Thank you so much for the information you’ve included here, things we never realised about such a great country artist in the Uk. I really enjoyed your cover, excellent post.

Love your acoustic playing. this really showcases alot of emotion

A fine job on this great Haggard cover, JT!

Wonderful music work! Lovely country song!

really well done version,,I always loved this song and your history ,as usual, adds so much to the experience

Amazing guitar playing and vocals! Really touching performance!

a very unique twist on the tune!!!  I've done this one live a lot!!  : )

Related tracks: Alien, Un Gout Étrange Venu D'ailleurs By Zitou Itou & Cecilia Speciale

When I first heard this I instantly picked up a  blusey mid eastern flavour to it and decided to pick up on that theme. I used Pauls track "Remember" in it's entirety with no edits to do some post production work around it, picking up on that eastern vibe I was getting !! I hope you will enjoy it as much as I did making it.  
A BIG thank you to Paul for this opportunity and for all your great support!!

Track,music bed and inspiration :- Paploviante https://soundcloud.com/paploviante-and-friends/remember-paploviante-open-collaboration-offer
Additional guitars,orchestration,post production mix and arrangement :- Pablo

The Long Journey

The Long Journey // PAPLOVIANTE // CAMBERELLI

I am excited about collaborating with soprano Maribel Villarroel and arranger and pianist René Calderón. The lyrics are from a Pablo Neruda poem about Easter Island, "XXII La Isla". This poem is from Pablo Neruda's "The Separate Rose", translated by William O'Daly. The Foundation of Pablo Neruda has granted permission.

Canciones para Pablo Neruda" is a book of musical scores for songs based on lyrics by Pablo Neruda and artwork from some of Chile's greatest artists: 
www.amazon.com/dp/9564163218

This song was also performed live at "La Chascona", the former home and now museum of Pablo Neruda in Bella Vista, Santiago: youtu.be/vzz8tY0CYLk?si=ZfYIat6iL69p2FW4

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Joajhp7RsAw?si=dxWFiwL7YHQmqBSb


XXII La Isla

Amor, amor, Oh separada mía
Por tantas veces mar como nieve y distancia,
Mínima y misteriosa
rodeada de eternidad, agradezco
no solo tu mirada de doncella,
tu  blancura escondida, rosa secreta, sino
el resplandor moral de tus estatuas
La paz abandonada que impusiste en mis manos 
El día detenido en tu garganta

XXII The Island

My Love, my love, O separate one,
for so long sea like snow and distance,
small and mysterious, surrounded by the infinitive,
I am thankful not only for your lovely innocence,
your hidden whiteness, secret rose, but also
for the moral radiance of your statues,
For the forsaken peace you imposed upon my hands:
The day caught inside your throat.

Poema XXII "La Isla" (Poem by Pablo Neruda)

🌳"Bewahre das Licht in dir
Keep the light inside of you"🦉

The Forest Army

Keep The Light Inside (Remix)

Dedicated to some folks in my life who've picked me up along the way, especially through music...

This is one I'm pretty proud of.  Oddly, it's the first time I’ve written a full original song with me singing my own lyrics. I'm joined by the uber talented @TexMex-Shaman, who is wielding the lead electric guitar starting at the first verse through to the end. (this is the second time now where my vocal melody is partly inspired by his magical playing!) He also lends his mastering skillz to great effect here. Thanks TMS for truly bringing this to life with your playing! 
All other instruments are played by me on the keyboard - acoustic guitar, bass, organ, Wurlitzer electric piano, 2nd electric guitar (the higher one in verse 2), horns, drums & percussion, words and voice. The chorus is supposed to sound like a 60's soul song, like Marvin Gaye meets Van Morrison. 
If you play this more than once I'm sorry but I'm afraid you'll be stuck with it in your head all day.  :)

This one's a personal one for me, so thanks for listening, and for picking us up with your music!

