Love the instrumentation ... very mellow and delightful composition ... cool performances

Amazing - captures the essence of psychedelia.

Having been alive to experience those times, never know whether to laugh because I was so lucky or cry because they are gone and part of me with them.  However, this is such a beautiful evocation and encapsulation of those wonderful days, naive as they may have been.  Thanks for reviving all they represented to we, the children that lived through a time of hope and infinite possibility and the deep impression they left forever....

This is an open invitation for a collab, this track is open for downloads. All producers, mixologist, DJ, and Musician are welcome to test their skills and artistry. The file is submitted "as is", add what you want to complete it, or simply sample parts. If you use it, please link back to this page. Message me here with a link to your production and I will repost... Enjoy fam!
To all producers you have my permission and authorization to use it as your own. I have published this as royalty free. You can monetize or do whatever you want with it. All proceeds are yours to keep. Everyone is welcome to participate.
All I ask is vocal credit, my name is: Ian Greaves aka (IPG1)Peace!
Enjoy Fam!!!

Lyrics:
Modern Times

Verse 1

Am I playing the wrong game —- where losing’s a crime
Time’s just not the same—-and there’s no one here to blame
In these modern times——where machines reigns supreme 
breaking all the chains——-to fulfill my dreams
————And that’s a solid —because—- yeah—— I’m back————-
Metaphors and rhymes——-my weapons on this track
Modulating -from the underground ——one culture one voice
And we’re —-wired in like teeth—-like we—-ever—-had a choice

Chorus

Modern times---- a difficult maze
Where screens captivate —— the Information Age
And—-We're all connected——yet we’re—also——-alone
Lost in a sea of pixels----hearts ———-—cold as stone
Modern times————Modern times ——-Modern times

Verse 2

Smartphones--at our side—-our constant companions
That double-edged sword—-has become ——-part of the norm
buzzing Notifications——like a relentless swarm
Distracting —us ——-from moments —-another task ——to perform 
Just another monster ———taking physical form

**Chorus**

Bridge

Artificial intelligence--- a marvel and a threat
Replacing human minds--- leaving us —-deep in debt
Algorithms —-determine our fate—without regret—-
Like marionettes ———or puppets on a strings
Manipulating our thoughts——damn—we are feeding these things

Verse 3

Social media——-a stage ——for the soul to bare
Beneath the surface——lies ——and deceptions —-are clear
We curate our lives——-like a perfect facade
our true selves———pushed aside ——in total disregard

**Chorus**

Outro

In this digital age---we must find our way
Embracing the power——with a huge price to pay
There’s a balance for the screens —-in real life
With the key to our future——a new vision insight

Modern Times Vocals 150 BPM

Written, performed and recorded by Neli Coko, all rights reserved, 2024. Headphones welcome. 
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Thank you for listening :) 
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Lyrics:
It´s all so beautiful, it´s oh so beautiful :II
Your eyes, your smile, your voice, your mind
Your hands, your charm, your thoughts, your moods
It´s all so beautiful, it´s oh so beautiful :II
Your strength, your brain, your pain your doubt
Your back, your lips, your food, your arts
It´s all so beautiful, it´s oh so beautiful :II
Your words, your hope, your skills, your home
Your heart, your soul, your kiss, your care, your love
It´s all so beautiful, it´s oh so beautiful :II

Beautiful

Beautiful by Neli CoKo

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D'etends-toi........ça va aller..........
Pensée quantique)

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Mark Duffield: voice, vocal melody, lyrics https://soundcloud.com/markduffieldcollaboration
Jonathan Beckenstein: initial music, instruments, mixing
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Across the bay
Many many many miles away
See a crescent moon
Reflected in a field of poppies bloomed

Take a step into this vision, soon
Grab a flower and throw it at the moon

(YOU)
Don’t ask me how you’re gonna get there soon
(Don’t ask me, don’t ask me, do)
(YOU)
You might as well throw a flower at the moon

Throw a flower, a flower, at the moon
Throw a flower, a flower, at the moon

Save our wrecks
Oh then, say the best
Get it off your chest
Just another shipwreck

Another shipwreck
Get it off your chest
Another shipwreck
Get it off your chest
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image: Bart Ros via Unsplash

Poppies (with Mark Duffield)

Cosmic Dreams

Trapped Rat

When I was young I remember watching Bob Geldof of The Boomtown Rats on Top Of The Pops rip up a picture of John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from Grease. Summer nights had been at number 1 for seven weeks. The Rats had knocked it off to take the number one spot with Rat Trap. 
I was around 11 and thought this guy is so cool and the music and storytelling lyrics captivated me. 
This is the reason I wanted to be a frontman which lead on my journey of music from playing live at Birmingham’s Nec, releasing singles, albums on various labels and finally my last ever band gig selling out Ronnie Scott’s. 
These days I’m more of a bedroom rockstar recording remotely which suits me fine. It’s a young man’s game.
Trapped Rat is a continued story of Rat Trap and how in my head I thought Billy & Judy ended up 45 years later.
Yes I know it’s a long track but stick with the story as it’s a short story in song.
Noobly said it’s our Jungleland like Springsteen and I agree with him.
Hope you enjoy the journey because Rat Trap still remains one of my favourite all time tunes. 
And Geldof in his early work was a lyrical inspiration to me. 

