Best Playlist 2023

Some of my Soundcloud Favourites #194

December Friends

Daily Drops

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Related tracks: NIGHT TIME

THE WRETCHED FALL OF FLIGHT 173

Jazztastic

I tried something different on the Mixing, I pray it works anyway heres
Beacon...
"The Lord is my Rock My Fortress and my Deliverer. My God is My Rock in whom I take refuge"Psalms 18:2
Verse 1
Deeper and deeper tides rolling in
waves crashing around alone again
that sinking feeling rising overhead
caught in between life or death
tag
theres a Light through the haze breaking out making way
far beyond drawing near through the darkness He appears
Chorus
my Beacon, harbour near the shore
myLighthouse, sheltering once more
flashing bright, Light of Life
pointing towards the shore
right my course, right my course
v2
Bearer of burdens, anchor for my soul
a hiding place from shifting shadows
comforter, keeper refuge in the storm
Trusting Your might will right my course
Tag 
theres a Light through the haze beaming out making way
far beyond drawning near through the darkness He appears
repeat chorus
Bridge
Sinking vessel? Lost at sea overcome and drowning?
fight struggle in too deep here comes Rescue
Chorus
the pix is a painting on my livingroom wall by John Lund called lighthouse in stormy seas with a Beacon of light 
https://open.spotify.com/track/2zpu2bRCw12K9GEl2ABg1V?si=e339d6185d064249
https://pandora.app.link/1nkZuQCSzub

Beacon

A song of unity… six degrees of separation…the @ called out ones… the Iglesia! Christ founded @ One church… not 40,000 different ones!! One may find their niche in a particular part of the @ redeemed @ spiritual body… just make sure it’s the proper @ Body! Just saying! No one’s judge! Just a believer and a follower, but definitely not in the top tier! 😇😎… this is not a song about being called out for indifference, or individualism… it’s for those who believe and follow! One can make it whatever they want!.., I have an affinity to those who have been called out, and set free from the @ slave market of sin, end of transmission!🙏🙏🙏

Lyrics:
Well yeah…uh huh?
Well this is a call,  to all who’ve fallen but follow through 
This is a call to all of you…

What a lovely day to throw your cares away 
Take the time to look around 
What a lovely sound, grace greatly abounds
All of the lost have been found 

This is a calling, to all who have fallen 
This is a calling, to you 
World keeps coming, gotta keep running 
This is a calling to you 

That’s the way we should spend our days
Thankful for all that we’ve got
Won five in ten, let’s double down again
Had a little now we’ve got a lot


Now this is a call,now, to all who will fall, now
This is a calling, to you!
This is a shout out, to all who’ve been called out
This is a calling to you
Calling to you

This is a call
This is a call
This is a call
This is a call
This is a call
This is a call
This is a call, a call to you…

A Call To Everyone

Written by a former band mate , Chris Bennet @ 15 years old! He passed in 2014… this is performed and recorded by me, in honor of our true friendship and his amazing talents!

In The Fall

Original written by CG Maness…Entheogenic Psychonaught… Llanpsych… K2and the Three…total fun… this is Chris’s baby… the rest of us added our touches… enjoy!

And The Slithy Toves- Eclectic Collective

Samba De Verao: Summer Samba Composer Marcos Valle E Sérgio Valle

Dub Knife

Incursion is based on self sampled sounds from car doors slamming to electric toothbrushes.
Mastering: Mark Suttle www.msevenmusic.com
Featured on
GHETTO UNDERGROUND VOL. 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHqkR1T5ehg&t=3974s

Incursion

Emerging from over a year of creative hibernation following their debut album, Stavroz's first single and title track of the upcoming EP "Kick Up the Dust" jolts them back into action with a proper... kick. As one of the most powerful songs they've ever done, it still feels very... "Stavroz":  lightly twisted with a wink and a frown. 
Known for their skillful balance between couch and club, Stavroz however boldly steers towards the heart of the dance floor this time: efficient, remorseless, powerful, intense and most of all... elegant.
Guiding you harmoniously through the club is a delightful duet of trumpet and saxophone, timed perfectly to heal you where it hurts most.

