Great storytelling on this and very great hook for the chorus

Love it...
Great job on vocals & lyrics ...
instrumentals & productions 💯
Bravo 
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beautiful work bud ! sick lyrics with a touch of romance and reality ! lovely harmonies and vocal work too ! digging the piano ! great track ! love it !

Awesome track Joe!! Bravo!👏🏻 Our guitarist feels particularly connected given her nickname (Vampira🧛🏻‍♀️). 😂

Hey Joe man, I really enjoy hearing you deliver this funny story. Very appropriate for this time of year, too. Awesome work, my friend!

Hi Joe, I have added this song to my latest Halloween playlist! Thank you for your support.

Your musical style reminds me of Elvis Costello and your voice reminds me of Jarabe de Palo! Great sound man!!

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When you want to confront someone about a sensitive matter that annoys you, you got a bone.

Words and music by David F Wagoner

Fresh Candy

I Got A Bone

Excursus - Una breve divagazione

Original song,  music made in Garageband  (And with some help from a good friend)  😊

Lyrics:

When you spoke to me
I just turned away
Didn't know where to look
Or what to say

When you said Baby hey
Please speak to me
I froze, couldn't find the words
it was bad to see

I am just not the one who speaks out loud
Iam just a quiet girl in a loudly world

Should i speak for you?
Or should i do it for me?
should i just close my eyes and set you free?

Or should i be true
With what i already knew
That you're my only one 
And i love you

I need to find a way
the right words to say
I can't go on like this
day after day

I will be true to you
And to myself
I need to open up so you can love me too

I will speak for you
And i will do it for me
I will not close my eyes
I will be free

I will be true to you
And what i already know
That you're my only one
And i love you so

Na na na na na na....

Speak        (Original)

LEVEL 3

In the dark of night, there's things that don't feel right.
Like a creature of the night with a healthy appetite
I saw a beautiful woman standing by the dance floor
I met her gaze she smiled at me
 I knew the rest was history as my heart beat quickly in my chest (in my chest)

The night past by in one big blur and in the morning there was no sign of her
I tried so hard to convince myself that it was only just a dream

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I want to see the sun shine on your face
Cause maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe you’re a vampire dressed in lace

As the day began to wane and darkness fell like bloody rain
I could feel a sense of foreboding in the air
I turned around and she was there
Next to me with long dark hair
Staring at me with a hungry pointy grin (hungry pointy grin)

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I want to see the sun shine on your face
Cause maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe you’re a vampire dressed in lace

Now she stops by every night and something tells me things aren’t right
Cause it’s been more than a week since I’ve seen the light of day

Now that you’ve heard my story, I hope you believe it’s true
My memory’s kind of foggy. There’s not much I can do
I’m sick of being stuck in this cold dark place
I want to feel the sun shine on my face
And I’m searching for a cure to what’s ailing me (what’s ailing me)

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I want to see the sun shine on your face
Cause maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe you’re a vampire dressed in lace

Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby I want to see the sun shine on your face
Cause maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe, maybe you’re a vampire dressed in lace

Vampire Dressed In Lace

One More Step

The title of this track is a reference to the wartime term "no quarter", which also means "take no prisoners". The 'blood' red flag is often used as a symbol of this horrible practice and, in fact, it is considered a war crime to refuse to spare the life of anybody - i.e. to refuse quarter. The term "No Quarter" prompted me to research the meaning, which is where the concept for the song title came from.

In the original 1999 version of this tune, the only instrument was the echo-y electric piano sound, which was influenced heavily by the song "No Quarter" by Led Zeppelin. This is another tune I'd recommend listening to with headphones because of the heavy panning movement throughout. 

(special thanks to Chris [cgmaness] for the thoughtful perspective that reminded me of this incredible video, which speaks for itself. more like screams!  www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x7FGbW3IVc) 

Make music not war.

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

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Mark's Album (post-2020)

Red Flag

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.   Featuring Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Alto Saxophone solo. Fender Electric Bass. Gibson L5 Electric Guitar Rhythm. Gibson SG Electric Guitar Rhythm. Hammond B3 Organ Rhythm. Drums, full Acoustic Drum set! Percussion, Brushes, Zildgen 22" ride & crash Cymbal.

Blues at Home

Walkin Bluez

Walking Bluez

This track is one of the short track´s from the Album "Small Amounts Of EDM"

Miracle

blue

Il Re é partito

Quantum Angel - Bael

Get Yourself High - The Chemical Brothers Tribute

Song about golden days gone by.
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Sunkissed Dreams (with Vocals)

Western Plains (2023) Anthology CD3 Track 08

This sweet girl pop song was composed and performed by Roses Are Blue. It´s a big honour and joy for me that Rose let me add some guitar to this wonderful song! Thank you, Rose :-)

Girl in my window ROSES ARE BLUE ft. The Gatsbys

⚡ Synthwave energy unleashed! ⚡ Shock the Algorithm returns with a brand NEW album — Ultraviolet Cosmos.
https://shockthealgorithm.bandcamp.com/album/ultraviolet-cosmos

🌌 Available NOW on Bandcamp — grab your digital copy today and step into the neon! 🌌

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.

Vampire Dressed In Lace

Joe Stroffolino

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