LYRICS: 

Verse 1
alone in the corner, that old six string whispers to me
ah but when daddy played, he could set your spirit free 
like the drops in the rain, or a forest tall and green
there's music alive all around
and mamma she told me, you must listen for more than the sound
and hear with your heart

Chorus     
(And then she’d) 
pick me up higher, pick me up higher, pick me up higher
pick me up, lift me up, build me up,  
pick me up higher, pick me up higher, pick me up higher
pick me up, lift me up, build me up, 
pick me up higher 

Verse 2
Now I’m writing my own song… makin’ music with old friends and new
But the joy of my days, are my beautiful daughter and you
And when you play that song, she would close her eyes and sway
all the while as she sings
And man when I hear her, whispered memories they lift me up still
like a bird on the wind

Chorus  

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Other credits: 
-second verse sample of 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' (by John Denver), performed by my 9 yr old daughter
-image design by me using Chat GPT
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here's a link to just the final chorus vocals and horns isolated: 
https://soundcloud.com/user-432503709/pick_me_up_vox_isolated

and here's a link that features mainly the sax solo & horn section:
https://on.soundcloud.com/y1PR8xv69y77n5CY5w
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here's some pictures I took:
https://500px.com/p/MrMark?view=photos

-mark

Pick Me Up (with TexMex Shaman)

'this song'

Scratch Kelly: beats, synths, production 
Scotty: lyrics, vocals, guitars, foolishness

You're incapable of love, I've found.
You've been turnin' these smiles you've made into frowns.
I must've been blind because I was down.
And now I'm just another fool of yours that's hangin' around. 

I know what I want to carry on.
I know what I need to keep me strong.
I thought our stars shone but I was wrong.
And now I'm pouring everything into this song. 

It's hard for me to accept.
I don't want my heart to be full of regrets.
But this is fucked up, you must admit.
And I'm the only one that's giving a shit. 

I know what I want to carry on.
I know what I need to keep me strong.
I thought our stars shone but I was wrong.
And now I'm pouring everything into this song.

this song (with Scratch Kelly)

Picture ...Keep your Soul Safe (Rae)

Someone once tried to Hypnotise me as a way of getting into my Past life Soul experience. There was No result....Within myself I realise that this is an Invasion of Privacy. I call this Tech nosis, very often without the person performing it being aware that they are being Used so deceptively. Our Past Lives are as Private as our Present and Future lives. By that I mean that noone has the Right (usually for corrupt money payment, or during their course of 'training') to enter anyone's Personal life and Thoughts to give a human a sense of 'no sense', lostness or ruin, by use of the Net-WorkMatrix. As humans we only Share what we Want to share. I believe the person trying to do this was distracted too much by Material things and Money, and so Subconsciously allowed themselves to be used in that way.  Those that have no remorse for these actions, I have no words for them.

Social media is presenting a very Dark Vibe these days throughout several platforms. A dangerous combination of Intellect and Tech-wise manipulation, narcissism and Gaslighting Tech-niques within Temptation of corrupt money. I call this Anti-Social media. Yes there Is something we can do about it...Witness it, Talk to it if you Want to, Touch it if you Want to...but please do not Drop and Join it.( re the saying, 'If you can't Beat em, Join them')You might endure Pressure, Pain and a feeling of Rejection and Failure, as well as the low frequency taunts and false accusations from those using their insecurities against you (Toxic behaviour). The Pain is part of your Growth, and the perpetrators can make it difficult, but don't back down to any kind of Victim blame..the Pressure is only part of a System that You consequently Reject. And how can You feel rejected when you are Always moving Forward to new Earth, away from the dark Cloud and Satellite system. I like to be Here, Without being There if you get me. If you Don't get me, and are using the Net in a deceptive way, I Will reject you and any other form of Technical advances. Those of us using the net for Positive purposes will not get Driven away by the Dark web...and it's Attempts of Spirit Curse, Monitoring Spirits, and Interference in our Soul development. This is Satanism, and there is no such thing as Good Satanism. Please do not blame the Device of internet, only those who are Using it in a bad way. 

Please try Not to be under Technosis whilst using this thing called the InterNet, no matter how much corrupt money you were tempted with ( maybe Some of you are doing it just for the Kick). We can See you....And Awakening People Go your Own way🕊️We are all here to Help each other. The use of Balancing Dark and Light does not include Satanism (Shadows) in any way.

I would rather walk through Complete Darkness than be in Shadows...

