*rings the bell* "Bring out your dead!"

This PL i dedicate to all those soundtrack-ish pieces out there, putting me instantly in this specific "last days on earth" mood. Also might be the beginning or end sequence of one of this movies with bad, post apocalyptic, simply destructive and or sad ending. I think you got the "picture"....

Your "cinematic" full of melancholy SC Music-Director,
SF

The time is nigh!

OK, I admit... I made this playlist for my own selfish reasons (I'm a tad OCD; and I thought it would be interesting to see all my solo works organized in one list, in chronological order... just cuz). But that doesn't mean you can't benefit from my weirdness, since I've already done the hard bit. :D

(I plan to do the same with my Remix and Collab collection, so check back here on my repost page for that playlist as well.)

GrevusAnjl (The Whole Ball Of Wax)

2022 Best Playlist

November

SOUL LOSERS, A CREEPY INCOGNITA

Funk Rock Town - Paploviante

[UNDER CONSTRUCTION]

Calm and Steady tracks series no. 325

created 2022/12/07

picture CREDIT:
(c) Dieter Schulten – some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)

HK_Calm-&-Steady_tracks_325

Musical Culture: 15 Momentous new sounds from the SoundCloud community

Lillithe Station

Here we are, in the final hours of 2022. And what an interesting year this has been. If you had asked me my thoughts on the state of the world earlier this year, I probably would have responded "Where are we going? And why are we in this hand basket?" (probably already used that joke. But hey, it's a good one. haha).

But here's something interesting. Over the course of the year, I witnessed something I didn't anticipate; greater kindness and compassion from the average stranger I met while out in the world. Apparently, quite a few of us have decided to be even nicer to each other, as a way of making up for those insistent on bringing about the Doom-a-thon. And that has some intriguing connotations. 

Is it possible that little extra nudge of kindness could have long lasting repercussions? Is there a chance a growing number of compassionate souls could create a tipping point in the world, and create actual positive change? I would certainly like to think so. The sensation has definitely been... hopeful.

Now to wait patiently and see what 2023 has in store for us.

So here it is, my entire collection of solo works for 2022. If you want to hear them in chronological order, this is the place to be. If you're interested in what I've done with other musicians this past year, you can visit my playlist 'GrevusAnjl & Friends (The Complete 2022 Collab & Remix Collection)'. And if you're curious about what I've done in prior years, I have similarly named playlists for those as well.

Massive hugs to my global community of friends. Here's wishing all of you a healthy and positive 2023. :)
- Justin Mackay (GrevusAnjl)

GrevusAnjl (The Complete 2022 Collection)

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

Sometimes the synchronicities come together so perfectly, you can’t help but laugh. I’ve been working on this song for a few weeks now; a piece inspired by a charmingly snarky friend of mine, from my favorite chat group. And on the day I planned to release it, I discover it’s also our host’s birthday. So it is with great excitement that I get to dedicate this quirkiest of songs to our dear friend Eddie Shook; the host of ‘Anything Goes’ (now broadcasting on alt-Thursdays on Mixlr (http://mixlr.com/sleepy-bass-radio/); then uploaded to Mixcloud (https://www.mixcloud.com/DJMenamenasta/)). Thank you Eddie, for 4.5 fantastic years (at least, that’s when I joined in. Haha) of great music; and for introducing me to a wonderful new circle of friends. You truly know how to put together an evocative and entertain show; and draw a kind and friendly audience as well.

Now to share some of the funnest things that have resulted from Eddie’s show over the years, starting with the title of this song… *nudges Janine gently into the spotlight*. Thanks to Eddie's generosity, my music has made an appearance pretty much every week since I discovered ‘Anything Goes’. My songs are usually nestled in between a modern day band emulating the electro sounds of the 80s or 90s, and a band authentically from the 60s or 70s (the show is very diverse, as the title suggests). Two shows ago, as my latest creation was playing, Janine made the comment ‘Your music always has this Subversive Robot Leprechaun element’, and everyone in the chat room loved the comment. After a brief discussion, we concluded… I needed to make that song. And so here it is. And thank you, Janine… for being the impetus behind this one. :)

Next wonderful story. Even before I discovered ‘Anything Goes’, Carlos was already a regular attendee in chat. When I first heard his music, I was honestly overwhelmed. My ears were not prepared for his depth and breadth of instrumental skill, and his time signatures quite simply boggled my mind. But after several shows I began to see the brilliance in the structure; and after several more, I began to ask questions. Carlos is truly generous with his knowledge, and he always takes time to explain musical concepts to me. Just listening to the show, I learned so much about music theory. Recently, Carlos generously offered to teach me some music theory basics (as well as how to actually play piano), and now a whole new phase of my life has begun… at the age of 52. And after just a few lessons, I can now play several musical scales and chords (like the Minor Pentatonic scales, as well as finally understanding that whole Circle of Fifths and Fourths thingy). So thank you, thank you, thank you, my friend. I can’t put into words how exciting this is for me.

