more experimenting with arranging sampled sounds & loops. a little slow to build up, but once the horns and hammond organ kick in, it's pretty funky.

-sampled instruments include: rhythm & lead electric guitar, some bass, filtered piano, horns, some drums & perc
-instruments played by me include: organ, drums & perc, a tiny bit of electric piano and bass at the transitions  

All comments welcome, and don't be shy to be critical or suggest ideas to help me improve. :)

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here's some pictures I took: www.flickr.com/photos/mark_boucher/
my best photos on 500px (safe site): 500px.com/p/mrmark?view=photos

Mark's Album (post-2020)

Sneaky Reggae

Lyrics:-
Here it is our new beginning
Though its not for the faint of heart
When we see the good is winning
Over the bad
Well that's the very best part

Never felt so right before
Like its knocking on the door
All the signs are there for sure
As we wave it goodbye
Not a tear in my eyes

As the old begins to crumble
The Earth will seek its own revenge
Cracks will open the streets will rumble 
Establishment gone
Everything that's so wrong

Never felt so right before
Like its knocking on the door
All the signs are there for sure
As we wave it goodbye
Not a tear in my eyes

Its something to celebrate
Getting rid of all the hate
Something to look forward to
A better world for me and you

Never felt so right before
Like its knocking on the door
All the signs are there for sure
As we wave it goodbye
Not a tear in my eyes

Not a tear in my eyes

winkandwoo - 2024

Not A Tear In My Eyes

Cast of Characters:
J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell – drums, bass, and organ
TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman –Stephen– mix, mastering, and production
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–PRS semi hollow body electric guitar
This song began with JJ on a late Saturday night, coming up with it on the drums, bass, and organ. He had a killer jazz groove on his mind when he composed it, and was able to really bring it to life on all levels. He originally wrote it as a solo piece, but asked me if I would like to add a guitar part. I jumped at the opportunity to play an original jazz song on his guitar, and in a few days, recorded about 20 takes of it. He finally landed on the one you hear in here now. 
  We asked Stephen to mix, master, and produce it for them, which he did in his typically professional way.
  This was a fun, exciting collaboration, featuring just JJ and me, but the rest of the Eclectic Collective will be back with them next time. We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed making it.

Losing the  Paparazzi (With JJ Terrell, produced by Texmex Shaman)

I'd been talking for a while with @kinelle-man (one of my favourite Soundcloud artists) about collaborating on something, but I was always too lazy to do anything about it. Then he recently approached me with this great tune, which was more or less complete already, and he suggested I add some drums to it, and whatever else I thought might work. most of the music is from kinelle man, while I added some drums, organ, and extra guitar bits (see below for details). Once I mixed it together, we really loved how it turned out and I'm grateful to kinelle man for this fun opportunity! Dedicated to a friend of a friend.  :)

kinelle man - bass, main guitars, arrangement
mistermark - drums, percussion, organ, additional guitar fills (samples of GarageBand loops)
Kevin G Davy - trumpet


Image design concept by me based on kinelle man's song title, created using ChatGPT 4o and Photoshop. It's meant to be an abstract of a cell nucleus, on an old polaroid photo.

Family Circle (a kinelle man / mistermark 'cool'-laboration)

From the "Pre-Unit Twins" project

A Song about Love Lost

The Pre-Unit Twins

When Love Is No More

When Love is No More

Cast of Characters:

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)– @josh-clary-1 –Josh – Warwick four string fretless bass, vocals, lyrics, and seed idea
K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara –Ken–drums
TexMex Shaman– @texmex-shaman –Stephen– Tom Anderson custom T electric guitar
Mistermark-- @user-432503709 -- Mark – clavinet and VST sax     
J.J. Terrell-- @j-j-terrell—JJ-- Yamaha Genos 2 electric piano voice and lead organ
Llanpsych-- @llanpsych -- Tez – electric guitar, mix, and production
Eclectic Collective -- composition

