Another highly evolved piece of music here, with this perfectly mastered set of effects .... Tones from another era, and a well-distributed rhythm .... At least that's how I feel about it ....

super synth wave and excellent work Maestro⭐💪⭐

2020 Anthology CD3

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Ullyde

Digital Lair

Keep it in the Clothed

Keep it in the clothed

Nothing Can Stop Me Now.

Cast of Characters:
Witches of the Alamo-- @witchesofthealamo – James – vocals, mix, and production
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen–  rhythm and solo guitar
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell – piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara -–Ken–drums
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1 –- four-string fretless bass

This classic Grateful Dead song has been a favorite of JJ's since his playing in a bar band days, decades ago. Therefore, he decided to come up with a perfect, lively skeleton on his piano for us to use for it, and shared it with us. Josh, being a Deadhead as well, jumped on the chance to play Phil's part on his four string fretless bass. Ken, who isn't necessarily a Deadhead, but can play most anything, jumped on with his driving drums around the same time as Josh added his bass line, as they went back and forth a few times before getting the rhythm section settled. 
  Stephen came along next with his cunning rhythm guitar, follow closely by his solo for the solo section. JJ added his solo for that section right after Stephen had laid his part down. Then we turned it over to James to add his rich, accent-drenched vocals. 
  When we had all the parts down, we turned it over to James (or Stephen) to produce and mix for us, which he did in expert fashion.
  This song was a lot of fun for the Deadheads in the band and non-Deadheads alike to record. This is also the second collaboration done by James and the Eclectic Collective, and we all enjoyed having him on this project.
  We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Me And My Uncle( Grateful Dead Interpretation)-Eclectic Collective

The only symbol or Emoji I used before becoming active on social media was the heart and happy face.  I have since expanded my knowledge at least 500%! However, I would rather write or say what I'm feeling, and I don't like the guessing game when texting with others.  BUT, I do have a favorite Emoji, Sparkles!  I love the overarching meaning of celebration, excitement, joy, happiness, love of life, and gratitude.  I also love pairing sparkles with the heart (my second favorite Emoji) to mean a deeper feeling of admiration and love.  When I started to create this piece, the tones and melody sparkled with shimmering magic.  The style of Impressionism is just that! I hope you love the sparkle too!

Jennifer
Music Dreams
September 1, 2024

Sparkles

Lenny Skii as the whistler on this fun piece.  
Update: Lenny Skii was carried away by the flood waters of Hurricane Helene when occurred in North Carolina the end of September 2024.  The world lost a wonderful musician!

Best Of Friends

Air (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 01

Hail The King (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 02

Inner Peace (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 03

Sideshift (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 04

Clouds (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 05

Pandemic (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 07

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With Where Want & Need Collide (After Hours Slow Burn), Archer 23 strips everything back to its most intimate elements, creating a version that feels less like a remix and more like a confession whispered after midnight. This iteration leans fully into restraint, allowing tension and atmosphere to do the emotional heavy lifting.

The “After Hours” treatment deepens the track’s sensuality through patience and space. The pacing is unhurried, each beat arriving with deliberate calm, as if the song itself is aware that desire grows stronger when it’s not rushed. Subtle textures and softened edges give the arrangement a dimly lit quality, reinforcing the sense of closeness and quiet vulnerability.

What stands out most is how the Slow Burn reframes the song’s emotional core. The collision between want and need feels heavier here, more inevitable. Archer 23 doesn’t dramatize the moment—he lets it linger. The result is a track that feels mature and lived-in, capturing desire not as impulse but as something considered, earned, and quietly overwhelming.

Where Want & Need Collide (After Hours Slow Burn) is an immersive late-night listen, designed for solitude, reflection, and moments when emotions surface without asking permission. It reinforces Archer 23’s strength in crafting music that thrives in the margins—where tension breathes, silence speaks, and meaning unfolds slowly.

Where Want & Need Collide (After Hours Slow Burn)

Jarre Toujours

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Over 1800 Tracks now on my channel, making music on here since 2015.
Have been remastering some of my 'unloved' tracks from the past here on SC - music which has not received as many plays as I would have expected. Maybe 2nd time around your might like it.
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Also new for Autumn 2025, a collection of classical piano pieces which I composed back in 2010, in memory of my late father who inspired me to play the keyboard in the first place. Under the title of Magician In Private, hope you will allow my indulgence into a special world of just simple piano, no frills.
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Am posting some Jarre sounding pieces as homage to my lifelong hero of electronic music, using some of the sounds and instruments he has used along the way. Jar of Jarre is my collection of memorable sounds which have changed the way we appreciate modern electro.
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Am back to making regular music now but sorry no Christmas songs this year. This time of year is very hard for me as it is when my father became very ill and died in the new year 2010. I still miss him very much but hope he would be proud of my musical journey, he is my number one inspiration.
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Finished remastering up to and including 2023 now. Has been a mammoth task but well worth the effort. Next year I shall be working on a remastered series of my pre KORG days 2000 to 2008, in 8 volumes, as well as celebrating in style my 10 years of KRONOS magic, can't wait for 2025.
Have now amassed over 1000 tracks on SC (that's over 8000 minutes of music) and it has been a blast sharing them with you all. Next year 2025, marks the 10th anniversary of the start of my KORG journey.
Am currently putting together a remastered Anthology collection of all my best tracks from 2015 onwards. 2015 consists of a 3 volume set (Now available on Bandcamp). 2016 consists of a 4 volume set. (Also available on Bandcamp). 2017 consists of a 4 volume set. (Available on Bandcamp) 2018 consists of a 4 volume set. (Also available on Bandcamp). 2019 consists of a 4 volume set. (Now available on Bandcamp). 2020 consists of a 3 volume set (now available on Bandcamp).
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Have recently been rediscovering some of my older music pre KORG days and remastering for uploading to my cloud. Hope you like. Seems such a long time ago now.
I have been lucky to have music in my life, and now the time to explore how it can affect other people. I have discovered many new talented artists on SC and am happy to encourage and support their work; from small beginnings come great things. Please be inspired to be your best, inspire others too, encourage those who lack the inner courage to move forward, and together we can make music make a difference in all our lives.
Am spending a lot more time on my music now since retiring from work in July 2020. Always learning new techniques and honing my craft. Am comfortable now with all chord sequences throughout the scales and loving improvising with the help of my mighty KORG still. Am still trying to give my full support and encouragement to all SC users and some latest (you know who you are), are developing nicely. Be good to one another, be gracious to others, leave your ego out of your life and above all else remember there is always someone worse off than yourself. 
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Favourite artists/bands include Gary Numan, Little Boots, Jools Holland, Eno, Edgar Froese (1944-2015), Jordan Rudess, Kebu, Madis, Keith Emerson (1944-2016), Rick Wakeman, Richard Wright (1943-2008), Pink Floyd, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, M83, Public Service Broadcasting, Dream Theater, ELP, Yes and Mystery to name but a few.
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Pandemic (2020) Anthology CD3 Track 07

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