And then of course there are all the collaborative projects that have resulted from this show (and the connections that I’ve made). I’m now at 20 collaborations/remixes; all with people I discovered (or actually met) on the show… and it’s a spectacular list: Carlos, Janine, Darren and Kelley (Keldari Station), Johanna (jOjO’Star), Stoney (Stone Catcherye), Jason (Asleep with Headphones and Lazy Dada, and also the generous provider of the Mixlr account), Michael (Think Good Audio), Frank and Kara (Honor in Treason), and Cheryl and Bevan (Vague Notion). I’m honored to have met all these talented musicians, and privileged to have worked with many of them. So… many thanks to all of you as well.

So there you go, Eddie. Thank you for everything. Happy birthday, my friend. I hope you are having a wonderful day today. And I hope this quirky little song puts a smile on your face. I look forward to chatting with you again next Thursday. :)

And for the rest of you SC music lovers, I hope you enjoy ‘Subversive Robot Leprechaun’. :D

WTF! The Musical

Subversive Robot Leprechaun

Ever since my personal discovery of the writings and musings of Terence McKenna in the mid 90’s I have been both fascinated & amused by a hypothesis of his that some have referred to as: The Stoned Ape Theory.

Here is a fun read on it by Kiki Dy.

The Stoned Ape Theory: Pseudoscience or Psychedelic Origin of Modern Man?

Did early humans accelerate evolution by tripping balls on psychedelic mushrooms? One psychonaut ethnobiologist says: absolutely.

Let’s set the scene: 100,000 years ago, in the age before recorded history, our early hominid ancestors started abandoning the forests and traveling across savannahs. As they foraged in new environments, they began evolving faster, cleverer brains that eventually tripled in size. How did they accomplish this? One theory suggests that they unknowingly added psilocybin to their diet and tripped their way to high-level consciousness. 

The Stoned Ape Theory is a hypothesis by one of America’s most influential psychonauts, Terence McKenna. With knowledge of ecology, conservation, and shamanism, McKenna united his interests in his study of psychedelics. McKenna earned his degrees from the University of California-Berkeley’s Tussman Experimental College, and his extensive writings served as some of the West’s first exposure to the psychedelics DMT and ayahuasca. 

Though he died in 2000, McKenna’s lifetime of advocating for the exploration of altered states of mind still influences modern psychonauts today. The Stoned Ape Theory is only one way in which he attempted to shift the world’s view of psychedelics. 

Read more - https://psychedelicspotlight.com/stoned-ape-theory-terence-mckenna-pseudoscience-or-psychedelic-origin-modern-man/

Cover art painting entitled The Stoned Ape Theory by Jim Figora
https://pixels.com/featured/the-stoned-ape-theory-jim-figora.html

Setlist: 

1. Zigoor - Magic Hour (Original Mix) Patronus Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/magic-hour/16679964
2. Jumpstreet - Gourmet Noise (Original Mix) Looney Moon Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/gourmet-noise/16641082
3. Slide, Gigi - Inside Out (Original Mix) Blacklite Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/inside-out/16530081
4. Radikal Moodz, Rugrats - Sweet Disorder (Original Mix) Looney Moon Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/sweet-disorder/16549866
5. Doom's - End Game (Original Mix) Sangoma Records
https://sangomarecs.bandcamp.com/track/end-game
6. Jimi Green - Poke Smot (Original Mix) Looney Moon Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/poke-smot/16671128
7. Hexagon 25 - Game of Nature (Original Mix) Patronus Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/game-of-nature/16679968
8. Cronyx, Braingineers - Cross The Line (Original Mix) Bom Shanka Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/cross-the-line/16611592
9. Oksha - Bakwango (Original Mix) Hekwapi Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/bakwango/16585992
10. Eargazmik - Ephemeral Infinity (Original Mix) Patronus Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/ephemeral-infinity/16679958
11. Corrupt Illusionist, Psykoveda - Indian Ghostbusters (Original Mix) Karmatec Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/indian-ghostbusters/16237288
12. Pantomiman - Liquidazer (Eritas & Terraπ Remix) Root Sector Records
https://rootsectorrec.bandcamp.com/track/pantomiman-liquidazer-eritas-terra-remix-147-2
13. Sense Datum, LowKo - Operation Midnight Climax (Original Mix) Bom Shanka Music
https://www.beatport.com/track/operation-midnight-climax/16611590
14. Loom, Kali Yuga, Tskun - Special Batch (Original Mix) Kupuri Music
https://www.beatport.com/track/special-batch/16217490
15. Dezzert, Igor LSE - Two Angry Beasts (Original Mix) SquareLab Music
https://www.beatport.com/track/two-angry-beasts/16317641
16. Act One - From Whence They Came (Original Mix) Bom Shanka Music
https://www.beatport.com/track/from-whence-they-came/16611591
17. Jimi Green - No Holds Barred (Original Mix) Looney Moon Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/no-holds-barred/16671131

Stoned Ape Theory | 148 - 151 BPM

I’m honoured to take part in a fifth collaboration with the amazing Torbjørn and Jimmy. A development of a Torbjørn demo, this one is a straightforward, no nonsense rocker, play it loud.

