The lyrics create a sensual and sensory environment, great imagery, stunning singer too. Lovely work

As a life long underwater guy (in more ways than one!), I much appreciate this. And you two have made it sound very good!

Wonderful track! The melody is exquisite!

Scott's Support 3

Each of us has somebody up there whom we miss...

Not everyone is worth missing, but missing someone is hard for all. I miss you.
To make the pain lighter, one should learn from childhood to value everyone in their life to the fullest.
We indeed miss the most those we too often take for granted. At least I do.
Everyone is missing someone they somehow thought would never go away, or at least not so soon.
Experiencing the hurt, the loss is also a stroke of luck. Because it means I loved you.
Find the hope to see you again and the courage to keep memories present.

Backing vocalist - Hana Pavšič (@hana-pav-i)
Mixed and mastered by A7 Recording Studio (@a7-recording-studio, www.a7recordingstudio.com)
Produced by Blaž Pavšič

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Quiet selfish man

This song's aesthetics were vaguely inspired by @holidaysintheusa  more spacey/ambient songs as well as these two videos:
https://youtu.be/i41mDWwydxo
https://youtu.be/Vmz-yFfkgdU

Be sure to check 'em out when you get the chance. 

The big cover art is by Małgorzata Lapsa-Malawska - Pretty badass in our opinion.

Anyway, thematically, it's about empathy. I don't think there is enough space to fully explain how we perceive this topic. But the story is specifically about how blind empathy can bite you in the ass if you're feeling empathy for a "monster", i.e. sociopath. Think "Red Riding Hood". 

Because these "monsters" will manipulate you into believing that they are  harmless and will cry begging for help and/or your empathy, and for you to understand and forgive all of the horrors they inflict on others, when in reality it's nothing but a ruse to reel you into their manipulation and inflict those horrors on you. 

In the real world, the story's situation can take many forms. At a personal level, most people have, or will be led on and manipulated by a sociopath. If you zoom out, however, there have been hundreds of studies that show that certain positions of power in our world are particularly attractive to sociopaths, simply because of the nature of the job. Politicians, CEOs, Surgeons, Police Officers, Preachers, etc... All these jobs have extreme levels of influence in the world we live in, and are all plagued by people who will go to extreme lengths to come out on top in every situation. But those, everyone knows about, and stands guard against the possibility of a monster among those. But, what about the downtrodden? The ones who appear weak? The ones that don't seem to have any influence whatsoever? Could these groups also have monsters among their ranks? If they do, only our empathy for their struggle is what empowers them and gives them the influence that every monster so intensely desires.

Why would Red Riding Hood consider the poor wolf a monster if it's just a sweet old lady?

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Took the wrong turn 
Hiking in the woods
I do feel safe, but should head home soon

Faded song of birds
Fly towards the moon
For my own sake, I should head home soon

Silence ain't the word
Empathy was not my cure
I've strayed too far from my little commune

Faced now with a choice
To mend a mind's detours
I strained too hard, I should head home soon


In cold winds
Herald the silence of night
Cold winds
Speak in words of delight


I hear crying
Could it be infant? A child?
In distress? Alas...
Stuck in these woods, even I'm Oppressed 


I walk towards the sound
If anything, I'll help
It's already implied what this path entails

I'm here after all
And I know this path so well
I'm already inclined to what lies in it's trail


Strong winds
Bring the loudest invites
But no wind
Now even the owls gone quiet


I hear grunts
What is it? I can tell it is no child
Disguised, it was lies
Alone in these woods, Monsters, too, can cry


[Bridge]


And so I see how I was wrong
Betrayed by my own heart
I hoped to see the Light, instead I find the Dark

Monsters too do beg for life
But only once they've been caught
I can't bear to describe what I found in the Dark


I squint
To see the coldest of eyes
In a pool of red
Here, even the Devil is pale white


///////////MAY 2025

Monsters, Too, Can Cry

We need to stop giving pieces of our lives to people who don't deserve them.
Dobbiamo smettere di dare pezzi della nostra vita a persone che non li meritano.

The Undertaking - Red Line

brave

Strange Love

Due to ill health not able to improve this further at the moment.  A little demo..

