We’ve Only Just Begun” entered the world in 1970, at the edge of a new decade that was still shaking off the turbulence of the 1960s. Written by Roger Nichols and Paul Williams and made famous by The Carpenters, it became a gentle hymn to beginnings: weddings, shared apartments, the first days of a life built together. On the surface it is pure optimism – “we’ve only just begun” – but underneath, you can hear a quieter truth: every beginning carries the weight of all the unknowns that follow.

The song originally grew out of a small, almost incidental moment: a commercial about a couple starting their future. From there it turned into one of the defining soft‑pop ballads of its time, a soundtrack for countless promises and first steps.

In this felt‑piano version, all the words are gone. No white lace, no big chorus, no radio gloss – just the bare melody, slowed down and brought as close as possible. Without the lyrics, the optimism feels more fragile, almost like someone sitting alone at night, thinking back to the first pages of their own story. The familiar chords are still there, but they breathe more slowly; every pause feels like a small question mark between past and future.

Recorded for Between The Wars, this “We’ve Only Just Begun” is less a celebration and more a quiet reflection on how beginnings really feel: hopeful, uncertain, and always a little bit delicate.

We’ve Only Just Begun“ erschien 1970 – am Beginn eines neuen Jahrzehnts, das noch nach den Erschütterungen der 1960er‑Jahre nachhallte. Geschrieben von Roger Nichols und Paul Williams und berühmt geworden durch The Carpenters, wurde der Song zu einer sanften Hymne auf das Anfangen: Hochzeiten, erste gemeinsame Wohnungen, die ersten Schritte in ein geteiltes Leben. An der Oberfläche klingt er wie reine Zuversicht – „we’ve only just begun“ – doch darunter schwingt eine stille Wahrheit mit: Jeder Anfang trägt das Gewicht all dessen in sich, was noch ungewiss ist.

Entstanden ist das Lied ursprünglich aus einem fast beiläufigen Moment: einem Werbespot über ein junges Paar, das seine Zukunft beginnt. Von dort aus wurde es zu einer der prägenden Soft‑Pop‑Balladen seiner Zeit – zum Soundtrack unzähliger Versprechen und ersten Kapitel.

In dieser Filzklavier‑Version sind die Worte verschwunden. Kein weißer Schleier, kein großer Refrain, kein Radioglanz – nur die nackte Melodie, verlangsamt und so nah wie möglich herangeholt. Ohne den Text wirkt die Zuversicht zerbrechlicher, fast so, als säße jemand nachts allein da und würde auf die ersten Seiten seiner eigenen Geschichte zurückblicken. Die vertrauten Akkorde sind noch da, aber sie atmen langsamer; jede Pause fühlt sich an wie ein kleines Fragezeichen zwischen Vergangenheit und Zukunft.

We've Only Just Begun  1970

Re-embracing hope in present and past science fiction.

 A heavy dub of Nachtmusik. Admittedly the name 'New Nubia Space Station' is a bit too conceptually obvious and pretentious, but it kind of stuck. Working title was 'ambient step dub', next idea was 'Octavia Butler', name of the sci-fi novel author Octavia Butler, which in turn almost noone would understand who or what it refers to. (she is often named as the inventor of afrofuturism). 

The new name is inspired by two contemperary novels by Omar Epps & Clarence A. Haynes. 'Nubia - The Reckoning' and the follow up 'Nubia - The Awakening'. Definitely more down to earth than the 'Black Panther' franchise. Dystopic, yet entertaining and hopeful.

New Nubia Space Station

As the leaves fall and the evenings grow quiet, I Left My Shadow brings a sense of bittersweet calm. This lofi chillhop beat, crafted in collaboration with the brilliant Quicknap, captures that feeling of walking away from something — or someone — and leaving a part of yourself behind.

Soft percussion, faded chords, and textured atmosphere all melt together into a track that feels like an autumn evening wrapped in headphones.

🍁 Feel: reflective, calm, nostalgic, slightly melancholic
🎧 Perfect for journaling, walking through golden leaves, or staring out the window in thought.

💬 Let us know: what did you leave behind this season?

I Left My Shadow

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Dallar Sunstar ft Quicknap - I Left My Shadow (Mr Silky's LoFi Beats)

Let your thoughts drift like Leaves in Slow Motion — a mellow lofi chillhop track made for quiet moments and golden skies. Created with the talented Hertznap, this beat captures the delicate beauty of autumn: crunchy leaves, amber sunsets, and the feeling of time slowing down for just a little while.

Smooth drums, soft keys, and warm textures come together to create the perfect soundtrack for reflection, journaling, or simply staring out the window.

🍁 Feel: calm, nostalgic, peaceful, cinematic
📷 Visual mood: falling leaves, soft focus, slow-motion daylight

💬 What does autumn sound like to you?

Leaves in Slow Motion

Carmine Bridges ft Hertznap - Leaves in Slow Motion (Mr Silky's LoFi Beats)

Christmas Chords" by 420 Sunlight is a laid-back LoFi journey through winter nights and quiet city streets.
This track is a gentle nod to the harmonies of "Last Christmas" by George Michael — built on a similar chord foundation, but drifting off into completely different musical thoughts.

No cover, no remix, no samples – just an original LoFi instrumental that takes the familiar feeling of a Christmas classic and reimagines it as a calm, reflective beat. Soft drums, warm keys and nostalgic textures create a cozy atmosphere for late-night studying, relaxing on the couch, or watching the snow fall outside your window.

Put on some headphones, slow down for a moment, and let these Christmas chords light up your winter with a soft, mellow glow. 🌫✨

Christmas chords

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Japanese Reggae with summer & chill vibes.
Free to use for videos, vlogs, and background music.
Please credit “Artist: Kyushu Danji”.

Streaming Link:
https://artists.landr.com/KDWAVE001

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動画制作・Vlog・BGMとして自由に使っていただいて構いません。
クレジットに「Artist: Kyushu Danji」だけ入れてもらえればOKです。

Streaming Link（全配信先）:
https://artists.landr.com/KDWAVE001

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We've Only Just Begun 1970

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