Credits:-

Torbjørn:- Musical composition, Hammond Organ, Organ, String Synth, Bass, Drums, Percussion. https://soundcloud.com/tobbenv

Jimmy:- Lyrics, Vocal composition, Vocals. https://soundcloud.com/j-rivas

Dairv:- Guitars, Production, Mix, Mastering, Cover Art.

Mean Streets (Torbjørn Vagle  - Jimmy Rivas - Dairv Dubbleyew)

Terra Incognita

Music & Piano: Jan Schonander

Got in my head that I wanted to play something with a little staccato and this is what came out. Also thought it would be a good idea to do all four seasons and recruited three pianists to complete the cycle. Delighted that Debra Buesking agreed to take on summer and here is a link to her wonderful interpretation:
https://soundcloud.com/debra_buesking/summer-interrupted-c/s-6ix0O3wrxbm

Two additional Soundcloud artists have agreed to tackle Fall and Winter and when their inspiration results in a track the links will be here too. I have also put together a playlist where all four tracks eventually will be in a collection. 
https://soundcloud.com/thegats/sets/four-seasons-interrupted/s-A8Hi6t3VNkV?si=a7457f3de6a241c3a68fc7f30c86a64c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

I spent seventeen long winters in Stockholm. Funnily enough the most challenging season to me was always spring with all the false starts and long hiatuses. By the time it’s May and you can reasonably expect some warmish weather (defined as over 50F) it inevitably snows and destroys your planned weekend bike ride, or maybe you just have to keep your down jacket in the closet a few more weeks and leave your lighter clothes at the back of the closet. Of course, spring is the beginning of a period of more fun and games. Hopefully you can hear the pull between spring trying to break through and winter lingering on in this music.

This is a performance with no post recording edits. It is entirely in Gm except for 1 note intended to denote a dissonant interruption. I wonder who can locate that B.

Spring Interrupted

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

Latin, literally ‘not having control of one's mind’.

If there was ever a time in my life when I questioned the sanity of the world, this would be it. So many things are not working; and so many people in power seem to want to keep it that way. How does one maintain hope (and provide others hopeful ideas), when the daily news tells such a different story? At what point do the hopeful messages just feel out of touch, rather than helpful?

Bo Burnham’s comedy special ‘Inside’ (on Netflix, but you can find several skits on YouTube as well) should be recommended viewing for all human beings right now. It’s a brilliantly insightful and snarky view of the world we live in, and a candid peek into his struggles facing that world. Half charming, half alarming… he is unapologetic and razor sharp in how he interprets the modern age. Here’s a line from one of the opening songs that really hit home for me:

"The more I look, the more I see nothing to joke about. Is comedy over? Should I leave you alone? Cause really who's gonna go for joking at a time like this? Should I be joking at a time like this? I wanna help to leave this world better than I found it. And I fear that comedy won't help, and the fear is not unfounded."

This so accurately summarizes how I feel right now. Is what I’m doing helping? Or does (you pick the hot topic driving you nuts at the moment) seem so out of control, that I seem out of touch with reality… trumpeting loving and hopeful messages in the face of the chaos? 

In the end, I feel there are only two paths available to us at any given time; activity and inactivity. I don’t know that the specific activity matters as much as the drive and purpose behind that activity. I suspect the point is simply to do anything positive that tells the universe where your heart and intent are focused. The alternative… inactivity probably looks a lot like freezing in your tracks, getting lost in fear (or anger, which I consider a sub-category of fear)… and refusing to (or feeling like you can’t) move forward. It’s pretty easy to imagine how that energy won’t be helping anyone… especially you.

So maybe it’s as simple as just doing something that seems meaningful to you. Maybe that means protesting. Or donating to causes that align with your values. It might be conserving water, limiting waste, and recycling. Perhaps it’s providing your services and skills to someone in need; or simply smiling at someone as you pass them on the street. And it can also take the form of artistic and creative expression; a valuable offering for people in need of evocative images, sounds and ideas. All of these things hold power. And all are important in my mind. So rather than questioning whether we’re doing the right things, or enough of the right things… maybe we just need to follow our hearts (not our minds), and see where that leads us. Our hearts already seem to know us better than we know ourselves anyway. Let’s try trusting that little fellow, and see where it takes us.

I hope you enjoy my latest sonic adventure, ‘Non Compos Mentis’. :)

Non Compos Mentis

“When looking through the spiritual eye, or the third eye encased within the human mind, one can see vividly beyond the ken of human eyesight, beyond the material atom, and into the future, thereby transcending the limitations of time and space.”