Kick Up The Dust EP

Kick Up The Dust

stream/buy

■概要(Overview)
あっ！魔女がほうきの上に乗ってバランスを取りながら飛んでいる！
・・そう、今日は100年に一度の魔女のお祭りで、世界中の魔女が飛び回ります。
魔女が夜空のトライアングルを鳴らすと、星がキラキラとさらに綺麗に輝きます。
・・・そんな感じの曲です。
2023年最後の曲です。今年も皆様、ありがとうございました！
これに懲りず(笑)、どうぞ来年もよろしくお願いいたします！

🧙🎄🧙🎄🧙🎄🧙🎄🧙🎄

■Overview
Ah! A witch is flying while balancing on a broom!
...That's right, today is the witch festival that happens once every 100 years, and witches from all over the world are flying around.
When the witch rings the triangle in the night sky, the stars sparkle and shine even more beautifully.
...That's the kind of song it is.
This is the last song of 2023. Thank you everyone again this year!
Don't get discouraged by this (lol), we hope to see you again next year!

■歌詞
今夜はお祭り　金星を祝う
誰もが見上げ　驚いている

夜空のトライアングル　鳴らして飛ぶ
誰の上にも　星たちが降るの
穂先がリズムをとりだしたら
お祭りは最高潮に盛り上がるのよ

夜の間中　街を照らす
動物たちも楽しそうに見ているわ

伝えたいことが　ある人の
想いが　伝わる夜

■Lyrics
Tonight is a festival celebrating Venus
Everyone looks up and is surprised

Fly while making the triangle sound in the night sky
Stars will fall on everyone
When the broom tip picks up a rhythm
The festival is at its peak

illuminate the city throughout the night
The animals also seem to enjoy it.
A night where the feelings of those who have something to convey are conveyed.

yu-ran-hikou(sightseeing flight)

Mink

The third track on the latest Stavroz EP is a captivating collaboration featuring Brussels-based pianist, producer and sound designer, Poltrock. In this mesmerizing composition, a combination of ethereal-sounding synths and duduk are combined with ghostly high-pitch distortions. Despite a backbone of muffled beats, the tune has vaporous qualities, reverberations that wobble and tinkle into space – it’s an easy listening experience but in a trippy, spaced-out way.

This musical direction exemplifies the essence of Stavroz's artistic philosophy, encapsulated in their motto: "We're trying to go for the sweet spot between the couch and the club." This approach has become a hallmark of the band's style, seamlessly blending elements of relaxation and danceability to create a unique and entrancing sonic experience that resonates with a diverse audience.

Dae-El

The second single of the newest Stavroz EP is upon us. In classic Stavroz-style, the Belgian quartet offers an astonishing journey of saxophone & duduk, supported by broken beats and chopped vocals. 
"Her Eyes Were Red" does what it says on the cover. There's melancholy - without sadness. Power - without force. Love - without lust. Stavroz's music possesses a distinct power that feels both natural and organic, never resorting to brute force or aggression.

The song is a testament to Stavroz's artistry, showcasing their ability to evoke deep emotions through their music. With each note and rhythm, they prove why they are celebrated as one of the most innovative and captivating musical acts in the electronic music scene. This track is a shining example of their talent, leaving a lasting impression on both your ears and your heart.

Her Eyes Were Red

I was asked by my Dear Friend Karin-Maria Brunner ,to participate in a Jazz project Album .I would like to thank  Karin-Maria from the bottom of my heart for this opportunity.I praise her drive and enthusiasm through what has been a very difficult year for her.
This is the first of 3 tracks written and performed by us.
Album will be released on November 11 2023
Love to you Karin-Maria

3 Day Weekend ( Collaboration Karin-Maria Brunner )

'Moving Into New Territory' is a collaboration with Karin-Maria Brunner. This however is my version of the track and is not quite the same as the one on Karin-Maria's Album 'Jazztastic'
Alan Hamilton: Keys, Drum and Percussion programming, Bass, Strings, Brass, Wind and Guitar, Production
Karin-Maria Brunner: Original Concept, Drum programming, Keys, Organ, Bass.
https://soundcloud.com/user-53145152-479345033

Thanking Karin-Maria for inviting me to Collab on the track and wishing her every success with her Album 'Jazztastic'.

