great work Frank....certainly had my ears soaring

Fantastic track‼️ Last voice is very effective‼️

Fantastic feel about this Frank. That production is pure silk too. Takes great skill and commitment to beauty, to write and produce music like this.🙌

Là, tu nous emmène dans un autre monde, plus contemporain, plus moderne en quelque sorte .... Bien rythmé, et voix féminine délicieuse .... Tu prouves encore ici, ta capacité à créer, et ton originalité. Bravo Monsieur ....

Very lovely to write this new song at my real piano again! Thanks to my lovely Sander for awesome mastering job! 😊🎹🎤🎶💕❤️🎧🎵❤️
@wane-of-summer for lovely music!

DEEP DOWN (acoustic piano & vocals)

You’ve hijacked all my senses 
now I’m a pirate wannabe 
as I’m drifting from the fences
to my destiny 
and I’ll follow you through sunsets 
crossing oceans in rebellion 
as a refugee 
as a refugee and 

This chemical reaction makes me crave for satisfaction 
going weak in your vicinity 
think I’m gonna take a knee 
and in this phase of my excitement 
I’m shameless and amusing and we could have fun 
you and me 
and 

Like the howler in the alley 
I’m radiating heat
questioning my sanity 
living in a fantasy 
thinking you’re my destiny
when I’m really just a refugee

Driftin From My Fences

From Tea Are Sea (https://soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea): Hello all, we are excited to share with you the final installment in the mega-collaborative pyschedelic fantasy concept album project 'Land of the Zed', from the group that we may end up dubbing 'the Golden Accordions'. Uziel, Stonerjazz and myself were involved in all 10 installments. We had other friends plug in along the way, including some new names this time around: Nic and Nadia Selvaggi. Special thanks to Jo Richter for contributing to the vocals as well. Thanks to all who participated, listened, and commented!
We had too much fun to stop here, so don't be surprised if we start another Zed concept album. Also we will likely post the full album on Bandcamp. Until then, check out this playlist to listen to the whole story from the beginning:
soundcloud.com/tea_are_sea/sets/land-of-the-zed
Cheers,
Terry
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Jeff / Stonerjazz @user-911083679 contributed
Lyrics,
Lead vocals
Drums and bass during the second half
Background guitar during the first half

Uziel @user-455619833 contributed
Piano
Background vocals

Nic @nic_nic_nic contributed
Background vocals
Guitar during the second half

Nadia Selvaggi @nadiaselvaggi contributed
Operatic vocals during intro and outro
Background piano during intro

Terry / TRC @tea_are_sea produced and added
Drums-percussion during the first half
Synths and experimental sounds

Jo Richter / Sonic Structures and Silent Stretches @sonic-textures
Wrote a poem that Stonerjazz adapted into verse III.

Cover art produced using Wombo Dream

LYRICS:
I.
Amanita Amanita Aminita Muscaria, we're so happy, we're so happy yes we're so happy that your in the area
Amanita amantia amanita muscaria.
The clinical psychologist says it's in his head
that's why that boy won't get out of bed
He's dreaming of a journey taken to the land of Zed
and a magical Accordion.
Amanita singing songs of the land of Zed
singing songs in Johnny's head.
Amanita Amanita Amanita Muscaria
we're so happy, yes we're so happy you're in the Area.
Well two clarinet players named Sally and Roberta
and a monkey named Steve
came up to Johnny and said
"Johnny we think it's time to leave; we're out of water and we're outa Bread
and all of us are damn near dead.
So Johnny Thought for a moment and he said Okay.
then he sat down on boulder and started to play
that golden magic accordion.

II.
amanita amanita amanita muscaria
A crack appeared in the side of the wall
and exposed a magnificent Hall,
a fountain appeared in the middle, gushing crystalline clear water so sweet and so pure.
And as each traveler had their drink, they did proceed to disappear.
Johnny had a drink and then he woke up in his bed
in his room
in his house
in his state
in his country
in his world.

III.
ln ths welcomeless abode where tenants rights perptually erode
where bills are paid by humiliation and toil.
The air is full of burning oil
Where street lights outshine the moon
And dust has more rights than me
Awoken by faint sirens in the caccaphony
Whow is me who played that accorrdion for free
I fed the starving with golden tune and lifted up the many with melodies refined.
And hope spread golden
In keys made light
Humbled here and squandered in this wretched flight

IV.
Though in a way, this is a comfy place
And quaint.
And yet it feels like restraint that keeps me from the land of Zed
From where I wish I'd never fled.
How I long for how I yearn for rat and crow and monkey too
And even Roy who loves those blues.
And my accordion nowhere in sight occassionally late at night
Sings in the clouds and I remain within my shrouds
While smiling secretly with knowledge of a Gate
In my vicinity.