- Alice Coltrane

Higher state of consciousness: how Alice Coltrane finally got her dues
(Story Link)https://www.theguardian.com/music/2017/may/05/alice-coltrane-turiyasangitananda-higher-state-of-consciousness

All tracks purchased from www.beatport.com, www.bandcamp.com, or provided directly by the artist or label.

Cover art entitled: Silence Seekers by Cameron Gray  
 https://parablevisions.com

And as always, a deep gratitude for all of the immensely talented artists showcased here in my DJ mix.

Mixing decks used to perform this set: Pioneer XDJ-XZ.  
https://www.pioneerdj.com/en-us/product/all-in-one-system/xdj-xz/black/overview/

1. Psydewise, Shadow Shaman, TWiGGER - Chimp Chowmein (Original Mix) Forestdelic Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/chimp-chowmein/16441816
2. Xed - Distorted Dream (Original Mix) PsynOpticz Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/distorted-dream/16847287
3. Shred'er, Dezzert - Addicted to Bugs (Original Mix) Looney Moon Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/addicted-to-bugs/16720938
4. Dribble - Golden Cobra (Original Mix) Yokshaa Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/golden-cobra/16914319
5. Jumpstreet, Mavzy - New Kall (Original Mix) Digital Shamans Records
beatport.com/track/new-kall/16487427
6. Whiteloop - Gravity Keys (Original Mix) Patronus Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/gravity-keys/16679970
7. Swell, Ghost Noize - Cognitive Test Feat. Ghost Noize (Original Mix) Blacklite Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/cognitive-test-feat-ghost-noize/16815433
8. Dendrophile - Holocene Hallucinations (Original Mix) Transubtil Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/holocene-hallucinations/16769967
9. Zzbing - Six Trillion Things (Original Mix) Hadra Records
https://hadrarecords.bandcamp.com/track/zzbing-six-trillion-things
10. Radikal Moodz - Ground Zero (Original Mix) Looney Moon Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/ground-zero/16549846
11. Psycho Noise - Forces of the Nature (Original Mix) Patronus Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/forces-of-the-nature/16679956
12. Vibrant, Spirit Shifter - Tricky Dealer (Original Mix) PsynOpticz Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/tricky-dealer/16847291
13. Act One - Zero Day (Original Mix) Root Sector Records
https://rootsectorrec.bandcamp.com/track/act-one-zero-day-149-2
14. Synthetik Chaos - N'importe quoi (Original Mix) Bom Shanka Music
https://www.beatport.com/track/nimporte-quoi/16611586
15. Oksha, Mavzy - Mexcalink (Original Mix) Digital Shamans Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/mexcalink/16487431
16. ADAY, Z3nbugs - Corrupt Society (Original Mix) Digital Shamans Records
https://www.beatport.com/track/corrupt-society/16809627

Beyond the Material Atom | 148 - 150 BPM

Featuring a Squier Telecaster cranked to 11, plus a rock organ, together with symphonic touches.

© 2022 Dairv Dubbleyew

The End of the Day

Composed & Performed by Chris Dargay
E.O.S ~ 2022
For Mike

Desert Walk 3

We've Only Just Begun - Carpenters | Cover by TexMex Shaman & REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | New Music by TMS | Vocals by REKHA at IYERN [Fe] RECORDS 

Vocals: Recorded & Performed, initial Mixing by REKHA at IYERN [Fe] RECORDS in CANADA
New Music: Composed & Produced, final Mixing & Mastering by Texmex Shaman in USA

Cover Art Design - Graphics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] 

My whole life I've worshipped Karen Carpenter's impeccable voice, her elegant technique and so much more...my dream to sing this gorgeous song ever since I was a kid finally came true here. Thank You Dearest Stephen for your diamond guitars, your sound-art music, I mean just everything, our friendship & beyond...tears streaming down my face! May God Bless Us, Our Music, Our Friends and Fans and Everyone Always via our precious We've Only Just Begun XOXOXO

TMS's We've Only Just Begun, The magical guitar Intro here: https://soundcloud.com/texmex-shaman/weve-only-just-begun-or-whatever

Cover of We've Only Just Begun by the Carpenters
Songwriters: Paul Williams / Roger Nichols
Made popular by the Carpenters
Vocals - Rekha Iyern [Fe]
The rest - TMS

Lyrics
We've only just begun to live
White lace and promises
A kiss for luck and we're on our way
(We've only begun)
Before the risin' sun, we fly
So many roads to choose
We'll start out walkin' and learn to run
(And yes, we've just begun)
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watchin the signs along the way
Talkin' it over, just the two of us
Workin' together day to day
Together
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
(And yes, we've just begun)
Sharing horizons that are new to us
Watchin' the signs along the way
Talkin' it over, just the two of us
Workin' together day to day
Together
Together
And when the evening comes, we smile
So much of life ahead
We'll find a place where there's room to grow
And yes, we've just begun

Vocals: Recorded & Performed, initial Mixing by REKHA at IYERN [Fe] RECORDS in CANADA
New Music: Composed & Produced, final Mixing & Mastering by Texmex Shaman in USA

Cover Art Design - Graphics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] 




M Wed Oct 12th 2022 - ojb39

Give It Up

We've Only Just Begun

We've Only Just Begun - Carpenters | Cover by TexMex Shaman & REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | Ballad ROCK

Rapture - Music & Vocal Improv's by REKHA IYERN [Fe]

Cover Art Design - Photos, Self Portrait, Solarium Lights & Graphics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe]

Compose & Produced, Recorded & Performed, Mixed & Mastered at IYERN [Fe] Reocords in CANADA.

