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Charles William (Live)

My new music video
https://youtu.be/qMUPFqY4npA
is Out Now! (2023.5.20)

Directed by yoroley, made with http://Kaiber.ai

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Dead Letter
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  Lyrics: yoroley
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the mob in the iron mask
they are waiting for I'll rise

to what they say with hiss
“we’re really on your side…”

dead letter
thrown back to me later

bad stones
thrown by strange haters

check check!
can you hear me?
check check!

just lookin’ at the dark side
don't look back on isolation
so looking for my style 
everyone is human
where is the destination?

check check!
can you hear me?
check check!

Dead Letter

READ THE ACCOMPANYING POEM HERE >> https://mystictapedeck.com/bards/the-gravedigger/

All drums and percussion: R Thomas
Guitars, synths, scraping sounds, vocals, bass, lyre, slide lyre, lyrics: PS Perkins
Mix and master by PS Perkins and R Thomas

E'en that...

Who'll supply the shovels used to split the sacred soil?
And who will help the spirit shuffle off this mortal coil?
Who'll embalm the body, who will mummify the husk?
And who will sail the flaming ship into the drowning dusk?

And who will dig the grave digger's grave?
Who will dig the grave diggers grave?
Who will dig the grave diggers grave?
Who will bury them?

Who is going to drive the hearse and consecrate the wine?
Who is going to build the box from the gnarled and knotty pine?
Who will be the artifex to decorate the tomb?
And who will bribe the jackal waiting at the gates of doom?

And who will dig the grave digger's grave?
Who will dig the grave diggers grave?
Who will dig the grave diggers grave?
Who will bury them?

E'en that...

"In youth, when I did love, did love,
Methought it was very sweet,
To contract, O, the time, for, ah, my behove,
O, methought, there was nothing meet."*

But age, with it's stealing steps
Hath clawed me in it's clutches
Age, with its stealing steps.

E'en that...


*From Shakespeare's Hamlet Act 5

The Grave Digger

Larch mourning

Verse 1:
I feel so tired and drained today,
i can not further move Nor can i (longer)stay.
Only bitter sap flows through my roots.
I have shed almost all my leaves and left them to the wind.

Verse 2:
In spring, my buds gave off a sweetening haze.
My splendour shone in imposing colourful grace.
Once I bore splendid fruit at my branches maze.
Countless creatures came and bathed in the shade of my place.
Now It feels like i‘ve Not been to sleep for years
And I deeply lack connection with my trusted well known Peers.

Chorus:
The furrows of my bark become deeper with the years.
It feels like I'm drying up from the salt of tears.
Crude intervention in nature has a high price
For disrupting the Peace of My Life 
there‘s no apropriate apologyze.

By: Fabian/Epic Down

Bandcamp

Larch Mourning

Title: Waylon Jennings
Written by: John King

My most popular song on Soundcloud is a song I wrote some time ago as a tribute to the first and last true country outlaw: Waylon Jennings. Here's a new version of the song played Drop D with an extra 2 verses (but minus the 8 minute slide solo ;-) Like the great man himself, there is no radio edit of this tune. Take it as it is or fuck off! There can be no in-between. Ha ha.

Waylon Jennings was an influential American country music singer, songwriter, and musician. Born on June 15, 1937, in Littlefield, Texas, Jennings emerged as one of the key figures in the Outlaw Country movement. With his distinctive baritone voice and rebellious image, he challenged the established norms of the country music industry and became an icon of the genre. Known for hits like "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys" and "Good Hearted Woman," Jennings left a lasting impact on country music with his raw, honest lyrics and signature sound. His career spanned several decades, during which he faced personal struggles with addiction but ultimately found success and became an advocate for sobriety. Waylon Jennings remains a beloved and influential figure in country music history. Waylon Jennings passed away on February 13, 2002.

Some things you need to know…

1. Outlaw Country Movement: Jennings was one of the key figures in the Outlaw Country movement, which rebelled against the polished Nashville sound and embraced a rougher, more rebellious image and style. He, along with Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and others, challenged the established norms of the country music industry.

2. Buddy Holly's Plane Crash: Jennings was a member of Buddy Holly's band, "The Crickets," and was scheduled to fly on the ill-fated plane that crashed on February 3, 1959, claiming the lives of Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. Jennings gave up his seat to Richardson, who was sick at the time, which haunted him for the rest of his life.

3. Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Jennings struggled with substance abuse throughout his career. He developed a notorious reputation for his excessive drug and alcohol consumption, leading to strained relationships and personal hardships. However, he eventually overcame his addictions and became an advocate for sobriety.

4. The Highwaymen: Jennings was a member of the country supergroup "The Highwaymen," alongside Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Kris Kristofferson. The quartet released three highly successful albums together and performed iconic songs like "Highwayman" and "Silver Stallion."

5. The "Long Haired Country Boy" Incident: Jennings famously defied the rules of the Grand Ole Opry, a traditional country music institution, by refusing to cut his long hair for his appearance. This act of rebellion resulted in him being banned from the Opry for several years before eventually being invited back.

Waylon Jennings was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001, recognizing his significant contributions to the country music genre throughout his career.

Waylon Jennings

Telling Stories Until They Are True

BUY VINYL - http://ridingeasyrecords.com/product/well-samsara/


With a progressive sound that stems from a nostalgic desire to blend different musical styles as diverse as Joy Division and Blue Cheer, Austin-based power trio The Well redefine heavy rock by merging massive riffs with sophisticated melodies.

