Special thanks to SilverBella for her a cappella....

SUPERSPREADER.   feat SilverBella

Obviously, vigilante violence does nothing good for any cause. What is needed is courageous politicking. Read these words: 

“And one of my biggest frustrations with many people whose politics I otherwise share is the unwillingness to match the seriousness of your politics to the seriousness of your alarm. I see a [fill in the gap] Party that often just wants to do nothing differently, even though it is failing — failing in the most obvious and consequential ways it can possibly fail.

I am probably not the person who knows how to do things differently. I have ideas that are about abundance and ideas that are about [fill in the gap], and we can talk about them, but whatever it is, it shouldn’t just be drifting forward.

If you want to talk about what looks to me like despair and pessimism, it isn’t that a couple random people on both sides, as you know, have picked up guns. It is that the people in actual power who are sane and are clear thinking are doing almost nothing differently. They’re failing and rethinking nothing, at least not on any profound level. And I actually find that very worrying.

I would like to see right now, in the rooms I am aware of, much more profound forms of restrategizing going on.”- Ezra Klein

2025

watch mica

watch my cat

En la catedral

Voy entrando por la Puerta del Perdón
y mis ojos buscan el gran rosetón
pues sé que me asombrará.

Piedra y silencio con un haz de luz
pausa que invita a reflexionar
y el tiempo se la quiere tomar.

Estribillo

Dejo afuera el bullicio
que se convierte en suplicio
cuando no se puede controlar.

Dentro encuentro la calma
que acaricia mi alma
y que me da infinita paz.

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El sol poco a poco deja de alumbrar
dando un destello como celestial
no viene de un dios... es algo igual.

Estribillo

In the cathedral

I enter through the Gate of Forgiveness
and my eyes search for the great rose window
because I know it will amaze me.

Stone and silence with a beam of light
a pause that invites reflection
and time wants to take it.

Chorus

I leave outside the bustle
that becomes torture
when it can't be controlled.

Inside I find the calm
that caresses my soul
and gives me infinite peace.

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The sun slowly stops shining
giving off a celestial flash
it doesn't come from a god... it's something similar.

Chorus

En la catedral

Rapture is a new collaboration between the Beating Edge and Joe Stroffolino, following the awesome 'Asteroids (The Original Was Better) (https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/asteroids-the-original-was). Joe wrote both the lyrics and the original music, while the Beating Edge rearranged and recorded it in a punchy rock style, adding driving guitars, strong rhythm, and dynamic choruses. Vocals feature Tom on lead, with Joe and Mary contributing both backing vocals and lead parts on certain verses and the bridge, creating a layered and energetic vocal texture.
The song explores the absurdity and irony of doomsday prophecies, the obsession with the rapture, and the endless cycle of believers and false prophets. It blends satirical storytelling with a critical eye on human behavior, delivering a mix of humor, intensity, and thought-provoking commentary through energetic rock arrangements.
Rapture is a track that engages both the mind and the ears, combining narrative, power, and fun in equal measure.
Copyright 2025 Joe Stroffolino & The Beating Edge

Lyrics:

These prophets who say the world's gonna end and they set a specific date
And then when it doesn't happen, their followers still think they're great
The sun rises the next morning and people stumble out of bed
Disappointed that the rapture didn't happen and they're still alive instead of dead

All these people going through the motions, trying to deal with the daily grind
Hoping the rapture comes soon and they're not the ones who are left behind

They claim they have a direct line to God but there was a glitch in the connection
But now they're certain of the expiration date so they issue a correction
The shepherd guides the flock and tries to keep them safe from harm
But how many times can you cry wolf before people ignore your alarm

All these people going through the motions, trying to deal with the daily grind
Hoping the rapture comes soon and they're not the ones who are left behind

Who cares about the environment if you think the world is gonna end
And you're convinced the second coming is right around the bend
So drill baby drill and chop down all the plants and trees
No need to spend money on curing terrible disease

In every generation throughout history, people were certain that the rapture would come
And they had followers willing to believe them as they fed them each a tiny crumb
In baseball you only get three strikes and then the umpire says you're out
But when it comes to doomsday prophecies, the true believers have no doubt

All these people going through the motions, trying to deal with the daily grind
Hoping the rapture comes soon and they're not the ones who are left behind

Rapture

I wanted to get the Magnificat out of its 'churchiness' because it's about a spiritual experience that is open to all.  

So this is it: a mix-up of freeform jazz, blues and gospel ... hope you like it! 🙏😇

Thanks to CSoul on ccMixter for letting me remix his track:  Be Disembodied Spirit.

Magnifijazz

◉ Follow Magdalena Meisel:
@magdalenameisel
Malovana website : https://malovana.eu/

"Alchemy of Life" is a tribute to Maria Skłodowska-Curie, who was one of the few people in the world to win two Nobel Prizes in two different fields: physics and chemistry. The piece captures the extraordinary passion and determination of this scientist, who was unafraid to face dangers in the name of progress. It reminds us that every step in science, although it can lead to great discoveries, carries risks, even mortal ones. Despite this, Maria Skłodowska-Curie constantly strived to expand the frontiers of knowledge, aware of the dangers her research posed. The piece highlights both her genius and her courage and dedication to science. It reminds us that science, while fraught with challenges, is also a passion that drives humanity forward. It is a tribute to her legacy, which continues to inspire future generations of scientists.

