New Humanity's Face (2023 Original Version)

“Thriving Without Me” starts at the lowest moment of my life — a night I wasn’t sure I’d survive — and ends with something I never thought I’d be able to say again: "still alive"

The song is about the people I once made music with… the friends who told me my writing wasn’t good enough, the ones who drifted away, and the ones who went on to make it big while I was still trying to put myself back together.

It’s a song about betrayal, loss, resilience, and the slow climb back to finding my voice after everyone else had already moved on.

If you’ve ever felt left behind — or like you had to rebuild your entire life from the ground up — this one’s for you.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
February rain, cold steel and silence
Woke up to flowers and fear in their eyes
They said they’d stay, but they faded to shadows
Left me here counting who never said goodbye

[Pre-Chorus]
I built my heart into every band
But the dream keeps slipping through my hands

[Chorus]
And I see them shining on the screen
With faces from the life that used to be
Linda, Dina, all the ones who used to dream beside me
They’re up there smiling, wild and free
While I’m just haunted by the melody
Yeah, all of them thriving without me

[Verse 2]
Linda wrote lines, said mine weren’t worth singing
I walked away before the radio played
Less than a year, and the world was listening
While I was stuck in the echo and the shade

[Pre-Chorus]
I tried again, I found new friends
But the same old story starts again

[Chorus]
And I see them shining on the screen
With faces from the life that used to be
Linda, Dina, all the ones who used to dream beside me
They’re up there smiling, wild and free
While I’m just haunted by the melody
Yeah, all of them thriving without me

[Verse 3]
Now Dina’s rich, she’s flying high in L.A.
Karen’s still strumming with my old friend
Sandy’s laughing behind the drum set
And I’m here wondering how it all could bend

[Bridge]
It’s a cruel kind of beautiful, watching them bloom
While I’m still singing to an empty room
But maybe the stars still remember my sound
Maybe my story’s still turning around

[Chorus]
‘Cause I see them shining on the screen
With faces from the life that used to be
Linda, Dina, all the ones who used to dream beside me
They’re up there smiling, wild and free
While I’m still haunted by the melody
Yeah, all of them thriving without me

[Outro]
But the song’s still burning in my veins
Every scar still whispers my name
I may be lost between what was and what could have been
But I’m still here
Still writing my songs
Still me, still alive...

Thriving Without Me

This song came from one of those quiet November moments when the world feels cold and still, and you’re not even sure what you’re grateful for — but you feel it anyway. It’s about standing in the middle of winter’s chill, watching the bare trees, hearing the wind, and realizing there’s a small fire inside you that refuses to go out.

It’s cozy and reflective, like being wrapped in a blanket while the wind howls outside. It’s about finding warmth even when things feel frozen, seeing a glow even on the gray days, and letting the winter teach you how to grow.

Sometimes gratitude isn’t loud or obvious. Sometimes it’s soft, simple, and quiet — like snow falling or a low-burning fire. This song is my way of holding onto those moments and sharing that warmth with you.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
November air is cold you know
The trees are bare
The ground is froze
But the fire's burning
Oh so low

[Prechorus]
Got a thankful heart
Yeah I do

[Chorus]
What am I grateful for I don't know
The sun it shines I see the glow
I'm grateful for the winter snow
It helps me grow

[Verse 2]
The wind it howls a mournful tune
Beneath the eaves
Under the moon
But inside is cozy
Coming soon

[Prechorus]
Got a thankful heart
Yeah I do

[Chorus]
What am I grateful for I don't know
The sun it shines I see the glow
I'm grateful for the winter snow
It helps me grow

Thankful Heart

01 Echo Dream

Christmas Meditative Instrumental Musik (30)

The Boy With The Broken Greenhouse is an emotive and minimalist modern classical piece by composer Jeremias Langsämmer.

Taken from the conceptual album 12 Minutes—an exploration of brief, intense musical moments—this track, like the others, lasts exactly 90 seconds.

The composition is built around a captivating, repeating ostinato phrase featuring pizzicato strings and piano. Over this rhythmic and hypnotic foundation, Langsämmer delicately adds an embroidered melody for piano and a rich counter-line for cello. It's a perfect blend of minimalism and emotional neoclassical composition.

▶️ Listen to the full album, 12 Minutes here: https://soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/jeremias-langs-mmer-12-minutes

🎼 Explore the Collected Works (Orchestral & Minimalist): https://soundcloud.com/these-guitars-say-sorry/sets/collected-works-of-jeremias

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The Boy With The Broken Greenhouse (90 second Ostinato) | Modern Classical Piano & Strings

One of the first things I’ve ever made that is don’t hate.. for now😭 I just wanted to make smth to motivate myself I hope it motivates sum1 else to make cool stuff aswell even if it sucks at first ok enjoy!

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Calm Thoughts

submission for Music Composer Jam #2 hosted by Plasmator Games for Itch.IO December 2025

the text prompt for the jam is "the Sea"

As with many things to do with the Sea the overall sense usually is an ambient piece with pads or sounds of great swells of water.

I'm electing not to monetize this track at all since it has a map of Arda and all that.  Completely free track for all.  No intent to infringe on the Tolkien Estate, rights holders, &c &c.

a streaming link is provided below:
https://soundcloud.com/doug-stoothoff/mi-laitalesse-alta-ekkaio-in-praise-of-great-ekkaia


main website:
https://exedexes1.com/

Mi Laitalessë Alta Ekkaio (In Praise Of Great Ekkaia)

🎵 Title: Winter Swallow (Christmas Bell Carol Orchestral Adaptation)

🎼 Original Composer: Mykola Leontovych — Public Domain
🎼 Adaptation: Michael Herter

🕒 Duration: 02:26
🎛 Genre: Classical / Orchestral / Choral / Holiday / Folk
🎧 Mood: Magical • Festive • Ethereal • Building • Majestic • Mysterious

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📝 Description

A majestic and enchanting orchestral-choral adaptation of the world-famous masterpiece by Mykola Leontovych.

While the world knows this melody as the "Carol of the Bells," this arrangement returns to the authentic spirit of the original Ukrainian "Shchedryk." It tells the story not just of ringing bells, but of a little swallow (the "winter swallow") bringing good fortune and prosperity for the coming year.

This rendition combines a full choir with rich orchestral textures. Staying true to the original's hypnotic and magical atmosphere, the track builds from a delicate beginning to a powerful, celebratory crescendo, capturing the true wonder of the holiday season.

🎼 Musical Details

Key: g-moll
Time Signature: 3/4
Tempo: 150 bpm

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Winter Swallow

Hi! I am Igor, a lefthanded guitarist from Serbia. I play and compose vintage art rock, melodic rock guitar instrumental music with high emotional depth and strong uplifting power, often ballad and sometimes virtuoso.
Hire me on airgigs.com:
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Here on soundcloud I am also opened for collaboration. I'll supply you with keen and highly emotional melody, or some faster rock soloing in my vintage style.

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