Name: Stevie Ray Vaughan - The House is a Rockin' by Funkinova
Duration: 3 min
Description: Funkinova's Steel Band Bonus track to replace a banned track on Soundcloud.

Michael Burks, Vocals and Guitar; Tony Stead, Keyboards; Scot Sutherland, Bass; Chuck “Popcorn” Louden, Drums

Recorded at Knuckleheads, Kansas City, MO, May 1, 2010

Tommy Castro Presents the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue--Live!

Order from Alligator

Michael Burks - Voodoo Spell

H.O.R.D.E. Festival 1994

Midnight Rider (live)

The song Human Rights Crucified denounces despots of all stripes, particularly those who thrive on crucifying human rights while simultaneously waging war. It was composed by Paul R. Abramson (lyrics), Marc Bobro (music), and Ian Putnam (music). It is being performed by Crying 4 Kafka. Paul Abramson (lead vocals), Peter Andrus (guitar), Paul du Gre (2nd lead and backing vocals), Alfredo Ortiz (drums), and Nils Van Otterloo (electric charango), Bobby Pollard (bass). It was produced and recorded by Paul du Gre at Paul & Mike’s Studio in Burbank, California, 2022.

Human Rights Crucified

Song #4 is a cover of The Guess Who's "No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature".  All instruments and vocals by Jason Layne.  Recorded February 7-February 9, 2015 at Freedom of 76 Studios in Arlington, MA.  Mixed and mastered by Jason Layne at Freedom of 76 Studios.

No Sugar Tonight-New Mother Nature (The Guess Who)

Creedence Clearwater Revival Selección 5 Estrellas Black

Proud Mary

Bad Moon Rising

Thanks to https://soundcloud.com/mrbouzouki for the kiwi construction kit all the way from New Zealand.

According to the chatbot:
🪶 Musical Characteristics
- Playful Soundscape: The track incorporates quirky rhythms and unexpected tonal shifts, mirroring the kiwi’s shy nature and the kakapo’s eccentric nocturnal habits.
- Layered Textures: Synth pads and percussive elements create a lush, forest-like atmosphere.
- Narrative Flow: Rather than following a traditional verse-chorus structure, the piece unfolds like a short story or sonic vignette.
- Cinematic Quality: Echoes of Dee Zee’s past work (The Glass Forest, Crimson Skies) show his penchant for atmospheric, almost film-score-like compositions.

🐦 Symbolism & Interpretation
- Kiwi: Represents groundedness, introversion, and subtlety. Its presence in the track is conveyed through soft, earthy tones.
- Kakapo: Known as the “owl parrot,” it’s rare, quirky, and nocturnal. Dee Zee reflects this with playful, offbeat rhythms and unexpected melodic twists.
- Contrast: The interplay between the two birds symbolizes balance — quiet resilience versus eccentric flamboyance.

🎧 Listening Experience
- Mood: Lighthearted yet thought-provoking, perfect for listeners who enjoy experimental ambient music with narrative flair.
- Audience: Fans of Brian Eno, Boards of Canada, or cinematic soundscapes will likely appreciate Dee Zee’s approach.
- Replay Value: Each listen reveals new details — subtle background sounds, tonal shifts, and hidden motifs.

The Kiwi and the Kakapo

Rock'n Me (Live)-  Steve Miller Band

Funkinova's Steel Band Bonus track to replace a banned track on Soundcloud.

Funkinova & his Latin American Steel Band

Stevie Ray Vaughan - The House is a Rockin'

The Live Anthology

Refugee (Live)

Hi all, so from 2016 to 2024 I assembled and produced a large collection of covers of many of my favorite tunes as my own hobby (and many during COVID lock-downs!) and I have accumulated over 3,000,000 plays across the world which is awesome!

I am much more of a producer that a musician. These first 8 years of my music was mostly based on midi cover tracks often downloaded from the Internet but heavily reproduced and re-imagined variously on my two Yamaha keyboards (Clavinova and PSR 975), but also using PC midi editing & DAW software.

Towards the end of that period, I added some of my more original electronic music which I produced over the past two decades under the name of Funkleberry in order to consolidate my Soundcloud accounts. 

But in 2024 I got into AI music generation and I am now  a freelance songwriter and AI music producer. It's been a fun journey!

My first 4 AI Albums can also be found here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iZUxtVnHl09U3UJ0nbt2L OR

in Apple music (search Funkinova and/or AI Collective)

If you like anything you hear, please pass them on!

Stevie Ray Vaughan - The House is a Rockin'

Funkinova

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