This song is about the frustrations and betrayals that artists face in the digital age, particularly with music streaming platforms like SoundCloud. I was recently hit hard when my total play count suddenly dropped by half, with hundreds of plays vanishing from each song seemingly overnight. I've heard about three other artists that have had this happen to them as well.  It was a stark reminder of the lack of control and transparency artists have over their own work. The lyrics highlight the issues of transparency and fairness in counting streams and paying royalties, and how these systems can be manipulated to the detriment of the artists. It's a call to action, demanding justice and fairness for creators, and emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity in the way our work is valued and compensated. 

This song is a protest against SoundCloud's exploitation of artists and a plea for a more equitable system that respects the value of our work. 

Let me know with a comment, if this has happened to you as well. I emailed SC but never received a reply as usual. 😡


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
In the shadows, numbers fade
A silent theft, a hidden shade
Hundreds of thousands, a count so fine
Now halved in an instant, left to decline 

[Pre-Chorus 1]
A cry in the void, a scream unheard
As the truth is twisted, and the lies are blurred 

[Chorus]
Fractured counts, a deceitful game
Playing with the truth, and the artist's claim
We're lost in the haze, of a fabricated fame
Fractured counts, a betrayal of the flame 

[Verse 2]
Months of silence, a meager pay
A measly amount, for a lifetime's sway
The system's broken, the trust is worn
As the counts are manipulated, and the truth is torn 

[Pre-Chorus 2]
A cry in the void, a scream unheard
As the truth is twisted, and the lies are blurred 

[Chorus]
Fractured counts, a deceitful game
Playing with the truth, and the artist's claim
We're lost in the haze, of a fabricated fame
Fractured counts, a betrayal of the flame 

[Verse 3]
SoundCloud's ledger, a dishonest page
Where our hard work's worth is rewritten in their stage
The fire that burns, within our hearts
Is fueled by passion, and a work of art 

[Bridge]
We're not just numbers, we're not just plays
We're the heartbeat, of a creative way
We're the voices, that speak to the soul
Don't silence us, don't take control 

[Chorus]
Fractured counts, a deceitful game
Playing with the truth, and the artist's claim
We're lost in the haze, of a fabricated fame
Fractured counts, a betrayal of the flame 

[Outro]
SoundCloud, your name is tied to shame
There should be justice, a reckoning to claim
Artists demand, a fair and honest share
You should do right by us, show you care.



Fractured Counts

Bond - Delfín.exe

Para escuchar la versión con MV  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/heliodora-dorita-feat-mv
Para escuchar la versión con Martin T.  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/heliodora-feat-martin-t/comment-2344409538
Para escuchar la versión instrumental  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/heliodora
Mi más profundo agradecimiento a Stewart MacLean por este maravilloso regalo.

HELIODORA´S SONG

She wakes with the sun but forgets where it rose
Her hands tell the story of the life that she chose
Fingers worn down like the stones in a stream
She built her own world from a broken dream

[Verse 2]
Heliodora fought with a heart full of fire
Through storms and through shadows her strength wouldn’t tire
She held up her home with no luck on her side
Her spirit unbroken though time tried to hide

[Chorus]
Oh Heliodora your name rings so true
A fighter a dreamer the world’s still in you
Though memories fade and the moments seem small
Your story still echoes it’s heard by us all

[Verse 3]
She worked with her hands till the years took their toll
A soldier of love with an unyielding soul
Her choices were heavy but her heart was light
She carried her family through the darkest of nights

[Bridge]
Now the past it gets blurry like a watercolor sky
But her laughter still lingers it refuses to die
The wrinkles she wears are her medals of grace
Heliodora still shines through time’s quiet embrace

[Chorus]
Oh Heliodora your name rings so true
A fighter a dreamer the world’s still in you
Though memories fade and the moments seem small
Your story still echoes it’s heard by us all


HELIODORA

Despierta con el sol, pero olvida dónde salió.
Sus manos cuentan la historia de la vida que eligió.
Dedos desgastados como piedras en un arroyo.
Construyó su propio mundo a partir de un sueño roto.

[Verso 2]
Heliodora luchó con un corazón lleno de fuego.
A través de tormentas y sombras, su fuerza no se cansó.
Mantuvo su hogar sin la suerte de su lado.
Su espíritu inquebrantable, aunque el tiempo intentó ocultarlo.

