Hey JJ man, love how I can hear your piano lines tinkling throughout this version. Also fun to hear the guitars, too, of course. You really do a lot of subtle, elegant work that I love becoming more aware of when I can hear you better. That goes for all, not just this one. Hey brother!man, your a great one. Always a hoot.

sweeeet! really dig your focus on the instruments, but there's that nod toward the end to Steve's singing. this has hints of 'Us & Them' at times, and I enjoy those keys sounds you're doing. I'm floating along with this one!

Hey JJ. What a wonderful version of this song! I am very impressed with it! Your stylish keyboards delight me as always. Now the song has more of a Floydy vibe. Respect to each of you!!! 😎🔥🎹

Super, as always J.J. Everyone pulling in the same direction. The section from 2.43 building into the sax is inspired. And a lovely coda!!!

Heard it before, but wow this is a great one!

Gettin' There (and Back)

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Paploviante: E-Bass, Composing, Arrangement, Mix and Mastering 
BPM 80
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Cast of Characters:
Steve's Planet-- @steve-vervaet —Steve—acoustic guitar, vocals, lyrics, composition/arrangement
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen–electric guitar
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ—organ and piano
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums and rhythm guitar
cgmaness-- @user-419254289-15129531 – Chris -- electric guitar
Llanpsych– @llanpsych –Tez–electric guitar, production, and mix
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – five string fretless bass 

This song was released a few weeks ago as a mix that Stephen did. Tez, being the equally talented producer that he is, decided to make a mix that highlighted the interplay between the guitars and the keys. This mix is more focused on the instruments, while still giving Steve's vocals their due. 
  The song was written by Steve on the acoustic guitar. He passed it along to Ken, who added a sturdy rhythm acoustic guitar, as well as his always solid, dynamic drums to it. In short order, Ken got the rest of the Eclectic Collective together on it, starting with Josh, who added his five string fretless bass to complete the rhythm section. Next up was JJ, who's keys, both organ and piano, can be heard livening the whole thing up. Then came Tez with his fiery ripping guitar fills. 
  We were all blown away, though, when Stephen added his equally ripping guitar fills as responses to Tez's parts. It really sounds like the two maestros are having a conversation. Not to be outdone, Chris sprinkled some of his magical guitar to fill in the spaces, mostly at the beginning.  
  We all really enjoy working on Steve's songs, although it's been a few months since we did one together.  It's been proven many times before that if you start out with something good, and you end up with some thing great. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Hope We Ever Meet-Llanpsyched (Eclectic Collective)

I had the great pleasure of collaborating on a song by my friend and wonderful musician David Dunham. 
His incredibly beautiful guitar playing and the story behind this song touched me deeply. I am grateful to have been involved and dedicate my part to all Maddies in the world. Have a look to our tribute Video to Maddie:
 https://youtu.be/gGuDhSgMauo?si=FHznWKAx5nl5sJYA

Be sure to listen to our other version of the song on David's site. You can also find out the background story to this song there. 

https://on.soundcloud.com/snefR


    Guitars:  David Dunham
Keyboards: Axel Menningen


Ginger Angel (by David Dunham)

Fumbling Around (In The Dark)

This is not about anyone in particular just a story..thanks for listening

Don’t be afraid, it’s only shadows
The distant sounds, are merely echoes
It’s all a dream nothing can hurt you here
You’ll feel your heart begin to heal

There is no rhyme or any reason to be found
We will in time get our feet back on the ground
So promise me

Go easy on yourself Take some time to breathe
It’s natural to feel the way you’re feeling
Just remember who you are,
You are light that’s made from stars
And in the dark you’ll go on gleaming
Shine on for you, shine on for me
And know that you are loved

It seems unfair how different lives unfold
Those with no cares do as they please
While we are here with such a heavy load
More than we could bear brought down to our knees

But what we’ve had is so much more than they will know
So dry your eyes, there is someone here to hold you!