A song about how the Queen is ever so proud and endlessly intoxicated...she is in a state of elated-ecstasy because of the miraculous fact that her King is a Good King, born to instil goodness on earth and beyond.  She will follow her Good King until the end of time...She has nothing but deep spiritual soul to soul devotion-admiration for her one and only beautiful King & of course the feelings dwell inside her, the passion fire never ending but rather only escalating. The almighty Lord Shiva says destruction will never win! One could believe that Shiva is King and his loyal goddess wife-is Parvati Queen. Hope you all enjoy this cosmic number!


Rapture - REKHA IYERN FE Ambient M7 Trk +4.0db Vol +0.0db WAV

Trailokya

RAPTURE

RAPTURE - Music & Vocal Improv's - REKHA IYERN [Fe] | Electro Space Dance

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

This song is meant to feel a little off kilter. It represents my core concerns about *points to pretty much everything*. But I hope it also gives a sense of someone standing tall, and showing strength and courage in the face of the many hands pushing them down.

I’ve been wondering how the final chapter of this ‘Siren’ trilogy would play out. I knew I would know when the time arrived… and it just did. 

The final chapter turns out to be the story of one of my amazing daughters; and her bravery in the face of a dark moment.

Today a stranger entered my daughter’s work space (an ‘open campus’ college), and began helping himself to things laying around the office (packages, books, and other things of potential value)… He did this in front of everyone onsite, acting aggressive when questioned, and had a bulge under his shirt that unfortunately looked like he might be carrying a gun or other possible weapon (this is not confirmed; just suspected).

Have you ever experienced a moment when your instincts screamed ’this just turned dangerous!!’ This was the visible mood of every employee who was paying attention. Tension (and fears) rose immediately.

And here’s where the moment of truth happens…

Several of the employees were on their way out of the office to attend a meeting (most were grateful for the excuse to leave). But my daughter (also expected to be at the meeting, and uncomfortably tagging along) realized things were not sitting well with her. She couldn’t help but feel like she was leaving the others in danger. And in a moment of loving clarity… she ran back to the other co-workers… to make sure everyone was ok.

Now if that isn’t an act of selfless courage, I don’t know what is. A genuine peek into a person’s true character… when the cards are on the table. And I am so profoundly honored that she is my daughter.

Both of my daughters have grown into unbelievably special women; both have so much to offer this world. They stay strong, in the face of all the rapidly resurfacing oppression. And they do this on the days when I can’t. I admire them more than words can describe.

Folks, I just want to present the possibility that not seeing women as equals (from the very beginning) is perhaps the original shortcoming of the human race. And currently, we’re getting a painful insight into just how those archaic thinkers plan to keep things running into the future. Something in ‘civilization’ prioritized brute strength and control over love and compassion; and that might prove to be our downfall. But it is also something we can still correct.

For the time being, women will remain elevated even more so in my eyes. You will always have my respect for everything you have endured, while somehow continuing to be the loving voices we all need right now. 

I hope you enjoy the finale of my Siren trilogy… ‘Siren’s Epiphany’ :)

Siren's Epiphany

A video ... https://www.instagram.com/p/CkdW47YAl1Y/

On We Go Regardless

Beyzet - Dreams

Music & Evil Laughing: Jan Schonander

Sometimes it's good to just go with the flow. For classical fans this is yet another Chopin derivative.

It could also be called "The Post-apocalyptic Celebration Of The Final Victory Of The Vampires"

The Triumphant Yet Somewhat Creepy Shortish Interlude

Pierre Bordetti productions (c) 10/2022.
Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Pierre Bordetti

---------- My Bubble -----------

Let the desire rise in you,
let your feelings grow inside you,

clear your mind of your nightmares,
and now open your soul and your heart,

get drunk with joy and good wine,
you will find peace and this great light,

build your bubble and stay by fire,
winters set in for a long time,

build your bubble and stay by fire,
winters set in for a long time,

My Bubble

Forgiveness Dub

Night Drives

1982

Another track done with the remarkable https://soundcloud.com/nakedverse soon to be featured on an unfinished E.P. we are working on. you will always hear it here first. This is a song , a positive outlook about the future of humanity.
Lyrics:-
Are we in the wilderness
As we search for happiness
Is confusion on the menu
As we choose our daily venues
We're bolder and older
And love is something else
The main thing's the right thing to do
It always helps

