yes I love soundcloud for that kind of thing that it offers :))

Such a buzz when you first start, so many amazing diverse people, life changing site, nice to hear you here :)

That climb 'out' is hard,but your music is a legacy of your inner strength Ian! Sometimes ,grappling with those dark recesses can be painful,but I have two mottos -the point of power is in the PRESENT moment and it is ALWAYS the present moment. Plus,you CAN't reason with unreasonableness. Peace and light to you Ian! and maybe a collabora one day!! :)) Inspiring Ian,Mighty Melvin!!Ha! 

Oh this was wonderful to hear you story Ian.  I find it so interesting, as I had never heard of soundcloud until I entered here a year ago in that Christmas song contest too, and after am finding just what you have, (though not prolific as you, just rolling slowly along)...  You are a Hero!!  ( I have hearing loss to in one ear even after surgery)  but headphones work....  This was an awesome presentation, you are an inspiration!! :)))

I love your description of SoundCloud... I share your sentiments... admire the creative & collaborative atmosphere on the cloud...always a fan of your work!

Introducing the SoundCloud Heroes...

Ama Suwa

Written and Performed by Uwe Lauterbach 2017

Kleiner Käfer

Spiel den Blues
während ich in meiner Küche stehe
Denk ich seh wie mein kleiner Käfer mich anschaut
Schau aus dem Fenster und seh den Regen wie er fällt.
Kleiner Käfer sieh nur wie er fällt

Spiel den Blues
während ich an meiner Tür lehne.
Denk ich seh
wie mein kleiner Käfer mich anmacht.
Schau in ihr Gesicht
durch ne beschlagne Brille.
Kleiner Käfer
sieh nur wie er steht.

Spiel den Blues
während der Zigarette danach
Denk ich seh
wie´s dir den Bauch runterläuft.
Schau aus dem Fenster 
und seh den Regen wie er fällt.
Kleiner Käfer sieh nur wie er fällt.

Kleiner Käfer

Vocals & Lyrics by Atla Daga from Stockholm, Sweden
https://www.reverbnation.com/httpssoundcloudcomsaltlakrits1
Instrumental & Vocalmix by Moon Dust

Lyrics, Songwriter: Atla Daga
Become one with life, and the infinity you can't understand
What if it disappeared on the trip when you ran running,
But didn't see the life you should have seen
When dreams take you to the place on earth, where you can find peace
Forget the noise from all that you don't want to see
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Run, run, but take the paths that can lead you to
Just the space you missed so
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
When life is over, they're not there, so catch all that's inside you now
Take the keys you've received, and open the holes you chose to leave on the road when you ran ran,
But not on the paths that were in the space you should have seen
To learn everything on this earth, and all the wisdom that leads to the peace of mind
You missed so
Dream away away
Fall through all the gaps you didn't want to see
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Run, but take the paths that can lead you to 
just the space you've missed so
Dream away
Fall through all the gaps you didn't want to see
Forget the noise
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Dream away away
Dream away away
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Run, run, but take the paths that can lead you to
Just the space you missed so
When life is over, they're not there, so catch all that's inside you now
Catch all that can fit inside you now
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Dream away away
Dream away away
Because maybe heaven is right where you haven't looked before
Fall through all the gaps you didn't want to see
Fall through all the gaps you didn't want to see
When dreams take you to the place on earth, where you can find peace
Forget the noise from all that you don't want to see
Dream you away, away
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Take the keys you've received
Take the keys you've received
Dream away
Fall through all the gaps you didn't want to see
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Maybe there's heaven right where you haven't looked before
Dream away

Kanske Finns Himlen - Atla Daga & Moon Dust

Tea Leigh is a musician based in Boston, MA and originally from Texas. She's playing a show with a few other SoundClouders in Central Park on Saturday, April 14.

Read her full introduction here: http://blog.soundcloud.com/2012/04/12/boston-soundcloudhero-tea/

Boston SoundCloud Hero: Tea Leigh

<a href="http://soundcloud.com/zefora">Zefora</a> is the SoundCloud Hero for Portland. Get involved with her for SoundCloud meetups and activities in Portland!

Read her introduction on the blog here: http://bit.ly/HXaxnB

Portland SoundCloud Hero: Zefora Alderman

<a href="http://soundcloud.com/alliedee">Alison Doyle</a> is a composer who works in the tech industry in Seattle. She creates her own piano compositions but also uses the mobile app for found sounds. She will be organizing the <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Soundcloud/Seattle-WA/672912/">Global Meetup Day in Seattle</a> on May 17 so get in touch!

Read the rest of her introduction on the blog here: http://bit.ly/HDl84y

Seattle SoundCloud Hero: Alison Doyle

<a href="http://soundcloud.com/willcoley">Will Coley</a> is one of the SoundCloud Heroes in Los Angeles. He helps non-profits use audio and other social tools to promote social justice and has gotten numerous organizations started on SoundCloud to do so. 

Come out to the <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Soundcloud/Los-Angeles-CA/672482/">Global Meetup Day in Los Angeles</a> on May 17!


Los Angeles SoundCloud Hero: Will Coley

Matt Flynn is a musician who goes by the name <a href="http://soundcloud.com/shiftyteeth">Shifty Teeth</a>. In a city so vast, Matt is interested in establishing a creative hub where Los Angeles SoundClouders could look to for support, collaboration, inspiration, or networking.

Global Meetup Day is on May 17! http://www.meetup.com/Soundcloud/Los-Angeles-CA/672482/

Los Angeles SoundCloud Hero: Matthew Flynn

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This City

I've recorded  this in one take, just me and my piano, singing my little heart out...  I had added a bunch of things to the production, then I took them all away again, it just is as it is...
.
There Comes a Time
.