Love and Peace✨

All Vocals by SolarRae🎤

Guitar Work and Mix by Dave Bayes 🎸
@dave-bayes
@guitar-alchemy

Be(A)ware-Technosis

Grave : music, acoustic guitar, vocals & lyrics

15 Min City W/ Grave

Take Me - Music by DELAFLOR | Music & Lyrics by REKHA a.k.a. REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | Electro Dance Pop | New June 15th, 2024

A romantic cute-see dreamy fun number about a woman's love adoration for her one and only man! Hope this song will take you to the stars and back again! Love to you all from Delaflor & REKHA XOXOXO

Cover Art Design: Photo & Graphics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe]

Original Music & Final Vocals, Mixed & Mastered by DELAFLOR in Spain | Vocals, Composed & Produced, Recorded & Performed by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] at IYERN [Fe] RECORDS in CANADA 

Music & Lyrics by REKHA a.k.a. REKHA - IYERN [Fe]

Intro: 

Honey Bun 

Baby, Honey Bun
Sweetheart, the only one
Baby, Honey Bun
Sugar Pie, the only one

Listen to the bass play
Listen to that hot groove
Listen to the bass play
Listen to that hot groove

Take me to the stars and back
Take me to the stars and back
Take me to the stars
Take me to the stars and back, back

Love your eyes
Love your smile
Love the way you move

Love your eyes
Love the smile
Love the way you move

Baby
Take me to the stars and back
Take me to the stars and back
Take me to the stars

Love your eyes
Love your smile
The way you move

Love your eyes
Love your smile
The way you move me

Baby, Honey Bun
Sweetheart, the only one for me
Baby, Honey Bun
Sweatheart, the only one for me

Listen to that bass play
Wow it's a hot groove
Take me to the stars and back
Love your eyes
Love your smile
The way you move

Watch my heart fall for you
Oh I'm fallin', fallin' for you

Baby, Honey Bun
Sweetheart, the only one for me
Baby, Sugar Pie
Oh, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
Take me to the stars and back
Honey Bun







Take Me. Final Version With Production 13062024

TAKE ME

YouTube

Take Me - Music by DELAFLOR | Music & Lyrics by REKHA - IYERN [Fe] | Electro Dance Pop 2024 | YT

Brian Butts - Guitar, Bass, Djembe, Keyboards, Master Mix
Jeffrey Colon (Bastacho) - Recorders https://soundcloud.com/jeffrey-colon-3?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Apophenia

Bandcamp

Nomad (feat. Bastacho)

extraterrestrial, a strange taste from elsewhere

to listen to Cécilia:
@specialececilia

Alien, Un Gout Étrange Venu D'ailleurs By Zitou Itou & Cecilia Speciale

No One Could Steer Me Right 🌞 JTSunrise Rendition 

Merle Haggard’s iconic song “Mama Tried” delves into the pain and suffering he caused his mother due to his incarceration in San Quentin in 1957. While the song isn’t strictly autobiographical, it reflects his experiences growing up

The story behind this timeless tune:
Merle’s father passed away when he was nine years old. His mother worked tirelessly to provide for the family. Merle was a wild child. At the age of 20, he was convicted of burglary and attempted escape from county jail. His 2 1/2-year term led him to San Quentin prison, where he played in the prison’s country band and pursued high school equivalency courses and where Merle had a cosmic encounter with the Man in Black himself! 

As a 21-year-old inmate at San Quentin in 1959, Haggard witnessed Johnny Cash’s legendary prison performance as an inmate. Cash’s prison show left an indelible mark on Haggard, inspiring him not only musically but also as a beacon of redemption

Merle began his musical journey earlier in life. He was performing music before he went to prison, and after his release, he resumed working in bars and clubs. His first recording was Wynn Stewart’s “Sing a Sad Song,” which became a national hit in 1964

I saw Merle preform live when my dad VL took me to a concert at our local county fair in rural Illinois in the 1970s

Merle passed away on April 6, 2016—his 79th birthday—in the San Joaquin Valley, California. He lost a brief battle with pneumonia. Haggard’s musical legacy, spanned the 1960s to the 2010s with nearly 40 number one hits. Interestingly, he had predicted his own passing, sharing this poignant insight with his son shortly before the fateful day

The iconic song “Mama Tried” was released in July 1968. It became one of the cornerstone songs of country music, spending four weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It won the Grammy Hall of Fame Award in 1999 and was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry due to its cultural significance. In 2021, it was ranked at #376 on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Songs of All Time”! 🎵🌟

[Verse 1]
                D          G             D                G
The first thing I remember knowing was a lonesome whistle blowin'
      D                                 A7
A young un's dream of growin' up to ride
     D                     G         D                 G
On a freight train leavin' town, not knowin' where I'm bound
       D                   A7             D
No one could change my mind, but Mama tried

[Verse 2]
        D          G             D               G
One and only rebel child, from a family meek and mild
    D                               A7
Mama seemed to know what lay in store
          D             G                    D             G
'Despite my Sunday learnin', toward the bad I kept on turnin'
     D             A7         D
Mama couldn't hold me anymore