Vocal : Magdalena Meisel, Marcel Różanka
Music : Magdalena Meisel, Jarosław Toifl, Marcel Różanka
Lyrics : Krzysztof Wartak,
Producer/publisher : Krzysztof Wartak, Malovana

Malovana is a band in its musical form, inspired by the works of painters, concept artists, and designers.

Imagine approaching the painting "Demon" and hearing the buzz, conversations, and music. Krzysztof Wartak's inspiration for "Malovana" brought selected works of art to life through sound, emotion, and narrative. The songs encompass a wide range of texts, also touching on vivid historical figures and timeless events. The results of this unprecedented project will be experienced during concerts organized by the Malovana band in 2025, where outstanding musicians will perform. Their interpretations will transform many works of art and historical events from now on.

Estrado 2

Alchemy of Life

Para escuchar la versión cantautor con Dazz Deva https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/y-despertar
Para Escuchar la version de blues con Dazz Deva  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/y-despertar-blues
Para escuchar la versión blues instrumental  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/y-despertar-version-instrumental
Para escuchar la versión original  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/y-despertar-version-original-ver-texto

Y DESPERTAR

Qué fáciles se ven las cosas 
cuando, a pesar de ser chiquillos,
algo extraño nos hace hombres
y nos arranca de ese sitio
que en realidad nos corresponde.

Intentamos que nuestra vida
sea una batalla latente
donde demostrar nuestro orgullo,
donde sólo existe el presente:
¡no importan pasado y futuro!.

Un día se te va la mano
y en soledad, al verte perdido,
recompones todo tu tiempo;
entonces ves que te has hundido,
que hay que empezar por los cimientos.

Y despertar 
de aquel sórdido mundo 
tan oscuro y profundo,
donde el miedo que sientes
se convierte en la muerte
de la voluntad.

Y despertar 
sin ver cientos de caras 
que no te dicen nada,
aunque sean reflejo
de tus mismos deseos,
de tu ansiedad.	

Qué hermoso es correr por el campo
en libertad, sin sentir muros
que te acotan el horizonte,
y se convierten en verdugos
de la ilusión todas las noches.

Y de pronto encontrarme libre,
frente a frente contigo, despierto...
no puedo creer que suceda;
por fin ha llegado el momento:
¡de nuevo la vida comienza! 

Y despertar
con el alma en tus brazos,
con el sol en lo alto,
dando vida a otros sueños
que cuando era pequeño
solía inventar.

Y despertar
en tu pecho desnudo,
descubriendo otro mundo,
contemplando en tus ojos
cómo nace el arroyo
de mi libertad.

And wake up

How easy things look
when, despite being children,
something strange makes us men
and it starts us from that place
that actually belongs to us.

We try our life
be a latent battle
where to show our pride,
where only the present exists:
Past and future don't matter!

One day you stumble and fall
and alone, seeing you lost,
you compose all your time;
then you see that you have sunk,
to start with the foundations.

And wake up
of that sordid world
so dark and deep,
where the fear you feel
turns into death
of will.

And wake up
without seeing hundreds of faces
that they don't tell you anything,
although they are reflection
of your own wishes,
of your anxiety.

How beautiful it is to run through the field
in freedom, without feeling walls
that narrow the horizon,
and they become executioners
of illusion every night.

And suddenly find myself free
face to face with you, awake ...
I can't believe it happens;
At last the time has come:
Life begins again!

And wake up
with the soul in your arms,
with the sun up high,
giving life to other dreams
that when I was little
used to invent.

And wake up
on your bare chest,
discovering another world,
contemplating in your eyes
how the stream is born
of my freedom.

Y despertar

https://linktr.ee/soundoasis
https://zare010.bandcamp.com

Lyric:

[Verse 1]
It’s always one who takes the fall
Who gives too much and asks for less
When love turns cold, we feel it all
A quiet storm in soft distress

[Chorus]
To hell with this, to hell with me
I'm walking out, but still I care
You were my light, my only plea
Don’t hate me for the love i wear

[Verse 2]
Once it was me who wore the end
Then came your turn to drift away
We both could feel how hearts pretend
When silence has too much to say

[Chorus]
To hell with this, to hell with me
I'm walking out, but still I care
You were my light, my only plea
Don’t hate me for the love i wear

[Outro]
I kissed the truth, I faced the night
Some hearts just never fit quite right

One Always Knows

The stream of just beautiful tunes by @kocosaur does not end ... 
https://soundcloud.com/kocosaur/sweet-remedy is a neat, short tune alluring me to do a more thorough remix this time, still trying to keep the "remedy" character ... 