There comes a time, a time to let go
a time to say yes, a time to say no
a time to rise up, stand tall and stand free
that time is not yet/has begun, come and sail/fly there with me

It’s a season of growing, it’s a season of pain
a time of direction, the pain and the gain
It’s a time to re-order, re-shape re-define
prune out all the extras, re-assess re-align

It’s been a rough ride, and it aint over yet,
but life keeps on flowing, her rivers run deep
and I guess you can leave it, just let it flow by
whether joy or sorrow, you can’t tell till you try

Yes there has been pain, you’ve been broken apart
felt the wild desolation,  the wind in your heart
but it’s time to move on now, time to leave it behind
cast aside those that hold you, let the future unwind

And there’s no use pretending, 
I know that it’s hard
but sometimes you must leave them, 
move on and discard


Written sung made and played by Emma.
Picture is a dreamscape with pastel and charcoal.

There Comes a Time...

SoundCloud Hero Personal Introduction

SoundCloud Heroes are inspirational leaders who bring people together around sound by cultivating and engaging unique communities.

Get involved with the latest community project: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/soundcloudheroes/sc-heroes-presents-national">National Poetry Month Community Collaboration</a>

Meet our current SoundCloud Heroes:
Los Angeles - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/shiftyteeth">Matt</a>
Los Angeles - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/willcoley">Will</a>
San Francisco - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/electronic-3">Nicole</a>
Portland - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/zefora">Zefora</a>
Seattle - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/alliedee">Alison</a>
Austin - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/wahrk">Tim</a>
Chicago - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dynastypodcasts">Jaime</a>
Boston - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/chaswagner">Chas</a>
Syracuse - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/one_hello_world">Jared</a>
NYC - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/tea-leigh">Tea</a>
NYC - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/heidi-harris-1">Heidi</a>
Dallas - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/soundslikesydnee">Sydnee</a>
Rockford, IL - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/universoulove">Christopher Sims</a>
Washington D.C. - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/benjamindauer">Benjamin</a>
Fort Collins, Co - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/hunter-hoburg">Hunter</a>
Madison, WI - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/benzmusic-1">Ben Z</a>
Anaheim, CA - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/monicadockery">Monica</a>
Milwaukee, WI - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/brian-hoffer">Brian</a>
Winchester, VA - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/graciegoose">Gracie</a>
Cuyahoga Falls, OH  - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/bryyn">Bryyn</a>
London, UK - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/oliversadie">Oliver Sadie</a>
Lancashire, UK <a href="http://soundcloud.com/jaystansfield">Jay Stansfield</a>
Devon, UK - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/dave-mckeown">Dave McKeown</a>
Fleetwood, UK - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ian-melvin">Ian Melvin</a>
Derry, Ireland - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/ronan-kearney">Rónán Kearney</a>
San Francisco, CA - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/disquiet">Marc Weidenbaum</a>
Connecticut/NY - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/cyramorgan">Cyra Morgan</a>
Austin, TX - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/dariusgreene">Darius Greene</a>
Caracas, Venezuela - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/joaquin-mendoza">Joaquin Mendoza</a>
Le Mans, France - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jaze-baqti">Jaze Baqti</a>
Montpellier, France - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/julsy">Julsy</a>
Copenhagen, Denmark - <a href="https://soundcloud.com/julie-wind">Julie Wind</a>
Oslo, Norway - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/kinehjeldnes">Kine Hjeldnes</a>
Newport, Wales - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/barclaybunch">David Barclay</a>
Shanghai, China - <a href="Www.soundcloud.com/didjelirium">Charlie Didjelirium</a>
Ottawa, Canada - <a href="http://soundcloud.com/milanazilnik/">Milana Zilnik and Arty Sandler</a>

More info at: http://blog.soundcloud.com/2013/01/17/heroes-2013/

https://soundcloud.com/ian-melvin/audiobiography-ian-melvin

All the songs on this cloud are original compositions of mine.  Sometimes in collaboration with other SoundClouders.

Music is a kind of kaleidoscope, although it manifests itself on an incomparably higher level of ideality. Music produces beautiful forms and colours in ever more elaborate diversity, gently overflowing, sharply contrasted, always coherent and yet always new, self-contained and self-fulfilled. Eduard Hanslick 1854

I am a married father of two, grandfather of four, fine arts graduate and polymath.

I had been asked to commit my songs to recording for the benefit of my offspring, and also I guess before I go completely deaf (Yes. I am one of the 1 in 7 severely deaf people in the UK) so begins this project. 

However, as I have gotten into it I realize that I have a lot of new stuff bursting out all the time, much of it inspired by you good people on Sound Cloud. 

Collaborating has been a revelation and I want to do more and as much as I can, so if you hear anything of mine you like and/or have any ideas about production etc just drop me a line anytime.

My collaborative name is Eight Zeros and can be found here: http://soundcloud.com/eight-zeros and on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/eight8zeros

I would at some point like to work with someone to develop my own and hopefully your songs as an acoustic vocal duo so if you are geographically near and interested please get in touch.

Recordings were made first on a Boss Micro BR, then on an iMac running Garageband'11, inputting through a Behringer 1204 USB mixer and using a Rode NT2A for voice (Behringer C1 condenser mic for voice up to April 2013) and an AKG1000S for guitars. From January 2013 I have upgraded software to Logic pro 9. My weapon of choice is a Martin 00015M, with Martin SP Light's mostly recorded open though sometimes via Fishman Rare Earth Blend. 

All Material is Copyright © 2012,2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.

SoundCloud Hero Personal Introduction

Ian Melvin

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