The twilight between times
Is something to embrace
Before change happens
And everything's replaced
Bye Bye, Bye Bye Youth
Bye Bye, Bye Bye Youth

When life seems to take its toll
And you can't get on a roll
There's a million different people
Having other such upheaval
Who told you , consoled you
That this is all you get
It's time to , define you
Think what you'll create 

The twilight between times
Is something to embrace
Before change happens
And everything's replaced
Bye Bye, Bye Bye Youth
Bye Bye, Bye Bye Youth

It's gonna be so good
Better than before

C'mon out the wilderness
You can find your happiness
With no confusion on the menu 
As you change your daily venues
We're bolder and older
And love is something else
The main thing's the right thing to do
It always helps

The twilight between times
Is something to embrace
Before change happens
And everything's replaced
Bye Bye, Bye Bye Youth
Bye Bye, Bye Bye Youth

Nakedverse/ winkandwoo 2022

Bye Bye Youth

Bye Bye Youth - Nakedverse & winkandwoo

Indie psych shoe gazing ambient dub.  (guitars,nic.)

Faithful love (collab) nic

There are times in our life when we  reflect through our thoughts.
Our Souls are the platforms that harbour these thoughts, emotions and desires.
I recently experienced these moments, which inspired this track.
I hope this music will take you through the same journey.
Composition, piano, 
midi (guitar,celo and choir)

our Souls in Solitude

(Free WAV Download available here under '••• More'; and eventually, as part of a future solo album)

Good morning my SC friends. 

So… this is now a thing I created. o.o

Turns out, I had a few pints of bitter ennui that were about to expire (hidden in the wine cellar of my soul). And rather than letting it go to waste, I decided to uncork the whole lot. 

Needless to say, it proved quite fumigating. And when I woke from the haze and daze of the experience… this track was the surprising end result of breathing in those iffy gasses. 

All snark aside, it was actually quite cathartic, creating something so… apocalyptic (for me). My wife and I have always laughed at the fact that, even though I was a huge fan of industrial/goth (Front 242, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, etc.) in my youth… my personal creations surprisingly never went that dark. ‘Blues Clues does a cover of Bauhaus’ was about as close as I could get.

But over the last few years, my headspace has changed a wee bit (and I’m sure many of you are in the same boat). It’s as if the happier sounds seem a little out of touch with reality these days. And I’m not saying I don’t want to return to those spaces ever again. But I am discovering that my music flows more naturally, if I honor whatever comes of it (rather than trying to run everything through the taffy pull of insincere chipperness).

So I guess the moral of this story might be… if you are feeling stressed/depressed/angry/afraid, those emotions provide a great opportunity for growth, if you channel them into something creative. Nothing helps me process my emotions better than a deep dive into self reflective writing, or creating smart-ass art, or sculpting a song with some sharper edges. It’s like the old saying goes… if you don’t go within, you go without. And oppressed and buried feelings and emotions will only fester over time. Plus, it’s amazing how often that self-made monster in the closet turns out to be nothing more than a giant dust bunny… when you shine a light on it.

I hope you enjoy my latest, and perhaps darkest (and we’re talking ‘SpongeBob does a cover of Skinny Puppy’ dark) offering, ‘WTF! The Musical’. :)

[Oh, and another tip of the hat to my dear friend Carlos. I was able to make good use of my Major Blues Scales lessons here. Thank you muchly. :D]

She was a widow South of Memphis way  
In a small town in an outback bay  
She minded her own business  
She asked for no forgiveness  
 
Her husband left his brother’s house  
He left as quiet as a mouse  
One night around midnight  
With the stars shining bright  

Chorus

He was never seen again  
Though he had committed no sin  
He was never seen again  
Seen again
 
Many suspected a dark man in an alley  
Who did not belong in that valley  
Others thought the wife surely was involved  
But the crime was never resolved  
 
There was not proof nor charges pressed  
Though police searched and did their best  
Many said the dark man guilty  
And showed him no pity

Chorus
 
Bridge

Went out West to start a new life  
Lived a life full of worry and strife  
Changed his name and his identity  
Tried to become a nonentity  
  
Thirty years later the body was found  
Laying in some forest ground  
The evidence was irrefutable  
None could argue it was inscrutable  
 
They all knew the wife did the deed  
She hid the body and did it with speed  
But those in the know would not give up  
They were convinced that she was culprit 



Went home and drink some mead  
Forgot about it as she was freed  

Someone many suspected was the culprit  
Was sent to prison because she was it

This song is loosely based on this story:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/widow-charged-three-decades-after-husbands-body-found-beheaded/ar-AAZ6s5e

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/french-authorities-charge-widow-30-years-husband's-body

You can find music by Dave Cooper here:  https://soundcloud.com/warfydave

Never Seen Again (Cooper/Lockhart Collaboration)

Brian Butts - Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Master Mix
https://soundcloud.com/brian-butts-565934842

Cosmic Keanu - Vocals, Lyrics

Lyrics:
Brood of vipers
Flee the wrath
Dig into the earth

In the undercroft
Crawl on your belly,
naked mole rats
Bringing hell to earth
No sense left
Who do you think you are?
Who made you God
Only in your head!
All you really are
All you’ll ever be
Crawling in the dark
Is a mole rat!