V1
Billy rocks from side to side sitting in the darkness 
Hes listening to music that now makes him feel worthless 
The songs they remind him of those younger days 
When he thought he had no future 
And needed to change his ways 

Bridge pre chorus 
And Gorgeous  Judy was the only precious thing 
And he don’t see her no more 
Cause he’s a troubled thing 
Who  are the Rats who are the people 
it’s hard to decide for Billy theses days

V2
Billy don’t leave the house only to go down the offey 
8 on the dot to buy cheap booze and backey 
He still pushes the button to cross that busy road 
He’s now in his early sixties and god he feels the cold 

(Bridge pre chorus )
As the youths are hanging around the yellow streets lights 
In years gone by he would have picked a fight 
Who  are the Rats who are the people 
it’s hard to decide for Billy theses days

Chorus 
Your still  a trapped rat Billy 
Cause you never left the cage 
Your still a trapped rat Billy 
Cause you never left the cage 
Even in your old age x2



V3
Judy made a life with some hot shot lawyer
And her life with Billy is just something that annoys her
And when she arrives she pictures the Italian cafe 
It’s new bricks and mortar shes now visiting her and Billy’s daughter 

V4
Judy now in the bracket of middle classes 
And now drinks her coffee in double walled borosilicate glasses
And now 50p is  the least of her worries & cares 
She lives the highlife with panache grace &  flair

(Bridge pre chorus)
She don’t speak of Billy and nights spent together 
She as her own family from the land of never never 
She knows the rats 
She know the people 
It’s not hard for Judy  to decide these days
These days 

Chorus 

Lead break 

Trapped Rat Billy ……to end

Trapped Rat ~ Conscience Of Kings

Dan or DAN-DT (@Dan-T-3) and I are happy to release our new collaboration also featuring Laura (record of 2018 from Dan's database) under the title of "What Have You Done?". He surprised me pleasantly by mixing my instrumental composition "Stay with Me" of 3-4-5 March 2024 and posted here on SC on 7 March 2024 (https://soundcloud.com/alexander-mihailov-96713983/stay-with-me) with added synthesisers and arrangements by Dan on 22 March 2024 and incorporating as well vocal samples with the beautiful voice of Laura, with final mix by DAN-DT on 10 April 2024. We hope that you will enjoy this sad and dreamy song.

The painting in the artwork cover for the track was created by DAN-DT on 22 March 2024, and then the artwork cover was annotated in Mac OS Preview by Alex M on 10 April 2024 - in coordination and agreement with DAN-DT.

Duration: 3:08

What Have You Done? - Alex M & DAN-DT featuring Laura

Marco Lucchi : organ, piano and synthesizer
*idematoa* : synthesizers

Marco Lucchi & *idematoa* - Omnia florent

Original composition, piano and arrangement by Neno J.

On The Waves

Cast of Characters:
one man verity show – @one-man-verity-show – Scotty – melodic guitar, lyrics, vocals
cgmaness-- @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris – guitar intro
J.J. Terrell– @j-j-terrell –electric piano, synth  
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen – guitar solo and e-bow guitar
K2 and the Three [and the Four]-- @k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums
Llanpsych– @llanpsych –Tez– textural guitar, mix, and production
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –five-string fretless bass guitar, original seed
The Eclectic Collective – composition

This song began with Josh coming up with the fonky-ass bass line and sharing it with everyone else. First up to bat was Ken, of course, who really matched the idea I had for the bass perfectly and gave it some flavor, too. Once we had a rhythm section solidified, Tez jumped in with the Kruangbin inspired arpeggios, and really gave the whole thing the flavor that it ended up with. Scotty followed soon after with his melodic/rhythmic leads that match his awesome vocal melodies. Next up was Stephen, who laid in the fiery solo towards the end, as well as some really trippy e-bowed guitar throughout. Then JJ came along and lit it up with his electric piano and synth. Finally, Chris came forward and added the distinct, exciting guitar intro. 
  Of course, we needed someone to produce and mix it, so we asked Tez to handle this one, which he did with his usual high wizardly magic. It is very gratifying to all of us to have Chris back in the mix on this one, as well as some upcoming releases, as well. This was the first time any of us has collaborated with Scotty, and we are thrilled that we finally got a chance. He's a creative, driven, and very agreeable musical partner, who's willing to work with us until we all get it right. We all hope this is just the first of many with him involved. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it. 
Original lyrics by Scotty:

Can't afford no fucking mortgage. 
And I can't pay no fucking rent.
I would rather you probe me 
than get fucked by our government
who attempts to control me 
and put nonsense in my head.
Who would rather see me
livin' in debt or end up dead.
Come and take me away.
Beam me into space.
Fly me to a planet
where there exists no hate or greed.

Take me to Utopia.
Teach me all your ways.
Save me from dystopia.
It's time to turn the page.
Something better must exist
out there beyond the stars,
where everyone can love and live,
unlike what's become of ours

Utopia - The Eclectic Collective with One Man Verity Show

Additional cello Barbara Browning

PINK FLOYD PATTIE BOYD & CO
FRANK LOYD RIGHT AND SON
HARRISON & CO

OH LES ANNÉES MAGIQUES À BORD
DE SUBSTANCES ILLICITES ALORS
VAGUEMENT PSYCHÉDÉLIQUES SUR LES BORDS
 
BIG BEN PEACE AND LOVE & CO
YING YANG TOUS CES TRUCS À GOGOS OH

OH LES ANNÉES MYSTIQUES ALORS
ET SES TRIPS À CHANDERNAGOR
CES ANNÉES ÉROTIQUES SUR LES BORDS

SO LONG PENNY LANE & CO
CHEECH CHONG  ARNOLD LAYNE MADELEINES & CO

LES ANNÉES NOSTALGIQUES ALORS
DE NOS RÊVES QUI PALPITENT ENCORE
NOS ANNÉES EXTATIQUES
NOS ANNÉES ÉROTIQUES
ET NOS ANNÉES MYSTIQUES

AND LOVE
THAT’S WHAT I NEED NOW
PATTIE BOYD
JUST WHAT WE NEED NOW 
PATTIE BOYD

PATTIE BOYD (Lyrics & note)

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