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Quantum Flux

An exploration of the Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda  moments of growing up -  all the moments of choice and circumstance that defined us, isolated us, made us angry and caused us to be misunderstood. Does who we were define who we will be?  
Shyling is the word Keith used to explore the young person trapped by insecurity and fear. Despite lurking on the fringes of life  through the rebelliousness of our teen and younger adult years, there is always the hope of a page being turned in the book. "Keep on shining," despite of, or because, of who we were and who we are now. The book of life is certainly a more interesting read because of our struggles. Perhaps we just need to reconcile with our past, talk to your younger self, give him/her a hug, tell him/her that you understand their struggles and there is no blame assigned. Then turn that page and live in the now.

free D/L on Terry's Wix site - www.terrywigmore.com under the Wigmore-Allen-Gibbons tab at the top of the home-screen.

Lyrics:

Shy-ling
So I’ve finally got to meet ya…my old friend
Haven’t seen you since our school days end
If ya don’t mind me saying…ya looking old
Been once or twice around the block I’m told
Got some words of wisdom, for you alone
Listen real close and take it home
Shining, shining….you were once shining (x2)
Ya shoulda treat them better…you know ya should
Ya shoulda treat them better, because they were your blood
Don’t stop, never stop, never give up
This is your trial, and it’s your own damn neck
Trying, trying… never stop trying (x2)
Every man has two wolves…a wolf deep inside
Which wolf do you feed? Which wolf do you starve?
Oh to you of dull wit, have you just been asleep?
Ya could have done better, but you sold yourself cheep
Life made you harder, but life broke your back
Surrender your future so you’ll never look back
(INST)
Jumped up, litter bug, you just don’t care
Who you rip up, or who you do tear
Don’t stop never stop, never give up
Good at being bad and bad at being good
Shy-ling, shy-ling… never stop shining (x2)
Never stop…

Wigmore: music, production
Allen: guitars, bass, lyrics, vocals

Shyling

Well …. synths, composition
https://on.soundcloud.com/n1u9HxZB74wW7FYv6
Surfers like Us …. guitar, co-composition 

This piece is another result of our collaboration! It is an expansion and groovy complement to the track "Winter Trip". March is the month that belongs to spring and so the title "Spring Groove" fits well here. We invite you to come along for the ride in search of spring signs. We hope you will have a lot of fun listening (dancing?) to this piece. Thank you for your attention and support! 😎

Spring Groove (w/Well)

Feels like we’re just creatures in a zoo
Living with eight billion angry souls
Someone needs to put up a big sign that says
Don’t feed the angry trolls

They say you shouldn’t wrestle with a pig 
Because in the end you’ll both get dirty
But the pig will actually have fun
And you’ll need a shower when you’re done

When someone tosses red meat at you
You can make the decision not to chew
You can be like Dirty Harry - say make my day
But sometimes it’s better to walk away

You don’t need to go straight to defcon one
With some random jerk who likes to argue for fun
You don’t need to start world war three
Just because you disagree

People out there who are like pigs
And they try to drag you into the mud
They’re out there trying to provoke
They make you angry and they think it’s all a joke

For days you’ll replay the argument in your head
While every night the pig sleeps comfortably in his bed

Everyone thinks they’re right
They don’t want to admit that maybe they were wrong
They’ve had opinions for so long
Sometimes you just have to let it go
And realize that you’re not goanna change their mind
Keep moving forward don’t look behind

When someone tosses red meat at you
You can make the decision not to chew
You can be like dirty Harry - say make my day
But sometimes it’s better to walk away

If you’re going through life trying to make it through your busy day
And a pig comes along with something provocative to say
Just let it go in one ear and out the other side
Don’t let that pig take you for a ride
Don’t feed the pigs
Just let them pontificate 
and go about your business 
and don’t take the bait

Why can’t we all just get along
Hold hands and sing that kumbaya song
Why can’t we all just get along
and accept the fact that sometimes we're wrong
Why can’t we all just get along
Hold hands and sing that kumbaya song

Don't Feed The Pig

Celtic music is a paradox; in a minor key such as this piece, it tends to be melancholy, yet in its melancholia it can lift the spirit to heavenly realms where noble and reflective thoughts reside.  It is Debbie's and mine fondest hope this Lament lifts your spirits:) A huge thank you to Debbie for gracing this piece with her playing. Hear more of her beautiful music @debra_buesking.

Celtic Lament (Debra Buesking; Piano and Synths, David; Guitar)

Songs with a twinge of humor (and some a bit more serious).  
I do not use AI to create my songs. 
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.

Don't Feed The Pig

Joe Stroffolino