Quirkiness to the power of infinity, that’s your superpower Imre. I enjoy it.

Joyful song, beautifully performed and recorded Imre. Great collaboration!

You're led by the nose
And I think you suppose
It's the road to the promised land
Through the highs and the lows
You know how it goes
It's too late when you understand

It's too late when you understand
They've been playing underhand

It's Too Late

Stink Eye

IL FAUT TAIRE LE TEMPS

Les vérités fragiles, celles qui indisposent
Des heures indociles qui vieillissent les roses
Sous des lueurs ingrates dans ce compte à rebours
Les années qui partent aux allers sans retour.

Les folles images sans oraisons verbeuses
Nous tournent la page des idées voyageuses
Devant ces rêves fanés de pensées furtives
Le souvenir d’un passé aux humeurs positives.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
Briser le miroir des ans, s’il est tant lucide.

Sous couvert d’absolu, larguer le mauvais sang
Vers des terres inconnues au milieu d’océans
S’oublier des hier sans se moquer de tout
Il reste tant à faire pour aller jusqu'au bout.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
Briser le miroir des ans, s’il est tant lucide.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
Briser le miroir des ans, s’il est tant lucide.

En rêvant de son mieux, vers de jolies pensées
Un sourire dans ses yeux ne peut faire qu'avancer
La vie est ainsi faite, elle va, elle vient, elle fuit
Et même quand tout s'arrête, rien n'est jamais fini.

Mais regardons l'avenir, il reste tant de choses
Beaucoup d'éclats de rire qui font les vies en rose
Profitons du bonheur en vivant ce présent
Et sans penser à l'heure qui brisera ce temps.

Il faut taire le temps, se faisant si rapide
A moquer le présent sans le rendre stupide
En vivant les instants… en vivant simplement.

IL FAUT TAIRE LE TEMPS (Chanson Française)

Some months ago I've been paired with Geoff to compose a song based on his lyrics "I'm not angry". The lyrics were so well-phrased that I heard the stomping of an angry, but fierce woman who is going through a divorce. Alyssa did an awesome job getting into the character and her voice is perfect for that song. Originally composed on the guitar, I am happy that Albert joined our team. We really needed that dark vibe in between folk and blues.

Nadine de Macedo: composition, arrangement, e-piano, programming, production
Geoff Matthews: lyrics
Alyssa Womack: vocals
Albert Luck: guitars

Where to find us:
https://soundcloud.com/nadinedemacedo
https://soundcloud.com/alyssa-womack-631680418

==== LYRICS ====

You used to be grounded
You used to be whole
Knew where you were going
Hit all of your goals

I used to be happy
I used to be glad
Knew what I was doing
Was pleased what I had

But I’m not angry
About what used to be
Don’t seek retribution
Or shake you from your sanctuary

We had a communion
We had a divorce
The pain and the pleasure
Took it’s own course

Down through the river
And out in the street
To wash over strangers
Shoes and their feet

But I’m not angry
About what used to be
Don’t seek retribution
Or shake you from your sanctuary

No I don’t care
For the love that’s been and gone
Cos a runaway train
Was waiting all along
Yes a runaway train
Was waiting all along

Quarterlife Blues

I'm Not Angry (with Geoff Matthews, Alyssa Womack and Albert Luck)

Julie

Lourry Legarde painting 

The main theme of the song is the seek of peace. So it gives some room to soft vocals choirs . But he second part of the song might surprise you .

Trouver La Paix (Finding peace)

81 DAYS OF TOTAL BLISS
 RAIN DROPS SUN RAYS
PLUS A MORNING KISS
 81 DAYS GONE BY 
ONE BY ONE    AND MAKING SO MANY FRIENDS
 IN OUR LITTLE GARDEN

  81 DAYS YOU AND I
BLACKBIRDS BLUEJAYS
ALL OVER THE SKY

I DON’T HAVE THE WORDS TO SAY
THANK YOU SO   
FOR LETTING ME WELL YOU KNOW
IN OUR FUZZY HEAVEN

80 SUNDAYS
PLUS ONE NIGHT
81 DAYS
UPON A KITE

81 DAYS (Lyrics) + Barbara Browning cello & vcls and Gary Reeves on drums

A pleasure again to be recording with Philadelphia's Audric Jankauskas on our new original, Make The Most Of It.  Audric is a remarkable musician, who has touched every element here with his signature guitar playing, and his keyboard and production abilities too, beautifully complementing my piece and keyboard playing.   Many of the colors you hear are Audric's vision, which has inspired me and so many other musicians since we first found his music.  A special treat to be back creating again with him.

