One of my very personal favorites on this release, Rising Above The Madness. Psychedelic acoustic instrumental. Passionately layer some very cool "violin strings" arrangements around my acoustic guitar tracks. Hope everyone enjoys this colorful dreamy psychedelic reflective journey titled, "Dream Tunnel."

Rising Above The Madness

Dream Tunnel

'Clear signs' is a mournful track which deals with memory loss. The sentiment comes from time spent in a dementia unit with my Grandfather. This is a setting many of us have been confronted with. In my experience, there were glimpses of clarity and beauty, especially when singing old songs together. This song is a collaboration with my friend Robbie. It is Robbie on vocals, euphonium and percussion. I provided the guitars, mandolin and most of the lyrics. Full lyrics below:   

Fades in, fades out
Checks in, checks out
Clear signs are hard to find
Through the static

Tunes in, tunes out
Drops in, drops out
Clear signs are hard to find

An old friend brings a faded memory
A sweet song sings a soothing melody
Blue skies are calling through the clouds
Sundown and shadows crowd around
 
Tunes in, tunes out
Flows in, flows out
Hard signs are clear to find

Ease in, ease out
Glide in, glide out
Clear signs I here define

Cuts in, cuts out

Clear Signs

"Last Call" is a pop-rock ballad about pouring your heart into something without any immediate payoff — and wondering if you should keep going. It captures that three-feet-from-gold moment, when exhaustion sets in and the dream (personified as “you”) feels distant, yet your heart knows it’s yours. Rooted in perseverance, it’s a reminder to hold on even when the world gives you every reason to walk away. Drawn from my own journey — leaving India to pursue music in the U.S., with family half a world away — the song blends synthy textures with rock guitars and drums, beginning with a spacey openness and building into a gritty, anthemic climax: a sonic embodiment of resilience.

Lyrics:

Took a plunge off the pier
Shook hands with my fears
Struck a deal with hope
All just to hold you close

Haven't seen my family in years
Learnt to laugh, love through my tears
Crossed the seven seas
But you don't seem to see

The way I try hard to make you mine
Yet you turn away
(You) find someone else to bless,
to take my place

How u wander though you know
You can make me your home
And I don't know where to stop
I go on, on, on…

To my last call
Once (and) for all
I've waited way too long
Here's the last one
Then I'm done
But you're my only one
Maybe I'm foolish, maybe I'm vain
but I can't go on living this way
it's the last call
(The) last one
then I will be gone

Now I've made a few mistakes
And that's how we up the stakes
I've found peace in that face
And love in myself
Tryna be with you has taught me the best
And all I ask from you is a yes, yes

In the last call
Once (and) for all
(I've) waited (for) way too long
Here's the last one
then I'm done
You're my only one
Maybe I'm foolish, maybe I'm vain
But (I)can't go on living this way
Here’s the last call
(The) last one
then I will be gone

Last Call

About a guy who reflects back on an early love and wonders what life would have been with her.


Lyrics:

Once In A While
© 2002 Gary Randman

[Verse 1]
Long time ago
In a town near the coast
Met a girl named Jolene
For a little while we were real close

We’d runaway
To go hide in the caves
Where we talked and we laugh
And we fell in love, it was true love

[Chorus]
Once in a while
Thinking of her
What it be like
Life together now

[Verse 2]
She’d always say
To be strong not afraid
So I gave her my heart
If I would hurt she would heal me

Cold winter days
Lying close feeling safe
And we held on so tight
It felt so good and it felt right

[Chorus]
Once in a while
Thinking of her
What it be like
Life together now

[Verse 3]
Remember the day
She moved away
And we kissed one last time
She said good luck, don’t forget me


[Chorus]
Once in a while
Thinking of her
What it be like
Life together now

[Outro]
Now I’m living with someone else
It’s good but I think
If I was still with her now
Would it be the same?

Once In A While (Demo)

Donya

You might have looked around for help
And you don't know anyone 
Remember Jesus is your friend 
And He will not forsake you 

He said I'll be with you to the very end of your age
Stop crying 
Crying doesn't fix a thing 
Pick up your faith in Him 
No matter what you're going through 
No matter what the world has thrown to you 
Arise and rise look to Jesus 
And rise to Him today 
Look to Him today 
Though your father may forsake you 
Your brother may neglect you 
Your fellow countrymen may not see you 

Jesus won't forget 
But look up 
To the heavens 
He will do it for you 
He won't forget you 
He that endures till the end, He said shall be saved 
Arise and look to the heavens 
Look to Jesus 
And rise unto Jesus 
The author and finisher of our faith 
He won't forget 
He won't forget you

He_wont_forget

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Bonegrind Anthem

Sending Poems to Space

Roman Holiday

The ancient Greek pantheon  brought to file in song!  

Sacred Geometry

About various aspects of Scottish History - and the importance of remembering and moving on.

Years to Date

Highland Amen

I've been writing songs as a hobby for many years while I raised a family but I'm now looking to take the songwriting to the next level.  I grew up with the Classic Rock of the 60's & 70's and the 80's music scenes.  Hard to find a similar artist to my songs but it is in the Pop, Rock genres.  I believe the songs have good potential and are something different and original from what you hear today. Take a listen to my various demos and let me know what you think.  I'm looking for a creative producer who enjoys what he hears and would be interested to take this music to a new level to grow a fan base and/or share with an artist.

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