This song started its life as one of a batch of bass lines Josh came up with around the New Year holiday. He recorded it to a rudimentary drum loop, which Ken replaced perfectly with his own beat. JJ was the next up, bringing his magical organ into the mix. He had to replace it, though, after discussions within the group about the overall form, particularly a suggestion from Stephen that led to the formation of the choruses. He joined the project next, adding his fuzzy, foundational guitar you hear underlying the entire song. Not to miss out on the guitaring, Tez came up with the ethereal guitar fills that float around in there. Mark came after Tez with his textural wah clavinet, also adding the wonderful sax solo you hear in the middle.
After it was done musically, Josh went back and wrote some lyrics and sang them, too.
Once it was in the can, we asked Tez to do the honors of mixing it for us, which he did in his always expert fashion.
This is a fine example of the Eclectic Collective coming together to create a heartfelt song. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Original lyrics by Josh Clary:

Sometimes I think about
Things we used to talk about
Now I have to go without
Ever looking at your face x2

But I want you near me
Wish that you could hear me

What if we could ever reach
Out to the other each
But what would we say?
Is it just another routine day? x2

It makes my heart hurt bad
When I think of what I had
Now you’ve slipped away
Seems I saw you just the other day

Life can be really cruel
And I can be a fool
But I wish there were a way
I could hear what you would say

Loss (The Eclectic Collective)

Copyright 2025.
Mixed by heart house and the new kindness

Bounce Back Up Guitar Version

Heart Of The Matter

File Updated: ebow added


Verse One - The Irish Troubles

Verse Two - The Palestinian Troubles

Verse Three - The Ukrainian Troubles

The Orange Wolves
"Oh captive Gaels across the border
Suppressed by wolves of law and order
With sheepish tongue and gun in hand
How slyly they divide our land!
Aided by our Christian faith
Gods message changed from love to hate
This sinful 'state' cannot remain
May God release it from it's pain!
Let secret truths be now confessed
From barracades by sons supressed
While smouldering homes cry out to Heaven
Incense to God by the Orange Devil!
And as the flames of freedom grow
They melt the chains which bound you so
Fear not, dear children, brave and fine
The wolf cannot devour the Lion!" [Papa (Bill Stapleton)1969]

The Blue Wolves
"Oh grafting Gazan's out a little further
Suppressed by wolves, The present "order"!
With sheepish tongue and gun in hand
How slyly they divide your land
Aided by your Muslim faith
May God's message spread love and light
We see your State!
You must remain!
May God release all from their pain
Let secret truths be found and blessed
Move barricades, Bring the food, What beats in your chest?
While smouldering homes cry out to Heaven
Incense to God by this days' Blue Devil!
And as our flames of freedom show
They melt the chains which bound us so
Fear not, dear children,
Its brave you define.
The wolf can never devour our Palestine 🇵🇸"

Fear not, dear children,
Its brave you define.
The wolf can never devour a true Lion

The Red Wolves
Unite with Ukraine
They're bruising further
Weathered by wolves, the present "order"
Indecision,
Guns to head while shaking hands
How slyly they just took your land.
Aided by our ailing aid
May you find power and love
A full state.
We see their hate
Prisoner army of pain
May they retreat to borders sane
May your grain sail free to nest
Our hearts have food
Our grace to your best 
While smouldering homes cry out to Heaven
Incense to God by the Red Devil
As the flames of freedom grow
They melt the chains which bound you so
Fear not, dear children, brave and fine
The wolf cannot devour the Lion!

 [Adapted from Bills poem for the present day - TBD 2025] Free Palestine. We got there. So will you guys. Loads of love from Ireland 🇵🇸

The Wolves

Ajabu

MARCHIN

Songs with a twinge of humor (and some a bit more serious).  
I do not use AI to create my songs. 
https://linktr.ee/joe.stroffolino
Recently I have had the urge to pick up my guitars (Taylor 114ce and Fender Squire) and I have been trying to use more guitar in my songs.  
My go to .vst plug ins are  EZkeys 2, EZ Bass and  EZ drummer 3) and my DAW is Logic Pro 11. 
I welcome your comments and enjoy listening to all the great music on SoundCloud. 
All songs are originals and copyrighted.

Bounce Back Up Guitar Version

Joe Stroffolino