Produced and written by Sarah Paradise-Brown

Through valleys deep and mountains high
I've wandered paths beneath the sky
With every stumble
I rise again
Embracing joy
Facing pain

Oh the road may twist and turn
But in my heart there's always a burn for
Every shadow
There's a light
Tracing the dreams
That take to flight

In rivers wide and oceans vast
I find my strength my shadows cast
Each lesson learned
A precious gem
With open arms
I greet them all again

Oh the road may twist and turn
But in my heart there's always a burn for
Every shadow
There's a light
Tracing the dreams
That take to flight

Instrumental

Through desert winds and forests old
I've braved the night defied the cold
With every fear
My purpose grew
A deer appeared
And bade me through

Oh the road may twist and turn
But in my heart there's always a burn for
Every shadow
There's a light
Tracing the dreams
That take to flight 

By silent shores and storm tossed seas
I prayed for hope on bended knees
Two dolphins leapt
Beneath the moon
Its joyful dance
A healing tune
 
Oh the road may twist and turn
But in my heart
There's always a burn for
Every storm that comes my way
I stand my ground
I choose to stay

The Road

A special thanks to the Miami Rap Team section 1 for her performance on this song. Great message and well done guys, thanks, Keep going.
Composition, production and sound engineering: Carlos R
Instruments: Roland Juno D6 keyboard, loops and soundpools

For more details visit my website www.carlosrodrigues.ch

Stay who you been

A delicate piano piece inspired by the quiet beauty of roses—fragile, resilient, and always reaching for the light. Roses is an invitation to pause, reflect, and find grace in small moments.

Roses

At the beginning of the journey through the 22 stations or cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot deck, the Fool steps off a cliff into the complete unknown. This is exactly what it feels like to be beginning this series of 22 music tracks for me.... but I'm hopeful it will be a fun and interesting journey!  

I'm very grateful to Andreas Pirner (@APi_ZZ) for providing such a beautiful and appropriate design framework for each of the covers, and for his ever helpful advice on sound quality and mixing.

0. The Fool

no king of mine

Music, mix & lyrics Guiville
Vocals Oksana
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Tangled in the quiet,
The world is made of glass,
Moving like a memory,
Through moments that won’t pass.
Colours bleed in slow collapse,
Weightless in the blue,
Every sound is distant now,
Like echoes falling through.

I feel underwater,
Drifting in the dark,
Breathing in the silence
Like it’s tearing me apart.
No one sees me sinking,
No one hears the sound,
Of a heart that beats
Where light can’t reach the ground.

Streetlights bend like willow trees,
In currents made of time,
Your name dissolves inside my chest,
But never leaves my mind.
My voice is just a ripple now,
It never makes it far,
Just slips beneath the surface,
Like we forgot who we are.

I feel underwater,
Lost inside the grey,
Swallowed by the stillness
That never floats away.
No one sees me falling,
No one knows I’m here,
Just a shadow flickering
In tides that disappear.

Can you feel me through the shimmer?
Can you pull me to the light?
Or am I meant to fade forever,
In this slow and silent night?

I’m underwater…
But maybe that’s alright.
The deeper I go,
The less I need the sky.

Underwater with You

In this track in my series inspired by the journey of the Fool in the Tarot deck, The Emperor describes the profoundly deep and vital relationship between the ruler of day, the male principle,  and the ruler of night, the female principle, i.o.w. the harmony of the creator with the creatrix that the whole creation depends upon.

4. The Emperor

What's more important: empathy or the cash? "North Dallas Blues" is a modern-day blues, a unique fusion of elegant chamber pop and raw, narrative hip-hop that explores the universal choice between survival and the soul.

This song was born from a place of deep respect. It was inspired by the powerful story and authentic voice of the incredible North Dallas artist, Kartel Don. We see this as an artistic dialogue, an attempt to bridge two different worlds with one shared human story.

This is a DEMO VERSION. A work in progress. As we develop this track, we'd love to build it with our community. Let us know what you think in the comments. What does this song make you feel? Your feedback is a crucial part of this creative process.

North Dallas Blues (DEMO)

Starlight Road (별빛 길)

Dreamy. Psychedelic. Soulful. It's the kind of music that washes over you like a warm tide, pulling you into a hazy, sun-drenched daze. This is indie-pop with a cosmic twist, blending shimmering synths and reverb-soaked guitars with a smooth, soulful groove. It’s perfect for late-night drives, lazy Sunday afternoons, or anytime you want to get lost in a soundscape that's both melancholic and uplifting.

Spotify

Didn’t Hurt

Retired the beginning of 2023. Been writing music seriously for about six years. Thanks for listening - and sharing!

Solo artist/producer from Swindon, UK - dabbling in sounds while others sing. No idea what I’m doing 😉. Love to all who listen, comment, and repost! x
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音楽は楽しいです

Underwater with You

Guiville

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