Moving Into New Territories

Moving Into New Territory with Karin-Maria Brunner

This is my message of peace, brotherhood, hope and love for all the people of the Earth and the Universe...
Find unconditional love.. and you will find yourself! Namastè

The Same Time

Music & words : Loony De Bussy 
Illustration : Nataly NGM  🧡

All played and sung by Loony :  Acoustic / Electric guitar, Fretless Bass, Slide guitar, Electric piano 

Composed and recorded in 2003
Mixed and mastered in November 2023

NIGHT TIME

Yard time. A bittersweet piece built on small harmonic ambiguities. On violin my friend  @Rosindust. We played a classical guitar, a violin, an electric bass, a piano and an ostinato digital oboe. 
Here the other pieces together: soundcloud.com/francescocartocci/sets/grazie-tatiana

The painting: Vincent van Gogh, Prisoners Exercising, 1890. An alienating round of prisoners. Above two small white butterflies, symbol of hope and freedom.

Composition and all arrangements: Francesco Cartocci

Ora d'aria - with Rosin dust

Le Maître

Jazztastic Album Collaboration Album 
Thanks Karin-Maria for you support and very hard work on the Collaboration Album.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CMF94H78/ref=sr_1_5?adgrpid=52626983705&hvadid=606099300455&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9045597&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3990610222661941914&hvtargid=kwd-312868814580&hydadcr=24396_2302451&keywords=jazztastic&qid=1701080559&sr=8-5

Tequila Sunrise (Jazztastic Album With Karin-Maria Brunner)

Hello tout le Monde,cela faisait longtemps que je voulais vous concocter un p'tit Rock à la sauce Madeleine,et bien voilà,c'est fait!!!. J'espère vous entendre taper du pied comme il se doit dans de telles circonstances,Rock'n'Rollement vôtre......

J'en ai marre...

'Dive into the sonic underworld with Tony Metric as he drops his freshest EP, 'Embobaa,' marking a gritty comeback to our musical orbit.

Straight outta Mexicali, Baja California, Tony Metric kicked off his musical saga at 21, setting local parties ablaze and leaving crowds spellbound at Fashion Shows.

Now, a heavyweight in the Tech House & Techno trenches, Tony Metric's tracks aren't just beats – they're a vibe. Infused with a blend of street-smart groove and throwback old school vibes, his tunes don't just climb the Beatport charts; they own them. From small underground clubs to the decks of DJs worldwide, Tony Metric's beats are a force to be reckoned with.

His latest cuts earned nods from the underground elite. Marco Carola, Chelina Manuhutu, Bob Sinclar, Blond:ish, David Penn, Cato Anaya, Lexlay, and a squad of heavy-hitting DJs are riding the Tony Metric wave.

The 'Embobaa' EP is the essence of Tony Metric's craft, a promise of sonic rebellion that breaks boundaries and hooks people on dancefloors across the globe.

Let's vibe out with the infectious rhythms of 'Embobaa' EP together!'

Follow: @tonym3tric / @baikonurrecordings

Connect: When We Dip on Spotify - open.spotify.com/user/whenwedip

www.whenwedip.com
YT: youtube.com/user/whenwedip
FB: facebook.com/wwdofficial
IG: instagram.com/whenwedip/
TW: twitter.com/WhenWeDip

Tony Metric - Embobaa EP

Premiere: Tony Metric - Embobaa [Baikonur Recordings]

Official video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd8NMTx4t2E

Think Of Me

Lyrics:

Something is happening, nature unbalancing
Got to do something before it’s too late
There’s nothing that can be done to stop it, can we
All just do something and start a clean slate
The wonders we’re handling spirits are channeling
Ghosts of the past are still here today
Nothing can ever be destroyed completely
It manifests itself in some other way

Now tomorrow comes, it’s already here
Can you hear it calling?  The future is near

There will come a day where you will have to say
The things that no one would ever want to say
Nothing is guaranteed in life, not your safety
Or your happiness, or even dismay
Reach out and grab it, the life, you can have it
Don’t just sit around wasting another day
Find it in yourself to get off of the shelf
The life that you need, there is no other way

