ll make good on our wedding ring
If I could just marry you right now on heaven’s altar 
I promise you forever
My love will never falter

You know the things they try to do to keep us apart
You know the things you keep promising to do with my heart
My love I will always be yours 
Just like I was from the start
So let’s make it regardless of the struggles
And whether or not Love is a dying art

This is my Lover’s prayer

Chorus

This is my Lover’s prayer

Lisha Nandi 10/9/21

Lover's Prayer

Dance With Me

Original Music by Ricardo K
Produced by Jeffrey L. Hegwood (J)
A Brotha Word'z Entertainment Production

TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS OF LOVE & LIFE

Trials & Tribulations of Love & Life

Lawn Song

"Take Me Back (to Africa)" is a rhythmically thrilling and uplifting afrobeats song. It conveys an air of lazy freedom in the sultry heat and sunshine of the great continent. This is where it all began.
It has achieved a 5 star rating and qualified for the semifinals of the UK Songwriting Contest 2024
Link to YouTube -  https://youtu.be/LMY-z-2Aago?si=FgwTDiRGhoqndvM2

Lead Vocal: Jetty Vibes
Mixing and Mastered: Jetty Vibes
Composer, Arranger and Producer; Euclid Pires
Copyright Euclid Music 2024

Take Me Back (To Africa) feat Jetty Vibes

So I Heard

SO MANY DAYS HAVE GONE
(words and music by The Ox Prison)

So many days have gone
with sunshine and with rain.
So many friends have died alone.
So many broken hearts
have sung the same old song
of loneliness and tears and pain.

But when I see you smile,
I know you smile at me.
I long for your embrace.
That’s where I wanna be.

I love you night and day.
I love your sparkling eyes.
You fill my life with rays of light.

I never knew how much
my soul cried for your love.
And when I touch your hand,
there’s nothing I’m frightened of.

And when I see you smile,
I know you smile at me.
I long for your embrace,
That’s where I wanna be.

So many days have gone
with sunshine and with rain.
So many friends have said goodbye.
So many places have been
run into the sand
of distant dreams of broken minds.

Mikey P – guitars, vocal
Tora – bass guitar

Special warm thanks to John Simm - drums
Please visit TheDrumTamer.co.uk

So Many Days Have Gone

An ambient re-working of an old trad folk song written in 1864. Solo electric bass artist OUTRI is joined by Imogen Bose-Ward on vocals and fiddle to create an ambient landscape around this haunting melody. 

Her Bright Smile (live at Blank Studios)

OUTRI feat Imogen Bose-Ward - Her Bright Smile (live at Blank Studios)

latest single from new VSP album HOLES, which is out in April 2025

Polka King of the Midwest

Soap

"The Trouble With Love Is" - A touching R&B song with a cool, jazzy swing; it's plangent undertones of pain and regret brought out by the singer's high falsetto and heartfelt rendition. The harmonies are silky smooth.
The verse builds with a bit of tension and then a wonderful resolve in the chorus.

https://youtu.be/fbvhnKgwZrA?si=eMRywCKVdeGSPV9c

Lead Vocals: Travis Lovejoy
Backing Vocals: Travis Lovejoy & Euclid Pires
Mixed & Mastered: Goldcuts
Composer, Lyricist, Arranger & Producer: Euclid Pires
Copyright Euclid Music 2025

The Trouble With Love Is Feat Travis Lovejoy

"Summer's Here! (And it's Calling!)" is a vibrant and upbeat track by Euclid Pires featuring Lady B. This song captures the essence of summer with its infectious rhythm and spirited lyrics, making it a perfect anthem for the season. The collaboration between Pires and Lady B brings together energetic beats and soulful vocals, creating a sound that evokes images of sun-drenched beaches, long road trips, and endless fun. As the lyrics celebrate the warmth and joy of summer, listeners are invited to embrace the carefree vibes and let the music transport them to a place of relaxation and excitement. Whether you're lounging by the pool or dancing at a summer party, this track is sure to keep the good times rolling. 

Update: The song has just crashed into Waveney Valley Radio chart at No 2!!
Thanks for all your support xxx

Music & Lyrics: Euclid Pires
Vocals: Lady B
Mixing Engineer: Mark Lemuel
Composer; Arranger & Producer: Euclid Pires

Summer's Here! (and it's calling) feat Lady B

Back In Town

I Didn't See It Coming

My rendition of Craig David's "Rendevouz" one of my fav songs by him.
All instruments and vocals performed by Lewisland.

Rendevouz (Craig David Cover)

A rock composition with a chugging metal groove. BPM = 85; Time Signature: 4/4; Vocals: Jacy Fever; Lead Guitar: Omar Rios; Lyricist: Keith Zammit; Composer, Arranger and Producer: Euclid Pires

Breaking Barriers - Euclid Pires feat Jacy Fever

Euclid is a songwriter based in the UK. He composes in many different genres and has collaborated with musicians at home and internationally. Euclid has attained 5 star rating and qualified for the semifinals and finals in the UK Songwriters Contest. He is a member of PRS and ASCAP.

Take Me Back (To Africa) feat Jetty Vibes

euclid pires