[Chorus]
              D                         G               D
And I turned twenty-one in prison doin' life without parole
   Bm                                 A7
No one could steer me right, but Mama tried, Mama tried
     D                                 G             D
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleadin’ I denied,
                       A7                 D
That leaves me the one to blame ‘cause Mama tried

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]
          D               G               D            G
Dear old Dad, rest his soul, he left my mom a heavy load
      D                            A7
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
          D           G           D               G
Workin' hours without rest, wanted me to have the best
    D                 A7             D
She tried to raise me right, but I refused

[Chorus Refrain]
            
[Outro]
   D

#MamaTried

Mama Tried - JTSunrise Meets Merle (San Quentin Prison-Acoustic Blues)

Hellllooo summer! We decided to stop sulking and try our hand at a more upbeat rock song. Alice may as well have donned a top hat, shades and bee-lined towards the nearest cliff for her violin solo! 
It’s a song about that buzz you get when you start writing music with other people, either for the first time - or in my case, the first time in a decade since having kids. It’s inspired by one of my all time favourite artists, the late Mark Lanegan and definitely some Beta Band influence creeps through. Hope you enjoy.

In the Static

The wacky adventures of Inspector Looso - New Fetchflix TV Show

soundcloud.com/user-461764443/sets/the-wacky-adventures-of

Inspector Looso got the precious information that the Phantom would be attending a party at Mrs. Diamond Palace, which would allow him to meet all the Phantom crime partners. Moreover, unexpectedly he was able to get a VIP invitation card. The highlight of the party would be the fashion show presenting garments from the two Chinese designers Lü Yan and Lan Yu. Unfortunately for Inspector Looso, the Phantom wickedly altered Looso’s invitation by changing the dress code from “Formal Wear” to “Provocative Rubber Fetish wear”. Armed with all his courage and a black Rubber Fetish wear from The Rubber Factory in Berlin as well as a full set of BDSM accessory such as Hood, Ball Gag, Plug, etc. he presented himself to the party dressed as ridiculously as he could look. The clash from his kinky cat suit in this world of gowns and tuxedos prorogued a commotion and angry looks. Pictures were made of the “Faux Pas”, which ended spreading like a virus on the Social Medias and Fakebook as an outrage to the classy world of fashion. Should Inspector Looso’s boss hear about this would he be in deep S word and be removed from the case? For sure, the Phantom found a way to get Looso out of his trail for a while.

“This story is a work of fiction. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.”

Music: Syrel
Photography: Syrel, 
Portrait of Mrs. Diamond Málaga 2024, 
Palace: Juliusz Słowacki Theatre Krakow 2016
 
Musical Notes: I may have borrow some orchestral tricks from Sergey Prokofiev and Paul Dukas but hey, John Williams used as well the entire catalog from Richard Wagner, Gustav Holst, Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Max Steiner, Antonín Dvořák, and look at his net worth now.

The wacky adventures of Inspector Looso

Faux Pas at Mrs. Diamond’s Palace

I played this song on the piano when I was learning, about 10 years ago now that I think of it. It was in an exercise book, which I still have copies of its pages. Strangely, no author is listed, and I tried looking them up with no luck. Maybe it's a folk song, who knows.

†ॐ

Music composed by ???
Arrangement by Thomas O'Higgins Horna
Produced at Kolima Forest Studios.

Cover photo: Detail from "Femme faisant du crochet" (1908), by Lucie Cousturier. Taken at Musée d’Orsay, Paris. Juillet, 2019.


canción francesa antigua

Corazón iluminado

Oneness is not unity,
Outward agreement
But a life within—
God’s very life!
The Triune God—included us
In His divine—
Oneness--------Oneness

That they all may be one;
Even as You Father, are in Me
And I in You—
That they may be—
May be in Us.    
Oneness---------Oneness


🌹🎻🎶🌺🌷☘️🌸🌹🌺🎻🎶


Traducción en Español.. ya está lista…solo para cantarse… Hermoso Himno!


TODOS
D
1，
A
Unidad no es estar,
FEm
Bm
De un acuerdo
D
JA
Sino que la vida de Dios,
ED
El Triuno Dios, nos incluye
A - E
FEm - D
En Su Divina.
I
A - Bm
A
unidad,
Su Unidad
TODOS
5m
D
Para qué sean uno
Em D
Como Tu Oh Padre, estas en mi
E
Y Yo en Ti,
D
D
Que ellos tambien
F=17
Estén en nos.
A Bm
Que unidad,
Su Unidad
Para que sean uno
Como Tu Oh Padre, estás en mi
Y Yo en Ti,
Que ellos tambien
Estén en Nos..
Unidad - - - -Unidad.