Remedy

Another Day

Para escuchar la versión con MV  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/c20e13d4-757b-4f21-99aa-5a20f8ba1f51
Para escuchar la versión de Dazz Deva https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/amanecer
Para escuchar la versión a capela  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/amanecer-ac
Para escuchar el boceto instrumental https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/boceto-cine-6
Para escuchar la versión instrumental https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/amanecer-version-instrumental

AMANECER

Empieza a amanecer 
y el sol se asoma lentamente
por entre las montañas,
dando paso a la mañana.

Perdido en las tinieblas
contemplo mi pueblo y a sus tierras
que conforme viene el día
se van llenando de vida. 

Estribillo

Me gusta ver cómo amanece
y con calma esperar que venga el día
el canto del grillo se muere
en cambio el del gallo se anima.

Me gusta ver nacer el alba
y sentir el frescor de la mañana
los rayos del sol en mi cara
la tranquilidad en mi alma.

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El día comenzó
y se ven las aves junto al cielo
expresan con sus trinos
la alegría de vivirlo. 

Contento y satisfecho
emprendo el camino de regreso
y cuando despierta el pueblo  
es cuando yo cojo el sueño.

¿Sabéis por qué, amigos? Sencillamente porque

Estribillo

DAWN

It starts to dawn
and the sun slowly peeks out
through the mountains,
giving way to the morning.

Lost in the dark
I contemplate my people and their lands
that as the day comes
they are filled with life.

Chorus

I like to see the sunrise
and calmly wait for the day to come
the cricket's song dies
instead the one with the rooster is encouraged.

I like to see the dawn rise
and feel the freshness of the morning
the sun's rays on my face
the tranquility in my soul.

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The day began
and you can see the birds next to the sky
they express with their trills
the joy of living it.

Happy and satisfied
I start my way back
and when the town wakes up
is when I catch the dream.

Do you know why, friends? Simply because

Chorus

Amanecer (versión original; ver texto)

Me llamo Juan Francisco Bueno Olóriz, soy músico, compositor, letrista y toco la guitarra y el piano. Desde niño me ha gustado componer la letra y la música de mis canciones, primero de forma autodidacta y poco a poco de forma profesional, después de mucho esfuerzo y estudio. 

Mi titulación en el Conservatorio Superior de Música de Zaragoza (España) es de profesor superior de Pedagogía Musical. Tengo estudios de armonía, contrapunto, fuga, composición, arreglos musicales y además he sido profesor de Estética, Historia de la Música, de la Cultura y del Arte en los conservatorios de Tudela y Tarazona (España)

Mis canciones las han cantado artistas de la talla de Luana Ruff, Sebastian, Jesús Lainez,  Manuel Palomino, Joelblesseddd,  Paco Cuenca, Mara Oldfield, Dazz Deva, Ana López Lorente o Carmen París y trabajo con grandes profesionales como el pianista José María Berdejo, el saxo Maiker Rivero, el guitarrista Nacho Abril, el chelista Pablo Baleta y el ingeniero de sonido Juan Miguel Sánchez en el estudio de grabación SIN/CON/PASIONES.

También he compuesto música para videos y documentales, fugas, invenciones, imitaciones canónicas, música modal etc. 

2014: semifinalista en el International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
2023: Special Prize en el 2nd ISAC International Popular Music Composition Competition
 2023: Gold Prize en el Franz Schubert International Music Competition en la categoría de Composición Original.
2023: Second Prize en el Vivaldi International Music Competition en la categoría de Composición Original.
2023: Absolute First Prize in The Bach International Music Competition en la categoría de Composición Original.
2024: Third Prize at the Dubai ProMusic Competition en la categoría de Música Clásica Original.

My name is Juan Francisco Bueno Olóriz, I am a musician, composer, lyricist and I play the guitar and piano. Since I was a child I have liked to compose the lyrics and music of my songs, first as a self-taught person and little by little as a professional, after a lot of effort and study.

My degree from the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Zaragoza (Spain) is as a higher professor of Musical Pedagogy. I have studied harmony, counterpoint, fugue, composition, musical arrangements and I have also been a professor of Aesthetics, History of Music, Culture and Art at the conservatories of Tudela and Tarazona (Spain)

My songs have been sung by artists such as Luana Ruff, Sebastian, Jesús Lainez, Manuel Palomino, Joelblesseddd, Paco Cuenca, Mara Oldfield, Dazz Deva, Ana López Lorente or Carmen París and I work with great professionals such as the pianist José María Berdejo, the saxophonist Maiker Rivero, the guitarist Nacho Abril, the cellist Pablo Baleta and the sound engineer Juan Miguel Sánchez in the recording studio SIN/CON/PASIONES.

I have also composed music for videos and documentaries, fugues, inventions, canonical imitations, modal music, etc.

2014: Semi-finalist at the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
2023: Special Prize at the 2nd ISAC International Popular Music Composition Competition
2023: Gold Prize at the Franz Schubert International Music Competition in the Original Composition category.
2023: Second Prize at the Vivaldi International Music Competition in the Original Composition category.
2023: Absolute First Prize in The Bach International Music Competition in the Original Composition category.
2024: Third Prize at the Dubai ProMusic Competition in the Original Classical Music category.

Amanecer (versión original; ver texto)

Juan Fco. Bueno

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