Amanita Muscaria (Land of the ZED #10) w/ Stonerjazz, Uziel, Nic, Nadia Selvaggi, and Jo Richter

Endless Sky

My wife was listening all day to me working on this song. When I added a banjo, her interest piqued, and she wrote lyrics for a country feel.

The Prescription Blues
Lyrics Veronica Krath
Music Mike Krath
Performed and Produced Mike Krath

In the morning when I rise
Gotta take these pills to feel alive
They help me get through another day

Through all my aches and all my ills
My salvation lies in a tiny pill
And my life lies on a prescription pad

Why did the Lord put me on this earth
Just to take all these pills to feel my worth
Wish I could take my body back

Oh Lord, I wish there was another way,
To make it through another day,
Then taking all these pills.

Chorus:
And in the end when I die
My hope is that I’ll find myself in paradise
With no pills and no more pain
Cause to live is Christ and to die is gain.

The Prescription Blues

Back at my acoustic piano for my new song here! 😊🎹
Thank you so much to my lovely Sander for another gorgeous mastering job. @wane-of-summer 😊🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

PERFECT SENSE (acoustic piano & vocals)

https://youtu.be/sUBHNodYGdA

Why the hummingbird is the king of the animals?

When the lion, the king of the animals, died, the animals wanted to choose a new king. "The animal with the greatest strength shall be king," cried the elephant. He trampled back and forth and uprooted a tree, roots and all, to show that he was the strongest. "You have to be not only strong, but also fast," said the tiger. "Look at me. My paws are strong and my legs can run as fast as the wind. Choose me as your king."
"Stop, stop!" cried the rhinoceros. "A king must be strong in battle. Many a tiger has died fighting me. Choose me as your king!" Snorting, the rhinoceros stomped toward the throne and stood close to it. The animals marveled at the elephant's power, the tiger's speed, and the rhino's strength. But none of the three animals was particularly popular. If the elephant came in a large herd, he hardly left anything for the others. Some relatives of the animals had already fallen victim to the tiger, and the rhinoceros began to quarrel with everyone. At that moment a shadow flew over the heads of the animals. They looked up and saw the eagle flying through the air with his mighty wings directly at the king's throne. He looked around and said, "I am not only strong and powerful, I can also fly. Therefore, elect me king, for no one can fly higher than I can." The animals cheered, clapped and shouted, "The eagle can fly the highest, he shall be the king. Up! Up!"
But in the midst of the tumult, the hummingbird flew to the king's throne. He fluttered his little wings and said, "Who says you are the one who can fly the highest? Before you become our king, you must prove it." Then the crowd became silent. The eagle said, "I will prove to you that I can fly the highest. If the hummingbird can fly higher than I can, then he shall be king." When the animals heard this, they began to laugh. The elephant, tiger and rhinoceros shouted, "How will you be able to fly higher than the eagle, you are much too small!" The other animals also laughed at the hummingbird. "Now you have to race the eagle, it serves you right!" But the latter did not let himself be put off. "I'm ready!" he shouted. "Where do we want to fly from?"
The eagle pointed to a tall coconut tree. "There our race shall begin." He lifted his big wings and flew to a branch of the palm tree. The hummingbird flew quickly after him and landed just above the eagle on a small branch. All the animals stood in a semicircle under the coconut palm. The hare was to give the signal to begin.  When the hare gave the signal, the eagle rose into the air. The hummingbird, which had been sitting above him, settled on the eagle's back and let himself be carried up into the sky. The animals looked up and said, "We can only see the eagle. The hummingbird must be flying so high that we can't see it at all." The eagle flew in wide circles higher and higher toward the sun. Finally, the sun was burning too hot, so the eagle decided to fly back. At that moment, the hummingbird fluttered off the eagle's back high into the air and cried, "Look, I'm flying higher than you!" Astonished, the eagle looked up and could hardly believe his eyes when he saw the hummingbird flying above him in the sky. With his last strength he still tried to reach the hummingbird, but he was already too exhausted. With hanging wings he raced towards the earth and landed exhausted with the waiting animals. They had been watching the race closely and were waiting anxiously for the hummingbird. When it finally flew in, they shouted, "The hummingbird has won, he is our new king!" So the hummingbird became the king of the animals. The eagle, however, has not forgiven him for his trickery to this day.

