Galaxy Next Door

Words and music K Gennery

For my Nan, Emily Adelaide Francis 1903-1972
Mother of 15 
Grandmother to 24
intro voice, my 93 year old Mum, talking about her Mum.....Emily.

While on my own i find myself lost in the past
maybe i should step back and leave well alone
For there you are ready to receive me
feel safe and warm wrapped in the arms of emily

long ago wished i could have told you so
such a long time ago ooh how i loved you so
ooh how i loved you so....emily

you were gone in a blink of an eye
i should have come and whispered goodbye
 i was young but it doesnt ease the hurting
age is not an excuse its all i have

long ago wished i could have told you so
such a long time ago ooh how i loved you so
ooh how i loved you so....emily

emily

Emily

August marks 3 years since the passing of Per-Olov Lemhagen, Master Peo, as he was known on Bandcamp, mp3u.com and other music platforms.

Peo was a clarinetist and used to play in a swing band in the 50's in Sweden. His familiarity with the instruments, arrangements and all that goes into creating authentic band pieces made him a valuable mentor in the American Jazz classics.

This one, Darktown Strutter's Ball is such a piece, and it was always a joy and a learning experience for me to lend a vocal to Peo's arrangements.  This is loosely based on Ella Fitzgerald's version of this classic.  Peo wanted to slow the tempo for his interpretation...which worked for me too ;)

In memory of Peo.

Lyrics:
Darktown Strutters Ball

I'll be there to catch you in a taxi, honey.
Better be ready about half past eight.
Now baby, don't be late,
I wanna be there when the band start playing.
Remember when we get there, baby,
Two-steps, I'm gonna have them all,
Gonna dance out of both of my shoes,
When they play that Jelly Roll Blues,
Tomorrow night at the Darktown Strutter's Ball

Songwriter:  Shelton Brooks
1915

Darktown Strutters Ball

REMAKE: https://soundcloud.com/ph_wert/ph-wert-midhnight-vibrations

Pervert Midnight Vibrations

Time to sit down and let the load from the day, roll off your mind and enjoy a few minutes of peace.  This is the goal of this musical composition.  We trust it is enjoyable.

Dec 12 2023

Cool Breeze Let Down

Welcome to Nic's SoundCloud.
This is my first song of 2024. I sat listened to a show on YT and got inspired to this song and recorded it tonight the first night of the new year..

Take No Prisoners

Take No Prisoners

Chorale In B Flat Major (2024)

Loved an Image

GoonsOnDeck

!!!...LAWBREAKER JOINT (Cling!!)...!!!

Infused with the smooth textures of R&B, the infectious beats of Hip-Hop, and a touch of soulful reflection, Urban Stroll paints a vivid picture of contemporary chill. But the journey doesn't stop there. Subtle nods to the classic sounds of Soul, the sun-kissed vibes of Reggae, and the irresistible funk of the old school add layers of richness and depth to this unique blend.



It's Just Money

Hei!

It's difficult to categorize my music into just one genre. It draws influence from trip hop, breakbeat, instrumental and abstract hip hop, heavy rock, techno, minimal, sound art, contemporary, glitch, and more!

I admire many artists, and you might detect their influence in my work. Among the best are Daft Punk and Massive Attack, followed by 90s Ninja Tune artists like Amon Tobin, DJ Vadim, The Herbaliser, and Kid Koala. I've had the pleasure of seeing many of them live at the legendary Ilosaari Rock festivals. I also appreciate French hip hop, particularly Le Peuple de l'herbe. Other inspirations include The Prodigy, Portishead, DJ Krush, DJ Shadow, Gorillaz, Moby, Mono, Thievery Corporation, Future Sound of London, and more. My taste spans from acid jazz and funk to lo-fi and even punk or hard metal, depending on my mood.

I've been making music since the early 2000s, starting with MadTracker software (I am fine with the program name). A few years ago, I transitioned to music production with Ableton Live 10, and I'm currently using version 12. Some of my tracks are experimental, stemming from explorations over the past 20 years, while others are entirely new compositions. This experimentation is perhaps influenced by my background in research—I'm eager to explore new territories, including music.

Nature is my second passion. I tend to a micro-farm in the summer, raising sheep and chickens and restoring it to its traditional biohabitat. In the winter, I evade to the city and brood there, craving for the countryside's spring, summer, and autumn... or dreaming being in hot and sunny place by a sea or river...

I'm open to collaborations, akin to scientific endeavors where novel and exciting outcomes emerge from teamwork. Feel free to reach out!

Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to my SoundCloud friends, website visitors, and music listeners. This community is truly remarkable!

Best regards,
Tarmo aka Funking Duck

P.S. If you enjoy my music and wish to support me, you can do so via PayPal at paypal.me/funkingduck. Your support will contribute to expenses such as a pro-account subscription on SoundCloud and music software. Thank you very much!

P.P.S. Go and follow my less experimental project here, please:
https://soundcloud.com/maautu/