LYRICS:

So ask me again, 
Ask me what’s on my mind, 
Oh but you’ll know what I’ll say, 
I’ve said it time after time, 
And then you’ll listen to me, 
All my problems and insecurities, 
And then you’ll take my hand and hold it tight, 

You smell so sweet like your personality when all the people try to get you down, 
And your courage is gentle like the smile on your lips, but you’re brave just like the sound 

Of your laughter, 
And it rings through the wind, 
And it rings through the hell that they put you through, 
But your laughter, 
It keeps me on the ground, 
It keeps us safe from the hell that we’ll one day make it through, 

So I got down on my knee,
Wondering what she thought of me, 
And I’ll make you believe in me, 
I’ll keep you safe from him and all the rest, 

So I’ll ask you again, 
Ask you what’s on your mind, 
Oh but I’ll know what you’ll say,
 I’ve heard it time after time, 
And then I’ll listen to you, 
What makes you insecure and all your problems too, 
I’ll take your hand, I’ll hold it tight, 

And we’ve suffered in life,
But made it over the years, 
And we’ve been there for us, 
We’ve both been there for the tears, 
And though we’re growing up, 
We still need each other like we’re young, 

My god you smell so sweet like your personality when all the people try to get you down, 
And your courage is honey on the hive of a mess, but that’s where the magic begins to sound, 

The sound of your laughter, 
It rings right through the wind, 
It rings right through the hell that they put you through, 
Your laughter, 
It keeps me safe and sound, 
It keeps us safe from the the hell that we’ll one day make it through, 

.

So this is not an OFFICIAL RELEASE or anything, but one of my best friends had a shitty day.  So naturally, I had to cheer her up.  So I wrote her a crappy acoustic punk song... shrug... I'm not good at much...

This one is for you, Ti.  I'm sorry I can't be right by your side to make your day better, but I hope you know that you are still and always will be my wife.  HAHA.  We.  Are.  Marriage.  

Life isn't so bad, but life isn't so good either.  Life is life.  Make something of it.  Make happy, make music, make work, make something positive. 

This recording was INCREDIBLY rushed as my friend was feeling very sleepy, so I literally did this in an hour or two.  Absolutely no effects were used whatsoever.  EVERYTHING was recorded with a BETA 58.  Not even a condenser was at hand... So really, this is just for you, honey.  <3  

This song will be PROPERLY recorded and mastered on the upcoming Mountains EP.

Always remember ilu <3 

A Marriage for Life

A song I've wanted to cover for a while.  Since 2011 actually.
Disclaimer: everything sounds better with headphones.

Equipment used- 
Beta 58
Tascam DP-02

I Don't Love You - My Chemical Romance

Acoustic cover of Children of Divorce by Jonny Craig by John Athens.

In celebration of obtaining a new condenser.  Sounds great.  Just got to get a LOT better at mixing+mastering now...  I've got no more excuses for bad mixes haha.

Children of Divorce - John Athens

My midterm project for MIDI class.  

Here is a TEASER for a track on the upcoming Mountains EP.  And when I say upcoming, I don't really mean upcoming... But eventually.  
This is only HALF THE SONG so don't fret, loved ones.  Or rather, do fret... for it'll be a while until I'll be able to finish it.  

Suicide Pride

This is for my dearest friend.  With 2014 approaching, it will mark a staggering 14 years that we've known each other.  

I love you so much.  And singing this song with you up on stage is actually quite a fond memory.  
And I miss you.  And just... I can never express how thankful I am... I'll never be able to show you how grateful I am that you're always there.

Soon to be 14 years.  I love you.  <3
Thank you for always being there.

I'm Not Alright - Sanctus Real

The very first installment of the Deconstruction EP.  
"Invigoration" expresses despair against a generation slowly beginning to live for nothing more than the carnal pleasures of life.

One of John Athens' earlier songs, "Invigoration" attempts to fuse contrasting instruments and genres to create something weird.

Written and produced by John Athens 
Mixed by John Athens 
Mastered by Patrick Henson  

LYRICS:  www.john-athens.tumblr.com

Invigoration

Final project for Harmony class at the Contemporary Music and Technology program at Selkirk College.  
Yes, we had to write a diatonic tune to express our understanding of the concept.

Diatonic chords, melody, bassline.  

9/9.

Diatonic Tune Project - HARMONY CLASS

Final project for Harmony II class!  Secondary dominants and modal interchange ft. interpolated II's.  

This song isn't actually called "Electric Duck Feel".

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