[Estribillo]
Oh, Heliodora, tu nombre suena tan verdadero.
Una luchadora, una soñadora, el mundo aún está en ti.
Aunque los recuerdos se desvanezcan y los momentos parezcan pequeños.
Tu historia aún resuena, todos la escuchamos.

[Verso 3]
Trabajó con sus manos hasta que los años le pasaron factura.
Una soldado del amor con un alma inquebrantable.
Sus decisiones fueron pesadas, pero su corazón era ligero.
Llevó a su familia a través de las noches más oscuras.

[Puente]
Ahora el pasado se vuelve borroso como un cielo de acuarela.
Pero su risa aún... Perdura, se niega a morir.
Las arrugas que lleva son sus medallas de gracia.
Heliodora aún brilla a través del abrazo silencioso del tiempo.

[Estribillo]
Oh, Heliodora, tu nombre suena tan cierto.
Una luchadora, una soñadora, el mundo aún está en ti.
Aunque los recuerdos se desvanezcan y los momentos parezcan pequeños.
Tu historia aún resuena, todos la escuchamos.

Heliodora´s song (Feat. Stewart MacLean)

LOADSTONE

WRACK - Beni [OMB018]

WRACK, known for previous releases such as Hotto Kotto and Moon Beam (with BENN), returns to Over My Body after nearly two years with his latest EP, Beni.

Beni represents the culmination of WRACK’s artistic journey to date—a powerful statement shaped by years of experimentation and introspection. At the heart of the project lies a question that has long driven his work: what does it mean to create club music as a Japanese artist?

With this EP, WRACK offers one of his most refined answers. Beni seamlessly fuses the percussive intensity of global club sounds with melodic elements rooted in traditional Japanese scales. The result is a bold and personal exploration of identity, culture, and rhythm—crafted for the dancefloor, but resonating far beyond it. The album also including three special
remixes by B E N N, Titaniüm, and moemiki.

WRACK -
https://soundcloud.com/wrack90
https://www.instagram.com/wrack90

OverMyBody -
https://soundcloud.com/overmybodytw
https://www.overmybody.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/overmybody.tw

Bandcamp

PREMIERE: WRACK - Gyoku [Over My Body]

Video🎥 here: https://youtu.be/q4SFAXq_qGI [Featuring Carl - The Beautiful Dark] - As crazy as it is worth watching!😬
Here we are with the second chapter of our crazy apocalyptic trilogy!🌪️⚡️
In the first episode, with the song Everything Changed (But Me) [here: https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/everything-changed-but-me], we took you into a world where everything had changed: strange purple-lit skies, people running everywhere, many pointing at the sky, but no one really understanding what was going on. And in the end, it all seemed like a dream, even though the view outside the window suggested the madness was actually real.
Now, with this new track called Let's Die Tonight, things take an even crazier and darker turn. Musically, we’ve shifted from Synth Pop to Dance. It's the perfect vibe to describe a wild reality where some kind of life-force vampires are driving people insane, making them feel totally unhinged as multiple celestial bodies head straight for Earth.
We strongly recommend watching the video and sticking around until the very end. After the song, our great friend and amazing artist Carl (The Beautiful Dark - https://soundcloud.com/thebeautifuldark) shows up on screen to reveal some behind-the-scenes details and hint at where the story is headed next. And yes, with the next episode of this trilogy, we’ll go full classic metal (not necessarily the next song, though).
Thanks to everyone taking a bit of time to check this out.
We really hope you enjoy both the song and the video and that you have a blast with it.💃🏻🕺🏻
Let us know what you think in the comments!😉
Love you all! 🫶

Episode I: Everything Changed (But Me): https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/everything-changed-but-me - Video: https://youtu.be/c3-cFsIUC0M?si=KP1sT14cvuIzjJHV
At the moment, this track is exclusively available on SoundCloud.
Released on June 26, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

Dancing with you (Dancing with you)
Dancing with you
We're gonna die tonight

I know you want to move
Let the music take control
You and me and the beat
Now
It's time to lose control

I know you want to move
Let the music take control
You and me and the beat
Now
It's time to lose control

