Kelen Helvetia - Vain Game
Song promoting Vainglorious Unreleased Album

Kelen Helvetia - Vain Game

A hypnotic spiral of rebellion, sarcasm, and existential dread — Habitual is the distorted mirror reflecting the world’s endless hustle. Gritty guitars meet hyper-literate lyrics in this darkly groovy indie track from The Day Afters.

Habitual

🎶 CREDITS 🎶

Words & Music: Roger Whittlesey
Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards: Roger Whittlesey
Guitar: Harry Jacobson (Philadelphia, PA)
Bass: Noel Barrett (Cork City, Ireland)
Production & Arrangement: Roger Whittlesey
Mixing & Mastering: Roger Whittlesey
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🎸 "Between the Lines" – Roger Whittlesey feat. Harry Jacobson & Noel Barrett

Get ready for an electrifying ride! Between the Lines is an upbeat, heartfelt song about love that lingers just out of reach. Featuring the incredible virtuoso guitar work of Harry Jacobson (Philadelphia, PA) and the rock-solid bass groove of Noel Barrett (Cork City, Ireland), this track delivers emotion, energy, and unforgettable melodies.

Written and performed by Roger Whittlesey, who brings soaring vocals, rich harmonies, and dynamic keys, Between the Lines is packed with passion from start to finish. And don’t miss the standout guitar solo and fiery outro—this one is a must-listen!

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Between the Lines

Playful Intrigue

For my sixth birthday for weeks and weeks I begged my dad for a dog
But my dad didn’t think I was responsible enough and he was also kind of cheap
But I kept asking him constantly and finally he broke down
He gave me a little cabbage plant growing in a Styrofoam cup

He said if you take good care of this cabbage plant
Next year I’ll consider buying you a dog

I named him Charlie and I planted him in the flowerbed in the front yard
And every morning I’d go outside, and I’d feed him water and fertilizer
I’d update him on what was going on inside the house
And as far as cabbages go Charlie was a patient listener

Every night before I went to bed
I’d stick my head out the window and say goodnight to Charlie.

Our friendship was more than one of those passing fads
And every day Charlie grew until his head was bigger than my dad’s

And I guess my dad must have noticed too because one crisp autumn afternoon
Me and Charlie were sitting in the flowerbed listening to a baseball game
My dad came outside, and he said to me, it’s time for you to become a man

He reached down and he ripped my best friend Charlie out of the ground
For a couple of seconds, I could see his little roots gasping for soil 
Then we took him in the house and we cleaned and we gutted him

 And I swore that would be the last time I’d ever have a personal relationship
 with a vegetable of the cruciferous type
And as we sat around the table, eating our cabbage soup
It occurred to me I was so glad my dad hadn’t bought be a dog

I dedicate this song to Charlie because he made such a big impression on me
Those months we spent together made me so happy.
I go down the produce aisle at the grocery store.  I see those cabbages and it makes sad
I’m glad for the time we spent together.  Sorry it had to end up so bad.

Charlie (Cabbage Song)

A short story about time travel. From the falcon E.P. S;wer Things

It's Just This

Basic Blues Bitch!

Sprung in den Spring

Spicy era

an old track from an unreleaced Concept album 'The Legend of the Mand'rol'

If it was not so

Track 4 is a Drum Drops R&B beat. Track 3 is  a chord progression I wrote with Two guitars mixed low and high comping along. Track 2 is my bass line and Track 1 is my lead guitar with the melody.  I was thinking about how fast the summer season is flying by as I adjusted my final mix for  this one.

Another Summer Is Ending

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.

Charlie (Cabbage Song)

Joe Stroffolino