Now and for always, you are what you’re meant to be
And in this moment you are one little thing in everything

Debts are encroaching and death is approaching
The end is nearer every day that you live
But don’t let it scare you, or even impair you
In living and giving all that you can give
There’s no time like right now, and maybe somehow
We can all just do something before it’s too late
We should all be reaching for what we are preaching
And maybe some day we will control our fate

One Little Thing In Everything

I hope it sound okay..   my computer was about to crash,  so i really dont put in the work i wanted on this..  Anyway i hope you will enjoy!!?

Thriller 2

Cast of Characters:
Karin-Maria Brunner-- @user-53145152-479345033 -- Saxaphone virtual wind instrument
K2 and the Three (and the Four)-- @k2andthe3, @k2-kara --Ken—drums     
Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)-- @josh-clary-1 --bass, piano, composition
  This song began with a request to me made by Karin-Maria about contributing an original song as a collaboration for her new jazz album called Jazztastic. After fleshing out a song on the piano, I had to get my right-hand man Ken involved to add the drums, because of course I did. 
  After we had worked it out on bass, piano, and drums, we sent it to Karin-Maria, who added the sax solo. She had it professionally mixed and mastered, primarily because the album is now available to stream on all the major platforms. So, please give the whole thing a listen. It has a bunch of collaborators on it, many of whom you will probably recognize. 
 Here is a link to the entire album, which has 21 tracks.  youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5…si=LO_jtztHGxUAUiBp
   We hope you enjoy this song as much as we enjoyed creating it. A side note, this is my first jazz song that I've ever written, and I really enjoyed doing it.

Cooks Needed (with Karin-Maria Brunner and K2 and the Three)

A feel good song by Charlotte and I , the last one for this year but working on new stuff for 2024 . I've got another 3 songs out to finish the year off , the next one is in 3 days time . We would like to thank you for all the support you have given us this year , outstanding !
Featured on New album - Hopes and Dreams
https://open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS41XvHT9mFWd6O?si=yDMcRADSSrOdWlanz6UPMw
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nWWNcrIRv08J_eEbL7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM

Time Of Our Lives

Time Of Our Lives ( Charlie and the Fox )

Made in #Ableton (December 2023)

Video;
https://youtu.be/bTR6ViKKPnI

Mini-album;
https://hega.bandcamp.com/album/will-time-ever-stop

Genres;
#Electronic
#Rock
#Pop

Will Time Ever Stop?

*Listen w Headphones!

Inspired by these docu's

Cobra Gypsies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNUYGRn3W9Q

Curse on the Gypsies / Part 1 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m65W680VkuE

Curse on the Gypsies / Part 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVntljhSwSM

Music is Life ❤
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Samples used

Vangelis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECYLHiXvrBQ

Ella Fitzgerald
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2bigf337aU

David Bowie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Up1s8z7jH8

James Brown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NdgUVnfQ8k

Guitar Solo / Guthrie Govan ❤
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Uxm464xSZk

Duke Ellington 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkLBSLxo5LE

Soundcloud / The Windscale Blues Experiment (Time stamp 5:45)
https://soundcloud.com/windscaleblues/justice

Movie sample 
Jungle Book (1967) Kaa the Snake
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nh5kxentrY0

Tommy Emmanuel & Joscho Stephan 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZdy41sWCsY

Remixed by LS / 2023.

Dance Of The Cobra Gypsies feat The Windscale Blues Experiment

Indie rock. Music, lyrics, vocals. D. k. A. Spencer Backing vocals. Cosmic Keanu

LOOK DEEPER INSIDE

I don’t want no pain today
All I can do is sit and pray
Hope these blues will go away
Forget about the things you do
And the words you say

Always been there, you know it’s true
Did the things a friend should do
Always on your side, I defended you
No matter what they said I believed in you

You’re so cold and ungrateful
Disrespect me like a fool
You think that you’re untouchable
Have you lost your heart and soul

Always been there, you know it’s true
Did the things a friend should do
Always on your side, I defended you
No matter what they said I believed in you