Go easy on yourself Take some time to breathe
It’s natural to grieve the way you're grieving
Just remember who you are,
You are light that’s made from stars
And in the night you’ll go on gleaming
Shine on for me, shine on for you
And know that you are loved

Go Easy On Yourself

Lightning & Thunder

DAW Reaper - Drumpc Boss Dr rythme Dr3  - VCLT Mic - Electric pianoRoland RD88

Message to … you know who

I saw you prudently observing me
From a distance, patiently,   waiting to see
Approaching me
Not to upset me
Carefully, you wanted to know more about me
How long did it take before i noticed you

I asked you what brings you to me

You were a stranger, came out of the blue
Men or machine or something in between 
Who are you
like a magnet  You’re attracting me  like a magnet
You said like a magnet you’re attracting me  
asked so many questions
Your intrest was flattering me 
But an answer you never gave
Nothing you trust, nothing is safe
You said you’re like a magnet, I can not resist
like a magnet attracting me
I can not resist
And…
I’m under your skin
So what happened
You entered my brain and you couldn’t get out
 You couldn’t escape
You couldn’t get out
And I’m under your skin
So what happened
I’m under your skin
I’m the lyrics and the song in your head
You entered my brain and you couldn’t get out 

I’m  under your skin
I’m the texte you can’t forget
I’m in your ears
I’m the texte you can’t forget
maze
I’m in your ears
I’m the texte you can't forget

So try to fight it, because
You’re defeating me
I’m depleating you
Stop this obsession, stop it stop
it’s depleating you
It’s defeating me
Message to my stalker
Fight it
It’s taking your energy
Fight this obsession
Fight
Like a magnet, 
You couldn’t  resist
You asked so many questions
Nothing you trust, nothing is safe

So what happened….etc…
You’re in my brain
I am the song in your ears
I am the texte   you can’t forget

MESSAGE TO ..... YOU KNOW WHO  (remastered)

This was a minor hit by David Soul (1943-2024) somewhat 40 odd years ago.  In fact I covered this a couple of years back but I was not happy with the vocals and the recording was put aside.  Lately I decided to give it another try and reworked the whole thing with an altered arrangement.  Just see what you think about it.
Thanks for stopping by.

[CREDITS]
Composition - Tony Macaulay
Vocals / Arrangement / Programming - Michael C. Lynn
E. Guitar (solo & fill-ins) – Shannon Forest @Band_in_a_Box
Baritone Guitar – Brent Mason @Band_in_a_Box

[LYRICS]
They say maybe dreams are only movies of the mind
 Still I've lived a few
 I'm not a star
 Though in some ways I've made it
 But all these nights away is gonna lose me you
 Thought a lot about it in these back stage rooms
 And I'd leave it all, if you want me to

 #CHORUS#
Some nights, God knows I'll miss the music
 I'll miss the crowds that call my name
 I'd find contentment now
 If I thought you'd just hang' on
 Playing to an audience of one
 
Some nights, God knows it won't be easy
 I'll feel the lights I'll hear the sound
 I'll find a piece in me
 Cuddled up when the evening's done
 Sometimes playing to my audience of one

 
The endless driving, midnight arriving
 The sleeping when you can
 Still worth it somehow just for that lift
 you get when you walk on
 But just to call you up some nights between the shows
 To say "Good-night I miss you" ain't enough I know
 So I'd leave it all if you tell me so
 

I'll find a piece in me
 Cuddled up when the evening's done
 Playing to my audience of one
 Sometimes playing to my audience of one.

Repeat CHORUS

Covers

Playing to An Audience of One   (Cover)

My Reasons

Thank you for stopping by 😊
Self taught musician whenever I was a bored child. I enjoy playing everything except for reeded/woodwind or the french horn. I do have many solo songs embedded in my collection but anything with parentheses is a collaboration or working with others. The Eclectic Collective, which is often listed after songs, is a tight knit collection of studio musicians spanning the globe. Below is a list of the core members of the Eclectic Collective: We do also have some regulars that come by some weeks and sit in. We release a song almost every Friday. 

The Eclectic Collective 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 – bass
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ, electric piano, synth, lyrics, some vocals, song writing
Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – electric guitar, mixing, production
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken– drums and percussion
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– acoustic and electric guitars, production, mixing, mastering
Mistermark – @user-432503709 – Mark –keyboards, effects, piano, some lyrics and vocals.

If you've read this far then I am indebted to you forever. Thank you 😊. Happiness cannot be sought directly. It is a bi-product of love and service to others. 

J.J.

Hope We Ever Meet-Llanpsyched (Eclectic Collective)

J.J. Terrell

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