Check out and follow more of Audric's exceptional music and playing other recordings we have made together  https://soundcloud.com/jamie-rhind/sets/awed-by-audric-audric

And here's Audric's personal homepage of his outstanding recordings:  https://soundcloud.com/audric-jankauskas

Thanks as always for your generous time listening, for your comments and for your shares.  Jamie

Make The Most Of It - Audric Jankauskas / Jamie Rhind

Instrumental, Vocals, Lyrics & Mix by Garddwr Porffor: https://soundcloud.com/garddwrporffor
Vocals, Vocal Melody, Poetry Selection by Nadia Selvaggi

Poem extracts taken from Mr. Maurice Roberts' metrical version of Davydd Benvrass' Ode to Prince Lleweylyn (fl. 1230–1260) Translation by The Cambro-Briton (1820)

*Lyric & melody sung by Garddwr Porffor by Garddwr Porffor

*Davydd Benvrass was a Court Bard for the Kingdom of Gwynedd, including the period of Prince Llewelyn ap Iorwerth's reign (Llewelyn the Great), which accounts for the jingoistic nature of the text. This poem is one of a number of Benvrass' works celebrating Llewelyn's victories in battle with King John of England. 

Creator of that glorious light,
Which sheds around his vivid rays,
And the pale moon which rules the night,
O deign to animate my lays!
O, may my verse like Merddin's flow!
And with poetic visions glow.
Great Aneurin, string my lyre,
Grant a portion of thy fire!
That fire, which make thy verse record,
Those chiefs who fell beneath the sword
On Cattraeth's bloody field:
O! May the muse her vigor bring
While I Llewelyn's praises sing,
His country's strongest shield.
Ne'er was such a warrior seen,
With heart so brave and gallant mien:
From a regal race descended,
Bravely he the land defended,
Kings have learnt his pow'r to dread,
Kings have felt his arm and fled.
Loegria's king with conquest flush'd,
Boldly to the battle rush'd,
Then was heard the warlike shout,
(Signal of the approaching rout)
Great Llywelyn raged around,
Bravest Chieftains press'd the ground,
None his valour could withstand,
None could stem his furious hand,
Like a whirlwind on the deep,
See him through their squadrons sweep.

Come my love
Don't dwell upon the things we have lost
Pride and passion, honour, love,
sought at such a cost
We never did understand the twisting of the ways
It will serve us best to lift our heads
and think of better days

Then was seen the crimson flood,
Then was Offa bathed in blood,
Then the Saxons fled with fright,
Then they felt the monarch's might.
Far is heard Llywelyn's name,
Resounded by the trump of fame;
Oft the hero chased his foes
Where Sabrina smoothly flows.

Long and happy may he live!
And his hours to pleasure give.
And, ere upon his honoured tomb,
Herbs shall rise, and flowers shall bloom

Better Days by Garddwr Porffor & Nadia Selvaggi

This is one of those songs where lyrics were written simply to fulfill a certain rhyming scheme.  So the theme is not really meaningful if not obscure.  Hope you would still enjoy the music here despite the settings.   
Thanks so much for stopping by.

[CREDITS]
Music / Lyrics / Vocals / Programming – Michael C. Lynn
Guitar Solo – Dave Cleveland @Band_in_a_Box
Cello – Matt Nelson @Band_in_a_Box
Song Pic - The sea of flowers was shot in Japan.

[LYRICS]
Sweet Blossom singing, awaking all my nights					
The moon is shinning, waiting for the morning light					
Wind is breezing all the way					
Nature smiles, entering a brand new day					

CHORUS					
Oh Sweet Blossom close your eyes					
You're an angel in disguise					
Oh Sweet Blossom stretch your eyes					
Let's fulfill the promises we're abide by					
We'll give it a try					

The birds are rising, dipping into their flights					
They keep on searching, looking for a peaceful site					
Hopes are always on their side					
Like silver arches spanning the sky					
It's the nature's pride	

(instrumental break)

		
					
The rain is playing, lashing against the wall					
The wind is crying, preparing for a storm to call					
Sweet blossom never ask why					
Streaks of lightnings flashing across the sky					
					
** repeat chorus **

81 DAYS (Lyrics) + Barbara Browning cello & vcls and Gary Reeves on drums

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