Look a little deeper,
Deeper inside
Share your secrets
Please don’t hide

Don’t play Dr Jekyll
And Mr. Hyde with me

Look a little deeper,
Deeper inside
Share your secrets,
Please don’t hide

Don’t play Dr Jekyll
And Mr. Hyde with me

Look a little deeper,
Look a little deeper,
I believed in you
I believed in you

Look deeper inside. (Backing vocals) Cosmic Keanu

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.   Featuring Gibson Electric Guitar solo. Harmonica solo. Fender Electric Bass. Baritone Electric Guitar Rhythm. Hammond B3 Organ Rhythm. Godin Electric Guitar Rhythm. Hammond B3 Organ Rhythm Reggae. Trap Drum full kit. Percussion Tambourine, Zildjan 22" Ride & Crash Cymbal, Cowbell.

Smokin

Double Down

That Damned Emptiness Inside

The Rhythm Of Life (open invitation for a collab) 
IPG1 & Paploviante
Original Vocals from IPG1:
https://soundcloud.com/ipg1/the-rhythm-of-life-vocals-92-bpm
Paploviante: E-Bass, Mix, Mastering and Music Composition
IPG1: Lyrics and Vocals
The Rhythm Of Life
In the rhythm of life———navigate the strife 
Painting visions of a world ———beyond the knife 
From the concrete streets ——-to the stars so bright 
Dreams fuel the fire——————igniting the night 
In the mosaic of cultures——-colors so bright mo—za—ik A 
canvas of dreams —————painted in the night 
No borders can confine ———the spirit's flight 
Together we rise———with——our collective might

Through struggles and triumphs———we find our theme 
Empowering messages———————————a vibrant stream 
Let the rhythm of unity ———be our guide 
In the vast expanse——————-dreams co—-in—cide 
Elevate the mind————————-let the spirit soar 
Break the chains———limitations———be —-no more
 In unity -we stand—————no matter what-the weather
 Empower each other—— 
To make—the whole world better

From different corners—————-diverse reflections 
Global perspectives———————a shared connections 
In this symphony of dreams———we harmonize 
Aspirations taking flight————— reaching for—the skies 
No boundaries constrain ————-the dreams we chase 
——Every obstacle met——Embraced —-with grace 
Empowering minds————————uniting hearts
 ——A global movement——where every dream starts

In the tapestry of life———where dreams intertwine 
Unified visions——————-—a rhythm so divine 
From the urban streets ——-to mountains high 
We breaking through limits———to touch the sky 
In the tapestry we weave——dreams on display
 Empower the mind——letting—doubts ——decay 
From city blocks to————-landscapes vast 
Uniting Present Future and Past

The Rhythm Of Life IPG1 & Paploviante

Once again Christmas has arrived. It is time to express our best wishes for happiness and fulfillment to everyone and to imbue ourselves with a sweet and happy atmosphere. It's not easy to do so when we think about the number of people who are currently suffering from wars, persecution, repression and famine. We need a better world, let's try ....let's do it ...... Merry Christmas !!!

Composed & produced by: Chivicke
HomeStudio Productions ©2023
Kontakt Voices: Adey
Image: Mo Eid

We Need A Better World

A guitar and voice demo of a song that I hope to record soon. The song is about a long-distance love.

Written by Stefano Manotti


LYRICS

I have never touched you

But you're still here

Our lives are stuck 

Words disappear



I have never kissed you 

I never will

I see your picture 

I Fall asleep



But you still guide me

Between the bars

You say “you are stronger 

Than you think you are”

 

Your words are far away

We fly and fall like rain

My lover, I feel no pain

My lover, I see your name



And I’m so scared 

To hear your voice 

But I’m prepared 

To leave this void 



You understand 

You see beyond 

Why did it take you so long





But you still guide me

Between the bars

You say “you are stronger 

Than you think you are”





Your words are far away

We fly and fall like rain

My lover, I feel no pain

My lover, I see your name

Fly and Fall (Demo)

Music & Lyrics: Jan Schonander

Sometimes you go to a dark place.

WRETCHED BEGGAR

Ooooo….
Ooooo….