🌹🎻🎶🌺🌱🌷🌸☘️🌹🌺🎻🎶

Oneness.🌹🎻🎶🌱🌺 Unidad 🌹🌱🌺🌷🎻🎶

Heavy Punk Rock 'n' Roll band turns into Synthwave nowadays! Brand NEW album "Ultraviolet Cosmos" available NOW!

@JTSunrise was born in Chicago, IL (the City of Blues) in 1968. JT grew up on a rural horse farm at Cuba Township near Fox River Grove, along the C&NW tracks, about an hour by train outside the city. Summer nights before the internet were for sleeping outside and watching stars, singing and playing guitar to his girlfriends, and hitching trains from his backyard. Anywhere JT went, he had his acoustic guitar slung around his back. JT also learned bass and banjo, and started a folk band in high school, playing house parties and school concerts and busking the commuter train station in Barrington, IL.

His teenage years took him around the world and to Tempe, AZ in 1987, (age 19) where he lived in the same building (and jammed often) with Spiral Stairs, a seminal guitarist who would later form the band Pavement. JT played acoustic sets at the legendary Sun Club. During this time, Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms (JT’s record store clerk friend) did his sound.

Seattle Music Era

Arriving in Seattle in 1992 with his Tempe barista girlfriend PJ (now wife), JT immersed himself in a city alive with music innovation. This was to become known as a time when Seattle bands reshaped the musical landscape. Amidst the scene, JTSunrise carved a niche and performed shows, blending busking music with the amplified Seattle sound, his Tempe-styled lyrical command, and the soul of Chicago street blues.

His performances became the background of Seattle’s music venues, from the intimate setting of **Art Bar** to the historic **OK Hotel**, where grunge legends made history. He captivated audiences at **Sit & Spin**, a venue combining a laundromat with a bar and live music, and found a true home at the **Lake Union Pub**, a legendary punk dive bar that embraced him as their own. Each chord, each lyric, carried the weight of personal experience.

Musical Influences and Style

JTSunrise draws from icons like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Billy Bragg, alongside bands he admired in Tempe such as Gin Blossoms and Dead Hot Workshop. The bands at the Sun Club and Long Wongs in Tempe, AZ shaped his sound and approach. These influences, coupled with the music scene in 1990s Seattle (including Elise Sauer, Obe-Wan Kenobe, and everyone to ever perform at the Lake Union Pub), molded his blend of folk, punk, country blues, and acoustic pop.

Signature Songs and Contributions

Among his many contributions to the musical landscape, a few songs stand out:
- **"Saint James Infirmary"**: A haunting rendition of the classic ballad.
- **"Biscuit Roller Blues"**: A soulful, gritty track that showcases blues roots.
- **"Kevin Song"**: A heartfelt, melodic piece that resonates deeply with listeners.
- **"Cure For Pain"**: A Morphine song that explores themes of struggle and redemption.
- **"Mama Tried"**: A tribute to Merle Haggard, blending acoustic blues with heartfelt emotion.
- **"O Danny Boy"**: A timeless ballad, rendered with sincerity and grace.
- **"Blue Eyes Cryin' in the Rain"**: A fusion of folk and rock.

Prolific Output

JTSunrise has a substantial discography on SoundCloud, with over 200 tracks available. This includes a mix of original songs, raw covers, and collaborations with other artists. His music spans genres like folk, bluegrass and country blues, cowboy country, and 90s acoustic rock, reflecting his diverse influences.

Commitment to Seattle’s Artistic Community

JTSunrise’s influence extends beyond music. His commitment to authentic Seattle art is evident in his participation and support of local artists and musicians. As of 2024 he remains a licensed Pike Place Market busker, a role that allows him to share handmade music directly with the community any time, creating intimate, memorable experiences for locals and visitors.

Thanks everyone for support! 

Find other Art  and Videos by #JTSUNRISE: IG, YouTube, X, TikTok, BlueSky interweb media @JTSunriseMusic
www.linkedin.com/in/jtsunrise-music-1528072b0

Mama Tried - JTSunrise Meets Merle (San Quentin Prison-Acoustic Blues)

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