"Strongly Metrical"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

There's a fun harmonic gag going on where I've matched a note's position in the scale to the harmonies allowed to follow and envelop it. For example the subdominant note is tied to perfect fourths, and the dominant note to perfect fifths.

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitars, Percussion (Wooden Blocks)

Dedicated to John R. Iversen.



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Strongly Metrical

"Caroline" 

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Feel the ebb and flow of the meter in this instrumental expression of vulnerability. The pace may vary and the form may alter, but the energy that resonates between two people rarely changes. The aesthetic was loosely inspired by La Monte Young and Charles Curtis.

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitars, Sine Wave Generator



Caroline

"Sourmates"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

A love song

Dedicated to Claire and Jason Joseph

Lyrics:

"There's a place that I know
That I want you to see
It's the place I was born
Where I came to be

I don't know why I'm here
I don't know why I was born
But I know that I care
A lot for you

Sour mates (x4)
This is our fate my sour mate

As you push I will pull
As you breathe I will drive
To the place you were born
Where you came to be

I don't know why you're here
I don't know why you were born
But I know that I care
A lot for you

Sour mates (x4)
This is our fate my sour mate

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Sourmates

"Controlled"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Lyrics: 

"When I was young 
I thought the things I did
Were of my own control
But now I know
I was controlled

When I was young 
I was acted upon
Without my knowing
Seeds were grown, I know
I was controlled

Controlled (x2)
No Control

When I was young 
I couldn't see inside
The layered words
Were like high tide, I know
I was controlled

Controlled (x2)
No Control

Whether I choose to stay
Or break away
The choice is mine to make
Because I know
I am controlled"

Controlled

"Run Away"

Written, Recorded, Performed and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitars, Vocals, Drum Machine, Keyboard

Lyrics:

"Why don't you run away (x2)
Is there something I can do, to help you make it through
Is there something I can say, to help you find your way

Why don't you run away (x2)
Is it cause you need the dough, the freedom to let go
Is there something in my voice, that makes you feel you have no choice

I can't think straight right now, my head's throbbing
My lungs feel like a swamp, my voice falling

I can't wait to feel my eyes, running up and down your thighs
And taking in your smile
I don't mean to criticize, but we're so in tune that I
Wanna know what's deep inside

Follow the leader (x2)
But the leader don't know where the ---- to go
The leader better learn how to run and grow

Follow the leader (x2)
The leader's a front for my time and work
The leader's a front for my life, my birth"


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Run Away

“I Hope I Can Say I’ve Been Loved“

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M. Joseph (All Right Reserved)

Performers:
Eugene M. Joseph: Vocals, Guitar, Organ, Drum Machine
Amanda Salguero: Vocals

Lyrics:

Eugene:
Five years from now, where will we be
The future it scares me cause I can’t see, no…
Will y’all even be around

Amanda:
It’s a waste to complain about time and space
Let’s just try and live our lives with some grace

Chorus
At the end of it all hope I’m standing tall
Hope I’m proud of the choices I made
But what matters the most, to me that is
It’s the love that I’ve taken and given away

I hope I can say I’ve been loved (x2)
Cause loves a beautiful thing

Eugene:
You know I’m gettin sick and tired of all this lovin
Losing it hurts to much, yeah
What you gotta say to that Amanda


Amanda:
Love’s a mystery I can’t explain
Love is tender it’s cruel and vain

Chorus

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I Hope I Can Say I've Been Loved

"Pass Over"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitar and Vocals

This one lies close to the heart

Lyrics:

"They told me not to stray too far away from you
Or I would surely lose my way, no follow through
So I read the books they told me too, they were about you
Still I don't have a clue

Slowly fade away
Don't look back, don't try to stay
Release their grasp from your shoulders
Don't look back, it's time to pass over

Pass over (x4)

I don't think I'll ever see the light
I can't turn off this switch you put in my head
She said maybe, I said maybe not"

Pass Over

"I Have To Believe"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitar and Vocals

This song is for everyone who has felt lost at some point in their life.

Lyrics:

"People that I know are moving by quite fast
Some are miles ahead and seem to have no past
But I'm still stuck inside my head
That little small town in my head
I really want to get ahead

Memories have always been my greatest friend
They've got me through the darkest nights - they've been godsend
But it's time to let some go
So I can find some room to grow
They'll come back to me I know 

It may not be true, it can't be construed
But I have to believe
That there's someone I'll meet, who'll wipe me off of my feet
Yes I have to believe

It may not be true, it can't be construed
But I have to believe
That I'll figure this out, what my life's all about
Yes I have to believe"

I Have To Believe

"Pass Over (Instrumental Ending)"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitar, and Bass

A short instrumental ending to 'Pass Over' that revisits the closing theme. This one is a rhythmic workout!

Dedicated to Mark Dresser.

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Pass Over (Reprise)

"Austin"

Written, Recorded, and Produced by Eugene M.Joseph (All Rights Reserved)

Performers: 
Eugene M.Joseph - Guitars, Vocals, and Percussion

Dedicated to my sister Claire.

Lyrics:

"When I turned 23, I took some time off
To follow my dreams, see what they're made of
I have to make sure that my life will be worth
The time I was given to live on this earth...

I packed up my bags, and I hit the road
I won't stop till I hit the MoPac
There I'll find, peace of mind

Oh Austin, you're all I have left
You're the sum of my parts
The life in my breath

Oh Austin, you're the chance that I need
You're the fire in my eyes
The will to believe…in myself

I can't wait to see my violet crown
And I know, yes I know, she won't let me down
College swag, on the drag

Oh Austin, you're where I belong
You're the family I lost
The choice to be strong

Oh Austin, you're the chance that I need
You're the fire in my eyes
The will to believe…in myself"

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Austin

Singer-songwriter, classical guitarist, and journalist from California. My music draws from a wide array of influences, ranging from Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell to György Ligeti and John Cage. My goal is to invoke beautiful moments of music and lyric.

Hope to see you guys on the road!

Eugene M Joseph

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