Sunset!

on the side....rhythm track/vocal/quick mix1

https://soundcloud.com/theweightytree/sneaky-stomp-1

Silverback

This is a song of encouragement for those who seek acceptance and love. It takes me back to  the day I collapsed to my knees while doing the dishes. I knew my marriage was broken and there was nothing more I could do to save it. It was a lonely, empty time in my life. I was recently inspired to record this as an acoustic lullaby of hope. You can hear the weeping of the bass -- like a lost soul, my lost soul, crying out. I dedicate this work  to those who are hurting and in need of healing. To you I say He is here and He loves you. Reach out and touch Him. Don't be afraid. 

Words & Music -- Martin Gore

Lainie Ernst - Vocals
Rob Wessel - Godin 5th Avenue archtop blues acoustic guitar & Ibanez Gary Willis special edition fretless bass

Personal Jesus

lightnin and Fred whacked up for the dance floor

Schoolgirl(Lightnin Hopkins/Fred McDowell) Mash

Based on the original instrumental 'Bluestronic' by Kelvyn Taylor https://soundcloud.com/kelvynt/blooz-1
Kelvyn kindly allowed me to take his original acoustic guitar piece  and make it into the something else that I was hearing (with my one good ear). Assembling a grand cast of Soundcloud musicians, all fantastic in their own right, each one helped to shape the final collage. The turnaround for this was astoundingly rapid. Ah, the beauty of Soundcloud. Please give  them all a listen and a follow.
Snaithilicious Guitars, Whistling and Production by Barry Snaith - Inconsistent Jukebox https://soundcloud.com/barry_snaith
Words and voice - Tanisha Jackland https://soundcloud.com/ladyofire
Accordion - Marty Lucas https://soundcloud.com/mlucas
Double Bass, Organ & Baritone Guitar - David Augustin https://soundcloud.com/ecstasyoffumbling
Harmonica & Banjo - V. Zeberg (Zeba) https://soundcloud.com/plain-zebra
Image taken from Morpheus-and-Iris by Pierre-Narcisse Guerin ||| (Morpheus, the God of Dreams and Iris, the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods).

GUIDES - words by Tanisha Jackland

We channel them by wading
In the waters of sleep

Until they discover us in those depths,
out from opacity,
doused in heavy scent of lucid hopes.
Steering us away from the shallows of docile minds
and fractured egos

They command this realm of slumber,
whispering as gentle as the
moon’s waft voice, routes to
more suitable  lives

They meet us in corners of
spatial thought, then
purge the shadows that anchor us
while kissing our most embedded secrets

They will unite us
One dream at a time

GUIDES - Kelvyn Taylor Gang Feat. Tanisha Jackland, Marty Lucas, Barry Snaith, David Augustin & Zeba

Too Old To Die Young

https://soundcloud.com/theweightytree/back-hander

Angel Eyes

1989 Four part harmony. Paul John Peter & Bob. playing rhythm guitars lead guitar and bass, live recording session at John's Flat in Belsize Park, spontaneous performance and arrangement. Mixed by Paul.


Firewater Slowburner

Mickey Hart Band - Let There Be Light

Stuntin'

Rise with the sun

Thanks to Carmen Champagne and Jason Krug of The Grimm Generation for so graciously allowing us to cover their song, make sure you checkout their Soundcloud page too, plus hear the real thing on this awesome song…..thanks again Guys, hope you like it.

SHAKE THE TEMPLE AND SHAME THE SUN

Let’s name names and take the blame as an act of christian charity
Make a play for the right way
It’s pretty but it’s scary
And then just drive
Take a long ride
Pack a bag
It’ll take some time
Sirens wail and we’re not slowing, never knowing what’s around the corner
Fortune favors the bold, My Love, might as well floor it
It’s gonna be all right
We got the second sight
Taste the air
It’s alive
And faster we fly...
It’s a revolution, but a small one
Liberation, one by one
Evolution into something
Shake the temple and shame the sun
Let’s name names and take the blame as an act of christian charity
Make a play for the right way
It’s pretty but it’s scary
And then just drive
Take a long ride
Pack a bag
It’ll take some time
And faster we fly...
It’s a revolution, but a small one
Liberation, one by one
Evolution into something
Shake the temple and shame the sun

The Grimm Generation 2013


SHAKE THE TEMPLE  AND SHAME THE SUN-(The Grimm Generation)-cover-LYRIC HERE

I am not a musician but music plays a very important role in my creative life! I am an artist/designer and music is my companion and my muse in the long hours I spend working in my studio! 
I am immensely impressed and grateful for all the talented and inspiring musicians whose work graces this Cloud, and I will always re-post sounds that I love (and will listen to again) - knowing that others will enjoy them!
I feel slightly embarrassed and quite humbled when I receive such graceful messages of thanks from artists whose work I have re-posted - after-all, I am the one who is so inspired by the discovery of your brilliant music!!!
So thank YOU!!!
Jools :)
P.S. If you want to see where the music takes me there is a link to my Portfolio site on Behance below!!! 
NEW!! - Thanks for all the great feed-back on my work! I shall be re-launching with a website (shop & archive) ‘KULT-JE’ in the not too distant future! Meanwhile, examples of past and current work are featured on my Instagram (@joolselphick)
Since my heart op in Jan2021, I have had to deal with taking quite a lot of meds which have interrupted my design work - that and moving to Germany in 2020 - and back in 2021 (due to Covid my business plans stalled!) - SO, slowly getting it together…. hang tight!😊

I have an archive of my work to date on Instagram - @joolselphick

Sunset!

Julie Elphick