Rock track - single from 2022 'Perspection' album by Beats Working UK.
Written and produced by John Hardman for Swamp Music Productions.
Guitar and vocals - John Hardman
Artwork - Tristan Greatrex
(p)2022/2023 Swamp Records UK and
(c) 2023 Swamp Music UK for all territories

All Wired Up (In A Lie)- Beats Working

a future passed

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When I'm Alone

Looking For You

Looking For You [prod. Cold Melody]

“Messiah of Shrinking Shores” unfolds like a sorrowful parable — the story of a soul who gave everything, only to be abandoned by both Heaven and Earth. Written in poetic form years ago, the lyrics speak in third person, echoing the voice of someone who once carried the burdens of others, now discarded, worn down, and left with nothing but silence. “The ashtray of God” — a chilling metaphor for spiritual obsolescence — captures the depth of his disillusionment, culminating in the heartbreaking surrender: “Let me sink into the flood.”

This song gives voice to that universal moment when we feel used up, overlooked, and forgotten — when the world no longer sees us as valuable, only convenient. Hungarian vocalist Fati Urbán lends her angelic, haunting tone to these emotions, adding an ethereal fragility that elevates the pain into something strangely beautiful.

Though the song carries the atmosphere of gothic and doom influences, it never settles into one mood. Progressive metal elements weave through its structure — the intro and outro riffs pulse with complex time signatures, and the chorus rides on staccato rhythms that resist collapse. It's both a lament and a protest; a farewell and a final cry for meaning.

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MESSIAH OF SHRINKING SHORES

He clung with nails of wood so tight,
Scratching the fresco-black of night.
Obscured he wrote a gospel’s rhyme, 
Ashtray of God, clandestine grime.

All that he saw, all fails did stay,
No skyey dew would fall his way,
breathing desert dust-eating life,
rotten finger-flesh, he played a strife.

If he was saved, he tore his crown,
blood-stained tears fall, like storm pour down,
showing his fake gloriole,
he will baptize you, he will bury.

And as he climbed the western sky,
the stars within themselves did die,
"Embrace me now, and take my blood” 
said “Let me sink into the flood."

Horror Sacri

Messiah of Shrinking Shores

The orchestrated version of The Dark Sun, which is my favorite track from the original album. The whole vibe of this track is to make it sound like a credits roll song from a sci-fi/action movie, and I believe that's exactly what it sounds like. This is a mix of orchestra with Darkwave - another genre I'm starting to explore more. One of the lengthiest tracks, but trust me when I tell you there's a great payoff for those who listen to it until the end.

Thank you and enjoy.

The Dark Sun (Orchestrated)

The song is about the pain of discovering all deceitful friends. Why do we tolerate the betrayal?

Watch the official video on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheFrestonians

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Buy Fake Friends

Fake Friends

This is my take on one of my all-time favorite songs by Sarah McLachlan. 

Hold On (Sarah McLachlan cover)

Enjoy the music video it's a blast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHY4EX7BUk

Once again, I am beside myself with joy to honour the memory of my high school bestie Dan Wayne Dunlop (October 4, 1957 – November 17, 2012), by producing and publishing his original song "Out In A Week".  Dan and I first met in junior high school, and we became best friends in high school.  We were bad, had tons of fun and jammed together often for many years. 

Dan wrote "Out In A Week" in the late 1970s, recording it on a cassette player using a drum machine, his guitar, and his own vocals.  I first attempted to revive the song I had on cassette using AI technology, but that didn't pan out.  Instead, and with the contributions of some amazing musicians, I re-recorded the song, performing the vocals, alto sax and keys. 

In many ways Dan was my mentor, I admired his independent nature, talent and drive.  A born comedian, cartoonist, singer, guitarist, puppeteer, film producer, radio talk show host, cameraman, film editor and, with all that talent, he also had a big heart. Truly an outstanding person who influenced so many people who are to this day grateful to have known him.  I hope I did him proud with my rendition of  "Out In A Week" and the music video.  Once again, I feel great pride and love in keeping his legacy alive by immortalizing his artistry.  I love you brother (RIP).

The Song:

"Out In A Week", with its hard-hitting blues-rock vibe, sentences the listener to jail for criminal behaviour, followed by the elation that accompanies the prospect of getting out in a week.

Song: Out In A Week
Lyrics: Dan Wayne Dunlop, AKA Fastmandan & Thomas Patton AKA TomCattt
Recorded at TJP Entertainment North York, Ontario and Pezmosis Music Productions Oak Ridges, Ontario
Mixed and Mastered: Mark Pezzelato at Pezmosis Music Productions Oak Ridges, Ontario https://www.pezmosis.com/
Production and Engineering: Thomas Patton
Lead and Harmony Vocals: Thomas Patton
Keyboard: Thomas Patton
Alto Saxophone: Thomas Patton 
                            : Selmer SAS711B
Bass Guitar: Bernie Serrao
Electric Guitar: Dan Strudwick AKA Brother Daniel
Drums: Mark Pezzelato
              https://www.pezmosis.com/
Album Cover: Thomas Patton
Photography: Thomas Patton
Copyright: 1182165

Cattt Man Do

Out In A Week

Stream

A 90s new man called Stan -The Future Dweller (funky & chunky refix)

You Gave me Butterflies

Guitars, Vocals, Keys, Bass and Lyrics by Robert Grigg
Drums by Jim Dooley

YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/_jGh8Ogz7nk?si=0Auca4Fsu5FAVnl2

Raise Your Hands

This is the principal soundcloud channel for original one-man music by gd&themultitracks.  Mainly instrumental, the music was home-recorded in stroud, england using hardware synths & instruments and Audacity community software for editing and mixing the individual multitracks.  I've had great enjoyment in making (& listening to!) the music, but any plays or feedback would be much appreciated. 
The music spans a wide range of sounds & genre.  I've put a selection of tracks into playlists which cover much of the music:  rock, melodic rock, soft guitar, ambient, electronica, soundtrack, jazz & blues..
enjoy your music ... just play on!

a future passed

gd&tm

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