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flimsy diatribe.

DIGITAL DEPRESSION

With some of my new songs I’ve tried to write the lyrics first, which is a foreign process to me.  This one is about how having a child changes your perspective on things.  Since becoming a father I’ve been able to let go of a lot of things that bothered me, focussing on a bright future with my own family.

I wanted to try something different musically, so I ordered a bouzouki.  I’d never played one before so I thought it would be an interesting challenge.  We went to Devon last summer on our first family holiday and I decided to pack my latest acquisition.  During our time away I learnt to play my new instrument and wrote two songs on it.  I wanted some extra ambience for the recording, so I ordered a Gazouki (a bouzouki with a guitar body).

The music moves in some unexpected directions and parts of it remind me of ‘Grace’ by Jeff Buckley.  With this in mind, I wrote a cool ‘Jeff-style’ cello line, which is executed to perfection by Louise Dearsley.  The track also features some mighty harmonies from Roisin O’Hagan.

The artwork was designed by the wonderfully talented Alex Hutchinson, with some direction from me.  Alex used various lyrics from the song to put together a collage that represents the spirit of the track.

A Place We Knew

Hide Nor Hair (original)

On Our Feet Again

I was resolved to die in my own house
I was born to apologise and that's how I died
There were no sighs left in me, life such a catastrophe

I ruined it all climbing up the walls
And all I did was save the little ones
Killed myself and the kids

Sick of watching the TV I got the crazy
Just a desperate lady

I ruined it all lying on the floor
All I did was save the little ones
Killed myself and the kids

Per aspera ad astra, through hardships to the stars
There were no sighs left in me, life just an unpleasant memory

I ruined it all, those four walls
All I did was save the little ones
Killed myself and the kids

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Recorded at Futureworks by Paul Morrice
Mastered by Paul Morrice

Paul

Killed Myself and the Kids

First song I've recorded that's prodominately piano. 

Recorded, produced and mastered by Mark Estall at Marketstall Recording.

iTunes: https://music.apple.com/gb/album/opportunity-begging/1492834025?i=1492834632

Spotify: spotify:track:00beTSlpMpPkA4WiiSgsPb

LYRICS:

VERSE
I'm finding it hard to relate
to the sect we call the human race
Idleness in action
Then there is you who regrets
that we can't start afresh
But I'm just as guilty

MIDDLE
You're nothing original,
just one of many bricks in the wall,
but sometimes that's OK
But now it feels like

CHORUS
...another opportunity begging
There goes
another opportunity begging

VERSE
I'm intrigued by your pleas
Your knowing smile recedes
now you know they're not like me
The victim is all the rage
preventing us becoming of age
An over dependent generation

MIDDLE
We don't wanna be the loser
Will our love feel the future?
Only time will tell
Oh, what a cop-out, once again

CHORUS
...another opportunity goes begging
Once again
another opportunity goes begging

INSTRUMENTAL

MIDDLE
It's hard to start alone,
but it only takes one to show
someone it can be done
But in the meantime

CHORUS
...another opportunity goes begging
There goes
another opportunity begging

ricky murray volume 2

Opportunity Begging

Pulse is the second single by Derby based band Mount Famine. Released on 17/07/20 it tells the story of a sweaty night in an illegal Latin speak-easy. A bloodbath of nasty Hawaiian shirts, cheap rum, even cheaper aftershave and a dance floor slick in desperation, ‘Pulse' is Northern storytelling at it’s yearning best that has been described "the sound of The Killers, New Order and Blossoms getting off with each other.."

Pulse

HEY ALL!
I have just released my first EP called 'Confident' available on all platforms :) This is one of the songs from my EP called  'With My Roller Skates' 
Link is in my bio 
It's a great way to express yourself and to have fun with friends and family during this strange time we are in.
I'm so excited I get to share my music with all of you! thank you for the support it really means alot
Dont forget to like & share!! and enjoy this song :)

Confident

With My Rollerskates

Upbeat bouncy melodic hip hop track reminiscing about where I grew up.

Where We Came From

Aurora-Project’s debut single written at the beginning of lockdown: “No Hiding is a commentary on finding ourselves in the madness and sadness of the situation. But a beacon of hope that one day we’ll be free to do as we like again."

Written, Recorded and Produced, during the Covid 19 Pandemic, the band have all worked hard to bring this song to our fans.

No Hiding

So Much

A track about being left alone with your mind.

Just Like Me

Missy Mouse Trap Premaster V1

The story of a clown, discovering the sad truth about his life...

Circus 2020

Has any body seen my Cadillac? Shining, red and sparkling, driving down the road.
That woman's got the key to my front door, the pass code for my bank. She can have my money but I want my cadillac!

Red Cadillac - On Parole MP3

Jigsaw

They Only Want

Music and lyrics written by Perfectparachutepicture.
Recorded, Produced and Mastered by David Glover (Tesla Studios).

They Only Want - Single

They Only Want

Lyrics & Melody: Maria Jula 
Backing track & Mix: Nick Desmond 
Enjoy!

Maria - Cerca De Mi

Wilsoni Tha' Funk Masta.

Not THE de-facto Funk Master, per se - but one of many.
Does this track demonstrate an ability to conjure up pure P at will? Or is it just something of a novelty?

Either way, this 10-year old 'fan favourite' has finally seen its way out of the Vault to please the ears of the locked-down corona-crew.

Call it an apology for FEAR is a VIRUS bringing down the mood!

All Horns - Calum Upton
James Brown - Charlie Elwess
Patient Fiancée - Lizzie Palmer

Produced, Arranged, Composed, Perfomed & Programmed by Wilsoni (*xcept where indicated)

Recorded at Studio 52 (his bedroom), Guildford circa 2009.
Vocals re-recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Studio 52 (Stanktuary North), Edinburgh.

This release is IndieSoul Music © 2020

#Lockdown2020 #BandcampFriday

How To Build A Groove, Part 1

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