Tyler Cressman 1

Simple: This song is in memory of George Floyd and every other minority in the world who has suffered injustice due to racism and every other negative "ism" that exists in our "modern global society." Read the lyrics, they are important to the song. And then please, take them to heart. This has to stop now and I feel personally responsible for not saying enough in the past. Peace and love to all of you. 

Silence is Compliance 

Sitting comfortably in my bed, contemplate privilege in my head. 
Black people in the streets are dying, and the masses be out testifying
Might seem like defiance, but you know and you can’t deny it
Silent is compliant Silent is compliant Silent is compliant
1,2, 1,2,3,4, 

How long have they been waiting? Too many not participating
When silence becomes betrayal, we all seem much more frail
Silence is compliance (never again) Silence is compliance (not one more time)

(Strength) in numbers, (With) eachother, (might) discover we are not all that different in the end

C’mon let yourselves be heard
Before this shit gets more absurd
Can’t be more people dying
Let that love start multiplying

(Strength) in numbers, (With) each other, (might) discover we are all one in the very end.


Can’t see it again , no no not once more
Man laying face down on the floor
It is heinous and a sight to be abhorred 

Silence is compliance (hate is so damn hard) Silence is compliance (love is so damn easy) 
Silence is compliance (we’ve had enough) Silence is compliance (be the change)


How could we let this happen? How could we let this happen? How could we let this happen? Silence is compliance, don’t forget!

Silence is Compliance

Silence Is Compliance (lyrics in description, they are important to this song)

dOme studiOs 06/2020.

Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Tyler Cressman

Instruments: Martin acoustic guitar, Schecter Bass, French Horn, Steinway Grand Piano plugin, drummer plugin high hat. 

This is the song I wrote about my most recent breakup. It is a very personal track, but I decided to share it with the SC community. I hope that others can relate. There is no malice, only love.......here are the lyrics.......

There are so many reasons to write a song
Some turn out too short and others run too long
I write songs about things I’ll never ever forget
And others about times I might soon regret. 
I wrote songs about people trying to overcome evil. 
I got songs about pandemics and global upheaval
Some turn out good, the others are really bad.
But this one is different, it’s not like the others
This one I wrote …..because I’m sad.


Heard songs asking people to finally come together.
I’ve heard others whose topic is simply the fucking weather
I know songs about advancing human evolution
And others that blast our unrelenting pollution. 
I know more about spreading that holy word called love
I’m quite sure it comes from somewhere up above. 
I’ll never forget the good times that we had. 
Maybe one day I’ll look back and maybe be glad. 
I’ll never forget the good times we had. 
Maybe one day I’ll look back and maybe be glad. 
This one is different. It’s not like the others.
A song about a heart that lives in a gutter. 
I wrote this song because………. I’m sad. 

Hope you all enjoyed it! 

Peace Tyler

Reasons for Writing a Song

Reasons For Writing a Song

This is, in my opinion, the most adventurous track I have attempted. I hope you all enjoy it and would appreciate any feedback you could give! Thanks so much for listening! Special Danke to Kelly for contributing her voice to this project :)

dOme studiOs 07/2020.

Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Tyler Cressman (ft. Kelly Lukowski)

Instruments: Gibson Les Paul, Schecter Bass, Drum Machine, bells, 

Here are the lyrics:

APPsent in the Present

Room gets full but room not a sound.
Bathed in blue light with heads turned down
Who has a voice which might be heard?
We communicate devoid of words. 

APPsent in the Present
Missing from the moment. 
APPsent in the Present

Walking down the streets shivers my spine
Watching people move through space and time
Shall we ever rise from this dream?
To Find things are not as they seem. 

APPsent in the Present
Missing from the moment
APPsent in the Present
Sure isn’t time well spent

safer if we don't meet glances
People hiding safe behind fences 
Are you dreaming or are you awake?
Thumb up, thumb down how much can they take?

Let’s look deep in eachothers eyes
I can feel your thoughts and you can mine
Each time I reach for my phone
Somehow I feel more alone. 

APPsent in the Present
Missing from the moment
APPsent in the Present
Isn’t time well spent


Awake or dreaming, you make that choice
Bells keep ringing  covering your voice
APPsent in the present, is it here to stay?
Live every moment, every single day. 

Lucy…..Lucy is your head in the CLOUD again? Come on dear, it is time to wake up!









Here are the lyrics:

AP

APPsent in the Present!!!

APPsent In The Present!!!

This song discusses the joy it is to write music. My friends, Dave, Amber, and their almost 4 year old son Marcus (Lil Cuss) helped with backup vocals. This is Lil Cuss's debut rockin the mic! They have supported me so much in this musical journey of mine. Can't thank them enough :) Hope you enjoy the listen and thanks for all of your support!

dOme studiOs 07/2020.

Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Tyler Cressman (ft. Lil Cuss)

Instruments: Gibson Les Paul, Schecter Bass, Drum Machine, Timpani, Organ, Strings, Horns, Shaker, Cowbell, Space Keys and maybe more?

Here are the lyrics:

And so……


And so, I have begun to rock
I don’t, don’t think I can stop
I only do this all for you
See mundane try and pull you through
These days it all seems the same
no vibes, life is kinda lame

I’ll share the place I like to start
I look deep deep inside my heart
That place where only love resides
Start to see see with all three eyes


I hear these songs inside my brain (brain)
It’s damn, damn hard to explain
I begin, begin to write them down
Know exactly how it will sound
And so I have begun to rock
I don’t, don’t think I can stop

My lyrics, I hope they make you care (care)
My riffs, I hope they take you there (there)
My bass, gonna make you stomp your feet (feet)
My beats, well can’t be beat (beat) ;)
And so, I have begun to rock
I don’t, don’t think that I can stop

He can't stop....HE CAN'T STOP!!!!!!!!

Thanks for listening :)

And So.....

And So...... (ft. Lil Cuss)

Latest version is remastered but most importantly featuring the talented and lovely Ciroyelle with her stunning vocals!!!! Follow her here: https://soundcloud.com/teufelskreis-net

and on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0qJr8xW8shlDdhyfERX4Ol


Let's face it, this has been a rough year. Here is a track that started as a jam track (and still kind of is) that became a blues song. Thanks to Aura for the awesome photos, one of which I used for the song art. If you can hang in for all 7 minutes, that is awesome! 3 humble recommendations for this song:

1. Lights down 
2. Volume up
3. Headphones on
:)


Composed, arranged, performed, and produced by:
Tyler Cressman 

Backup Vocals: Maynard Cressman

Instruments: Gibson Les Paul, Schecter Bass, Drum Machine, Organ, Steinway Piano, Tambourine, Martin Acoustic Guitar, Synth, and I think that is it. 
Here are the lyrics:

When I look at 2020 baby, I see one color. How bout you?
When I look at 2020 baby, I see one color. How bout you? What do you see?

When I look at 2020 baby, my eyes only see blue.
When I look at 2020 baby, my eyes only see blue.

Hear that 2021 train a' comin. Know exactly what I'm gonna do. Got a plan baby?
Hear that 2021 train a' comin. Know exactly what I'm gonna do.

Gonna snatch right up my ticket, might even get me two.
Gonna snatch right up my ticket, might even get me two.

Gonna paint you a picture baby, need one color.....it's blue.
Lemme get my brush! (Very Long solo lol)

Thanks for listening :)

Tyler Cressman 1

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