In a twilight's hush 

Where shadows play

A secret lover comes my way

Handsome and mysterious

With a radiant gleam

...He sweeps me off to a dream


His eyes... like stars 

Shine bright and true

Reflecting passion old and new

His touch ignites my burning flame

Melting my fears and whispering

...So softly my name


Electra


With tender skill

He guides me through

Realms of pleasure

Both old and new

A fabulous lover with a gentle hand

...Leading me to a secret land


A Haven's where love's treasures rest


His caresses dance upon my skin

Soft whispers weave a sensual spin

His lips, a gentle breeze that stirs

A sweet awakening of desires

In his embrace  I find my nest

A haven's where love's treasures rest

With every kiss my soul takes flight

Soaring high and higher in pure delight.

Together we sway with the beat

Our hearts entwinned

A love complete

In a harmonious union

We ascend

Rounds of bliss and love

Transcends

Can you hear my call?

Where are you?

Be My Secret Lover

Cast of characters:
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Taylor T5z acoustic guitar, Tom Anderson Custom T electric guitar, Gibson Earle Scruggs banjo, Eastwood MandoCaster mix, mastering, production, and composition
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- organ
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums 
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Fender Precision four string bass, played with a plectrum 
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – harmonica, jaw harp, timpani, hambone percussion, and production editing     
This song began with Stephen, who recorded it on his acoustic guitar and bass to a programmed drum track a few months ago. We were all thrilled to work on it, even though it sat in BandLab as a project for almost a month before Stephen separated the tracks, thus allowing us to trickle in our parts. JJ was first to jump on it, because he could before the tracks were separated, as his part is completely his idea. He added the organ that really set up the entire sound of both dominant sections of the song. 
  Ken was first up to the project once the tracks were replaceable, making the wild, driving beat his own. Inspired by both JPJ and Michael Ivins, Josh laid down his bass line, trying to match Ken's energy. Last, but not least, Mark jumped in with the rumbling timpani. He also added the flavorful harmonica, and unique jaw harp you hear throughout, as well. Finally, Stephen also got the idea to add the hambone percussion at the very end of the song, which we all consider a treat, and after showing us how it's done, Mark volunteered his percussion skills to give it a go. Stephen wasn't done, though, and still had some magic to sprinkle. He went in and added the howling electric guitar you hear prominently in the second main section. Also, he added the tempting intro with his acoustic guitar and electric mandolin. 
  Once it was in the bag, we thought it appropriate for our master mixer Stephen to put it to bed, which he did in his always expert manner. 
  This is a gift from Stephen to all of us, and you, too. It took a lot of teamwork to make the dream work, as always for Eclectic Collective. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Here's an isolated track of just the hambone bit at the very end of the song (thanks for showing us this technique Stephen!):
https://on.soundcloud.com/QdPGGUnJsHfowXdV9

Country Ham (The Eclectic Collective)

Photo taken and edited by me.
https://www.deviantart.com/leehon/art/Batara-s-Third-Eye-920818772

It's Never Truly Gone

Mesmerized Hippocampus

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Girl from ipanema

8-29-25 (diaphanous)

Work to do here obviously. Used my only nylon string guitar as I guess it's the most oriental sounding instrument I have or at least in my head

The Great Firewall

Good day dear senses
Your clicks allowed
This stream hits a wall of dirty digital shroud
Is ignorance bliss to most zhōng guō rēn?
Tough to know when a matrix mutes women and men

The great firewall
Ji tracking that thought
Empowered plentiful humans...
So free mind is fought
Phones chipped
All eyes big brother see'
All will tow the line and be 'Chinese free'

When I talked to Shi
Her answer was strange
Shi believed that most people can't know their sane
Indoctrinated to feel "as one"
As one they're muted under iron fist thumb

What would I know?
It's hard to see through
Our cloud is banned from a billion or two
It's tough to chat and coalesce whole meaning
One side oppressed
So one collective not streaming

Did chairman mao mute our memes?
He still tries to crush Dalai Lama dreams
The most peaceful cannot be let be
This quite contrary to 'Chinese free'

It's crime of culture
Power saying what's so
Whatever is there
Human Earth can't grow
Tuned together we'll cool this ball
Hope brave brethren down this digital wall

The Great Firewall (Jam #1)

Frig Off! by Wearing World '25 (mix down). Vocals in the works. 
Jung - Guitar
Haglund - Bass

Frig Off! (Beast on Bass)

Funk Monk

Unknown Artist - Music's Got Me

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