A Fairytale from Nigeria.

Image: Cristina Roters

🎞️ Video

Soar Behind The Sky

Philadlphia's extraordinary Audric Jankauskas joins me on our new fusion original Joe.  Inspired by the great Joe Zawinul, one of fusion's true pioneers as the keyboardist with both Weather Report and the Zawinul Syndicate.  Audric's superb guitar mastery and playing throughout the piece elevates our musical tribute and his understanding of sound and harmony adds so many colors and depth.   Follow his incredible work and writing:  https://soundcloud.com/audric-jankauskas and https://soundcloud.com/audric-and-friends

and here's a playlist of the music we have recorded together:  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/awed-by-audric-audric

Thanks to all for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.  Joe rose to #5 on Soundcloud's Hot and New playlist in the Jazz & Blues category

Joe - Audric Jankauskas / Jamie Rhind

A deep, atmospheric rework of Streets of Philadelphia, transformed into a hypnotic Melodic Techno journey. Warm sub-bass, evolving pads, and driving percussion merge with the emotional essence of the original, creating a track that feels both intimate and powerful. Built for late-night club sets and deep listening moments, this remix takes you from cinematic breakdowns into rolling, dancefloor-ready grooves. Perfect for fans of emotional yet driving techno.

Streets of Philadelphia

BarBara v5

This is part of my Pressence.01 EP that i am going to drop on bandcamp, link in my links lol

Dreaming

A small note on my own behalf: I have noticed that my playback figures have dropped dramatically. The statistics show that the number of playbacks has dropped from 2000 per week to just under 200.
On the one hand, this is frustrating, as everyone sees this as an indicator and confirmation of their work. On the other hand, figures are not particularly important, but one wonders what is wrong. In my opinion, SC has changed a lot, uploading tracks has become more complicated and constant security queries are annoying.
In addition, great artists are disappearing from the platform, partly by their own choice, partly because they have been banned, the algorithm has “recognized” them as spam and mercilessly deleted their account. I'm still a paying member, but my attitude towards this has changed...

Please let me know your experiences and impressions.

😮‍💨😔


When I don't have the time to actively listen to my favorite artists on soundcloud, I just leave the stream running...while washing up in the kitchen, for example 😆

By the way: this user-92853963 was my old link address and leads to the empty.... I AM NOT A ROBOT!

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A long, long time ago, there was an organ in the Christmas-decorated living room in his parents' house, where Frank grew up. Originally bought by his father for his two older siblings, they showed no interest in playing the organ. Frank, however, did. White and black keys and giving off strange sounds. 

So at the age of 9 he began to let his fingers circle on this instrument, searching for the right keys like on a typewriter. And another 9 years would pass before he could buy his first own instrument. Already at the age of 13 he made notes about the then current synthesizers, bought one magazine after the other and visited music fairs in Frankfurt, Germany.

His first keyboard was the Yamaha DSR-2000, which he bought in a music store near his hometown Biebertal. In installments! Finally he could develop himself further - away from the limited tonality of the small organ. The built-in 8-track sequencer helped him to reach unimagined heights. 
Little by little his equipment expanded and his ambition to create music like that of Jean-Michel Jarres came closer. Influenced by this and countless other musicians of the time, his interest grew, but he taught himself everything. Not even having attended a music school or being able to read music at all, he wrote one song after another and recorded them on the only medium available to him at the time: audio cassettes.
Many of these recordings are unfortunately lost forever, because cassettes are and were not the best recording medium. He has to try to play many of his songs from memory. 

In 2007, he fulfilled a long-awaited wish: to buy a KORG. He had always wanted to own one, but with the latest synthesizers at the time of their release having a purchase price of over 6000 D-marks (the currency of the time in the 1980s and 1990s), that dream of owning one was far away. So in 2007 he bought a used KORG 01W/FD at ebay. And as before with the purchase of the Yamaha keyboard, a completely new world opened up to him.

In addition, there were expanders and sound modules from Kawai, Roland and Yamaha (K1m, SC-55, QY10). Six years later his enthusiasm for making music ebbed and rediscovered his hobby (which it always was and still is). In 2018 in April he decided to present his music to a wider audience and uploaded his first song on the platform soundcloud. Since that time, thanks also to the ever-evolving software, he continues to evolve, experiment and relive his times through music.

Soar Behind The Sky

Frank Mehl

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