Brood of vipers
Flee the wrath
Dig into the earth

In the undercroft
Crawl on your belly,
naked mole rats
Bringing hell to earth!

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation%206&version=KJV

Undercroft (Brian Butts feat. Cosmic Keanu)

A Collaboration with the multi- talented United Duality, Please go and visit his page if you are looking for inspiring natural and slightly theatrical songs :-
https://soundcloud.com/united-duality
LYRICS:-
If this world was to show you freedom
Would you take it if it shined like a light
Or would you choose to stay prisoner, captive
In this illusion of a life
Have you set your boundaries , borders
Do you know where your heart lies

Do we change the world 
With our hearts and minds
Can we make it better
Can we change perception 
Can we turn the tide

I only hope that we can come together
I see lots of hope but we don’t come together, no no no no

What do we need to turn the tide

Do we change the world 
With our hearts and minds
Can we make it better
Can we change perception 
Can we turn the tide

If this world was to show you freedom
Would you take it if it shined like a light
Or would you choose to stay prisoner, captive
In this illusion of a life
Have you set your boundaries , borders
Do you know what it takes to turn the tide



United Duality / winkandwoo 2022

Turn The Tide - United Duality Ft. winkandwoo

Funk Rock Town / Paploviante 2022
Paploviante Slap Bass, Music, Picture and Mix Mastering

Purple Microdot---Released 11/13/22
To me the best part is art —-so draw your own conclusions
A Kaleidoscope filled with hope ——-not illusions
Color in each track ————-just to keep you grooving
Glitter fills the Road—-street rhythms keep you moving

If you don’t know —-here you go 
but keep it on the down low 
my minds corrupt ——but whose mind is not
acid drop—— old-school hip-hop 
baseline—-roof top ——gonna rip —this track up
Full-blown goosebumps —when I hear a beat drop
from the bottom to the top —desire goes nonstop 
going without knowing —but it has to be done 
Raw yet polish —-and created for fun
 
Chorus
Guitar riffs and jazz lines ——like rainbows and sunshine
No limits no guidelines——I’ll start off with a peace sign
don’t even try to undermine——Or I’ll peal back your hairline —
Love it when my stars align——You know I’mer get mine
Feeding off the sound like a starving vampire 
music in my blood turns a spark into fire
The progeny of lyrics—-rhythm tunes—-desire
Made to Pierce your soul ——like a suit of Bob-wire
A suit of Bob-wire

Hang tight and ride this storm of ——forget me Nut
Left-brain—right track—call it —-purple microdot
And you know I’ll be here—— from —-time to time
Fucking with your mind ————at the drop of a dime
Underground—-under the tongue—-paint a mental picture
yo—you’ll never really know when the acids gonna hit ya
And you know that I’m truly a  part of you——so That suit is gonna fit ya

----------Chorus-------

God status—-here we go at last—-
from the bottom to the top —break that hour glass——
So why you think your teeth shattering ———so damn fast
It a personal experience—-a one man class
No sleep for those who know ———-the afterglow 
Are Y’all ready for the show…..
no malice establish—-and it’s hitting on the spot
a God’s made —-to love it all——-that—— purple microdot


This that aftershock—-Tha aftershock—-Tha aftershock
From the acid drop ———Mine corrupt 
time stop ———-brain cells begin to pop 
bottom to the top ——a mental——hotspot 
Mesmerizing sound —-kicking kilowatts ——kilowatts ——kilowatts
of purple microdot 
hip-hop Woodstock ——hip-hop Woodstock ——-hip-hop Woodstock

Ian Greaves

Purple Microdot

Sie lächelt

NEIL YOUNG ONCE SAID IN A RECENT INTERVIEW, "DON'T TRY" WHEN REFERENCING MAKING MUSIC, HE SAID WHEN YOU TRY, YOU ALREADY DEFEATED THE WHOLE PURPOSE, INSTEAD, HE SAID, LET THE SOUNDS COME OUT OF YOUR HEAD UNFILITERED AS POSSIBLE OR SOMETHING TO THAT EFFECT...EITHER WAY, I LOVED IT AND HE IS ONE OF MY HEROES AND NOT JUST MUSICALLY...THIS TUNE HERE IS FUCKING WILD AND AT SAME TIME INTENSE, IF YOU REALLY LISTEN TO THE NARRATOR THROUGHOUT, HE IS SAYING SOME PRETTY FREAKY SHIT....BIG LOVE TO ALL...ALWAYS AND IN ALLLLL WAYS///////ROOTS!!!

