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Stop Pretending You're Happy

Design Flaws

Fire It Up

Fire it up (feat. Jackie's Boy)

3 minute boil (Be Free)

Fully remixed album (from March 2024 demos) updated with live drums by Martyn James. Contains midlife reflections on many things, belated bouts of outrage and billions of backing vocals.

Say it now

The year of 76

“The world is becoming increasingly unstable. We wanted to reflect on this in the context of protest songs from the past and how they’re seen in the 21st century. Modern oligarchs condemn Flower Power, peace and environmental movements, and human rights protesters, for the troubles of the world. But it’s actually these despots’ own lies and greed which are to blame for what’s happening in the world right now.”  - Richard Pierce

"It's a travesty that songs like this still need to be written, if only we could sing about love, peace and happiness whilst living in a world of love , peace and happiness, where everyone treats everyone else as an equal and with kindness, love and compassion, but in Richard's words: this is something yet to be seen..." - Marina Florance

were they really golden years
as we drifted through our joy
what ever happened to our smiles
the peace we took for granted

not because the past was best
or that the grass was greener then
it's because what we really need
Is something yet to be seen

don't blame the flowers,
don't blame the girls,
don't blame the colours
don't blame the universal soldiers
he marched away without goodbyes
don't blame him for your lies

we didn't see the warning signs
as we held our eyes closed
the bombs, the blood,
the loss of meaning,
the hate, the deaths, the grieving

don't blame the flowers
don't blame the girls
don't blame the colours
don't blame the universal soldiers

don't blame the flowers
don't blame the girls
don't blame the colours
don't blame the universal soldiers
they marched away without goodbyes
don't blame them for your lies

we did not see the warning signs
as we held our eyes closed
the bombs, the blood,
the loss of meaning,
the hate, the deaths,
the grieving

don't blame the flowers
don't blame the girls
don't blame the colours
don't blame the universal soldiers
they marched away without goodbyes
don't blame them for your lies

don't blame the flowers
don't blame the girls
don't blame the colours
don't blame the universal soldiers
we marched away without goodbyes
don't blame us for your lies
don't blame us for your lies

not because the past was best
or that the grass was greener then
it's because what we really need
is something yet to be seen

Credits
Words: Richard Pierce
Music: Marina Florance
Spoken word: Richard Pierce and Marina Florance
Vocals: Anna Bass, Ray Taylor, Marina Florance
Guitar: Ray Taylor
Instrumentation: Marina Florance
Recording/Mixing/Production: Marina Florance
Mastered by: Tonalex


without goodbyes

Duo Mundi - Places

duomundimusic@gmail.com

Places

Gliding In The Sky

This is a bit of a change from my last happy song , it's a tad sobering ! It's not an anti war song by any means , I know they do have to happen from time to time to when tyrants are involved , sometimes we have no choice and have to rid the world of a monster . But it's always a sad state of affairs and this song reflects that , I do hope you like it though ! On a happier note , me and Kim have a cracking song out on the 21st , and after that are two belting songs , one a tongue in cheek rocker with Axel Menningen , and a huge song with Gaz Brownie . Thanking all you guys and gals for the continued support . Remember me and Charlotte have an album out , give it a whirl if you get chance !
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

The Weight of War

The Silence of My Body and the Movement of my Feet

Eleanor

Pass The Blame

A critique on the objectification of women in the form of synthy goodness, this one’s for fans of upbeat alt-pop with a twist.

millie and sadie

'Never Belong' written, recorded & produced by Figure in the Half Light
Mastered by Bobby Smiles

Follow on Instagram for gigs/more:    @figureinthehalflight  
Spotify - https://open.spotify.c....

Video by Wolfgang Dubieniec;

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ggyJY7Fq8fQ

Lyrics:

'Maybe we'll never belong
Until we return to dust

I'll take every part of you
I'll take every part of you

I was just half awake then, like everyone else
Seems all of us were born in this world to spin in place'

Never Belong

A smooth pop/R&b track with a great hook depicting a message of love and hope, reassurance and companionship in the sentiment of having someone by your side. 

You're Not Alone

In new single ‘Thirst Trap’, a sardonic soliloquy critiquing modern romance and the superficiality of contemporary desire is delivered. Mantra-like, the vocals echo the pulsating hypnosis of looping electro beats and haunting synths - this is a club banger for an end times disco, if ever there was one. 

THIRST TRAP

There’s a promise in the day’s early light, the possibility felt in the morning. Excerpts, is about pouring all your thoughts into one place, making sense of the fullness in your mind. It’s the spaciousness we crave and the clarity that comes with writing them down.

Excerpts

'Nectarine' is the latest from Romy Taylor and her band, this time exploring a complete new and rebranded sound, mixing contemporary jazz instrumentals with heartfelt lyrics and vocals into an epic ballad. 'Nectarine's story tells us her personal experience within the very early days of her musical career, the consuming feeling of imposter syndrome and the challenges that comes with it. With an array of different influences like Lucy Rose, Moses Yoofee Trio, Maruja, this unique and one of a kind tune encompasses syncopated catchy motifs, layered floaty harmonies, spoken word, into a dramaitic build-up of emotions. 


Master 07.03 1.1

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