I don’t want you
I don’t need you
Why don’t you 
Why won’t you
Why can’t you
Get out of my way 
It’s my way

All you do
When I’m in your arms
All you do 
To twist and turn me
All you do
To look the other way
Alll you do
To ignore me

I should leave you
I can’t bear you
Why don’t I
Why won’t I
Why can’t I
Get out of my way 
Gotta be one day

A little devil in my mind
Poking me with his red hot trident
White smile on his face
I feed him 
I feed him
That fat little bastard
I’m gonna get the wretched beggar

All I do
To forget myself
All I do
To erase myself
Never do
Anything I used to
Never do
Anything I want to

Better for you
Better for me
I think we
I believe we
I hope we
Get out of my way 
Never better than today

Wretched Beggar

Chapter 173 of 266
Chapters released every weekend. All TAFFETA tracks are created within seven days.

I use a complete hybrid of organic & electronic sounds within the scope of the Taffeta project. Nothing is out of the question and no limits are set on how things may evolve one way or another.

If you wish to take a dive into everything that has come before:
The TAFFETA Albums each contain 15 consecutive tracks and are available for free, exclusively on Bandcamp.

TAFFETA VOL. 11 is now available on Bandcamp. TAFFETA albums are always free to download. https://belialpelegrim.bandcamp.com/album/taffeta-vol-11

COVER YOUR TORSO WITH TAFFETA! Check out the official TAFFETA t-shirt!
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The TAFFETA Playlist is always kept up to date:
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Taffeta 1731

TAFFETA | 173

Dreaming of a happy place.

A big big thanks to Mr K. for adding superb Drums, Pianos and Keyboards to bring this one to life.

Chris:-  https://soundcloud.com/chriskinsey1
Drums, Synths, Piano, Electric piano.

Dairv :-
Guitars, Bass, Marimba, Glockenspiel.

© 2015 Dairv Dubbleyew

Dream Prisoner Part II - Enchanted Garden (Featuring Chris Kinsey)

Evocative song to listen to without hurry... most serious job I've done lately, say no more.

Letra / Translated lyrics:

SI TÚ ME FALTARAS  /  IF I MISSED YOU

Abre tu risa mis ojos,  /  Your laugh opens my eyes,
olor a café por la mañana…  /  smell of coffee in the morning…
Para murmurarte un beso  /  So as to whisper you a kiss
me levanto de la cama.  /  I get up from the bed.

Aaaay! Si tú me faltaras  /  Aaaay! If I missed you
aaaay! de tedio moriría.  /  aaaay! I’d die of weariness.

Me despierta muy temprano  /  Wakes me up very early
el olor de tu cuerpo a mi lado.  /  the smell of your body beside me.
Para que se haga de noche pronto  /  So that it gets dark soon
rápidamente me he levantado.  /  I have got up fast.

Siento que mi vida se desliza por el sabor tan suave de tu cuello y de tus besos.  /
I feel my life slips along such a soft flavor of your neck and your kisses.

Puedo ser ligero como el aire y filtrarme con mi fuego en tus sueños y en tus deseos.  /
I can be as light as air and percolate with my fire into your dreams and your desires.

Busco el momento cada día de volver para gozarte, para olerte, para amarte…  /
I look for the moment every day to come back so as to enjoy you, to smell you, to love you … 

para amarte, sí, aaaay! para amarte.  /  to love you, yes, aaaay! to love you.

Juega tu lengua en mi cerebro,  /  Your tonge plays in my brain,
recorren mi espalda tus caricias.  /  your caresses cross my back.
Miro el reloj y suspiro,  /  I look at the clock and sigh,
deseando que acabe el día.  /  wishing the day to finish. 

Aaaay! Si tú me faltaras  /  Aaaay! If I missed you
aaaay! de tedio moriría.  /  aaaay! I’d die of weariness.