SIMULTANEOUS MULTIPLE FREQUENCIES OF DISTINCTION

RANDOM SIGHTINGS Open Collaboration from IPG1
Verses: Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/random-sightings-vocals-92-bpm
Music, Production and Arrangement: Lillithe
Verses:
Here we go with these lyrics ——chill out feel the hype 
this is what I’m thinking while I’m spitting— flames from the mic
It’s long overdue ———so hang tight ——-it’s alright
Some new sound bytes coming through——at the speed of light
38 degrees Celsius ——- converted to Fahrenheit 
That 100 degrees of heat——but don’t swear it —-it’s alright
Explosive on contact——like——a falling meteorite
could be wrong ——could be right ——but—— I bet you’ll see Tha light (delight)
🎵No limits no hangups ———no safety nets 
think it—- plan and do it ——with no regrets 
not the last brushstroke —-cause the paint still wet 
creating something out of nothing —-is the art outlet🎵
If I gotta do it all ——-then I’m gonna do it my way
I can’t answer every call—— but I bet someone will pay 
seems like just another wall—- can’t say that’s OK 
Wreck em all big and small —-black and white is just all gray 
if I gotta take the fall—— gonna keep it real all day 
so don’t try to break my balls —-and that’s needless to say
got the mic step on—-combination weapon 
let the legend get on—-data mining brainstorm
anytime I come on—-dropping gems is the norm
feel the vibe transform—-born to win —move on
———if I do it —-I’ve gotta do it my way
—-throwing—down as always——- it’s my mainstay
murdering tracks —with each word——that—— I —-say—-
dividends adding up——————————-for a big payday
maniac— —-————-floating —flowing—like a manta-ray 
—-and if———they love it ———-I guess that—I’ll stay
for a while—putting styles—-on display—-
not stressing rhymes ——cause the——-rhythm’s —hitting———all day

Random Sightings - IPG1 & Lillithe

Lyrics, vocals: https://soundcloud.com/modesaboutme & https://soundcloud.com/themysteriousdecibel

Music, production: RUIZZOIDMAN

PARENTAL ADVISORY (with Modes About Me & The Mysterious Decibel)

Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by
Carlos Vivanco

Bombay Slumberland

Culture Shock

EP - Cosmic Caesars Lost In Space By Computer Mistake

FFFQ - Liberty Maps

El extraño espacio

Tbilisi

Notes Upon A Late-Autumn Road Trip

Artwork by Nyxone_aka_Deestop1c ▼ https://www.instagram.com/nyxone_aka_deestop1c/

Edited by D#27

The Last Call

Lost

Cold

Future Scourge! - "End Of Message"

Track shows a very delicate theme and a quite hard-riffed part, both alternating and finally flowing up to an endless symphonic dream (words are half a poem I wrote previously (not these, but lyrics below)).

Letra  /  Translated lyrics:

No despiertes (Sólo un sueño)  /  Don’t you wake up (Only a dream)

No... despierta... no... no despiertes  /  No ... wake up ... no ... don’t you wake up
no, cuidado... no despiertes, na na na na na...  /  no, take care ... don’t you wake up, na na na na na…
... despierta al fin y date cuenta  /  ... wake up at last and realize
de que todo ha sido un sueño, na na na na na...  /  everything has been a dream, na na na na na...

Una vez más, nervios y resentimiento,  /  Once again, nerves and resentment,
todo en mi vida es sueño, sólo ha sido eso.  /  everything in my life is a dream, it has only been so.

Y de nuevo, con el tiempo,  /  And again, with time,
incubando un nuevo sueño,  /  incubating a new dream,
me voy hundiendo en mis propios brazos,  /  I am sinking in my own arms,
me acuno, me canto y me voy acostumbrando...  /  cradle myself, sing to myself and get used...

Otro escenario, otros personajes,  /  Another stage, other characters,
la misma historia, na na na na na...  /  the same story, na na na na na...
que durará un día, un milenio,  /  which will last one day, a millenium,
toda mi vida, na na na na na...  /  all my life, na na na na na...

Pero sin duda vendrán a despertarme  /  But undoubtedly the laughs of people
las risas de la gente, alguna tarde.  /  will come to wake me up, any evening.

Y entonces, con miedo...  /  And then, fearfully...

No... despierta… no… no despiertes (…)  /  No ... wake up ... no ... don’t you wake up (…)

No despiertes (Sólo un sueño)

(Jan 9th, 2025) Just a quick message to let you know I'm not going to be active here for a while. If you need to reach me, you can always message me at GrevusAnjl@mac.com. 
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Welcome to my sonic playground. I don't consider myself a skilled musician. I just sculpt sounds to quiet my mind... often with surprising and humorous results. Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed your visit. :)