Life is a game.  Ready to play?

Check out the accompanying video for this track here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEZH5UxM4JM

The Good Game

My personal note:  This song was born out of a moment of serendipity ... the music conceived in a moment of pure inspiration from reading my wife's written lyrics.  Those special moments are rare .. and I'm grateful for this one.   The song follows a fellow who has lost a relationship, but has grown from the experience and has become a new man.

Check out the new music video! --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEYVh6SR3_s

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"That Side of Me" Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
Driving down the darkened road,
Highways far as I can see, 
Alone with my thoughts I push on through the night,
Determined like you said I'd never be.

(Chorus)
If only I,
Had let you see,
That side of me.

(Verse 2)
Writing down these painful lines,
Pouring truth and honesty, 
I scratch down words on the back of my hands, 
Inspired like you said I'd never be.

(Chorus)
If only I,
Had let you see,
That side of me.

(Bridge)
Where am I supposed to go without you?
I fear that I'll get lost along the way,
Maybe there's a bridge that's built for us, 
We'll cross it someday...

(Verse 3)
Playing on this very stage, 
My heart is calling to the crowd,  
You would be proud of the man that I've become,  
Heartbroken like I said I'd never be.

(Chorus)
If only I,
Had let you see,
That side of me.

greg holzer music - That Side of Me [Official Music Video]

Music by Greg Holzer
Lyrics by Christina Holzer
Vocal performance by John Leslie Long
Mixed and mastered by Greg Holzer

That Side of Me

Positano .. what a wonderful place to meet the love of your life.  

This song is one I wrote several years ago and put out a demo quality version (still on Soundcloud).  But this new and improved version features unique performances including a beautiful italian classical guitar, a professional session drummer from the UK, and the return of Mr. John Leslie Long (from That Side of Me) on vocals.  I hope the song gives you mental glimpse of this quaint and colorful town where the sounds and scents are many and sweet.

Music, Lyrics, and Production by Greg Holzer
Vocal performance by John Leslie Long (USA)
Drums recorded and performed by Glenn Welman (UK)
Classical Guitar by Daniele Belli (Italy)

Check out the video here!  https://youtu.be/gXh0mmVBlP4

Positano

Fly Away

My personal note:  I originally wrote a piano ballad version of this song around 15 years ago ... and it has sat unattended all the while.  It was finally time to infuse it with some Pop and Energy.  Those paying close attention to the lyrics will agree it's a sister-song to "That Side of Me" by again re-conveying the sorrow and loss of what he invested in this missed relationship ... his colors.   But wait, sad songs shouldn't be bright and energetic...right?  Maybe it's a sign he's finally moving on.  ;)

This new and improved version features unique performances including a stellar Electric guitar solo by Martin D'Alesio, and a return of Mr. Welman on drums.  And of course Mr. John Leslie Long (from That Side of Me & Positano) supporting again with his amazing vocals.

Colors

Close your eyes and drift away.  How haunting and beautiful this work is .... again originally composed by Yasunori Mitsuda.  This is my homage to this beautiful body of work.

Shore of Dreams (Another World) - ghm cover

Clarity in azure waters ... pensive yet assured ... just thoughts that came to mind when getting this one down.

Clear Blue

Falling Petals

This song came together piece by piece over several months, with some phenomenal keys contributions from my musical counterpart Greg Holzer (https://soundcloud.com/user-35701214).

All guitars and bass recorded from Line 6 Helix into Reaper Audio, drums programmed with Superior Drummer 3, and several reverb and delay plugins from Valhalla.

Ominous Weapons (feat. Greg Holzer)

Titled after a Ray Bradbury story, this song is written as a soundtrack that follows the progression of the story.  No guitar noodling or solos, mostly just texture and movement.  

The first section is an arrival, a sense of newness and discovery.  The second section brings a sinister twist onto the same underlying structure.  In the third section, the original theme returns but the context around it has become more complex. 

A huge thanks to Greg Holzer (@user-35701214) for adding so much to this one - the keys/strings/etc... really brought the song to life.

Recorded in Reaper Audio with some plugins by Valhalla (delay, reverb).  All guitars and bass recorded with various presets on a Line6 Helix.

The Million Year Picnic (feat. Greg Holzer)

Always been a huge fan of the Gladiator soundtrack ... here's a remix of a favorite track titled "Now We Are Free" taken in a very different direction.

Check out the youtube video for "Now We Are Free (ghm remix)" here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLEYlyOVvt8

Now We Are Free (ghm remix)

I'm just here writing songs the world hasn't yet heard ... but someday...

Shore of Dreams (Another World) - ghm cover

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