ER40FI07

Si tú me faltaras (de tedio moriría)

"Magic is what we do. Music is how we do it." -- Jerry Garcia

Welcome to my page, my peers, associates, friends, and musical family. I'm a lifelong, multi-instrumentalist musician who records prolifically and joyfully. You'll hear me play guitar, bass (regular four string, and four and five string fretless), mandolin, banjo, keys (piano, organ, synth), lap slide, sitar, and sing on my recordings here. I've been in a few dozen bands in my life, playing everything from bluegrass, jazz, rock, jam band, reggae, funk, afrobeat, Middle Eastern, traditional Irish, singer/songwriter, pop/covers, to experimental/avant garde. 
  Since I found SoundCloud a couple years ago, I've found many talented, creative people with whom to create music. However, in the summer of '23 I formed a band called The Eclectic Collective with some of my favorite musicians I've met through here. It started as a loose collective of musicians and coalesced into a core group of musicians who find other musicians with whom we'd like to make music, then run their songs through our process, and in effect add a full band. That core of The Eclectic Collective includes Tez (Llanpsych), J.J. Terrel, Ken (K2 and the Three), Stephen (Texmex Shaman), Chris (cgmaness), and Mark (mistermark). A couple of other musicians are frequent collaborators, as well, including Artur of Surfers Like Us, and Steve Vervaet of Steve's World. More recently, we've been joined by Carl of The Beautiful Dark fame. 
  The magic of music is amplified exponentially by each person adding to it. So, we really try to add our sorcery all kinds of music from all kinds of artists. Sometimes, we keep it within the group, but a lot of what we do is collaboration with other artists. Therefore these days, 100% of what I do is collaboration, within the group or with other artists on the side.
  I, and we, are also available for hire if you have a song or lyrics and you really want to add bigger instrumentation or a band and good production to it. 
  A small sampling of the artists whom I consider primary influences, and whom you will hear coming through my fingers include Phish, The Flaming Lips, The Grateful Dead, Radiohead, Rye Cooder, Steve Earle, Miles Davis, Fela Kuti, Arcade Fire, Mikey Dread, Yellowman, Purpleman, The Meditations, Michigan and Smiley, Lee Perry, Dillinger, Django Reinhardt, Impossible Recording Machine, The Allman Bros Band, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Cream, Bela Fleck, Les Claypool, Sam Bush, David Grissman, John Prine, Talking Heads, Beastie Boys, MMW, Moe., Morphine, Ween, Steve Lukather, Michael McDonald, John Abercrombie, Dave Holland, John Scofield, Victor Wooten,  Cannonball Adderly, Thelonious Monk, Flea, Parliament Funkadelic,  Frank Zappa, Prince Paul, Pete Rock, Thievery Corporation, Amon Tobin, Chet Baker, Joao Gilberto, Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto, Carol Kaye, Tame Impala, Mumford and Sons, Japanese Breakfast, LCD Soundsystem, Beach House, Sean Lennon, and Billy Strings, but of course there are many more. I also really like and am influenced by traditional Iranian, Palestinian, Indian, Sri Lankan, Sudanese, Mauritian, Somalian, Egyptian, West African, and Syrian music. I welcome anyone who plays non-western music to contact me for a collaboration, too.
 I'm overjoyed to have found my community on SoundCloud. This is a truly unique forum where everyone is sincerely trying to build each other up. The profoundly supportive and positive SoundCloud community has really opened up an exciting new world of collaboration for me. That is the main reason I'm in the Cloud, actually, to connect with other musicians and make music that I enjoy listening to, and hopefully others do, as well. I am ALWAYS looking to collaborate with interesting musicians, mostly though BandLab, which is where I record almost exclusively. It's a solid, free digital audio workstation hub where you can share recording projects, even if it's not where you make your recordings.
  Everything I do is live instrumental, not programmed, and using no computer beyond my phone. That's not to say that I would be opposed to using that kind of tool, it's just not my preferred medium with which to paint. If you like my music, please share it. If you want to collaborate, my BandLab handle is @bingo_pajama. Feel free to contact me at cornbreadband@hotmail.com, as well, even if you aren't on BandLab.
  If your music is primarily AI, please don't come around my page, as I'm not at all interested in complimenting a machine.
  Here's a link to music I've recorded live with a group of musicians here in Pittsburgh called The Northumberland Street Ramblers.
Check out The Northumberland Street Ramblers on #SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/fU4Me