We just wanna have fun
(Oh, yeah) We just wanna have fun
The last day on Earth
(Oh, yeah) We're gonna die tonight

We just wanna have fun
(Oh, yeah) We just wanna have fun
The last day on Earth
(Oh, yeah) We're gonna die tonight

We're gonna die tonight

I know you want to move
Let the music take control
You and me and the beat
Now
It's time to lose control

I know you want to move
Let the music take control
You and me and the beat
Now
It's time to lose control

We just wanna have fun
(Oh, yeah) We just wanna have fun
The last day on Earth
(Oh, yeah) We're gonna die tonight

We’re gonna die tonight

We just wanna have fun
(Oh, yeah) We just wanna have fun
The last day on Earth
(Oh, yeah) We're gonna die tonight

The background music during Carl – The Beautiful Dark’s speech in the video is "Let’s Die Tonight (Alternate Instrumental Version)" - ©2025 Beating Edge – All rights reserved.

Let's Die Tonight

Official Music Video

I heard a nice tune on the radio this morning and immediately had the idea that maybe I could make some nice music out of these sounds. And that's how it turned out!

Crazy Radio

Sometimes a relationship doesn't work out ...

Sad Eyes

Your sad eyes stare through the rain 
Every tear tells a story of pain 
Your fingers trace the cold windowpane 
I treated you with such disdain 

Why did I leave you I really don't know 
There was just no space for our love to grow 
But your sadness quite clearly defines 
That your feelings were much stronger than mine 

Sad eyes don’t you cry tonight 
Hold on and you’ll win through this fight 
Your sadness will fade over time 
And your sad eyes will do no more crying 

All you are now is a lost shattered soul 
But time will make you happy and whole 
Life is a journey we cannot control 
But your sadness will slowly dissolve 

Despite your tears your face has a glow 
That makes me realise what you don’t know 
Belief and hope will soon start to grow 
Tears from your sad eyes will no longer flow 

Sad eyes don’t you cry tonight 
Hold on and you’ll win through this fight 
Your sadness will fade over time 
And your sad eyes will do no more crying

Your sad eyes will do no more crying

Lyrics by Phil Hawker

Sad Eyes

Produced and written by Sarah Paradise-Brown

So I had an instrumental track called 'The Mural' I said I would put some vocals to.  Without re-arranging the track too much this is what I came up with.  This is no longer a song about a Mural.  I went dark instead!  I cannot remove the hissing from the Guitar Tracks... despite my best efforts.  Hopefully the rest will make up for it!

I tried to believe
 In every way forgive me
For fading away
I went to that room today
Where your heart it stayed 
And all that I held so dear
Just slipped away
When I begged for you to stay

Hey
While there’s blood in these veins
I’ll be feeling this way

Oh, these blues can’t contain me 
You knew how to break me 
You swallowed your sorrow 
Tomorrow you borrowed 
So I’d drown in pain 

I tried to believe
Remember that Sunday, last May
It was all but a game
I ran from the truth in shame
But I’m not to blame
 Cause this is your life
That’s right, not mine to save
When I begged for you to change

Hey
While there’s blood in these veins
I’ll be feeling this way

Oh, these blues can’t contain me 
You knew how to break me 
You swallowed your sorrow 
Tomorrow you borrowed
 So I’d drown in pain 
Yeah, I’d drown in pain

Tomorrow you borrowed 
So I’d drown in pain
Tomorrow you borrowed 
So I’d drown in pain 
Yeah, I’d drown in pain

Tomorrow You Borrowed

2. The High Priestess

if i said this wasn't about the robber barons of late stage capitalism, would you believe me

frantic and broken

Thank you so much for visiting and listening.
I’m a full-time engineer, but I’ve been making music for 40-plus years. I studied jazz drums and Spanish guitar, and now I make music as both producer and guitar player.

I love instrumental rock and hip-hop and electronic music — especially when they start to overlap. To me, music should share electricity, and have a dynamic, stratified blend of styles.

I use Ableton DAW, add Moog and Arturia synthesizers, play guitar, and dive head over heels into the creative process. I really treasure the ancient power of music.

Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and Anjunadeep music are some of my main influences.
All the best from Hungary!!!!!

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Laszlo Papp (LAPP)