The group blossomed when guitarist/vocalist Ian Graham was fired from his previous band. Determined to redirect his musical focus, Graham hooked up with bassist Lisa Alley and the two began picking out riffs in their east-side garage. Rounding out their sound, they stole drummer Jason Sullivan from Graham’s old band in a tale of vengeance and karma. His solid groove and reckless tribal beat gave the three-piece their ideal primal attack. 
 
Due to their psychedelic doom edge, The Well reaps comparisons to Black Sabbath, Sleep, Electric Wizard and Uncle Acid and the Deadbeats. As fans of cult horror films, they embrace the sinister, revel in dark themes and find inspiration in haunting echoes. The dual vocals of Graham and Alley evoke an ancient language that carries a mystic spell. Daunting rhythms and heavy guitars often accentuate their chilling chants. In the spring of 2012 The Well’s first studio experience was to record their debut 7?at the Barbeque Shack with Tia Carrera’s Jason Morales. Limited to 300 copies, Seven was pressed on mixed vinyl with several cover options featuring hand-drawn art that emulated a few of the band’s favourite album covers. Nicknamed the “rip-off” series, the single sold out quickly becoming a favourite among European collectors.
 
By the fall of 2012, The Well were back in the studio again, this time at Ohm Recording Facility with Producer Mark Deutrom (Melvins, Sun O)))) and Engineer Chico Jones to record their debut album. However, an opportunity to record with Converse Rubber Tracks during SXSW 2013 resulted in the epic track ‘Eternal Well’ and sparked the idea of an EP. First Trip was pressed with a handful of songs from the Ohm sessions together with ‘Eternal Well’ just in time for their West Coast Summer Tour. Due to the energy and excitement of their live shows, the vinyl sold out quickly. With each repressing, a different hand-screened cover was printed until all four limited editions sold out. One of their most rabid fans was Riding Easy Records label boss Daniel Hall who recently signed the band.
 
Inspired by early ’70s psych, heavy rock, blues and proto-metal, The Well has created a sound that reflects doom, punk and horror all rolled together into one ghostly rock soundtrack. Their full-length debut Samsara is their strongest collection of songs to date. Produced by Mark Deutrom and released through Riding Easy Records, the masterwork is a stripped down, electric blues fuzzfest and begs to be heard live. After a steady touring schedule that’s seen the band share the stage with international acts such as: Kadavar, Orchid, Fu Manchu, High On Fire, NAAM, Orange Goblin, Pentagram and Dead Meadow guarantees The Well are contenders. 

“Writing dark, ominous music is how I deal with life,” admits Ian. “When we play live it’s like expelling the demons.” At a time when rock music is fading among the masses, The Well injects an intoxicating dose of raw adrenaline into a fatigued genre. Their nostalgic reverence, simple structure and modern expression put them at the forefront of today’s heavy rock.
 
Samsara is released via RidingEasy Records on 23rd September 2014.

iTunes preorder - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/samsara/id903208953?ls=1
  
The Well:
Ian Graham – Guitarist/Vocalist
Lisa Alley – Bass/Vocalist
Jason Sullivan – Drums
 
Web– thewellband.com
Bandcamp– thewellaustin.bandcamp.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/thewellband
Twitter– twitter.com/thewellband
Instagram– instagram.com/thewellband

Samsara

Mortal Bones

BUY ON ITUNES

The Well -  Mortal Bones

Fino A Ieri Sera..

please also check my YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/9_uSWmEd2gU

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砂の城
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ずいぶん　狭くなった
路地を　今日も　歩いてる

さっき　すれ違った
唄い続ける　聖者たち

悲しむなら そよ風のなか
微笑むなら 夕陽の丘


いつか　崩れ去った
約束の　砂の城

さっき　すれ違った
顔のない　人の群れ

流離うなら 大地の上
留まるなら さざ波の岸


誰を　想い　跳び込む
それほどまでに　自由を

誰の　幸せのため
何故に　その雲は
暗く　重く　どかない


ずいぶん　遠くなった
星を　今日も　眺めてる

さっき　すれ違った
踊り続ける　賢者たち

企むなら 暗闇の底
憂うなら 大空の下


誰を　想い　跳び込む
それほどまでに　自由を

誰の　幸せのため
何故に　その雲は
暗く　重く　どかない

砂の城 / sandcastle

please also check my YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/Ea28pQL7N6g

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凹凸　concave and convex
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会えば きっと 消える 僕ら
凹凸が　まるで　合致してる
さらけだしたままの声をしまう箱は何処？

最大級の 警戒もむなしく
時に 水面は 荒れ狂い
積み上げた なけなしの 粒子を 飲み込んだ

会えば きっと 消える 僕ら
好きなことだけで 暮らしていけるほど
都合よく できてない 思考回路

最大級の 警戒もむなしく
時に 嵐は 吹き荒れ
まとまりかけた 闇と言葉 蹴散らした

どこからやってきたのだろう
その記憶すら　ない

会えば きっと 消える 僕ら
凹凸が　まるで　合致してる
さらけだしたままの声をしまう箱は何処？

最大級の 警戒もむなしく
時に 水面は 荒れ狂い
積み上げた なけなしの 粒子を 飲み込んだ

concave & convex

AppleMusic

凹凸 / concave & convex

You’ve found the back catalogue. The newer stuff is here - https://on.soundcloud.com/Cr2XyvmoY8dt4RvJ8

Waylon Jennings

John King (The Frontier Years)

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